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The CR450 universal remote
controller
The CR450 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote
control that can control up to eight devices. It is pre-
programmed for use with the AV950/AVR750/450/380
and many other Arcam products (FM/DAB tuners, CD
players and DVD players).
With its extensive built-in library of codes, it can also
be used with thousands of third party audio-visual
components – TVs, satellite and set-top boxes, PVRs,
CD players, etc. See the list of codes at the back of this
handbook, beginning on page 49.
The CR450 is a ‘learning’ remote, so you can teach it
almost any function from an old single-device remote.
remote
control
Using the remote control
Please keep in mind the following when using the
remote control:
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Ensure there are no obstacles between the
remote control and the remote sensor on the
AV950/AVR750/450/380. The remote has a
range of about 7 metres. (If the remote sensor is
obscured, the Z1 IR remote control input jack
on the rear panel is available. Please consult
your dealer for further information.)
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Remote operation may become unreliable
if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining on the remote sensor of the AV950/
AVR750/450/380.
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Replace the batteries when you notice a
reduction in the operating range of the remote
control.
Notes on batteries:
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Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such
as leakage and bursting.
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Do not mix old and new batteries together.
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Do not use non-identical batteries together –
although they may look similar, different batteries
may have different voltages.
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Ensure the plus (+) and minus (-) ends of each
battery match the direction indicated in the battery
compartment.
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Remove batteries from equipment that is not going
to be used for a month or more.
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When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental or local regulations that apply in
your country or area.
CR450
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OK
RTN
VOL+
VOL-
FAV+
FAV-
INFO
MENU
CD
PVR
VCR
BD
SAT
AV
AUX
GAME
STB
USB
TUN
NET
DIRECT
EFFECT
BASS
TREB
TRIM
SYNC
DISP
MODE
DISC MENU
POP UP
SUBT
AUDIO
AMP
SUB
EQ
RPT
abc
def
ghi
jkl
mno
pqrs
tuv
wxyz
Inserting batteries into the
remote control
1. Open the battery compartment on the back of
the handset, by sliding its cover off.
2. Insert two ‘AAA’ batteries, as indicated in the
battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover back firmly
into its locked position with a click.
every command key if all you are doing is playing or
skipping tracks on a CD, for example.
Pressing the
C
or
G
keys puts the remote into
AMP
device mode.
Navigation keys
The Navigation keys steer the cursor in Setup
menus or on-screen menus. They also replicate
the navigation functions of original remotes
supplied with other home entertainment
devices in your system.
O
confirms a setting.
Volume control
By default, the CR450 is set up so that the volume
control and mute buttons (
"
,
/
and
@
) always
control the volume of the AV950/AVR750/450/380,
regardless of which Device Mode the remote is currently
set for. This is known as volume ‘punch through’.
For example, if you are listening to a CD, you will
probably have the CR450 in
CD
Device Mode to control
the CD player. You can use the volume controls on the
remote directly to adjust the volume of the AV950/
AVR750/450/380 without first having to press
A
to put
the remote into
AMP
Device Mode. The volume buttons
‘punch through’ the
CD
Device Mode on the remote to
the
AMP
Device Mode.
Volume ‘punch through’ can be disabled individually for
any Device Mode if desired.
Customising the CR450
The CR450 offers a Code Learning feature that allows
you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote
control onto the CR450 keypad. For details of this,
and other customisation features, see “customising the
CR450” on page E-40.
Useful information
Backlight
A backlight comes on for eight seconds whenever a key
is pressed. This helps you use the handset in subdued
lighting conditions.
Power LED blinks
Short blinks indicate a valid key press.
Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a
device code) or signal the beginning and successful
completion of a programming sequence.
The symbol ‘
*
’ is used in the manual to indicate a
power LED blink.
Timeouts and unassigned keys
Time out
– After 30 seconds the CR450 exits the
programming state and returns to normal operation.
Stuck key timeout
– After any key is pressed
continuously for 30 seconds, the CR450 stops sending
IR transmission to conserve battery life. The CR450
remains off until all keys are released.
Unassigned keys
– the CR450 ignores any unassigned
key presses for a particular Device Mode and does not
transmit IR.
Low voltage indicator
When the batteries are running down, the LED flashes
five times whenever you press a button:
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If this happens, fit two new AAA alkaline batteries as
soon as possible.
Device Mode / Source keys
As the CR450 can control your AV950/AVR750/450/380
as well as a range of other equipment: many of the
buttons have more than one function depending on the
‘device mode’ selected on the remote control.
The Device Mode keys (shown below) select the source
on the AV950/AVR750/450/380. If one of these keys is
pressed briefly, a command is transmitted to change the
source on the unit. Also the functionality of the remote
control changes to operate the selected source device; it’s
like having a bundle of different remotes in your hand!
CR450
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OK
RTN
VOL+
VOL-
FAV+
FAV-
INFO
MENU
CD
PVR
VCR
BD
SAT
AV
AUX
GAME
STB
USB
TUN
NET
DIRECT
EFFECT
BASS
TREB
TRIM
SYNC
DISP
MODE
DISC MENU
POP UP
SUBT
AUDIO
AMP
SUB
EQ
RPT
abc
def
ghi
jkl
mno
pqrs
tuv
wxyz
T
Internal FM or DAB tuner input
x
Auxiliary input
N
Ethernet input (e.g. Internet radio)
y
External USB device (iPod, iPhone,
audio files on pen drive, etc.)
B
Blu-ray Disc or DVD player
a
Audio-visual sound input (use with TV)
w
Video Cassette recorder input
G
Games console input
C
Set Top Box decoder input
z
Satellite input
v
Personal Video Recorder (or Digital
Video Recorder) input
c
Compact Disc player input
Each Device Mode changes the behaviour of many
of the CR450 keys to control the source device
appropriately. For example: in
CD
mode
)
plays the
previous CD track, but in
AV
mode
)
issues the TV
‘channel down’ command.
The CR450 remains in the last selected Device Mode
so it is not necessary to press a Device Mode key before
OK
The CR450 complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide a reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
