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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Remote IR Inputs and Output
The AVR 245 is equipped with a Remote IR Input, a Multiroom IR Input
and a Remote IR Output to facilitate use of your system with a remote
control in a variety of situations.
When the AVR 245 is placed in such a way that aiming the remote at
the front-panel IR sensor is difficult, such as inside a cabinet or facing
away from the listener, you may connect an external IR receiver, such
as the optional Harman Kardon HE 1000, to the Remote IR Input jack.
When you are using the AVR 245 in multiroom mode, you may connect
an optional IR receiver, keypad or other control device to the Multiroom
IR Input for remote control of the AVR 245 (and any sources connected
to the AVR’s Remote IR Output) from the remote zone. Any signals
transmitted through the Multiroom IR Input will only control source
selection and volume for the remote zone. If a source device is being
shared with the main listening area, then any control commands
issued to that source will also affect the main room.
If any of your source devices are equipped with a compatible Remote IR
Input, you may use a 1/8" mini-plug interconnect cable (not included) to
connect the AVR’s Remote IR Output to the source device’s Remote IR
Input, which will pass any applicable remote signals transmitted through
the AVR to the source device. This enables you to control your sources
even when the AVR itself is controlled via an external IR receiver.
To control more than one source device using the Remote IR Output,
connect all sources in “daisy chain” fashion, with the AVR’s Remote IR
Output connected to the first device’s Remote IR Input, that device’s
Remote IR Output connected to the next device’s Remote IR Input,
and so forth.
NOTE:
Not all remote controllable devices are equipped with
compatible IR inputs and outputs. Check with the manufacturer
of the source device for more information on the type of IR
signal expected. The AVR 245 will output a “stripped carrier”
IR signal.
Resetting the Remote
To reset the remote to its factory defaults, enter Program mode by
pressing and holding any Input Selector. When the LED flashes, enter
the code “333”. When the LED goes out, the remote will have been
fully reset.
Processor Reset
There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 245 to its
factory defaults, or the unit may behave erratically after a power surge.
To correct erratic behavior, first try turning the Master Power Switch off
and unplugging the AC power cord for at least three minutes. Plug
the cord back in and turn the receiver back on. If this doesn’t help,
try a system reset.
NOTES:
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A system reset erases all user configurations, including
speaker and level settings and tuner presets. After a reset,
you will need to reenter all of these settings.
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The RS-232 Reset Button on the rear panel of the AVR 245
does not perform a system reset. DO NOT press the RS-232
Reset Button.
To reset the AVR 245, place the receiver in Standby mode (press the
front-panel Standby/On Switch so that the Power Indicator turns amber).
Then press and hold the front-panel Tone Mode Button for at least five
seconds until the RESET message appears in the display.
If the receiver still does not function correctly after a processor reset,
contact an authorized Harman Kardon service center for assistance.
Authorized service centers may be located by visiting our Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.
Memory
If the AVR 245 is unplugged or experiences a power outage, it will retain
user settings for up to four weeks.
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