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ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
Advanced Remote Control Functions
The AVR 254 remote control not only operates the AVR 254, but it also
serves as a universal remote that may be programmed to operate many
other home theater components, as described in the Installation section.
Each time you select one of your other components, the AVR remote
switches to the control functions for that component. Since many buttons
have unique functions for each component, refer to the Function List
(Table A13 in the appendix) for assistance in operating your other com-
ponents. The function of each button will not necessarily correspond to
the label printed on the button.
Punch-Through Programming
The AVR 254 remote’s punch-through feature allows you to select
one component for the remote to operate, while simultaneously setting
certain groups of controls to operate another component. For example,
while using the AVR to control surround modes and other audio func-
tions, you may operate the transport controls of your DVD player. Or while
using the remote to control video functions on your TV, you may use your
cable box to change channels.
To program punch-through control while operating any device:
1. Press and hold the Source Selector (or AVR selector) for the main
device the remote will be operating. The Source Selector will light,
go dark and then light up again, indicating the remote is in Program
mode and that you may release the button.
2. Select the type of punch-through programming.
a) To program channel control punch-through, press the Channel
Up Button.
b) To program transport control punch-through, press the Play Button.
3. Press the Source Selector for the device whose channel or transport
controls you would like to be active while operating the device you
selected in the first step. The Source Selector will flash to confirm the
programming.
For example, if you wish to watch your TV while changing channels
using your cable box, first press and hold the TV Button until it lights.
Then press the Channel Up Button, followed by the CBL/SAT Button.
To undo punch-through programming, follow the same steps as above,
but press the same Source Selector in Steps 1 and 3.
NOTE: The remote always allows volume-control punch-
through, since the Volume and Mute controls are dedicated
to the AVR.
Activities (Macros)
Activities are used to program sequences of up to 19 commands that
are executed with a single button press. Activities are well suited for
power on and off commands, or to send out a favorite multidigit channel
number with one button press, or to have the ability to send out a code
sequence to control another device while the remote is operating one
device, but with more flexibility than the built-in punch-through controls.
Up to eleven activities may be programmed.
NOTE: Use caution when programming complicated activities. It
isn’t possible to program a pause or delay before sending com-
mands after Power On, and the component may not be ready
to respond to commands instantaneously after powering on.
To program, or “record” an activity, follow these steps:
1. To enter Program mode, simultaneously press and hold the Activity
Button and the Alphanumeric Key or AVR Power On Button to which
the activity will be assigned.
2. Press the Input (or AVR) Selector for each device before you enter
commands to be transmitted to that device. This step counts as one
of the 19 commands allowed for each macro.
3. For the Power On command, press the AVR or Device Power On
Button as appropriate.
4. Press the AVR or Device Power Off Button to program the Power
Off command.
5. Press the Activity Button to end the programming process, and the
last Source Selector (or the AVR Settings Button) will flash 3 times
to indicate that the activity has been programmed.
It isn’t possible to “edit” a command within a macro. However, you may
erase the macro as follows:
1. Simultaneously press and hold the Activity Button and the Numeric
Key or AVR Power On Button assigned to the activity until the Source
Selector or AVR Settings Button lights.
2. Press the Activity Button to erase the macro.
Resetting the Remote
To reset the remote to its factory defaults, simultaneously press and
hold the TV Source Selector and the “0” Alphanumeric Key. When the
TV Button re-lights, enter the code “333”. When the TV Button goes
out, and all of the Source Selectors flash, the remote will have been
fully reset.
Processor Reset
There may be instances when you wish to fully reset the AVR 254 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:
• A system reset erases all user configurations, including video
resolution, speaker and level settings, and tuner presets. After
a reset, you will need to reenter all of these settings.
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