Onkyo RC- 480M manual

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    63 Using remote contr oller TAPE operation buttons RCVR MODE TUN CH VOL MUTING RCVR MODE VOL MUTING Overview The RC-482M/480M remote controller is a useful tool that can not only operate the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E, but also all the other components of your home theater as well. To operate any component, first press the Mode button on the remote con[...]

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    64 Controlling an Onkyo CD player The connector of the Onkyo compact disc player must be connected to the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E (see page 29). 1. Press the CD MODE button. The CD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onk[...]

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    65 Using remote controller Controlling an Onkyo DVD player The connector of the Onkyo DVD player must be connected to the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E (see page 29). 1. Press the DVD MODE button. The DVD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used[...]

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    66 Controlling an Onkyo MD recorder The conne Çó ctor of the Onkyo MD recorder must be connected to the TX-SR700/700E/600/600E (see page 29). 1. Press the MD MODE button. The MD MODE button lights green. 2. Press the desired operation button. The buttons shaded in the figure to the left are the operation buttons that can be used to control an Onk[...]

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    67 Entering a pre-pr ogramming code SEND/LEARN indicator Numeric keys Buttons that can be pre- programmed The remote controller has three learning functions. One is entering the pre-programmed code for a remote controller of another manufacturer. Another is the normal learning function that enables the remote controller to learn the codes directly [...]

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    68 Pre-programming codes Note: If more than one code is given in the table, try each code one by one until you reach a code that works (i.e. if the first code does not work, then try the next). DVD BRAND SETTING No. DENON 602, 609 HITACHI 603 JVC 604 KENWOOD 605 MAGNAVOX 606, 613 MARANTZ 607 MITSUBISHI 608, 613 ONKYO 600, 601, 613 PANASONIC 609 PIO[...]

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    69 Numeric keys Numeric keys Video cassette recorder operation buttons Operating y our pr ogrammed remote contr oller After entering a pre-programming by following the procedure given above, the following modes become enabled for use. DVD MODE (DVD Player Mode) Operations are the same as explained on page 65. VCR MODE (VCR Mode) 1. Press the VCR MO[...]

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    70 Pr ogramming the commands of remote contr oller s f or other de vices into the remote contr oller 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm ) Buttons that cannot be programmed. SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons MODE buttons Programming procedure When programming the commands of another remote controller to the RC-482M/480M remote controller, you must first deci[...]

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    71 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller 4. Press and hold down the button (that corresponds to the command you are programming) on the remote controller of the other device until the SEND/LEARN lamp on the remote controller flashes twice. After flashing twice, the SEND/LEARN indicator will ligh[...]

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    72 Programming the commands of remote controllers for other devices into the remote controller SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons SEND/LEARN indicator MODE buttons Erasing the programmed command from one button You can only erase memorized commands and not preset ones. 1. Press and hold down the MODE button for the command, press the ENTER button, a[...]

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    73 Using the macr o function What is the macro function? A macro function enables you to program a series of button operations (up to 16) on the remote controller into a single button. The series of operations are then called a macro. For example, to play a compact disc player connected to the TX-SR700/700E/600/ 600E normally, you must perform the [...]

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    74 MODE buttons ENTER MACRO 2 MACRO 1 Erasing a macro from the MACRO 1 (or 2) button 1 . Press and hold down any one of the six MODE buttons, press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button, and then release both buttons. When you press the MODE button, it lights green and the SEND/LEARN indicator lights. When you press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button, the indicator tur[...]