Harman-Kardon RCP 6 User Manual

RCP 6

SYSTEM REMOTE

OWNER’S MANUAL

(FOR USE WITH CP 60 SYSTEM)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
4 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
8 BATTERIES
9 PROGRAMMING SOURCES

11 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
11 Punch-Through Programming
11 Macros
11 Resetting the Remote

APPENDIX

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13 Remote Control Function List
15 Remote Control Product Codes
15 TV
16 VCR
17 CD
17 DVD
18 SAT
18 TAPE
18 CBL
19 THE BRIDGE/DMP

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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

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Your CP Series system combines the superior performance and practical
flexibility of high-quality separate audio/video components with the
convenience of a complete system in one carton. You will need to
provide a video display or television, but you may also add almost any
source device, ranging from a cassette deck or VCR all the way up
to the latest high-definition digital cable or satellite television set-top
box (or even products that may be released in the future).

The single RCP 6 remote replaces the original remotes supplied with
the AVR 247 receiver and DVD 38 DVD player. Although the RCP 6
operates both products, along with a host of other products you may
have added to your system, this manual describes a few differences
from the original remotes.

To obtain the maximum enjoyment from your new home theater
system, we urge you to read this manual, as well as the manuals
included with the system components, and refer back to it as you
become more familiar with its features and their operation. If you
have any questions about this product, its installation or its operation,
please contact your retailer or custom installer, or visit our Web site
at www.harmankardon.com.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The RCP 6 remote is capable of controlling 11 devices, including the
AVR 247 and the DVD 38 included in the CP 60 system. During the
installation process, you may program the codes for each of your source
components into the remote. Each time you wish to use the codes for
any component, first press that component’s selector. This changes the
button functions to the appropriate codes for that product.

NOTE: Several of the Input Selectors are shared between two
devices. The selector button will light in red when the remote is in
the device mode printed on the button, and it will light in green for
the device mode printed above the button. To switch between the
two device modes, press the selector
The selector will remain in the last-selected mode until the next
time you press it twice quickly.

For example, the first time you press the DVD Button, the button
will light in red, indicating that the remote is in DVD mode. If you
press another selector, such as the VID3 Selector, and then press
the DVD Button again, the DVD Button will remain red, indicating
the remote is still in DVD mode. Now press the DVD Button twice
quickly. At the first press the button will light in red, indicating that
the remote is in DVD mode. On the second press the button will
turn green, indicating that the remote is now in CD mode. If you
press a different selector and return to the DVD/CD Selector, you
will observe that the remote is still in CD mode.

Each Input Selector has been preprogrammed to control certain types
of components, with only the codes specific to each brand and model
changing, depending on which product code is programmed. The
device types programmed into each selector (except HDMI 1 and 2)
may not be changed.

twice

quickly in succession.

2. Press the Play Button (in the Transport Controls section) if the disc

is not already playing.

3. Press the Skip Up Button three times to advance three tracks.

4. Press the AVR Button so that you can access the volume controls.

5. Press the Volume Down Button until the volume level is satisfactory.

Any given button may have different functions, depending on which
component is being controlled. The buttons are labeled with some of
these functions, with the receiver’s functions shown in gray, and the
DVD player’s functions shown in blue. For example, the Sleep and DSP
Surround Buttons are labeled for use as Channel Up/Down Buttons
when controlling a television or cable box. See Table A1 in the Appendix
for listings of the different functions for each type of component.

NOTE: Although we have described the applicable DVD functions
in this section, we strongly recommend that you review the
DVD 38 manual for more information about using these functions.

IR Transmitter Lens: As buttons are pressed on the remote,

infrared codes are emitted through this lens. Make sure it is pointing
toward the component being operated.

Power On Button: Press this button to turn on the AVR or another

device. The Master Power Switch on the AVR 247’s front panel must
be switched on first.

Mute Button: Press this button to mute the AVR 247’s speaker and

headphones outputs temporarily. To turn off muting, press this button
or adjust the volume. Muting is also canceled when the receiver is
turned off.

DVD: Controls DVD players and recorders. The DVD Button functions

are labeled in blue on the remote.

CD: Controls CD players and recorders.

Tape: Controls cassette decks.

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and DVRs.

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docked in The Bridge.

The Bridge/DMP: Controls an iPod

Video 1: Controls VCRs, TiVo

Video 2: Controls cable and satellite television set-top boxes.

Video 3: Controls televisions and other video displays.

Video 4: Controls a TV connected to the front-panel inputs.

HDMI 1 and 2: Each code set controls a source device (such as

a VCR/PVR, DVD player or cable/satellite set-top box) connected to
one of these two inputs.

XM: Controls the AVR functions for XM

For example, if you have inserted a disc in your CD player and you
would like to skip ahead three tracks, but you then find that the volume
is too loud, you would follow this procedure:

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Satellite Radio.

1. Press the CD Input Selector to switch to the codes that control your

CD player. If the remote is in DVD mode, press the selector twice quickly
to switch to CD mode, indicated by the selector turning green.

Program Indicator: This LED lights up or flashes in one of three colors

as the remote is programmed with codes.

Power Off Button: Press this button to turn off the AVR 247 or

another device.

AVR Selector: Press this button to switch the remote to the codes

that operate the receiver.

Input Selectors: Press one of these buttons to select a source

device, which is a component where a playback signal originates (e.g.,
DVD, CD, cable TV, satellite or HDTV tuner). This will also turn on the
receiver (if it is not already on) and switch the remote’s mode to operate
the source device.

AM/FM Button: Press this button to select the tuner as the source,

or to switch between the AM and FM bands.

6-/8-Channel Input Selector: Press this button to select the

6-/8-Channel Inputs as the audio source. The receiver will use the video
input and remote control codes for the last-selected video source.

XM Radio Button: Press this button to select XM Satellite Radio as

the source. You will need to have purchased and activated an XM antenna
module, and you will also need to subscribe to the XM Satellite Radio
service. Visit www.xmradio.com for more information.

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IR Transmitter Lens

Program Indicator

Power On

AVR Selector

AM/FM

XM Radio

Test Tone

Sleep/Audio Select

DSP Surround/Title

On-Screen Display/Disc Info

Channel Level/Disc Menu

Digital Input Select/

Drawer Open/Close

Tuning Mode/Zoom

Direct Station Entry/Angle

Tuning

Dolby

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Surround

Tone Mode/DVD Scan Type

DTS

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Surround/A-B Repeat

Night Mode/Subtitle

Track Skip

Transport Controls

Power Off

Mute

Input Selectors

6-/8-Channel Input Selector

TV/Video/Video Off

Volume Controls

Multiroom/HD Mode

Speaker Setup/DVD Setup

Set/Enter

Numeric Keys

Delay/DVD Status

Memory/Playlist
Clear

Preset Stations Selectors

Disc Skip/Audio Mode
Macros

DTS Neo:6

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Surround

Stereo Modes/Repeat

Dim

Logic 7

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Surround/Random

Record

Navigation

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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the
instructions throughout the manual that refer
to this illustration, a copy of this page may be
downloaded from the Product Support section
at www.harmankardon.com.

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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

Test Tone Button: Press this button to activate the test tone for

manual output-level calibration.

TV/Video/Video Off Button: This button has no effect on the receiver,

but is used to switch video inputs on some video source components.

When the DVD player has been selected (by pressing the DVD Input
Selector), pressing this button disables the DVD 38’s video output to
avoid “burning in” menus or still images on sensitive video displays. This
feature is particularly useful when listening to CDs or other audio-only
presentations.

Sleep/Audio Select Button: Press this button to activate the sleep

timer, which shuts off the receiver after a programmed period of up to
90 minutes.

When the DVD player has been selected, this button may be used to
select another audio format or language, if one is available on the disc.

Volume Controls: Press these buttons to raise or lower the volume,

which will be shown in decibels (dB) in the Message Display.

DSP Surround/Title Button: Press this button to select a DSP

Surround mode (Hall 1, Hall 2, Theater).

When the DVD player has been selected, this button serves the Title
function. When a DVD is playing, press this button to go back to the
main title menu for the disc. If you are playing a DVD-Audio disc that
contains other audio formats, such as linear PCM or Dolby
pressing this button may enable you to switch playback from one audio
format to another.

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Digital 5.1,

On-Screen Display (OSD)/Disc Info Button: Press this button

to activate the AVR 247’s on-screen menu system.

When the DVD player has been selected, this button serves the Disc Menu
function. While a disc is playing, press this button to view the disc’s menu.
This function is different from the Disc Info and DVD Setup functions.

Speaker Setup/DVD Setup: Press this button to configure

speaker sizes, that is, the frequency-range capability of each speaker.
This may be done using the on-screen menu system, as described
in the Advanced Functions section of the AVR 247 owner’s guide.

When the DVD player has been selected, this button serves the DVD
Setup function. Press it to use the DVD 38’s on-screen menu system to
adjust the player’s configuration settings. This function is different from
the Disc Info and Disc Menu functions.

Navigation and Set Buttons: These buttons are used together

to make selections within the AVR 247’s or DVD 38’s on-screen menu
system, or when accessing the AVR functions of the four buttons
surrounding this area of the remote – Channel Level, Speaker Setup,
Digital Input or Delay.

Digital Input Select/Drawer Open/Close: Press this button to

select the specific digital audio input (or analog audio input) you used
for the current source.

When the DVD player has been selected, this button is used to open
or close the disc drawer.

Delay/DVD Status: Press this button to set delay times that

compensate for placing the speakers at different distances from the
listening position, or to resolve a “lip sync” issue that may be caused
by digital video processing. This may also be done using the on-screen
menu system, as described in the Advanced Functions section of the
AVR 247 owner’s guide.

When the DVD player has been selected, this button serves the Disc
Info function. Press it once to access the Player Information menu for
information on the current disc and the playback mode settings. This
function is different from the Disc Menu and DVD Setup functions.

Multiroom/HD Mode: Press this button to control the multiroom

system. Three settings are available: MULTI ON/OFF, which is used to
turn the multiroom system on or off; MULTI LEVEL, which adjusts the
volume of the remote zone; and MULTI INPUT, which is used to select
the source input for the remote zone. See Multiroom Operation in
the Advanced Functions section of the AVR 247 manual for more
information on using the multiroom system.

When the DVD player has been selected, this button serves the HD
Mode function, which is available when the DVD 38’s HDMI
is used. Pressing this button enables you to select a lower resolution
than the maximum your video display is capable of handling, as
determined by the “handshake” procedure between the DVD 38 and
AVR 247 and your video display. See the DVD 38 owner’s manual
for more information on HDMI and the HD Mode Selector.

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output

Channel Level/Disc Menu: Press this button to set the output

levels for each channel so that all speakers sound equally loud at the
listening position. This may be done while playing an audio selection,
such as a favorite CD, after you have calibrated the levels using EzSet/EQ.

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When the DVD player has been selected, this button serves the DVD
Status function. Press it while a DVD is playing to view the on-screen
Status Bar, which will display the current title and chapter, the Play Mode
icon and the elapsed time, in addition to a “temperature bar” display of
the time elapsed. The Status Bar may be navigated as described in the
DVD 38 manual.

Numeric Keys: Use these buttons to enter radio station frequencies

or to select station presets. When the AM or FM band is in use, press
the Direct Button before entering the station frequency.

When listening to XM Radio, you may enter channel numbers without
first pressing the Direct Button; however, to access the preset stations,
you will need to use the Preset Stations Selectors. To access another
bank of XM presets, press the Set Button repeatedly until PRESET

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SEARCH appears, then use the
of the desired bank.

Buttons to select the letter

Tuning Mode/ Zoom: When listening to AM or FM radio, this button

toggles between Manual (one frequency step at a time) and Automatic
(seeks frequencies with acceptable signal strength) Tuning modes. It also
toggles between Stereo and Mono modes when an FM station is tuned.

When listening to XM Radio, press the Tuning Mode Button once to view
the category name of the current channel. Additional presses will display

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the artist, song title and channel name.