Universal learning remote with LCD touchscreen and integrated atomic clock LIGHT ON/OFF MACRO SETUP/SHIFT VOL CH MUTE + - BACK GUIDE INFO OK MENU CLEAR Model ARR1540 User’s Guide ARR1540 IB.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started So the Story Goes... ............................3 Battery Information .............................3 Installing the Batteries .....................3 Battery Saver .................................3 Overview of the ARR1540 Touchscreen Remote ..........................................4 Information Display ..............................4 Status Indicators ................................4 Keys on the Remote Control .................5 Hard Keys......................
Chapter1: 1:Getting GettingStarted Started Chapter So the Story Goes... With the Acoustic Research brand, we strive to bring the latest technology to your home. But it doesn’t just stop there...after all, what good is technology if it doesn’t enhance your life? Take charge of your home entertainment center and eliminate the clutter of unnecessary remotes with the Acoustic Research ARR1540 remote control. It’s about time.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Overview of the ARR1540 Touchscreen Remote Information Display Status indicators LIGHT key (Backlight) Information display LIGHT MACRO 1 LCD touchscreen keypad (virtual keys) MACRO MACRO VCR DVD 2 3 TV MACRO MACRO MACRO 4 VIDEO1 5 VIDEO2 5 SAT/CBL MACRO MACRO MACRO 7 AUX1 8 AUX2 DVD VCR2 9 INDEX+ ASPECT SEEK+ MACRO ON/OFF MACRO SETUP/SHIFT VOL INDEX– DVD MENU SEEK– CD TV INPUT 0 TUNER ENTER AM/FM ZOOM CHSLECT SPEED AUDIO TEST PIP REPLAY DI
Chapter 1: Getting Started Keys on the Remote Control Hard Keys The rubber keys on the right side of the remote bring up the Setup menu and operate the features you use most — like changing channels and adjusting the volume. We’ll refer to these keys as “hard keys” throughout this user’s guide. (Listed in alphabetical order) INFO — Displays on-screen information for a compatible component. LIGHT — Turns the touchscreen backlight on and off.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Virtual Keys The keys on the left side of the remote in the touchscreen area are used for setting up your remote control, programming your components, and for operating the more advanced functions of your components. For example, changing video input channels on your TV. We’ll refer to these keys as “virtual keys” or touchscreen keys throughout this user’s guide.
Chapter2: 2:Programming Programming Chapter Component keys LIGHT MACRO 1 VCR MACRO 4 MACRO MACRO DVD 2 3 TV MACRO MACRO 5 6 5 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 SAT/CBL MACRO MACRO MACRO TRACK– 9 INDEX– DVD MENU SEEK– INDEX+ ASPECT SEEK+ 0 AM/FM ZOOM CHSLECT SPEED AUDIO TEST OK ENTER PIPSWAP SKIP RANDOM PIPCTRL JUMP SHUFFLE FAV LIVE TV EJECT EJECT SLEEP PROGRAM DSP MODE TUNE– 7 8 AUX1 AUX2 CD MACRO INPUT TUNER PIP REPLAY DISCSEL 11:30 AM TUE DVD 76.
Chapter 2: Programming Component Mode Screens Here are some of the screens that appear when you press the key for the component you have programmed. For example, the TV mode screen shows TV functions. 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 INPUT 0 ENTER PIPSWAP PIPCTRL PIP 11:30 AM TUE TV 76.
Chapter 2: Programming DIGIT TV VCR DVD DVR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SETUP INSTANT REPLAY TOP MENU ANGLE TITLE ZOOM OPEN/CLOSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SAT/ CBL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUD AMP VCR DVD TV VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SAT/CBL AUX1 AUX2 CD TUNER AUD TUNER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUD AUX CD VCR / 1 DVD / 2 TV / 3 VIDEO1 / 4 VIDEO2 / 5 SAT/CBL / 6 AUX1 / 7 AUX2 / 8 CD / 9 TUNER / 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Using the Auxiliary Keys When using the AUX keys after they have been
Chapter 2: Programming 1 2 Code Setup TV 1000 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DVD TV VCR SAT AUD DVR AMP AUD2 0 TEST AUX TV Setting up the Remote The Setup menu is the main menu system of the remote and where you program the remote to control all your components and set up the advanced features, such as macros, timers, and key labels. To display the Setup menu, press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears.
Chapter 2: Programming Below are the options in the Setup menu: • Code Setup • Define New Macro • Code Search • Setup an Event Timer • Key Labels • Go to More Options? • Learn New Keys • Exit Setup? Programming the Remote This remote can operate a variety of brands of components. In order for your remote to control your components, you need to program it for each component. This enables the remote to communicate with your components.
Chapter 2: Programming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Code Setup TV 1000 Direct Entry Method (Code Setup) DVD TV VCR SAT This programming method allows you to enter codes for your component brand directly, which is the quickest way to program your remote. The codes can be found on the enclosed Code List sheet. AUD DVR 1. Manually turn on the component you want to control (TV, VCR, DVD, PVR/DVR, etc.). AMP AUD2 TEST AUX TV TUNER AUX2 EXIT AUDIO 2.
Chapter 2: Programming Code Search TV 1000 DVD TV VCR SAT AUD DVR AMP AUD2 OK AUX TV TUNER AUX2 EXIT AUDIO Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. Note: The Code Search starts from the currently stored code under that mode. For example, if the component Code List contains 100 codes and the currently stored code is 1050, the Code Search starts from 1051 and continues to 1100 before looping back to 1000 and finishing at 1050.
Chapter 2: Programming Key Labels Select Mode DVD Key Labels TV VCR SAT AUD DVR AMP AUD2 AUX TV Changing Key Labels With your remote, you have the ability to customize the virtual key labels to meet your needs, changing them to match the functions on your components' remote controls. Use this feature only after you have finished programming the remote to operate all your components. You can select from multiple preset key labels or choose to show only the key frame or hide the key completely.
Chapter 2: Programming Editing Key Labels You can also name your key labels to match the learned keys from your original remote or give any key a customized name when the key is pressed. Your customized key name is displayed in the information display under the component mode you are currently using (TV, VCR, etc) when you press it. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2.
Chapter 2: Programming Resetting All Key Labels You can reset all key labels for all modes back to the factory defaults with this feature. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press OK. System Info Options? appears. Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. 3. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Clear All Key Labels appears, then press OK. 4.
Chapter 2: Programming Learning Keys Learning Tips Before transferring commands from your original remote to the ARR1540, check out these useful tips on Learning. 1. Make sure you are using fresh batteries in both the ARR1540 and your original remote(s). 2. Point the top of the original remote at the bottom of the ARR1540 so the IR LED on the original remote is in line with the ARR1540's Learn sensor. 3. The distance between the two remotes should be approximately 2-3 inches. 4.
Chapter 2: Programming Learn New Keys Select Mode DVD Learning New Keys TV VCR SAT AUD DVR AMP AUD2 AUX TV TUNER Your remote has the ability to learn and store commands from your original remote(s) under the mode(s) of your choice. You can learn 400 keys total. Codes from the Code Lists include basic functionality for each component the remote operates.
Chapter 2: Programming Note: You can't learn any commands under the SETUP/SHIFT, MACRO, LIGHT or any component keys on the touchscreen. 7. Press and hold the original remote key you want to transfer to the ARR1540 until Learning Success appears. This process can take 2-3 seconds to complete. Do not move the remotes during the learning process. 8. Release the original remote key. If there is a problem during the Learning process, Learning Error appears.
Chapter 2: Programming Clear Learning For Device Deleting All Learned Keys for a Specific Component DVD You can delete all learned keys for a specific component with this feature. VCR SAT DVR AUX Note: If no learned keys have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. TV AUX2 EXIT AUDIO 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key. System Info Options? appears.
Chapter 2: Programming MACRO MACRO MACRO 1 2 3 MACRO MACRO MACRO 4 5 6 MACRO MACRO MACRO 8 9 7 Macros Define New Macro Programming Macros Any sequence of commands that you regularly perform can be programmed as a macro and reduced to a single key press. A total of 25 commands can be stored under each of the 10 available macro keys. MACRO 0 You can even add delays between Learned commands. This might be necessary if a component needs time to warm up before turning on, for example.
Chapter 2: Programming 5. To add additional commands, repeat steps 3-4. 6. Press SETUP/SHIFT to save the macro. Save Macro #? appears. You now have 4 options: • To save, press OK on the touchscreen. Macro # Saved appears. Then Change Macro # Name? appears, allowing you to change the name. • To add a delay between the commands, press DELAY on the touchscreen. Key Delay appears. Use the up and down arrows on the touchscreen to adjust the desired delay, and press OK to go to the next command. The default is .
Chapter 2: Programming 8. To program other macros, press the macro key on the touchscreen you want to program, and repeat steps 3-7. 9. When finished, press EXIT. Then press OK to exit the Setup menu. To cancel at any time, press EXIT. Macro # Not Saved appears. Tip: You may want to replace an existing macro with a new one, instead of deleting it. To overwrite a macro, choose the macro you want in step 2 above. Overwrite Macro # (1, 2, etc) appears. Press OK to delete the macro.
Chapter 2: Programming MACRO MACRO MACRO 1 2 3 Deleting a Macro Clear Macro Select One Notes: Any event timers associated to the macro are also deleted with this function. If no Macros have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key. System Info Options? appears.
Chapter 2: Programming MACRO MACRO MACRO 1 2 3 Reviewing Macro Names Macro Names Pick Macro This feature shows you what your macros are named, which is especially convenient if you have programmed multiple macros. Note: If no macro keys have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. EXIT 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key. System Info Options? appears.
Chapter 2: Programming Setting the Time and Temperature Time and Temperature Settings? This feature allows you to set the time, date, and inside temperature (including synchronizing the atomic clock). Keep in mind that this must be set correctly before Event Timers can be programmed. The atomic clock in the ARR1540 provides extremely accurate timekeeping by synchronizing the current time with the atomic radio signal generated from Colorado.
Chapter 2: Programming 8. Press the arrow keys to set the desired setting (Yes or No). 9. Press OK to confirm. Time Zone appears. 10. Press the arrow keys to set the desired time zone (Eastern, Pacific, Mountain, or Central). 11. Press OK to confirm. Current Year appears. 12. Press the arrow keys to set the year. 13. Press OK to confirm. Current Month appears. 14. Press the arrow keys to set the month. 15. Press OK to confirm. Current Day of Month appears. 16. Press the arrow keys to set the day. 17.
Chapter Chapter3: 3:Features Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 Setting an Event Timer Setup an Event Timer EXIT Note: You must set the time and day before you set an event timer (see page 26). Also, at least one macro must be programmed to set an event timer. Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. 28 ARR1540 IB.indd 28 The Event Timer lets you program your remote to turn a component (TV, VCR, AUDIO, etc.) on or off at the preprogrammed time using a macro.
Chapter 3: Features 1 2 3 Deleting an Event Timer Clear Event Timer Select One Note: If no macros have been programmed, this option doesn't appear in the Setup menu. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key on the touchscreen. System Info Options? appears Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus.. EXIT 3.
Chapter 3: Features MACRO MACRO MACRO 1 2 3 Setting the TV Sleep Timer Choose Macro Or Sleep Timer You can set the remote to turn your TV off at a specific time. Once programmed, you can continue using the remote control without affecting the Sleep Timer if you don’t press the ON•OFF key while in the TV mode; this cancels the Sleep Timer. The default sleep timer setting is 5 minutes, and can be set up to 60 minutes. 1. Press and release the MACRO hard key located to the right of the touchscreen.
Chapter 3: Features Setting the Beep Tone Set Beep Off > On Your remote beeps whenever a key is pressed to acknowledge the keypress. You can turn this feature on or off. The default setting is On. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key. System Info Options? appears. OK EXIT Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. 3.
Chapter 3: Features Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. 3. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Volume Punch-Thru From? appears, then press the component key on the touchscreen for the component the volume will come from. For example, if you want the volume keys to work in DVD mode, you would press DVD. 4. Press OK to confirm. Volume Punch-Thru To? appears. 5. Press the key on the touchscreen for the component you want to control the volume.
Chapter 3: Features Setting the Remote to Control the Transport Keys of your Component Transport Punch-Thru Off > On This feature allows your remote to control the transport keys (Reverse, Play, Forward, Stop, and Pause) of the last component you used (DVD player, DVR, or VCR), regardless of the mode. For example, you can fast forward a DVD while in TV mode without having to first press the DVD key. The default is set to on and to punch-thru to DVD. 1.
Chapter 3: Features Setting How Long the LCD Touchscreen is Displayed LCD On Time 10 Sec You can change the amount of time the LCD displays before timing out, which is especially convenient while programming the remote. The default setting is 10 seconds. Tip: Setting this feature for a 10-second delay maximizes battery life. If you changed the LCD On Time to 90 seconds when setting it up, you may want to reset the time back to 10 seconds once you're finished with setup. OK EXIT 1.
Chapter 3: Features Setting How Long the Backlight Stays On Backlight On Time 10 Sec You can change the amount of time the touchscreen lights up when you press the LIGHT key. The default setting is 10 seconds. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key. System Info Options? appears. OK EXIT Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. 3.
Chapter 3: Features Clearing All Remote Functions Clear All Remote Functions This feature completely resets the remote to its factory default settings, and is convenient if you want a fresh start instead of deleting your settings. It clears all customer-programmed codes, Learned commands, macros, and events, and resets all key labels. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. OK 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key.
Chapter 3: Features Reviewing How Much Learning Memory Has Been Used Learning Memory Used: 20% This feature allows you to see how much memory your learned keys have used. 1. Press and hold the SETUP/SHIFT key until Entering Setup Mode appears. 2. Press and release SETUP/SHIFT until Go to More Options appears, then press the OK key. System Info Options? appears. Tip: You can also use the CH+/– keys to scroll forward or backward through the Setup menus. EXIT 3. Press OK.
Chapter4: 4:Additional AdditionalInformation Information Chapter Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your product can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. The touchscreen does not show anything when you touch it or when you press the SETUP/SHIFT or LIGHT keys. • Replace the batteries. • Check to make sure the batteries are properly installed. The remote does not operate your audio or video components.
Chapter 4: Additional Information You have problems programming the remote to control a TV/VCR, TV/DVD, or TV/VCR/DVD combination unit. • Try the VCR or DVD code for your brand. Some combination units, however, may require both a TV and a VCR or DVD code for full operation. To do this, program the TV code under the TV key and the VCR or DVD under the VCR or DVD key. Similarly, for a TV/VCR/DVD unit, program the TV, VCR, and DVD keys separately. Macro, Sleep Timer, or Event Timer won’t run.
Helpline If you need additional assistance, please call the Helpline at 1-800-276-0509. Limited Warranty Thomson Inc. warrants that, for 90 days from date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Return it postage paid to the Product Exchange Center, 11721 Alameda Ave., Socorro, TX 79927 for prompt, no-charge replacement with a current equivalent. This replacement is Thomson Inc.’s sole obligation under this warranty. Thomson Inc.
