Acoustic Research ARi3G, User Manual

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Page 2: ...e theater allowing full control with one remote Compatible with Apple products Controls docking stations TVs and audio devices Contents Introduction 2 Getting Started 3 Step 1 Unpack 3 Step 2 Install Batteries 3 Step 3 Program the ARi3G 4 Tour of the Remote 9 Advanced Operation 11 Using Learning 11 Volume Lock 14 Input Lock 16 Using Master Power On Off 17 The Tilt Switch 18 Resetting Your Remote 1...

Page 3: ...teries provided in the compartment and match the and polarity symbols inside 3 Replace the cover Getting Started Step 1 Unpack Your ARi3G remote package contains The ARi3G Remote Control The ARi3G User Guide The ARi3G Code List 2 AAA Batteries Note You may need the guide and code book again in the future so please be sure to keep them Additional Features Your ARi3G remote has other features descri...

Page 4: ...pose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Step 3 Program the ARi3G IMPORTANT By default the MEDIA key on the ARi3G is set to control an Apple TV device If this is the device you want to control with the MEDIA key you don t need to program the key If however you want to use the MEDIA key with a different device follow the directions below to program the ARi03G to control ...

Page 5: ...ct the device 3 Press and hold mute and Menu until the device key e g TV blinks twice it will blink once then twice 4 Use the transport keys to enter your 5 digit code For example to enter 12345 press 5 The device key blinks twice 6 Now aim the remote at the device you want to control and press power If your device switches off the remote should be ready to operate your device 1 2 3 4 5 continues ...

Page 6: ...es not respond to the remote after trying all codes listed for your brand or if your brand is not listed try searching for your code Note Because it goes through the entire library of codes the code search may take a while 1 Turn on the device you want to control 2 Press a device key once e g TV to select the device 3 Press and hold mute and Menu until the device key e g TV blinks twice it will bl...

Page 7: ...ing this device key If they do not work the device repeat the code search from step 2 7 To search for other device codes repeat steps 1 to 6 Checking the Codes If you have set up the remote using the procedure in Searching for Your Code you may need to find out which five digit code is operating your equipment For example to find out which code is assigned to your TV 1 Press TV once 2 Press and ho...

Page 8: ...e three blinks 3 and write down the number in the appropriate code listing at the top of this column NOTE If a code digit is 0 the key does not blink 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the four remaining digits 2nd digit 3rd digit 4th digit 5th digit 6 To check for other device codes repeat steps 1 5 substituting the device key you want to check ...

Page 9: ...he TV and AUD keys select the home entertainment device to be controlled Pressing the TV key allows the remote to control the functions of your television NOTE The Volume keys default to being locked to the TV while in MEDIA mode When in MEDIA operation the Menu key controls the same function as it did on your original remote The Mute key operates the same function it did on your original remote T...

Page 10: ... and up keys operate just as on your original remote control Track rewind fast forward track stop or play pause on the current disc or media device The transport keys also work as the number keys on your remote 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 11: ...um learning avoid high levels of ambient light such as natural sunlight or energy efficient fluorescent lights NOTE Please have your original remote controls handy before programming learning Programming a Learned Key NOTE If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses the remote exits programming 1 Place the ARi3G remote head to head about 2 apart from your original remote control Also locate t...

Page 12: ...Continue to press the teaching key until the ARi3G mode key blinks twice The ARi3G will then illuminate all of its backlighting this means the remote has learned the function Note The remote times out if step 5 is not completed within 10 15 seconds 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 as often as desired up to your remote s memory limit 7 Exit learning mode by pressing and holding Menu until the device key ...

Page 13: ...ogramming 1 Press and hold mute and Menu until the device key e g TV blinks twice it will blink once then twice 2 Press 3 Press the mode key that you wish to remove the learned key from 4 Press twice on the key containing the learned function The remote exits programming Deleting All Learned Keys For a Specific Mode NOTE If more than 10 seconds pass between key presses the remote exits programming...

Page 14: ... ARi3G remote Global Volume Lock is preset to TV so you can control TV volume while in the AUD or MEDIA mode You can perform Individual Volume Unlock on a selected device to set its volume control for independent operation Unlocking Volume Control for a Single Device Individual Volume Unlock 1 Press the mode key for the device whose volume control you wish to unlock 2 Press and hold mute and Menu ...

Page 15: ...estoring Global Unlock Performing these instructions will set independent volume control for all programmed devices 1 Press and hold mute and Menu until the device key e g TV blinks twice it will blink once then twice 3 Press 4 Press the volume up key 5 The mode key blinks 4 times Now when you press the or volume up or down keys or mute the volume of the selected device e g TV is controlled regard...

Page 16: ...devices original remote control has keys for individual inputs like Video 1 or HDMI 1 you can use this feature IMPORTANT Once you ve set the input lock the Input key no longer toggles through inputs unless you reset the remote following the instructions on page 19 To go to a specific input 1 Press the device key for the device you use to switch inputs e g AUD 2 Press and hold mute and Menu until t...

Page 17: ...IA key 2 Press and hold mute and Menu until the mode key blinks twice then release both keys 3 Press 4 Press power 5 For each device you wish to add to the power sequence press the mode key e g TV AUD etc 6 When you re finished press and hold Menu until the active mode key blinks once and remains lit it goes off when you release Menu To clear the MASTER POWER key 1 Press the MEDIA key 2 Press and ...

Page 18: ... a tilt switch that automatically enables electroluminescent EL backlighting of your remote whenever you move it By default the tilt switch is enabled To Disable the Tilt Switch 1 Press and hold mute and Menu until the backlighting blinks twice then release both keys 2 Press The backlighting flashes twice The tilt switch is now deactivated the backlighting turns on only when a key is pressed ...

Page 19: ...come on when you move the remote Resetting Your Remote To reset all the functions of the remote control to the factory defaults the original out of the box settings follow these steps 1 Press and hold the mute and Menu keys at the same time until the backlighting flashes twice then release both keys 2 Press The MEDIA key flashes 4 times to confirm that your remote has been reset to factory default...

Page 20: ...ode for all remotes The ARi3G remote does not support dual key press pairing Unpairing Apple TV and the ARi3G Remote 1 Use the same remote as the Apple TV was paired with 2 Choose Settings from the Apple TV main menu 3 Choose Unpair Remote NOTE If you ve lost the paired remote refer to the AppleTV troubleshooting guide You will need to use the original remote to unpair When you ve successfully unp...

Page 21: ...ill not operate and the active device key will not light Problem The remote does not control my device Solution Press the device key on the ARi3G remote to make sure the remote is in the right mode to control the device you want to control The device key should blink when you press a key in that mode Problem The active device key is blinking upon a button press but the device does not respond Solu...

Page 22: ...am the ARi3G on page 4 for details Problem Volume keys do not control the volume on my audio receiver or TV when the remote is in MEDIA mode Solution Make sure the volume lock settings are correct for your setup See the Volume Lock section starting on page 14 Problem Backlighting does not come on when I pick up the remote Solution Try picking up the remote and tilting it again the tilt mechanism m...

Page 23: ...installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or exposure to moisture THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY...

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