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Using the macro 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 following steps:
1. Press the RCVR MODE button.
2. Press the ON button.
3. Press the CD (INPUT SELECTOR) button.
4. Press the CD MODE button.
5. Press the playback (
) button.
By using the macro function, you can perform the above five
operations by only pressing one button.
Tips:
• If you erase or change the command of a button programmed in
the macro, that operation of that button will no longer work in
the macro. In this case, it will be necessary for you to reprogram
the macro in order to avoid incorrect operation.
• The codes programmed into the macro will be transmitted at an
interval of 0.5 seconds. However, some devices may not be able
to complete one operation in 0.5 seconds and may miss the next
code. In this case, after pressing one operation button, you can
press the same MODE button again before pressing the next
operation button to add another 0.5 seconds between the two
operations.
(CD playback)
CD
(INPUT
SELECTOR)
MODE buttons
ON
MACRO 2
MACRO 1
CD MODE
RCVR MODE
Programming the macro
With the macro function, you can program a series of button
operations as a macro into the MACRO button so the macro can be
executed with just one touch. Note that for the macro function, only
one macro can be programmed. For example, to program the macro
described above on this page for the MACRO button, perform the
steps given below.
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 turns off. When you release the
buttons, the indicator flashes briefly and then lights again.
2. Press the operation buttons you wish to program in
order (in this case, press RCVR MODE
→
ON
→
CD
(INPUT SELECTOR)
→
CD MODE
→
playback (
)
button).
When you press each button, the SEND/LEARN indicator turns
off. When you release the button, the indicator lights.
3. Press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button to complete the
procedure.
The SEND/LEARN indicator slowly flashes twice.
4. Check to see if the macro has been properly programmed.
Notes:
• You may program up to 16 button operations into the macro
function. If you try to program a 17th operation, it will be
ignored, and programming is stopped.
• If the SEND/LEARN indicator quickly flashes three times and
turns off, then the remote controller has exited the programming
mode because either you have made a mistake during
programming or a time-out has occurred because no button has
been pressed. Resume from Step 1.
Executing the macro
Perform the procedure below to execute the macro that you have
programmed into the remote controller. After programming the
macro, you should always run it at least once to make sure that it has
been programmed properly.
Point the remote controller at the TX-SR700/700E/600/
600E and press the MACRO 1 (or 2) button.
It may take a while for the macro to finish transmitting, so be sure to
continue pointing the remote controller at the device until the SEND/
LEARN indicator turns off.
SEND/LEARN
indicator
