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E-21E-20

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The CR450 universal remote

controller

e CR450 is a sophisticated ‘universal’ backlit remote

control that can control up to eight devices. It is pre-

programmed for use with the AV950/AVR750/450/380

and many other Arcam products (FM/DAB tuners, CD

players and DVD players).

With its extensive built-in library of codes, it can also

be used with thousands of third party audio-visual

components – TVs, satellite and set-top boxes, PVRs,

CD players, etc. See the list of codes at the back of this

handbook, beginning on page 49.

e CR450 is a ‘learning’ remote, so you can teach it

almost any function from an old single-device remote.

remote

control

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the

remote control:

< Ensure there are no obstacles between the

remote control and the remote sensor on the

AV950/AVR750/450/380. e remote has a

range of about 7 metres. (If the remote sensor is

obscured, the Z1 IR remote control input jack

on the rear panel is available. Please consult

your dealer for further information.)

< Remote operation may become unreliable

ifstrongsunlightoruorescentlightis

shining on the remote sensor of the AV950/

AVR750/450/380.

< Replace the batteries when you notice a

reduction in the operating range of the remote

control.

Notes on batteries:

Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such

as leakage and bursting.

Do not mix old and new batteries together.

Do not use non-identical batteries together –

although they may look similar, dierent batteries

may have dierent voltages.

Ensure the plus (+) and minus (-) ends of each

battery match the direction indicated in the battery

compartment.

Remove batteries from equipment that is not going

to be used for a month or more.

When disposing of used batteries, please comply

with governmental or local regulations that apply in

your country or area.

CR450

RTN

VOL+

VOL-

FAV+ FAV-

INFO

CDPVR

VCRBD

SAT

AUX

GAME

STB

USBTUN NET

DIRECT

EFFECT

BASS

TREB

TRIM

SYNC

DISP MODE

DISC MENU POP UP

SUBT

AUDIO

AMP

SUB

RPT

abc def

ghi jkl mno

pqrs tuv

wxyz

Inserting batteries into the

remote control

1. Open the battery compartment on the back of

the handset, by sliding its cover o.

2. Insert two ‘AAA’ batteries, as indicated in the

battery compartment.

3. Slide the battery compartment cover back rmly

into its locked position with a click.

every command key if all you are doing is playing or

skipping tracks on a CD, for example.

Pressing the

keys puts the remote into AMP

device mode.

Navigation keys

e Navigation keys steer the cursor in Setup

menus or on-screen menus. ey also replicate

the navigation functions of original remotes

supplied with other home entertainment

devices in your system.

conrms a setting.

Volume control

By default, the CR450 is set up so that the volume

control and mute buttons (

and

) always

control the volume of the AV950/AVR750/450/380,

regardless of which Device Mode the remote is currently

set for. is is known as volume ‘punch through’.

For example, if you are listening to a CD, you will

probably have the CR450 in CD Device Mode to control

the CD player. You can use the volume controls on the

remote directly to adjust the volume of the AV950/

AVR750/450/380 without rst having to press

to put

the remote into AMP Device Mode. e volume buttons

‘punch through’ the CD Device Mode on the remote to

the AMP Device Mode.

Volume ‘punch through’ can be disabled individually for

any Device Mode if desired.

Customising the CR450

e CR450 oers a Code Learning feature that allows

you to copy up to 16 functions from an original remote

control onto the CR450 keypad. For details of this,

and other customisation features, see “customising the

CR450” on page E-40.

Useful information

Backlight

A backlight comes on for eight seconds whenever a key

is pressed. is helps you use the handset in subdued

lighting conditions.

Power LED blinks

Short blinks indicate a valid key press.

Multiple short blinks convey information (such as a

device code) or signal the beginning and successful

completion of a programming sequence.

e symbol ‘

’ is used in the manual to indicate a

power LED blink.

Timeouts and unassigned keys

Time out – Aer 30 seconds the CR450 exits the

programming state and returns to normal operation.

Stuck key timeout – Aer any key is pressed

continuously for 30 seconds, the CR450 stops sending

IR transmission to conserve battery life. e CR450

remains o until all keys are released.

Unassigned keys – the CR450 ignores any unassigned

key presses for a particular Device Mode and does not

transmit IR.

Low voltage indicator

Whenthebatteriesarerunningdown,theLEDashes

ve times whenever you press a button:

If this happens, t two new AAA alkaline batteries as

soon as possible.

Device Mode / Source keys

As the CR450 can control your AV950/AVR750/450/380

as well as a range of other equipment: many of the

buttons have more than one function depending on the

‘device mode’ selected on the remote control.

e Device Mode keys (shown below) select the source

on the AV950/AVR750/450/380. If one of these keys is

pressedbriey,acommandistransmittedtochangethe

source on the unit. Also the functionality of the remote

control changes to operate the selected source device; it’s

like having a bundle of dierent remotes in your hand!

CR450

RTN

VOL+

VOL-

FAV+ FAV-

INFO

CDPVR

VCRBD

SAT

AUX

GAME

STB

USBTUN NET

DIRECT

EFFECT

BASS

TREB

TRIM

SYNC

DISP MODE

DISC MENU POP UP

SUBT

AUDIO

AMP

SUB

RPT

abc def

ghi jkl mno

pqrs tuv

wxyz

Internal FM or DAB tuner input

Auxiliary input

Ethernet input (e.g. Internet radio)

External USB device (iPod, iPhone,

audio les on pen drive, etc.)

Blu-ray Disc or DVD player

Audio-visual sound input (use with TV)

Video Cassette recorder input

Games console input

Set Top Box decoder input

Satellite input

Personal Video Recorder (or Digital

Video Recorder) input

Compact Disc player input

Each Device Mode changes the behaviour of many

of the CR450 keys to control the source device

appropriately. For example: in CD mode

)

plays the

previous CD track, but in AV mode

)

issues the TV

‘channel down’ command.

e CR450 remains in the last selected Device Mode

so it is not necessary to press a Device Mode key before

The CR450 complies with Part 15 of the

FCC rules

is equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. ese limits

are designed to provide a reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential

installation. is equipment generates, uses, and can

radiated radio frequency energy and if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment o

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit

dierent from that to which the receiver is

connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.