Yamaha RAV-2000 User manual

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CAUTION
Read this before operating the Remote Control
• To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
• To avoid failure, do not spill liquid on the Remote Control.
• Be sure to read the ‘Troubleshooting’ section on common operating errors before
concluding that the Remote Control is faulty.
UNPACKING
Check your package to make sure it has following items.
• RAV-2000 Intelligent Remote Control
• Computer Interface Cable (RS-232C)
• Owner’s manual
• Four AA 1.5V Batteries

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Introduction
Introduction 2
1. Intelligent Remote Control 2
2. Installing the Batteries 3
Getting Started 4
1. Activating the Remote Control 4
2. Defining the Brands of Your Devices 5
3. Adjusting the Settings 9
Controlling your Home Theater 10
1. General Operation 10
2. Operating an A/V amplifier 12
3. Selecting a Device 13
4. Controlling Power on/off of your A/V devices 14
Getting the Most Out of It 16
1. Introduction 16
2. Redefining Brands 17
3. Learning Commands 18
4. Labeling Elements 21
5. Adding and Moving 23
6. Deleting and Restoring 25
7. Recording Macros and Setting Timers 27
8. RAVedit 32
Appendix 33
Troubleshooting 33
FAQ 35
Specifications 37
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Table of contents

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Introduction
1. Intelligent Remote Control
The Intelligent Remote Control can be used with most devices that
understand infrared (IR) remote control signals. Its easy-to-use touch
screen and its intuitive interface make it the perfect remote control for
every user.
The Remote Control (RC) is completely customizable. In the memory of the
Remote Control, RC codes are stored to activate different brands of all
kinds of video and audio devices. The Remote Control is set up by default
to operate with YAMAHA devices. If you have other brands, you simply
define the brands of your devices when you use the Remote Control for
the first time.
The Remote Control can also learn RC codes from existing remote
controls. It is designed to add devices and functions, relabel buttons,
record macros and set timers. With the RAVedit software you create your
own control panels and define your personal look.
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1 sending eye
2 contrast dial
3 backlight button
4 direct-access buttons
5 touch screen
6 Left/Right buttons
7 learning eye
8 serial port
9 battery door
10 reset button
1 Home: to go to the Home menu
2 Remote Control icon: Touch and hold to enter Setup
3 Device menu: to open device control panels
4 Control panel: to send commands to components
5 Panel number: shows active control panel
6 Mode menu: to customize the Remote Control
7 Scroll buttons: to display previous and next control
panel
8 Macro menu: to open stored list of commands
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Introduction
2. Installing the Batteries
1Slide the battery door off the back of the Remote
Control.
2 Insert 4 AA batteries (included with the Remote
Control) as indicated on the bottom of the
battery compartment.
3 Slide the battery door back on.
After a few seconds, the Remote Control starts
up automatically and beeps twice to indicate
that it is ready to use.
When batteries are running low, the Low Battery icon flashes at the center top of the
display. Replace the batteries as soon as possible to ensure perfect performance.
Note The Remote Control retains all settings when the batteries have discharged or when you
remove and replace them. You will need only to reset the clock.
Notes on batteries
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries)
together.
Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same
shape and color.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked
material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.
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Getting started
1. Activating the Remote Control
Turning on the display
Tap the screen gently with your finger or a blunt, soft object like a pencil eraser.
The display is activated and the Home menu appears.
Notes · If the display stays blank or becomes black, adjust the contrast dial on the left side.
· If another panel is displayed, tap the Home button.
· The Remote Control shuts down automatically.
Using the backlight
Press the backlight button on the left side.
The backlight shuts off after a few seconds to save power.
Note In the settings, you can choose to activate the backlight automatically when you turn on the
Remote Control.
Activating Modes
The Remote Control has different modes.
When controlling devices, the Remote Control should be set to Use mode. If a label
(like or ) appears at the top center of the touch screen, see page 17 for
information or switching your Remote Control to Use mode.

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Getting started
2. Defining the Brands of your Devices
The Remote Control uses RC codes to activate devices. Because there are several brands
using specific RC codes, you have to define the brands of your devices.
The Remote Control is set up by default to operate with YAMAHA devices.
1 Tap scroll button to go to second (or third) control
panel.
A/V devices are listed in the second and third control panel.
• To select amplifier, tap .
2 Tap a device name to select the desired device.
3 If the brand of your device is YAMAHA, click No.
The Remote Control switches to Use mode.
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If you want to adjust the Remote Control to operate with
your brand, click Yes.
The Remote Control switches to Brand mode. Follow the
instructions as described below. You can define your brands
by selecting or by searching.
Note Before you start using the Remote Control, make sure you define the brand for each device
you want to operate.
Defining brands by selecting
A list of brands and their corresponding RC codes are stored in the
Remote Control’s memory.
Select your brand from the list. Because not every device of a
certain brand uses the same RC codes, you might also need to
select from a set of RC codes for your brand.
4 Tap Next.
A scrollable list of brands for the selected device and a
“virtual auto-zooming” mini-keyboard appears.
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5 Navigate the list of brands.
Use the scroll buttons to scroll up or down the list.
• By tapping the scroll buttons, you scroll through the
brands one by one.
Holding down a scroll button increase the scrolling speed.
• Use the mini-keyboard to jump through the list of brands.
To enter a character, tap near it on the keyboard.
The keyboard zooms in, allowing you to tap exactly the
character you need.
To enter a space, tap the lower left corner of the keyboard.
When the keyboard zooms in, tap the empty key.
After you tap the character, the keyboard zooms out.
Repeat this action for every character.
Every time you enter a character the list displays the
brands that match the character(s). The Remote Control
makes a pre-selection of the (first) brand that matches.
You have to type only as many characters as needed to
display your brand.
Note When your brand is not displayed in the list of brands, you can use Search mode. See
”Defining brands by searching“on page 7.
6 Select your brand in the list.
The selected brand turns black. The Search button becomes
the Next button.
7 Tap Next.
When your brand uses only one set of RC codes, the Remote
Control switches to Try mode. Continue with step 10.
When there are several code sets for your brand, the
following screen appears.
Notes · The code sets are ranked. The first code set in the list is used for most devices of the selected
brand.
· When you do not know which code set to select from the list, you can use Search mode. See
”Defining brands by searching“ on page 7.

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8 Select a code set from the list.
The selected code set turns black. The Search button becomes to Next.
9 Tap Next.
The Remote Control switches to Try mode. The first control panel of the selected device
is displayed.
10 Try out the buttons on the different control panels and check whether the device
responds to the RC codes the Remote Control is sending.
Note Even when your device is responding to the current code set, it is advised to try out other code
sets. When your device responds to more then one code set, install the most suitable one.
11 If you are not satisfied with the way the device responds to the selected code
set, tab Back to select another code set.
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If you are satisfied with the selected code set, tap Install.
When the RC codes for your device are installed, the Remote Control beeps and returns
to Use mode. Your brand is now defined for the selected device.
12 Define other devices you want to operate.
Defining brands by searching
You can use Search mode to find the matching RC codes for your device when:
• your brand is not displayed in the list of brands,
• you selected your brand, but do not know which code set to select.
4 Tap Next.
The display shows a scrollable list of brands for the selected
device and a “virtual auto-zooming” mini-keyboard.
5 Tap Search.
The Remote Control automatically searches through all
available brands and code sets to find the matching RC codes
for your device.
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6 Tap Next to start sending appropriate commands
for the selected device.
7 Tap OK when the device reacts.
Notes · Even when the device is responding to the current code set, it is still advisable to try out other
code sets. When your device responds to more than one code set, install the most suitable
one.
· The name of the responding code set is displayed when you tap the OK button, so you know
which code set to select from the list after you try out other code sets.
The Remote Control switches to Try mode. The first control
panel of selected device is displayed.
8 Try out the buttons on the different control panels and
check whether the device is responding to the RC codes
the Remote Control is sending.
9 If you are not satisfied with the way the device is
responding, tap Back to to continue the automatic search.
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If you are satisfied with the selected code set, tap Install.
When the RC codes for your device are installed, the Remote Control beeps and returns
to Use mode. Your brand is now defined for the selected device.
10 Define other devices you want to operate.