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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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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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.

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3. Adjusting the Settings
Most of the Remote Control’s features can be set to suit your preferences.
1 Touch and hold the Remote Control icon for a few seconds.
The first setup panel appears. You can display the second and third setup panel by using
the scroll buttons. The third panel provides technical information about your Remote
Control.
2 Tap the button for the setting you want to adjust.
The button turns black.
3 Use the Left and Right buttons to adjust the setting.
Setting Function Adjusting
Battery Shows the battery level.
Clock Turns the clock display on or off Tap the clock repeatedly
and lets you set 12 or 24h time display.
Time Sets the clock. Tap the time button and use the
Left and Right buttons.
Day Sets the day. Tap the day button and use the
Left and Right buttons.
LCD Sets how long the touch screen stays on. Tap the LCD button and use
the Left and Right buttons.
LCD Light Sets how long the backlight of Tap the LCD Light button and
the touch screen stays on. use the Left and Right buttons.
Button Light Sets how long the backlight of Tap the Button Light button and
the direct-access buttons stays on. use the Left and Right buttons.
Mode Menu Hides or shows the Mode button. Tap the Mode Menu button.
Touch Adjusts or turns off the touch screen beep. Tap the Touch button repeatedly.
Button Adjusts or turns off the beep of Left/Right Tap the Button button
and direct-access buttons. repeatedly.
Calibrate Calibrates the touch screen. Tap the Calibrate button and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Revert Reverts the Remote Control to the Tap the Revert button and
factory default configuration. follow the on-screen instructions.
To exit Setup Mode
Tap the Remote Control icon.
The Remote Control returns to Use mode.
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Controlling your Home Theater
The Remote Control is designed to control all devices in your home theater. You can select
the device you want to control via the Home menu.
Tap to operate your A/V amplifier or receiver.
Tap to select a video device.
Tap to select an audio device. The input
source of the amplifier automatically changes to
the selected device.
You can also select a device by scrolling down to the
second or third home panel and tapping the name of
the device you want to operate.
Tap to display the power control panels.
Tap to display the device control panels.
Tap to use macros.
1. General Operation
You operate devices using three kinds of buttons:
• Touch screen buttons
• Left and Right buttons (below the touch screen)
• Direct-access buttons (to the right of the touch screen)
Using touch screen buttons
Sending commands
By tapping the touch screen buttons you send commands to the
device you have selected. When you send a command, the
Remote Control icon indicates that it is transmitting signals.
The name of the active device is indicated on the device tab.

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Scrolling
Most devices have more than one control panel. You can scroll through these control panels
using and . The panel number on the left bottom of the screen indicates the active
panel number and the total number of panels, for example .
By holding down a scroll button, you cycle repeatedly through all the control panels of a
device.
Switching to another device without affecting the active device
If you switch to another device (for which you already defined a device action), RC codes are
sent out the moment you select the device.
To switch to another device without sending RC codes, follow this procedure.
Example
You defined a device action for the VCR1: when you select the VCR1, the D-TV switches
to channel 10. Now you wish to keep watching channel 2 on the D-TV when you switch
to the VCR1 to rewind a tape.
1 Open the device menu.
2 Press and hold the Left or Right button (labeled NO IR ).
The Remote Control icon turns around , indicating that the device you are going to
select will not send IR codes so as not to affect the active device.
3 Tap the device you want to select.
The control panel of the new selected device appears and the Remote Control icon
returns to its original position. You can now operate the new selected device without
affecting the previously active device.
Using the Left and Right buttons
The Left and Right buttons change function depending on the device the Remote Control is
operating. The current function is displayed on the touch screen right above the button. The
function can be an IR command which is transmitted, or a jump to a specific device page.
Using the direct-access buttons
You can operate your A/V amplifier with the direct-access buttons (POWER, STANDBY,
MUTE,VOL +/-) at any time, even without turning on the touch screen.
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2. Operating an A/V amplifier
The Remote Control provides you with 8 pages of intuitive control panels for operating a
YAMAHA A/V amplifier.
Note Since there are multiple RC codes for YAMAHA A/V amplifiers (or receivers), your YAMAHA
amplifier may not respond to the default command from the Remote Control. In that case you
need to select another RC code. See page 5, ”Defining the Brands of Your Devices” for
information on selecting another RC code.
Item tabs
Tap an item tab to select the item you want to operate.
INPUT: You can select a source device.
DSP: You can select a DSP sound field program.
The controls can be used to select one of
three DSP panels.
OPTION: By default there are buttons to select main speakers
A/B, zone 2, etc., appear.
SET MENU: You can adjust the items on the set menu.
If your amplifier has an on-screen display function, tap
to show the set menu on a video monitor connected to the amplifier.
Select the item using or , then adjust the setting of the item using or .
(Some items require extra steps.).
Tap to select the effect speaker channels so you can adjust their level
independently.
PARAMETER: You can change the parameter settings of each DSP program.
Left and Right buttons
While any of AMP menu panel appears on the touch screen, you can use the left and right
buttons for the following operations.
Turning DSP on and off : You can turn the DSP effect on and
off directly with the right button (EFFECT).
Sleep timer: You can set the sleep timer on your amplifier with
the left button (SLEEP).
Each time the button is pressed, the amount of time before the amplifier automatically turns
off changes as shown on the front panel display of the amplifier.
• To cancel the sleep timer, press the left button repeatedly until ‘SLEEP OFF’ appears on
the front panel display of the amplifier.

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3. Selecting a Device
Via the Home menu
1 Tap or to select a video (or audio) device.
The Remote Control displays buttons that enable you to select your devices. If you
cannot find the device you want to select on the first panel, scroll through the pages
using .
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Tap to display the second (or third) home menu panel.
2 Tap the device you want to operate.
The first control panel of the selected device appears.
Via the Device menu
The Device menu allows you to easily switch to another device without having to return to
the Home menu.
1 From within any device control panel, tap the device tab.
The Device menu pops up. You can scroll through this menu using and .
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2 In the Device menu, tap the device you want to operate.
The control panel that was last accessed for the device appears.
Note You can also activate the Device menu from Home by tapping the device tab icon.
4. Controlling Power on/off of your A/V devices
Using the Power control panel, you can simultaneously turn on or off (standby) multiple
devices without switching the control panel for each device.
Notes · This function is effective only with devices that have a power on/off button on their original
remote control.
· Most of the device buttons listed below power groups (e.g., , ) are not
assigned commands by default. If the remote control of your device has a power on/off button,
you can assign a command by defining the brand of the corresponding device. See page 5 to
define the brand of your devices.
· You cannot turn your A/V amplifier on or off using the buttons on the power control panel. Use
direct-access buttons to turn the A/V amplifier on or off (standby).
1 Tap on the home menu panel.
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Open the Macro menu and tap POWER.
2 Tap a power group button.
To turn on /off the power for all devices at once,
tap .
To turn on/off the power for the video devices one
at a time, tap .
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To turn on/off the power for the audio devices one at a time, tap .
Whether a device turns on or off depends on the previous state of each device. Tap the
buttons of each device to turn on or off the devices individually.
Note You can add or move devices and assign their power on/off commands on the list below
, or (power group).
See page 28 ”Recording macros“.
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Getting the most out of it
1. Introduction
The Remote Control is set up by default to operate with YAMAHA devices.
When you have other brands, you can define the brands for your devices
and install the RC codes to activate those devices.
What makes the Remote Control so powerful is the ability to extend its
functionality in multiple ways like programming additional functions,
adding supplementary devices, recording macros and customizing the
interface as it suits you best.
Working with Modes
When you operate your devices, the Remote Control is in Use mode. For actions other than
operating (like programming buttons, recording macro’s, adding devices, and so on) you have
to switch to the appropriate mode:
For operating devices.
For learning commands from other devices.
For recording macros and setting timers.
For labeling buttons and commands.
For adding new devices.
For deleting buttons, devices and macros.
For changing the order in a menu.
For defining brands using the Remote Control’s database.

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Switching to another mode
1 Tap the Mode button at the bottom of the touch screen.
The Mode menu pops up.
2 Tap the mode you want to use.
The label of the active mode appears on the top center of the touch screen.
You can now work in the selected mode.
Hiding the Mode menu
To prevent accidental changes to the Remote Control interface and commands, you can hide
the Mode menu:
1 Make sure the Remote Control is in Use mode.
2 Touch and hold the Remote Control icon for a few seconds.
The first setup panel appears.
3 Scroll down to the second setup panel.
4 Tap the Mode Menu button.
The mode menu icon is crossed out.
5 Tap the Remote control icon.
The Remote Control switches to Use mode. The Mode button is no longer visible.
2. Redefining Brands
If you purchase a new device with a brand that you have not yet defined in the Remote
Control, you need to redefine the brand to activate your new device.
You can redefine brands by selecting or by searching.
Redefining brands by selecting
1 Switch to Brand mode via the Mode button .
The Device menu pops up.
2 Select the device for which you want to redefine the
brand.
3 Complete instructions 4 to 11 in “Defining brands by
selecting”.
4 Redefine all the other devices you want.
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Redefining 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.
1 Switch to Brand mode via the Mode button .
The Device menu pops up.
2 Select the device for which you want to redefine the brand.
3 Complete instructions 4 to 9 in “Defining brands by searching”.
4 Redefine all the other devices you want.
3. Learning Commands
You can program the Remote Control commands by
transmitting IR signals from your existing remote
controls to the Remote Control’s learning eye.
To do this, place the Remote Control and the
device’s remote control on a flat surface, 10 to 20
cm (4 to 8 inches) apart.
The following buttons can be programmed:
• Control panel buttons,
• Device actions,
• Direct-access buttons and Left/Right buttons.
You cannot program Home menu buttons directly. You must program devices via the Device
menu.
The Remote Control also offers empty control panel buttons that you can program and label
as existing buttons. They are visible only in Learn and Label mode and appear with or
without labels (intended for a specific function). You will also see previously deleted
buttons: you can restore them by reprogramming them or you can reuse them for other
commands.
10 to 20 cm
(4 to 8 inches)