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How to use the HTR8 remote's Punch-Through and Command Copy functions?

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Note: The Learn LED is located between the ON and OFF buttons.

Punch Through

The HTR 8’s "punch-through" function allows you to retain a function key from one Device Select "page" to another.

For example, the AMP [SURR MODE] function can still control the T 778 even when the DVD DEVICE SELECTOR page is active.

Note: The HTR 8’s VOL [⯊/⯋] keys are pre-programmed with "punch-through" functionality for all Device Select pages. This means VOL [⯊/⯋] will control the T 778’s master volume regardless of the currently selected device. Similarly, the [SURR], [CENT], and [SUB] Channel Volume controls are also pre-programmed with punch-through functionality.

To set a punch-through:

  1. (Learning Mode) On HTR 8, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [RES] key until the Learn LED turns steady Green.
  2. Press the required function key to punch through; the Learn LED turns Amber.
  3. Press the required source's DEVICE SELECTOR key twice to punch through; the Learn LED turns Green.
  4. Press the destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key again to exit Learning Mode.

Example: Punch-through AMP [SURR MODE] key to the DVD “page”

  • Source DEVICE SELECTOR page - [AMP]
  • Source Function key - [SURR MODE]
  • Destination DEVICE SELECTOR page - [DVD]
  • Destination Function key - [SURR MODE]
  1. On the HTR 8, simultaneously press and hold [DVD] and [RES] until the Learn LED turns steady Green, indicating that Learning Mode is active.
  2. Press [SURR MODE]; the Learn LED turns Amber.
  3. Press [AMP] twice; the Learn LED turns Green.
  4. Press [DVD] again to exit the learning mode.

Note: If you punch through a command and then subsequently delete or overwrite the Source Function key's actual command, the punched-through Destination Function key also reflects the modified command.

Copy a Command from Another Key

You can copy a command from any HTR 8 key to any other. To copy a key function:

  1. (Learning Mode) On HTR 8, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [RES] key until the Learn LED turns steady Green.
  2. Press the function key to be assigned the command; the Learn LED turns Amber,
  3. Press the required source's DEVICE SELECTOR key.
  4. Press the required source's Function key; the Learn LED turns Green.
  5. Press the destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key again to exit Learning Mode.

Example: Copy the Pause command from the CD page to the AMP [⏸] button

  • Source DEVICE SELECTOR page - [CD]
  • Source Function key - [ II ]
  • Destination DEVICE SELECTOR page - [AMP]
  • Destination Function key - [ II ]
  1. On the HTR 8, simultaneously press and hold [AMP] and [RES] until the Learn LED turns steady Green, indicating that Learning Mode is active.
  2. Press the Pause [⏸] key; the Learn LED turns Amber.
  3. Press [CD], then press Pause [⏸]; the Learn LED turns Green.
  4. Press [AMP] again to exit the learning mode.

Difference between Copy and Punch-through commands

  • The copy and punch-through functions are similar. However, if you copy a command and then delete or overwrite the original (source-key) command, the copied-to key’s command remains unchanged.
  • If you punch through to a command and then delete or overwrite the original (source-key) command, the punched-through functions also change accordingly.

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