How to operate the HTRM 2 remote? – NAD Electronics Support

The NAD HTRM 2 remote, included with a select NAD product, is ready to operate the NAD product right out of the box, but it is eight remotes in one.

DEVICE SELECTOR PAGE

Each of the 8 DEVICE SELECTOR keys at the top of the remote can call a new "page" of remote-control codes to be transmitted by the remaining keys. You may "teach" codes from any infrared-remote controlled product, regardless of brand, to any or all of these keys.

The most logical system is that you teach the codes from your BD player to the [BD] Device Selector "page," Television's codes to the [TV] "page," and so on. Still, there is no required scheme - you may load any commands to any key on any page (refer to LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES).

HTRM 2, included with the NAD product, is already pre-programmed with a full complement of commands on its [AMP] Device Selector page. It is also pre-programmed with the library commands to operate most NAD-brand CD, BD, or DAC products on the corresponding Device Selector "pages."

The pre-programmed default commands are permanent. Even if you overwrite these default commands with new commands, the underlying library commands remain in place. They can easily be recalled later when you add a new NAD product to your system (refer to the DELETE MODE).

Note: To use HTRM 2 included with the NAD product, you don't have to re-program any keys on the HTRM 2 [AMP] page. However, for HTRM 2 to control a specific NAD-brand product, you may require to load one or more different library codes (refer to LOADING LIBRARY CODES).

LEARN LED

Learn LED is located between HTRM 2's ON and OFF buttons. Green, red, and amber indicate the remote's different status.

CONTROLLING THE NAD PRODUCT WITH HTRM 2 (INCLUDED IN THE BOX)

HTRM 2 is divided into two main sections.

DEVICE SELECTOR KEYS

Eight DEVICE SELECTOR keys on the top—[AMP], [MP,] [TV,] and so on—set the remote's remaining keys to a "page" of commands to control a particular product. A DEVICE SELECTOR key determines the Product that HTRM 2 controls; it does not perform any function on the NAD product.

FUNCTION KEYS

All of the remaining keys are function keys that can "learn" control codes from virtually any infrared remote controller, allowing you to teach the codes of your equipment, regardless of brand, to HTRM 2.

Certain HTRM 2 keys perform different functions depending on the selected Device Selector "page."

LEARNING CODES FROM OTHER REMOTES

Position HTRM 2 with the source remote so that the two remotes' infrared windows face each other and are about 2 inches apart.
(Learning Mode) On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds a DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [RES] key until the Learn LED (located between HTRM 2's ON and OFF buttons) turns steady green.
Press the HTRM 2's function key you require to teach a command; the Learn LED turns amber.
Press and hold the function key on the source remote; the Learn LED flickers amber for a second or two, then turns solid green. HTRM 2 learns the command.
Press the HTRM 2's DEVICE SELECTOR key again to exit the learning mode.

Note: If the Learn LED does not flicker amber, you may require to vary the distance between the remotes. If the Learn LED turns red rather than green, that particular command of that source remote command could not be learned.

Example: Learning the "BD Pause" function from the BD Player remote to HTRM 2

Position HTRM 2 and your BD player's remote as described above.
On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold [BD] and [RES] for 3 seconds; the Learn LED turns steady green.
Press the HTRM 2's Pause [ II ] key; the Learn LED turns amber.
Press and hold the corresponding Pause key of your BD player's remote control; the HTRM 2's Learn LED flickers amber and then turns solid green. HTRM 2 learns the command.
On HTRM 2, press [BD] to exit the learning mode.

Note: You can also configure the DEVICE SELECTOR keys to learn a command. Press and hold a configured DEVICE SELECTOR key for at least 2 seconds to execute a function assigned to the particular DEVICE SELECTOR key. (Short Press of a configured DEVICE SELECTOR key only switches to the active Product page.)

CANCEL OPERATION

You can cancel configuring a key by pressing the active DEVICE SELECTOR key before the learning process is complete; the Learn LED turns red.

PUNCH THROUGH

The HTRM 2's "punch-through" option allows you to retain a function key from one Device Selector "page" to another. For example, the AMP's [SURR] function key can still control the M17 when the BD-Device Selector page is active.

The HTRM 2's [VOL △/▽] keys are pre-programmed as "punch-through" for all Device Selector pages. [VOL △/▽] operates the M17's master volume regardless of the selected Product page. The [SURR] [CENT] and [SUB] Channel Volume controls are similarly pre-programmed as punch-through.

To set a punch-through command, perform the following steps:

(Learning Mode) On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [RES] key until the Learn LED (located between HTRM 2's ON and OFF buttons) turns steady green.
Press the required function key to punch through; the Learn LED turns amber.
Press the required source's DEVICE SELECTOR key twice to punch through; the Learn LED turns green.
Press the destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key again to exit Learning Mode.

Example: Punch-through AMP [SURR] key to the BD "page"

Source DEVICE SELECTOR page - [AMP]
Source Function key - [SURR]
Destination DEVICE SELECTOR page - [BD]
Destination Function key - [SURR]

On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold [BD] and [RES]; the Learn LED turns steady green.
Press [SURR]; the Learn LED turns amber.
Press [AMP] twice; the Learn LED turns green.
Press [BD] 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 may copy the command from any HTRM 2 key to any other Function key.

To copy a command from another function key, perform the following steps:

(Learning Mode) On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both a destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [RES] key until the Learn LED (located between HTRM 2's ON and OFF buttons) turns steady green.
Press the function key to be assigned the command; the Learn LED turns amber,
Press the required source's DEVICE SELECTOR key.
Press the required source's Function key; the Learn LED turns green.
Press the destination's DEVICE SELECTOR key again to exit Learning Mode.

Example: Copy the Pause command from the CD page to the AMP's Pause [ II ] button:

Source DEVICE SELECTOR page - [CD]
Source Function key - [ II ]
Destination DEVICE SELECTOR page - [AMP]
Destination Function key - [ II ]

On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold [AMP] and [RES] for 3 seconds; the Learn LED turns steady green.
Press Pause [ II ]; the Learn LED turns amber.
Press [CD].
Press Pause [ II ]; the Learn LED turns green.
Press [AMP] again to exit the Learning Mode.

Note: If you copy the command and then subsequently delete or overwrite the Source Function key's actual command, the Destination Function key's copied command remains unchanged.

MACRO COMMANDS

A "macro" command is a series of two or more remote codes transmitted automatically from a single key press. You might use a macro to automate a simple command sequence, such as, "Turn on the BD player and then press PLAY."

Or you might compose an elaborate macro to power up an entire system — select a source, choose a Listening Mode, and begin playback, all from a single key press.

Each DEVICE SELECTOR and Function key of HTRM 2 can store one macro.

Note: Macros are independent of the currently selected Device Selector page.

RECORDING MACROS

To record a macro, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds – the [MACRO] key and the HTRM 2 function key to which you wish to assign the macro until the Learn LED turns green. The [MACRO] key also lights up.
Press the sequence of function keys to be recorded into the macro, being sure to first press the corresponding DEVICE SELECTOR key for each function (you may switch devices while recording the macro as many times as necessary), allowing you to create a macro containing commands from more than one Device Selector "page."
After entering the required command sequence, Press [MACRO] again to store the macro; the Learn LED and [MACRO] key illumination turns off.

Note: Each macro can store a maximum of 64 command steps. If you exceed this number, the macro is stored automatically after the 64th command is added.

Example: Record a Macro to the [0] key to — Power on the M17 > select "Input 1" (Source 1) > commence playback of the connected Source 1 device (BD player):

On HTRM 2, simultaneously press and hold [MACRO] and [0] (numeric zero); the Learn LED turns steady green.
Press [AMP] > press [ON] > press [1] (“Input or Source 1”) > press [BD] > press [▶] (Play); the Learn LED blinks as each step is added.
Press [MACRO] agaPress exit the macro-record mode.

Note: To clear a macro, perform the above steps without entering any functions.

EXECUTING MACROS

To execute a macro, Press, and release [MACRO]; its key illumination lights for 5 seconds. While it remains lit, press an HTRM 2 key to which a macro has previously been stored.

The corresponding macro runs; as each step executes, its "parent" Device Selector's key flashes lights briefly; when execution is finished, the [MACRO] key illumination goes out.

Pressing any other HTRM 2 key while a macro is executing aborts the macro command. Remember to hold HTRM 2 so its infrared emitter can activate the target Products.

Note: A 1-second delay is automatically inserted between its commands when a macro executes. If you require more than a 1-second delay between particular commands (for example, to permit a product to power up completely) — you can record "empty" steps into the macro by changing Device Selector "pages" without entering actual command functions.

KEY ILLUMINATION TIMEOUT

The HTRM 2's key illumination can be set to remain lit for 0-9 seconds. The default value is 2 seconds.

To set the illumination timeout, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the HTRM 2's [DISP] and the [0...-...9] key - with the digit corresponding to the desired timeout duration. The Learn LED flashes twice to confirm the new setting.

When set to zero, the illumination does not turn on at all.

Notes:

Key illumination is activated when you press any HTRM 2 key.
If HTRM 2 senses movement, key illumination is activated without pressings a key. Key illumination is also activated when you shake HTRM 2.
Key illumination is the most significant drain on the HTRM 2's batteries. A short key illumination timeout extends battery life appreciably; turning it off altogether (set it to 0 seconds) prolongs it further.

CONFIGURING KEY ILLUMINATION

Keys to Press (for 3 seconds)	Mode
[DISP] + Digit Key [0]..to..[9]	Sets key illumination timeout to the number of seconds corresponding to the digit key. Zero turns off the key illumination entirely.
[DISP] + [OFF]	Disables the light sensor. Key illumination turns on with any key press.
[DISP] + [ON]	Enables light sensor
[DISP] + [ENTER]	Sets the light sensor threshold to the current light level
[DISP] + [RTN]	Restores all key illumination settings to the defaults

FACTORY RESET

HTRM 2 can be reset to its factory state, deleting all learned commands, copied/punched-through keys, macros, and other setup information — reverting all keys to their pre-programmed library commands.

To perform a factory reset:

Simultaneously press and hold for 10 seconds the HTRM 2's [ON] and [RTN] keys; the Learn LED starts to flash green.
Release [ON] and [RTN] before the second flash is complete; the Learn LED turns red, indicating the remote has been reset.

Note: You should release the [ON] and [RTN] keys before the second flash goes out; otherwise, the unit does not reset; should this occur, repeat the entire procedure.

DELETE MODE

HTRM 2 can store learned, copied, and "default library" commands on any single key (The default library commands are the pre-programmed NAD codes, such as the native M17 commands on the [AMP] "page.").

You can delete commands by layers back "down" to the default library command on any key, removing learned commands, punched-through functions, and copied keys.

Note: The default library commands cannot be deleted, so you need not worry that using Delete Mode might cause irreversible changes.

To enter Delete Mode:

Simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds both the required function key's DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [RTN] key until the Learn LED turns green.
Press the function key whose command you wish to delete; the Learn LED flashes - the number of times indicates which type of function has become active - see the table below.
Press the active DEVICE SELECTOR key again to exit Delete Mode.

Note: You may delete multiple function-key commands on the same Device Selector "page," but to delete from more than one Device Selector page, you must exit Delete Mode and re-enter it on the required page.

Flashes	Command Type
1	Default Library Command
2	Copied Library Command
3	Learned Command

LOADING LIBRARY CODE

HTRM 2 can store a different library of default NAD codes for each Device Selector "page".

If the original default library does not control your NAD CD player, tape deck, BD player, or other Product, follow the procedure below to change the library code:

Ensure that the Product you wish to control using HTRM 2 is plugged in and powered up ("on," not merely in standby).
To enter the HTRM 2's Library Mode, simultaneously press and hold for 3 seconds the desired DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [A/V PSET] key until the Learn LED turns green.
While keeping the HTRM 2 pointed toward the Product, enter the first relevant three-digit code-library number from the table below.
Press [OFF]. If the Product turns off, press [ENTER] to accept that code-library number and exit the Library Mode.
Presse Product does not turn off; enter the next relevant three-digit code-library number from the table.
When you enter the correct number, the Product turns off; Press [ENTER] to accept that library code number and exit the Library Mode.

LIBRARY CODE	NAD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION	LIBRARY CODE	NAD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
100	Receiver/Processor (Discrete ON/OFF)	300	Tuner
101	Receiver/Processor (Toggle ON/OFF)	301	L75, L76 Tuner
102	S170	302	L70 Tuner
103	L75	303	L53 Tuner
104	Second Zone Commands (Zone 2)	304	L73 Tuner
3112	Zone 3	305	C425
4112	Zone 4	306	C445
105	L70	307	Txx5 Series Tuner
106	L76	400	Tape Deck B
107	118	401	TAPE Deck A
108	L53	500	TV 280
109	L73	501	MR13
110	Stereo Receiver / Amplifier	502	MR20
111	Stereo Second Zone	503	PMR45
112	Txx5 Series	600	T535, T562, T585, M55
200	CD Player	601	T550, L55
201	CD Player (old)	602	T512, T531, T532, T571, T572
202	5170, 5240, 5340	603	L70, L73 BD
203	5325	604	L56
204	5060	605	T513, T514, T515, T517, T524, T533, T534
205	M5	606	L53 BD

SEARCH MODE

If none of the Library codes from the table turns off the Product, you can try the "search" method as follows:

Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing and holding for 3 seconds the desired DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [A/V PSET] key until the Learn LED turns green.
Now press and hold the HTRM 2's [△] or [▽] cursor key; the remote steps through all the available codes at approximately 1 per second.
When the Product turns off, immediately release the cursor key; Press [ENTER] to accept that library code and exit the Library Mode.

Try a few commands. If you moved past the required library code, re-enter the Library Mode and use the cursor key to move back to it.

Note: The search mode may find library codes that operate, at least partially, some other brand (non-NAD) Products. You may certainly exploit such capabilities as you find them. However, since we can only ensure the completeness or accuracy of NAD library codes, we cannot support HTRM 2's operation with other-brand products.

CHECKING LIBRARY CODE NUMBER

You can check the current library code on any DEVICE SELECTOR key as follows:

Enter Library Mode by simultaneously pressing and holding for 3 seconds both the desired Product's DEVICE SELECTOR key and the [A/V PSET] key until the Learn LED turns green.
Press the [DISP] key; the HTRM 2 indicates the current library code by flashing its [DAC], [CUSTOM], and [MACRO] keys.

For example, to indicate library code #501, the HTRM 2 flashes [DAC] 5 times, pauses, and then flashes [MACRO] once. Make a note of the Product's Library code for future reference (in case you Factory Reset the HTRM 2 remote).

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