What are macros and why do I need them?
Macros are a feature whereby a series of commands can be programmed on a single button. Macros are extremely handy for creating activity-based buttons on a remote. For example, it’s very convenient to be able to program a macro on the “DVD” button that will turn on the TV, turn on the receiver, turn on the DVD player, open the DVD player tray and switch the inputs on the receiver and TV to “DVD”, finally ending on the DVD device of the remote. 4. Why do only some of the steps in my macros work? When programming macros, be conscious of the amount of time a device has to be on before it will accept any other commands. In particular, many AV receivers and TVs have a delay of as much as 3 or 4 seconds after the Power button is pushed before an input or output switch is allowed. The macros in most of our remotes can be programmed with delay time between commands that will alleviate this problem. 5. What are discrete commands and why do I need them? Discrete commands are commands that perfor
