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Integrated RemoteCommander
Operating Instructions
© 2006 Sony Corporation
RM-VL600
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For the customers in the U.S.A.WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved in this manual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.
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FeaturesThe RM-VL600 Remote Commander provides centralized control of allyour AV components from a single remote commander and saves thetrouble of operating different AV components with different remotecontrol devices. The following are its main features.
Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remotecommanderThis Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brandcomponents, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for yourSony AV components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also presetThis Commander is preset for most major brands components as well asSony. You can remote control your non-Sony components by setting thetype and code number of each component (page 10).
Learning function for programming various other remote controlsignalsThis Commander has a Learning function, to “learn” the remote controlsignals needed to operate other non-preset components or functions. (To“teach” such signals to this Commander, use the remote control suppliedwith the non-preset components.) (page 16)In addition, the Commander can “learn” remote control signals (infraredsignals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners,lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.)(page 24)
Reassigning new componentsYou can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate othercomponents. This is useful when you have more than two of the samekind of AV component (only if a Component Select button is free.) (page33)You can only assign TVs to the TV Component Select button.You can only assign an amplifier or DVD/Receiver combo to the AMPComponent Select button.
Startup GuideThis guide shows you how to set the Remote Commander to operateyour components.First, find the four-digit component code number for yourcomponent, referring to the supplied “Component code numbers.”
Example: To set up a TV ofthe code number “8011”
1 Set the RemoteCommander for code inputmode.
2 Press the desiredComponent Select button.
3 Enter the code number.
4 Finish setting.
SETMENU
+Press SET and MENU.
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
ENTPress ENT.
You can search for thecomponent code available foryour component.
1 Set the RemoteCommander for codeinput mode.
2 Press the desiredComponent Select button.
3 Transmit code numbersignals in turn.
4 Finish setting.
SETMENU
+Press SET and MENU.
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
CH
POWER
ENTPress ENT.
8 0 1 1
For more details, see page 13.
Press CH + or CH –, and thenPOWER. Repeat until yourcomponent reacts.
If you have the codenumber
If you cannot find thecode number
For more details, see page 10.
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1 Place the RM-VL600 head tohead with your VCR’sremote control.
2 Set the RM-VL600 for“learning” mode.Press and hold SET for at least3 seconds until the SETindicator flashes.
3 Press the desiredComponent Select button.
If your component does not work as supposed even if the codenumber is set, make the RM-VL600 “learn” the functions ofyour component’s remote control.
Learning function
Example: To “teach” the N (play) signal of your video cassetterecorder to the VCR N button of the RM-VL600
VCR’s remotecontrol
RM-VL600
SET
VCR
4 Press the button youwant to “teach.”
5 Press and hold the N(play) button of yourVCR’s remote control untilthe VCR button of theRM-VL600 lights up.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to“teach” other functions.
7 Finish setting.
For more details, see page 16.
2 – 4 inches(5 – 10 cm)away (approx.)
SET
Press SET.
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Table of ContentsGetting Started
Installing the Batteries .................................................................................8When to replace the batteries ............................................................................ 8
Location of Controls .....................................................................................9
Basic OperationsSetting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components
— Setting component codes ...................................................................10Setting a component code ................................................................................ 10Checking if the code number works .............................................................. 12
Setting a Component Code by the Search Function ................................... 13
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ...................... 14To control the volume ....................................................................................... 15
Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function ... 16For accurate Learning ....................................................................................... 19Programming remote control signals to the
Component Select buttons and System Control buttons .......................... 20Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button ............................ 22Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner ......................... 24
Advanced FeaturesControlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio
System ......................................................................................................25
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ..................... 27Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just
by pressing that Component Select button(for Sony Components only) ........................................................................ 27
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions ................. 29To clear programmed commands ................................................................... 31
Programming a Series of Commands to on the Component SelectButtons .....................................................................................................32To clear programmed commands ................................................................... 33
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons .............. 33
Using Other FunctionsLocking the Controls — Hold Function ....................................................... 34
Erasing all settings — To reset the Commander to its factory settings ..... 35
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Additional InformationPrecautions .................................................................................................36
Maintenance ...............................................................................................36
Specifications ..............................................................................................36
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................37
AppendixesTable of Preset Functions ............................................................................39
TV (ANALOG) .................................................................................................. 39TV (DIGITAL) .................................................................................................... 40VCR ..................................................................................................................... 41CBL (Cable box) ................................................................................................. 41SAT ...................................................................................................................... 42DVD .................................................................................................................... 42DVR (Digital video recorder) .......................................................................... 43CD ....................................................................................................................... 44MD ....................................................................................................................... 44DAT ..................................................................................................................... 45DECK .................................................................................................................. 45AMP .................................................................................................................... 45Digital Cable Box .............................................................................................. 46DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) ......................................................................... 46Digital TV TUNER ............................................................................................ 47
Index ...........................................................................................................48
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Getting Started
Installing theBatteriesSlide open the batterycompartment lid and insert twosize AA (R6) batteries (notsupplied). Be sure to match up the+ and – indications on thebatteries with the + and –indications on the batterycompartment.
When to replace thebatteries
Batteries for remote controloperation (two size AA (R6)batteries)Under normal conditions, thebatteries will last up to sixmonths. If the Commander doesnot operate properly, the batteriesmight be drained. When thishappens, replace the batteries withnew ones.
NoteDo not take more than one hour toreplace the batteries. Otherwise, yourcode number settings (page 10) and“learned” remote control signals (page16) will be erased.
Notes on batteries• Do not use an old battery with a new
one, or mix different types ofbatteries together.
• If the electrolyte inside the batteryshould leak, wipe the contaminatedarea of the battery compartment witha cloth and replace the old batterieswith new ones. To prevent electrolytefrom leaking, remove the batteries ifyou plan not to use the Commanderfor a long period of time.
Insert the batteries (negative endfirst) through the guide clampwithin each compartment asshown above.
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Location of Controls1 SET indicator2 SET button3 Component Select buttons
Light or flash during operation.4Number buttons5DIGITAL/ANALOG button6 VOL +/– buttons*7 INFO button8MUTING button*9GUIDE button0 EXIT buttonqa Player Control buttonsqs TV/VIDEO buttonqd POWER buttonqf ENT (enter) buttonqg TWIN VIEW buttonqh CH (channel) +/– buttonsqj SLEEP buttonqk RECALL buttonqlMENU buttonw; Cursor Control buttonswa TOOLS buttonws SYSTEM CONTROL buttonswdDOT button
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
ws
wa
1
5
6
7
8
9
0
qa
2
wd
3
4
About tactile dotsThe number 5 button, the B button and CH + button each have a tactile dot for easeof use.
* Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING buttonsThe Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visualcomponent. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier’s volume when youselect an audio component. You can change this setting (page 25).
NoteThe function of the control buttons varies depending on settings/operating modes.The “Table of Preset Functions” (page 39) shows how the Commander generallyoperates for each component in the factory preset mode.
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SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
2
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2
3
2 Press and while holdingSET, press MENU.
The SET indicator lights up.
Example: To set up a Philips’ TV
1 See the tables in thesupplied “ComponentCode Numbers,” and findthe four-digit componentcode number for thedesired component.If more than one code numberis listed, use the number that islisted first.For example, to set up aPhilips’ TV, you would use thecode number 8011.
Setting a component code
SET
SETMENU
+
NoteAn MD player and a DAV can be set toany of the above Component Selectbuttons. You can assign ComponentSelect buttons to freely set signals ofyour desired components. For furtherinformation, see “Assigning OtherComponents to the Component SelectButtons” (page 33) .For the functions of buttons as for eachcomponent, see “Table of PresetFunctions” (page 39).
Basic Operations
Setting the Code fornon-Sony PresetAudio and VisualComponents— Settingcomponent codesThe Commander is preset at thefactory to operate Sony brand AVcomponents (see the table below).If you are using the Commanderwith a factory-set Sonycomponents, skip the followingprocedures.You can use the Commander withother major brand preset AVcomponents also. To use withother AV components, or Sonycomponents which do notfunction with the Commander,you need to follow the proceduresto set the correct codes for eachcomponent.
ComponentSelect ButtonTV
DVD
SAT
CBL
VCR
CD
TAPE
AMP
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony DVDplayerSony satellitetunerAnalog cableboxSony VHSVCRSony CDplayerSony cassettedeckSony amplifier
Presetcomponent(s)TVTV/VCRComboDVD player
SatellitetunerCable box
VCR
CD player
CassettedeckAmplifier
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3 Press the Component Selectbutton for the desiredcomponent.
The SET indicator and theselected Component Selectbutton lights up.
4 Press the Number buttonsto enter the four-digitcomponent code number.
5 Press ENT.The SET indicator and theComponent Select button lightturns off.
If the Component Select buttonflashes five times beforeturning off, it means that thesetup is incomplete. Start overfrom Step 2.
Continued
Notes• If you press a component code
number that is not on the table in thesupplied “Component CodeNumbers,” or if you press a button inthe wrong order, the ComponentSelect button flashes five times, andthen turns off. Check the componentcode number, and try setting it again.
• If you don’t input anything into theCommander within 20 secondsbetween each step, the setupprocedure will be canceled. To set thecode, start over from Step 2.
• If you press SET while setting thecomponent code, all code numbers willbe lost, and the setup procedure willbe canceled. Start over from Step 2.
To cancel setup, press SET.
TV
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
TV TV
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Setting the Code for non-SonyPreset Audio and VisualComponents — Settingcomponent codes (continued)
Checking if the codenumber works
1 Power on the componentwith its power switch.
2 Press the correspondingComponent Select buttonfor the component youhave set up.The Component Select buttonlights up when you press it,and turns off when you releaseit.
3 Aim the Commander at thecomponent and pressPOWER.The selected Component Selectbutton lights up when youpress a function button, andturns off when you release it.
The component should poweroff.
4 If you have succeeded,check that the Commanderis operating the otherfunctions of yourcomponent, such as channeland volume control.See page 14 for details.
If the Commander does notseem to be workingTry repeating the setup procedureusing the other codes listed for yourcomponent, or try setting the codenumber using the Search function(page 13).
Note on the VOL+/– and MUTINGbuttonsWhen you operate a visualcomponent, the TV button lightsup to indicate that theCommander is controlling ormuting the TV’s volume.
When you operate an audiocomponent, the AMP button lightsup to indicate that theCommander is controlling ormuting the amplifier’s volume.
It is recommended that you firstset the TV and AMP codes beforesetting up any other components.
Note on buttons that havealready “learned” remotecontrol signalsIf another signal has already beenprogrammed on a button usingthe Learning function (page 16),that “learned” signal will continueto work even after you set thecomponent code number. To use itas a preset function button, youmust first erase its “learned”signal (page 22).
TV TV
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
POWER
TV
AMP
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1 Press and while holdingSET, press MENU.
The SET indicator lights up.
2 Press the Component Selectbutton for the desiredcomponent.
The SET indicator and theselected Component Selectbutton lights up.
3 Press CH + or CH – andPOWER in turn until thecomponent reacts asdescribed in the following.TV: Powers offVCR, CBL, DVD, AMP: PowersonCD player, MD player, cassettedeck: Plays back
Press CH + to go to the nextcode number.Press CH – to go back to theprevious code number.The Component Select buttonflashes three times after thenumbers have turned one cycle.One cycle means, for example,the four-digit code numbersbeginning from “8” are cycledthrough.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1
2
4
3
3
1
Setting a ComponentCode by the SearchFunctionYou can find a code numberavailable for a component thatdoesn’t have one in the supplied“Component code numbers.”
Before starting the SearchfunctionSet each component to thefollowing status so that the Searchfunction works effectively.TV, AMP: Power-onCD player, MD player*, cassettedeck: Power-on with a playbacksource (disc, cassette tape, etc.)Other components: Power-off
* If any of these components areassigned to any of theComponent Select buttons (page33), you can set a componentcode using the Search function.
Continued
SET
TV
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
CH
POWER
SETMENU
+
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Example: To operate a videocassette recorder
1 Press the desiredComponent Select button.The Component Select buttonlights up when you press it,and turns off when you releaseit.
4 Press ENT.
The SET indicator and theComponent button turns off.
If the Component Select buttonflashes five times before turningoff, it means that the setup isincomplete. Start over from Step 1.
5 Check if the code numberworks by following theinstructions on page 12.
Notes• If you don’t input anything into the
Commander within 20 secondsbetween each step, the setupprocedure will be canceled. To set thecode, start over from the beginning.
• If you press any button other thanCH +/– and POWER while settingthe component code, all codenumbers will be lost, and the setupprocedure will be canceled. Start overfrom the beginning.
To cancel setup, press SET.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1
2
TV TV
Setting a Component Code bythe Search Function (continued)
VCR VCR
Operating YourComponents with theRemote CommanderWhen you operate a non-Sonycomponent, make sure you set thecomponent code first (page 10).
ENT
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To control the volumePress VOL +/– to control thevolume. Press MUTING to mutethe sound.When you select a visualcomponent, the TV’s volume willbe controlled (TV ComponentSelect button lights up), and whenyou select an audio component,the amplifier’s volume will becontrolled (AMP ComponentSelect button lights up). You canchange this setting (page 25).
Notes• If you used the Learning function
(page 16) to program the VOL +/– orMUTING button to send a signal toany other component, that signal willbe transmitted instead of the volumeor muting of the TV or amplifierwhen you select that component.
• If you used the Learning function(page 16) to program the VOL +/– orMUTING button for the TV or AMPbuttons to send a signal to any othercomponent, that signal will betransmitted only when you select TVor AMP. When you select anothercomponent, the preset volume controlsignals for TV or AMP will betransmitted.
• If you have assigned anothercomponent to the TV or AMP buttons(page 33), the volume of the TV oramplifier cannot be controlled even ifyou select another component.
2 Press any Player Controlbutton.See “Table of Preset Functions”(page 39) for the functions ofbuttons for each component.
NoteThe remote control signals may bedifferent for some components orfunctions. In this case, program theremote control signals with theLearning function (page 16). Note,however, that components andfunctions that do not support theremote control of infrared signals willnot work with this Commander.
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Example: To program the N(Play) signal of your videocassette recorder to the VCR N(Play) button of the Commander
1 Place the RM-VL600 headto head with yourcomponent’s remotecontrol.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
2,7
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4
about 2 – 4 inches(5 – 10 cm) away
Remote control foryour component
RM-VL600
Programming Signalsof Another RemoteControl — LearningFunctionTo operate components orfunctions which do not work evenif you set a component codenumber, use the followingLearning procedure to “teach” anyof the programmable buttons ofthe Commander to operate thefunctions of another remotecontrol. You can also use theLearning function to change thesignals of individual buttons aftersetting the component codenumber (page 10). It isrecommended that you make anote of the “learned” keyfunctions. (It is possible to make anote on the back of the supplied“Component code numbers.”)
Notes• Some specific remote control signals
may not be “learned.”• You can also use a display monitor
for computer display (including abuilt-in tuner type), if theCommander is “learned.”
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4 Press the button on theCommander you want to“teach.”
The SET indicator flashes andthe selected Component Selectbutton lights up. (Learningfunction standby).
If another signal has alreadybeen “learned” by thatbuttonThe SET indicator flashestwice, and the Commandertakes no action returning to itsstate after the ComponentSelect button was pressed inStep 3. Either “teach” toanother free button, or clear thealready “learned” function(page 22) and start over fromthe beginning.
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
2 Press and hold SET for over3 seconds.
The SET indicator flash.
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
3 Press the Component Selectbutton for the componentwhose signals are to be“learned.”
The SET indicator flashes andthe selected Component Selectbutton light up.
VCR
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
Continued
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Programming Signals of AnotherRemote Control — LearningFunction (continued)
5 Press and hold the buttonon the other remote control,until both the SET indicatorand the Component Selectbutton lights up again.During data transfer, only theSET indicator stays lit, and theComponent Select button turnsoff.After data transfer is complete,the Commander returns to itsstate in Step 3.
If the SET indicator flashesfive timesIt means that “learning” isincomplete. Repeat steps 4 and 5.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to“teach” functions to otherbuttons.To “teach” anothercomponent’s remote controlsignalAfter positioning the two remotecommanders as in Step 1 on page16, press the correspondingComponent Select button, and thenfollow Steps 4 and 5 to performLearning.
7 Press SET to finish setting.
SET SET
VCR VCR
during datatransfer
data transfercomplete
Notes• If you do not perform Learning steps
within 20 seconds at any point duringthe process, Learning mode ends.
• If you do not perform Step 5 within10 seconds after Step 4, the learningprocedure returns to Step 3. RepeatStep 4 while the Component Selectbutton lights.
To cancel setup, press SET.
If the Commander does notseem to be workingIf the “learned” button does notoperate properly, “teach” once again.(For example, if the volume becomesvery loud after pressing VOL + onlyonce, noise may have interfered duringthe Learning procedure.)
If you set a component codeafter “learning” a signalIf you have programmed any signal ona button by the Learning function, thatsignal will work even after you set acomponent code.
Note on the REC z signalYou can only “teach” to one button at atime. Therefore you cannot teach asequential button operation (forexample REC z + B) to a single buttonon the Commander. In this case,“teach” the functions of each button onyour component to the Commander.
remote controlof component
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When you “teach” signals toVOL +/– or MUTING•If you used the Learning
function to program the VOL +/–or MUTING buttons to send anysignal to components other thanthe TV or AMP, that signal willbe transmitted only by pressingVOL +/– or MUTING when youselect that component.
•If you used the Learningfunction to program the VOL +/–or MUTING buttons to send anysignal to the TV or AMP, thatsignal will be transmitted onlyafter you select TV or AMP.When you select othercomponents, the “learned”signal will be transmitted.
To “teach” the signals for anair-conditionerSee “Notes on programming thesignals for an air-conditioner” onpage 24.
For accurate Learning•Do not move the remote units
during the Learning procedure.•Be sure to keep holding down
the “learning” button until yourCommander reacts as described.
•Use fresh batteries in bothremote units.
•Avoid Learning in places subjectto direct sunlight or a strongfluorescent light. (Noise mayinterfere during the Learningprocedure.)
•The remote control detector areamay differ depending on eachremote unit. If Learning does notwork, try changing the positionsof the two remote control units.
•When you teach signals of aninteractive signal exchangesystem remote control unit(supplied with some of Sony’samplifiers) to the Commander,the response signal of the mainunit may interfere with thelearning of the Commander. Insuch a case, move to a placewhere the signals will not reachthe main unit (e.g. other rooms,etc.).
IMPORTANTBe sure to place theCommander out of the reach ofsmall children or pets, and lockthe controls using the Holdfunction (page 34).Components such as airconditioners, heaters, electricappliances, and electricshutters or curtains receivingan infrared signal can bedangerous if misused.
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2 Press and hold theComponent Select buttonfor the component whosesignals are to be “learned”for over 3 seconds.
To teach signals to the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons, press andhold the desired SYSTEMCONTROL button for over 3seconds.
Both the SET indicator and theselected Component Selectbutton light up.
When you “teach” signals tothe SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons, only the SET indicatorlights up.
When the SET indicator lightsup, you can release theComponent Select button. TheSET indicator flashes and theselected Component Selectbutton lights up (Learningfunction standby).
When you “teach” signals tothe SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons, you can release theSYSTEM CONTROL buttonwhen the SET indicator lightsup. The SET indicator lightsup, but the SYSTEMCONTROL button does notlight up.
DVD
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
Programming signals of anotherremote control — LearningFunction (continued)
Programming remotecontrol signals to theComponent Select buttonsand System Controlbuttons
You can “teach” one operatingprocedure to a Component Selectbutton and System Controlbuttons, so that when you pressthe Component Select button andSystem Control buttons, theoperation is also automaticallydone.For example, if it is necessary toswitch the input selection of anamplifier to DVD when you use aDVD player, “teach” an inputselect signal to the DVD button.After “learning,” the inputselection of an amplifier isautomatically switched to DVDjust by pressing DVD. (For thisoperation, the amplifier shouldfirst be turned on.)
Example: To “teach” the DVDinput remote control signal ofyour amplifier to the DVDComponent Select button of theCommander
1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page16).
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3 Press and hold the buttonon the other remote control,until the SET indicatorlights and all theComponent Select buttonsflash again.
During data transfer, only theSET indicator stays lit, and theComponent Select button turnsoff.
If the SET indicator flashesfive timesIt means that “learning” isincomplete. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to“teach” remote controlsignals to other buttons.
5 Press SET to finish“learning.”
Notes• If you do not perform Learning steps
within 20 seconds at any point duringthe process, Learning mode ends.
• If you do not perform Step 3 within10 seconds after Step 2, the Learningprocedure returns to Step 1. Repeatfrom Step 2 while the ComponentSelect button is lit.
To cancel “learning,” press SET.
If another signal has alreadybeen “learned” by thatbuttonThe SET indicator flashes twice,and the Commander takes noaction, returning to its state afterSET was pressed and held in Step 2.Either “teach” to another freebutton, or clear the already“learned” function (page 22) andstart over from the beginning.
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Example: To erase the “learned”function from the Numberbutton 1 in VCR mode
1 Press and hold SET for over3 seconds.
The SET indicator flashes.
2 While holding the desiredComponent Select buttonpressed, press the buttonyou want to erase.
When erasing of the “learned”function is completed, theselected Component Selectbutton light turns off.
NoteBe sure to press the button youwant to erase while pressing theComponent Select Button. If yourelease the Component Selectbutton, the Commander changes toLearning mode.
3 Press SET to finish setting.
To cancel erasing, press SET.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1,3
2
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SETSET
VCR VCR
Programming signals of anotherremote control — LearningFunction (continued)
Changing or erasing thefunction of a “learned”buttonTo change the “learned” function,clear it first and perform Learningagain.
To clear the “learned” functionof a single button
1+VCR
SET
during dataerasing
data erasingcomplete
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SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
x
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
To clear all function signals“learned” for a specificComponent Select button
Example: To erase all functions“learned” by the VCR button
1 Press and hold SET for over3 seconds.
The SET indicator flashes.
SET
To erase the learned function ofthe Component Select buttonand System Control buttons
Example: To erase the function“learned” by the TV button
1 While holding SET pressed,press and hold the TVComponent Select buttonfor over 3 seconds.
When erasing of a “learned”function is completed, the SETindicator light turns off.
To erase the learnedfunction of a SYSTEMCONTROL buttonWhile holding SET pressed, pressand hold the desired SYSTEMCONTROL button for over 3seconds.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1,3
2
Continued
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Programming signals of anotherremote control — LearningFunction (continued)
2 While holding x pressed,press the Component Selectbutton you want to erase.
When erasing of a “learned”function has completed, all theother Component Select buttonlights turn off.
Notes• With this operation, you can only
erase the “learned” functions ofall buttons for a specificcomponent.
• To erase a single “learned”function of a Component Selectbutton, see page 22.
3 Press SET to finish setting.
To cancel erasing, press SET.
SETSET
VCR VCR
VCR
during dataerasing
data erasingcomplete
Notes on programming thesignals for an air-conditionerAbout seasonal adjustmentsIf you change the settings of theair-conditioner for the season, youhave to program the remotecontrol signals of the new settingson the Commander.
If the power-on/off operationdoes not work correctlyIf the Commander can onlyoperate “ON” with one buttonand “OFF” with another, whileyour air-conditioner’s remotecontrol can operate “ON/OFF”with a single button, program thesignal on two buttons of theCommander as follows.
1 Clear the “learned” power-on/off signal on the programmedbutton of the Commander.
2 Reprogram only the power-onsignal of the air-conditioner onthe button of the Commanderby following the steps of“Programming signals ofanother remote control-Learning Function” (page 16).
3 Program the power-off signal ofthe air-conditioner on anotherbutton of the Commander.
The two buttons of theCommander have beenprogrammed with the power-onsignal and the power-off signal ofthe air-conditioner respectively, sothat you can operate the air-conditioner with the Commander.
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1 Press and while holdingSET, press MENU.
The SET indicator lights up.
Component SelectbuttonTVVCRCBLDVDSATAMPCDTAPE
Controls the volume of
TVTVTVTVTVamplifieramplifieramplifier
Advanced Features
Controlling the Volumeof Visual ComponentsConnected to an AudioSystemThe Commander is factory presetbased on the assumption that youhear the sound of your visualcomponents from your TVspeakers, and that you hear soundof your audio components fromthe loudspeakers connected toyour amplifier.
For example, to control thevolume while using a VCR, youdon’t need to press the TV buttonto control the TV volume.
The following table shows thefactory setting of which volumewould be controlled for eachcomponent.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1
2
1
However, if your visualcomponents are connected to anaudio system, you may want tohear TV or VCR sound from theloudspeakers via your amplifier orDAV, not from your TV speakers.In this case, you need to changethe factory preset so that you cancontrol the volume of your visualcomponents without first havingto switch to the amplifier or DAV.
SETMENU
+
To change the Factory Preset ofthe Volume Control
Continued
SET
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SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
To set only the audiocomponents’ volume controlsto AMPPress VOL – while holdingMUTING pressed.
Only AMP lights up when youpress these buttons, and thenturns off when you release them.
Press and while holding VOL–,press MUTING.
Volume control setting complete.
Visual components are:TV, video cassette recorder,analog cable box, digital cablebox, digital satellite tuner,DVD player, digital videorecorder
Audio components are:CD player, MD player,cassette deck, amplifier, DAV
To cancel setting, press SET.
Notes• If you used the Learning function to
program the VOL +/– or MUTINGbuttons to send a signal to acomponent, the procedure above willnot change the function of the VOL+/– and MUTING buttons.
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
Controlling the Volume of VisualComponents Connected to anAudio System (continued)
2 While holding MUTINGpressed, press VOL + orVOL –.
To set all volume controls toAMPPress VOL + while holdingMUTING pressed.All Component Select buttonslight up when you press thesebuttons, and then turn offwhen you release them.
Press and while holding VOL+,press MUTING.
Volume control setting complete.
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Example: To clear the Power-oncommand
1 Press and while holdingSET, press MENU.
The SET indicator lights up.
Adding an ExtraFunction to theComponent SelectButtons
Programming the Power-Oncommand of the selectedcomponent just by pressingthat Component Selectbutton (for Sonycomponents only)When a code number of a Sonycomponent is set to a ComponentSelect button, the Power-On signalis automatically programmed tothe button. You can select thedesired component and power iton by just pressing thatComponent Select button.
SETMENU
+
2 While holding POWERpressed, press the desiredComponent Select button.While the POWER button ispressed, the Component Selectbuttons that Sony componentsare set to flash in the followingorder.TVtDVDtSATtCBLtVCRtCDtTAPEtAMPThe Component Select buttonsthat Sony components are notset to do not flash.
Continued
SET
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
12
1
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To cancel the setting, press SET.
To program the Power-OncommandRepeat the same procedure,pressing the desired ComponentSelect button.
Notes• If the component code of a non-Sony
brand has been set on a ComponentSelect button, you cannot programthe Power-On function on it. If youchange the component code (page 10)after setting the Power-On function,the Power-On function is cleared.(The Component Select button flashestwice to indicate that you cannot setthis function.)
• Even if you used the Learningfunction (page 16) to program asignal on a Component Select button,you can program the Power-Onfunction on that button but it cannotbe used. If you clear the “learned”function on that button, you can usethe Power-On function.
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SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1,3
1
2
Executing a Series ofCommands — SystemControl FunctionsWith the System Control function,you can program a series ofoperating commands, and executethem by pressing just one button.You can program up to 16consecutive operation steps toeach of the SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons (A – D).If you have set the System Controlfunction for a Component Selectbutton (page 33), the execution ofthe programmed commandsbegins when you press theComponent Select button for morethan 2 seconds.When executing the programmedcommands, each remotecommander signal is transmitted.
Example: To watch a video, youcan set a series of operations asfollows:
Power on the TV.r
Power on the video (VCR).r
Power on the amplifier.r
Set the input selector of theamplifier to VIDEO 1.
rSet the input mode of the TVto VIDEO 1.
rStart video playback.
Continued
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Example: To program theprocedure above to the SYSTEMCONTROL B button
1 Press and while holdingSET, press the SYSTEMCONTROL B button.The SET indicator light turnson.
If a System Control function(System Control Macro) hasalready been set on the button,the SET indicator flashes twice.The setting procedure isautomatically canceled.
2 Set the System Controlfunction.With this example, pressbuttons in sequence as below:
You can program up to 16consecutive steps on each ofthe SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons (A – D), including theinitial step of pressing switchto a Component Select button.
3 Press SET to complete theprogramming.The SYSTEM CONTROLbutton light turns off.
To program a new series ofoperations for those buttonswhich already have a controlprogram set
Erase the program (page 31).
Notes• If you interrupt the procedure at any
point for over 20 seconds, the settingmode ends and the series ofcommands will be programmed up tothat point. In this case, clear theprogram (page 31) and start againfrom Step 1 to set the entire programfrom the beginning. You cannotcontinue programming once thesetting mode ends.
• If a SYSTEM CONTROL button hasalready “learned” a remote controlsignal (page 16), you can program aSystem Control function (SystemControl Macro), but the function doeswill not work until you clear theLeaning function. To clear theLearning function, see “Changing orerasing the function of a “learned”button” on page 22.
• If you change the component codenumber (page 10) or program a newsignal by using the Learning function(page 16) on a key or a button thathas been programmed with a seriesof commands using the SystemControl function, the new signal willbe transmitted when you press thecorresponding SYSTEM CONTROLbutton.
• While in setting mode, you cannotclear any operation step you haveprogrammed. If you haveprogrammed an incorrect operationby mistake, start again from Step 1.
• If you try to program more than 16steps, the System Control settingmode ends, and the 16 steps you haveprogrammed are registered. If youwant to program the steps again,clear the program (page 31) and startagain from Step 1.
SET
POWERTV
1
VCR
POWERPOWER
VCR
AMP
VIDEO1
TV
TV/VIDEO
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Executing a Series of Commands— System Control Functions(continued)
Tips for programming theSystem Control functions
The following information helpsyou to program a consecutiveoperation steps.
About the order of operationstepsSome of the components may notaccept consecutive remote controlsignals. For example, some TVsgenerally may not respond to thenext signal right after the Power-on signal. So, a series ofcommands such as TV Power-onand input select may not workproperly.In this case, insert other signals toother components such as in theexample below:TV Power-ontVCR Power-ontVCR playbacktTV input select
To clear programmedcommands
1 Press and while holdingSET, press and hold formore than 3 seconds theSYSTEM CONTROL buttonyou want to clear.
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Programming aSeries of Commandson the ComponentSelect ButtonsAs with the SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons, you can also program aseries of operating commands forthe Component Select buttons (upto 16 steps).To execute the commandsprogrammed on a ComponentSelect button by the SystemControl function, press the buttonfor more than 2 seconds.
Notes• When you press the button for less
than 2 seconds, it works as a normalComponent Select button, and theprogrammed function does not work.
• See also “Tips for programming theSystem Control functions” on page 31.
Example: To program theprocedure on page 29 for theVCR Component Select button
1 Press and while holdingSET, press the VCRComponent Select button.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1,3
2
The SET indicator and the VCRComponent Select button lightsturn on.
If a Control Program function(Component Macro) hasalready been set on the button,the button flashes twice. Thesetting procedure isautomatically canceled.
2 Set the Control Programfunction.With this example, press thebuttons in sequence as below:
You can program up to 16consecutive steps on each ofthe Component Select buttons,including the first step ofpressing to select a ComponentSelect button.
3 Press SET to complete theprogramming.The VCR Component Selectbutton light turns off.
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
POWERTV
1
VCR
POWERPOWER
VCR
AMP
VIDEO1
TV
TV/VIDEO
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Programming a Series ofCommands on the ComponentSelect Buttons (continued)
To clear programmedcommands
1 Press and while holdingSET, press and hold formore than 3 seconds theComponent Select buttonyou want to clear.
Notes• You can program a Control Program
function (Component Macro) for aComponent Select button on whichthe Power-On function (page 27) hasbeen programmed. In this case, thePower-On function is executed whenyou press the Component Selectbutton, or when you select anothercomponent while the consecutiveControl Program is being executed.
• If the procedure is interrupted the atany point for over more than 20seconds, the setting mode ends andthe series of commands will beprogrammed up to that point. In thiscase, clear the program (page 33) andstart again from Step 1 to set theentire program from the beginning.You cannot continue programmingonce the setting mode ends.
• If a Component Select button hasalready “learned” a remote controlsignal (page 16), you can program aControl Program function(Component Macro), but the functiondoes will not work until you clear the“Learned” Function. To clear theLearning Learned Function, see“Changing or erasing the function ofa “learned” button” on page 22.
• While you are setting a program, youcan insert a 0.4 second interval beforethe next step is executed by pressingthe same Component Select buttonagain. For the example above in thestep 2, you can insert a 0.4 secondinterval between the TV-on signaland the TV/VIDEO switching signalat the exercising as the program isexecuted by pressing the buttonsTVtPOWERtTV.
Assigning OtherComponents to theComponent SelectButtonsYou can assign anothercomponent to any of theComponent Select buttons notbeing used.Once if you set a ComponentSelect button to a different type ofcomponent, the enteredcomponent‘s code numberbecomes effective.
Notes• To use the original component
setting, set the component codenumber again (page 10).
• If you enter a new brand‘scomponent code number withoutclearing the previous “learned”functions on that Component Selectbutton, the previously “learned”functions remain effective. Erase thefunctions you do not use frequently.
• You can only assign a TV to the TVComponent Select button.
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1 Press and while holdingPOWER, press TV/VIDEOand CH +.
The SET button and theComponent Select buttoncurrently selected flash once,and the Hold function is set.
While the Hold function is on,no function can be operated.(The SET button and theComponent Select buttoncurrently selected flash twice.)
To unlock the controlPress and while holding POWER,press TV/VIDEO and CH –.The SET button and theComponent Select buttoncurrently selected flash once, andthe Hold function is released.
TV/VIDEOPOWER
CH
+ +
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
(twice)
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
(once)
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
xAll the buttons are locked.
(once)
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
1
1
Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls— Hold FunctionTo prevent accidental operation,you can lock all the buttons withthe Hold function.
x
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1 While holding POWERpressed, press TV/VIDEOand VOL –.
When pressing the POWERbutton and the TV/VIDEObutton, all the ComponentSelect buttons go off. Whenpressing the VOL – buttonwhile holding down thePOWER button and the TV/VIDEO button, the SETindicator lights up and theComponent Select buttons lightup one by one. When the SETindicator turns off at last, allsettings are cleared, and theCommander returns to itsoriginal state.
Erasing All Settings— To reset theCommander to itsfactory settingsYou can erase all remote controlsignals programmed by the“learned“ function to reset theCommander to its factory settings.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO 1
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
SET
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR AMP
TV/VIDEOPOWER
VOL
+ +
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Specifications
Operating distanceApprox. 32.8 ft (10 m) (variesdepending on components ofdifferent manufacturers)
Power requirementsTwo size AA (R6) batteries
Battery lifeApprox. 1 year (varies depending onfrequency of button use - up toapprox. 300 times per day.)
DimensionsApprox. 2 1/8 × 8 3/4 × 1 3/16 in(53 × 220 × 29 mm) (w × h × d)
MassApprox. 4.8 oz (135 g) (not includingbatteries)
Design and specifications are subject tochange without notice.
Additional Information
Precautions•Do not drop the unit or give a
shock to the unit, or it may causea malfunction.
•Do not leave the unit in alocation near heat sources, or ina place subject to direct sunlight,excessive dust or sand, moisture,rain or mechanical shock.
•Do not put foreign objects intothe unit. Should any liquid orsolid object fall into the unit,have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating theunit any further.
•Do not expose the remote controldetectors of your components todirect sunlight or other strongillumination. Too much lightthere can interfere with remotecontrol operations.
•Be sure to place the Commanderout of the reach of small childrenor pets. Components such as airconditioners, heaters, electricappliances, and electric shuttersor curtains receiving an infraredsignal can be dangerous ifmisused.
MaintenanceClean the surface with a soft clothslightly moistened with water or amild detergent solution. Do notuse any type of solvent such asalcohol, benzene or thinner as theymay damage the finish of thesurface.
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TroubleshootingIf you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, firstcheck the batteries (page 8), then check the items below.
Remedy• Move closer to the component. The maximum operating
distance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the
component, and that there are no obstructions between theCommander and the component.
• Power on the components first, if necessary.• Make sure you have pressed the correct Component Select
button. In case of CBL or DVD, make sure the desiredcomponent is selected.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. Forexample, if your component didn’t come with a remotecommander, it probably isn’t capable of being controlled by aremote commander.
• You have assigned a different component to the ComponentSelect button. Check the component assigned to that buttonand the component code.
• If your visual components are connected to an audio system,make sure you have set up the Commander as described in“Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected toan Audio System” (page 25).
• You have assigned another component on the TV or AMPbutton (page 33). In this case, the volume cannot be controlledwhen you select components other than a TV or AMP.
• Batteries are weakened.Replace them with new ones.
• Set the component code correctly. If the code that is listed firstfor your component does not work, try all the codes for yourcomponent in the order in which they are listed in thesupplied “Component Code Numbers.”
• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the buttonsdo not function correctly even after you have set thecomponent codes, then use the Learning function to programthe remote control signals for the component (page 16).
• The component may be operated with a code number that isnot listed in the “Component code numbers”. See “Setting aComponent Code by the Search Function” (page 13) and trysetting a code number again with the Search function.
• When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchangesystem remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’samplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of themain unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander.In such a case, move to a place where the signals will notreach the main unit (e.g., another room, etc.).
• Make sure that the Remote Commander has “learned” thecorrect signals. If not, see “For accurate Learning” (page 19)and try the Learning procedure again (page 16).
SymptomYou cannot operatecomponents.
You cannot control thevolume.
The Component Selectbuttons flash by aconstant interval whenyou press a button.You cannot operate acomponent even aftersetting the componentcode numbers.
The Commander fails tolearn the remote controlsignals.
You cannot operate acomponent even afteryou programmed theremote control signalswith the Learningfunction.
Continued
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SymptomThe SET indicator flashesfive times during theLearning procedure.
A Component Selectbutton flashes five timesduring setting.The SET indicator flashestwice during theLearning procedure.
All Component Selectbuttons flash twice.After programming thePower-On command of acomponent, pressing thatComponent Select buttondoes not functioncorrectly.
The System Controlfunction or ControlProgram function doesnot work properly.
Remedy• Learning has not succeeded. See “For accurate Learning”
(page 19) and try the Learning procedure again (page 16).• There are no available buttons for “learning”. Clear
infrequently used Learned functions (page 22), then carry outlearning procedure.
• The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied“Component Code Numbers” and try setting the componentcodes again (page 10).
• A selected Component Select button or another button to beset has any remote control signals programmed by Learningfunction (page 16). Clear the “learned” signals (page 22) orselect another button which has no “learned” signals, and trysetting again.
• The Hold function is on. Unlock the Hold function (page 34).
• A Learning function has already been set on the ComponentSelect button. If a Learning function has been set (page 16),you can program the Power-On function on the ComponentSelect button (page 27) but the Power-On setting will notwork until you clear the “learned” function. Erase the“learned” function after the setting the Power-On function.This function is for Sony components only.
• When you program a System Control function or ControlProgram function, make sure to follow the correct steps(pages 29, 32).
• Change the direction the Remote Commander is aimed. If theproblem persists, position the programmed componentscloser together.
• If the remote control receivers of the components are too farapart, or if something is blocking the signals between them,some of the components may not operate in sequence evenafter you press the programmed button. If some of thecomponents do not operate correctly because of the above orany other reason, position the components back to the waythey were before you set the System Control function orControl Program function. Failure to do this can result inincorrect operation when you use these functions again.
• Some components may not always be powered on by theSystem Control function or Control Program function. This isbecause the power of the component turns on and offalternately when receiving the power on/off signal. In thiscase, check the operating component‘s power on/off statebefore using the System Control function.
• If you change the AV brands‘ component code number (page10) set on a Component Select button that has beenprogrammed for a series of commands by the ControlProgram function, the new signal will be transmitted whenyou press the corresponding Component Select button.
• The intervals between steps may be too short. Depending onthe components, you may need to insert an interval betweenconsecutive controls. You can insert an interval by changingthe order of pressing the buttons. (You can insert an intervalbetween steps when programming the Component Selectbutton.)
• If a SYSTEM CONTROL button or a Component Select buttonhas already “learned” a remote control signal (page 16), youcan program a System Control function (System ControlMacro) or a Control Program function (Component Macro),but the function will not work until you clear the Learnedfunction. To clear the Learned function, see “Changing orerasing the function of a “learned” button” on page 22.
For the customers in the U.S.A
Customer Support InformationAfter you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the RemoteCommander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helplineat 1-800-822-2217.
Troubleshooting (continued)
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qaw;
1 – 9, 0, ENT,DOT
q;TV/VIDEO
4INFO(DISPLAY)
qfSLEEP
qhMENU
TV(ANALOG)FUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To change the inputmode.To display the currentchannel on TV.To operate SLEEPfunction on the TV(works only for a TVwith SLEEP function).To call up the MENUdisplay.
Appendices
Table of PresetFunctions
NoteThere may be some components orfunctions that cannot be operated withthis Commander.
KEY DISPLAYqjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
qsTWIN VIEW(PIP ON/OFF)
8M
(PIP CH +)
8m
(PIP CH –)
8REC z(PIP INPUT)
8X
(PIP STILL)8N
(PIP SWAP)
8x
(PIP MOVE)qdCH +/–
qgRECALL
3VOL +/–
5MUTING
6GUIDE(EPG)
7EXITqkTOOLS
(OPTION)
FUNCTIONTo move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To enter the selection ofthe MENU display.To turn on/off the“window” picture.To change the TVchannel + in the“window” picture.To change the TVchannel – in the“window” picture.To change the inputmode of the “window”picture.To freeze the “window”picture.To swap the “main”picture and the“window” picture.To move the location ofthe “window”picture.Channel up: +Channel down: –To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK orCHANNEL RETURNfunction on the TVdepending on the settingof the TV’smanufacturer.Volume up: +Volume down: –To mute the volume onthe TV. Press again toturn muting off.To use the programguide.To exit the mode.To go into the OPTIONsetting mode.
SET POWER
SATDVDTV CBL
TAPECDVCR
1VIDEO1
2VIDEO2
3AUX
4TUNER
5CD
6TAPE
7MD
8TV
9PHONO
VOL CH
0DVD
DIGITAL/ANALOG
TWIN VIEW
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE MENU
EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
RECALLMUTING
AMP
ENT
OK
A B C D
TV/VIDEO
9
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
w;
qs
qa
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
ql
qk
Continued
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qaw;
1 – 9, 0, ENT,DOT
q;TV/VIDEO
4INFO(DISPLAY)
qfSLEEP
qhMENU
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
qsTWIN VIEW(PIP ON/OFF)
8M
(VIDEO 3)
8m
(VIDEO 1)
8REC z(VIDEO 4)
8X
(VIDEO 6)
8N
(VIDEO 2)
8x
(VIDEO 5)
qdCH +/–
qgRECALL
3VOL +/–
TV(DIGITAL)FUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To change the inputmode.To display the currentchannel on TV.To operate the SLEEPfunction on the TV(works only for a TV withthe SLEEP function).To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To enter the selection ofthe MENU display.To turn the “window”picture on/off.To select the inputsource.VIDEO 3To select the inputsource.VIDEO 1To select the inputsource.VIDEO 4To select the inputsource.VIDEO 6To select the inputsource.VIDEO 2To select the inputsource.VIDEO 5Channel up: +Channel down: –To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK orCHANNEL RETURNfunction on the TVdepending on the settingof the TV’smanufacturer.Volume up: +Volume down: –
Table of Preset Functions(continued)
KEY DISPLAY5MUTING
6GUIDE(EPG)
7EXIT2DIGITAL/
ANALOGqkTOOLS
(OPTION)
FUNCTIONTo mute the volume onthe TV. Press again toturn muting off.To use the programguide.To exit the mode.To select DIGITAL/ANALOGTo go into the OPTIONsetting mode.
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qa
1 – 9, 0, ENT
4INFO(DISPLAY)
q;TV/VIDEO(ANT/SW)
qfSLEEP(INPUTSELECT)
qhMENU
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
8m
8N
8M
8REC z
8x
8X
qdCH +/–
7EXITqgRECALL
(DRIVE SELECT)
VCRFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To expose the on-screendisplay.To switch the antennaoutput.To change the inputmode.
To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To enter the selection ofthe MENU display.To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z*.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.Channel up: +Channel down: –To exit the mode.To select the deck.
* In order to avoid recording bymistake, the REC z button does notwork by itself.
KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qa
1 – 9, 0, ENT
qdCH +/–
qgRECALL
CBL (Cable box)FUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or , press 5 and ENT.)Channel up :+Channel down : –To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK orCHANNEL RETURNfunction.
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER11 – 9, 0
w;DOT(+10)
qaENT
4INFO(DISPLAY)
6GUIDE(CLEAR)
7RETURN(EXIT)
qfSLEEP(SUBTITLE)
qhMENU(DVDMENU)
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
8m
8N
8M
8REC z
8x
8X
qd> (CH +)
qd. (CH –)
qkTOOLS(TOP MENU)
qgDRIVESELECT(RECALL)
DVDFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.Number buttons: To setitems selected from thescreen.To select numbers 10and above.To enter the setting. Toset items selected fromthe screen.To show the current playstatus on the screen.To clear the selectedcharacters from thescreen.To return to the lastprevious screen.To switch the subtitle.
To display the DVDmenu.
To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To execute itemsselected from the screen.To rewind.To play.To fast-forwardTo record, press Nwhile pressing REC z*.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To proceed to the nextlocation or song.channel upTo proceed to theprevious location orsong.channel downTo display the DVD topmenu.To select the beck.
KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qaw;
1 – 9, 0, ENT,DOT
q;TV/VIDEO(TV/SAT)
4INFO(DISPLAY)
qfSLEEP(FAVORITE)
qsTWIN VIEW(StationIndex)
6GUIDE
7EXITqhMENU
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
qdCH +/–
qgRECALL
qkTOOLS(OPTION)
SATFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 ( or, press 5 and ENT)To switch the output ofthe SAT receiver to theTV. (When you connecta TV cable or antenna tothe receiver, the outputswitches between a TVand SAT program.)To turn on the display.
To use the “FAVORITE”function.To bring up the StationIndex.
To bring up MasterGuide.To exit the mode.To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To bring up the StationIndex when a programguide is not displayed.To select the channelthat is highlighted.Channel up : +Channel down : –To return to the lasttuned station.To go into the OPTIONsetting mode.
* In order to avoid recording bymistake, the REC z button does notwork by itself.
Table of Preset Functions(continued)
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qaw;
1 – 9, 0, ENT,DOT
q;TV/VIDEO(INPUT)
4INFO(DISPLAY)
7CLEAR6GUIDE
(EPG)8m
8N
8M
8REC z
8x
8X
qhMENU
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qfSLEEP(FAVORITE)
qsTWIN VIEW(S. INDEX)
qgRECALL
DVR (Digital video recorder)FUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To switch the output ofthe SAT receiver to theTV. (When connecting aTV cable or antenna tothe receiver, the outputswitches between a TVand SAT program).To turn on the display.
To clear the setting.To bring up MasterGuide.To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z*2.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To use the “FAVORITE”function.To bring up the StationIndex.To select the channelpreviously selected.
KEY DISPLAYqjOK
qdCHANNEL+/–
2DIGITAL/ANALOG(REPLAY*1)
FUNCTIONTo bring up the StationIndex when a programguide is not displayed.To select the channelthat is highlighted.Channel up: +Channel down: –To replayOr to go into REC/REVIEW mode duringplay (After about 5-second rewind, replaybegins).
*1 This key corresponds to Tivo service orthe replay service. Refer to its instructionmanual for details.
*2 In order to avoid recording bymistake, the REC z button does notwork by itself.
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Table of Preset Functions(continued)
KEY DISPLAY9POWER11 – 9, 0
w;DOT(+10)
qaENTERqgRECALL
(D.SKIP)8m
8N
8M
8x
8X
qdCH + (>)qdCH – (.)
4INFO(DISPLAY)
6GUIDE(CLEAR)
qkTOOLS(PLAY MODE)
CDFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select the tracknumber. 0 selects track10.To select track numbersabove 10, see thedescriptions on the +10button below.To select numbers 10and above.To enter the setting.To select next disk.
To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To stop.To pause.To select the next track.To select the previoustrack.To switch the display ofthe CD player to ON/OFF.To clear the setting.
To change the playmode cyclically.
KEY DISPLAY9POWER11 – 9, 0
w;DOT(+10)
qaENTERqgRECALL
(D.SKIP)8m
8N
8M
8REC z
8x
8X
qdCH + (>)qdCH – (.)
4INFO(DISPLAY)
6GUIDE(CLEAR)
qkTOOLS(PLAY MODE)
7EXIT(REC MODE)
qsTWIN VIEW(CD-SYNC)
MDFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select the tracknumber. 0 selects track10.To select track numbersabove 10, see thedescriptions on the +10button below.To select numbers 10and above.To enter the setting.To select the next disc.
To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To select the next track.To select the previoustrack.To switch the display ofthe CD player to ON/OFF.To clear the setting.
To change the playmode cyclically.To toggle the recordingmode.To start synchronizingwith the CD.
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER8m
8N
w;DOT (n)8M
8REC z
8x
8X
qgRECALL(A/B)
7EXIT (z)
qjf (N)qjF (x)qjG (M)qjg (m)qaENT (n)qkTOOLS (X)
DECKFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To rewind.To play.To reverse.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To select the tape deck:Deck A or B (dualcassette deck only).To record, press f whilepressing MENU. Firstrelease f, then releaseMENU.*To play.*To stop.*To fast-forward.*To rewind.*To reverse.To pause.*
KEY DISPLAY9POWER11 – 9, 0
qaENTER8m
8N
8M
8REC z
8x
8X
qdCH + (>)
qdCH – (.)
4INFO(DISPLAY)
DATFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select a programnumber.To enter the setting.To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To proceed to the nextsong.To proceed to theprevious song.To change the displaymode or turn the displayon/off.
* Activated when using a doublecassette deck(for deck A of Sony component)
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
10
q;TV/VIDEO(INPUT)
qgRECALL(SHIFT)
qdCH+/–
3VOL +/–
5MUTING
qaENTER6GUIDE
(BAND)
AMPFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select the inputsource: VIDEO 1To select the inputsource: VIDEO 2To select the inputsource: AUXTo select the inputsource: TUNERTo select the inputsource: CDTo select the inputsource: TAPETo select the inputsource: MDTo select the inputsource: TVTo select the inputsource: PHONOTo select the inputsource: DVDTo change the inputselect cyclically.To shift band or presetselect.Presetting or tuningfrequency up: +Presetting or tuningfrequency down: –Volume up: +Volume down: –To mute the volume onthe AMP. Press again toturn muting off.To enter the setting.To select FM/AM.
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qa1-9, 0, ENT
q;TV/VIDEO(INPUT)
4INFO
qfSLEEP(Favorite)
6GUIDE(EPG)
qhMENU
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
qdCH +(PAGE +)CH –(PAGE –)
qgRECALL
7EXITqkTOOLS
(OPTION)
Digital Cable BoxFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5(or, press 5and ENT).Select either TV or Cablefor viewing (By passmode).Calls up title bar andtoggles title bar on/off.To switch the“FAVORITE” TVchannel listprogrammed by acustomer to ON/OFFTo switch the EPGdisplay to ON/OFF.To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To command to executefor EPG.Channel up: +
Channel down: –
To toggle the currentchannel/the lastprevious channel.To exit the setting menu.To display the functiontag.
KEY DISPLAY9POWER
11 – 9, 0
w;DOT(+10)
qaENTER8m
8N
8M
8REC*8x
8X
qkTOOLS(TOP MENU)
4INFO(DVDDISPLAY)
qd.
qd>
q;INPUT(TV/VIDEO)
qfSUBTITLEqjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
qhMENU7EXIT
(RETURN)3VOLUME +3VOLUME –5MUTING
6GUIDE(CLEAR)
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)FUNCTIONTo turn the power on/offNumber buttons: To setitems selected on thescreenTo select numbers 10and aboveTo enter the settingTo rewindTo playTo fast-forwardTo recordTo stopTo pauseTo display the TopMenuTo show the current playstatus on the screen
To proceed to theprevious location orsongTo proceed to the nextlocation or songTo change the inputmodeTo switch the subtitleTo move the cursorupwardTo move the cursordownwardTo move the cursor tothe rightTo move the cursor tothe leftTo enter the selection ofthe MENU displayTo call up the MENUTo return to the previousdisplay on the MENUVolume up (DAV)Volume down (DAV)To mute the volume.Press again to turnmuting off.To clear the setting.
Table of Preset Functions(continued)
* To avoid accidental recording, theREC key does not work unlesspressed for more than 1 second(factory setting).
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KEY DISPLAY9POWER1qaw;
1 – 9, 0, ENT,DOT
4INFO(DISPLAY)
qfSLEEP(FAVORITE)
qhMENU
qjf
qjF
qjG
qjg
qjOK
qdCH +/–
qgRECALL
6GUIDE(EPG)
Digital TV TUNERFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To display the currentchannel.To use the “FAVORITE”function.To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To enter the selection ofthe MENU display.Channel up: +Channel down: –To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK orCHANNEL RETURNfunction on the TVdepending on the settingof the TV’smanufacturer.To use the programguide.
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Index
A, BBatteries 8
C, DChanging 22CH (CHANNEL) button 13Clearing/Changing
learned signal 22, 23Power-On command 27
Code numbers 10, 13Component Select buttons
assigning other components 33programming a signal 16programming a series of
commands 32setting the Power-On function 27
EErasing 35
F, G, H, I, J, KFactory setting 35
LLearning Function 16Locking control of the Commander 34
MMUTING button 12, 15, 19, 26
N, ONumber buttons 11, 22
P, Q, R, SPower-On function
setting 27Preset components 10System Control Functions 29
T, UTroubleshooting 37
V, W, X, Y, ZVOL buttons 12, 15, 19, 26, 35Volume Control 12, 15, 25
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