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RM-AV2500

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, donot open the cabinet. Referservicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

WARNINGYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s RecordThe model number is located on the frontpanel.The serial number is located on the innerside of the battery compartment.Record these numbers in the spacesprovided below. Refer to them wheneveryou call upon your Sony dealerregarding this product.

Model No. RM-AV2500Serial No.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INTHE U.S.A.

NOTEThis equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

– Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment to an outlet ona circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

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FeaturesThe RM-AV2500 Remote Commanderprovides centralized control of all yourAV components from a single remotecommander and saves the trouble ofoperating different AV components withdifferent remote control devices. Thefollowing are its main features.

Centralized control of Sony AVcomponents with this one remotecommanderThis Commander is preset at the factoryto operate Sony brand components, soyou can use it out of the box as a controlcenter for your Sony AV components.

Remote control signals for non-Sonycomponents are also presetThis Commander is preset for most majorbrands components including Sony. Youcan remote control your components bysetting their code numbers (page 8).

Learning function for programmingother remote control signals youneedThis Commander has a learning function,to learn remote control signals to operatenon-preset components or functions(page 15).In addition, the Commander can learnremote control signals (infrared signalsonly) of non-Audio Visual componentssuch as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (somespecific appliances or functions may notbe available) (page 35).

Setting a maximum of 24 macrocommands of a maximum of 32successive stepsA maximum of 24 macro commandswhich provide a maximum of 32successive steps by pressing a singlebutton can be set (12 system controlmacros and 12 component macros).Macro execution speed is changeable. Allpower on/off macro commands for Sonycomponents are preset at the factory.

Multi component in one screenWhen you operate a lot of equipment alltogether, you need not change the screen.When watching a DVD, the DVD runsystem key, the Power key for TV andReceiver or the input change key can bedisplayed on one screen, and it can beoperated, without switching the screen.

Alias functionKeys memorized on other screen can belink, it is not necessary to learning again.For example, it is useful to display thePower key for TV or the input changekey on the CABLE screen (page 43).

Channel macro function allows youto select a channel with a single keyUp to 4 key steps can be programmed onmacro keys. If you set the key operationsfor entering a channel number on amacro key, you can select the channel bypressing that macro key (page 41).

Easy-to-operate touch key LCD withblue back lightThis Commander has a touch key LCDthat changes the key display according tothe selected component. The Commanderis easy to operate as only the keysnecessary to operate the selectedcomponent are displayed. The displaybacklight allows operation even in thedark.

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Table of Contents

Getting StartedInstalling the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6

When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 6

Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 7

Basic OperationsSetting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ................................................. 8

Setting a component code ................................................................................................... 8Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 10Finding a component code with the Search function .................................................... 11

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 13To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 14Notes on operating your components ............................................................................. 14

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function ................................ 15For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 19Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 19

Advanced FeaturesControlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System ................. 21

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions ......................................... 22Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ................ 23Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 27Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons ..................... 27Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 29

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 30Programming the Power-On command of the selected component

(for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 30Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 32

Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button ........................... 34

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ............... 35Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 37

Transferring Data between Remote Commanders .............................................................. 37Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 37Receiving the data .............................................................................................................. 40

Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press — Channel Macro Function ......................... 41

Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) .......................................................................... 43

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Using Other FunctionsLocking the Controls — Hold Function ............................................................................... 46

Protecting your settings — Preset Lock Function .............................................................. 46

Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander ..................................................... 47

Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 48

Setting the Key-Touch Beep ................................................................................................ 50

Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation .................................................... 51

Additional InformationPrecautions ......................................................................................................................... 54

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 54

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 54

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 55

AppendixTable of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 59

TV .......................................................................................................................................... 59VCR ....................................................................................................................................... 60DVD ...................................................................................................................................... 60CBL (Analog Cable box) .................................................................................................... 61CBL (Digital Cable box) ..................................................................................................... 62SAT ........................................................................................................................................ 63AMP ...................................................................................................................................... 64DVR (Digital video recorder) ............................................................................................ 65CD ......................................................................................................................................... 66MD ........................................................................................................................................ 66DAT ....................................................................................................................................... 67TAPE ..................................................................................................................................... 67

LCD Touch-Key Display Table ............................................................................................... 68

Quick Reference of Operations ........................................................................................... 74

Index ...................................................................................................................... Back cover

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Getting Started

Installing the BatteriesSlide open the battery compartment lidand insert four size AA (R6) batteries (notsupplied). Be sure to line up the + and –on the batteries with the + and – on thebattery compartment.

When to replace the batteries

Batteries for remote controloperation and backlight (foursize AA (R6) batteries)Under normal conditions, alkalinebatteries will last up to 5 months. If theCommander does not operate properly,batteries might be worn out and E isdisplayed on the LCD touch panel. Whenthe display dims or the backlight for thetouch keys grows dim, replace thealkaline batteries with new ones.

NoteDo not take more than one day to replace thebatteries; otherwise, your setting of the codenumbers (page 8) and learned remote controlsignals (page 15) will be erased.

Notes on batteries• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or

mix different types of batteries together.• If the electrolyte inside the battery should

leak, wipe the contaminated area of thebattery compartment with a cloth and replacethe old batteries with new ones. To preventthe electrolyte from leaking, remove thebatteries when you plan not to use theCommander for a long period of time.

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MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

TV

AMP CD

CBL SAT

MD

DVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

M1

M2

CHANNELVOLUME

OK

A B C MORE

8 LIGHT button (page 49)Used to light up the LCD display inthe dark. Press the button once to turnon the light, and once again to turn itoff. You can also set the backlight togo off automatically after a certainperiod of time.

9 Component Select buttonsSelects the component to control.

0MORE button (page 23)Displays the SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons and number keys.

qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page22)You can program up to 32 consecutivekey operations to each of the threeSYSTEM CONTROL buttons. You canautomatically carry out the entireprogram by pressing one button.

qsMENU buttonCalls up the menu display of thebuttons or keys that have menufunction.

qdOK button and Cursor Controlbuttons (page 15)

qf EXIT buttonUsed to exit the setting menu.

* Note on the VOLUME +/– andMUTING buttons

The Commander controls or mutes the TV’svolume when you select a visual component.The Commander controls or mutes theamplifier’s volume when you select an audiocomponent.You can change this setting also (page 21).

Note on the power on and off of theRemote CommanderTo turn on, press any button except theCOMMANDER OFF button or touch the screen.To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or ifyou do not use the Commander, itautomatically turns off after 10 minutes. Thisinterval can also be changed (page 47).

Location and Functionof Controls

1 Component display areaDisplays the name of the componentselected.

2 LCD touch key display (page 9)The keys used for operating eachcomponent are displayed.NoteDo not press the touch keys using sharpobjects such as pins or ball-point pens.

3VOLUME +/– buttons* (page 14, 22)Adjusts the volume.

4 CHANNEL +/– buttonsSelects the channel.

5 RECALL button (page 44)

6MUTING button* (page 14, 22)Mutes the audio. Press the buttononce again to resume at the previousvolume.

7 COMMANDER OFF buttonTurns the power of the Commanderoff.

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Basic Operations

Setting the Code forPreset Audio and VisualComponentsThe Commander is preset at the factoryto operate Sony brand AV components(see the table below). If you are using theCommander with a factory-set Sonycomponents, skip the followingprocedures.You can use the Commander with otherpreset AV components also. To use withother AV components, you need to followthe procedures to set the correct codes foreach component.

* Analog audio compact cassette deck

Compo-nent SelectButton

TV

CBL

SAT

DVD

DVR

M1

VCR

AMP

CD

MD

TAPE

M2

Factory setting

Sony TV

Sony digitalcable box

Sony satellitetuner

Sony DVDplayer

Sony digitalvideo recorder

Sony TV/SonyVHS VCR

Sony VHS VCR(VTR3)

Sony amplifier

Sony CD player

Sony MD deck

Sony cassettedeck

Sony TV/SonyDVD player

Presetcomponent(s)

TV

Cable box

Satellite tuner

DVD player

Digital videorecorder

TV/VCR

VCR

Amplifier

CD player

MD deck

Cassette deck*

TV/DVD

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 59)for the functions of keys and buttons asfor each component.

Setting a component code

Example: To set up a Philips TV

1 See the tables in the supplied“Component Code Numbers,”and find the four-digit codenumber for the desiredcomponent.If more than one code number islisted, use the number that is listedfirst.For example, to set up a Philips TV,you would use the code number 8056.The first digit of the component codenumber means the componentcategory (TV, VCR, etc.). For furtherdetails, see the tables in the supplied“Component Code Numbers.”

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2 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press MUTING.

All the component names in thedisplay flash.

3 Press the Component Selectbutton for the desired component.

The selected component remainsdisplayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER andDISPLAY keys flash.

4 Press the four-digit componentcode number followed by theENTER key on the touch-keydisplay.

A beep sounds, and the code numberand “ENTER” appear twice.

5 If you want to set a code foranother component, repeat Steps3 and 4.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

Notes• If you press a component code number that is

not on the table in the supplied “ComponentCode Numbers,” the Commander beeps and“NG” flashes after you press the ENTER key.If this happens, check the component codenumber, and try setting again.

• If you do not input anything into theCommander for over two minutes betweeneach step, the setup procedure will becanceled. To set the code, you must pressMUTING again while pressingCOMMANDER OFF.

• The first digit of the component code numbermeans the component category (TV, VCR,etc.). The component corresponding to thefour-digit component code number is presetin Step 4.

To check which code number issetPress the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. Thecode number and “ENTER” appeartwice.

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4 If you have succeeded, check thatthe Commander is operating theother functions of yourcomponent, such as channel andvolume control.See page 13 for details.


If the Commander does not seem tobe workingTry repeating these setup procedures using theother codes listed for your components (page8).

Notes on keys which have“learned” a remote controlsignal alreadyIf another signal has already beenprogrammed on that key or button by thelearning function (page 15), that“learned” signal will work even after youset the component code number. To use itas a preset component key or button, firsterase its learned signal (page 19).

Note on the touch-key displayWhen you set a component code number,only the keys that have been preset withthe signals for the desired componentwill be displayed. Preset signal of eachkey varies depending on the brand.By using the learning function, you canprogram remote control signals to boththe displayed keys and keys that are notdisplayed (page 15).

Checking if the code numberworks

1 Press the correspondingComponent Select button for thecomponent you have set up.

The Commander turns on and thetouch-keys appear on the display.

2 Power on the component with itspower switch.

3 Aim the Commander at thecomponent and press the POWERkey in the touch-key display.

When the remote control signal issent, is shown on the display.

The component should power off.

Setting the Code for Preset Audioand Visual Components(continued)

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Finding a component codewith the Search functionYou can find a code number available fora component that does not have one inthe supplied “Component CodeNumbers.”

Before starting the SearchfunctionSet each component to the followingstatus to enable the Search function.TV: Power-onVCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP: Power-offCD, MD, TAPE: Power-on with aplayback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.)


All the component names on thedisplay flash.

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

TV

AMP CD

CBL SAT

MD

DVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

M1

M2

CHANNELVOLUME

OK

A B C MORE

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2 Press the Component Selectbutton for the desired component.

3 Press CHANNEL + orCHANNEL – to searchcomponent code numbers in thesame category (in this case, codenumbers which begin with “8”).Press CHANNEL + to go to the nextcode number.Press CHANNEL – to go back to theprevious code number.

NoteTo search component code numbers inanother category, return to Step 3, or inputa four-digit component code number ofanother category (for example, a codenumber which begins with “3”, “4”, etc.)before Step 4.

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To check which code number issetPress the DISPLAY key in Step 2 and 5.The code number and “ENTER” appeartwice.Be sure to press the DISPLAY key afteryou have pressed the ENTER key to setthe code number. If you press theDISPLAY key before the code number isset, it returns back to the first number atwhich you started searching.

Setting the Code for Preset Audioand Visual Components(continued)

4 Aim the Commander at thecomponent and press the POWERkey.

When the remote control signal issent, is shown on the display.

If it successfully works (power-off forTV, power-on for VCR, DVD, SAT,CBL, AMP, and playback for CD, MD,TAPE), go to Step 5.If it does not, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the ENTER key.A beep sounds, and the code numberand “ENTER” appear twice.

NoteIt is recommended to write down the codenumber.


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Example: To play a CD player

1 Press the desired ComponentSelect button.

The Commander comes on and thekeys for operating the selectedcomponent are displayed.

Operating YourComponents with theRemote CommanderWhen you operate a non-Sonycomponent, make sure you set thecomponent code first (page 8).

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2 Press the desired key in thetouch-key display.When the remote control signal issent, is shown on the display.

You may also use the VOLUME +/–buttons, the MUTING button and theCHANNEL +/– buttons if necessary.See “Table of Preset Functions” (page59) for the functions of keys andbuttons for each component.

3 When you are done using theCommander, pressCOMMANDER OFF to power offthe Commander.

NoteThe remote control signals may be different forsome components or functions. In this case,program the remote control signals with thelearning function (page 15). Note, however,that components and functions that do notsupport the remote control of infrared signalswill not work with this Commander.

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Notes on operating yourcomponents

About the input select of a TVThe component code “8077” is the presetcode number for the input select of aSony TV. You can set this code numberfor an infrequently used ComponentSelect button.Follow the procedure on page 8 for theinput select setting.

“0” : TV tuner“1” : VIDEO1“2” : VIDEO2“3” : VIDEO3“4” : VIDEO4“5” : VIDEO5“6” : VIDEO6“7” : HD1“8” : HD2“9” : HD3

This setting can be used forprogramming the SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons (page 41).

Operating Your Components withthe Remote Commander(continued)

To control the volumePress the VOLUME +/– buttons tocontrol the volume, and the MUTINGbutton to mute. When you select a visualcomponent, the TV’s volume will becontrolled, and when you select an audiocomponent, the amplifier’s volume willbe controlled. You can change this settingalso (page 21).

Notes• If you have programmed any signal for the

VOLUME or MUTING button for anycomponent using the learning function (page15), that signal will be transmitted instead ofcontrolling the volume of the TV or amplifieronce you select that component.

• If you have programmed any signal for theVOLUME or MUTING button of TV or AMPusing the learning function, that signal willbe transmitted only after you select TV orAMP. When you select another components,the preset volume control signals for TV orAMP will be transmitted at that time.

• If you have assigned another component tothe TV or AMP button, the volume of the TVor amplifier cannot be controlled even whenyou select other components.

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Using Non-PresetRemote ControlOperations— Learning Function

To operate non-preset components orfunctions, use the following “learning”procedure to “teach” any of theprogrammable buttons and keys tooperate the functions of another remotecontrol. You can also use the learningfunction to change the signal ofindividual keys and buttons after settingthe component code number (page 8).It is useful if you make a memo of thelearned key functions in the LCD touchkey display table (page 68).

NoteSome specific remote control signals may notbe learned.

Example: To program the N(Play) signal of your componentto the VCR N (Play) key of theCommander

1 Place the RM-AV2500 head tohead with your component’sremote control.

2 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press the Component Selectbutton for the component whosesignals are to be learned.

“LEARN” appears and all thelearnable keys flash.

about 2 – 4 inches(5 – 10 cm) away

Remote control foryour component

RM-AV2500

Display for CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTING,RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursorbuttons

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Using Non-Preset Remote ControlOperations— Learning Function (continued)

4 Press and hold down the buttonon the other remote control untilyou hear a beep.(If you release the button before youhear a beep, the signal may not belearned correctly.)

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.When the command has been learnedsuccessfully, the learned keys stay litand the other learnable keys flash.If “NG” flashes on the displayLearning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4again.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teachfunctions to other kyes orbuttons.To learn another component’sremote control signalAfter positioning the two remotecommanders as in Step 1 on page 15, pressthe corresponding Component Selectbutton, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 onthe left to perform learning.


The “C+ C- V+ V- MUTE RECALLMENU OK EXIT R r T t” displayindicates if CHANNEL +/–,VOLUME +/–, MUTING, RECALL,MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor (T t R

r) buttons are learnable or not.Note on the flashing displayThe keys or buttons that are already presetfor the component flash twice while thosethat are not preset flash once.

3 Press the key or button on theCommander you want to “teach.”

“LEARN” flashes and the onlypressed key remains on the dislplay.

To teach on the CHANNEL +/–,VOLUME +/– , MUTING, RECALL,MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttonsPress the corresponding button. “LEARN”flashes, and only the pressed buttonremains indicated on the display (“C+,”“C–,” “V+,” “V–,” “MUTE,” “RECALL,”“MENU,” “OK,” “EXIT,” or “R r T t” ).

Example: When pressing the VOLUME +button

To change the function display ofthe keyFollow the procedure on page 18.

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Notes• If you do not perform learning steps within

two minutes, learning mode ends.• If you do not perform Step 4 within 10

seconds after Step 3, the display turns back tothe display in Step 2. (All the learnable keysflash.) In this case, perform Step 3 againwhile the display is flashing.

• If “NG” appears while learning, the memoryis full. To free memory, clear learnedfunctions from keys that you do not use often(page 19). Then continue the learning steps.

• If you touch a key by mistake in step 4, whilepressing the LIGHT button, press themistaken key. Then repeat from Step 3 tocontinue learning.

If the Commander does not seem tobe workingIf the learned key or button does not operateproperly, teach once again. (For example, if thevolume becomes very loud after pressing theVOLUME + button only once, noise may haveinterfered during the learning procedure.)

If you set a component code afterlearning a signalIf you have programmed any signal for a keyor button using the learning function, thatsignal will remain assigned to that key orbutton even after you set a component code.

When you teach signals to theVOLUME or MUTING buttons•If you have programmed any signal on

the VOLUME or MUTING button forcomponents other than TV and AMPusing the learning function, that signalwill be transmitted only when youselect that component.

•If you have programmed any signal onthe VOLUME or MUTING button forTV or AMP using the learning function,that signal will be transmitted onlywhen you select TV or AMP. When youselect other components, the presetvolume control signals for TV or AMPwill be transmitted (for the differencebetween visual components and audiocomponents, see page 21). To use thelearned signal, you need to program theVOLUME or MUTING button for eachcomponent using the learning function.

When you teach the signals of anair-conditionerSee the notes on page 37.

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To display only the frequentlyused keysYou can hide keys you do not use. Thismakes operations even easier tounderstand, when the components havemany keys.

After Step 2 (page 15), while pressing theLIGHT button, press the key you want tohide (flashing). The pressed key changesto slower flashing and will no longer bedisplayed during remote controloperations.To display it again, perform the sameprocedure again.

NoteYou can not hide a key which has “learned”any signal.

To change the function display ofa keyWhen you program a signal for a key,you can select the most suitable functiondisplay among all the displays the keyhas, and set it to the key.

1 After Step 2 (page 15), whilepressing the Component Selectbutton (VCR), press the key youwant to teach repeatedly.

Each time the key is pressed, thedisplay is changed in order.

2 When the desired displayappears, release the ComponentSelect button.

3 Then follow Steps 4 to 6 (page16).

Notes• You can change the display of a key only

when you program it using the learningfunction. If you want to change the display ofthe key that has learned a signal, clear thesignal first (page 19). Then teach the keyagain using the above procedure to change itsdisplay.

• If you do not change the display of a key, thedefault display is used.

• You cannot change the display of the keysthat are not framed with (the numberkeys 0 to 9, +10 and ENTER).

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For accurate learning•Do not move the remote units during

the learning procedure.•Be sure to keep holding down the

button of the other remote control untilyou hear the confirmation beep.

•Use fresh batteries in both remotecontrol units.

•Avoid learning in places under directsunlight or a strong fluorescent light.

•The remote control detector area maydiffer depending on each remote unit. Iflearning does not work, try changingthe positions of the two remote controlunits.

•When you teach signals of aninteractive signal exchange systemremote control unit (supplied withsome of Sony’s receivers andamplifiers) to the Commander, theresponse signal of the main unit mayinterfere with the learning of theCommander. In such a case, move to aplace where the signals will not reachthe main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

IMPORTANTBe sure to place the Commander outof the reach of small children or pets.Also set the Hold function to lock theall buttons on the Commander (page46) when it is not used. Componentssuch as air conditioners, heaters,electric appliances, and electricshutters or curtains receiving aninfrared signal can be dangerous ifmisused.

Changing or erasing thefunction of a taught key orbuttonTo change the learned function, clear itfirst and perform learning again.

To clear the learned function of asingle key or button

1 After Step 2 (page 15), whilepressing the LIGHT button, pressthe key or button you want toerase.

The cleared key flashes together withother learnable keys.


To clear all the learned keys at onceWhile pressing the LIGHT button, press theComponent Select button.

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To clear all signals learned for aspecific component

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press the correspondingComponent Select button.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,press that Component Selectbutton again.

The learned contents are cleared. Thekeys for the component return to theiroriginal states before learning.

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However, if your visual components areconnected to an audio system, youprobably hear TV or VCR sound from theloudspeakers via your amplifier, notfrom your TV speakers. In this case, youneed to change the factory preset so thatyou can control the volume of yourvisual components without first havingto switch to the amplifier.

To change the Factory Preset ofthe Volume Control

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

TV

AMP CD

CBL SAT

MD

DVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

M1

M2

CHANNELVOLUME

OK

A B C MORE

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ComponentSelect button

TV

VCR

SAT

CBL

DVD

DVR

M1

M2

AMP

CD

MD

TAPE

Controls the volume of

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

amplifier

amplifier

amplifier

amplifier

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volumeof Visual ComponentsConnected to an AudioSystemThe Commander is factory preset basedon the assumption that you hear thesound of your visual components fromyour TV speakers, and that you hearsound of your audio components fromthe loudspeakers connected to youramplifier.

This feature enables you to control thevolume of your TV or amplifier withouthaving to select TV or AMP each timeyou want to control the volume.For example, to control the volume whileusing a VCR, you do not need to pressthe TV button to control the TV volume.

The following table shows the factorysetting of which volume would becontrolled for each component.

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Controlling the Volume of VisualComponents Connected to anAudio System (continued)

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press VOLUME + andVOLUME –.

The volume control setting of visualcomponents (TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, andDVD) changes to the displayedcomponent.

Notes• If you have already programmed the

VOLUME or MUTING button of eachcomponent any signals by “learning,” theprocedure above will not change the functionof the VOLUME and MUTING buttons.

• If you have programmed volume controlsignals on VOLUME or MUTING buttons ofTV or AMP, you can only use that signalwhen you select TV or AMP. For othercomponent, the preset volume control signalsfor TV or AMP (depending on the abovesetting procedure) will be transmitted. To usethe new signals, you need to program eachbutton for each component by the learningprocedure (page 15).

When set toamplifier volume

When set toTV volume

Executing a Series ofCommands— System Control Functions

With the System Control function, youcan program a series of operatingcommands, and execute them bypressing just one button.For example, when you watch a video, aseries of operations like the ones beloware necessary.

Example:1 Power on the TV.2 Power on the video (VCR).3 Power on the amplifier.4 Set the input selector of the amplifier

to VIDEO 1.5 Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO

1.6 Start video playback.

You can program up to 32 consecutiveoperation steps to each of the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons (A – C).If you have set the System Controlfunction for a Component Select button(page 27), the execution of theprogrammed commands begins whenyou press the Component Select buttonfor more than 2 seconds.

While executing the programmedcommands, at the same time that eachremote control signal is transmitted, thecorresponding key is displayed.

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Example: To program theprocedure above to the SYSTEMCONTROL B button

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press the MORE button.

The SYSTEM CONTROL keys (A – C)and number keys (1 – 9) flash whilethe preset buttons stay lit.

2 Select the system number bypressing the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton (in this case, SYSTEMCONTROL B) or the number key.

All the component names flash.

Preset programs for the SYSTEMCONTROL A and C buttonsThe SYSTEM CONTROL A and Cbuttons are preset at the factory toexecute each program as follows.SYSTEM CONTROL A button:Turn off all the Sony components thatcould receive the signal from theCommander at the same time.SYSTEM CONTROL C button:Turn on all the Sony components thatcould receive the signal from theCommander at the same time.

Programming a series ofcommands to the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons

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Executing a Series of Commands— System Control Functions(continued)

To program a new series ofoperations for buttons which havealready been set

SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button:Erase the factory preset program(page 26).Other buttons:Erase the program (page 25).

3 Press the Component Selectbuttton (in the case, TV) for thecomponent to operate.

The keys for the selected componentflash.

If the component has the power-on and power-off signalsBoth the OFF and ON keys are displayedand you can select either of them toprogram.

It is useful to set the exact command forpower-on or power-off and operate thecomponent regardless of its status (on/off).

4 Press key(s) or button(s) for thedesired operation.

If you want to power on the TV, pressthe POWER key.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 andprogram the buttons and keys forthe series of operations.In this example, press the followingbuttons and keys.

6 When you have programmed allthe keys, press COMMANDEROFF.

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About the order of operation steps• Some of the components may not accept

consecutive remote control signals. Forexample, a TV generally does not react tonext signal right after the Power-on signal.So, a series of commands such as TV Power-on and input select may not work properly.In this case, insert other signals like theexample below;

TV Power-on t VCR Power-ont VCR play back t TV input select

• After the series of input commands isexecuted, the Commander displays thetouch-keys of the component of the final step.By programming an often-used component’scommand as the final step, you can save thestep of pressing a Component Select buttonwhen you start operating that component. (Inthe example on page 24, the touch-keys ofVCR are displayed.)

To clear programmed commands

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press the MORE button.

The SYSTEM CONTROL keys (A – C)and number keys (1 – 9) flash whilethe preset buttons stay lit.

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Notes• If you interrupt the procedure at any point

for over two minutes, the setting mode endsand the series of commands will beprogrammed to that point. In this case, clearthe program (page 25) and start again fromStep 1 to set the entire program from thebeginning. You cannot continue from whereyou let off.

• If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already“learned” a remote control signal (page 35),“NG” flashes and you cannot program onthis button. Clear the learned contents first(page 36).

• If you change the component code number(page 8) or program a new signal by learning(page 15) on a key or button that has beenprogrammed in the series of commands ofthe System Control function, the new signalwill be transmitted when you press thecorresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button.

• During Setting mode, you cannot clear anyoperation step you have programmed. If youhave programmed an incorrect operation bymistake, start again from Step 1.

• If you try to program more than 32 steps, theSystem Control setting finishes, and the 32steps you have programmed are registered. Ifyou want to program again, clear theprogram (page 25) and start again from Step1.

Tips for programming theSystem Control functionsThe following information helps you toprogram a consecutive operation steps.

About the interval betweenoperation stepsYou can change the interval between operationsteps (page 29).

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To erase the SYSTEM CONTROL Aor C buttonAt the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL Abutton is preset with a series of power-offcommands for Sony components and theSYSTEM CONTROL C button with aseries of power-on commands for Sonycomponents. To erase the programmedcommands for each button, follow thesteps below.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,press the MORE button.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,press the SYSTEM CONTROL button(A or C).The program for the selected button iserased.

To set the SYSTEM CONTROL A orC button back to the factorysettingTo reset them to the factory settings,follow the steps below.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,press the MORE button.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,press the SYSTEM CONTROL button(A or C).

NoteThe interval setting (page 29) is not reset to thefactory setting, even if you perform these steps.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,press the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton (A, B or C) or the numberkey (1 – 9) of which programmedcommands you want to erase.

The program for the selected button iserased.

When you want to set a new programto this SYSTEM CONTROL button,follow Steps 2 to 6 on pages 23 and 24.

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Programming a series ofcommands to the ComponentSelect buttonsAs with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons,you can also program a series ofoperating commands for the ComponentSelect buttons (up to 32 steps).To execute the commands programmedon a Component Select button by theSystem Control function, press the buttonfor more than 2 seconds.

Notes• The programmed commands are executed

when you press a Component Select buttonfor more than 2 seconds. When you press thebutton for less than 2 seconds, it works as thenormal Component Select button, and thecorresponding touch-keys are displayed.

• See also “Tips for programming the SystemControl functions” on page 25 and “Notes onSystem Control Operations” on page 27.

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components are too far apart, or ifsomething is blocking them, some ofthe components may not operateconsecutively even after you press theSYSTEM CONTROL button.

•If some of the components did notoperate correctly because of the aboveor for any other reason, always set allthe components back to the states theywere in before you pressed the SYSTEMCONTROL button. Failure to do thiscan result in incorrect operation whenyou press the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton again.

•Some components may not always bepowered on by the System Controlfunction. This is because the power ofthe component gets on and offalternatively when receiving the poweron/off signal. In this case, check theoperating component’s power on/offstate before using the system controlfunction.

•If the system control function does notwork correctly, see also “Tips forprogramming the System Controlfunctions” on page 25.

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Notes• You can program the System Control

functions for a Component Select button onwhich the Power-On function (page 30) hasbeen programmed. In this case, the Power-Onfunction is overwritten and cannot be used. Ifyou clear the System Control functions forthe button, the Power-On function isresumed, and you can use it again.

• You cannot program the System Controlfunctions for a Component Select button forwhich a signal has been programmed by“learning” (page 32). (“NG” flashes on thedisplay.)

• You can program a signal for a ComponentSelect button by “learning” (page 32) forwhich the System Control functions havebeen programmed. In this case, the SystemControl function is overwritten and cannot beused. If you clear the “learned” signal on thebutton, the System Control function isresumed and you can use it again.

• You can program the Power-On function(page 30) for a Component Select button forwhich a System Control function has beenprogrammed, but the Power-On functioncannot be used. If you clear the SystemControl function from the button, you canuse the Power-On function.

• If you interrupt the procedure at any pointfor over two minutes, the setting mode endsand the series of commands will beprogrammed to that point. In this case, clearthe program and start again from Step 1 toset the entire program from the beginning.You can not continue from where you let off.

• If you change the component code number(page 8) or program a new signal by learning(page 15) for a key or button that has beenprogrammed with the series of commands ofa System Control function, the new signalwill be transmitted when you press thecorresponding Component Select button.

Example: To program theprocedure on page 22 for theVCR button

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press VOLUME + and VCR.

The selected component name stayslit, while other component namesflash.

If a series of commands is alreadyprogrammed for that buttonThe programmed operations are displayedin order. To program a new series ofoperations, clear the program first (page25).

2 Follow Steps 3 to 6 on page 24.

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Changing the intervalbetween operation stepsYou can control the interval from 100 –900 ms in units of 100 ms steps.

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL+ andCHANNEL–.

Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keysand number keys flash in the displaypanel.

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To clear a System Controlfunction programmed for aComponents Select button

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press VOLUME + and VCR.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,press VCR.

The program for the selected button iserased.When you want to set a new programto this Component Select button,follow Steps 1 to 2 on page 28.

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2 Press one of the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons (A, B, or C),number keys or the ComponentSelect button whose interval youwant to change.

The number of the current settingstays lit and other numbers flash.

3 Press one of the number keys (1 –9) to select the interval.1: approx. 100 ms (factory setting)2: approx. 200 ms...9: approx. 900 ms

(ms: 1/1000 second)

The selected number stays lit andother numbers flash.



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Programming the Power-Oncommand of the selectedcomponent (for Sonycomponents only)When using Sony components, you canprogram the Power-on signal for eachcomponent on a Component Selectbutton. You can select the desiredcomponent and turn it on by justpressing that Component Select button.

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Example: To program the TVbutton

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press VOLUME – and thedesired Component Selectbutton.

When the Power-on command isprogrammed, you will hear a beepand “POWER ON” appears on thedisplay. (The display goes off whenyou release the buttons.)

To clear the Power-on commandRepeat the procedure above.The following display appears.

Notes• If the component code of a non-Sony product

has been set for a Component Select button,you cannot program the Power-On functionfor it.

• Even if you have programmed a signal by“learning” (See “Adding a command that isrequired when selecting a component” onpage 32.) or a System Control function (page27) for a Component Select button, you canprogram the Power-On function for thatbutton, but it cannot be used. If you clear a“learned” signal or the System Controlfunction from the button, you can use thePower-On function.

• You can program a signal by “learning” (page32) or a System Control function (page 27) fora Component Select button for which thePower-On function has been programmed. Inthis case, the Power-On function isoverwritten and cannot be used. If you clearthe “learned” signal or the System Controlfunction from the button, the Power-Onfunction is resumed, and you can use it again.If you have programmed both a signal by“learning” and a System Control function forthe button, the “learned” signal will haveoverwritten the System Control function.

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Example: To program the inputselect signal of your amplifier tothe CD button

1 Place the RM-AV2500 head tohead with your component’sremote control.

2 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL + andVOLUME +.


NoteThe name of a Component Select button forwhich a signal has already been learnedstays lit. If you want to program a newsignal for that button by learning, clear thelearned signal first (page 33).

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Adding a command that isrequired when selecting acomponentIn addition to the original function ofselecting the operating keys and buttonsof the desired component, theComponent Select button can haveanother remote control signal by“learning.”For example, if you always have tochange input select of the amplifier to CDwhen listening to the CD player, programthe signal of “changing the amplifier’sinput select” to the CD button of thisCommander. Then whenever you pressthe CD button, it automatically works asthe original CD Component Select buttonand changes also the amplifier inputselect to CD. (In this case, the amplifiershould be turned on first.)

NoteSome specific remote control signals may notbe learned.

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3 Press the desired ComponentSelect button.

The selected component name stayslit and “LEARN” flashes.

4 Press and hold down the buttonon the component’s remotecontrol (amplifier in this example)until you hear a beep.(If you release the button beforeyou hear a beep, the signal maynot be learned correctly.)

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.If “NG” flashes on the displayLearning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4again.


To clear the learned function ofthe Component Select button1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +.2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the Component Select buttonwhich you want to clear.

Notes• You can program a signal by “learning” for a

Component Select button for which a SystemControl function (page 27) or the Power-Onfunction (page 30) has been programmed. Inthis case, the System Control function or thePower-On function is overwritten and cannotbe used. If you clear the “learned” signalfrom the button, the System Control functionor the Power-On function is resumed, andyou can use it again.

• You cannot program a System Controlfunction (page 27) for a Component Selectbutton for which a signal has beenprogrammed by “learning.”

• You can program the Power-On function fora Component Select button for which a signalhas been programmed by “learning,” butthen the Power-On function cannot be used.If you clear a “learned” signal from thebutton, you can use the Power-On function.

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Copying the settings ofa Component Selectbutton to anotherbuttonYou can copy the entire settings of aComponent Select button to anotherComponent Select button. The settings ofthe component code (page 8), the channelmacro function (page 41), and the learnedfunctions (page 15) are copied to a newbutton.

NoteYou cannot copy the settings to a ComponentSelect button for which any learning functionor channel macro function has beenprogrammed. (“NG” flashes.)

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Example: To copy the settings ofthe CD button to the VCR button

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press VCR.

The keys for that component (VCR)flash.

2 While pressing VCR, press CD.

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Example: To store the On/Offsignal of an air-conditioner tothe SYSTEM CONTROL B button

1 Place the Commander head tohead with the remote control ofthe air-conditioner.

2 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL + andVOLUME +.


If a signal has been learned on thatbutton, the display stays lit. If youwant to program on that button, clearthe signal first (page 36).

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Programming aFrequently Used KeyOperation for SYSTEMCONTROL ButtonsIn addition to their original SystemControl functions (page 22), SYSTEMCONTROL 1 – 9, A, B or C buttons can beprogrammed to “learn” any remotecontrol signal.As they operate independently fromother buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1 – 9,A, B or C buttons can work as one-touchbuttons without any preceding operationsuch as pressing a Component Selectbutton to select a component.This is useful if you prefer having theSYSTEM CONTROL button as a “one-touch” button for a single operationrather than executing a series ofcommands.

NoteSome specific remote control signals may notbe learned. Refer to the operating instructionssupplied to the specific remote control as well.

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Programming a Frequently UsedKey Operation for SYSTEMCONTROL Buttons (continued)

3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton you want to teach.

“LEARN” flashes and the display forthe pressed SYSTEM CONTROL keystays lit.

4 Press and hold down the buttonof the remote control until youhear a beep.(If you release the button before youhear a beep, the signal may not belearned correctly.)

“LEARN” display stops flashing andstays lit.

If “NG” flashes on the displayLearning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4again.


NoteYou can program a remote control signal for aSYSTEM CONTROL button by “learning” forwhich the System Control functions have beenprogrammed. In this case, the System Controlfunctions are overwritten and cannot be used.If you clear the “learned” signal from thebutton, the System Control function, arerestored, and you can use them again.

To clear the learned remotecontrol signal1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +.2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the SYSTEM CONTROL button(1 – 9, A, B, or C).


The display for that button flashes.

If you want to program a new signal forthat button, follow Steps 3 to 5.

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Transferring Databetween RemoteCommandersYou can transfer data, such as learnedsignals and component code settings,between this Commander and anotherSony RM-AV2500.

Transferring dataYou can transfer the all data of thisCommander or the data of a ComponentSelect button on this Commander toanother Sony RM-AV2500.

To transfer the all data of theCommander

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Notes on learning the signalsof an air-conditionerAbout seasonal adjustmentsIf you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have toprogram the remote control signals of thenew settings on the Commander.

If the power-on/off operationdoes not work correctlyThe air-conditioner may not be turned onor off properly with the button of thisCommander, for which you haveprogrammed its power-on/off signal.If the Commander can operate only“ON” with one button and “OFF” withanother, while your air-conditioner’sremote control can operate “ON/OFF”with a single button, program the signalon two buttons of the Commander asfollows.

1 Clear the learned power-on/off signal.(In the example on page 36, clear thelearned signal from the SYSTEMCONTROL B button.)

2 Program the signal (transmitted fromthe power-on/off button of the air-conditioner’s remote control) for theSYSTEM CONTROL B button again.

3 Program the signal from the samebutton of the remote control foranother button (for example, theSYSTEM CONTROL C button).

The two buttons of the Commander havebeen programmed with the power-onsignal and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner, respectively so that you canoperate the air-conditioner with theCommander.

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Transferring Data between RemoteCommanders (continued)

1 Place the RM-AV2500 head tohead with another remotecommander.

2 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL – andVOLUME –.

3 Press the R button.

R: Transfer datar: Receive data

4 Press the 1 key.

1: All data of the Commander2: Data of a Component Select button

5 Confirm that the receiving remotecommander is ready for data.(To set the receiving commander,follow the procedure on page 40.)

6 Press the “ENTER” key.

As the data is transferred, thecorresponding component name goesoff. If the all data has beensuccessfully transferred, the backlightof the display turns off.NoteIf “NG” appears while sending the data, goback to Step 5 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation.

NoteBe sure that the receiving remote commander isready to receive data.

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7 Press the “ENTER” key.

When the data has been transferred,“TV” and “R” go off. If the data havebeen successfully transferred, thebacklight of the display turns off.NoteIf “NG” appears while sending the data, goback to Step 6 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation.

Notes• The data of the “learned” signal and the

System Control function programmed for aComponent Select button cannot betransferred.You can use the learning function (page 32) toprogram the “learned” signal and the SystemControl functions programmed for aComponent Select button on another remotecommander.

• Be sure that the receiving remote commanderis ready to receive data.

To transfer the data of aComponent Select buttonThe data of a Component Select buttonon this Commander (the settings andlearned signals programmed on the keysand buttons) can be transferred to aComponent Select button on anotherSony RM-AV2500.

1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page38.

4 Press the 2 key.

5 Press the Component Selectbutton whose data you want tosend.

6 Confirm that the receiving remotecommander is ready to acceptdata.(To set the receiving commander,follow the procedure on page 40.)

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Transferring Data between RemoteCommanders (continued)

Receiving the data

This Commander can receive the data ofanother Sony RM-AV2500.

To receive the all data fromanother remote commander

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL – andVOLUME –.

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R: Transfer datar: Receive data

3 Press the 1 key.

1: All data of the Commander2: Data of a Component Select button

4 Press the ENTER key.

As the data is received, thecorresponding component name stayslit. If the all data have beensuccessfully received, the backlight ofthe display turns off.Notes• If the Commander is not ready for

receiving the data, press CLEAR key, thenOK key to clear the learned signal on allor one of the Component Select buttons.

• If “NG” appears during data transfer, goback to Step 3 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation. If you continue the operation,you have to set the sending remotecommander again to send data.

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Selecting a Channelwith a Single Key Press— Channel Macro Function

You can program the Channel Macrofunction for the keys listed below (macrokeys).If you program the operation of enteringthe 1, 2, 3 and ENTER keys for a macrokey, you can select the channel 123 bypressing that single key.

Component Macro keyTV: PIP INPUT, PIP MOVE,

PIP CH+, PIP STILL, PIPSWAP, PIP CH-

CBL: m, N, M, REC*, x, XSAT: m, N, M, x, X* You can program this function for REC key

alone (not on the REC + B key for a double-key operation).

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To receive the data of aComponent Select button fromanother remote commander

1~2 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on page40.

3 Press the 2 key.

4 Press the Component Selectbutton to which want to assignthe data.

5 Press the ENTER key.

When the data have been received,“TV” and “r” go off. If the data havebeen successfully received, thebacklight of the display turns off.Notes• If the Commander is not ready for

receiving the data, press CLEAR key, thenOK key to clear the learned signal on allor one of the Component Select buttons.

• If “NG” appears during data transfer, goback to Step 3 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation. If you continue the operation,you have to set the sending remotecommander again to send data.

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Example: To program TV channel123 for the PIP INPUT key


2 While pressing CHANNEL +,press the Component Selectbutton (TV).

3 Press the macro key (in this case,PIP INPUT).

The selected macro key lights. Thenumber keys and “ENTER” flash.

4 Press the keys for the operation inorder (1t 2 t 3 t ENTER).

NoteIf you enter more than four keys, thelast four keys are programmed for themacro key.

5 Press the EXIT button to confirmthe Channel Macro.“1,” “2,” “3,” and “ENTER” appeartwice.

NoteIf you enter more than four keys, thelast four keys are programmed for themacro key.


Notes• You cannot program the Channel Macro

function for a macro key that has “learned” asignal. Try again with another macro key, orclear the “learned” signal (page 19) from thebutton and program the Channel Macrofunction on it.

• If you change the component code for a keythat has been programmed with the ChannelMacro function, the new signal is transmittedwhen you press the corresponding macrokey.

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To clear the Channel Macrofunction1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press MUTING.2 While pressing CHANNEL +, press the

Component Select button (TV).3 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the macro key.

NoteThe procedure above can clear only theChannel Macro function from the key. It doesnot clear the learned signals from that key.

Creating an AliasComponent key (ALIAS)The Alias Component key to be createdin this section is a Component key thatrefers to the setting contents of anotherComponent key and work the same asthe reference key. If you create an AliasComponent key, function keys (Aliasfunction keys) that have the samefunction as the function keys in thereference component are also created.Using this Alias Component function,you can assign the function keys ofvarious AV components (alias keys) toone Component display. A Componentkey that has this kind of function is calleda Multi Component key.The M1 button is a preset multi-component button for TV and VCR. Andthe M2 button is for TV and DVD.

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3 Press the component button to bereferred to.

4 Press the key you want to bereferred to.

NoteYou cannot select an already set alias key.

5 Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to createother alias keys.

6 Press the COMMANDER OFFbutton.

To change the function display ofa keyWhen you program a signal for a key,you can select the most suitable functiondisplay among all the displays the keyhas, and set it to the key.

Creating an Alias Component key(ALIAS) (continued)

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press RECALL and thecomponent (button) for whichyou want to create alias key.

The keys for the selected componentflash.

2 Press the key you want to set.

Note on the flashing displayThe keys or buttons that are already presetfor the component flash twice while thosethat are not preset flash once.

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1 After Step 1 (page 44), whilepressing the Component Selectbutton (VCR), press the key youwant to teach repeatedly.

Each time the key is pressed, thedisplay is changed in order.

2 When the desired displayappears, release the ComponentSelect button.

3 Then follow Steps 3 to 6 (page44).

Notes• If you do not change the display of a key, the

default display is used.• You cannot change the display of the keys

that are not framed with (the numberkeys 0 to 9, +10 and ENTER).

To clear an alias key and button

1 After Step 1 (page 44), whilepressing the LIGHT button, pressthe key or button you want toerase.

The cleared key flashes together withother settable alias keys.


To clear all the alias keys at onceWhile pressing the LIGHT button, pressthe Component Select button.

NoteThe M1 and M2 buttons are factory setwith alias keys. If you clear all the aliaskeys, the M1 and M2 button alias keysare also cleared.

To restore the factory setting1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press the M1 or M2 button.2 Press the M1 or M2 button twice while

pressing the LIGHT button.

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Protecting yoursettings— Preset Lock Function

You can lock the Commander so that youcan not change, add, or clear any of yourcomponent code settings (page 8).


All the component names flash and“OFF” appears.

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press the display panel.“OFF” is displayed.

To unlock the controlRepeat the procedure above.“OFF” disappears from the display.

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Locking the Controls— Hold Function

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2 Press the OFF key.

All the component names stopflashing and stay lit, and “ON”flashes.


When the preset lock is onIf you try to set a component codenumber (page 8) or perform learning forthe Component Select buttons (page 32),“NG” will flash on the display.

To unlock the preset lockTo unlock the preset lock, follow thesame procedure as the above and pressthe POWER ON key in Step 2. “POWEROFF” appears on the display.

Changing the AutoPower-Off Time of theCommanderThe Commander is preset at the factoryto switch the power off automaticallyafter 10 minutes if left unused (AutoPower-Off). To change this time, performthe following procedure.You can set the Auto Power-Off time upto 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, ordisable the Auto Power-Off function.

NoteThe Auto Power-Off function only turns off thepower of the Commander, but not of thecomponent.

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Adjusting the Backlightof the Display WindowThe Commander is preset at the factory tobright backlight, and to switch off thebacklight automatically if you do not operatefor more than 10 seconds. To change thissetting, perform the following procedure.You can adjust the backlight Automatic-Offtime (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds in theunits of 10 seconds) and the brightness(bright or dim).

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL + andVOLUME –.

The number which shows the currentPower-Off time of the Commanderstays lit, and other numbers flash.

2 Press one of the 1 – 9 keys toselect the Auto Power-Off time, orpress the 0 key to disable theAuto Power-off function.For example, to set the Auto Power-Off time to 20 minutes, press the 2key.

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4 Press the POWER key.

1: The backlight will only light when youpress the LIGHT button

2: The backlight will light when you pressany buttons except the VOLUME +/–,MUTING, CHANNEL +/–, RECALLand COMMANDER OFF buttons


1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press LIGHT.

The number which shows currentAutomatic-Off time and the arrowindicating the current brightness ofthe backlight stay lit. Other numbersand the opposite arrow will flash.

2 Press one of the 1 – 9 keys toselect the Off time.For example, to set the Automatic-Offtime to 20 seconds, press the 2 key.

“2 “ stops flashing and stays lit.

3 Press the R or r button, to selectthe brightness.To brighten, press R, to dim, press r.

The chosen arrow stays lit.

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To turn off the key-touch beepIn Step 2, while pressing MUTING, pressVOLUME –.“OFF” appears on the display.

Setting the Key-TouchBeepYou can turn on or off the key-touchconfirmation beep.

To turn on the key-touch beep


2 While pressing MUTING, pressVOLUME +.

“ON” appears on the display.

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The keys of the selected componentappear as set at the factory.

0 second: Stays lit1 second: Flashes2 seconds: Flashes slowly

2 Press the key you want to adjust.

The beaming time is changed witheach press of the key (from 0 to 2seconds).


Adjusting the beaminterval to avoid keymisoperationYou can control the beam interval of thecommander. This prevents anunexpected action caused bymistouching a commander key. Thefactory setting is 0 seconds.

To adjust the keys of eachComponent button

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL – and thecomponent button.

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RECALL

TV

AMP CD

CBL SAT

MD

DVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

M1

M2

CHANNELVOLUME

OK

A B C MORE

3 1

Continued

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2 Press the key or button you wantto adjust.

The beaming time is changed witheach press of the key (from 0 to 2seconds).0 second: Stays lit1 second: Flashes2 seconds: Flashes slowly


Adjusting the beam interval toavoid key misoperation(continued)

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

TV

AMP CD

CBL SAT

MD

DVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

M1

M2

CHANNELVOLUME

OK

A B C MORE

32 1

To adjust the SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL + andMORE.

All the SYSTEM CONTROL keys staylit.

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To adjust the component buttons

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press CHANNEL + and thecomponent button.

The keys of the selected componentappear as set at the factory.

0 second: Stays lit1 second: Flashes2 seconds: Flashes slowly


MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

TV

AMP CD

CBL SAT

MD

DVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

M1

M2

CHANNELVOLUME

OK

A B C MORE

2 1

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Specifications

Operating distanceApprox. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies dependingon components of different manufacturers)

Power requirementsRemote control and backlight: Four size AA(R6) batteries

Battery lifeApprox. 5 months (varies depending onfrequency of use)

DimensionsApprox. 4 1/2 × 7 × 1 1/2 in. (w × h × d)(112 × 177 × 38 mm)

Mass8.64 oz. (245 g) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

The CE mark on the unit isvalid only for productsmarketed in the EuropeanUnion.

Additional Information

Precautions•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to

the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.•Do not leave the unit in a location hear

heat sources, or in a place subject todirect sunlight, excessive dust or sand,moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

•Do not put foreign objects into the unit.Should any liquid or solid object fallinto the unit, have it checked byqualified personnel before operatingthe unit any further.

•Do not expose the remote controldetectors of your components to directsunlight or other strong illumination.Too much light there can interfere withremote control operations.

•Be sure to place the Commander out ofthe reach of small children or pets.Components such as air conditioners,heaters, electric appliances, and electricshutters or curtains receiving aninfrared signal can be dangerous ifmisused.

MaintenanceClean the surface with a soft cloth sightlymoistened with water or a mild detergentsolution. Do not use any type of solventsuch as alcohol, benzine or thinner asthey may damage the finish of thesurface.

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TroubleshootingIf you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check thebatteries (page 6), then check the items below.

Remedy

• Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance isapproximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).

• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent,and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and thecomponent.

• Turn on the components first, if necessary.• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example,

if your component did not come with a remote commander, it probablyis not capable of being controlled by a remote commander.

• You have assigned a different component to the Component Selectbutton. Check the component assigned to that button and thecomponent code.

• If you do not use the commander for a long time, LCD panel responsemay become erratic. In this case, follow the procedure below:

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MENU and EXIT.

A bullet mark will appear in the bottom left of the LCD panel.

2 Press the next target that appears in the top right of the LCD panel.

3 Press the square that appears in the center of the LCD panel.

A beep sounds to confirm the setting.

Symptom

You cannot operate thecomponents.

Continued

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

You cannot operate thecomponents even aftersetting the componentcode numbers.

You cannot control thevolume.

The Commander fails tolearn the remote controlsignals.

You cannot operate acomponent even afteryou programmed theremote control signalswith the “learning”function.

Remedy

• Set the component code correctly. If the code that is listed first for yourcomponent does not work, try all the codes for your component in theorder in which they are listed in the supplied “Component CodeNumbers.”

• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do notfunction correctly even after you have set the component codes, thenuse the learning function to program the remote control signals for thecomponent (page 15).

• The component may be operated with a code number that is not listedin the “Component Code Numbers.” See “Finding a component codewith the Search function” (page 11) and try setting a code numberagain.

• If your visual components are connected to an audio system, make sureyou have set up the Commander as described in “Controlling theVolume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System” (page21).

• You have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button (page32). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select acomponent other than TV or AMP.

• When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remotecontrol unit (supplied with some of Sony’s receivers and amplifiers) tothe Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere withthe learning of the Commander. In such a case, move to a place wherethe signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

• Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals.If not, see “For accurate learning” (page 19) and try the learningprocedure again (page 15).

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Symptom

You hear beeps (“pip,pip”) and “NG” flashes.

You hear beeps (“pip,pip, pip, pip, pip”) and“NG” flashes.

“NG” appears duringlearning.

Remedy

• The Preset Lock function is on. Unlock the Preset Lock function (page46), and try the component code setting or the learning function.

• Signals have been programmed for that Component Select or SYSTEMCONTROL button using the learning function. Clear the learned signals(page 25, 43) and try programming the System Control function again.

• Signal has been programmed for that key using the learning function.Clear the signal(s) (pages 19 and 20) and try programming the functionor the display for the same key again, or try with another ComponentSelect button.

• Signals have been programmed for that macro key using the learningfunction. Clear the learned signals (page 19) and try programming theChannel Macro function for the same key again, or try with anothermacro key.

• There are some keys, on which signals have been programmed, on thedisplay for the Component Select button of the Commander when thecommander receives the data from another Commander. Clear thesignals (pages 20, 21 and “Notes” on page 43) and try receiving the dataagain.

• Learning has not succeeded. See “For accurate learning” (page 19) andtry the learning procedure again (page 15).

• The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied “ComponentCode Numbers” and try setting the component codes again (page 8).

• The data have not been transferred. See “Transferring data” (page 37)and try transferring the data again.

• The data have not been received. See “Receiving the data” (page 40) andtry receiving the data again.

• Clear infrequently used learned keys (page 19), then carry out learningoperations.

Continued

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For the customers in the U.S.A.

Customer Support InformationAfter you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to workproperly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

Symptom

A system controlprogram does notfunction correctly.

The power of theCommander turns off byitself.

The power of theCommander does notturn on when you press abutton.

Your Commander doesnot work as expectedafter data transfer.

Remedy

• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correctorder (page 22).

• Try changing the orientation of the Commander. If that does not help,try placing the components as close to each other as possible.

• Check the status of the components and make sure that you have set thecomponents properly to receive commands (page 27).

• The component codes are changed or a new signals have been learnedfor a key or button that has been programmed with a series ofcommands. In this case, the new signals are transmitted when the seriesof commands is executed.

• The interval may be too short. See “Changing the interval betweenoperation steps” (page 29) and set a longer interval.

• This Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power offautomatically after 10 minutes if left unused. (Auto Power-Off, page 47)You can change the power-off time from 10 to 90 minutes, or set theCommander not to power off automatically.

• The Hold function is on (“OFF” appears on the display). Unlock theHold function (page 46).

• Data transfer to/from a single button cannot transfer System Controlfunctions that are learned by Component Select buttons. Either set upthe learned Commander from the start, or perform whole data transfer.

Troubleshooting (continued)

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

SLEEP

WIDE

MENU

R

r

t

T

OK

PIP ON/OFF

PIP OFF

PIP CH+/–

PIP INPUT

PIP MOVE

PIP STILL

PIP SWAP

TVFUNCTION

To turn the power on/off

To change the channelFor example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5 (or,press 5 and ENTER)

To change the input mode

To display the currentchannel on TV

To operate SLEEP function onthe TV (works only for a TVwith SLEEP function)

To switch to WIDE

To call up the MENU display

To move the cursor upward

To move the cursordownward

To move the cursor to theright

To move the cursor to the left

To enter the selection of theMENU display

To turn on/off the “window”picture

To turn off the “window”picture

To change the TV channel inthe “window” picture

To change the input mode ofthe “window” picture

To move the location of the“window” picture

To freeze the “window”picture

To swap the “window”picture

Appendix

Table of PresetFunctions

NoteThere may be some components or functionsthat cannot be operated with this Commander.

FUNCTION

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK or CHANNELRETURN function on the TVdepending on the setting ofthe TV’s manufacturer

Volume up: +

Volume down: –

To mute the volume on theTV. Press again to turnmuting off.

To switch the multiplexantenna input

To display the CRT screensubtitle

To exit the mode

KEY DISPLAY

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

ANT/SW

SUB TITLE

EXIT

Continued

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Table of Preset Functions(continued)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

ANT/SW

MENU

R

r

t

T

OK

m

N

M

REC*

x

X

CHANNEL +/–

A/B

EXIT

VCRFUNCTION



To change the input mode

To activate the on-screendisplay

To switch the antenna output

To call the MENU display






To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To select the deck

To exit the mode

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC keydoes not work unless pressed for more than1 second (factory setting). To change thissetting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval toavoid key misoperation” on page 51.

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

AUDIO

DISPLAY

CLEAR

RETURN

TITLE

SUB TITLE

MENU

R

r

t

T

OK

m

N

M

x

X

REC*

MODE

DVDFUNCTION


Number keys: To set itemsselected from the screen

To select numbers 10 andabove

To enter a setting or to setitems selected from the screen

To change the sound

To show the current playstatus on the screen

To clear the selectedcharacters from the screen

To return to the last previousscreen

To display the title menu

To switch the subtitle

To display the DVD menu





To execute items selectedfrom the screen

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To stop

To pause

To record

To change the playback mode

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KEY DISPLAY

>

(CHANNEL +)

.

(CHANNEL –)

A/B

FUNCTION

To proceed to the nextlocation or song

Channel up

To proceed to the previouslocation or song

Channel down

To decide the distancebetween A and B

To select the deck


Continued

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

CBL (Analog Cable box)FUNCTION


To change the channelFor example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5 (or ,press 5 and ENTER)

Channel up : +

Channel down : –

To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK or CHANNELRETURN function

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*1 The operation of the built-in DVR or thevideo on demand

*2 To avoid accidental recording, the REC keydoes not work unless pressed for more than1 second (factory setting). To change thissetting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval toavoid key misoperation” on page 51.

KEY DISPLAY

m*1

N*1

M*1

REC*1 *2

x*1

X*1

FUNCTION

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

FAVORITE

EPG

GUIDE

MENU

R

r

t

T

OK

EXIT

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

CBL (Digital Cable box)FUNCTION



To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV (Whenconnecting a TV cable orantenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)

To turn on the display

To use the “FAVORITE”function

To call up the title bar andtoggle the title bar on/off inCABLE mode

To call up the title bar andtoggle the title bar on/off inCABLE mode






To bring up the Station Indexwhen a program guide is notdisplayedTo select the channel that ishighlighted

To exit the setting menu

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To turn on the display of ashortcut menu

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

RECALL

FAVORITE

S.INDEX

GUIDE

EXIT

MENU

R

r

t

T

OK

CHANNEL +/–

m*1

N*1

M*1

REC*1 *2

x*1

X*1

SATFUNCTION


To change the channelFor example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5 ( or,press 5 and ENTER)

To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV (Whenyou connect a TV cable oranntenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)


To tune to the last tunedstation

To use the “FAVORITE”function

To bring up the Station Index

To bring up Master Guide

To exit the mode







Channel up : +

Channel down : –

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

KEY DISPLAY

+10

ANT/SW

REPLAY

INFO

FUNCTION

Decimal point for channelnumber

To switch the antenna input inorder

To replay the built-in DVR

To display programinformation

*1 The operation of the built-in DVR or thevideo on demand


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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

AUX

DVD

TV

CD

MD/DAT

TUNER

TAPE

PHONO

5.1 INPUT

MENU

R

r

t

T

OK

AMPFUNCTION


To select the input source:VIDEO 1



To select the input source:AUX

To select the input source: DVD

To select the input source: TV

To select the input source: CD

To select the input source: MD

To select the input source:TUNER

To select the input source:TAPE

To select the input source:PHONO

To change the multi-channel of5.1ch and above

To call up the MENU display,or return to the previousMENU


To move the cursor downward

To move the cursor to the right



KEY DISPLAY

RECALL

EXIT

CHANNEL+/–

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

S.FIELD

MODE

T.TONE

CENTER

CENTER

REAR

REAR

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT BAL

REAR BAL

EFFECT

FUNCTION

To shift band or preset select

To return to the basic MENU

Presetting or tuning frequencyto a higher: +

Presetting or tuning frequencyto a lower: –

Volume up: +

Volume down: –

To mute the volume on theAMPPress again to turn muting off

To turn on/off the sound field

To select a sound field mode

To output a test tone

To adjust the center speakerlevel: +

To adjust the center speakerlevel: –

To adjust the rear speaker level:+

To adjust the rear speaker level:–

To adjust the subwoofer level: +

To adjust the subwoofer level: –

To control the front speakerbalance

To control the rear speakerbalance

To control the effect

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

CLEAR

GUIDE

THUMBS +*1

THUMBS –*1

m

N

M

REC*2

x

X

MENU

R

r

t

T

DVR (Digital video recorder)FUNCTION



To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV(When connecting a TV cableor antenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)


To clear the setting


To select the desired recordedprogram(It is necessary to haverecorded the desiredprogram)

To select the desired recordedprogram(It is necessary to haverecorded the desiredprogram)

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause






*1 This key corresponds to Tivo service or thereplay service. Refer to its instructionmanual for details.


KEY DISPLAY

OK

EXIT

CHANNEL +/–

EPG*1

REPLAY*1

Live TV*1

LIST*1

FUNCTION


To exit the setting menu

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To access to all aspects of theservice

To replayOr to go into REC/REVIEWmode during play (Afterabout 5-second rewind,replay begins)


To call up the title of therecorded program

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

RECALL

REPEAT

CONTINUE

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

m

N

M

x

X

>

.

CDFUNCTION


To select the track number (0selects track 10)To select track numbersabove 10, see the descriptionson the +10 button below.


To enter the setting

To select the next disc

To select repeat play mode

To select continuous playmode

To play in random order

To use for program play


To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To stop

To pause

To select the next track

To select the previous track

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

RECALL

DISPLAY

CONTINUE

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

CLEAR

m

N

M

REC*

x

X

>

.

MODE

A/B

MDFUNCTION


To select the track number (0selects track 10)To select track numbersabove 10, see the descriptionson the +10 button below.


To enter the setting.

To select the next disc

To switch the display mode

To select continuous playmode

To play in random order

To use for program play


To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To select the next track

To select the previous track

To toggle the recording mode

To select the deck



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KEY DISPLAY

m*1

N*1

M*1

REC*1 *3

x*1

X*1

A/B

CHANNEL +*1

T*2

R*2

t*2

MENU*2 *3

r*2

EXIT*2

CHANNEL –*2

TAPEFUNCTION

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To select the tape deck : DeckA or B (dual cassette deckonly)

To reverse

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To reverse

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

DISPLAY

m

N

M

REC*

x

X

>

.

DATFUNCTION


To select a program number

To turn on/off the displaymode

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To proceed to the next song

To proceed to the previoussong


*1 Tape operation buttons. For dual cassettedecks, operation buttons for Deck A (forSony-brand dual cassette deck, buttons forDeck B).

*2 Operation buttons for Deck B (for Sony-brand dual cassette deck, buttons for DeckA).


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Keys for each componentThe followings are the tables of the keys available for each component, which are usefulif you use them as a memorandum of learned keys.

TV

LCD Touch-Key Display TableMemo for component select buttonsIf you assign other components on Component Select buttons, use the space below asyour memo.

New component t

New component t

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CBL

SAT

DVR

Continued

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LCD Touch-Key Display Table (continued)

VCR

M1

71

MD

AMP

CD

Continued

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LCD Touch-Key Display Table (continued)

TAPE

DVD

M2

73

Full displayYou can use thefollowing tablesas amemorandumfor the optionalbutton or forany component.

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COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME+ + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + CHANNEL–

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL– + VOLUME–

Quick Reference of Operations

To

Set a component code

Program to the keysor buttons on acomponent (learningfunction)

Change the volumecontrol setting

Assign the SystemControl function tothe SYSTEMCONTROL buttons

Program the Power-On command to theComponent Selectbuttons

Program a commandto the SYSTEMCONTROL buttonsor Component Selectbuttons

Copy the settings ofone ComponentSelect button toanother

Program a SystemControl functions forComponent Selectbuttons

Set the interval of theSystem Controlfunctions

Transfer data

Fordetails,see

page 8

page 15

page 22

page 23

page 31

page32, 36

page 34

page 28

page 29

page 38

Press

COMMANDER OFF + MUTING

COMMANDER OFF + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + MORE

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME+ + VOLUME–

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + VOLUME+

COMMANDER OFF + (copy to) Component Select

(copy to) Component Select + (copy from) Component Select

x

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To

Program a ChannelMacro function

Turn the key-touchbeep on/off

Set the Auto Power-Off time

Set the Auto-Off time/brightness of theBacklight

Lock the RemoteCommander

Protect the settings

Create an AliasComponent key

Adjust the beaminterval (keys in eachComponent button)

Adjust the beaminterval (SYSTEMCONTROL buttons)

Adjust the beaminterval (Componentbuttons)

Fordetails,see

page 42

page 50

page 48

page 49

page 46

page 46

page 44

page 51

page 52

page 53

Press


CHANNEL+ + Component Selectx

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + VOLUME–

COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT

COMMANDER OFF + Display Panel


(ON) MUTING + VOLUME+

(OFF) MUTING + VOLUME–

x

COMMANDER OFF + RECALL + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL– + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + MORE

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + Component Select


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Index

AAdjusting the beam interval

51Alias Component key 43Auto Power-Off

of the Commander 47of the backlight 48

BBacklight

adjusting 48Auto Power-Off 47batteries 6

Batteries 6

C, DChanging

function display of keys18

interval of the SystemControl function 29

time of Auto Power-off47

CHANNEL button 7Channel Macro function 41Clearing/Changing

Channel Macro function43

learned signal 19, 33, 36System Control function

25, 29Code number 8Component Select buttons

copying settings 34programming a signal

30programming System

Control function 27receiving data 40setting Power-On

function 30transferring data 37

COMMANDER OFF button7

Copyingdata to another

commander 37settings of Component

Select buttons 35

EErasing

See “Clearing/Changing”

F, GFactory setting 8, 21, 26

HHold Function 46

I, JInput select 14

KKey touch beep 50

LLCD

Auto-Off time 47brightness 48touch keys 68

Learning Function 15, 33,35

LIGHT button 7, 48Locking

control of Commander46

settings on Commander46

M, N, OMUTING button 7, 11, 17,

22

P, QPower-On function

setting 30SYSTEM CONTROL C

button 26Power-Off function

See “Auto Power-off”

Printed in Malaysia

Preset components 8Preset Lock Function 46

RReceiving data 40

SSYSTEM CONTROL

buttonsprogramming a signal

35programming System

control function 22System Control function

changing interval 29clearing 26, 29programming 23, 27SYSTEM CONTROL A

button 26

T, UTransferring data 37Troubleshooting 55

V, W, X, Y, ZVOLUME buttons 7, 11, 17,

22Volume Control 14, 21

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