Sony AX4000 User Manual

RM-AX4000

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Operating the Remote Commander

Unit Settings

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Additional Information

Appendix

Integrated Remote Commander

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

WARNING

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. RM-AX4000 Serial No.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment to an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Electronics Support 1-866-922-7669 or http://www.sony.com/remotesupport

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: RM-AX4000 Responsible Party:

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 16450 W. Bernardo

Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA

Telephone No.:858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice for users

On the supplied software

•Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

•In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this unit.

•In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY will replace it. However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

•The software provided with this unit cannot be used with equipment other than that which is so designated.

•Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications may be changed without notice.

•Operation of this unit with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified. Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

•Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are mentioned as Windows XP in this manual.

•Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is mentioned as Windows 2000 in this manual .

Features

The RM-AX4000 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote control and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with different remote control devices. The following are its main features.

Control up to 16 components

With the Remote Commander, you can control up to 16 components, including your TV, VCR, DVD, CD, RCVR, etc.

Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one Remote Commander

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV components.

Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset

The Remote Commander also recognizes the preset codes for most major brands components, as well as Sony. Just select the corresponding codes to control all your AV components.

XPRESS functions for executing a series of commands to operate several AV components, just by pressing one key.

Groups of commands from different components can be set onto up to 8 XPRESS keys. For example, when you watch a DVD using a TV and amplifier/ receiver, you just press one key to on/off each component, select the correct inputs. Available keys for the XPRESS function appear on the LCD display. Also, XPRESS function can memorize the status of power on/off, input selector for each component, and send a signal to synchronize the status which you want without reference to the component’s status. The AX Remote Editor software allows you to make advanced settings for the Remote Commander.

Air-Slide executes an XPRESS function by “sliding your finger” across the LCD display

You can also perform an XPRESS function by sliding your finger in a set pattern across the Remote Commander's LCD Display. This function is called an “Air-Slide”, and 6 different patterns are available. The AX Remote Editor software allows you to make advanced settings for the Remote Commander.

Clock display and Timer function

Up to 8 Timer macros can be programmed to automatically turn on/ off components and other controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.).

Learning function lets you program other remote control signals you may need

The Remote Commander’s learning function can learn the remote control infrared signals of non-preset components. The Remote Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of other devices such as air conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be available).

System Control function executes a series of commands (a macro) by pressing one button/key

The Remote Commander has special buttons/keys, which can be programmed to perform a series of commands (a macro) just by pressing one button/key. You can program up to 8 System Control macros.

KeyMacro function allows you to select a channel with a single key

The Remote Commander allows you to program a macro for a key to operate an AV component. For example, you can create a macro that enters the numbers 1, 2, and 3, to select channel 123 just by pressing one key. The AX Remote Editor software allows you to make advanced settings for the Remote Commander.

Easy-to-operate Touch-key LCD with blue back light

The Remote Commander has a Touchkey LCD that changes keys and labels according to the selected component. The Remote Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to operate the selected component are shown. The display backlight allows operation even in the dark.

“AX Remote Editor” for easy Remote Commander setup

The supplied software “AX Remote Editor” allows you to set up the Remote Commander on your PC and download the settings to the Remote Commander. Various advanced settings can also be made easily on your PC.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8

Location and function of controls ........................................................................................ 8

Installing the batteries ....................................................................................................... 10

When to replace the batteries............................................................................................ 10

Setting the clock ................................................................................................................. 11

Remote Commander settings and operating procedures ................................................... 13

About the factory setting ................................................................................................... 13

How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup) ...... 13

Setting procedure for On-PC Setup ................................................................................. 14

Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup ......................................................................... 15

Installing the “AX Remote Editor” ...................................................................................... 16

Installing the “AX Remote Editor” .................................................................................. 16

Installing the USB driver ................................................................................................... 17

Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC .......................................................... 19

Starting up “AX Remote Editor” ......................................................................................... 20

Using “AX Remote Editor”– Help ................................................................................... 20

Operating the Remote Commander

Operating your components ............................................................................................... 21

What is the XPRESS function? .......................................................................................... 21

Operating the XPRESS function ....................................................................................... 22

To synchronize with the status of a component – SYNC-UP......................................................... 25

To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function.........................................................26

Operating components individually ............................................................................... 27

To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 29

Executing a series of commands at a scheduled time – Timer function............................. 29

To quickly switch the Timer on or off .............................................................................. 30

Executing a series of commands with just one button – System Control function ............ 31

Using other useful functions ............................................................................................... 32

To operate the Remote Commander in the dark............................................................ 32

Locking the controls – Hold function .............................................................................. 33

To turn off all the components at one time ..................................................................... 33

Unit Settings

Setting the backlight .......................................................................................................... 34

Setting the LCD display ...................................................................................................... 37

Setting the automatic-off time of the LCD display ........................................................ 37

Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display ............................................................... 39

Setting the contrast of the LCD display .......................................................................... 40

Setting the beep ................................................................................................................. 41

Adjusting the clock .............................................................................................................42

To change the display to the daylight savings time (summer time) indication ........ 43

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Setting the preset codes ..................................................................................................... 45

Using non-preset remote control operations – Learning function ..................................... 47

To clear the learned signal from a key or button .............................................................................49

Learning up to 4 signals to one key ...................................................................................................49

For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 51

Programming a series of commands with just one button – System Control function...... 51

To clear programmed series of commands for SYSTEM CONTROL button or

System Control key ......................................................................................................... 54

Setting the XPRESS macro activation ................................................................................. 56

Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component ........... 57

Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 59

To program the Timer ........................................................................................................ 59

To clear a Timer macro ....................................................................................................... 64

Changing the names of labels ............................................................................................ 65

Erasing all the settings – Reset .......................................................................................... 68

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 70

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 70

Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 70

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 71

Appendix

Table of preset functions .................................................................................................... 76

TV .......................................................................................................................................... 76

A-CBL (Analog Cable box) ................................................................................................ 77

D-SAT (Digital Satellite) .................................................................................................... 78

DVD (DVD player) ............................................................................................................. 79

VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) ........................................................................................ 80

DVR (Digital Video Recorder) .......................................................................................... 81

CD (CD player) ................................................................................................................... 82

RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) ............................................................................................. 83

DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo) ............................................................................................ 84

DVD-R (DVD Recorder) .................................................................................................... 85

D-CBL (Digital Cable box) ................................................................................................. 86

DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) ........................................................................................... 87

PJ (Projector) ........................................................................................................................ 88

TAPE (Cassette deck) ......................................................................................................... 89

MD (MD deck) ....................................................................................................................90

LIGHT .................................................................................................................................. 91

Full Display ......................................................................................................................... 92

Index ................................................................................................................................... 93

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check the contents of the package before using the Remote Commander.

•Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)

•USB mini cable (1)

•CD-ROM for the AX Remote Editor software, PDF file Operating Instructions (1)

•Quick Start Guide (1)

•Preset code lists (1)

•Warranty Card (1)

Location and function of controls

2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 0

XPRESS

COMPONENT

BACK

EPG

EXIT TOOLS

SYSTEM CONTROL

1 MORE43

The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot.

1 Clock display (pages 11, 42)

Displays the clock, the transmission mark, the battery mark and the timer mark.

2 Label keys

Different keys appear depending on the selected display. The Label keys are used mainly to choose the XPRESS function/component/System Control/Timer/setting items, etc. You can change the names of the XPRESS function, components, System Control key and Timer as the Label keys.

3 COMPONENT button (page 27)

The component names appear as the Label keys. When you press a component name, the operating display for that component appears.

4 BACK button (page 24)

Used to return to the previous display.

SYNC-UP

VOLUME

MUTING

CHANNEL

RECALL

ALL OFF

COMMANDER

OFFLIGHTTIMER

qf qg

qh qj qk

ql w;

wa ws wd

5 XPRESS button (pages 22-24)

The XPRESS names appear as the Label keys. When you press an XPRESS name, the operating display for that XPRESS function appears, and its macro is performed.

6 MENU button

(pages 76-87)

Calls up the menu screen for components that have menu function.

7 EPG button

(pages 76, 78, 81, 84, 86)

8 OK and Cursor Control buttons

(pages 40, 46, 62, 67, 76, 78-81, 83-88)

9 EXIT button

(pages 39, 76, 78-81, 83-87)

q; TOOLS button

(pages 76, 78, 81, 84, 86)

qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

(pages 31, 51, 54)

You can automatically carry out the entire program by pressing one button.

qs Display title

Shows the title of the LCD Display. If a page number such as “/1” appears, multiple pages are available. If you press the number, next page displays.

qd Touch-keys

The keys are used for setting the Remote Commander and operating each component appear on the LCD display.

Note

Do not press the touch-keys using sharp objects such as pins or ball-point pens.

qf SYNC-UP button

(pages 25, 49, 55)

Used to synchronize with the status of a component .

qg TIMER button (pages 29, 30)

Used to set the timer program on/off.

qh COMMANDER OFF button (page 33)

Turns the power of the Remote Commander off.

qj LIGHT button (pages 32, 49)

Used to brighten the backlight in the dark. Press the button once to turn on/off the light.

qk CHANNEL +/– buttons

(pages 76-78, 80-81, 83-87)

Selects the channel.

ql VOLUME +/– buttons*

(pages 29, 50, 76-90)

Adjusts the volume.

w; RECALL button

(pages 76-78, 81, 84-86, 91)

wa ALL OFF button (page 33) ws MUTING button*

(pages 29, 50, 76-90)

Silences the sound. Press the button to silence, and again to return to the previous volume level.

wd MORE button (pages 31, 51, 55)

The System Control keys (SYSTEM5-

8) are displayed as the Label keys. When you press a System Control key, its macro is performed.

Note

No default System Control key macros are set at the factory.

* Note on the VOLUME +/– and

MUTING buttons

The Remote Commander can control or silence the TV and amplifier's volume when you select a visual or audio component.

Note on the LCD display’s power on/off

To turn on the LCD display, press any button except the COMMANDER OFF button. To turn off the LCD display, press the COMMANDER OFF button. If you do not use the Remote Commander within 10 minutes, the LCD display automatically turns off. This interval can also be changed (page 37).

Getting Started

Installing the batteries

Slide and open the battery compartment lid and insert four size AA (R6) alkaline batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and – of the batteries with the + and – of the battery compartment.

When to replace the batteries

When replacing the batteries, do it quickly. Otherwise, the memory settings for the clock will be erased. The clock does not work while replacing the batteries.

Alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months (a Sony TV turned On/Off up to approx. 500 times per day). If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries are getting weak and E appears on the LCD display. When the LCD display dims or the backlight for the touch keys grows dim, the batteries are getting weak; replace them.

Notes on replacing the batteries

• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.

• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins or other metallic objects. This can generate heat if the positive and negative terminals of the batteries accidentally come into contact with metallic objects.

• When you are not going to use the unit for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

• Do not use different types of batteries at the same time.

• When you replace the batteries, replace them both with new ones.

Setting the clock

SET

When you install batteries the first time, the Remote Commander enters clock setup mode. “DS_TIME” appears as the Display title. “STD_TIME” lights and “SET” and “DS_TIME” flash on the Label keys. STD_TIME: standard time DS_TIME: daylight savings time

LEARN NG

DS_TIME

SET [STD_TIME] DS_TIME

Press “STD_TIME” or “DS_TIME” on the Label keys.

The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes. If the summer time (daylight savings time) is used in your area, press the DS_TIME key. When the time change occurs (in spring and autumn), the Remote Commander will automatically adjust itself. If the summer time is not used in your area, press the STD_TIME key.

Press “SET” on the Label keys.

A beep sounds, “SET” and “SU” flash, and “12:00 AM” lights on the Clock display.

LEARN NG

CLOCK

SET STD_TIME

Set the day of the week by pressing the F or f button.

The selected day of the week flashes.

SU : Sunday MO : Monday TU : Tuesday WE : Wednesday TH : Thursday FR : Friday SA : Saturday

Next, press the g button. The day of the week is set. “12” (hour) “AM” and “SET” flash.

LEARN NG

CLOCK

Getting Started

SET STD_TIME

Note

If you press the G button, the day of the week is set and setting mode skips to step

Continued

SET

Setting the clock (continued)

Set the hour and AM (or PM) by pressing the F or f button.

The selected hour and AM (or PM) flash.

Set the minute by pressing the F or f button.

The selected minute flashes.

If you want to finish the clock setting, go to step 6.

LEARN NG

CLOCK

Next, press the g button. The hour and AM (or PM) are set. “00” (minute) and “SET” flash.

LEARN NG

CLOCK

SET STD_TIME

Note

If you press the G button, the hour and AM (or PM) are set and the setting mode returns to step 3.

SET STD_TIME

Notes

• If you press the g button, the minute is

set and the setting mode returns to step 3.

• If you press the G button, the minute is

set and the setting mode returns to step 4.

Press “SET” on the Label keys.

The beep sounds, and the clock starts from the 0 second of the current minute.

Note

If you press the SET key in any step above, the clock starts from the 0 second of the current minute.

Remote Commander settings and operating procedures

About the factory setting

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is preset at the factory to operate most Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you operate a non-Sony AV component, you need to set the component’s preset code on the Remote Commander first.

Default components list

Displays on Component Remote Commander

TV TV

A-CBL Analog Cable box

D-SAT Digital Satellite

DVD DVD player

VCR Video Cassette Recorder

DVR Digital Video Recorder

CD CD player

RCVR Receiver/Amplifier

DVDVR DVR/DVD combo

DVD-R DVD Recorder

D-CBL Digital Cable box

DAV DVD/Receiver combo

PJ Projector

TAPE Cassette deck*

MD MD deck

LIGHT Light

* Analog audio compact cassette deck

See “Table of preset functions” (page 76) for the functions of keys and buttons for each component.

How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup)

There are two ways to make settings for the Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup” with the aid of PC software and “OnRemote Setup” directly on the Remote Commander.

• On-PC Setup (Recommended) “On-PC Setup” uses the supplied software for your PC, “AX Remote Editor,” to set up the Remote Commander. By following the wizard, it allows you to easily make all the necessary settings for the Remote Commander (components’ preset codes, etc.,). Furthermore, you can add and customize a range of settings which are not available with OnRemote Setup.

• On-Remote Setup “On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting up directly with the Remote Commander. However, some advanced settings are not available with OnRemote setup (see the table on page

14).

See “Setting procedure for On-PC Setup” (page 14), or “Setting procedure for OnRemote Setup” (page 15) for each setting method.

IMPORTANT

You cannot use both methods. Once you set up the Remote Commander by either On-PC Setup (recommended) or OnRemote Setup, you cannot make additional settings using the other method. You can only delete the entire setup and start over using the other setup method.

Getting Started

Continued

Remote Commander settings and operating procedures (continued)

Programmable items of On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup

Main setting items

Setting the preset codes

Learning the remote control signals

Editting the label

Setting the Timer

Programming the Timer

Setting System Control function *1

Setting XPRESS function *2

Setting AirSlide function *3

Unit settings

*1 System Control function is used to perform

a programmed series of commands (a macro) on several AV components by pressing just one button.

*2 An XPRESS function is also a macro

function which executes a series of commands for controlling several AV components by pressing just one key. The difference is, the XPRESS display stays available for you to make additional settings.

*3 An Air-Slide is a function which executes

an XPRESS function by “sliding your finger” in a set pattern across the display.

Using the AX Remote Editor

Using the Remote Commander

Setting procedure for OnPC Setup

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC Setup (recommended), follow the procedures below.

Step1: Installing the “AX Remote

Editor” (page 16).

Step2: Installing the USB driver

(page 17).

Step3: Starting up “AX Remote

Editor” (page 20) and setting the Remote Commander.

See the Help file of AX Remote Editor for setting details.

Step4: Operating an AV

component using the Remote Commander.

After finishing the setting with AX Remote Editor, operate the AV component using the Remote Commander.

• Operating the XPRESS function (page 22).

• Operating components individually (page 27).

Option1: You can also change the

Unit Settings such as the backlight and beep (pages 34,

41).

Option2: You can also change the

settings of the buttons or keys on the Remote Commander with AX Remote Editor.

See the Help of AX Remote Editor for setting with AX Remote Editor.

When using On-PC Setup

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC Setup, you do not need to read this PDF manual “Setting by OnRemote Setup”. (pages 45 – 69)

Setting procedure for OnRemote Setup

If you set the Remote Commander OnRemote Setup, follow the procedure below.

Step1: Setting the preset codes.

(page 45).

Step2: Operating AV components

using the Remote Commander.

After finishing the setting of the preset codes, you can use the Remote Commander to operate your AV components.

• Operating the XPRESS function (page 22).

• Operating components individually (page 27).

Option1: You can also change the

Unit Settings such as backlight and beep (pages 34, 41).

• Setting the Timer (page 59).

• Changing the names of labels (page 65).

When using On-Remote Setup

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-Remote Setup, you do not need to install the AX Remote Editor and its driver, or connect the Remote Commander to your PC. You also do not need to read the PDF pages 16 to 20.

Getting Started

Option2: You can also change the

settings of the buttons or keys on the Remote Commander.

• Using non-preset remote control operations (Learning function) (page 47).

•Programming a series of commands with just one button (System Control function) (page 51).

• Setting the XPRESS macro activation (page 56).

• Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component (page 57).

Installing the “AX Remote Editor”

By installing the “AX Remote Editor” software on the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can set up the Remote Commander with your PC. “AX Remote Editor” makes setting up complex operations like a series of commands (a macro) easy, and also allows various other convenient functions that can only be set up on the PC. For details, see the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.”

“AX Remote Editor” system requirements

Operating systems:

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/Windows XP Media Center Edition/Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional

CPU:

Pentium II, 300 MHz or more

RAM:

64 MB or more (128 MB or more for Windows XP)

Required hard disc capacity:

10 MB or more

Display:

High (16 bits) Color or higher, 1,024 × 768 dots or better*

CD-ROM drive USB port

* Does not operate with a display of under

1,024 × 768 dots.

Installing the “AX Remote Editor”

Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes

• Do not simply copy the “AX Remote Editor” folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. You need to install it properly for it to work.

• On Windows 2000, or Windows XP, logon with an authorized “Administrator” ID when installing “AX Remote Editor.”

1 Close all software running on

Windows.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into

the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu” appears.

3 Click [Install AX Remote Editor].

“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” appears.

4 Click [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation. When the installation is complete, “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” automatically quits.

Tip

If the installation display is hidden behind other windows

If “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” disappears behind other displays while installing, press the [Tab] key several times while pressing down the [Alt] key to bring up “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” again.

Installing the USB driver

You need to install the USB driver before connecting the supplied USB mini cable to your PC and the Remote Commander. Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes

•Without batteries in the Remote Commander, the USB connection cannot be detected by the PC even if the USB mini cable is connected. Make sure to install the batteries before installing the USB driver. If the USB driver installation is interrupted by mistake, install it again from the beginning.

• Do not simply copy the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the PC. You need to install it properly for it to work.

• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, logon with an authorized "Administrator" ID when installing the USB driver.

• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you need to install the driver for each port to which the Remote Commander will be connected.

• Depending on the PC, various messages other than those mentioned in this manual may appear during the USB driver installation. Just follow the on-screen instructions of these messages to install.

Getting Started

Continued

Installing the “AX Remote Editor” (continued)

For Windows XP users

For Windows 2000 users

1 Close all software running on

Windows.

1 Close all software running on

Windows.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into

the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “InstallShield Wizard” of “AX Remote Editor” appears.

3 Click [Cancel] to close

“InstallShield Wizard” of “AX Remote Editor.”

4 Connect the PC and the Remote

Commander using the supplied USB mini cable (page 19).

The “Found New Hardware” message appears in the Notification Area in the lower right-hand of the display. After a moment, “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

5 Select “Install the software

automatically [Recommended]”, then click [Next].

Installing of the USB driver starts. The “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” display appears when the installation is complete.

6 Click [Finish].

Installing of the USB driver finishes.

2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into

the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “InstallShield Wizard” of “AX Remote Editor” appears.

3 Click [Cancel] to close

“InstallShield Wizard” of “AX Remote Editor.”

4 Connect the PC and the Remote

Commander using the supplied USB mini cable (page 19).

The “Found New Hardware” message appears. After a moment, “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

5 Click [Next].

The “Install Hardware Device Drivers” display appears.

6 Select “Search for a suitable

driver for my device [recommended]”, then click [Next].

The “Locate Driver Files” display appears.

7 Mark only the check box of “CD-

ROM drives”, then click [Next].

The “Driver Files Search Results” display appears, and the found driver is displayed.

8 Click [Next].

Installing of the USB driver starts. The “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” display appears when the installation is complete.

9 Click [Finish].

Installing of the USB driver finishes.

Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC

You can now connect the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) to your PC with the supplied USB mini cable. Connect whenever you want to verify correct operation of key and button commands for an XPRESS function, etc., or to exchange setup data between your PC and the Remote Commander.

Notes

• Before connecting the Remote Commander to your PC, be sure to install the fresh batteries in the Remote Commander.

• Do not disconnect the USB mini cable from your PC while your PC is communicating with the Remote Commander, as a malfunction may occur.

• Only connect one Remote Commander to your PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not be able to download the settings correctly.

• The Remote Commander uses the battery when connected to the PC. When you finish the setup, unplug from the USB connector.

1 Connect the USB mini cable to the

USB connector of the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000).

Getting Started

2 Connect the USB mini cable to the

USB connector of your PC.

Starting up “AX Remote Editor”

On your PC, click the Windows “Start” button and point to “All Programs” - “Sony Remote AX,” “AX Remote Editor” and click.

“AX Remote Editor” starts up, and the last project appears. The first time AX Remote Editor starts up, the “New Project” wizard appears. Following the on-screen instructions, create a project.

Tips

• If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, click the “Start” button of Windows and point to “Programs” - “Sony AX” - “AX Remote Editor” and click to start up “AX Remote Editor”.

” (the shortcut icon of AX Remote

• If “ Editor) is displayed on the desktop of Windows, double-click the icon to open it. (Depending on the setting, Windows XP may automatically delete icons from the desktop if they have not been used for a certain period of time. If “ desktop, use the “Start” button.)

” is not displayed on the

Using “AX Remote Editor” – Help

You can set up the Remote Commander by operating “AX Remote Editor,” referring to the detailed instructions provided in Help.

Starting Help

Start up “AX Remote Editor,” then click [Help] on the menu bar and select [AX Remote Editor help].

How to use Help

Click one of the tabs: [Contents], [Index] or [Search], and check the information you need.

To search by contents (Contents)

You can find information relating to a specific subject by using the table of contents shown on the “Contents” tab.

To search indexed information (Index)

You can find information from a list of predetermined keywords shown on the “Index” tab.

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Operating the Remote Commander

Operating your components

There are two ways to operate the components on the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000).

• XPRESS operation: You can operate

multiple AV components related to a specific task, such as “watching a TV, ” or “watching a DVD,” etc. This is called an “XPRESS function.”

• Single component operation: You can

operate each AV component individually (page 27).

What is the XPRESS function?

An “XPRESS function” is an executable series of commands that operate several AV components, just by pressing one key. For example, you have to perform the following operations sequentially to watch a DVD using a TV, receiver/ amplifier, and DVD player.

1. Turn on the TV.

2. Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO1.

3. Turn on the receiver/amplifier.

4. Set the input selector of the receiver/amplifier to DVD.

5. Turn on the DVD player.

6. Start DVD playback.

By setting the above commands as an XPRESS function, you can watch a DVD by simply pressing one key.

Also, XPRESS function can memorize the status of power on/off, input selector for each component, and send a signal to synchronize the status which you want without reference to the component's status.

Some XPRESS functions are preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components (see the table at right). However, depending on the factory preset code, they may not necessarily be effective.

Default XPRESS list

Displays on the Label keys

A-CBL

D-SAT

DVD

VCR

DVR

RCVR

Programmed commands

Turns on TV, and the display of XPRESS_TV appears.

Turns on TV and Analog cable box, and the display of XPRESS_A-CBL appears.

Turns on TV and Digital Satellite, and the display of XPRESS_D-SAT appears.

Turns on TV and DVD player, and the display of XPRESS_DVD appears.

Turns on TV and Video Cassette recorder, and the display of XPRESS_VCR appears.

Turns on TV and Digital Video Recorder, and the display of XPRESS_DVR appears.

Turns on CD player and Receiver (Amplifier), and the display of XPRESS_CD appears.

Turns on Receiver (Amplifier), and the display of XPRESS_RCVR appears.

How to set up an XPRESS function

For On-PC Set up: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: You cannot set up an XPRESS function.

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Operating your components (continued)

Operating the XPRESS function

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When you press an XPRESS button on the Remote Commander, the XPRESS names appear at the bottom of the display.

SYNC-UP

VOLUME

MUTING

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XPRESS /1

COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

OFF

CHANNEL

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XPRESS button

When you press an XPRESS name you want to operate, programmed commands for the key are performed and the display to operate the XPRESS function appears. This display is called, “XPRESS display.” Keys on the XPRESS display are divided into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels and “Label keys” that can be customized. Touch-keys are used to execute an XPRESS function. Label keys are used to switch to the individual component displays (page 27) that make up the XPRESS function.

XPRESS display

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DISPLAY

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MAIN/SUB

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TV RCVR

Touch-keys

Label keys

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

XPRESS names

Example: To play a DVD player

DVD

by XPRESS function (when On-PC Setup was used to set up the Remote Commander)

1 Press the XPRESS button.

PRESS

“XPRESS” appears as the Display title.

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XPRESS /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If a page number such as “/1” appears to the right side of Display title, multiple pages are available. Press the number to go to the next page.

2 Press the XPRESS name you want

to operate (in this case, DVD).

3 Press the key(s) or button(s) you

want to operate.

When the signal is sent, appears. You can also use other buttons, such as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.

4 When you are finished using the

Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button, the previous LCD display returns.

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The TV, DVD and RCVR turn on and the input select of TV and RCVR changes to those selected by “AX Remote Editor.” The main keys you use to control the DVD are displayed as Touch-keys. The components that make up the XPRESS function are displayed as Label keys.

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DVD TV RCVR

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Operating your components (continued)

Example: To play a DVD player by XPRESS function (when OnRemote Setup was used to set up the Remote Commander)

1 Press the XPRESS button.

PRESS

“XPRESS” appears as the Display title.

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XPRESS /1

3 In this step, you need to set the

correct input of each component that makes up this XPRESS function, e.g., the RCVR, TV, and DVD player. Press one of the component's Label keys to open its display, then press the INPUT key once or repeatedly until the correct input is selected.

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TV /1

DISPLAY

2PIC

MAIN/SUB

POWER

SWAP

WIDEINPUT

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If a page number such as “/1” appears to the right side of Display title, multiple pages are available. Press the number to go to the next page.

2 Press the XPRESS name you want

to operate (in this case, DVD).

DVD

The TV and DVD turn on. The main keys you use to control the DVD are displayed as Touch-keys. The components that make up the XPRESS function are displayed as Label keys.

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XPRESS_DVD

DVD TV

4 Press the BACK button to return

to the previous display, and repeat step 3 until all the necessary components’ inputs are correctly set.

BACK

The previous LCD display returns.

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XPRESS_DVD

DVD TV

Note

If you had used On-PC Setup, this step would be done automatically for you. That’s why we recommend it.

5 Press the key(s) or button(s) you

want to operate.

To synchronize with the status of a component – SYNC-UP

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When the signal is sent, appears. You can also use other buttons, such as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.

6 When you are finished using the

Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button, the previous LCD display returns.

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COMPONENT

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COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

CHANNEL

VOLUME

RECALL

MUTING

ALL OFF

SYNC-UP button

The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the components’ input selectors, and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the component manually or with a different remote control, the Remote Commander will not recognize the current component status. In this case, press the SYNC-UP button to synchronize with the status of the current component and the Remote Commander.

1 Press the SYNC-UP button.

SYNC-UP

The component you want to confirm the status of appears as the Display title.

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POWER

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2 Press the DONE key.

DONE

To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function

The Remote Commander can perform an XPRESS function by “sliding your finger” across its display. This function is called an “Air-Slide function.”

The component’s (ON/OFF) power status is synchronized with the Remote Commander.

3 When you are finished using the

Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button, the previous LCD display returns.

PRESS

COMMANDER

COMPONENTBACK

LIGHTTIMERSYNC-UP OFF

PRESS

COMMANDER

COMPONENTBACK

LIGHTTIMERSYNC-UP OFF

The Air-Slide has the following 6 patterns.

Default Air-Slide list

Pattern Programmed commands

XPRESS_TV is performed, and the display of XPRESS_TV appears.

XPRESS_A-CBL is performed, and the display of XPRESS_ ACBL appears.

XPRESS_D-SAT is performed, and the display of XPRESS_DSAT appears.

XPRESS_DVD is performed, and the display of XPRESS_ DVD appears.

No preset

How to set the Air-Slide action

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” You can set Air-Slide commands other than for XPRESS function, using “AX Remote Editor.”

Operating components individually

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How to register the components to the Remote Commander

You can register up to 16 components. For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the preset codes” on page 45.

PRESS

COMPONENT

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COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

CHANNEL

VOLUME

RECALL

MUTING

ALL OFF

COMPONENT button

When you press the COMPONENT button on the Remote Commander, the component names appear at the bottom of the display.

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COMPONENT /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

Component names

When you press a component name you want to operate, the display to operate the component appears. This display is called “Component display.” Keys on the Component display are divided into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels and “Label keys” that can be customized.

Component display

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DISPLAY

INPUT

2PIC

MAIN/SUB

POWER

SWAP

Touch-keys

WIDE

Label keys

See “Table of preset functions” (page 76) for the functions of keys and buttons for each component.

Example: To change the input select of the TV

1 Press the COMPONENT button.

COMPONENT

“COMPONENT” appears as the Display title.

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COMPONENT /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If a page number such as “/1” appears to the right side of Display title, multiple pages are available. Press the number to go to the next page.

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Operating your components (continued)

2 Press the component name you

want to operate (in this case, TV).

4 When you are finished using the

Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

The component name appears as the Display title. And the keys you use to control the TV are displayed as Touch-keys.

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TV_TUNER ANT/SW

TV /1

DISPLAY

INPUT

2PIC

MAIN/SUB

POWER

SWAP

WIDE

If a page number such as “/1” appears to the right side of Display title, multiple pages are available. Press the number to go to the next page.

3 Press the key(s) or button(s) you

want to operate.

Example:

1 Press the POWER key.

POWER

2 Press the INPUT key repeatedly

until the desired input is selected.

INPUT

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button, the previous LCD display returns.

Note

The remote control signals may be different for some components or functions. In this case, program the remote control signals with the Learning function. For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Using non-preset remote control operations” on page 47.

When the signal is sent, appears. You can also use other buttons, such as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.

To control the volume

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Executing a series of commands at a scheduled time

– Timer function

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COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

CHANNEL

VOLUME

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MUTING

ALL OFF

VOLUME +/– button

MUTING button

Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to control the volume, and the MUTING button to silence. When you select a visual component, the TV’s volume will be controlled; when you select an audio component, the amplifier’s volume will be controlled.

How to set the volume control of visual components

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component” on page 57.

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COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

CHANNEL

VOLUME

RECALL

MUTING

ALL OFF

TIMER button

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) can perform a programmed commands automatically at a scheduled time every day or on a particular day. This function is called “Timer.” You can set up to 8 Timer with the following options.

• Timer ON/OFF Switches ON/OFF each Timer.

• Key Label When you press the TIMER button on the Remote Commander, keys showing a Timer function appear at the bottom of the display. The default labels of each Timer are shown as “PROG1” to “PROG8” and you can change their labels.

• Commands to be operated You can program a series of commands (a macro) to operate at a scheduled time. This is called, “Timer macro.”

• Time Sets the operation time (hour, minute, AM/ PM) for a Timer.

• Day Sets the day(s) for a Timer.

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