Sony AX4000 User Manual

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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 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

RECALL

ALL OFF

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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MAIN/SUB

ENTER

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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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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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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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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SET ON FOR POWER OF TV

DONE

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Operating your components (continued)

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.

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COMPONENT

BACK

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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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TV_TUNER ANT/SW

TV /1

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

RECALL

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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How to set the Timer function

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the Timer” on page 59.

2 Select a standby timer program

that you want to switch on/off by pressing the Label keys (in this case, PROG1).

PROG1

To quickly switch the Timer on or off

With the Remote Commander (RMAX4000), you can quickly switch a Timer function on or off. The following procedure is based on the assumption that a series of commands (a macro) is programmed to the PROG1.

1 Press the TIMER button.

TIMER

The Timer numbers for which a Timer is already set and is in standby mode, stay lit. The available program numbers flash on the Label keys. 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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PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4

The switching display for Timer of PROG1 appears.

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TIMER

PROG1

OFF

If you select a non-timer program, the “NG” beep is heard and “NG” flashes twice.

3 Press the ON/OFF key.

OFF

A single beep is heard and the “ ” mark appears, and the standby mode of the selected Timer is set to on.

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TIMER

PROG1

4 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Notes

• When you finish setting the timer standby mode, the “ clock. This means that one or more Timers are activated.

• The timer program you set repeats every week until you set the timer standby mode to OFF (weekly timer). If you want to execute the timer program only once, set the timer standby mode to OFF after the execution of the timer program.

” mark stays lit beside the

Executing a series of commands with just one button

– System Control function

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COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

CHANNEL

VOLUME

RECALL

MUTING

ALL OFF

System Control keys

SYSTEM CONTROL 1-4 button

MORE button

Operating the Remote Commander

IMPORTANT

The Timer function of this Remote Commander is designed for use with AV components. Do not use the Timer function with other components, such as an airconditioner or other electrical appliances. It may cause a fire or a serious injury.

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) has special buttons which can be programmed to perform a series of commands (a macro) just pressing one button. If you press the MORE button (rightmost SYSTEM CONTROL button), all keys sharing the same function as that SYSTEM CONTROL button appear at the bottom of the display. These keys are called, “System Control keys.” You can program a series of commands (a macro) for each of four SYSTEM CONTROL buttons and four System Control keys. This is called “System Control macro.”

How to set the System Control function

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Programming a series of commands with just one button” on page 51.

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Executing a series of commands with just one button (continued)

Notes

• If the remote control detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is blocking them, some of the components may not operate in the ordered sequence when you press a SYSTEM CONTROL button or System Control key.

• If some of the components did not operate correctly because of the above or for any other reason, always set all the components back to the states they were in before you pressed the SYSTEM CONTROL button or the System Control key. Failure to do this can result in incorrect operation when you press the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or the System Control keys again.

• Some components may not always be powered-on by the System Control function. This is because the power of the component goes on and off alternately when receiving the power on/off signal. In this case, check the operating component’s power on/off state before using the System Control function.

Using other useful functions

To operate the Remote Commander in the dark

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The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) has a backlight on the LCD display. Pressing any button or key automatically activates the display. If no button or key is pushed within a set time, the backlight automatically turns off.

Default backlight settings

Off-time setting 10 seconds

Brightness Level 15 (Max: 15)

Fade effect ON

On-mode setting All keys and buttons

COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

CHANNEL

VOLUME

RECALL

MUTING

ALL OFF

LIGHT button

How to set the backlight

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” Or see “Setting the backlight” on page 34. For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the backlight” on page 34.

Locking the controls

– Hold function

To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function. However, any programmed Timer functions will still be activated while the controls are locked.

To turn off all the components at one time

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While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the touch-key.

The LCD display turns off.

When the controls are locked

If you attempt to operate the Remote Commander, a message reminding you to release the Hold function appears for 10 seconds on the LCD display.

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Press COMMANDER OFF and TAP LCD.

To unlock the controls

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the touch-key. With a beep sounds, the previous status display returns.

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COMMANDER

LIGHTTIMER

SYNC-UP

OFF

VOLUME

CHANNEL

RECALL

MUTING

ALL OFF

ALL OFF button

If you press the ALL OFF button, all the preset components turn off at the factory setting.

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Unit Settings

LIGHT

OFF_TIME

Setting the backlight

The LCD display’s backlight is preset at the factory to activate whenever the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is operated, and to switch off automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 seconds. You can set the backlight automatic-off time, the brightness, the setting of the fade effect, and which buttons activate the backlight. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “LIGHT” does not flash on the Label keys, press the Display title (SET) repeatedly until it appears.

MUTING

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SET

Press “LIGHT” on the Label keys.

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

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LIGHT

OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE

Press “OFF_TIME” on the Label keys.

The setting display for automatic-off time of the backlight appears.

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LIGHT

OFF_TIME (-) 10sec (+)

Press the (–) or (+) key to change the automatic-off time of the backlight.

You can set the automatic-off time from 1 to 60 seconds. Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed, the time decreases/increases by 1 second. For example, “20sec” on the Label keys means 20 seconds.

LEVEL

FADE

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button.

BACK

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE

Note

When you set the automatic-off time to longer than 10 seconds (factory setting), the battery life may be shorter.

Press “LEVEL” on the Label keys.

The setting display for brightness appears.

LEVEL (-) LEVEL 15 (+)

COMMANDER

OFF

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LIGHT

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Press the (–) or (+) key to change the brightness of the backlight.

You can set the brightness from 1 to

15. Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed, the level decreases/increases by 1.

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

BACK

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE

Press “FADE” on the Label keys.

The setting display for fade effect appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.

OFF

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LIGHT

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Unit Settings

FADE [ ON ] OFF

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ON_MODE

Setting the backlight (continued)

Press the ON or OFF key to select the fade effect of the backlight.

ON: fade in/out backlight OFF: normal backlight The fade effect of the backlight changes and a beep sounds each time you press the keys.

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

BACK

OFF

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

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LIGHT

OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE

Press “ON_MODE” on the Label keys.

Press the LIGHT or ALL key to select which buttons activate the backlight.

LIGHT: The backlight is activated by pressing the LIGHT button only. ALL: The backlight is activated by pressing any button on the Remote Commander except the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/– and COMMANDER OFF buttons. The buttons to activate backlight changes and a beep sounds each time you press the keys.

Note

In the “ALL” position, if you use the Remote Commander frequently, the battery life may be shorter. In this case, shorten the automatic-off time.

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

BACK

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

OFF

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The setting display for buttons to activate the backlight appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.

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LIGHT

ON_MODE LIGHT [ ALL ]

OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Setting the LCD display

Setting the automatic-off time of the LCD display

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is preset at the factory to switch off the LCD display automatically if you do not operate it for more than 10 minutes. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “DISPLAY” does not flash on the Label keys, press the Display title (SET) repeatedly until it appears.

MUTING

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Unit Settings

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DISPLAY

DISP-OFF

Setting the LCD display (continued)

2 Press “DISPLAY” on the Label

keys.

5 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

“DISPLAY” appears as the Display title.

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DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST

3 Press ”DISP-OFF” on the Label

keys.

The setting display for automatic-off time of the LCD display appears.

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DISPLAY

DISP-OFF (-) 10min (+)

4 Press the (–) or (+) key to change

the automatic-off time of the LCD display.

You can set the automatic-off time from 1 to 30 minutes. Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed, the minute decreases/increases by 1 minute. For example, “02min” on the Label keys means 2 minutes.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display

You can calibrate the alignment of the LCD display if the Touch-keys are not working properly. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MENU button and EXIT button.

COMMANDER

OFF

The setting display for calibrating the alignment of the LCD display appears.

Press the point on the bottom-left of the LCD display.

The other point appears on the topright of the LCD display.

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ALIGNMENT

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ALIGNMENT

EXIT

Press the point on the top-right of the LCD display.

The square appears in the center of the LCD display.

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ALIGNMENT

Press the square in the center of the LCD display.

When the calibration is complete, the beep sounds, and the LCD display returns to the selecting display of display setting.

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DISPLAY

DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST

Note

When calibrating, be sure to press the point accurately, otherwise the calibration will be off and you will need to start over.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

Unit Settings

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The Remote Commander turns off.

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Setting the LCD display (continued)

Setting the contrast of the LCD display

You can adjust the contrast of the LCD display if the screen is not viewed properly. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the OK button.

COMMANDER

OFF

The setting display for contrast appears.

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CHANNEL

ENTER+10

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TOP MENU

DISPLAY

CONTRAST

A/B

REC

MAIN/SUB

INPUT

POWER

LIST

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

You can set the contrast level from 1 to 15. CHANNEL +: Darker contrast CHANNEL –: Lighter contrast

Note

If you press the CHANNEL +/– button and the contrast level is already at the minimum/maximum level, the beep does not sound. The level can be set from 1 to 15.

BEEP

Setting the beep

OTHER

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is preset at the factory with the confirmation beep set to on. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “OTHER” does not flash on the Label keys, press the Display title (SET) repeatedly until it appears.

Press “OTHER”on the Label keys.

MUTING

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SET

Press “BEEP” on the Label keys.

The setting display for beep appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.

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OTHER

BEEP [ ON ] OFF

Press the ON or OFF key to select the beep.

ON: Turns on the beep. OFF: Turns off the beep. The beep setting changes and a beep sounds each time you press the key.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

Unit Settings

“OTHER” appears as the Display title.

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OTHER

BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Adjusting the clock

OTHER

CLOCK

SET

You can adjust the clock after setting. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

Press “CLOCK” on the Label keys.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

MUTING

“SET” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

SET

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “OTHER” does not flash on the Label keys, press the Display title (SET) repeatedly until it appears.

Press “OTHER” on the Label keys.

“OTHER” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

OTHER

BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET

The setting display for clock appears.

LEARN NG

CLOCK

SET STD_TIME

Press the F/f/g/G buttons to change the time or day.

Each time the G or g button is pressed, the Clock display changes in order (the day y the hour y the minute y the day). Each time the F or f button is pressed, the hour or minute changes by 1 hour or minute. Select the hour or minute by pressing the (G/g) button first.

Press “SET” on the Label keys.

With a beep sound, the clock is started. “OTHER” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

OTHER

BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET

OTHER

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

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

You can select the standard time (STD_TIME) or summer time (DS_TIME). To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER

If “OTHER” does not flash on the Label keys, press the Display title (SET) repeatedly until it appears.

Press “OTHER” on the Label keys.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET

Unit Settings

“OTHER” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

OTHER

BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET

Continued

Adjusting the clock (continued)

3 Press “DS_TIME” on the Label

keys.

DS_TIME

The setting display for daylight savings time appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.

LEARN NG

OTHER

DS_TIME [STD_TIME] DS_TIME

Press the STD_TIME or DS_TIME key.

STD_TIME is 1 hour behind the DS_TIME. DS_TIME is 1 hour ahead of the STD_TIME. The setting of the daylight savings time changes and a beep sounds each time you press the keys.

Note

In this case, the minute and second are not changed.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

PRESET

Setting by On-Remote Setup

The following section explains OnRemote Setup. If you set the Remote Commander by On-PC Setup, these explanations are not valid.

Setting the preset codes

You should register components to the Remote Commander by setting their preset codes. Setting of the preset code is required in the following cases: –To use a Sony component that is not

registered to the Remote Commander by the default setting

–To use other brands of components

Example: To set up a Philips TV

2 While pressing the

COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

3 Press “PRESET” on the Label

keys.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

1 See the tables in the supplied

“Preset code lists,” and find the four-digit preset code for the desired component.

If more than one preset code is listed for the component, use the first number on the list. For example, to set up a Philips TV, you would use the preset code “8011.”

Tip

The first digit of the preset code means the type of component (TV, VCR, etc.). For further details, see the tables in the supplied “Preset code lists.”

“PRESET” appears as the Display title. The component name flashes on the Label keys. 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.

LEARN NG

PRESET /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

Continued

Setting the preset codes (continued)

4 Select the component name you

want the Remote Commander to preset by pressing the Label key (in this case, TV).

The “TV” and current preset code (in this case, “8001”) appear as the Label keys. “0” - “9,” “CLEAR” and “POWER” flash.

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CLEAR

POWER

5 Press the “8,” “0,” “1,” and “1”

number keys.

Tip

Each time the CHANNEL +/– button is pressed, the preset code increases/ decreases by 1.

If you make a mistake in inputting

Press the CLEAR key. The preset code returns to the previous number.

6 Press the OK button.

A beep sounds and the input preset code appears on the Label key momentarily.

LEARN NG

PRESET

Note

If another remote control signal has already been learned, the delete confirmation message appears. Register the components after deleting the learned signal following the procedure of the LCD display.

LEARN NG

PRESET

DELET LEARN? YES NO

TV TV 8011 OK

“PRESET” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

PRESET /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

7 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Notes

• If you enter a preset code that is not on the table in the supplied “Preset code lists,” the Remote Commander beeps five times. The digits you input and “NG” appear on the Label key after you press the OK button. The previous setting returns. If this happens, check the preset code, and try setting again.

• If you do not enter any data to the Remote Commander for over 2 minutes between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the preset code again, press the MUTING button while pressing the COMMANDER OFF button.

• The first digit of the preset code means the type of component (TV, VCR, etc.). The component corresponding to the four-digit of the preset code is set in step 5. If you register a component whose type is different from that previously preset to the Label keys, you can, if necessary, change the component names as the Label keys (page 65).

• If you set a preset code after you input character contents (names, etc.) to the Label keys (page 65), they are cleared and return to the original display. Edit the characters after you decide the component to be used by setting a preset code.

• Except the DVD/Receiver combo (DAV), the components with the built-in amplifier should be registered as RCVR (Receiver). All the keys that are inoperative should be registered by the learning function.

Using non-preset remote control operations

– Learning function

To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following “learning” procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the Learning function to change the signal of individual keys and buttons after setting the preset code (page 45).

Notes

•You cannot perform this procedure before setting the preset code. Set the preset code first.

• Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.

• The learned signal may not work properly if a target component’s remote control preset button has two different functions for a single press. If this occurs, teach the two signals for a Label key by referring to the “Learning up to 4 signals to one key” on page 49.

• If you do not perform learning steps within 2 minutes, the learning process is cancelled.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Continued

LEARN

Using non-preset remote control operations (continued)

1 Place the Remote Commander

(RM-AX4000) head to head with your component’s remote control.

Remote control for your component

about 1 - 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) away

2 While pressing the

COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

3 Press “LEARN” on the Label

keys.

“LEARN” appears as the Display title. The component name flashes on the Label keys. 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.

LEARN NG

LEARN /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

4 Select the component name you

want the Remote Commander to learn by pressing the Label key (in this case, TV).

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

The “TV” and “

LEARNLEARN

” appear on the Display title. The learnable keys and the preset key flash alternately.

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TV /1

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INPUT

ENTER

TV_TUNER ANT/SW NEW NEW

2PICA/B

REC

MAIN/SUB

POWER

SWAP

WIDE

LIST

LEARNLEARN NG

TV /1

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INPUT

ENTER

POWER

SWAP

2PIC

5 Press the key or button on the

Remote Commander you want to “teach” the preset code to.

LEARNLEARN

“

” flashes and only the pressed

key remains on the LCD display.

LEARNLEARN NG

TV /1

Learning up to 4 signals to one key

This is useful when the Remote Commander is not working properly, even when the signal is learned for the Remote Commander using the Learning function. You can also use this function to switch the input mode such as TV, etc., or to switch between DVD player and DVD recorder operation with one key.

To re-teach already learned keys or buttons, press the key or button while pressing the LIGHT button.

LIGHT

INPUT

When you have programmed the buttons on the Remote Commander

The names of buttons not on the LCD display (VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g, G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.

To clear the learned signal from a key or button

While pressing the SYNC-UP button, press the learned key or button you want to clear.

SYNC-UP

The cleared key flashes together with other keys that are available for learning.

LEARNLEARN

“

” flashes and the only the pressed key remains on the LCD display. You can teach a maximum of 4 functions to one key or button.

6 Press and hold the button on the

other remote control until you hear a beep.

(If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)

Other remote control’s button

LEARNLEARN

“

” stops flashing and stays lit. When the command has been learned successfully, the learned keys stay lit and the other keys available for learning flash alternately.

Notes

• If “NG” flashes on the LCD display with

5 beep sounds, learning did not succeed. Try again steps 5 and 6.

• If you touch a wrong key by mistake,

while pressing the SYNC-UP button, press the incorrect key again.

Continued

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Using non-preset remote control operations (continued)

7 Press the BACK button or the

COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

LEARN NG

OFF

LEARN /1

BACK

“LEARN” appears as the Display title.

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If you want to teach another signal, repeat steps 4 - 6.

8 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If the Remote Commander does not seem to be working properly, repeat from step 5.

If the learned key or button does not operate properly, teach once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing the VOLUME + button just once, noise may have interfered during the learning procedure.)

When you teach signals to the VOLUME +/ – or MUTING buttons

• If you have programmed any signal on the VOLUME +/– or MUTING button for components other than TV and RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only when you select that component.

• If you have programmed any signal for the VOLUME +/– or MUTING button of TV or RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) using the learning function, that signal will also be transmitted when you select another component. However, if you have programmed any signal for the VOLUME +/– or MUTING button of another component, that signal will be transmitted only after you select that component.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

For accurate learning

• Do not move the remote units during the learning procedure.

• Be sure to press and hold the button of the other remote control until you hear the confirmation beep.

• Use fresh batteries in both remote control units.

•Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light.

• The remote control detector area may differ depending on each remote unit. If learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote units.

• When you teach a remote control unit with an interactive signal exchange system (supplied with some Sony receivers and amplifiers) to the Remote Commander, the response signal of the component may interfere with the learning of the Remote Commander. In such a case, move to another room, etc., where the signals will not interfere.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Remote Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Also, set the Hold function to lock the all the buttons on the Remote Commander (page 33) when it is not used. Devices such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

Programming a series of commands with just one button

–System Control function

With the System Control function, you can program a series of commands (a macro) and execute them by pressing just one button. For example, when you watch a video, a series of operations like the ones below are necessary.

Example: 1Turn on the TV. 2Turn on the video (VCR). 3Turn on the amplifier (RCVR). 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 consecutive operation steps to each of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (1 - 4) or the System Control keys (SYSTEM 5 - 8).

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Continued

MACRO

SYSTEM

Programming a series of commands with just one button (continued)

1 While pressing the

COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

2 Press “MACRO” on the Label

keys.

“MACRO” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

MACRO

SYSTEM XPRESS

3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label

keys.

“SYSTEM” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

SYSTEM

SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8

4 Select the System Control name

by pressing the SYSTEM CONTROL button or the System Control key (in this case, SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button).

SYSTEM CONTROL

“COMPONENT” appears as the Display title. The component name flashes on the Label keys. 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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COMPONENT /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

5 Select the component name you

want the Remote Commander to program the series of commands (a macro) by pressing the Label key (in this case, TV).

The “TV” appears as the Display title, and the programmable keys for the selected component flash.

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ENTER

TV_TUNER ANT/SW

TV /1

DISPLAY

INPUT

2PIC

MAIN/SUB

POWER

SWAP

WIDE

6 Press the key(s) or button(s) for

the desired operation.

If you want to turn on the TV, press the POWER key.

POWER

If you want to add commands from a different component, press the COMPONENT button and then select the component name from the Label keys.

When you have programmed the buttons on the Remote Commander

The names of buttons not on the LCD display (VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g, G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.

When the maximum of 32 steps are input, the System Control macro programming finishes and a beep sounds, and the System Control macro displays in order. “SYSTEM” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

SYSTEM

SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8

Notes

•You can input up to 32 steps for one System Control function.

• If you need a manual delay between two steps, press the TIMER button to add an interval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)

• The Display title and the LIGHT button are not counted as steps.

7 When you have programmed all

the keys and buttons, press the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

OFF

A beep sounds, the System Control macro programming finishes and displays in order.

8 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Continued

MACRO

Programming a series of commands with just one button (continued)

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The setting is canceled, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button. The previous LCD display returns.

Notes

• If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over 2 minutes, the setting is cancelled and the series of commands (a macro) will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 54) and start again from step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue from where you left off.

• If you set the preset code (page 45) or program a new signal by learning (page 47) on a key or button that has been programmed in the System Control macro, the new signal will be transmitted when you press the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button or System Control key.

• If you try to program more than 32 steps, the System Control macro programming finishes, and the 32 steps you have programmed are registered. If you want to program again, clear the program (page 54) and start again from step 1.

About the order of operation steps

Some of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, a TV generally does not react to the next signal immediately 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 the example below; TV power-on t VCR power-on t VCR playback t TV input select

To clear programmed series of commands for SYSTEM CONTROL button or System Control key

1 While pressing the

COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

2 Press “MACRO” on the Label

keys.

“MACRO” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

MACRO

SYSTEM XPRESS

3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label

SYSTEM

keys.

5 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SYSTEM” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

SYSTEM

SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8

4 While pressing the SYNC-UP

button, press the programmed key or button you want to clear.

A beep sounds, “SYSTEM” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

SYSTEM

SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The setting is canceled, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button. The previous LCD display returns.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

XPRESS

Setting the XPRESS

MACRO

macro activation

You can switch the XPRESS macro activation to on or off when selecting the XPRESS function. If you set to off, the XPRESS display appears without sending the XPRESS macro. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

Press “MACRO” on the Label keys.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

Press “XPRESS” on the Label keys.

The setting display for XPRESS macro activation appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.

LEARN NG

MACRO

XPRESS Macro ON [ OFF ]

Press the ON or OFF key to select the XPRESS macro activation.

ON: Turns on the XPRESS macro activation. OFF: Turns off the XPRESS macro activation. The setting of the XPRESS macro activation changes each time you press the key.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

“MACRO” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

MACRO

SYSTEM XPRESS

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you hear sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier.

This feature enables you to control the volume of your TV or amplifier without selecting TV or RCVR each time to control the volume. For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you do not need to select the TV to control the TV volume. With the Remote Commander, you can switch the volume of all the visual components to the amplifier.

The following table shows the factory setting of component/volume control.

Component Controls the volume of

TV TV

A-CBL TV

D-SAT TV

DVD TV

VCR TV

CD RCVR

RCVR RCVR

DVDVR TV

DVD-R TV

D-CBL TV

DAV DAV

PJ (Projector) PJ

TAPE RCVR

MD RCVR

LIGHT ———

However, if your visual components are connected to an audio component, you probably hear TV or VCR sound from the loudspeakers via your amplifier, not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory preset so that you can control the volume of your visual components without first having to switch to the amplifier.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

Setting by On-Remote Setup

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

Continued

SET

VOLUME

Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component (continued)

Press the Display title (SET) once.

“VOLUME” flashes on the Label keys.

LEARN NG

SET /2

LABEL VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY

Press “VOLUME” on the Label keys.

The setting display of volume control appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.

LEARN NG

VOLUME

VISUAL [ TV ] RCVR

Press the TV or RCVR key to select the volume control.

TV: You will hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers. RCVR: You will hear the sound of your visual components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier. The volume control setting changes and a beep sounds each time you press the keys.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Notes

• If you have already programmed any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button of each component by “learning,” the procedure above will not change the function of the VOLUME and MUTING buttons.

• If you have programmed volume control signals on the VOLUME or MUTING buttons of a TV or RCVR, you can only use that signal when you select TV or RCVR. For other components, the preset volume control signals for TV or RCVR (depending on the above setting procedure) will be transmitted. To use the new signals, you need to program each button for each component by the learning procedure (page 47).

Setting the Timer

TIMER

PROG4

Up to 8 Timers can be set on the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000). You can program the Timer for the day of the week, the hour, the minute and a series of commands (a macro). You can set each Timer to be executed or not. To program the Timer, perform the following procedure.

To program the Timer

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.

“TIMER” appears as the Display title. The Timer numbers “PROG1” “PROG4” flash on the Label keys. 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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TIMER /1

PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4

Select the Timer number you want the Remote Commander to set the Timer by pressing the Label key (in this case, PROG4).

Setting by On-Remote Setup

The “PROG4” appears as the Display title. “SU” and “12:00 AM” appear on the Clock display.

LEARN NG

PROG4 /1

ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

OFF

Continued

MACRO

Setting the Timer (continued)

Press “MACRO” on the Label keys.

Press the key(s) or button(s) for the desired operation.

If you want to turn on the TV, press the POWER key.

POWER

“COMPONENT” appears as the Display title. The component names flash on the Label keys. 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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Select the component name you want the Remote Commander to program the series of commands (a macro) by pressing the Label key.

The “TV” appears as the Display title, and the programmable keys for the selected component flash.

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TV_TUNER ANT/SW

TV /1

DISPLAY

INPUT

2PIC

MAIN/SUB

POWER

SWAP

WIDE

If you want to add commands from a different component, press the COMPONENT button and then select the component name from the Label keys.

When you have programmed the buttons on the Remote Commander

The names of buttons not on the LCD display (VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g, G and OK ) appear on the right Label key.

When the maximum of 32 steps are

TIME

input, the Timer macro programming finishes and a beep sounds, and the Timer macro displays in order.

LEARN NG

PROG4

ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

Notes

•You can input up to 32 steps for one Timer.

• If you need a manual delay between two steps, press the TIMER button to add an interval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)

• The Display title and the LIGHT button are not counted as steps.

OFF

Press “TIME” on the Label keys.

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

LEARN NG

PROG4

SET TIME

When you have programmed all the keys and buttons, press the COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER

OFF

A beep sounds, the Timer macro programming finishes and is displayed in order.

Continued

Setting by On-Remote Setup

SET

Setting the Timer (continued)

Press the F or f button to set the day(s) of the week.

Each time the F or f button is pressed the day(s) of the week change as follows.

Press the F/f/g/G buttons to

change the time.

Each time the G or g button is pressed, the Clock display changes in order (the day(s) y the hour y the minute y the day(s)). Each time the F or f button is pressed, the hour or minute changes by 1 hour or minute.

Press “SET” on the Label keys.

With a beep sound, the timer setting changes.

LEARN NG

PROG4 /1

ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

Note

If you press the SET key at any point, the time setting changes.

OFF

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

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

Press the ON/OFF or TEST key

to activate the Timer.

ON/OFF: With a beep sound, “ON” appears on the top-right of the LCD display, and the Remote Commander enters the Timer standby mode. TEST: You can check the Timer macro by transmitting the signals.

LEARN NG

PROG4

ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

To reset the timer standby mode, press the ON/OFF key again.

LEARN NG

PROG4

ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

Press and hold the

OFF

COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Notes

• Some Timer may not be executed at the set time because of conflicts with other set Timer. If the execution time arrives while another Timer is running, the later Timer begins only after the first one ends. In this case also, the program may not be executed at the set time. So, set the Timer regarding the contents and the duration of the Timer execution.

• When using the Timer on this Remote Commander, only one setting can be assigned to one program. If you want to set the Timer to turn on at a programmed time, and to set the Timer to turn off at another time, program the two settings separately.

• If there are some programs set to be executed at the same time, they start in order from the lowest Timer number.

• According to the status of the component operated by the Timer, the next program might not function successfully. When setting a Timer, check carefully the setting of other programs.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

The Remote Commander turns off.

Continued

TIMER

MACRO

Setting the Timer (continued)

To clear a Timer macro

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

LEARN NG

TIMER /1

Select the Timer number you want the Remote Commander to clear the Timer by pressing the Label key.

The selected Timer number appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

PROG4 /1

ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST

Press the MACRO key if the

OFF

Timer macro has already been programmed.

“DELETE MACRO?” appears on the Label key and “YES” and “NO” flash.

LEARN NG

PROG4 /1

DELETE MACRO? YES NO

PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4

YES

Press “YES” on the Label keys.

The Timer macro is cleared, then “COMPONENT” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

COMPONENT /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If you press the NO key

The Timer macro is not cleared, and the display returns to step 3.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

Changing the names of labels

You can change the names of the XPRESS function, components, System Control keys and Timer on the Label keys to the most suitable name using up to 8 characters or digits. To change the names, perform the following procedure.

Example: To change the name of the component(TV).

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

Setting by On-Remote Setup

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

Continued

SET

LABEL

Changing the names of labels (continued)

Press the Display title (SET) once.

“LABEL” flashes on the Label keys.

LEARN NG

SET /2

LABEL VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY

Select the type of Label key you want the Remote Commander to change by pressing the Label key (in this case, COMPO).

XPRESS: Display XPRESS names. To change the Label keys, press the Display title. COMPO: Displays component names. To change the Label key, press the Display title. SYSTEM: Displays SYSTEM5 - 8. To change the Label key, press the Display title. TIMER: Displays PROG1 - 4. To change the Label key, press the Display title.

Press “LABEL” on the Label keys.

“LABEL” appears as the Display title.

LEARN NG

LABEL

XPRESS COMPO SYSTEM TIMER

To change the component name as the Display title

Press and hold the Display title for the component name displayed for more than 2 seconds. The Remote Commander enters the component name changing mode.

Press the Label key of the name you want to change.

The Remote Commander enters the Label setting mode.

COMPO (Example: TV) The cursor flashes on the left side of the Display title.

LEARN NG

ABC DEF

213

JKLGHI MNO

546

TUVPQRS WXYZ

8079

SYMBOL 2SYMBOL 1

CLEAR

Input digits or characters for the Label key by pressing the number keys (0 -9), SYMBOL 1 key or SYMBOL 2 key on the Touch-key.

Begin inputting digits or characters from the left. Press the number key repeatedly until you obtain the desired digit or character. The digits or characters are assigned to the keys as follows.

1: 1 2: A c B c C c a c b c c c 2 3: D c E c F c d c e c f c 3 4: G c H c I c g c h c i c 4 5: J c K c L c j c k c l c 5 6: M c N c O c m c n c o c 6 7: P c Q c R c S c p c q c r c s c 7 8: T c U c V c t c u c v c 8 9: W c X c Y c Z c w c x c y c z c 9 0: 0 SYMBOL 1: ! c & c / c ? c $ c % c * c # c + c - c : c , c . c | c space SYMBOL 2: space c ( c ) c < c > c

t c T c R c r c b c B c ” c ’ c ~ c _

If you make a mistake, move the cursor to the desired position by pressing the G or g button, and input again. If you press the CLEAR key, the Label key returns to the previous display.

Press the OK button to decide the name.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Erasing all the settings

SET

OTHER

RESET

YES

– Reset

You can clear all the settings to reset the Remote Commander to its factory settings.

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.

COMMANDER

OFF

“SET” appears as the Display title.

PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

Press the Display title (SET) twice.

MUTING

LEARN NG

SET /1

Press “OTHER” on the Label keys.

“RESET” flashes on the Label key.

LEARN NG

OTHER

BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET

Press the “RESET” on the Label keys.

“YES” and “NO” flash on the Label key.

LEARN NG

RESET

“OTHER” flashes on the Label keys.

LEARN NG

SET /3

OTHER

ALL RESET? YES NO

Press the “YES” on the Label keys.

“REALLY?” appears and “NO” and “YES” flash on the LCD display.

LEARN NG

RESET

REALLY? NO YES

Press the “YES” on the Label keys.

With a beep sound, the all settings are cleared.

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds.

COMMANDER

OFF

The Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to quit before finishing

Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

If you want to return to the previous display

Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.

Setting by On-Remote Setup

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

•Do not put foreign objects into the unit. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the unit any further.

•Do not expose the remote control detectors of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Too much light there can interfere with remote control operations.

•Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Devices such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

Maintenance

Specifications

Operating distance

Approx. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies depending on components of different manufacturers)

Power requirements

Remote control and backlight: Four size AA (R6) batteries

Battery life

Approx. 5 months (a Sony TV turned on/off up to approx. 500 times per day)

Dimensions

Approx. 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 7 in. (w × h × d) (118 × 31.2 × 175 mm)

Mass

12 oz. (320 g) (not including batteries)

Learnable signals*

Capacity per signal: up to 300 bit Signal frequency range: 455 kHz and up to 300 kHz Signal interval: up to 1 second

* Some signals cannot be learned by the

Remote Commander, even though the signals comply with these specifications.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Clean the surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as they may damage the finish of the surface.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 10), then check the items below.

Trouble with the Remote Commander's basic settings

Problem

The Remote Commander does not turn on.

The LCD display turns off automatically.

The beep does not sound.

The touch-keys do not work properly at the right position.

The LCD display does not light up even though the Remote Commander is turned on.

XPRESS function does not perform On-Remote Setup.

Trouble with operation mode

Problem

The components I want to operate do not work even when the keys on the Remote Commander are pressed.

The audio/visual component's volume is not controlled by the Remote Commander.

Solution

Check the remaining battery level. If low, replace with new ones.

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to turn the display off automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 minutes. You can reset the automatic-off time to 1-30 minutes (page 34).

The beep is turned off. Turn the beep on (page 41).

Calibrate the alignment of the LCD display (page 39).

The contrast level is too low. Set the contrast of the LCD display higher. While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the OK button. And then press the CHANNEL + button a few times to increase the contrast.

In case of On-Remote Setup, XPRESS function controls only the power on/off of the component. If you want to control the input selector of the TV, etc., follow the procedure for On-PC Setup.

Solution

• Get closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).

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

• Turn on the components first, if necessary.

• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component did not come with the Remote commander, it probably is not capable of being controlled by a Remote Commander.

• If your visual components are connected to an audio component,

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.

• You have assigned another component to the Label key which was originally set as TV or RCVR at the factory (page 45). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select a component other than TV or RCVR.

Continued

Additional Information

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

A System Control key does not work properly.

Even if I set the Timer macro, the component does not work properly.

Even if I operate an XPRESS function, the TV does not turn on, or it turns off.

Even if I operate an XPRESS function, the Source component does not turn on, or it turns off.

Solution

• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order (page 51).

• Try changing the orientation of the Remote 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 the components properly to receive commands.

• The preset codes are changed or new signals have been learned for a key or button that has been programmed with a series of commands. In this case, the new signals are transmitted when the series of commands is executed.

• The component could not receive the signal from the Remote Commander successfully. When using the Timer, check the following. – Check that the Timer macro functions correctly by pressing

the TEST key, after setting the Timer macro (page 59).

– Check the location of the Remote Commander.

• The status of the component is not suitable for operation (for example, you programmed the power-on setting, assuming that power of the component is off when the Timer turns on. However, if the power of the component is on when the component receives the signal from the Remote Commander, the component will turn off).

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the component's input selector and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the component with the remote control or operate the component directly, it 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.

• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the Remote Commander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TV with the Remote Commander. You can also turn off the TV at the scheduled time with the Timer on the Remote Commander.

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the component's input selector and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the component with the remote control or operate the component directly, it will not recognize the current component status. In this case, press SYNC-UP button to synchronize the status of the current component and the Remote Commander.

Problem

Even if I operate an XPRESS function, the input selector of the TV or RCVR (Receiver/ Amplifier) does not achieve the correct status.

Solution

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the component's input selector and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the component with the remote control or operate the component directly, it will not recognize the current component status. In this case, press the SYNC-UP button to synchronize the status of the current component and the Remote Commander.

Air-Slide does not work properly.

Make sure to slide your finger from the top-left on the LCD display. If you slide other than from the top-left, Air-Slide cannot recognize the action.

Trouble with setting mode

Problem

Even if I set a preset code, the component does not work.

Learning fails.

Solution

• Set the preset code correctly. If the preset code that is listed

• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do

• If you set a preset code after inputting character contents,

• Make sure to place the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)

• Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or strong

• When you teach a remote control unit with an interactive

Additional Information

first for your component does not work, try all the preset codes for your component in the order in which they are listed in the supplied “Preset Code Lists.”

not function correctly even after you have set the preset codes, use the learning function to program the remote control signals for the component (page 47).

they are cleared and return to the original display. Edit the characters after you decide the component to be used by setting a preset code.

and remote control about 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) apart. Check the remaining battery level of the remote control. If low, replace with new ones.

fluorescent light.

signal exchange system (supplied with some of Sony's receivers and amplifiers) to the Remote Commander, the response signal of component may interfere with the learning of the Remote Commander. In such a case, move to another room, etc., where the signals will not interfere.

Continued

Troubleshooting (continued)

Problem

The keys learned do not operate properly.

“NG” flashes 5 times when learning.

“NG” flashes twice when learning.

The Remote Commander does not memorize the radio band change (AM/ FM) or frequency.

The setting display does not appear.

The setting display finishes in process of the setting.

“PRESET”, “LEARN”, “MACRO”, ”TIMER”, and ”LABEL” do not appear on the LCD display.

Solution

Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals. See “For accurate learning” (page 51) and try the learning procedure again (page 48).

• Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the following, try the learning procedure again (page 48). – Change the distance between the Remote Commander and

remote control.

– See “For accurate learning” (page 51).

• The preset codes cannot be set. See the supplied “Preset code lists” and try setting the preset codes again (page 45).

• Learned signals have been programmed for the button or key to which you want to set the learning, System Control function. Clear the learned signals (page 54) and try setting again.

• Learn the signal within 10 sec after selecting a key/button you want to teach.

The Remote Commander cannot learn them. If you want to adjust the radio band or frequency, operate it manually.

The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.

These setting only appear with On-PC setup. To see these items, use the AX Remote Editor software.

Others

Problem

I want to restore all the settings.

I want to use multiple components (such as a DVD/VCR combo) with XPRESS function.

I want to set a DVD player for both XPRESS DVD and XPRESS CD.

If the batteries die, are the learned signals lost?

My PC cannot recognize the USB connection.

Solution

In AX Remote Editor, click “Tools” on the menu bar, then select “Update Firmware for Remote” to update the firmware of the Remote Commander. If the firmware is updated, all the settings or learned data of the Remote Commander are deleted and the Remote Commander is set back to the factory setting.

When you have a multiple components (such as a DVD/VCR combo), select only one of either component type. For example, in the case of a DVD/VCR combo, select “DVD” or ”VCR”. If you select both components, the XPRESS function will not work properly.

For On-PC Setup: You can set multiple XPRESS functions for one component. For example, when you watch a DVD, you can set the sound to output from the TV. Or, when you listen to a CD, you can set the sound to output from the RCVR (Receiver/ Amplifier). For On-Remote Setup: You can set an XPRESS function for only one component. Choose either XPRESS_DVD or XPRESS_CD.

No. The signals are not deleted because they are stored in the nonvolatile memory.

• Make sure to install the USB driver properly (page 17).

• The batteries may be weak. Replace with new ones if the battery icon appears.

• If the connection goes thorough the HUB, some PCs do not recognize it. In this case, connect it directly to the USB port of your PC.

• The Remote Commander does not work by the bus power. If you use it in the USB mode, make sure to install new batteries.

Additional Information

For the customers in the U.S.A.

Customer Support Information

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

Appendix

Table of preset functions

Note

There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Remote Commander.

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

•

2PIC

SWAP

DISPLAY

MAIN/SUB

INPUT

WIDE

EPG

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off

To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.)

To enter the subchannel number

To turn on/off the twin pictures

To swap the main picture and the sub picture

To display the current channel on TV

To switch the sound of the duplex broadcast

To change the input mode

To switch to the WIDE mode

To move the cursor upward

To move the cursor downward

To move the cursor to the right

To move the cursor to the left

To enter the selection of the MENU display

To use the program guide

To call up the MENU

KEY DISPLAY

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

TV_TUNER

ANT/SW

NORMAL

SOUND

PICTURE

SLEEP

FUNCTION

To exit the MENU

To go into the OPTION setting mode

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down

To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.

To select the channel previously selected

To return to the TV (to reset the external input)

To switch the multiplex antenna input

To return the picture and sound quality to the standard status

To select the sound adjusting mode

To select the picture adjusting mode

To operate SLEEP function on the TV (works only for a TV with SLEEP function)

A-CBL (Analog Cable box)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

+100

DISPLAY

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

RECALL

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off

To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.)

To select numbers 100 and above

To turn on the display

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down

To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.

To select the channel previously selected

Appendix

Continued

Table of preset functions (continued)

D-SAT (Digital Satellite)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

•

INFO

S.INDEX

DISPLAY

FAVORITE

INPUT

F f

EPG

EXIT

TOOLS

VOLUME +

VOLUME –

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

MUTING

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off

To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.)

To enter the subchannel number

To display program information

To bring up the Station Index

To turn on the display

To use the “FAVORITE” function

To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (When connecting a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program)

To move the cursor upward

To move the cursor downward

To move the cursor to the right

To move the cursor to the left

To enter the selection of the MENU display

To use the program guide

To call up the MENU

To exit the MENU

To go into the OPTION setting mode

Volume up (TV)

Volume down (TV)

Channel up

Channel down

To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.

KEY DISPLAY

RECALL

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