Sony RM-AV2500 User Manual

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Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

RM-AV2500

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WARNING

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

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 is located on the front panel. The serial number is located on the inner side of the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. RM-AV2500 Serial No.

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.

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Features

The RM-AV2500 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with different remote control devices. The following are its main features.

Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander

This 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

This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting their code numbers (page 8).

Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need

This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate non-preset components or functions (page 15). In addition, the Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be available) (page 35).

Setting a maximum of 24 macro commands of a maximum of 32 successive steps

A maximum of 24 macro commands which provide a maximum of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can be set (12 system control macros and 12 component macros). Macro execution speed is changeable. All power on/off macro commands for Sony components are preset at the factory.

Multi component in one screen

When you operate a lot of equipment all together, you need not change the screen. When watching a DVD, the DVD run system key, the Power key for TV and Receiver or the input change key can be displayed on one screen, and it can be operated, without switching the screen.

Alias function

Keys memorized on other screen can be link, it is not necessary to learning again. For example, it is useful to display the Power key for TV or the input change key on the CABLE screen (page 43).

Channel macro function allows you to select a channel with a single key

Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on macro keys. If you set the key operations for entering a channel number on a macro key, you can select the channel by pressing that macro key (page 41).

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

This Commander has a touch key LCD that changes the key display according to the selected component. The Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to operate the selected component are displayed. The display backlight allows operation even in the dark.

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6

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

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

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ................................................. 8

Setting a component code ................................................................................................... 8

Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 10

Finding a component code with the Search function.................................................... 11

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 13

To control the volume ........................................................................................................14

Notes on operating your components ............................................................................. 14

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function ................................ 15

For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 19

Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 19

Advanced Features

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

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions......................................... 22

Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ................ 23

Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 27

Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons..................... 27

Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 29

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons............................................. 30

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component

(for Sony components only) ...........................................................................................30

Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................32

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

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ............... 35

Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 37

Transferring Data between Remote Commanders.............................................................. 37

Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 37

Receiving the data ..............................................................................................................40

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

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

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Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — Hold Function............................................................................... 46

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

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

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

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

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

Additional Information

Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 54

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

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

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

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 59

TV.......................................................................................................................................... 59

VCR....................................................................................................................................... 60

DVD ...................................................................................................................................... 60

CBL (Analog Cable box) .................................................................................................... 61

CBL (Digital Cable box) .....................................................................................................62

SAT........................................................................................................................................ 63

AMP...................................................................................................................................... 64

DVR (Digital video recorder)............................................................................................ 65

CD .........................................................................................................................................66

MD ........................................................................................................................................ 66

DAT....................................................................................................................................... 67

TAPE..................................................................................................................................... 67

LCD T ouch-Key Display Table...............................................................................................68

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

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

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Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

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

When to replace the batteries

Batteries for remote control operation and backlight (four size AA (R6) batteries)

Under normal conditions, alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months. If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be worn out and E is displayed on the LCD touch panel. When the display dims or the backlight for the touch keys grows dim, replace the alkaline batteries with new ones.

Note

Do not take more than one day to replace the batteries; otherwise, your setting of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 15) will be erased.

Notes on batteries

• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries together.

• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time.

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Location and Function of Controls

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

1 Component display area

Displays the name of the component selected.

2 LCD touch key display (page 9)

The keys used for operating each component are displayed.

Note

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

3 VOLUME +/– buttons* (page 14, 22)

Adjusts the volume.

4 CHANNEL +/– buttons

Selects the channel.

5 RECALL button (page 44) 6 MUTING button* (page 14, 22)

Mutes the audio. Press the button once again to resume at the previous volume.

7 COMMANDER OFF button

Turns the power of the Commander off.

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

8 LIGHT button (page 49)

Used to light up the LCD display in the dark. Press the button once to turn on the light, and once again to turn it off. You can also set the backlight to go off automatically after a certain period of time.

9 Component Select buttons

Selects the component to control.

0 MORE button (page 23)

Displays the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons and number keys.

qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page

22)

You can program up to 32 consecutive key operations to each of the three SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. You can automatically carry out the entire program by pressing one button.

qs MENU button

Calls up the menu display of the buttons or keys that have menu function.

qd OK button and Cursor Control

buttons (page 15)

qf EXIT button

Used to exit the setting menu.

* Note on the VOLUME +/– and

MUTING buttons

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

Note on the power on and off of the Remote Commander

To turn on, press any button except the COMMANDER OFF button or touch the screen. To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if you do not use the Commander, it automatically turns off after 10 minutes. This interval can also be changed (page 47).

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Basic Operations

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components

The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. You can use the Commander with other preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component.

Component Select Button

TV CBL

SAT

DVD

DVR

VCR

AMP CD MD TAPE

* Analog audio compact cassette deck

Preset component(s)

TV Cable box

Satellite tuner

DVD player

Digital video recorder

TV/VCR

VCR

Amplifier CD player MD deck Cassette deck*

TV/DVD

Factory setting

Sony TV Sony digital

cable box Sony satellite

tuner Sony DVD

player Sony digital

video recorder Sony TV/Sony

VHS VCR Sony VHS VCR

(VTR3) Sony amplifier Sony CD player Sony MD deck Sony cassette

deck Sony TV/Sony

DVD player

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

Setting a component code

Example: To set up a Philips TV

1 See the tables in the supplied

“Component Code Numbers,” and find the four-digit code number for the desired component.

If more than one code number is listed, use the number that is listed first. For example, to set up a Philips TV, you would use the code number 8056. The first digit of the component code number means the component category (TV, VCR, etc.). For further details, see the tables in the supplied “Component Code Numbers.”

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2 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press MUTING.

All the component names in the display flash.

3 Press the Component Select

button for the desired component.

The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash.

4 Press the four-digit component

code number followed by the ENTER key on the touch-key display.

5 If you want to set a code for

another component, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

Notes

• If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied “Component Code Numbers,” the Commander beeps and “NG” flashes after you press the ENTER key. If this happens, check the component code number, and try setting again.

• If you do not input anything into the Commander for over two minutes between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the code, you must press MUTING again while pressing COMMANDER OFF.

• The first digit of the component code number means the component category (TV, VCR, etc.). The component corresponding to the four-digit component code number is preset in Step 4.

To check which code number is set

Press the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. The code number and “ENTER” appear twice.

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

Continued

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Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)

Checking if the code number works

4 If you have succeeded, check that

the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, such as channel and volume control.

See page 13 for details.

1 Press the corresponding

Component Select button for the component you have set up.

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

2 Power on the component with its

power switch.

3 Aim the Commander at the

component and press the POWER key in the touch-key display.

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

The component should power off.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

Try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your components (page

8).

Notes on keys which have “learned” a remote control signal already

If another signal has already been programmed on that key or button by the learning function (page 15), that “learned” signal will work even after you set the component code number. To use it as a preset component key or button, first erase its learned signal (page 19).

Note on the touch-key display

When you set a component code number, only the keys that have been preset with the signals for the desired component will be displayed. Preset signal of each key varies depending on the brand. By using the learning function, you can program remote control signals to both the displayed keys and keys that are not displayed (page 15).

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Finding a component code with the Search function

You can find a code number available for a component that does not have one in the supplied “Component Code Numbers.”

Before starting the Search function

Set each component to the following status to enable the Search function. TV: Power-on VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP: Power-off CD, MD, TAPE: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.)

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

3 1

2 Press the Component Select

button for the desired component.

3 Press CHANNEL + or

CHANNEL – to search component code numbers in the same category (in this case, code numbers which begin with “8”).

Press CHANNEL + to go to the next code number. Press CHANNEL – to go back to the previous code number.

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press MUTING.

All the component names on the display flash.

Note

To search component code numbers in another category, return to Step 3, or input a four-digit component code number of another category (for example, a code number which begins with “3”, “4”, etc.) before Step 4.

Continued

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Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)

4 Aim the Commander at the

component and press the POWER key.

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

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

5 Press the ENTER key.

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

To check which code number is set

Press the DISPLAY key in Step 2 and 5. The code number and “ENTER” appear twice. Be sure to press the DISPLAY key after you have pressed the ENTER key to set the code number. If you press the DISPLAY key before the code number is set, it returns back to the first number at which you started searching.

Note

It is recommended to write down the code number.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

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Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander

When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8).

Example: To play a CD player

1 Press the desired Component

Select button.

The Commander comes on and the keys for operating the selected component are displayed.

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Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued)

Notes on operating your components

To control the volume

Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to control the volume, and the MUTING button to mute. When you select a visual component, the TV’s volume will be controlled, and when you select an audio component, the amplifier’s volume will be controlled. You can change this setting also (page 21).

Notes

• If you have programmed any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button for any component using the learning function (page

15), that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of the TV or amplifier once you select that component.

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

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

About the input select of a TV

The component code “8077” is the preset code number for the input select of a Sony TV. You can set this code number for an infrequently used Component Select button. Follow the procedure on page 8 for the input select setting.

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

This setting can be used for programming the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page 41).

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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 component code number (page 8). It is useful if you make a memo of the learned key functions in the LCD touch key display table (page 68).

Note

Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.

Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) key of the Commander

1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to

head with your component’s remote control.

2 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned.

“LEARN” appears and all the learnable keys flash.

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Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued)

The “C+ C- V+ V- MUTE RECALL MENU OK EXIT R r T t” display indicates if CHANNEL +/–, VOLUME +/–, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor (T t R r) buttons are learnable or not.

Note on the flashing display

The keys or buttons that are already preset for the component flash twice while those that are not preset flash once.

3 Press the key or button on the

Commander you want to “teach.”

“LEARN” flashes and the only pressed key remains on the dislplay.

To teach on the CHANNEL +/–, VOLUME +/– , MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons

Press the corresponding button. “LEARN” flashes, and only the pressed button remains indicated on the display (“C+,” “C–,” “V+,” “V–,” “MUTE,” “RECALL,” “MENU,” “OK,” “EXIT,” or “R r T t” ).

Example: When pressing the VOLUME + button

4 Press and hold down 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.)

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit. When the command has been learned successfully, the learned keys stay lit and the other learnable keys flash.

If “NG” flashes on the display

Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach

functions to other kyes or buttons.

To learn another component’s remote control signal

After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 15, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on the left to perform learning.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

To change the function display of the key

Follow the procedure on page 18.

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Notes

• If you do not perform learning steps within two minutes, learning mode ends.

• If you do not perform Step 4 within 10 seconds after Step 3, the display turns back to the display in Step 2. (All the learnable keys flash.) In this case, perform Step 3 again while the display is flashing.

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

• If you touch a key by mistake in step 4, while pressing the LIGHT button, press the mistaken key. Then repeat from Step 3 to continue learning.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

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 only once, noise may have interfered during the learning procedure.)

If you set a component code after learning a signal

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

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 AMP using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only when you select that component.

•If you have programmed any signal on the VOLUME or MUTING button for TV or AMP using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only when you select TV or AMP. When you select other components, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP will be transmitted (for the difference between visual components and audio components, see page 21). To use the learned signal, you need to program the VOLUME or MUTING button for each component using the learning function.

When you teach the signals of an air-conditioner

See the notes on page 37.

Continued

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Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued)

To display only the frequently used keys

You can hide keys you do not use. This makes operations even easier to understand, when the components have many keys.

After Step 2 (page 15), while pressing the LIGHT button, press the key you want to hide (flashing). The pressed key changes to slower flashing and will no longer be displayed during remote control operations. To display it again, perform the same procedure again.

Note

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

To change the function display of a key

When you program a signal for a key, you can select the most suitable function display among all the displays the key has, and set it to the key.

1 After Step 2 (page 15), while

pressing the Component Select button (VCR), press the key you want to teach repeatedly.

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

2 When the desired display

appears, release the Component Select button.

3 Then follow Steps 4 to 6 (page

16).

Notes

•You can change the display of a key only when you program it using the learning function. If you want to change the display of the key that has learned a signal, clear the signal first (page 19). Then teach the key again using the above procedure to change its display.

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

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

(the number

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For accurate learning

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

•Be sure to keep holding down the button of the other remote control until you hear the confirmation beep.

•Use fresh batteries in both remote control units.

•Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or a 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 control units.

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

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Also set the Hold function to lock the all buttons on the Commander (page

46) when it is not used. Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button

To change the learned function, clear it first and perform learning again.

To clear the learned function of a single key or button

1 After Step 2 (page 15), while

pressing the LIGHT button, press the key or button you want to erase.

The cleared key flashes together with other learnable keys.

2 Press COMMANDER OFF.

To clear all the learned keys at once

While pressing the LIGHT button, press the Component Select button.

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Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued)

To clear all signals learned for a specific component

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press the corresponding Component Select button.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press that Component Select button again.

The learned contents are cleared. The keys for the component return to their original states before learning.

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MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

AMP CD

CBL SATMDDVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

CHANNEL

VOLUME

ABC

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System

The Commander 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 having to select TV or AMP each time you want to control the volume. For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you do not need to press the TV button to control the TV volume.

The following table shows the factory setting of which volume would be controlled for each component.

However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, 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.

To change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control

Component Select button

TV VCR SAT CBL DVD DVR M1 M2 AMP CD MD TAPE

Controls the volume of

TV TV TV TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier amplifier

Continued

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Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System (continued)

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press VOLUME + and VOLUME –.

The volume control setting of visual components (TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, and DVD) changes to the displayed component.

When set to amplifier volume

When set to TV volume

Notes

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

• If you have programmed volume control signals on VOLUME or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP, you can only use that signal when you select TV or AMP. For other component, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP (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 15).

Executing a Series of Commands

— System Control Functions

With the System Control function, you can program a series of operating commands, 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:

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

to VIDEO 1.

5 Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO

6 Start video playback. You can program up to 32 consecutive

operation steps to each of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (A – C). If you have set the System Control function for a Component Select button (page 27), the execution of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds.

While executing the programmed commands, at the same time that each remote control signal is transmitted, the corresponding key is displayed.

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Preset programs for the SYSTEM CONTROL A and C buttons

The SYSTEM CONTROL A and C buttons are preset at the factory to execute each program as follows.

SYSTEM CONTROL A button:

Turn off all the Sony components that could receive the signal from the Commander at the same time.

SYSTEM CONTROL C button:

Turn on all the Sony components that could receive the signal from the Commander at the same time.

Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

Example: To program the procedure above to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press the MORE button.

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

2 Select the system number by

pressing the SYSTEM CONTROL

button (in this case, SYSTEM CONTROL B) or the number key.

All the component names flash.

Continued

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

To program a new series of operations for buttons which have already been set

SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button:

Erase the factory preset program (page 26).

Other buttons:

Erase the program (page 25).

3 Press the Component Select

buttton (in the case, TV) for the component to operate.

The keys for the selected component flash.

If the component has the poweron and power-off signals

Both the OFF and ON keys are displayed and you can select either of them to program.

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

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Notes

• If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 25) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue from where you let off.

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

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

• During Setting mode, you cannot clear any operation step you have programmed. If you have programmed an incorrect operation by mistake, start again from Step 1.

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

Tips for programming the System Control functions

The following information helps you to program a consecutive operation steps.

About the interval between operation steps

You can change the interval between operation steps (page 29).

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 next signal right after the Power-on signal. So, a series of commands such as TV Poweron 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 play back t TV input select

• After the series of input commands is executed, the Commander displays the touch-keys of the component of the final step. By programming an often-used component’s command as the final step, you can save the step of pressing a Component Select button when you start operating that component. (In the example on page 24, the touch-keys of VCR are displayed.)

To clear programmed commands

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press the MORE button.

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

Continued

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

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (A, B or C) or the number key (1 – 9) of which programmed commands you want to erase.

The program for the selected button is erased.

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

To erase the SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button

At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL A button is preset with a series of power-off commands for Sony components and the SYSTEM CONTROL C button with a series of power-on commands for Sony components. To erase the programmed commands for each button, follow the steps below.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press the MORE button.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (A or C). The program for the selected button is erased.

To set the SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button back to the factory setting

To reset them to the factory settings, follow the steps below.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press the MORE button.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (A or C).

Note

The interval setting (page 29) is not reset to the factory setting, even if you perform these steps.

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Programming a series of

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

AMP CD

CBL SATMDDVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

CHANNEL

VOLUME

commands to the Component Select buttons

As with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can also program a series of operating commands for the Component Select buttons (up to 32 steps). To execute the commands programmed on a Component Select button by the System Control function, press the button for more than 2 seconds.

Notes

• The programmed commands are executed when you press a Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. When you press the button for less than 2 seconds, it works as the normal Component Select button, and the corresponding touch-keys are displayed.

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

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

Example: To program the procedure on page 22 for the VCR button

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press VOLUME + and VCR.

The selected component name stays lit, while other component names flash.

If a series of commands is already programmed for that button

The programmed operations are displayed in order. To program a new series of operations, clear the program first (page

25).

2 Follow Steps 3 to 6 on page 24.

Notes

•You can program the System Control functions for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 30) has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the System Control functions for the button, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again.

•You cannot program the System Control functions for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by “learning” (page 32). (“NG” flashes on the display.)

•You can program a signal for a Component Select button by “learning” (page 32) for which the System Control functions have been programmed. In this case, the System Control function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal on the button, the System Control function is resumed and you can use it again.

•You can program the Power-On function (page 30) for a Component Select button for which a System Control function has been programmed, but the Power-On function cannot be used. If you clear the System Control function from the button, you can use the Power-On function.

• If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You can not continue from where you let off.

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

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Changing the interval between operation steps

You can control the interval from 100 – 900 ms in units of 100 ms steps.

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL+ and CHANNEL–.

Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel.

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Executing a Series of Commands

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

RECALL

AMP CD

CBL SATMDDVR

TAPE

VCR

DVD

CHANNEL

VOLUME

ABC

— System Control Functions (continued)

2 Press one of the SYSTEM

CONTROL buttons (A, B, or C), number keys or the Component Select button whose interval you want to change.

The number of the current setting stays lit and other numbers flash.

3 Press one of the number keys (1 –

9) to select the interval.

1: approx. 100 ms (factory setting) 2: approx. 200 ms ... 9: approx. 900 ms

(ms: 1/1000 second)

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component (for Sony components only)

When using Sony components, you can program the Power-on signal for each component on a Component Select button. You can select the desired component and turn it on by just pressing that Component Select button.

The selected number stays lit and other numbers flash.

4 Press COMMANDER OFF.

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Example: To program the TV button

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press VOLUME – and the desired Component Select button.

When the Power-on command is programmed, you will hear a beep and “POWER ON” appears on the display. (The display goes off when you release the buttons.)

To clear the Power-on command

Repeat the procedure above. The following display appears.

Notes

• If the component code of a non-Sony product has been set for a Component Select button, you cannot program the Power-On function for it.

• Even if you have programmed a signal by “learning” (See “Adding a command that is required when selecting a component” on page 32.) or a System Control function (page

27) for a Component Select button, you can program the Power-On function for that button, but it cannot be used. If you clear a “learned” signal or the System Control function from the button, you can use the Power-On function.

•You can program a signal by “learning” (page

32) or a System Control function (page 27) for a Component Select button for which the Power-On function has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal or the System Control function from the button, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again. If you have programmed both a signal by “learning” and a System Control function for the button, the “learned” signal will have overwritten the System Control function.

Continued

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Example: To program the input select signal of your amplifier to the CD button

1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to

head with your component’s remote control.

Remote control of your component

about 2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm) away

RM-AV2500

2 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +.

Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel.

Note

The name of a Component Select button for which a signal has already been learned stays lit. If you want to program a new signal for that button by learning, clear the learned signal first (page 33).

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3 Press the desired Component

Select button.

The selected component name stays lit and “LEARN” flashes.

4 Press and hold down the button

on the component’s remote control (amplifier in this example) until you hear a beep. (If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.

If “NG” flashes on the display

Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

To clear the learned function of the Component Select button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the Component Select button which you want to clear.

Notes

•You can program a signal by “learning” for a Component Select button for which a System Control function (page 27) or the Power-On function (page 30) has been programmed. In this case, the System Control function or the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal from the button, the System Control function or the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again.

•You cannot program a System Control function (page 27) for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by “learning.”

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

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Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button

You can copy the entire settings of a Component Select button to another Component Select button. The settings of the component code (page 8), the channel macro function (page 41), and the learned functions (page 15) are copied to a new button.

Note

You cannot copy the settings to a Component Select button for which any learning function or channel macro function has been programmed. (“NG” flashes.)

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

3 1

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

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press VCR.

The keys for that component (VCR) flash.

2 While pressing VCR, press CD.

The keys for CD flash.

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

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Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button

1 Place the Commander head to

head with the remote control of the air-conditioner.

Remote control of your air-conditioner

about 2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm) away

RM-AV2500

2 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +.

Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel.

If a signal has been learned on that button, the display stays lit. If you want to program on that button, clear the signal first (page 36).

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Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued)

3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL

button you want to teach.

“LEARN” flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL key stays lit.

4 Press and hold down the button

of the remote control until you hear a beep.

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

“LEARN” display stops flashing and stays lit.

If “NG” flashes on the display

Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.

Note

You can program a remote control signal for a SYSTEM CONTROL button by “learning” for which the System Control functions have been programmed. In this case, the System Control functions are overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal from the button, the System Control function, are restored, and you can use them again.

To clear the learned remote control signal

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +.

2 While pressing the LIGHT button,

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

3 Press COMMANDER OFF. The display for that button flashes. If you want to program a new signal for

that button, follow Steps 3 to 5.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

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Transferring Data between Remote Commanders

You can transfer data, such as learned signals and component code settings, between this Commander and another Sony RM-AV2500.

Transferring data

You can transfer the all data of this Commander or the data of a Component Select button on this Commander to another Sony RM-AV2500.

To transfer the all data of the Commander

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Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued)

1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to

head with another remote commander.

Another remote commander

about 2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm) away

RM-AV2500

2 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL – and VOLUME –.

4 Press the 1 key.

1: All data of the Commander 2: Data of a Component Select button

5 Confirm that the receiving remote

commander is ready for data.

(To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 40.)

6 Press the “ENTER” key.

As the data is transferred, the corresponding component name goes off. If the all data has been successfully transferred, the backlight of the display turns off.

Note

If “NG” appears while sending the data, go back to Step 5 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation.

3 Press the R button.

R: Transfer data r: Receive data

Note

Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to receive data.

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To transfer the data of a Component Select button

The data of a Component Select button on this Commander (the settings and learned signals programmed on the keys and buttons) can be transferred to a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2500.

1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page

38.

4 Press the 2 key.

5 Press the Component Select

button whose data you want to send.

6 Confirm that the receiving remote

commander is ready to accept data.

(To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 40.)

7 Press the “ENTER” key.

When the data has been transferred, “TV” and “R” go off. If the data have been successfully transferred, the backlight of the display turns off.

Note

If “NG” appears while sending the data, go back to Step 6 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation.

Notes

• The data of the “learned” signal and the System Control function programmed for a Component Select button cannot be transferred. You can use the learning function (page 32) to program the “learned” signal and the System Control functions programmed for a Component Select button on another remote commander.

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

Continued

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Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued)

Receiving the data

This Commander can receive the data of another Sony RM-AV2500.

To receive the all data from another remote commander

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL – and VOLUME –.

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To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander

1~2 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on page

40.

3 Press the 2 key.

Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press

— Channel Macro Function

You can program the Channel Macro function for the keys listed below (macro keys). If you program the operation of entering the 1, 2, 3 and ENTER keys for a macro key, you can select the channel 123 by pressing that single key.

4 Press the Component Select

button to which want to assign the data.

5 Press the ENTER key.

When the data have been received, “TV” and “r” go off. If the data have been successfully received, the backlight of the display turns off.

Notes

• If the Commander is not ready for receiving the data, press CLEAR key, then OK key to clear the learned signal on all or one of the Component Select buttons.

• If “NG” appears during data transfer, go back to Step 3 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. If you continue the operation, you have to set the sending remote commander again to send data.

Component Macro key TV: PIP INPUT, PIP MOVE,

PIP CH+, PIP STILL, PIP

SWAP, PIP CHCBL: m, N, M, REC*, x, X SAT: m, N, M, x, X

* You can program this function for REC key

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

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

VOLUME

MUTING

TAPE

CHANNEL

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

1 5

Continued

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Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press (continued)

Example: To program TV channel 123 for the PIP INPUT key

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press MUTING.

2 While pressing CHANNEL +,

press the Component Select button (TV).

3 Press the macro key (in this case,

PIP INPUT).

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

4 Press the keys for the operation in

order (1t 2 t 3 t ENTER).

Note

If you enter more than four keys, the last four keys are programmed for the macro key.

5 Press the EXIT button to confirm

the Channel Macro.

“1,” “2,” “3,” and “ENTER” appear twice.

Note

If you enter more than four keys, the last four keys are programmed for the macro key.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

Notes

•You cannot program the Channel Macro function for a macro key that has “learned” a signal. Try again with another macro key, or clear the “learned” signal (page 19) from the button and program the Channel Macro function on it.

• If you change the component code for a key that has been programmed with the Channel Macro function, the new signal is transmitted when you press the corresponding macro key.

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To clear the Channel Macro function

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press MUTING.

2 While pressing CHANNEL +, press the

Component Select button (TV).

3 While pressing the LIGHT button,

press the macro key.

Note

The procedure above can clear only the Channel Macro function from the key. It does not clear the learned signals from that key.

Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS)

The Alias Component key to be created in this section is a Component key that refers to the setting contents of another Component key and work the same as the reference key. If you create an Alias Component key, function keys (Alias function keys) that have the same function as the function keys in the reference component are also created. Using this Alias Component function, you can assign the function keys of various AV components (alias keys) to one Component display. A Component key that has this kind of function is called a Multi Component key. The M1 button is a preset multicomponent button for TV and VCR. And the M2 button is for TV and DVD.

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

AMP CD

CBL SATMDDVR

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

Continued

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Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) (continued)

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press RECALL and the component (button) for which you want to create alias key.

The keys for the selected component flash.

2 Press the key you want to set.

3 Press the component button to be

referred to.

4 Press the key you want to be

referred to.

Note

You cannot select an already set alias key.

5 Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to create

other alias keys.

6 Press the COMMANDER OFF

button.

Note on the flashing display

The keys or buttons that are already preset for the component flash twice while those that are not preset flash once.

To change the function display of a key

When you program a signal for a key, you can select the most suitable function display among all the displays the key has, and set it to the key.

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1 After Step 1 (page 44), while

pressing the Component Select button (VCR), press the key you want to teach repeatedly.

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

2 When the desired display

appears, release the Component Select button.

3 Then follow Steps 3 to 6 (page

44).

Notes

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

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

(the number

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1 3

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls

— Hold Function

To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function.

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press the display panel.

“OFF” is displayed.

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

Protecting your settings

— Preset Lock Function

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

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press MUTING.

To unlock the control

Repeat the procedure above. “OFF” disappears from the display.

All the component names flash and “OFF” appears.

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2 Press the OFF key.

Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander

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

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

When the preset lock is on

If you try to set a component code number (page 8) or perform learning for the Component Select buttons (page 32), “NG” will flash on the display.

To unlock the preset lock

To unlock the preset lock, follow the same procedure as the above and press the POWER ON key in Step 2. “POWER OFF” appears on the display.

The Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto Power-Off). To change this time, perform the following procedure. You can set the Auto Power-Off time up to 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, or disable the Auto Power-Off function.

Note

The Auto Power-Off function only turns off the power of the Commander, but not of the component.

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Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander (continued)

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME –.

The number which shows the current Power-Off time of the Commander stays lit, and other numbers flash.

2 Press one of the 1 – 9 keys to

select the Auto Power-Off time, or press the 0 key to disable the Auto Power-off function.

For example, to set the Auto PowerOff time to 20 minutes, press the 2 key.

Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window

The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 seconds. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. You can adjust the backlight Automatic-Off time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds in the units of 10 seconds) and the brightness (bright or dim).

4 1

“2” stops flashing and stays lit.

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

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4 Press the POWER key.

1: The backlight will only light when you

press the LIGHT button

2: The backlight will light when you press

any buttons except the VOLUME +/–, MUTING, CHANNEL +/–, RECALL and COMMANDER OFF buttons

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

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Setting the Key-Touch Beep

You can turn on or off the key-touch confirmation beep.

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

To turn off the key-touch beep

In Step 2, while pressing MUTING, press VOLUME –. “OFF” appears on the display.

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

VOLUME

MUTING

TAPE

CHANNEL

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

To turn on the key-touch beep

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press MUTING.

2 While pressing MUTING, press

VOLUME +.

“ON” appears on the display.

1 3

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Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation

You can control the beam interval of the commander. This prevents an unexpected action caused by mistouching a commander key. The factory setting is 0 seconds.

To adjust the keys of each Component button

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

AMP CD

CBL SATMDDVR

TAPE

MUTING

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

The keys of the selected component appear as set at the factory.

0 second: Stays lit 1 second: Flashes 2 seconds: Flashes slowly

2 Press the key you want to adjust.

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

3 Press the COMMANDER OFF

button.

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL – and the component button.

Continued

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Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation (continued)

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

CBL SATMDDVR

AMP CD

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

2 Press the key or button you want

to adjust.

The beaming time is changed with each press of the key (from 0 to 2 seconds). 0 second: Stays lit 1 second: Flashes 2 seconds: Flashes slowly

3 Press the COMMANDER OFF

button.

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To adjust the component buttons

CHANNEL

VOLUME

MENU EXIT

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABC

AMP CD

CBL SATMDDVR

MUTING

TAPE

RECALL

LIGHT COMMANDER OFF

VCR

DVD

1 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press CHANNEL + and the component button.

The keys of the selected component appear as set at the factory.

0 second: Stays lit 1 second: Flashes 2 seconds: Flashes slowly

2 Press the COMMANDER OFF

button.

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Additional Information

Precautions

•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.

•Do not leave the unit in a location hear heat sources, or in a place subject 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. Components 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 (varies depending on frequency of use)

Dimensions

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

Mass

8.64 oz. (245 g) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

Clean the surface with a soft cloth sightly 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.

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Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

You cannot operate the components.

Remedy

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

• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent, and that there are no obstructions between the 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 a remote commander, it probably is not capable of being controlled by a remote commander.

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

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

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MENU and EXIT.

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

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

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

A beep sounds to confirm the setting.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

You cannot operate the components even after setting the component code numbers.

You cannot control the volume.

The Commander fails to learn the remote control signals.

You cannot operate a component even after you programmed the remote control signals with the “learning” function.

Remedy

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

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

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

• If your visual components are connected to an audio system, make sure you have set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System” (page

21).

• You have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button (page

32). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select a component other than TV or AMP.

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

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

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Symptom

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

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

“NG” appears during learning.

Remedy

• The Preset Lock function is on. Unlock the Preset Lock function (page

46), and try the component code setting or the learning function.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Continued

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

A system control program does not function correctly.

The power of the Commander turns off by itself.

The power of the Commander does not turn on when you press a button.

Your Commander does not work as expected after data transfer.

Remedy

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

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

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

• The component codes are changed or a 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 interval may be too short. See “Changing the interval between operation steps” (page 29) and set a longer interval.

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

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

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

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.

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Appendix

Table of Preset Functions

Note

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

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT DISPLAY

SLEEP

WIDE MENU

R r

PIP ON/OFF

PIP OFF

PIP CH+/–

PIP INPUT

PIP MOVE

PIP STILL

PIP SWAP

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To change the channel

For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER)

To change the input mode To display the current

channel on TV To operate SLEEP function on

the TV (works only for a TV with SLEEP function)

To switch to WIDE To call up the MENU display 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 turn on/off the “window”

picture To turn off the “window”

picture To change the TV channel in

the “window” picture To change the input mode of

the “window” picture To move the location of the

“window” picture To freeze the “window”

picture To swap the “window”

picture

KEY DISPLAY

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

ANT/SW

SUB TITLE

EXIT

FUNCTION

Channel up: + Channel down: – To operate JUMP,

FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV’s manufacturer

Volume up: + Volume down: – To mute the volume on the

TV. Press again to turn muting off.

To switch the multiplex antenna input

To display the CRT screen subtitle

To exit the mode

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Table of Preset Functions (continued)

VCR

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT DISPLAY

ANT/SW MENU

R r

REC*

CHANNEL +/–

A/B EXIT

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To change the channel

For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER)

To change the input mode To activate the on-screen

display To switch the antenna output To call the MENU display 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 rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause Channel up: + Channel down: – To select the deck To exit the mode

DVD

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

AUDIO DISPLAY

CLEAR

RETURN

TITLE SUB TITLE MENU

R r

REC* MODE

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off Number keys: To set items

selected from the screen To select numbers 10 and

above To enter a setting or to set

items selected from the screen To change the sound To show the current play

status on the screen To clear the selected

characters from the screen To return to the last previous

screen To display the title menu To switch the subtitle To display the DVD menu 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 execute items selected

from the screen To rewind To play To fast-forward To stop To pause To record To change the playback mode

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KEY DISPLAY

(CHANNEL +)

(CHANNEL –)

A/B

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

FUNCTION

To proceed to the next location or song

Channel up To proceed to the previous

location or song Channel down To decide the distance

between A and B To select the deck

CBL (Analog Cable box)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To change the channel

For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5 and ENTER)

Channel up : + Channel down : – To operate JUMP,

FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function

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Table of Preset Functions (continued)

CBL (Digital Cable box)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY FAVORITE

EPG

GUIDE

R r

EXIT CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To change the channel

For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER)

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 turn on the display To use the “FAVORITE”

function To call up the title bar and

toggle the title bar on/off in CABLE mode

To call up the title bar and toggle the title bar on/off in CABLE mode

To call up the MENU display 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 bring up the Station Index

when a program guide is not displayed To select the channel that is highlighted

To exit the setting menu Channel up: + Channel down: – To turn on the display of a

shortcut menu

KEY DISPLAY

REC*1 *

FUNCTION

To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause

*1The operation of the built-in DVR or the

video on demand

To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

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SAT

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY RECALL

FAVORITE

S.INDEX GUIDE EXIT MENU

R r

CHANNEL +/–

REC*1 *

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To change the channel

For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 ( or, press 5 and ENTER)

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

To turn on the display To tune to the last tuned

station To use the “FAVORITE”

function To bring up the Station Index To bring up Master Guide To exit the mode To call up the MENU display 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 bring up the Station Index

when a program guide is not displayed To select the channel that is highlighted

Channel up : + Channel down : – To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause

KEY DISPLAY

+10

FUNCTION

Decimal point for channel number

ANT/SW

To switch the antenna input in

order REPLAY INFO

To replay the built-in DVR

To display program

information

*1The operation of the built-in DVR or the

video on demand

*2To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

Continued

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Table of Preset Functions (continued)

AMP

KEY DISPLAY

POWER VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

AUX

DVD TV CD MD/DAT TUNER

TAPE

PHONO

5.1 INPUT

R r t T

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To select the input source:

VIDEO 1 To select the input source:

VIDEO 2 To select the input source:

VIDEO 3 To select the input source:

AUX To select the input source: DVD To select the input source: TV To select the input source: CD To select the input source: MD To select the input source:

TUNER To select the input source:

TAPE To select the input source:

PHONO To change the multi-channel of

5.1ch and above To call up the MENU display,

or return to the previous MENU

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

KEY DISPLAY

RECALL EXIT CHANNEL

+/–

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

S.FIELD MODE T.TONE CENTER

CENTER

REAR

SUB WOOFER

FRONT BAL

REAR BAL

EFFECT

FUNCTION

To shift band or preset select To return to the basic MENU Presetting or tuning frequency

to a higher: + Presetting or tuning frequency

to a lower: – Volume up: + Volume down: – To mute the volume on the

AMP Press again to turn muting off

To turn on/off the sound field To select a sound field mode To output a test tone To adjust the center speaker

level: + To adjust the center speaker

level: – To adjust the rear speaker level:

+ To adjust the rear speaker level:

– To adjust the subwoofer level: +

To adjust the subwoofer level: –

To control the front speaker balance

To control the rear speaker balance

To control the effect

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DVR (Digital video recorder)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY CLEAR GUIDE THUMBS +*

THUMBS –*

REC*

R r

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To change the channel

For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER)

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 turn on the display To clear the setting To bring up Master Guide

To select the desired recorded program (It is necessary to have recorded the desired program)

To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause To call up the MENU display To move the cursor upward To move the cursor

downward To move the cursor to the

right To move the cursor to the left

KEY DISPLAY

FUNCTION

To bring up the Station Index when a program guide is not displayed To select the channel that is

highlighted EXIT CHANNEL +/–

To exit the setting menu

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

EPG*

REPLAY*

To access to all aspects of the

service

To replay

Or to go into REC/REVIEW

mode during play (After

about 5-second rewind,

replay begins)

Live TV*

LIST*

*1This key corresponds to Tivo service or the

replay service. Refer to its instruction manual for details.

To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than

To bring up Master Guide

To call up the title of the

recorded program

1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

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Table of Preset Functions (continued)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER RECALL REPEAT CONTINUE

SHUFFLE PROGRAM CLEAR

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To select the track number (0

selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below.

To select numbers 10 and above

To enter the setting To select the next disc To select repeat play mode To select continuous play

mode To play in random order To use for program play To clear the setting To rewind To play To fast-forward To stop To pause To select the next track To select the previous track

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER RECALL DISPLAY CONTINUE

SHUFFLE PROGRAM CLEAR

REC*

MODE A/B

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To select the track number (0

selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below.

To select numbers 10 and above

To enter the setting. To select the next disc To switch the display mode To select continuous play

mode To play in random order To use for program play To clear the setting To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause To select the next track To select the previous track To toggle the recording mode To select the deck

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

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DAT

KEY DISPLAY

POWER 1 – 9, 0 DISPLAY

REC*

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

FUNCTION

To turn the power on/off To select a program number To turn on/off the display

mode To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause To proceed to the next song To proceed to the previous

song

TAPE

KEY DISPLAY

REC*1 *

A/B

CHANNEL +*

MENU*2 *

EXIT* CHANNEL –*

Tape operation buttons. For dual cassette

decks, operation buttons for Deck A (for Sony-brand dual cassette deck, buttons for Deck B).

*2Operation buttons for Deck B (for Sony-

brand dual cassette deck, buttons for Deck A).

To avoid accidental recording, the REC key

does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51.

FUNCTION

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To select the tape deck : Deck

A or B (dual cassette deck

only)

To reverse

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record

To stop

To pause

To reverse

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LCD T ouch-Key Display T able

Memo for component select buttons

If you assign other components on Component Select buttons, use the space below as your memo.

New component t

Keys for each component

The followings are the tables of the keys available for each component, which are useful if you use them as a memorandum of learned keys.

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CBL

SAT

DVR

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LCD Touch-Key Display Table (continued)

VCR

Page 71

AMP

Page 72

LCD Touch-Key Display Table (continued)

TAPE

DVD

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Full display

You can use the following tables as a memorandum for the optional button or for any component.

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Quick Reference of Operations

Set a component code

Program to the keys or buttons on a component (learning function)

Change the volume control setting

Assign the System Control function to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

Program the PowerOn command to the Component Select buttons

Program a command to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or Component Select buttons

Copy the settings of one Component Select button to another

Program a System Control functions for Component Select buttons

Set the interval of the System Control functions

Transfer data

Press

COMMANDER OFF + MUTING

COMMANDER OFF + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME+ + VOLUME–

COMMANDER OFF + MORE

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + VOLUME+

COMMANDER OFF + (copy to) Component Select

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

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME+ + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + CHANNEL– COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL– + VOLUME–

For details, see

page 8

page 15

page 22

page 23

page 31

page 32, 36

page 34

page 28

page 29

page 38

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Program a Channel Macro function

Turn the key-touch beep on/off

Set the Auto PowerOff time

Set the Auto-Off time/ brightness of the Backlight

Lock the Remote Commander

Protect the settings

Create an Alias Component key

Adjust the beam interval (keys in each Component button)

Adjust the beam interval (SYSTEM CONTROL buttons)

Adjust the beam interval (Component buttons)

Press

COMMANDER OFF + MUTING

CHANNEL+ + Component Select COMMANDER OFF + MUTING

(ON) MUTING + VOLUME+

(OFF) MUTING + VOLUME– COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + VOLUME–

COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT COMMANDER OFF + Display Panel

COMMANDER OFF + MUTING COMMANDER OFF + RECALL + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL– + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + MORE

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + Component Select

For details, see

page 42

page 50

page 48

page 49

page 46

page 44

page 51

page 52

page 53

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Index

Adjusting the beam interval

51 Alias Component key 43 Auto Power-Off

of the Commander 47 of the backlight 48

Backlight

adjusting 48 Auto Power-Off 47 batteries 6

Batteries 6

C, D

Changing

function display of keys

interval of the System

Control function 29

time of Auto Power-off

47 CHANNEL button 7 Channel Macro function 41 Clearing/Changing

Channel Macro function

learned signal 19, 33, 36 System Control function

25, 29 Code number 8 Component Select buttons

copying settings 34 programming a signal

programming System

Control function 27

receiving data 40 setting Power-On

function 30

transferring data 37

COMMANDER OFF button

Copying

data to another

commander 37

settings of Component

Select buttons 35

Erasing

See “Clearing/

Changing”

F, G

Factory setting 8, 21, 26

Hold Function 46

I, J

Input select 14

Key touch beep 50

LCD

Auto-Off time 47 brightness 48 touch keys 68

Learning Function 15, 33,

35 LIGHT button 7, 48 Locking

control of Commander

settings on Commander

M, N, O

MUTING button 7, 11, 17,

P, Q

Power-On function

setting 30 SYSTEM CONTROL C

button 26

Power-Off function

See “Auto Power-off”

Preset components 8 Preset Lock Function 46

Receiving data 40

SYSTEM CONTROL

buttons

programming a signal

programming System

control function 22

System Control function

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

button 26

T, U

Transferring data 37 Troubleshooting 55

V, W, X, Y, Z

VOLUME buttons 7, 11, 17,

Volume Control 14, 21

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