Sony RM-AX1400 User Manual
2-680-316-12(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Operating
Unit Settings
Additional Information
RM-AX1400
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Appendix
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the rear
of the unit and the serial number is
located in the battery compartment.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. RM-AX1400
Serial No.
INFORMATION
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
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model number: RM-AX1400
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127
USA
Telephone number:
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.
Program © 2006 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2006 Sony Corporation
Microsoft, Windows and Windows
Media are trademarks or registered
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All other trademarks and registered
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In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not
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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 .
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Features
The RM-AX1400 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.
The supplied software “AX1400
Remote Editor” for easy Remote
Commander setup
By installing the “AX1400 Remote
Editor” on the supplied CD-ROM onto
your PC, you can customize the setting of
the Remote Commander according to
your preferences.
You can also program various advanced
settings easily. (The main settings of the
Remote Commander can only be
programmed using “AX1400 Remote
Editor.”)
The settings programmed on your PC
can be transferred to the Remote
Commander as necessary using the
supplied Dedicated USB cable.
XPRESS function for executing a
series of actions to operate several
AV components by pressing just one
button
Groups of commands from different
components can be set for up to 8
XPRESS functions. For example, when
you watch a DVD using a TV and an
amplifier/receiver, you can press just one
button to turn on/off each component, and
select the correct inputs. Other buttons
operate source components (the
components which output picture or
sound).
Also, the XPRESS function can memorize
the status of power on/off, input select
status of each component, and send a
signal to synchronize them to the Remote
Commander, regardless of their current
status.
Bright and clear organic EL display
and button illumination
Embedded organic EL
(electroluminescence) display and button
illumination allow you to operate easily
in the dark.
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Control up to 8 components
With the Remote Commander, you can
control up to 8 components, including
your TV, VCR, DVD, DVR, 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.
Learning function lets you program
other remote control signals you may
need
The Remote Commander 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 actions (a macro) by
pressing one button
In addition to the XPRESS function, more
settings can be programmed to perform a
series of actions (a macro) just by
pressing one button. You can program up
to 8 System Control functions.
Furthermore, you can program a series of
actions (a macro) to other buttons as a
single step of an XPRESS function or
component operation.
Label function lets you display the
comment assigned to each button
By registering a comment (up to 12
letters) using “AX1400 Remote Editor”
for each button, you can display the
comment when you press the button.
Table of Contents
Features ................................................ 4
Overview ............................................... 6
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................. 7
Installing the batteries ......................... 7
Location and function of controls ........ 8
Setting up for your PC .......................... 9
Installing the “AX1400 Remote
Editor” ......................................................9
Installing the USB driver ......................... 10
Connecting the Remote Commander
to your PC .............................................. 11
Using the “AX1400 Remote Editor”
to set up the Remote Commander ...12
Using “AX1400 Remote Editor”
– Help ......................................................13
Operating
Operating the Remote Commander .... 14
What is the XPRESS function? ................14
Selecting desired function ....................... 15
Operating the XPRESS function ............. 16
Operating components individually ..... 17
To control the volume ..............................17
Other useful functions ........................ 18
To operate the Remote Commander
in the dark .............................................. 18
To synchronize with the status of a
component ..............................................18
To turn off all the components at
one time .................................................. 19
Locking the controls – Hold function ....19
Unit Settings
Setting the button illumination ..........20
Setting the display .............................. 22
Setting the beep ................................. 23
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................... 24
Maintenance ....................................... 24
Specifications ...................................... 24
Troubleshooting .................................. 25
Appendix
Table of preset functions .................... 28
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Overview
Easy setup on your PC
You can easily download a variety of settings from your PC to the Remote Commander
(RM-AX1400) using the “AX1400 Remote Editor” on the supplied CD-ROM.
AX1400 Remote Editor
AV components
Preset
Download
Remote Commander
The setup wizard helps you make
all the necessary settings!
Note
Most of settings of the Remote Commander (RM-AX1400) can be customized only on the PC.
Comfortable operation
You can operate all of your components by the Remote Commander (RM-AX1400).
In the example below, to watch a DVD by pressing just one button, the DVD player is
assigned to the button as the source component, the TV as the picture display, and the
receiver as the sound output. With this setting, the DVD starts playing automatically by
simply pressing one button, regardless of your components’ current power-on/off and
input select status.
(RM-AX1400)
TV
Power On
Change Input
DVD
Power On
Start Playback
Receiver
Power On
Change Input
One press!
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check the contents of the package before
using the Remote Commander.
•Remote Commander RM-AX1400 (1)
•Dedicated USB cable (1)
•CD-ROM* (1)
– AX1400 Remote Editor software
– Operating Instructions (PDF file)
•Operating Instructions (1)
•Warranty Card (1)
* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an
audio CD player.
Installing the batteries
Slide and open the battery compartment
lid and insert two size AA (R6) alkaline
batteries (not supplied). Be sure to match
the + and – of the batteries with the +
and – of the battery compartment.
When to replace the batteries
Alkaline batteries will last up to 5
months (a Sony TV turned on/off up to
approx. 300 times per day). If the Remote
Commander does not operate properly,
the batteries are getting weak and E
appears on the screen. When the screen
dims or the button illumination grows
dim, the batteries are getting weak, and
need to be replaced.
Notes on replacing the batteries
• Do not take more than one hour to replace
the batteries. Otherwise, your unit settings
(page 20) will be initialized.
• 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.
Getting Started
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Location and function of controls
1qh
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
The CHANNEL +, number 5 and N buttons
have a tactile dot.
1 LIGHT button (pages 18)
Used to brighten the button
illumination in the dark. Press the
button once to turn on/off the button
illumination.
2 Organic EL display
Displays the functions, setting menu
and transmission/battery marks.
3 MULTI-FUNCTION buttons (pages 15)
Used to select the desired function on
the screen.
4 BACK button
Used to return to the previous
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component or XPRESS function.
qj
qk
ql
w;
wa
ws
wd
wf
5 SYNC-UP button (pages 18)
Used to synchronize the Remote
Commander with the status of a
component.
6 XPRESS buttons (pages 15)
Used to perform the function.
7 Number/ENT buttons
Used to change the channel. For
example, to change to channel 5, press
0 and 5 (or press 5 and ENT).
8 Dot button
9 DIGITAL/ANALOG button
q; VOL +/– buttons* (pages 17)
Adjusts the volume.
qa MUTING button* (pages 17)
Silences the sound. Press the button to
silence, and again to return to the
previous volume level.
qs GUIDE button
qd OK and cursor buttons
qf EXIT button
qg Player control buttons
Used to fast-rewind/play/fastforward/record/stop/pause a
component.
qh ALL OFF button (pages 19)
qj MORE button (pages 15)
Used to display the functions on the
screen by pressing repeatedly.
qk CH +/– buttons
Selects the channel.
ql TWIN VIEW button
w; RECALL button
wa INFO button
ws MENU button
wd TOOLS button
wf ABCD buttons
Available for programming desired
settings.
Used to program various functions by
using “AX1400 Remote Editor.”
* Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING
buttons
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.
Setting up for your PC
By installing the “AX1400 Remote
Editor” on the supplied CD-ROM onto
your PC, you can set up the Remote
Commander simply with your PC.
“AX1400 Remote Editor” makes setting
up a complex series of operations (a
macro) easy, and also allows various
other convenient functions to be set up.
For details, see the Help menu provided
in “AX1400 Remote Editor.”
“AX1400 Remote Editor” system
requirements
Operating systems (manufacturer
installed):
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
Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible (The
software does not run on Macintosh
operating system)
CPU:
Pentium II 400 MHz or more
Required Hard Drive Capacity:
20 MB or more
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more for
Windows XP)
Display:
High (16 bits) color or higher,
1024 × 768 dots or better*
Required Peripherals:
CD-ROM Drive, USB port
* Does not operate with a display of under
1024 × 768 dots.
Installing the “AX1400 Remote Editor”
Follow the instructions below to install.
Notes
• Do not simply copy the “AX1400 Remote
Editor” folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a
PC. You need to install it properly for it to
work.
• Administrator privileges are required for
installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
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-AX1400 Install
CD Menu” appears.
3 Click [Install AX1400 Remote
Editor].
“AX1400 Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”
appears.
Getting Started
Continued
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Setting up for your PC (continued)
4 Click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions and
proceed with the installation.
When the installation is complete,
“AX1400 Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”
automatically quits.
Tip
If the installation screen is hidden behind
other windows
If “AX1400 Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”
disappears behind other screen while
installing, press the [Tab] key several times
while pressing down the [Alt] key to bring
up “AX1400 Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”
again.
Installing the USB driver
You need to install the USB driver before
connecting the supplied Dedicated USB
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 Dedicated USB 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.
• Administrator privileges are required for
installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
• 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.
For Windows XP users
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-AX1400 Install
CD Menu” appears.
3 Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX1400
Install CD Menu.”
4 Connect the PC and the Remote
Commander using the supplied
Dedicated USB cable (page 11).
“Found New Hardware” appears in
the Notification Area in the lower
right-hand of the display. After a
moment, “Found New Hardware
Wizard” appears.
Tip
If the following confirmation message
“Can Windows connect to Windows
Update to search for software?” appears,
select [No, not this time], then click
[Next].
5 Select “Install the software
automatically [Recommended]”,
then click [Next].
Installing of the USB driver starts.
“Completing the Found New
Hardware Wizard” appears when the
installation is complete.
6 Click [Finish].
Installing of the USB driver finishes.
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