Sony RM-AX5000 User Manual

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Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Operating

Hardware Settings

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Additional Information

Appendix

RM-AX5000

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of 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 number : RM-AX5000

Serial number :

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

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.

Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model number: RM-AX5000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San

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.

Diego, CA 92127 USA

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.

On copyrights

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

• All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Business are mentioned as Windows Vista in this manual. 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-AX5000 is a full-featured Universal Remote Commander that easily consolidates all of your remote controls into one, providing full control of up to 18 different Components, including audio, video, and home theater. The following are its main features.

Control up to 18 Components

With the Remote Commander, you can control up to 18 Components, including your TV, DVD Player, Cable Set Top Box, Satellite Receiver, DVR, VCR, CD Player, Receiver, etc.

Centralized control of Sony A/V Components with 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 A/V Components.

Remote control signals for non-Sony Components are also included

The Remote Commander also recognizes the Preset codes for most major brands Components, not only Sony. Just select the corresponding codes to control all of your A/V Components.

XPRESS functions for executing macros to operate several A/V Components by just one button

Groups of commands from different Components can be set for up to 12 XPRESS functions. For example, when you watch a movie on a DVD player using a TV and Receiver/Amplifier, you can turn on all Components by the press of a single button, even selecting the necessary inputs at the same time, automatically. Available buttons for the XPRESS functions appear on the display. Also, XPRESS functions can memorize the power on/off and input status of each Component, and send a corresponding signal all with a single button press.

Clock display and Timer function

Up to 12 Timer Actions can be programmed to automatically turn on/off Components and other controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.)

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

The Remote Commander can learn the (infrared) remote control signals of other devices such as air conditioners, lightings, etc. (some appliances or functions may not work.)

System Control function executes a macro by pressing one button

In addition to the XPRESS function, more settings can be programmed to perform a macro just by pressing one button. You can program up to 9 System Control functions. Furthermore, you can program a macro to other buttons as a single step of an XPRESS function or Component operation.

Bright and Clear Full-color (65k colors) Organic EL Display and Button Illumination

Bright and easily readable color OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) Display with wide viewing angle. You can customize the display by uploading your own images. The illuminated key pad makes the buttons clearly visible.

The supplied software “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” for easy Remote Commander set-up

By installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” 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 settings programmed on your PC can be transferred to the Remote Commander as necessary using the supplied USB cable.

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Table of Contents

Features ...................................... 4

Getting Started

Contents ...................................... 6

Charging the battery ........................ 7

Recharging the battery using the Battery

Charging Stand ..................................... 8

To detach the Rear Cover ........................ 8

Location and function ....................... 9

Setting the Remote Commander ........ 10

How to set up the Remote Commander 10

About the Macro Setup .......................... 11

Setting up the Remote Commander by

On-PC Setup ............................. 12

Installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup

Tool” .................................................... 12

Connecting the Remote Commander to

your PC ............................................... 13

Starting up the “RM-AX5000 Custom

Setup Tool” .......................................... 14

Using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” –

Help .................................................... 14

Operating

Operating the Remote Commander .... 15

Selecting a desired Component ............ 15

To display “Note” assigned to each

button .................................................. 16

Other useful functions .................... 17

To operate the Remote Commander in the

dark ..................................................... 17

Locking the controls

– Hold function .................................... 17

To turn off all Components at one time –

ALL OFF function ................................ 18

Setting the ALL OFF Timer .................... 18

To quickly switch the Timer on or off ...... 19

To synchronize with the status of a

Component – STATUS SYNC

function ............................................... 20

Hardware Settings

Setting the display ........................ 21

Setting the button illumination .......... 22

Setting the beep ........................... 23

Setting the clock ........................... 23

To adjust the clock and day ................... 23

To change the display to daylight saving

time (summer time) indication ............ 24

To change the clock style ...................... 25

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Setting the Preset codes ................. 26

Changing the preset Component ........... 26

Presetting A/V Components by the AUTO

SEARCH function ............................... 27

Deleting a Component ........................... 28

Programming other remote control signals

– Learning function ..................... 29

Additional Information

Precautions ................................ 32

Maintenance ............................... 32

Specifications .............................. 32

Troubleshooting ........................... 33

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions ................ 37

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Getting Started

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

• Remote Commander “RM-AX5000” (1)

• Rear Cover (1)

• AC Power Adaptor (1)

• Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)

• CD-ROM* (1) – RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool software – Operating Instructions (PDF file)

• USB Cable (1)

• Battery Charging Stand “BCA-RMAX5K” (1)

• Quick Start Guide (1)

•Warranty Card (1)

* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on an audio CD

player.

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Charging the battery

The supplied Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack requires charging before first time use. Be sure to charge it before use.

1 Insert the connector with the Ni-MH

Rechargeable Battery Pack into in the Remote Commander.

Be sure to match the direction of the connector.

2 Attach and slide the Rear Cover half-way.

Be sure to match the direction of the Rear Cover. Align the bottom of the Rear Cover to the Attaching line.

Attaching line

3 Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug

directly to the DC IN 6 V jack on the Remote Commander. Then connect the AC Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.

DC IN 6 V jack

CHARGE indicator

AC Power Adaptor plug

Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator is lit and a beep sounds.

Note

When connecting the AC Power Adaptor for the first time, the CHARGE indicator and LED (Learning indicator) in the top of the display are lit. After a few seconds, the display is turned on.

4 Charging is completed when the

CHARGE indicator turns off. Disconnect the AC Power Adaptor.

5 Slide to close the Rear Cover.

When to recharge the battery

The Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack will last up to 7 days (a Sony TV turned on/off up to approx. 300 times per day.) If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the battery is becoming weak

will appear in the display. When not in use,

and connect the AC Power Adaptor directly to the DC IN 6 V jack on the Remote Commander.

Tip

You can also charge the battery using the Battery Charging Stand. For details, see “Recharging the battery using the Battery Charging Stand” (page 8.)

Notes on the battery

• This unit cannot be operated when battery power

becomes depleted. In addition, clock and Hardware Settings (page 21) will be initialized.

• If you are not going to use this unit for a long time,

remove the battery to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Recharging the battery using the Battery Charging Stand

This unit can be recharged using the supplied Battery Charging Stand.

Tip

When you lift the Remote Commander off the Battery Charging Stand, a beep sounds and the button illumination and display are lit.

1 Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug to

the DC IN 6 V jack on the rear of the Battery Charging Stand.

Insert the cable along the groove on the bottom of the Battery Charging Stand.

This unit can be placed on the Battery Charging Stand either face down or face up. When the Remote Commander is placed on the Battery Charging Stand, display and button illumination automatically turn off with a beep sound.

CHARGE indicator

Note

Place the Battery Charging Stand on the level surface. If the Battery Charging Stand is unstable or terminal is disconnected, charging will not start. Check the CHARGE indicator is lit.

To detach the Rear Cover

Slide and open the Rear Cover until it stops.

2 After matching the Remote Commander

terminal and the Battery Charging Stand terminal, place the Remote Commander on the Battery Charging Stand.

Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator is lit with a beep sound. Charging is completed when the CHARGE indicator turns off.

CHARGE indicator

G R A

H C

E P O

2 Remove the Rear Cover while pressing

the tab.

G R A

H C

OPEN

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Location and

function

1 2

LIGHT

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

The CH +, number 5 and H buttons have a tactile dot.

MOVIE

UTILITY

GUIDE

EXIT

PAGE

VOL CH

zXx

123MORE

C2 C3

OTHER

PAGE

RECALL

MUTING

SYSTEM CONTROL

CHARGE

MUSIC

INFO

ENTER

0 qa

1 LIGHT button

Used to activate the button illumination (page 17.) Press the button once to turn on/off. If any Hardware buttons or Label buttons are pressed while pressing and holding this button, the button function (as described in Note) appears in the lower half of the display without transmitting any remote control signals (page 15.) See the Help file for details.

2 INPUT button 3 Learning indicator 4 Label buttons (page 15)

Used to select the desired function on the display.

5 Function select buttons (page 15)

Used to select a function.

6 UTILITY button

Used to set the Hardware Settings, On-Remote setup (page 26) and other functions. If any Hardware buttons are pressed while pressing and holding this button, the button signal will be shifted and another signal sent. About the function to shift this button signal, see Help of “RMAX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

7 Hardware buttons

For details, see “Table of Preset Functions” (page

37.)

8 SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

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

9 ALL OFF button (page 18) q; POWER button qa Organic EL display

Displays the functions, setting menu and transmission/battery marks.

qs OTHER button (page 15)

The function select display appears in the display.

qd MORE button

When you add a new System Control function to the Remote Commander, it will be automatically assigned to a SYSTEM CONTROL button, beginning with the Hardware buttons and then the label buttons that appear on the display (there are as many as six of these buttons.) These added System Control functions are accessed via the display by

pressing this MORE button.

qf CHARGE indicator

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Setting the Remote

Non-Son

y component

Non-Son

y component

Non-Son

y component

On-PC Setup

On-Remote Setup

Commander

The Remote Commander (RM-AX5000) is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand A/V Components (see the table below.)

Default Components list

Displays Component

Label button

TV TV

DVD DVD player

CABLE Digital Cable Set Top Box

SAT Digital Satellite Receiver

DVR Digital Video Recorder

VCR Video Cassette Recorder

CD CD player

RCVR Receiver/Amplifier

Hardware button

TV TV

MOVIE DVD player

Sony Components on this list can be operated without setting. See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 37) for the functions of buttons for each Component.

MUSIC CD player

If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or cannot operate a Sony Component, you need to set the Component’s Preset code on the Remote Commander first.

Non-Son

y component

Non-Sony component

Non-Son

y component

Non-Sony component

Non-Son

y component

Non-Sony component

How to set up the Remote Commander

There are two ways to make setups for the Remote Commander: “On-PC Setup” with PC software and “On-Remote Setup” directly on the Remote Commander.

• On-PC Setup (Recommended)

“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied software, “RMAX5000 Custom Setup Tool” to set up the Remote Commander. It allows you to easily make all the necessary setups for the Remote Commander (Component Preset codes, etc.) Furthermore, you can add and customize a range of setups which are not available with On-Remote Setup.

• On-Remote Setup

“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting up directly on the Remote Commander. You can use it immediately after presetting your Component. However, some advanced with On-Remote setup (see the table on page 11.)

On-PC Setup

setups

On-Remote Setup

are not available

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

Setup items

Setting the Preset codes

Learning the remote control signals

Customizing the Text Label of the display

Customizing the Wallpaper and Button Skin of the display

Customizing the Button Illumination color

Switching the Timer ON or OFF

Programming the Timer

Programming the macro

Hardware Settings

Tip

Components or learned data done on On-Remote Setup can be imported to your PC. However, the data setup with On-PC Setup cannot be changed with On-Remote Setup.

On-PC Setup

Editable

On-Remote Setup

Editable

Non-editable

Editable

Non-editable

Editable

About the Macro Setup

“Macro” refers to a series of commands carried out in a preset order. By programming a macro, you can operate your Components easily. An XPRESS function (one type macro) is an executed series of actions to operate several A/V Components by pressing one button.

Usually an XPRESS function makes multiple Components active. Accordingly, an active XPRESS function must be exited so as to execute another XPRESS function. If you try to execute an XPRESS function while another XPRESS function is active, the Components that are unnecessary for the alternate XPRESS function will turn off automatically. This is because Exit Actions have been automatically programmed when the XPRESS function (Start Actions) was programmed. Exit Actions are automatically executed when another XPRESS function is selected. (e.g.) When watching a movie using a TV, a DVD player and a Receiver/Amplifier, execute the programmed “XPRESS CABLE function” to watch a program using a TV, a Video Cassette Recorder and a Receiver/Amplifier.

1 Turn off the DVD player. 2 Set the input selector of the Receiver/Amplifier to

VCR Input.

3 Start VCR playback.

In this example, TV power remains on automatically.

These macro settings cannot be programmed with On-Remote Setup.

For more specific settings before use with On-PC Setup

See the “Setting up the Remote Commander by On-PC Setup” (page 12.)

For immediate use with On-Remote Setup

See the “Setting by On-Remote Setup” (page 26.)

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Setting up the Remote Commander by On-PC Setup

By installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” software on the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can set up the Remote Commander with your PC. “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” makes setting up complex operations like a macro easy, and also allows for various other convenient functions, which can only be set up on the PC. For details, see the Help menu provided in “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” system requirements

Computer:

IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with any of the following Windows Operating Systems*: Windows Vista® Ultimate Windows Vista® Home Premium Windows Vista® Home Basic Windows Vista® Business 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 SP3 or later Not supported by 64 bit version OS. Not supported by OSs other than above.

* Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.

Required Hard Drive Capacity:

100 MB or more

Display:

- High (16 bit) Color or higher

- 1,024 × 768 dots or better

* Does not operate with a display of under 1,024 × 768

dots.

CD-ROM drive USB port

We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.

The following environments are not supported:

- Personally constructed computers or operating systems

- An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

- Multi-boot environment

- Multi-monitor environment

- Macintosh

Installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”

Follow the instructions below to install.

Note

Administrator privileges are required for installation on PCs running Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista.

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-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool Setup – Installer” appears.

3 Click “Next.”

Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation.

4 When installation is completed, click

“Finish” to exit the installer.

“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” starts. If you want to start “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” later, remove the check mark next to “Start RMAX5000 Custom Setup Tool now” before clicking “Finish.”

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Connecting the Remote

Commander to your PC

By connecting the Remote Commander to your PC with the supplied USB cable, you can check the remote control signal of a macro (Action list) programmed for a button, or exchange setting data between your PC and the Remote Commander.

IMPORTANT

Do not keep the Remote Commander connected to the PC when the PC is in Sleep/Standby/ Hibernation mode, otherwise, a malfunction could occur. Be sure to disconnect the Remote Commander from the PC before Sleep/Standby/ Hibernation begins. Furthermore, do not connect the Remote Commander to the PC while it is in Sleep/ Standby/Hibernation. Wait until the PC is out of Sleep/Standby/Hibernation before connecting.

Notes

• The Remote Commander uses its own battery power

while connected to the PC. We recommend connecting the AC Power Adaptor to the Remote Commander.

” is shown in the display, the Remote

• If “

Commander will not be recognized by your PC. In this case, connect the AC Power Adaptor to the Remote Commander before connecting the Remote Commander to your PC.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable from your PC while

your PC is communicating with the Remote Commander, as a malfunction may occur.

• Only connect one Remote Commander to your PC at

a time. Otherwise, settings will not transfer correctly.

1 Slide and open the Rear Cover until it

stops.

2 Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug

directly to the DC IN 6 V jack on the Remote Commander, then connect the AC Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.

DC IN 6 V jack

CHARGE indicator

AC Power Adaptor plug

3 Connect the supplied USB cable to the

USB connector of the Remote Commander.

4 Connect the supplied USB cable to the

USB connector of your PC.

G R A

H C

OPEN

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Starting up the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”

You can set the Remote Commander using the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” Follow the procedures below.

1 Gather all your remote controls.

We recommend using the remote controls which were supplied with each Component, but if you are using a replacement remote control (due to loss or damage) or a universal remote (which controls multiple Components), have it handy as well.

2 Start “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,”

and have the Remote Commander ready.

Click Windows [Start], point at [All Programs] [RM-AX5000] - [RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool] and click.

When the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” starts up for the first time, the “Welcome to the RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” display appears. Click [Next] so that the “Connect Remote Commander to PC” window appears.

3 Connect the Remote Commander to your

PC.

See “Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC” (page 13,) then click “Next” so that the “Select setting Type” window appears.

4 Select a way to create a Custom Setup

file, then click “OK.”

The “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” starts up.

Note

Depending on the setting, Windows XP may automatically delete icons from the desktop if they have not been used for a certain period of time.

Using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” – Help

You can set up the Remote Commander by operating “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,” referring to the detailed instructions provided in Help.

Starting Help

Start up “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,” then click “Help” on the menu bar and select “RMAX5000 Custom Setup Tool Help.” The Help topic for the current window appears by pressing the “F1” key while customizing. If no Help topic is available for the window, the top menu of Help appears.

How to use Help

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

To search by contents (Contents)

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

To search indexed information (Index)

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

To search using keywords (Search)

You can submit a keyword search on the “Search” tab by typing in your keyword(s.)

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Operating

Operating the Remote Commander

If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or cannot operate a Sony Component, preset your Component to the Remote Commander. For details on how to preset, see “Setting the Remote Commander” (page 10.)

Selecting a desired Component

To control a Component with the Remote Commander, you have to manually select the Component on the Remote Commander. There are two different ways to select a Component. Hardware buttons: Press one of the buttons located directly beneath the display for direct access. Label buttons/OTHER button: Press the OTHER button to display the other Components (those not directly accessible using one of the Hardware buttons), then select the desired Component that appears in the display by pressing the button adjacent to it. (The buttons that appear in the display are called “Label buttons.”)

Function select buttons

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

For example, to select “TV” from the Label buttons, press the A button adjacent to “TV.” To select “VCR” from the Label buttons, press the B button adjacent to “VCR.” If a display number such as “1/2” appears in the bottom line of the display, the C/D buttons adjacent to the

POWER

INPUT

ALL OFF

Label buttons

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

Hardware buttons

OTHER button

/ switch to the previous/next display.

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

A button

B button D button

MOVIE MUSIC

C1 C2 C3

Hardware buttons and Label buttons are assigned to Components at the factory preset as shown in the table below.

C button

Default button assignment list

Button Assignment

Hardware buttons (Display title)

TV (TV2) TV

MOVIE (DVD2) DVD player

MUSIC (CD2) CD player

Label button

Page 1

TV TV

DVD DVD player

CABLE Digital Cable Set Top Box

SAT Digital Satellite Receiver

DVR Digital Video Recorder

VCR Video Cassette Recorder

Page 2

CD CD player

RCVR Receiver/Amplifier

For details on the function assigned to each button within a Component, see “Table of Preset Functions” (page 37), or “Note” assigned to each button following the procedure below.

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Example: To operate a DVD player

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

1 Press the OTHER button.

“OTHER CMPNT.” appears on the display title.

To control the volume

GUIDE

EXIT

PAGE

VOL CH

zXx

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

RECALL

MUTING

INFO

PAGE

VOL +/– buttons MUTING button

To display “Note” assigned to each button

2 Press the Label button “DVD.”

“DVD” appears on the display title.

3 Press the Label buttons or Hardware

buttons for desired operation.

When a signal is being sent, appears. You can also use other buttons, such as the VOL (volume) +/–, CH (channel) +/–, MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons. Also see “Table of Preset Functions” (page 37) for the function of buttons for each Component.

Tips

• If ( ) appears in the bottom line of the display, the display changes to the previous (next) page by pressing each Label button.

• If a Component is assigned to a Hardware button, the Remote Commander is ready to operate the assigned Component only by pressing the button.

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

Note

MOVIE MUSIC

C1 C2 C3

1 If you press a button, its signals are sent and the

“Note” assigned to the button appears in the lower part of the display while holding down the button.

2 By pressing the button while holding down the

LIGHT button, you can display “Note” without sending signals.

Tip

“Note” is customizable with “On-PC Setup.” See the Help file for details.

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Other useful functions

To operate the Remote Commander in the dark

INPUT

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT button

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

Press the LIGHT button to turn on the button illumination. Pressing any button also activates this by default. If no button is pressed within a set time, the button illumination turns off.

Default settings

Display

Full Display 10 seconds

Dim Display 20 seconds

See “Setting the display” (page 21) to set the display.

Button illumination

Auto-Off Time 5 seconds

On-mode setting All buttons

See “Setting the button illumination” (page 22) to set the button illumination.

Button illumination color

Component Color

TV, TV2 Red

DVD, DVD2 Blue

CABLE Orange

SAT Brown

DVR Purple

VCR Light Blue

CD, CD2 Yellow Green

RCVR Green

Button illumination colors of each Component are customizable with “On-PC Setup.” See the Help file for details.

Locking the controls – Hold function

INPUT

ALL OFF

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

POWER

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

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

1 Press and hold the LIGHT button.

2 Press the OTHER button while pressing

the LIGHT button.

A message reminding you to release the Hold function appears for 10 seconds on the display.

When the controls are locked

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

To unlock the controls

While pressing the LIGHT button, press the OTHER button.

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To turn off all Components at one time – ALL OFF function

INPUT

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

ALL OFF

POWER

ALL OFF button

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

Press the ALL OFF button to turn off all the Components. After all Components are turned off, the Remote Commander switches the display automatically off.

Notes

• Some Components may not turn off by pressing

the button. In this case, use the STATUS SYNC function to synchronize with the power on/off status of the Components.

For details, see “To synchronize with the status of a Component” (page 20.)

• Even though the ALL OFF button is pressed, the

signal to turn off the lighting (LIGHT) will not be sent.

• After the ALL OFF button has been pressed, no

Component is being selected. Select again the Component you want to operate by following “Selecting a desired Component” (page 15.)

Setting the ALL OFF Timer

INPUT

ALL OFF

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

POWER

ALL OFF button

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

You can enjoy falling asleep to music, etc., using the ALL OFF Timer function that turns off Components automatically after a preset duration.

1 Press and hold the UTILITY button.

2 Press the ALL OFF button repeatedly

while pressing the UTILITY button.

You can set the ALL OFF Timer to duration of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.

Each press changes the display as follows:

30 60 90 120 OFF

“ ” will appear in the top of the display when the duration time is set. The Components will play for the time you set, then will turn off.

Tip

If you press the ALL OFF button while pressing the UTILITY button while “ the display, the remaining time until the ALL OFF Timer is activated appears. If you press the ALL OFF button repeatedly while pressing the UTILITY button, you can change the time until the ALL OFF Timer is activated.

” appears in the top of

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To quickly switch the Timer on or off

INPUT

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

ALL OFF

POWER

STATUS

SYNC

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

With the Remote Commander (RM-AX5000), you can quickly switch a Timer function on or off. The following procedure is based on the assumption that a macro is programmed to the “TIMER1” using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” See the Help file for details.

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.

3 Press the Label button “TIMER1.”

“TIMER1” appears highlighted with a beep sound, and the selected Timer is set to on. Also, “ ” appears in the display.

When you press the Label button “TIMER1” highlighted, the highlight disappears with a beep sound, and the selected Timer is set to off. “

” disappears from the display.

4 Press the Label button “bOK.”

2 Press the Label button “TIMER.”

“TIMER” appears on the display title, and the programmed Timer macro (TIMER1) appears in the display.

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To synchronize with the status of a Component – STATUS SYNC function

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

3 Press the Label button “STATUS SYNC.”

“STATUS SYNC” appears on the display title. And the Component’s power on/off or input select status to be synchronized appears on the display. Furthermore, sending signal to be synchronized appears in the lower on the display.

STATUS

SYNC

3 4

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the Components’ selected input, and power on/off status. However, if you turn on/off a Component manually or with a different remote control, the Remote Commander may not recognize the current Component status. In this case, use the STATUS SYNC function to synchronize with the status of the current Component and the Remote Commander.

1 Select the Component or XPRESS

function you want to synchronize by pressing the Function select button.

2 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.

STATUS

SYNC

STATUS SYNC

4 Press the Label button “SEND”

repeatedly until the desired status fixes, then press the Label button “DONE.”

The display switches to the next status to be synchronized.

STATUS SYNC

5 Repeat step 3 until your Component’s

status synchronizes.

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Hardware Settings

Setting the display

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

2, 3 6 4, 7 5, 8

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to switch off the display automatically if you do not operate it for more than 30 seconds. You can set “Full Display” and “Dim Display.” To change this setting, perform the following procedure. Full Display: shows the display in the highest brightness Dim Display: shows the display dimmed

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-2” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-2” appears as the display title.

2 Press the Label button “DISP.”

“DISPLAY” appears as the display title.

4 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN”

to change the Full Display.

You can set the Full Display from 1 to 60 seconds. Each time the Label button is pressed, the time increases/decreases by 1 second. For example, “10 sec” on the display means 10 seconds.

5 Press the Label button “bOK.”

“DISPLAY” appears as the display title.

6 Press the Label button “DIM.”

“DIM DISPLAY” appears as the display title.

3 Press the Label button “FULL.”

“FULL DISPLAY” appears as the display title.

7 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN”

to change the Dim Display.

You can set the Dim Display from 1 to 180 seconds. Each time the Label button is pressed, the time increases/decreases by 1 second. For example, “20 sec” on the display means 20 seconds.

8 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

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Setting the button illumination

3 Press the Label button “AUTO OFF.”

“AUTO-OFF” appears as the display title.

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

3 2, 6 4, 7 5, 8

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

The button illumination is preset at the factory to activate whenever the Remote Commander is operated, and to switch off automatically if you do not operate it for more than 5 seconds. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-2” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-2” appears as the display title.

2 Press the Label button “LIGHT.”

“LIGHT” appears as the display title.

4 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN”

to change the auto off time of the button illumination.

You can set the auto off time of the button illumination from 1 to 60 seconds. Each time the Label button is pressed, the time increases/ decreases by 1 second. For example, “5 sec” on the display means 5 seconds.

5 Press the Label button “bOK.”

“LIGHT” appears as the display title.

6 Press the Label button “ON MODE.”

“ON MODE” appears as the display title.

7 Press the Label button “ALL” or “LIGHT

BUTTON” to select which buttons activate the button illumination.

ALL: The button illumination is activated by pressing any buttons on the Remote Commander. LIGHT BUTTON: The button illumination is activated by pressing the LIGHT button only.

The setting changes and a beep sounds each time you select the setting.

8 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

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Setting the beep

Setting the clock

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

3 4

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

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

Press the UTILITY button repeatedly until

“UTILITY-2” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-2” appears as the display title.

2 Press the Label button “BEEP.”

“BEEP” appears as the display title.

To adjust the clock and day

INPUT

ALL OFF

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

POWER

3 6 2, 4, 7 5, 8

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

You can adjust the clock and day that appears in the display.

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-2” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-2” appears as the display title.

2 Press the Label button “CLOCK.”

“CLOCK” appears as the display title.

3 Press the Label button “ON” or “OFF” to

select the beep setting.

ON: Turns on the beep. OFF: Turns off the beep.

The setting changes and a beep sounds each time you press the Label button.

4 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

Note

The OK/NG beep sounds when the Remote Commander is placed on/removed off from the Battery Charging Stand or connected to/disconnected from the PC and AC Power Adaptor, even if the beep is set to OFF.

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3 Press the Label button “TIME SET.”

“TIME SET” appears as the display title.

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

4 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN”

to change the time.

Each time the Label button is pressed, the minute changes by 1 minute.

Tips

•To set the current time rapidly, hold down “UP” or “DOWN.”

• When you press the Label button “CANCEL,” the previous display returns.

5 Press the Label button “bOK.”

“CLOCK” appears as the display title.

6 Press the Label button “DAY.”

“DAY” appears as the display title.

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

2, 4 5

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

You can select the standard time (STD TIME) or daylight saving time (DS TIME.)

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-2” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-2” appears as the display title.

2 Press the Label button “CLOCK.”

“CLOCK” appears as the display title.

7 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN”

to change the day.

Each time the Label button is pressed, the day changes in order of the days of the week.

8 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

3 Press the Label button “DS TIME.”

“DS TIME” appears as the display title.

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4 Press the Label button “STD TIME” or

“DS TIME” to change the time.

STD TIME: Standard Time DS TIME: Dayight Saving Time (1 hour ahead

of the STD TIME)

The setting changes and a beep sounds each time you press the Label button.

5 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

2 Press the Label button “CLOCK.”

“CLOCK” appears as the display title.

Tip

The clock is synchronized to the PC with “On-PC Setup.” See the Help file for details.

To change the clock style

INPUT

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

ALL OFF

POWER

2, 3, 4 5

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

You can change the clock style which the 12 hour and 24 hour.

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-2” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-2” appears as the display title.

3 Press the Label button

“CLOCK STYLE.”

“CLOCK STYLE” appears as the display title.

4 Press the Label button

“12HOUR CLOCK” or “24HOUR CLOCK” to change the time.

12HOUR CLOCK: Displays the clock by the 12 hour style 24HOUR CLOCK: Displays the clock by the 24 hour style

The setting changes and a beep sounds each time you press the Label button.

5 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

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Setting by On-Remote Setup

The following section explains On-Remote Setup. The settings preset by On-PC Setup cannot be customized by On-Remote Setup. But you can program signals from other remote controls. Components preset by On-Remote Setup or signals from other remote controls programmed by OnRemote Setup can be imported to “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

Setting the Preset codes

If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or cannot operate a Sony Component, preset your Component to the Remote Commander.

Changing the preset Component

2 Press the Label button “PRESET.”

“PRESET” appears as the display title, and preset Components appear on the display.

3 Select the Component’s name you want

the Remote Commander to preset by pressing the Label button. Then press the Label button “CHANGE PRESET.”

The brand name and Preset code number appear on the display.

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

2, 4 4

5 6

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand A/V Components (page 10.) These preset Components can be changed to your Components.

Tips

• If ( ) appears at the lowest line of the display, the display changes to the previous (next) page by pressing each Label button.

•You can select the preset Component by pressing its Function select button.

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-3” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-3” appears as the display title.

Tip

When adding a new Component, press the Label button “NEW” in the display. Then select the Component’s type you want the Remote Commander to add by pressing the Label button.

4 Select your Component brand by

pressing “

” or “ .”

5 Confirm whether you can control your

Component by pressing the Hardware buttons. If you cannot control, change the Preset code number by pressing “ “

,” and confirm again.

Note

If you cannot operate your Component after learning steps (page 29), it will be necessary to preset with the AUTO SEARCH function or Learning function. For the AUTO SEARCH function, see “Presetting A/V Components by the AUTO SEARCH function” (page 27.) For the Learning function, see “Programming other remote control signals” (page 29.)

” or

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6 Press the Label button “OK.”

A beep sounds, and “PRESET” appears as the display title, and preset Components appear on the display.

7 To preset other A/V Components, repeat

steps 3 to 6.

Notes

• If you do not press anything on the Remote Commander within 60 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled and the set mode closes. Start over from the beginning.

• Except the DVD Home Theater (DVD-HT), Components with a built-in amplifier (for example, shelf systems, home theater system without DVD) should be preset as RCVR (Receiver.) All buttons that are inoperative should be programmed by the learning function.

• The display of added Components share the same Wallpaper and Button Skin. Those items, including the Text Label of Components, are customizable with “On-PC Setup.” See the Help file for details.

Presetting A/V Components by the AUTO SEARCH function

If you cannot find your Component brand or Preset code number, you can search the appropriate Preset code number using the AUTO SEARCH function.

1 Set each Component to the following

status so that the SEARCH function works effectively.

TV, DVR (Digital Video Recorder), Receiver/Amplifier, LIGHT (Lighting):

Power-on CD player, MD deck, Cassette tape deck: Power-on with a playback source. Other Component: Power-off

2 Perform steps 1 to 3 in “Changing the

preset Component” (page 26.)

3 Aim the Remote Commander at the

Component, then press the Label button “AUTO SEARCH.”

A signal is sent from the Remote Commander every 1 second.

4 Press the Label button “STOP” if the

Component reacts as follows:

TV, LIGHT (Lighting): Powers off. DVR (digital Video Recorder): Powers off

or starts playing Receiver/Amplifier: Powers off or the volume turns up. CD player, MD deck, Cassette tape deck: Powers off or starts playing. Other Component: Powers on

5 Press the Label button “OK.”

A beep sounds, and “PRESET” appears as the display title, and the preset Components appear in the display.

6 To preset other A/V Components, repeat

steps 3 to 5.

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Note

If you cannot operate your Component after performing the AUTO SEARCH function, perform the Learning function. For details, see “Programming other remote control signals” (page 29.)

Deleting a Component

3 Select the Component name you want the

Remote Commander to delete by pressing the Label button, or pressing the Function select button.

The selected Component’s name appears as the display title.

INPUT

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

2 4

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

UTILITY OTHER

You can delete a Component.

Tips

• If ( ) appears in the lowest line of the display, the display can be changed to the previous (next) page by pressing each Label button.

•You can select a preset Component by pressing its Function select button.

1 Press the UTILITY button repeatedly

until “UTILITY-3” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-3” appears as the display title.

2 Press the Label button “PRESET.”

“PRESET” appears as the display title, and preset Components appear on the display.

4 Press the Label button “DELETE.”

“DELETE OK?” appears as the display title, and asking you to confirm deleting.

5 Press the Label button “YES.”

A beep sounds, and “PRESET” appears as the display title, and preset Components appear on the display.

6 To delete other A/V Components, repeat

steps 3 to 5.

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Programming other remote control signals

–Learning function

INPUT

MOVIE MUSIC

C2 C3

ALL OFF

POWER

LIGHT

UTILITY OTHER

To operate non-preset A/V Components or button functions, use the following “learning” procedure to “program” any of the programmable signals on the Remote Commander’s buttons. You can also use the Learning function to change the signal of individual buttons after presetting (page 26.)

Tips

• If ( ) appears in the lowest line of the display, the display can be changed to the previous (next) page by pressing each Label button.

•You can select a preset Component by pressing its Function select button.

1 Place the Remote Commander head to

head with your Component’s remote control.

3 Press the Label button “LEARN.”

“LEARN” appears as the display title, and preset Components appear on the display.

4 Select the Component name you want the

Remote Commander to program by pressing the Label button.

The selected Component’s name appears as the display title.

5 Press the button on which you want to

program the signal.

The display and button illumination turns off and the Learning indicator flashes, then the Remote Commander enters into the learning mode.

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

Press the UTILITY button repeatedly until “UTILITY-3” appears on the display title.

“UTILITY-3” appears as the display title.

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6 Press and hold the button on the other

remote control until you hear a beep.

A beep sounds and “Learning is completed” appears in the display.

7 To program signals on other buttons,

repeat steps 5 and 6.

8 Press the Label button “bOK” twice.

Notes

• Some of the remote signals cannot be learned with the Learning function of the Remote Commander.

• If you do not press any button on the Remote Commander for 60 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled and the set mode will close. Start over from the beginning.

• If you program remote signals on the TV or Receiver/ Amplifier volume control buttons using the Learning function (page 29), those buttons will also send the learned signal to control Components other than a TV or Receiver/Amplifier. If you program remote signals on the volume control buttons of Components other than a TV or Receiver/Amplifier, those buttons will also send the learned signal to control other A/V Components instead of controlling the TV or Receiver/Amplifier volume.

• If you do not perform step 6 within 10 seconds after performing step 5, a beep sounds two times and “Learning was not successful. Please try again.” appears in the display, which then returns to the display shown in step 4. Start over from step 5.

• If the Remote Commander learns signals incorrectly in step 6, delete the learned signal. Start over from the beginning. To delete the learned signal, see “Deleting a Component” (page 28.)

•To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed and held for over 2 seconds. Therefore, if this button is used for a learned operation, you must press and hold it for over 2 seconds. The Button Press-Hold Time is customizable with “On-PC Setup.”

• When the Component has learned a signal, it will not be reflected to the XPRESS function that includes this Component. When the Component has learned a signal in the On-PC Setup, it will be reflected to the XPRESS function.

Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner

About seasonal adjustments

If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Remote Commander.

If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly

If the Remote Commander can only operate “ON” with one button and “OFF” with another, while your airconditioner’s remote control can operate “ON/OFF” with a single button, program the signal on two buttons of the Remote Commander as follows.

1 Clear the “Learned” power-on/off signal on the

programmed button.

2 Reprogram only the power-on signal of the air-

conditioner on the button by following the steps of “Programming other remote control signals” (page

29.)

3 Program the power-off signal of the air-conditioner on

another button. The two buttons of the Remote Commander have been programmed with the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you can operate the air-conditioner with the Remote Commander.

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For accurate learning

• Do not move the remote units during the learning

procedure.

• Be sure to press and hold the button of the other

remote control until you hear the confirmation beep.

• Use fresh batteries in the other remote control

unit.

•Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or

strong fluorescent lighting.

• The remote control signal direction may differ

depending on the remote control. If learning does not work, try changing the position of the remote control.

• When you program a remote control unit with an

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

• If the learning cannot be executed by connecting

an AC adaptor, disconnect the AC adaptor and execute the learning again.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Remote Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Also, set the Hold function to lock the all the buttons on the Remote Commander (page 17) when it is not used. Devices such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

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Additional Information

Precautions

On safety

Do not put any foreign objects in the USB cable connecting jack.

On the supplied AC Power Adaptor

• Use the AC Power Adaptor supplied with this unit. Do not use any other AC Power Adaptor since it may cause the unit to malfunction.

Polarity of the plug

• If you are not going to use this unit for a long time, unplug the AC Power Adaptor from the AC outlet. To remove the AC Power Adaptor from the wall outlet, grasp the Adaptor plug itself; never pull the cord.

• Connect the AC Power Adaptor to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the AC Power Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet immediately.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

On charging

• Be sure to use the supplied AC Power Adaptor.

• Do not use the supplied AC Power Adaptor to charge any other battery.

• The unit may become hot during the charging procedure; this, however poses no danger.

Others

• This unit is designed for use between the temperatures of 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F.) Charging or using in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended.

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

• Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

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

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

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

Maintenance

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

Specifications

Operating distance

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

Power requirements

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery, DC 6 V (from the supplied AC Power Adaptor)

Battery life

Approx. 7 days (a Sony TV turned on/off up to approx. 300 times per day)

Dimensions

Approx. 2 1/4 × 9 3/8 × 31/32 in. (w × h × d) (56.0 × 237.5 × 24.5 mm)

Mass

8.6 oz. (245 g) (including battery)

Learnable signals

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

* Some signals cannot be learned by the Remote

Commander, even though the signals comply with these specifications.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting

If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the battery (page 7), then check the items below. Refer also to Help of “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

Trouble with the Remote Commander’s basic settings

Problem

The Remote Commander does not turn on.

The display turns off automatically.

The beep does not sound. Cannot charge the battery.

The CHARGE indicator does not light up.

Cannot charge the battery. The CHARGE indicator flashes.

Trouble with operation mode

Problem

Even though you hold down a button, it does not work as intended.

Display settings or Button Illumination settings are unintentionally changed.

The video/audio Component’s volume is not controlled by the Remote Commander.

Solution

• Charge the battery of the Remote Commander.

• When using for the first time, be sure to attach the rechargeable battery before charging.

• If the rechargeable battery is detached and reattached, be sure to recharge it as the Remote Commander is not powered on.

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to turn the display off automatically if you do not operate for more than 30 seconds. You can set “Full Display” to 1-60 seconds, and “Dim Display” to 1-180 seconds (page 21.)

The beep is turned off. Turn the beep on (page 23.) Install the Remote Commander in the Battery Charging Stand correctly.

If the charging connector is dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth. Check that the AC Power Adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.

When charging is completed, the CHARGE indicator goes off. If it does not light up even though the Remote Commander is installed in the Battery Charging Stand, check that the AC Power Adaptor is connected to an AC outlet.

• The rechargeable battery is not connected. b Connect the rechargeable battery.

• If the rechargeable battery is connected, reconnect and charge it. If the CHARGE indicator still flashes, the rechargeable battery is exhausted. b The rechargeable battery needs to be exchanged. Call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

Solution

• The volume buttons and cursor buttons (and some others) continue to work when they are pressed and held. If you program the signals of such buttons, the Remote Commander (RM-AX5000) may not learn the signals accurately. Reprogram the signals by continuing to hold down the desired button of the other remote control until “Learning is completed.” appears in the display.

• The Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed and held for over 2 seconds. The Button Press-Hold Time is customizable with “On-PC Setup.”

• The batteries of the other remote control are weak. Replace with new ones and reprogram the signals.

Hardware Settings of the Custom Setup on your PC are activated if you transfer data changed on your PC with the “Transfer the Hardware Settings data together with the Custom Setup data” box checked.

• If your video Components are connected to an audio Component, See the Help menu provided in “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

• You have assigned another Component which was originally set as TV or RCVR at the factory. In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select a Component other than TV or RCVR.

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Problem

Your Component does not operate by pressing the buttons on the Remote Commander. Your Component may not operate by performing the signal transmission test using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

A System Control function does not work correctly.

An XPRESS function does not work correctly.

Solution

• Is the desired Component selected with the Remote Commander? Check the display title on the Remote Commander. If the desired Component is not displayed, select it. See “Selecting a desired Component” (page 15.)

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

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

• Turn on the Components first, if necessary.

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

• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order.

• 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.

• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the Component’s selected input and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the Component with the remote control or operate the Component directly, it will not recognize the current Component status. In this case, select “STATUS SYNC” by pressing the UTILITY button to synchronize with the status of the current Component and the Remote Commander (page

20.)

• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the Remote Commander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TV with the Remote Commander.

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Trouble with setting mode

Problem

The Remote Commander fails to learn the remote control signals.

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

The setting mode unintentionally quits while setting up.

Solution

• When learning, place The Remote Commander (RM-AX5000) and your

• Check the remaining battery of your remote control. If it is depleted,

• When you program signals of an interactive signal exchange system

• Perform the Learning procedure after turning off any nearby apparatus,

• The Remote Commander may fail to learn remote control signals near

• The Remote Commander may fail to learn remote control signals under

• The Remote Commander may fail to learn remote control signals if too

• If the learning has been executed by connecting an AC Power Adaptor,

• If noise is present in the learned signals, you may not be able to operate a

•A different signal may be learned by mistake. Check the button to be

• When a Component has learned signal, it will not be reflected to the

• If you do not operate for more than 60 seconds during setting mode, the

• Does the low battery icon light up?

remote control at the distance of about 1-3 inches (3-8 cm.) If the Remote Commander still fails to learn correctly, try to place Remote Commander and your remote control within 1 inch or less or at the distance of 3 inches or more.

charge the Remote Commander.

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

such as an air-conditioner or infrared headphones.

plasma or some other TVs. Avoid learning near TVs or turn off the TVs when learning.

strong fluorescent lighting or sunlight.

near to a Laptop PC. In this case, move away from the Laptop PC.

disconnect the AC Power Adaptor and execute the learning again.

Component. In this case, refer to “The Remote Commander fails to learn remote control signals” above.

learned, then execute the learning again.

XPRESS function that includes this Component. Make the XPRESS function learn the same signal.

When the Component has learned a signal in the On-PC Setup, it will be reflected to the XPRESS function.

Remote Commander automatically exits the setting mode and turns off. Perform the next operation step within 60 seconds.

If the battery is depleted, the Remote Commander cannot preset the Component (page 26) or program the other remote control signals (page

29.) Perform these settings by charging the battery or connecting the AC Power Adaptor to the Remote Commander.

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Others

Problem

“RECOVERY MODE” appears on the display and all the buttons are disabled.

“SETUP DATA ERROR” appears on the display.

You want to use multiple Components (VCR+DVD, TV+VCR, DVD+RCVR (receiver), etc) with XPRESS function.

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

The PC cannot recognize the USB connection.

Timer function does not work at the preset time.

ALL OFF TIMER does not work.

Solution

A malfunction has occurred in the Remote Commander’s firmware. Update the Remote Commander’s firmware using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

The Custom Setup data is not transferred correctly. Re-transfer the Custom Setup data using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

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

You can set multiple XPRESS functions for one Component. For example, when you watch a DVD, you can set the sound to output from the TV. Or, when you listen to a CD, you can set the sound to output from the RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier.)

• Install “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” to your PC before connecting the Remote Commander. The USB driver will install automatically.

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

• Disconnect the USB cable from your PC once, then reconnect the USB cable to your PC after about 5 seconds.

• Disconnect the USB cable and restart your PC. Then reconnect the USB cable.

• Does the low battery icon light up? If the battery is depleted, the Remote Commander automatically exits the USB mode. Perform setting by charging the battery or connecting the AC Power Adaptor to the Remote Commander.

• Timer Macro does not work during the setting mode. An alert appears in the display when the Timer Macro execution time approaches. If the alert appears, stop setting and exit the setting mode.

• The Component could not receive the signal from the Commander successfully. When using the timer, check the following;

– Check that the timer macro program functions correctly by clicking

the TEST button in the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,” after programming the timer

– Check the location of the Commander.

• The status of each Component will not allow operation. (For example, you program the power-on setting, assuming that power of the Component is off when the timer turns on. However, if power of the Component is on when the Component receives the timer signal from the Commander, the Component will turn off.)

• Isn’t the Timer function execution set to off? Set it to on (page 19.)

ALL OFF TIMER does not work during the setting mode. Exit the setting mode when the ALL OFF TIMER setting time approaches.

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 or

http://esupport.sony.com/US/RMAX5000/

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Appendix

Table of Preset Functions

The Remote Commander memorizes major brands’ remote control signals. Setting the Preset code (page 26) enables the Remote Commander to operate each A/V Component. The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand A/V Components. (Refer to the table below.)

Display title Code No. Brand and Component

TV 8201 TV CABLE 3101 Digital Cable Set Top Box DVR 3201 Digital Video Recorder DVD 0201 DVD Player SAT 3001 Digital Satellite Receiver VCR 1003 Video Cassette Recorder CD 5001 CD Player RCVR 4001 Receiver/Amplifier

The Remote Commander memorizes the remote control signal in accordance with Sony A/V Components. Therefore, when another brand’s A/V Component is set, the function of a button may differ from its name. Refer to the following tables for each button function. (Change the functions corresponding to Label buttons and function Note after setting the Preset code, if necessary.)

Component Display title

TV TV DVD Player / Recorder DVD Cable Set Top Box CABLE Satellite Receiver SAT DVR (Digital Video Recorder) DVR Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) VCR CD Player CD Receiver/Amplifier RCVR DVD Home Theater DVD-HT Projector PRJCTR MD Deck MD Cassette Deck TAPE LD Player LD Lighting LIGHT

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Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU

Buttons

EXIT INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record) X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

WIDE SLEEP

Page 1/4

MAIN/SUB TWIN VIEW D/A FREEZE FAV

Page 2/4 Page 3/4 Page 4/4

OPTION AUDIO MODE

(Label buttons)

PIC MODE

Display

CC TV TUNER VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 PIP ON/OFF PIP SWAP PIP CH– PIP CH+ PIP MOVE PIP INPUT

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

DOT INPUT CHANNEL+, – RECALL VOLUME+, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT DISPLAY UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK

WIDE MODE SLEEP

MAIN/SUB TWIN VIEW DIGITAL/ANALOG FREEZE FAVORITE OPTION AUDIO MODE PICTURE MODE CLOSE CAPTION TV TUNER VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 PIP ON/OFF PIP SWAP PIP CHANNEL– PIP CHANNEL+ PIP MOVE PIP INPUT

Function

To turn the power on/off To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example,

press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) To enter the subchannel number To change the input mode Channel up/down on the TV To select the channel previously selected Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

previous volume level. To use the program guide To call up the menu To exit the menu To display the current channel on the TV To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu

To switch to WIDE mode To operate the SLEEP function on the TV (works only for a

TV with sleep function) To switch the sound of the duplex broadcast To turn on/off the Twin View mode To switch between analog and digital channels To pause the display To use the FAVORITE function To enter the OPTION setting mode To select the audio adjusting mode To select the picture adjusting mode To call up CLOSED CAPTION To return to the TV (to reset the external input) To select the input source: VIDEO1 To select the input source: VIDEO2 To select the input source: VIDEO3 To select the input source: VIDEO4 To select the input source: VIDEO5 To select the input source: VIDEO6 To turn on/off the “window” picture To swap the “window” picture To change the TV channel in the “window” picture

To move the location of the “window” picture To change the input of the “window” picture

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DVD Player/Recorder (DVD)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

SLOW– SLOW+

Page 1/4

TOP MENU SUB TITLE OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR AUDIO

Page 2/4 Page 3/4 Page 4/4

ANGLE REPEAT REPEAT A–B

(Label buttons)

ZOOM

Display

RANDOM SEARCH– SEARCH+ PLAY MODE REC MODE DISC CHANGE DECK CHANGE SETUP TOOLS

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

+10 INPUT CHANNEL+, –

VOLUME+, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU RETURN DISPLAY UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT REPLAY ADVANCE PAGE+, – SLOW– SLOW+ TOP MENU SUB TITLE OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT REPEAT A–B ZOOM RANDOM SEARCH– SEARCH+ PLAY MODE REC MODE DISC CHANGE DECK CHANGE SETUP TOOLS

Function

To turn the power on/off Number buttons: To set items selected on the display

To enter a setting or to set items selected from the display

ENTER: To select numbers 10 and above To change the input mode Channel up/down on the DVD

Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

previous volume level. To use the program guide To call up the menu To return to the previous display on the menu To display the current play status on the display To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To pause To stop To proceed to the previous location or track To proceed to the next location or track To briefly replay the scene / go to the previous frame To briefly fast-forward the scene / go to the next frame Page up/down Slow playback in the reverse direction Slow playback in the forward direction To display the Top Menu To switch the subtitle To open or close the tray To clear any selected characters from the display To change the sound To switch angle To go into the repeat mode To decide the distance between A and B To zoom the playback screen To play in random order To search in the reverse direction To search in the forward direction To change the playback mode To change the recording mode To change a disk To select a drive To call up the setting up menu To go into the TOOL mode

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

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Cable Set Top Box (CABLE)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

LIST

Page 1/2

LIVE TV A B

(Label buttons)

Display

FAV BACK

Page 2/2

FWD HOME VIEWER PPV OPTION

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

DOT INPUT CHANNEL+, – RECALL VOLUME+, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT INFO UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT REPLAY ADVANCE PAGE+, – LIST LIVE TV A B C FAVORITE BACK FWD HOME VIEWER PPV OPTION

Function

To turn the power on/off To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example,

press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) To enter the subchannel number To change the input mode Channel up/down on the CABLE To select the channel previously selected Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

previous volume level. To use the program guide To call up the menu To exit the menu To display program information To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To pause To stop To proceed to the previous location or track To proceed to the next location or track To briefly replay the scene/go to the previous frame To briefly fast-forward the scene/go to the next frame Page up/down To display the title of the recorded program To display Master Guide Button A Button B Button C To use the “FAVORITE” function To proceed to the previous display To proceed to the next display To return to the home display from any display To display a drop menu and toggle to change the user To call up the “PPV” menu To enter the OPTION setting mode

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Satellite Receiver (SAT)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

LIST

Page 1/2

LIVE TV RED GREEN

(Label buttons)

YELLOW

Display

BLUE BACK

Page 2/2

HOME INDEX FAV OPTION

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

DOT INPUT CHANNEL+, – RECALL VOLUME+, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT INFO UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP

REPLAY ADVANCE PAGE+, – LIST LIVE TV RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE BACK

HOME INDEX FAVORITE OPTION

Function

To turn the power on/off To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example,

press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) To enter the subchannel number To change the input mode Channel up/down on the SAT To select the channel previously selected Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

To briefly replay the scene/go to the previous frame To briefly fast-forward the scene/go to the next frame Page up/down To display the title of the recorded program To display the Master Guide Button RED Button GREEN Button YELLOW Button BLUE To proceed to the previous display

To return to the home display from any display To display “Station Index” To use the “FAVORITE” function To enter the OPTION setting mode

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DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

THUMBS–

Page 1/4

THUMBS+

A B C FAV LIST

Page 2/4 Page 3/4 Page 4/4

LIVE TV RED

(Label buttons)

GREEN

Display

YELLOW BLUE TOP MENU SUB TITLE OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT PLAY MODE REC MODE DECK CHANGE SETUP TOOLS

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

DOT INPUT CHANNEL+, – RECALL VOLUME+, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT INFO UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT REPLAY ADVANCE PAGE+, – THUMBS–

THUMBS+

A B C FAVORITE LIST LIVE TV RED GREEN YELLOW BLUE TOP MENU SUB TITLE OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT PLAY MODE REC MODE DECK CHANGE SETUP TOOLS

Function

To turn the power on/off To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example,

press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) To enter the subchannel number To change the input mode Channel up/down on the DVR To select the channel previously selected Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

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

recorded the desired program.) Button A Button B Button C To use the “FAVORITE” function To display the title of the recorded program To display the Master Guide Button RED Button GREEN Button YELLOW Button BLUE To display the Top Menu To switch the subtitle To open or close the tray To clear any selected characters from the display To change the sound To switch angle To go into the repeat mode To change the playback mode To change the recording mode To select a drive To call up the setting up menu To go into the TOOL mode

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Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU

Buttons

EXIT INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

PLAY × 2 H.R.REW

Page 1/3

SEARCH– SEARCH+ MAIN/SUB EJECT QUICK TIMER

(Label buttons)

Page 2/3 Page 3/3

Display

REC SPEED COUNTER

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

INPUT CHANNEL+, –

VOLUME+, – MUTING

MENU EXIT DISPLAY UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP APS– APS+

CUE SKIP

PLAY × 2 HIGH SPEED REW SEARCH– SEARCH+ MAIN/SUB EJECT QUICK TIMER

REC SPEED COUNTER

Function

To turn the power on/off To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example,

press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.)

To change the input mode Channel up/down on the VCR

Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

previous volume level.

To call up the menu To exit the menu To activate the on-screen display To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To pause To stop To search in the reverse direction To search in the forward direction

To skip over commercials

To play at double speed To rewind at high speed REVIEW locked picture search CUE locked picture search To switch the sound of the duplex broadcast To eject a cassette To select the recording time in 30 minutes steps and begin

recording To switch the tape speed To change the counter display

ANT-SW TV TUNER LINE1 LINE2 DV IN

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

ANT-SW TV TUNER LINE1 LINE2 DIGITAL VIDEO INPUT

To switch the antenna output To return to the TV (to reset the external input) To select the input source: LINE 1 To select the input source: LINE 2 To select the input source: DV

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CD Player (CD)

Button/Display

POWER

1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT

CH +, – RECALL

VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE

Buttons

EXIT

INFO V, v, B, b

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

DISC SKIP

Page 1/4

OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR

FADER SCROLL

Note

POWER

1-9, 0, ENTER

+10

VOLUME+, – MUTING

DISPLAY

REW

PLAY FF

PAUSE

STOP PREVIOUS

DISC SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR

FADER SCROLL

Function

To turn the power on/off

Number buttons: To select the track number ENTER: To enter a setting

To select numbers 10 and above

Volume up/down on the receiver To silence the sound on the receiver. Press again to return to the

previous volume level.

To switch the display of the CD player to turn on/off

To rewind

To play To fast-forward

To pause

To stop To proceed to the previous location or track

To proceed to the next location or track

To select the next disc

To open or close the tray To clear the setting

To toggle the fade-in/fade-out operation To scroll the message in the display

REPEAT

Page 2/4 Page 3/4 Page 4/4

SHFL PROG

CONT

(Label buttons)

PLAY MODE

Display

TRACK

DISK GROUP

DSP MODE

DSP OFF EDIT

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

REPEAT

SHUFFLE PROGRAM

CONTINUE PLAY MODE

TRACK

DISK GROUP

DSP MODE

DSP OFF EDIT

To select repeat play mode

To play in random order To use for program play

To select continuous play mode To change the playback mode

To decide the numeric key operation

To decide the numeric key operation To decide the numeric key operation

To toggle the mode of DSP added to the CD

To off the mode of DSP added to the CD To enter the setting mode of automatic program and time fade

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Receiver/Amplifier (RCVR)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

SHIFT

Page 1/3

BAND SURR MODE GENRE SELECT TEST TONE

(Label buttons)

CENTER–

Page 2/3 Page 3/3

Display

CENTER+ REAR– REAR+ WOOFER– WOOFER+ D.IN– D.IN+

5.1 INPUT

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

+10 INPUT TUNER+, –

VOLUME+, – MUTING

MENU EXIT

UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK

SHIFT BAND SURROUND MODE GENRE SELECT TEST TONE CENTER– CENTER+ REAR– REAR+ SUB WOOFER– SUB WOOFER+ DIGITAL INPUT– DIGITAL INPUT+

5.1 INPUT

Function

To turn the power on/off Number buttons: Keys to use the tuner directly

ENTER: To enter a setting To select numbers 10 and above To change the input mode To preset or tune the frequency higher/lower

Volume up/down on the receiver To silence the sound on the receiver. Press again to return to the

previous volume level.

To call up the menu To exit the menu

To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu

To shift band or preset select To select the tuner band To turn on/off the surrounnd mode To select a sound field mode To select a sound field genre 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 switch the digital input To switch the digital input To change the multi-channel of 5.1 ch and above

UTILITY + 1

(SHIFT FUNCTION)

UTILITY + 2 UTILITY + 3

Buttons

UTILITY + 4 UTILITY + 5 UTILITY + 6 UTILITY + 7 UTILITY + 8 UTILITY + 9 UTILITY + 0

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX TUNER CD TAPE MD TV PHONO DVD

To select the input source: VIDEO1 To select the input source: VIDEO2 To select the input source: AUX To select the input source: TUNER To select the input source: CD To select the input source: TAPE To select the input source: MD To select the input source: TV To select the input source: PHONO To select the input source: DVD

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DVD Home Theater (DVD-HT)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU

Buttons

EXIT INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record) X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

SLEEP

Page 1/3

SOUND FIELD TOP MENU SUB TITLE OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR

(Label buttons)

AUDIO

Page 2/3 Page 3/3

ANGLE

Display

REPEAT PLAY MODE DISC SKIP SETUP TUNER BAND STEREO MEMORY DIMMER

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

+10 INPUT TUNER+, –

VOLUME+, – MUTING

MENU RETURN DISPLAY UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK REW PLAY FF

PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT REPLAY ADVANCE

SLEEP SOUND FIELD TOP MENU SUB TITLE OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT PLAY MODE DISC SKIP SETUP TUNER BAND STEREO/MONO MEMORY DIMMER

Function

To turn the power on/off Number buttons: To set items selected on the display

ENTER: To enter a setting To select numbers 10 and above To change the input mode To preset or tune the frequency higher/lower

Volume up/down on the DVD Home Theater To silence the sound on the DVD Home Theater. Press again

to return to the previous volume level.

To call up the DVD menu To return to the previous display on the DVD menu To show the current play status on the display To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu To rewind To play To fast-forward

To pause To stop To proceed to the previous location or track To proceed to the next location or track To briefly replay the scene / go to the previous frame To briefly fast-forward the scene / go to the next frame

To set the sleep timer To turn on/off the sound field To display the Top Menu To switch the subtitle To open or close the tray To clear any selected characters from the display To change the sound To switch angle To go into the repeat mode To change the playback mode To change a disc To call up the setting up menu To select the output: tuner To select the tuner band To switch between stereo and monaural sound To preset radio stations To change the dimmer setting on the display

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Projector (PRJCTR)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record) X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

WIDE RESET

Page 1/4

KEY STONE AUTO SYNC VIDEO MUTE

FREEZE VIDEO1 VIDEO2

Page 2/4 Page 3/4 Page 4/4

VIDEO3

(Label buttons)

VIDEO4

Display

VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 VIDEO MEMORY MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 COLOR TEMP BRIGHT CONT GAMMA SHARP IRIS

Note

POWER

INPUT

VOLUME+, – MUTING

MENU EXIT DISPLAY UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT OK

WIDE MODE RESET KEY STONE AUTO SYNC VIDEO MUTE

FREEZE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VIDEO4 VIDEO5 VIDEO6 VIDEO7 VIDEO8 VIDEO MEMORY MEMORY1 MEMORY2 MEMORY3 COLOR TEMP BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST GANMA SHARPNESS IRIS

Function

To turn the power on/off

To change the input mode

Volume up/down on the PRJCTR To silence the sound on the PRJCTR. Press again to return to

the previous volume level.

To call up the menu To exit the menu To activate the on-screen display To move the cursor To enter a selection in the menu

To switch to WIDE mode To return the picture quality to the standard status To activate the Keystone To adjust the picture quality automatically To hide the input picture. Press again to open the previous

input picture. To pause the input picture To select the input source: VIDEO1 To select the input source: VIDEO2 To select the input source: VIDEO3 To select the input source: VIDEO4 To select the input source: VIDEO5 To select the input source: VIDEO6 To select the input source: VIDEO7 To select the input source: VIDEO8 To memorize the picture quality To select the picture quality: MEMORY1 To select the picture quality: MEMORY2 To select the picture quality: MEMORY3 To call up the color temperature setting To call up the brightness setting To call up the contrast setting To call up the ganma setting To call up the sharpness setting To call up the IRIS setting

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MD Deck (MD)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU

Buttons

EXIT INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

DISC SKIP

Page 1/3

OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR FADER SCROLL

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

+10

VOLUME+, – MUTING

DISPLAY

REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT

DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR FADER SCROLL

Function

To turn the power on/off Number buttons: To select the track number

ENTER: To enter a setting To select numbers 10 and above

Volume up/down on the receiver To silence the sound on the receiver. Press again to return to

the previous volume level.

To show the current play status on the display

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

To select the next disc To open or close the tray To clear the setting To toggle the fade-in/fade-out operation To scroll the message in the display

(Label buttons)

REPEAT

Page 2/3 Page 3/3

SHFL

Display

PROG CONT PLAY MODE REC MODE CD-SYNCRO DECK A DECK B

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

REPEAT SHUFFLE PROGRAM CONTINUE PLAY MODE REC MODE CD-SYNCRO DECK A DECK B

To select repeat play mode To play in random order To use for program play To select continuous play mode To change the playback mode To toggle the recording mode To start synchronizing with the CD To select a deck of the dual MD deck: A To select a deck of the dual MD deck: B

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Cassette Deck (TAPE)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record)* X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

REV REC MUTE

Page 1/2

REC FWD REC REV

(Label buttons)

REC LEVEL–

Display

REC LEVEL+ DECK A/B FADER

Page 2/2

PROG DOLB NR MEMORY

RESET

*To avoid mis-operation, the Remote Commander will only transmit z (record) button signals if the button is pressed

and held for over 2 seconds.

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

VOLUME+, – MUTING

DISPLAY

REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT

REVERSE REC MUTE REC FWD REC REVERSE REC LEVEL– REC LEVEL+ DECK A/B FADER PROGRAM DOLB NR MEMORY

RESET

Function

To turn the power on/off Number buttons: To select the track number

ENTER: To enter a setting

Volume up/down on the receiver To silence the sound on the receiver. Press again to return to

the previous volume level.

To show the current play status on the display

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

To reverse Record muting To record in the forward direction To record in the reverse direction To lower the recording level To raise the recording level To select a tape deck: Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only) To stop after fading out and fade in after starting To go into the program mode by first pressing, and start To toggle the Dolby Noise Reduction To switch the position memory operation according to the tape

counter being on/off To reset the tape counter

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LD Player (LD)

Button/Display

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

• (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING

GUIDE MENU EXIT

Buttons

INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record) X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

×2/×3

Page 1/2

OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR

(Label buttons)

Display

PROG

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ANT-SW SIDE A SIDE B

Note

POWER 1-9, 0, ENTER

+10

VOLUME+, – MUTING

DISPLAY

REW PLAY FF

PAUSE STOP PREVIOUS NEXT

×2/×3 OPEN/CLOSE CLEAR

PROGRAM ANT-SW SIDE A SIDE B

Function

To turn the power on/off Number buttons: To set items selected on the display

To enter a setting or to set items selected from the display

ENTER: To select numbers 10 and above

Volume up/down on the TV To silence the sound on the TV. Press again to return to the

previous volume level.

To display the current play status on the display

To rewind To play To fast-forward

To pause To stop To proceed to the previous location or track To proceed to the next location or track

To enter double or triple speed mode To open or close the tray To clear any selected characters from the display

To enter the program mode To switch between the TV and the VIDEO To select disc side A, when the side is selectable To select disc side B, when the side is selectable

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Lighting (LIGHT)

Button/Display

POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER

• (Dot)

Buttons

INPUT CH + CH – RECALL VOL +, – MUTING GUIDE MENU EXIT INFO V, v, B, b OK

m H M z (Record) X x . >

•

• PAGE +, –

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(Label buttons)

Page 2/3

Display

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ALL ON ALL OFF SCENE13 SCENE14 SCENE15 SCENE16 ON OFF 21 22 23 24 TOGGLE

Brand Lutron Grafik Eye

OFF SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 SCENE9 SCENE11 SCENE12 SCENE10

RAISE LOWER

SCENE13 SCENE14 SCENE15 SCENE16

TOGGLE

RadioRA

ALL OFF SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 SCENE9 SCENE11 SCENE12 SCENE10

RAISE LOWER

ALL ON ALL OFF SCENE13 SCENE14 SCENE15

Sapcer System

OFF SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 FULL ON

RAISE LOWER

FULL ON

OFF

HomeWorks Interactive

MACRO1 MACRO2 MACRO3 MACRO4 MACRO5 MACRO6 MACRO7 MACRO8 MACRO9 MACRO11 MACRO12 MACRO10

SCENE13 SCENE14 SCENE15 SCENE16

23 24

Sivoia Shades

SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 OPEN CLOSE

RAISE LOWER

X10

OFF SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE6 SCENE7 SCENE8 SCENE9 SCENE11 SCENE12 SCENE10

RAISE LOWER

ALL ON ALL OFF SCENE13 SCENE14 SCENE15 SCENE16 ON OFF

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Sony RM-AX5000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Features

Getting Started

Contents

Charging the battery

Recharging the battery using the Battery Charging Stand

To detach the Rear Cover

How to set up the Remote Commander

About the Macro Setup

Setting up the Remote Commander by On-PC Setup

Installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”

Starting up the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”

Using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” – Help

Operating

Operating the Remote Commander

Selecting a desired Component

To display “Note” assigned to each button

Other useful functions

To operate the Remote Commander in the dark

Locking the controls – Hold function

To turn off all Components at one time – ALL OFF function

Setting the ALL OFF Timer

To quickly switch the Timer on or off

To synchronize with the status of a Component – STATUS SYNC function

Hardware Settings

Setting the display

Setting the button illumination

Setting the beep

Setting the clock

To adjust the clock and day

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

To change the clock style

Setting by On-Remote Setup

Setting the Preset codes

Changing the preset Component

Presetting A/V Components by the AUTO SEARCH function

Deleting a Component

Additional Information

Precautions

Maintenance

Specifications

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions