Sony RM-PP401 User Manual

Remote Commander

3-864-230-11(1)

Operating Instructions

RM-PP401

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Precautions

About This Manual

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The instructions in this manual are for model RM-PP401. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front side.

Conventions

The following icon is used in this manual:

z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Before You Use Your Remote

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Check that you received the following item with the remote: R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

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When to replace batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.

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Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations 4

Parts Description 4

Advanced Remote Operations 11

Changing the Factory Setting of a Function

Button 12

Operating Non-Sony Components 13

Additional Information 16

Troubleshooting 16 Specifications 17

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

This chapter provides information on the location of buttons and how to use them to perform basic operations.

Parts Description

SLEEP

1/u

DISC

ON/OFF

BASS

BOOST

MUTING

1 4 7

SHIFT

10 - / - -

D.SKIP

VIDEO2VIDEO1

TAPETV

PHONOTUNER

SOUND FIELD

GENRE

2 5 8

ENTER

D.TUNING

P(9

ANT

TV/VTR

VIDEO3

5.1 IN

MODE IR SET

MASTER VOLUME

++ ––

SYSTEM STANDBY

3 6 9

)

DVD

TV CONTROL

CH/PRESET

2 3

1 SLEEP button

Press repeatedly to activate the sleep function and the duration which the receiver turns off automatically.

2 SYSTEM STANDBY switch

Press to turn off the receiver and other audio/video components at the same time.

3 AV 1/u switch

Press to turn the audio and video components on or off.

4 Function buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press a button, the receiver and the selected component turn on. If the component does not turn on, press the power switch on the component.

To select Press

VCR VIDEO1 (VCR mode 3), VIDEO2

DVD player TV, DBS tuner, or LD

player

(VCR mode 1) , or VIDEO3 (VCR

mode 2) DVD TV

Notes

• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control on the receiver to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers.

• After you have selected VCR or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.

5 MASTER VOLUME +/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time.

If you have pressed the TV CONTROL button:

Press to adjust the volume level of the TV speakers.

6 MUTING button

Press to mute the sound. The indicator to the left of the MUTING button on the receiver lights up when the sound is muted.

If you have pressed the TV CONTROL button:

Press to mute the sound from the TV.

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

Tape deck TAPE MD deck MD CD player CD Built-in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO the component connected

to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks on the receiver

a) Sony VCRs become operable when you press the VIDEO1, 2, or

3 button. These buttons correspond to VHS, Beta, and 8mm, respectively.

b) TV or DBS tuner (Direct Broadcasting Satellite): USA,

Canadian, and Australian models only TV or LD player: Models for all countries except the USA, Canada, and Australia

5.1 IN

See the table on page 10 for information on the buttons you can use to control each component.

Note that the function buttons are factory-set as described in the table above. If you want to change the factory setting of the buttons to match your particular components, do the procedure “Changing the Factory Settings of a Function Button” on page 12.

Parts Description

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

!™

GUIDE

TV/VIDEO

POSITION

DVD MENU

DBS

EFFECT/

DELAY

SWAPP IN P

JUMP

EXECUTE

ENTER

EXIT/RETURN

EQ/TONE ON/OFF

REAR

–

VCR

CURSOR

MODE

DVD TITLE

TEST

TONE

LEVEL

CENTER

–

Lift up the top cover.

SYSTEM STANDBY

SLEEP

1/u

!£

!ª !•

DISC

ON/OFF

BASS

BOOST

MUTING

SHIFT

10 - / - -

D.SKIP

VIDEO2VIDEO1

TAPETV

PHONOTUNER

SOUND FIELD

GENRE

ENTER

D.TUNING

ANT

TV/VTR

VIDEO3

TV CONTROL

5.1 IN

MODE IR SET

MASTER VOLUME

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DVD

CH/PRESET

97 0

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!¢

!∞

!§

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7 EFFECT/DELAY button

Press the button repeatedly to adjust the amount of effect or delay time

“DELAY” appears on the display window on the receiver only

when the PRO LOGIC sound field is selected; “EFFECT” appears when a sound field except PRO LOGIC is selected.

Note

The EFFECT/DELAY button does not operate on receivers that have the CURSOR MODE button.

8 CURSOR MODE button

Press this button repeatedly to select any of the following three cursor modes. The indicator for the selected cursor mode lights up to the left of the display window on the receiver. The indicator turns off when you press the SET UP button on the receiver.

When the cursor mode is You can

SURROUND Change the delay time and the

BASS/TREBLE or EQ Adjust the tone (bass/treble) of

INDEX Enter an index name for a preset

effect level

the front speakers. Press the EQ/ TONE ON/OFF button to activate the tone effect.

station or program source

Note

The CURSOR MODE button does not operate on receivers that have no cursor buttons.

9 EQ/TONE ON/OFF button

Press to turn the tone effect on or off. The TONE indicator on the receiver lights up while the tone effect is turned on. Note that if you have adjusted the tone using the CURSOR MODE button and cursor buttons, the adjusted tone will be produced whenever you turn on the tone effect.

0 TEST TONE button

After selecting the PRO LOGIC sound field, press to output a test tone.

!¡ LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume level of the center speaker.

!™ LEVEL REAR +/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume level of the rear speakers.

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