Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
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RM-PP402
© 1999 by Sony Corporation
Precautions About This Manuai
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-PP402.
Check your model number by looking at the lower right
comer of the front side.
Conventions
The following icon is used in this manual:
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 B on the
receiver.
9 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.
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 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
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
H] 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 Sony audio/
video components at the same time.
[3] AV 1/6 switch
Press to turn the audio and video components on or
off.
5] Function buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the component you
want to use. When you press a button, the receiver
turns on.
To select
VCR VIDEOl (VCR mode 3), VIDE02
DVD
TV
Tape deck TAPE
MD deck MD
CD player
Built-in tuner
Turntable PHONO
the component connected
to the 5.1CH INPUT jacks
on the receiver
a) Sony VCRs become operable when you press the VIDEOl, 2, or
3 button. These buttons correspond to VHS, Beta, and 8mm,
respectively.
Press
(VCR mode 1), or VIDE03 (VCR
mode ^
DVD
TV
CD
TUNER
5.1CH
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.
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.
I 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.
I MUTING button
Press to mute the sound. The MUTING indicator 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.
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To select an LD player or satellite tuner (etc.) press the
button for the function to which you connected the
component.
See the table on page 10 for information on the buttons
you can use to control each component.
Parts Description
[3 BASS BOOST button
Press to increase the bass of the front speakers. The
BASS BOOST indicator on the receiver lights up when
the function is turned on.
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[8] CURSOR MODE button
Press repeatedly to select a cursor mode, SURROUND,
BASS/TREBLE (EQ), etc. The indicator for the
selected cursor mode lights up on the receiver.
[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.
H TEST TONE button
Press to output a test tone.
0 LEVEL CENTER +/- buttons
Press to adjust the volume level of the center speaker.
01 LEVEL REAR +/- buttons
Press to adjust the volume level of the rear speakers.
01 SHIFT >10-/- button
If you have selected tuner:
Press repeatedly to select a memory page for
presetting radio stations or tuning to preset stations.
If you selected VCR, TV, LD player, tape deck, MD
deck, or CD player:
Press before inputting a channel or track number of
eleven or higher.