Sony RM-PP404 Operating Manual

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RM-PP404

 2000 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-PP404. 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

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 receiver.

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z 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

Operating Other Components 12

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

Parts Description

Remote Operations

This chapter provides information on the location of buttons and how to use them to perform basic operations. However, some functions explained in this section may not work depending on the model of the receiver. For the functions of the receiver you purchased, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with the receiver.

SLEEP

SYSTEM STANDBY

5 8

SHIFT

10 - / - -

–++ MUTING

VOL

SUB CH

–

D.SKIP

DISC

VIDEO2VIDEO1

AUX

TV/SAT

PHONOTUNER

SOUND FIELD

A.F.D.

2CH

ANALOG

DIRECT

MODE

BASS

CIMEMA

BOOST

STUDIO

?/1

3 6 9

ENTER

D.TUNING

XNn

Mm>.

ANT

TV/VTR

RETURN

VIDEO3

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TV CONTROL

5.1CH

MUTING IR SET

MASTER VOLUME CH/PRESET

++ ––

3 2

4 5

1 SLEEP button

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

2 AV ?/1 switch

Press to turn the selected audio and video components under the function button, on or off. If you press the ?/1 switch (3) at the same time, it will turn off the main component and other Sony audio/video components (SYSTEM STANDBY).

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 “Operating Other Components” on page 12.

Note

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.

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

Note

The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the function buttons (4). Depending on the component, the above operation may not be be possible or may operate differently than described.

3 ?/1 switch

Press to turn the receiver 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 turns on. The components are factory assigned to the buttons as follows. When you want to assign other components, program the remote following the steps on page 12.

Button(s)

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3

DVD/LD TV/SAT AUX MD/TAPE CD TUNER PHONO

5.1 CH TV CONTROL

* The setting cannot be changed.

Assigned component(s)

VCR(VTR mode 3) VCR(VTR mode 1) VCR(VTR mode 2)

DVD player TV tuner — MD deck CD player Built-in tuner* Turntable* DVD player TV tuner

5 TV CONTROL button

If you are using a TV, you can use this remote to operate the TV without turning on the receiver. When you are using a Sony TV, pressing this button turns on the TV and switches to TV input.

6 MASTER VOLUME +/– buttons

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

7 MUTING button

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

8 SOUND FIELD buttons

A.F.D. button

Press to set the receiver to automatically select the appropriate sound field for the input signal. This button can be used only with receivers that have digital inputs.

2CH button

Press to turn the sound field off and listen to 2 channel stereo sound. Multi channnel source is also downmixed to a 2 channel stereo sound.

MODE button

Press to select sound fields.

ANALOG DIRECT button

Press to listen to an analog source without digital processing by the equalizer, sound field, etc.

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

CINEMA STUDIO button

Press to select CINEMA STUDIO in the sound field menu.

9 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.

Parts Description

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

TV/VIDEO

POSITION

DVD

SAT

GUIDE

EXECUTE

ENTER

EXIT/RETURN

WIDE

SWAPP IN P

JUMP

VCR MENU

CURSOR

MODE

DVD TITLE

TEST

EQ/TONE

TONE

LEVEL

CENTER

REAR

–

Lift up the top cover.

?/1

SLEEP

?/1

SYSTEM STANDBY

qa qs

0 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.

qa EQ/TONE 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.

qs TEST TONE button

Press to output a test tone.

qd LEVEL CENTER +/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume level of the center speaker.

qf LEVEL REAR +/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume level of the rear speakers.

qg TV buttons

2 5

4 7

SHIFT

10 - / - -

–++ MUTING

VOL

SUB CH

–

DISC

D.SKIP

VIDEO1

TV/SAT

AUX

TUNER

PHONO

SOUND FIELD

2CH

A.F.D.

ANALOG

DIRECT

MODE

BASS

CINEMA

BOOST

STUDIO

3 6 9

ENTER

D.TUNING

xXNn

Mm>.

ANT

TV/VTR

RETURN

VIDEO3VIDEO2

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TV CONTROL

5.1CH

MUTING IR SET

MASTER VOLUME CH/PRESET

++ ––

TV/VIDEO button

Press to change the input mode of the TV.

WIDE button

Press to switch the TV to the wide mode.

P IN P button

Press to activate the picture-in-picture function

SWAP button

Press to swap the small and large pictures*.

POSITION button

Press to change the position of the small picture*.

JUMP button

Press to toggle between the previous and the current channels.

Only with Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function.

Some of these buttons do not operate after a particular button is pressed. See the table below to find out which buttons operate after which button is pressed.

The button pressed first

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

w; wa

TV/VIDEO

POSITION

DVD

SAT

GUIDE

SWAPP IN P

EXECUTE

ENTER

EXIT/RETURN

WIDE

JUMP

CURSOR

EQ/TONE

REAR

–

VCR

MODE

DVD TITLE

LEVEL

TEST

TONE

CENTER

–

qh qj

Lift up the top cover.

qh VCR MENU button

Press to display the VCR menu on the TV screen. Then use the cursor buttons on the remote to perform the menu operations (see “qj Cursor buttons (V/v/ B/b), EXECUTE/ENTER button, and EXIT/RETURN button” on this page).

Note

After you press the VCR MENU button, the remote is set to control the VCR that corresponds to the last selected VCR.

qj Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b), EXECUTE/ENTER button,

and EXIT/RETURN button

After pressing the CURSOR MODE button or SET UP button on the receiver, use the cursor buttons to make specific settings (see page 6).

Operable buttons

Cursor buttons

EXECUTE/ ENTER

EXIT/ RETURN

CURSOR MODE

SAT MENU SAT GUIDE

VCR MENU

qk DVD TITLE button

Press to display the DVD title menu. Then use the cursor buttons on the remote to perform the menu operations (see “qj Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b), EXECUTE/ENTER button, and EXIT/RETURN button” on this page.

ql DVD MENU button

Press to display the DVD menu. Then use the cursor buttons on the remote to perform the menu operations (see “qj Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b), EXECUTE/ ENTER button, and EXIT/RETURN button” on this page).

w; SAT MENU button

Press to display the SAT menu. Then use the cursor buttons on the remote to perform the menu operations (see “qj Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b), EXECUTE/ ENTER button, and EXIT/RETURN button” on this page).

DVD MENU DVD TITLE

After pressing the VCR MENU, DVD MENU, DVD TITLE, SAT MENU, or SAT GUIDE button, use these buttons to perform the following operations:

Cursor buttons: To select a menu item EXECUTE/ENTER button: To enter the selection EXIT/RETURN button: To return to the previous

menu or exit the menu

wa SAT GUIDE button

Press to display the SAT guide. Then use the cursor buttons on the remote to perform the menu operations (see “qj Cursor buttons (V/v/B/b), EXECUTE/ ENTER button, and EXIT/RETURN button” on this page).

Parts Description

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

?/1

SLEEP

1 4 7

SHIFT

10 - / - -

VOL

SUB CH

D.SKIP

VIDEO2VIDEO1

AUX

PHONOTUNER

2CH

ANALOG

DIRECT

BASS

BOOST

?/1

ENTER

D.TUNING

XNn

Mm>.

ANT

TV/VTR

RETURN

VIDEO3

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TV CONTROL

5.1CH

MUTING IR SET

MASTER VOLUME CH/PRESET

––

SYSTEM STANDBY

–++ MUTING

–

DISC

TV/SAT

SOUND FIELD A.F.D.

MODE

CINEMA STUDIO

ws 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.

wd Numeric buttons (1 to 0)*

Inputs the corresponding numeric value. When inputting a channel, disc, or track number, 0 selects 10.

wf ENTER D.TUNING button*

If you have selected tuner:

Press to enter direct tuning mode.

If you have selected VCR, DVD player, LD player, TV, satellite tuner, tape deck, MD deck, or CD player:

After selecting a channel, disc, or track using the numeric buttons, press to enter the value.

* The function of these buttons switch automatically each time

you press the function buttons (4). The above explanation is intended to serve as an example only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above operation may not be be possible or may operate differently than described.

wg Operation buttons*

The following table describes the component operated by each button and the function of the buttons. See the table on page 10 for information on the buttons that you can use to control each component.

Button(s)

VOL –

VOL +

MUTING

./>

SUB CH +/–

m/M

z z + N

(if pressed together)

DISC D.SKIP

Function

Starts play on the reverse side of the cassette. Lowers the volume. Starts play. (Starts play on the front side of the

cassette.) Raises the volume. Pauses play or recording or starts recording

when the component is in recording standby. Mutes the sound. Stops play. Skips tracks. Changes the sub channel selection higher and

lower. Fast forwards or rewinds. Searches tracks in the forward or backward

direction. Sets the deck in recording standby. Starts recording. You can press n for the tape

deck instead of N.

Selects a disc (with a multi-disc changer only). Skips a disc (with a multi-disc changer only).

wh CH/PRESET +/– buttons*

Press repeatedly to select a preset station or channel.

wj ANT TV/VTR/RETURN button*

Press repeatedly to select the signal to be output from the antenna terminal of the VCR (TV signal or video signal). With a DVD player, press to go back to previous on-screen menus or to resume playback.

wk Program indicator*

Lights up whenever any button on the remote is pressed. Also lights up during programming (see page 13).

wl IR SET button

Use this button to program the remote with the signals to control non-Sony components (see page 13).

* The function of these buttons switch automatically each time

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

Parts Description

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

Table of buttons that you can use to control each component

Component

MD deckDAT deckCD

player

Button(s)

AV ?/1 z z z z z z z z z Numeric buttons zz z z z zz z zz SHIFT >10 -/-- zzzzzz z ENTER D.TUNING zz z z z z z z z

nz VOL – z

N zzzzz z zz VOL + z

X zzzzz z zz MUTING z

x zzzzz z zz ./> z z z z** zz zz SUB CH +/– z m/M zzzzz z zz

DISC z* D.SKIP z* z* ANT TV/VTR z RETURN zzz

zzzz z + Nzzz z + nz

Tape

deck (A

and B)

player

TVVCRLD

Satellite

tuner/

Cable box

Video

player

DVD

player

With a multi-disc changer only.

B deck only

Advanced Remote Operations

This chapter describes how to change the factory setting of a function button and how to set the remote to control non-Sony components.

Program

indicator

SLEEP

SYSTEM STANDBY

4 7

SHIFT

10 - / - -

–++ MUTING

VOL

SUB CH

–

DISC

D.SKIP

VIDEO2VIDEO1

TV/SAT

AUX

TUNER

PHONO

SOUND FIELD

2CH

A.F.D.

ANALOG

DIRECT

MODE

BASS

CIMEMA

BOOST

STUDIO

?/1

3 6 9

ENTER

D.TUNING

xXNn

Mm>.

ANT

TV/VTR

RETURN

VIDEO3

DVD/LD

MD/TAPE

TV CONTROL

5.1CH

MUTING IR SET

MASTER VOLUME CH/PRESET

––

?/1

AV ?/1

Numeric buttons

ENTER D.TUNING

Function buttons

IR SET

MASTER VOLUME –

Advanced Remote Operations

Brief descriptions of buttons used for advanced remote operations

Program indicator: Lights up during programming operations.

?/1, AV ?/1, MASTER VOLUME – : Press these buttons at the same time to reset all the function buttons to the

Advanced Remote Operations

factory settings and to clear the programmed signals set for operation of non-Sony components.

Numeric buttons: Use when changing the factory settings of the function buttons or specifying the maker of the component that you want to control using the remote.

ENTER D.TUNING: Use when changing the factory settings of the function buttons or setting the remote to operate non-Sony components.

Function buttons: Come with factory settings that can be changed to suit the components you have.

IR SET: Press to set the remote to operate non-Sony components.

Operating Other Components

You can program the remote to control other components or non-Sony components by changing the code. Once the control signals have been memorized, you can use those components as part of your system. Furthermore, you can also program this remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can control the components that accept infrared wireless control signals only.

Notes

• The settings of PHONO and TUNER cannot be changed.

• When you assign a component to the TV CONTROL button, you can operate the programmed component without changing the function of the receiver.

1 Press IR SET.

The program indicator lights up.

2 Press the function button for the component you

want to control.

For example, if you are going to control a CD player, press CD.

3 Press the numeric buttons to enter the numeric

code (or one of the codes if more than one code exist) corresponding to the component and the make of the component you want to control.

See the tables on pages 14 and 15 for information on the numeric code(s) corresponding to the component and the maker of the component (the first digit and the last two digits of the numeric code(s) correspond to the category and the maker’s code respectively).

4 Press ENTER D.TUNING.

When the program indicator flashes twice, the component(s) can then be controlled using this remote.

5 Repeat Steps 1 to 4 to control other components.

z If programming is unsuccessful, check the following:

• If the program indicator does not light up in Step 1, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If you do not do Step 2 within twenty seconds after pressing the IR SET button in Step 1, the remote automatically exits programming mode. Start again from Step 1.

Notes

• To redo a setting during programming, press IR SET to return to step 2.

• After Step 1, only the first function button that is pressed will register. If you press more than one function button, it will not register.

• In step 3, only the first three numbers entered are valid.

• If you enter an unidentified preset number, the program indicator goes off without flashing after pressing ENTER D.TUNING in step 4, then the remote exits programming mode. The previously programmed settings are memorized.

Clearing all programmed signals

To clear all the programmed signals, do the following procedure. The remote is reset to its factory-setting.

First press down MASTER VOLUME –, then AV ?/1, and then ?/1 until the program indicator flashes three times, then goes off.

The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component

Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control nonSony conponents and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the model and year of the component, more than one numeric code may be assigned to a component. If you fail to program your remote using one of the codes, try using other codes.

Notes

• The numeric codes are based on the latest information available for each brand. There is a chance, however, that your component will not respond to some or all of the codes.

• All of the functions on this remote may not be available when used with your particular component.

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating Other Components

To control a CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 101, 102

Advanced Remote Operations

DENON 103, 104 JVC 105, 106, 107 KENWOOD 108, 109, 110 MAGNAVOX 111, 116 MARANTZ 116 ONKYO 112, 113, 114 PANASONIC 115 PHILIPS 116 PIONEER 117 TECHNICS 115, 118, 119 YAMAHA 120, 121, 122

To control a DAT deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 203 PIONEER 219

To control a tape deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 201, 202 DENON 204, 205 KENWOOD 206, 207, 208, 209 NAKAMICHI 210 PANASONIC 216 PHILIPS 211, 212 PIONEER 213, 214 TECHNICS 215, 216 YAMAHA 217, 218

To control an LD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 601, 602, 603, 604 PIONEER 606

To control a video CD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 605

To control an MD deck

Maker Code(s)

SONY 301 DENON 302 JVC 303 KENWOOD 304

To control a VCR

Maker Code(s)

SONY 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 AIWA 710, 750, 757, 758 AKAI 707, 708, 709, 759 BLAUPUNKT 740 EMERSON 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716, 750 FISHER 717, 718, 719, 720 GENERAL ELECTRIC 721, 722, 730 GOLDSTAR 723, 753 GRUNDIG 724 HITACHI 722, 725, 729, 741 ITT/NOKIA 717 JVC 726, 727, 728, 736 MAGNAVOX 730, 731, 738 MITSUBISHI/MGA 732, 733, 734, 735 NEC 736 PANASONIC 729, 730, 737, 738, 739, 740 PHILIPS 729, 730, 731 PIONEER 729 RCA/PROSCAN 722, 729, 730, 731, 741, 747 SAMSUNG 742, 743, 744, 745 SANYO 717, 720, 746 SHARP 748, 749 TELEFUNKEN 751, 752 TOSHIBA 747, 755, 756 ZENITH 754

To control a DVD player

Maker Code(s)

SONY 401 PANASONIC 402, 406 PIONEER 403 TOSHIBA 404 DENON 405

To control a TV

Maker Code(s)

SONY 501 DAEWOO 502, 504, 505, 506, 507, 515 FISHER 508 GOLDSTAR 502, 503, 511, 512, 515, 534 GRUNDIG 517, 534 HITACHI 502, 513, 514, 515 ITT/NOKIA 521, 522 JVC 516 MAGNAVOX 502, 503, 518 MITSUBISHI/MGA 502, 503, 519 NEC 502, 503, 520 PANASONIC 509, 524 PHILIPS 515, 518 PIONEER 509, 525, 526, 540 RCA/PROSCAN 502, 510, 527, 528, 529 SAMSUNG 502, 503, 515, 531, 532, 533, 534 SANYO 508 SHARP 535 TELEFUNKEN 523, 536, 537, 538 THOMSON 530, 537, 539 TOSHIBA 535, 540, 541 ZENITH 542, 543

To control a satellite tuner or cable box

Maker Code(s)

SONY 801, 802 JERROLD/G.I. 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814 PANASONIC 803 RCA 804, 805 S. ATLANTA 815, 816, 817

Advanced Remote Operations

Additional

Troubleshooting

Information

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The remote does not function.

, Point the remote at the remote sensor

receiver.

, Remove any obstacles in the path between the

remote and the receiver.

, Replace both batteries in the remote with new

ones, if they are weak.

, Make sure you select the correct function on the

remote.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Parts Description

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating Other Components

Troubleshooting