Sony RM-TP1 User Manual

Interactive Remote Commander

4-239-564-12(1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

GB FR

RM-TP1

WARNING

For customers in Europe

To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

For customers in the Unites States

WARNING

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

control amplifier.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the control amplifier is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-488-7669. The Number below is for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade name: SONY Model No.: RM-TP1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell,

NJ. 07649 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972 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.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

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

Preparations

Compatible components and functions .....

Preparing the commander......................5

Screen hierarchy .................................... 7

Location of Parts and Controls

Front panel.............................................8

Rear panel..............................................9

Basic Operations

Registering the components ................10

Operating the components...................11

Operations for Sony Amplifiers/Receivers

Operating the amplifier/receiver ......... 18

2 Way Remote Operations

Operating the amplifier/receiver ......... 20

Operating the tuner .............................. 21

Operating the CD player or MD deck ....

Advanced Operations

Performing several commands in

sequence automatically

(Macro Play).................................. 22

Learning the commands of other remote

commanders ..................................25

Switching the function on the amplifier/

receiver automatically

(AMP LINK) ................................. 28

Changing the name of the remote

(component) ..................................28

Adjusting the commander’s operating

environment .................................. 29

Additional Information

Safety regulations ................................ 31

Precautions .......................................... 33

Troubleshooting................................... 34

Specifications ......................................35

Maker compatibility list ......................36

Features

The RM-TP1 Interactive Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves you the trouble of operating different AV components with different remote control devices. Its main features are as follows:

Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander

This Commander is preset to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it right out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV components. This Commander also incorporates a variety of operations especially for Sony amplifiers/receivers (page 18).

2 way remote operations

This Commander is of a 2 way remote system. You can operate Sony 2 way components (with Control A1/A1

Preset remote control signals for non-Sony components

This Commander also contains presets for most other major component manufacturers. You can remote control your components by registering them (page 10).

Macro Play Function for one-touch operation of several commands

You can program the Commander to execute a series of operations (up to 24 steps) from a single key (page 22). You can program up to 16 Macro Plays.

Learning Function for programming additional remote control signals

This Commander has a Learning Function, to learn the signals from other remotes and operate non-preset components or functions (page 25). The Learning Function can be used with preset operation keys and USER RESERVE KEYS.

Easy-to-operate touch sensitive LCD and the jog dial

This Commander has a touch sensitive LCD that displays operation keys according to the selected component. You can operate components by touching the displayed keys or turning the jog dial. The display backlight allows operation even in the dark.

Name Editing Function for remote (component) names and MACRO names

You can edit the remotes (components) names and the Macro Play names (pages 23 and 28). This function is useful for distinguishing each component or Macro Play.

Frequently used amplifier/receiver and TV control buttons are on the front panel

The frequently used amplifier/receiver and TV control buttons are located on the front panel, so that you can easily operate the amplifier/receiver and TV while operating other AV components.

control system) with this Commander (page 19).

Preparations

This chapter describes how to prepare the remote commander for operation. Be sure to read this section before operating.

Compatible components and functions

This unit is a remote control system that utilizes infrared rays to control amplifiers/ receivers and AV components.

Compatible Components

This unit can be used to operate Sony AV components as well as AV components made by other manufacturers. Setup is necessary in order to operate components made by other manufacturers (page 10).

Note

Depending on the component, control may not be possible using this unit.

Functions

This commander operates under the 1 way and the 2 way remote system. As a 2 way remote commander, you can operate the Sony components compatible with the 2 way remote system. Under the 2 way remote system, not only does it transmit infrared rays for operation of the amplifier/receiver, it also receives infrared rays emitted by the amplifier/receiver to display characters and other information from components connected to the amplifier/ receiver with a CONTROL A1/A1 commander can also exchange data directly with 2 way CD players (page 19).

In addition, this commander is equipped with 2 remote code transmitter/receiver sections in order to provide a greater operating range.

cord. This

Preparing the commander

Charging the battery

Before you use the commander, charge the battery. The exclusive rechargeable battery is built-in.

1 Connect the AC adapter to the battery

charger.

2 Place the commander on the battery

charger.

The indicator lights in red while charging. Charging is finished when the lights turns to green. It takes about 6 hours to fully charge the battery.

Charger terminals

Charge switch

Battery charger

Notes

• The contrast and the touch panel is adjusted correctly when shipped. If the LCD shifts from the normal operating position, or the LCD is too bright or dark to see, use RM SETUP screen to adjust them (page 29).

• The LCD turns on when touched. The LCD also turns on when the BACK LIGHT button is pressed.

• ?/1/SYSTEM STANDBY, MASTER VOL +/–, MUTING, SLEEP, TV INPUT, TV CH +/–, and TV VOL +/– buttons can be used even when the LCD is not lit.

• Pressing the BACK LIGHT button turns the backlight on or off. Holding it down for about 2 seconds turns the LCD off.

• If the commander is not used for 60 seconds, the LCD turns off automatically (Auto Off function). The Auto Off function can be changed between 10 and 90 seconds under “Setting the LCD turn off time” in the RM SETUP screen (page 30).

Preparations

Indicator

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Preparing the commander (continued)

When to recharge the battery

When the battery become weak, E appears. Recharge the battery.

Tip

Under normal conditions, the battery should last approximately 5 days per charge*. However, depending on how the commander is used and the initial voltage of the battery, the actual period of use per charge may be shorter or longer than that mentioned above. *

This value is based on 60 key operations a day with the backlight on. If the backlight is turned off, the battery should last much longer. In order to extend the life of the battery, it is recommended to keep the backlight off when operating the commander in a well lit area.

Caution

If E appears, recharge the battery as soon as possible. If you leave the commander uncharged for more than 2 months, the adjusted settings may be cleared.

Notes

• When E appears, the backlight turns off automatically.

• If the operatione period after recharging becomes extremely short, the battery should be replaced. On replacing the battery, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Using the touch pen

The commander’s panel is touch sensitive and can be operated simply by touching it.

Remove the touch pen.

When returning the touch pen, always slide it in tip first.

Touch pen holder

Remove by sliding out.

Caution

Use only the touch pen provided with this unit or the soft tip of your finger to operate the touch panel. Using a commercially available writing utensil may damage the panel and make correct operation impossible. If the tip of the touch pen is damaged, or the touch pen is lost, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

RECYCLING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES (For customers in the United States and Canada)

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.

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.

Screen hierarchy

The following diagram shows the basic composition of this unit’s screen hierarchy.

RM SELECT screen

Appears when RM SELECT is touched. When you select the remote (component), the component operation screen appears.

MACRO screen

Appears when MACRO is touched. This screen is for performing several commands in sequence automatically (page 22).

Preparations

RM SETUP screen

Appears when RM SETUP is touched. This screen is for setting up the operation environment (page 29).

Location of Parts and Controls

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 operate depending on the component you are controlling.

Front panel

0 9

1 BACK LIGHT button

Press to turn the backlight on or off. Hold down for about 2 seconds to turn the LCD off. When the LCD is off, press to turn on the LCD and backlight.

• To prolong use of the battery, the LCD automatically turns off if there is no command entered in the touch panel for 60 seconds.

• To view the LCD display without turning on the backlight, touch the touch panel when both the backlight and LCD are off.

2 ?/1/SYSTEM STANDBY button*

Normally used to turn the amplifier/receiver on or off.

When pressed more than 2 seconds, it turns off all Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY) by executing the Macro Play function SYSTEM OFF program (page 22).

3 Jog dial

Rotate to scroll through items in a list (etc.). Push to select the highlighted item.

2 4

5 6

4 MUTING button*

Use to mute the sound of the amplifier/ receiver.

5 MASTER VOL +/– buttons*

Use to adjust the volume of the amplifier/ receiver.

6 Touch panel

Touch to operate. The commander turns on automatically.

7 Stereo mini jack

Use to upgrade the firmware in the future.

8 TV VOL +/– buttons*

Use to adjust the volume of the TV.

9 TV CH +/– buttons*

Use to select the channel of the TV.

0 TV INPUT button*

Use to select the input of the TV.

qa SLEEP button*

Use to operate the amplifier/receiver’s sleep timer function. The sleep timer settings appear in the amplifier/receiver’s display, not the commander’s LCD.

* The commander emits the remote code for

operating the AMP (amplifier/receiver) or TV that is registered to this commander using the IR SETUP function (page 10). If you register two or more AMPs or TVs, the commander emits the remote code for the component (icon) that appears first (on the left top side) in the RM SELECT screen.

Rear panel

1 Touch pen 2 Touch pen holder

Keep the touch pen here when not in use.

3 Transmitter/receiver section

Remote code receiver section

Transmits and receives infrared signals to and from the component.

When using the Learning function, this section receives the remote codes from other remote controls.

Location of Parts and Controls

Basic Operations

Registering the components

The following procedure lets you set up the commander to operate the components.

RM SELECT screen setup (HOOK UP)

You can set the RM SELECT screen not to display the remotes (components) you do not use.

1 Touch RM SELECT.

The RM SELECT screen appears.

RM SELECT

Touch here to display the pull-down menu.

4 Select the component not to be

displayed and touch NO.

To display other items, use the jog dial, or touch v or V to scroll through the list.

To display the components in the RM SELECT screen

Touch YES instead of NO in step 4.

Tip

Components that have been registered (see below) are set to “YES” automatically.

Registering the components (IR SETUP)

1 Touch RM SELECT.

The RM SELECT screen appears.

2 Touch the remote (component) you

want to register (“VIDEO1” for example).

Or, turn the jog dial to select the remote (component), then press the jog dial to enter the selection. The screen for operating the component appears. To display other items, use the jog dial, or touch v or V to scroll through the list.

2 Touch .

The pull-down menu appears.

3 Touch HOOK UP in the pull-down

menu.

The HOOK UP screen appears.

Pull-down menu

3 Touch .

The pull-down menu appears.

4 Touch IR SETUP in the pull-down

menu.

The IR SETUP: CATEGORY screen appears.

5 Select the component category (“VCR”

for example).

To display other items, use the jog dial, or touch v or V to scroll through the list. The IR SETUP: MAKER CODE screen appears.

6 Select the maker and the command

mode for the component (“Sony VTR1” for example).

See “Maker compatibility list” on page 36. The component selected in steps 5 and 6 will be registered at the remote (component) selected in step 2, and the screen for the selected category appears. The IR setting is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

A long beep sound is emitted to indicate that registration was successful. Operation is now possible from the RM SELECT screen.

To stop registration at any time

Touch EXIT or CANCEL during any step.

Notes

• Depending on the maker, certain remote codes may not exist and cannot be operated with the keys (icons) on the screen. These keys are dimmed.

• When registering components made by certain manufacturers, some commands may not function even though they are displayed.

• Depending on the model or the model year, you cannot operate the component even it is listed in the “Maker compatibility list”. In this case, you can use the Learning function to program the commands of the remote supplied with the component (page 25).

Operating the components

Selecting the remote (component)

To operate the registered components, first display the RM SELECT screen, then select the remote (component) you want to operate (CD, MD, etc.).

1 Touch RM SELECT.

The RM SELECT screen appears.

2 Touch the remote (component) you

want to operate.

Or, turn the jog dial to select the remote (component), then press the jog dial to enter the selection. The screen for operating the component appears. Touch B or b to display other screens. See the tables on pages 12–17 for information on the displayed keys. To display other items, use the jog dial, or touch v or V to scroll through the list.

Tips

• You can change the name of remotes (components) (page 28).

• On the last screen for each remote (component), there are 8 keys specially for use with the Learning function (USER RESERVE KEYS). You can use these keys for programming additional remote codes (page 27).

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Basic Operations

Operating the components (continued)

Operation examples

Operating a CD player

Touch to start playback.

Selected maker and category (page 10)

Operating a tuner

Touch to select the FM or AM band.

Touch to scan the radio stations.

Tables of preset functions

Notes

• Depending on the registered component, certain keys (icons) may not function. These keys are dimmed.

• These tables explain the major functions of the keys. Depending on the registered component, the keys may operate differently.

AMP

Key Function

POWER1)To turn the power on/off. VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 To select the input source: VIDEO 3 LD To select the input source: LD DVD To select the input source: DVD TV To select the input source: TV TAPE To select the input source: TAPE MD To select the input source: MD CD To select the input source: CD TUNER To select the input source: TUNER PHONO To select the input source: PHONO

SLEEP MUTING1)To mute the volume on the amplifier/

VOLUME To raise or lower the volume.

+/– A.F.D.

2ch

SOURCE To select the analog audio source. DIRECT

MODE </>2)To select a sound field. LEVEL To adjust the level of the surround

SURR +/–2)speakers. LEVEL

CENTER

+/– LEVEL SUB

WOOFER

+/– BALANCE To adjust the balance between front left

FRONT and right speakers.

L/R BALANCE To adjust the balance between surround

SURR L/R2)left and right speakers.

To activate the sleep timer.

receiver. Press again to cancel the muting function.

Auto Format Decoding. To turn off the sound field or select

2CH mode.

To adjust the level of the center speaker.

To adjust the level of the sub woofer.

Key Function

EQ TEST

TONE ON To activate the on-screen display.

SCREEN

To turn the equalizer on/off. To output the test tone.

v/V/b/B2)To select a menu item.

To select the menu. ENTER2)To enter the selection. DISPLAY2)To select the displayed information. DIMMER2)To adjust the brightness of the display. INPUT </>2)To select the audio input. AUDIO To assign the audio input for each

SPLIT INPUT To select the input mode for your

MODE

You can use the buttons on the front panel.

Sony amplifier/receiver only. For details, see page

function.

digital components.

18.

VIDEO

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. INPUT To change the input mode of the VCR.

SELECT CH +/– To select a channel.

. To proceed to the previous location. m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To proceed to the next location. z To record. x To stop. X To pause.

DISPLAY To select information displayed on the

TV screen. ANT To switch the antenna output.

TV/VTR SP/LP To select the playback speed. 1–9, 0 To select the channel.

Pressing 0 selects channel 10.

-/-- Press before selecting channel 11 or

higher. (After pressing -/--, use the

numeric buttons to select the channel,

then press ENTER.)

Or, press to select channel 11 directly. ENTER To enter the selection.

Or, press to select channel 12 directly.

Key Function

MENU To call the MENU display. V/v/B/b To move the cursor. EXECUTE To enter selections in the MENU

display.

DVD

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. AUDIO To change the sound. ANGLE To switch angle. SUB TITLE To switch the subtitle. SHUFFLE To select Shuffle Play. PROGRAM

To select Program Play. REPEAT To select Repeat Play. DISC SKIP To select next/previous disc.

+/– . To proceed to the previous location or

song.

m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To proceed to the next location or song. x To stop. X To pause.

DISPLAY To select information displayed on the

TV screen. TOP MENU To call up the MENU display. 1–9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected

from the screen. CLEAR To clear the selected characters from

the screen. SEARCH To change the search mode. RETURN To return to the last previous screen. MENU To display the DVD menu. V/v/B/b To move the cursor. ENTER To enter a setting or to set items

selected from the screen.

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Basic Operations

Operating the components (continued)

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. MUTING To mute the volume on the TV. Press

INPUT DISPLAY To select information displayed on the

JUMP To toggle between the previous and

1–9, 0 To select the channel.

-/-- Press before selecting channel 11 or

ENTER To enter the selection.

CH +/– VOLUME To raise or lower the volume.

+/– P in P To activate the picture-in picture

POSITION To change the position of the small

SWAP To swap the small and large pictures. WIDE To select the wide-picture mode. SUB CH +/– To select preset channels for the small

You can use the buttons on the front panel.

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

Only with Sony TVs that supports the wide-picture mode.

again to cancel muting function.

To change the input mode of the TV.

TV screen.

current channels.

Pressing 0 selects channel 10.

higher. (After pressing -/--, use the numeric buttons to select the channel, then press ENTER.)

Or, press to select channel 12 directly.

To select a channel.

function.

picture.

TAPE

Key Function

SIDE A/B To select the tape deck : Deck A or B

(dual cassette deck only).

. To proceed to the previous song. m To rewind. n To reverse. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To proceed to the next song. z To record. x To stop. X To pause.

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off.

. To select the previous track. m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To select the next track. z To pause for recording. x To stop. X To pause.

CONTINUE

To select Continuous Play. SHUFFLE To select Shuffle Play. PROGRAM

To select Program Play. REPEAT To select Repeat Play. 1–9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects

track 10). >10 To select numbers 10 and above. DISPLAY To change the information on the

display. MENU/NO To select editing operation or cancel

editing. YES To perform editing operation.

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off.

. To select the previous track. m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To select the next track.

DISC SKIP

x To stop. X To pause.

CONTINUE SHUFFLE To play in random order. PROGRAM REPEAT To select repeat play mode. 1–9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects

>10 To select numbers 10 and above. ENTER To enter the setting. DISC To select the disc. TRACK To select the track.

TUNER

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. FM/AM To select the FM or AM band. FM MODE To select stereo or monaural reception

TUNING To select the tuning mode. MODE

SHIFT To shift bands or preset select. TUNING +/– To scan the radio stations. PRESET +/– To scan the preset radio stations. DIRECT Enters Direct Tuning mode. 1–9, 0 Number buttons. MEMORY To store the preset stations.

To select a disc.

To select continuous play mode.

To use for program play.

track 10).

of FM stations.

CABLE

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. 1–9, 0, To change the channel. For example, to

ENTER change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or,

JUMP To toggle between the previous and

CH +/– To select a channel.

SATELLITE

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. 1–9, 0 To select the channel.

-/-- Press before selecting channel 11 or

ENTER To enter the selection.

JUMP To toggle between the previous and

FAVORITE To display the Favorite Station Guides. CATEGORY GUIDE To display the SAT guide. INDEX To bring up the Station Index MENU To call up the MENU display. EXIT To exit the mode. TV/SAT To switch the output of the SAT

DISPLAY To select information displayed on the

v/V/b/B To move the cursor. + To enter the setting. CH/PAGE +/– To select the channel or the menu page.

press 5 and ENTER).

current channels.

Pressing 0 selects channel 10.

higher. (After pressing -/--, use the numeric buttons to select the channel, then press ENTER.) Or, press to select channel 11 directly.

Or, press to select channel 12 directly.

current channels.

To display the Guide Category list.

receiver to the TV (When you connect a TV cable or antenna to the amplifier/ receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program).

TV screen.

Basic Operations

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Operating the components (continued)

PROJECTOR

Key Function

POWER ON To turn the power on. POWER To turn the power off.

OFF INPUT To switch to the input from

SELECT VIDEO jacks. VIDEO

INPUT To switch to the input from VIDEO IN SELECT or S VIDEO IN jacks. SELECT

INPUT To switch to the input from INPUT A SELECT or INPUT B jacks. A/B

v/V/b/B To move the cursor. ENTER To enter the setting. MENU To call up the MENU display. MEMORY To store the adjusted data in memory. ZOOM +/– To adjust the zoom of the picture. SHIFT +/– To adjust the lens shift of the picture. FOCUS +/– To adjust the focus of the picture. BRIGHT +/– To adjust the brightness. CONTRAST To adjust the contrast.

+/–

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. SIDE A/B To select disc side A or B.

. To proceed to the previous location or

m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To proceed to the next location or song. x To stop. X To pause.

DISPLAY To select information displayed on the

PROGRAM REPEAT To repeat current track or programmed

1–9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects

+10 To select numbers 10 and above. SEARCH To change the search mode. FRAME/ To change the frame or time

TIME information.

song.

TV screen.

To program the tracks.

tracks.

track 10).

VIDEO CD

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off. INDEX To return to the previous menu.

PREVIOUS INDEX To go to the next menu.

NEXT . To proceed to the previous location or

song.

m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To proceed to the next location or song. x To stop. X To pause.

1–9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects

track 10). >10 To select numbers 10 and above. RETURN To return to the last previous screen. TIME To change the time information. SELECT To select the menu.

DAT

Key Function

POWER To turn the power on/off.

. To select the previous track. m To rewind. N To play. M To fast-forward. > To select the next track. z To record. x To stop. X To pause.

REPEAT To select Repeat Play. 1–9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects

track 10). ENTER To enter the setting. CLEAR To clear the setting.

Basic Operations

Operations for Sony Amplifiers/Receivers

When using Sony amplifiers/receivers, you can operate various functions. Before operating, register the Sony amplifier/receiver (page 10).

When selecting Sony amplifier/receiver from the IR SETUP: MAKER CODE list, be sure to select the appropriate command mode.

About the command mode (IR type)

If the amplifier/receiver’s command mode (IR type) and the commander’s command mode (IR type) do not match, you cannot use the commander to operate the amplifier/receiver.

Tip

To use the multi room function of the amplifier/ receiver, select SONY MULTI ROOM1 (or 2) from the IR SETUP: MAKER CODE list.

Operating the amplifier/ receiver

Screen 1/5

This screen is mainly for switching the input and adjusting the volume.

Screen 2/5

This screen is mainly for enjoying surround sound, adjusting the level and balance.

1 Touch RM SELECT.

The RM SELECT screen appears.

2 Touch AMP.

The screen for operating the amplifier/ receiver appears.

3 Touch B or b to select the screen.

For details on each screen, see below.

Notes

• Depending on the amplifier/receiver, some commands may not function.

• For details about the operations, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the amplifier/ receiver.

Screen 3/5

This screen is mainly for adjusting the equalizer and outputting the test tone. You can also adjust various settings using the MENU key, cursor keys, and ENTER key. When the amplifier/receiver has ON SCREEN function, it is recommended to adjust the settings using the TV screen.

Screen 4/5

This screen is mainly for setting the display on the amplifier/receiver and selecting the audio input.

2 Way Remote Operations

Understanding the 2 way remote system

This commander operates under a 2 way remote system. With the 2 way remote system, the component responds to signals sent from the commander by sending additional signals (information about the status of the component, text data, etc.) back to the commander. Thus, operations are performed as a result of communication between the commander and the component.

Operation example

When a 2 way component is connected to the amplifier/receiver with a Control A1/A1

MD deck

CD player

Control A1/A1

cord

Operations for Sony Amplifiers/Receivers / 2 Way Remote Operations

Commander

Component

When using a home entertainment system comprised of several components compatible with the 2 way remote system, please restrict 2 way remote system operation to a single component. Generally, the 2 way remote system is turned off on all components except for the amplifier/receiver.

If you would like to turn off the amplifier/ receiver’s 2 way remote system, refer to “Setting up the 2 way remote” in the operating instructions supplied with the amplifier/ receiver.

Amplifier/ Receiver

When operating the 2 way CD changer directly

CD changer

Notes for the 2 way remote operation

• To ensure good communication conditions, carry out the 2 way remote operation from directly in front of, and close to the component.

1m – 2m

• Do not move the component during the 2 way remote operation.

• The commander receives and displays data transmitted from the component. Communication errors may occur if the commander’s transmitter/ receiver section is not directed properly toward the component’s IR receptor. Be sure to point the commander’s transmitter/receiver section towards the component’s IR receptor.

Commander

Operating the amplifier/ receiver

You can operate a Sony 2 way amplifier/ receiver. You can also download the names of components (functions). Before operating, register the Sony amplifier/receiver using the IR SETUP function (page 10).

When performing the following procedure, be sure to turn on the amplifier/receiver and point the commander towards the IR receptor on the amplifier/receiver.

To operate the amplifier/ receiver

1 Select the Sony amplifier/receiver in the

RM SELECT screen.

“1WAY 2WAY” appears.

To register a 2 way amplifier/ receiver

Use the RM SETUP screen.

Note

You cannot register the amplifier/receiver if it is not set to use the 2 way remote system. Refer to “Setting up the 2 way remote” in the operating instructions supplied with the amplifier/receiver.

1 Touch RM SETUP. 2 Touch AMP REGIST.

3 Touch START.

The communication starts and the amplifier/ receiver is registered to the commander. The registered amplifier/receiver name appears in the screen. The amplifier/receiver name also appears in the RM SETUP screen as the current setting.

Note

If the amplifier/receiver name appears as “model others”, the amplifier/receiver is not registered correctly. In this case, some 2 way operations may not be possible.

Tip

When you can select several Sony amplifiers/ receivers in the RM SELECT screen, touch the AMP icon that appears first.

2 Touch 2WAY.

The screen for the 2 way operation appears and you can operate the amplifier/receiver registered in the RM SETUP screen.

To download the names of components (functions), touch INPUT SELECT, then touch INPUT NAME DOWNLOAD.

To download the names of sound fields, touch SOUND FIELD, then touch S.F. NAME DOWNLOAD.

Notes

• 2 way operations may not be possible immediately after turning on the amplifier/receiver.

• You cannot use the jog dial when using the 2WAY screen.

• You cannot use the Learning function for the keys in the 2WAY screen.

Operating the tuner

You can operate the built-in tuner of 2 way receiver. You can also download the station names registered on the receiver. Before operating, register Sony tuner using the IR SETUP function (page 10).

1 Select the tuner in the RM SELECT

screen.

The communication starts.

2 To download the station names, touch

b to select the following screen (screen 4/4), then touch DOWNLOAD.

The commander starts to download the data.

Operating the CD player or MD deck

You can download the information (disc titles, etc.) from Sony 2 way CD player* or MD deck. Before operating, register Sony CD player or MD deck using the IR SETUP function (page

10).

* Compatible with Sony CD changers (5/50/200/300/

400 CD).

Select the CD player or MD deck in the RM SELECT screen.

The communication starts, and the information such as disc titles and song names are displayed.

Disc title

RELOAD

Tip

When the song number or song title is not displayed correctly, touch RELOAD.

Song title

Touch here to scroll the long titles

To download the data from CD changer

You can download the data from CD changer.

1 Select CD player in the RM SELECT

screen.

2 Touch b to select the following screen

(screen 4/4), then touch DOWNLOAD.

The commander starts to download the data.

Operations for Sony Amplifiers/Receivers / 2 Way Remote Operations

NUMBER/TITLE

Tip

You can change the order of the disc list. Touch NUMBER to sort by the disc number, or touch TITLE to sort by the disc names.

DOWNLOAD

Advanced Operations

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play)

The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in sequential order as a single command. The commander provides 16 macro lists. You can specify up to 24 IR codes for each macro list.

Tips

• MACRO 1 has been factory set to turn on Sony AV components.

• SYSTEM OFF has been factory set to turn off all Sony AV components. The same program is also executed when the ?/1/SYSTEM STANDBY button on the front panel is pressed more than 2 seconds.

Setting the sequence of IR codes

1 Touch MACRO.

The MACRO screen appears.

3 Touch .

The pull-down menu appears.

4 Touch MACRO SETUP in the pull-down

menu.

The macro step number (BOX) list appears.

5 Touch the macro step number for the

command you want to register (“1” for example).

The CATEGORY list appears.

2 Turn the jog dial so that the Macro Play

number you want to program (“MACRO3” for example) comes to the middle box.

6 Select the category (“VCR” for

example).

The MAKER list appears.

7 Select the maker (“Sony VTR1” for

example).

The COMMAND list appears.

8 Select the command (“POWER” for

example).

The items selected in steps 6 to 8 are registered in the box selected in step 5.

The macro step number (BOX) list reappears. You can program up to 24 steps.

To operate Sony components

When selecting the category in step 6, you can select the operation such as turning on/off Sony components or switching the input of Sony TVs.

To delay the output of an IR code

Select “WAIT TIME” from the CATEGORY list. The wait time list (“1sec” to “60sec” (1 to 60 seconds)) appears. Select the time you want to wait.

To use learned codes under the Macro Play function

Select “RESERVE KEYS” from the CATEGORY list. Then, select the button for the learned IR code.

To cancel programming

Touch EXIT or CANCEL during any step.

To clear the programmed IR code

Select the macro step number (BOX) you want to clear the IR code, then select “MACRO CLEAR” from the CATEGORY list.

To change the name of the Macro Play

In step 4, touch MACRO NAME EDIT. Touch the name input buttons to enter the name (up to 10 characters), then touch SET. Touch EXIT to return to the MACRO screen.

Current name display

Name input display

Name input buttons

To start Macro Play

1 Touch MACRO.

The MACRO screen appears.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the Macro

Play, then press the jog dial to enter the selection.

To cancel the Macro Play during operation, press the jog dial again.

Note

If the Macro Play function does not work properly, try setting a “WAIT TIME” between each command.

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Advanced Operations

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) (continued)

To start Macro Play automatically (MACRO LINK)

You can link the remote (component) to operate the Macro Play automatically when the remote (component) is selected. The following procedure uses an example to execute MACRO4 when “DVD” is selected in the RM SELECT screen.

AUTO POWER function

When Sony components are registered and the remote (component) is selected, this function enables you to turn on the component automatically. Besides, when Sony video components (VCR, DVD, etc.) are registered and the remote (component) is selected, this function enables you to turn on both TV and the component, and switch the input of the TV automatically.

1 Touch RM SELECT.

The RM SELECT screen appears.

2 Turn the jog dial to select the remote

(component) you want to link to the Macro Play (“DVD” for example).

When you touch the remote (component), touch B to display the RM SELECT screen.

4 Touch MACRO LINK in the pull-down

menu.

The MACRO LINK screen appears.

5 Select the Macro Play (“MACRO4” for

example) you want to link to the remote (component).

A check (✔) appears in front of the selected Macro Play.

6 Touch EXIT.

The RM SELECT screen reappears. M appears in the box of the remote (component) selected in step 2.

3 Touch .

The pull-down menu appears.

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Sony RM-TP1 User Manual

Table of Contents

Features

Preparations

Compatible components and functions

Preparing the commander

Screen hierarchy

Location of Parts and Controls

Front panel

Rear panel

Basic Operations

Registering the components

Operating the components

Operations for Sony Amplifiers/Receivers

Operating the amplifier/ receiver

2 Way Remote Operations

Operating the amplifier/ receiver

Operating the tuner

Operating the CD player or MD deck

Advanced Operations

Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play)