Sony RM-TP502 User Manual

Remote

Commander

Operating Instructions

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RM-TP502

Precautions

CAUTION (Lithium battery)

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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.

About This Manual

• The following icon is used in this manual: V Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Before You Use the Commander

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.

Commander

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 receiver. If you would like to turn off the receiver's 2 way remote system, refer to "Setting up the 2 way remote" in the operating instructions supplied with the receiver.

Component

Table of contents

Preparations 4

Compatible Components and Functions 4 Preparing the Commander 5 Screen Hierarchy 8

Location of Parts and Basic Operations 9

Front panel 9 Rear panel 10

Operation 11

Basic Operations 11 Example: Operating a CD Player 13 Example: Operating the Tuner 14 Example: Recording from CD to MD 15 Performing Several Commands in Sequence

Automatically (Macro Play) 16 Selecting Sound Fields 17 Adjusting Sound Fields 18 Adjusting the Commander's Operating

Environment 19

Additional information 25

Precautions during use 25 Troubleshooting 26 Specifications 27 Index 27

Preparations

Compatible Components and Functions

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

This unit is romoto control system that utilizes infrared ra\ s tt> control a receix er and AV components connected to tlie receix er.

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 (see page 19).

Functions

This unit is a 2 way remote commander. Not only does it transmit infrared rays for operation of the receix'er, it also

receix’es infrared rays emitted by the receix'er to display characters and other information from components connected to the receix’er with a CONTROL A1 cord.

Preparing the Commander

Please be sure to carry out the procedures described in "Setting up the commander” on page 6 after inserting the batteries.

Inserting batteries into the commander

Insert the four size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (for commander operation) and the lithium battery (for preservation of the commander's internal memory).

1 Remove the battery compartment cover.

Push in direction of

2 Insert the alkaline batteries.

Always insert the negative (-) pole side of batteries first.

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

After inserting the batteries, touching the touch panel turns on the light and displays the touch panel (LCD) adjustment screen. Follow the procedure on the next page for touch panel adjustment and initial communication.

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Notes

• The LCD lights up when touched.

• VOL +/-, MUTING and SLEEP can be used even when the LCD is not lit.

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

• If the commander is not used for 10 seconds, fhe LCD turns off automatically (Auto Off function).

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Insert the lithium battery.

After wiping the lithium battery thoroughly with a dry cloth, insert it into the compartment with the positive (+) pole side facing up.

Preparing the Commander

Setting up the commander

Please be sure to carry out the following 5 steps for preparation of the commander. The commander's panel is touch sensitive and can be operated by simply touching it,

1 Remove the touch pen.

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

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 iost, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

2 Turn CONTRAST to adjust brightness of the LCD.

Touch panel adjustment

3 Adjust the position of the touch panel's LCD.

Touch the center of each of the 4 dots with the touch pen. When all 4 dots have been touched "Adjusted" appears, a buzzer sounds, and the initial communication screen appears.

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Touch the 4 dots with the touch pen.

Adjusted

CONTRAST control

Caution

Touch panel adjustment must be carried out for proper panel operation. If used without adjustment, the "Touch Panel Adjustment" screen appears each time the LCD lights up.

Initial communication

4 Press l/(l) on the receiver to turn on the receiver.

Point the commander's transmitter/receiver section toward the receiver's display, and touch OK.

Once initial communication with the receiver has been established, the commander is ready to operate the receiver.

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Notes

• To ensure gcxxi communication conditions, carry out initial setup from directly in front of, and close to the receiver.

• Do not move the unit during initial setup.

If a communication error occurs during setup

An error message will be displayed.

• Touching OK wiW return to the step 5 setup screen.

• Touching SKIP goes to the regular screen without carrying out initial setup. Although operation is possible in this condition, functions not included on the receiver will be displayed, and some buttons will not be operable. Also, the initial setup screen will appear each time the touch panel is turned on.

when replacing the batteries

To ensure preservation of the commander's internal

memory when replacing batteries, be sure to observe the following cautions.

When to replace batteries

When the batteries become weak, a warning sounds and a message is displayed. Replace batteries as instructed by

Replace alkaline batteries.

Replace lithium battery.

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Note

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

How to remove the lithium battery

Notes

• Disc titles and song titles downloaded from the CD changer are memorized in the commander. The lithium battery is used for preservation of this memory^. If the unit is used with an exhausted battery, the settings memorized in the commander will be erased. Please replace the battery as soon as the message appears.

• Replace the alkaline batteries with new batteries as soon as their charge is exhausted. If the unit is used with exhausted batteries, exhaustion of the lithium battery used to maintain memory will be quickened and the memorized settings may be erased.

• The life span of batteries may be shortened depending on the conditions in which the commander is used.

• If the alkaline batteries and lithium battery become exhausted at the same time, replace the alkaline batteries first. Replacing

the lithium battery first will erase the data memorized in the

commander.

• When replacing the alkaline batteries, always replace all 4 batteries with new ones.

• After replacing batteries, be sure to carry out touch panel adjustment (page 6).

Screen Hierarchy

The tollowing diagram shows the basic composition of this unit’s screen hierarciiv.

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MD being played back are not displayed correctly.

Screen for setting up the operation environment and control of components made by other manufacturers (page 19).

Screen for recording audio and video from one component to another (page 15).

Screen for performing several commands in sequence automatically (pages 22 and 23).

Location of Parts and Basic Operations

Hus chapter provides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and controls on this unit.

Front panel

m BACK LIGHT/COMMANDER OFF

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 batteries, the LCD automatically turns off if there are no commands entered in the touch panel for 10 seconds.

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

are off.

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[2] Touch panel

Touch to operate. The commander turns on automatically.

[3] VOL +/- buttons

Use to adjust the volume of the receiver.

[4] JOG DIAL control

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

H] SYSTEM/STANDBY button

Normally used to turn off all Sony components. Can also be used to turn the receiver on or off depending on the settings made in the SETUP screen (see page

24).

[1] MUTING button

Use to mute the sound of the receiver.

[3 CONTRAST control

Use to adjust the contrast of the LCD.

[8] SLEEP button

Use to operate the receiver's sleep function. The sleep settings appear in the receiver's display, not the commander's LCD.

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