Sony RM-TP503 User Manual

Remote Commander

3-867-704-11(1)

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RM-TP503

 1999 by Sony Corporation

Precautions

Before You Use the Commander

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/amplifier.

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 commander, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual

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

Component

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

Special Remarks

p About the LCD

Depending on the brightness of the room and the angle at which the commander is viewed, the LCD may be difficult to see. When this occurs, changing the angle of the commander or adjusting the CONTRAST of the LCD may make the LCD easier to see. When fingerprints (etc.) get on the LCD, wipe the LCD with a soft, dry cloth. It is recommended to use the touch pen supplied with the commander.

p About batteries Life span of the batteries

This commander is different from conventional remotes in that it makes use of a large LCD and is capable of 2 way communication. Because of this, the batteries become exhausted more quickly than with conventional remotes.

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last approximately 2.5 months*. However, depending on how the remote is used and the initial voltage of the batteries, the actual period of use 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 batteries should last much longer. In order to extend the life of the batteries, it is recommended to keep the backlight off when operating the commander in a well lit area.

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 Using a command that has been learned 17 Selecting a source to listen to using SUB ROOM 17 Selecting Sound Fields 18 Adjusting Sound Fields 21 Adjusting the Commander’s Operating

Environment 24

Additional information 31

Precautions during use 31 Troubleshooting 32 Specifications 33 Index 33

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 a remote control system that utilizes infrared rays to control a receiver/amplifier and AV components connected to the receiver/amplifier.

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 24).

Note

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

Functions

This unit is a 2 way remote commander. Not only does it transmit infrared rays for operation of the receiver/ amplifier, it also receives infrared rays emitted by the receiver/amplifier to display characters and other information from components connected to the receiver/ amplifier 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 arrow

2 Insert the alkaline batteries.

Size-AA alkaline batteries

4 Close the battery compartment cover.

Preparations

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

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3 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.

Coin shaped lithium battery CR2032

Positive (+) pole side up

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, the LCD turns off

automatically (Auto Off function).

Preparing the Commander

Preparations

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.

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.

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

Pen holder

Remove by sliding out

Touch the 4 dots with the touch pen.

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.

2 Turn CONTRAST to adjust brightness of the LCD.

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 1/u on the receiver/amplifier to turn on the

receiver/amplifier.

5 Point the commander’s transmitter/receiver section

toward the receiver/amplifier’s display, and touch OK.

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

1 m ~ 2 m

Notes

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

• Do not move the unit during initial setup.

If a communication error occurs during setup

An error message will be displayed.

• Touching OK will 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/amplifier 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.

Note

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

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 the message.

Replace alkaline batteries.

How to remove the lithium battery

Replace lithium battery.

Preparations

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 “Battery Low” 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

Preparations

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

FUNCTION screen

Normally, the FUNCTION screen is displayed. To display a different screen, touch the left side of the LCD.

Screens for selection and operation of components connected to the receiver/amplifier.

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

Screen for selecting a source to listen to using SUB ROOM (page 17).

SOUND FIELD screen

SETUP screen

Screen for selection and adjustment of the sound fields (pages 18~23).

Screen for setting up the operation environment and control of components made by other manufacturers (pages 24~30).

Screen for setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander (page

17).

Screen for performing several commands in sequence automatically (page

16).

RELOAD...

Touch when the song titles of a CD or MD being played back are not displayed correctly.

Location of

Front panel

Parts and Basic Operations

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

1 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.

Location of Parts and Basic Operations

2 Touch panel

Touch to operate. The commander turns on automatically.

3 VOL +/– buttons

Use to adjust the volume of the receiver/amplifier.

4 JOG DIAL control

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

5 SYSTEM STANDBY button

Normally used to turn off all Sony components. Can also be used to turn the receiver/amplifier on or off depending on the settings made in the SETUP screen (see page 30).

6 MUTING button

Use to mute the sound of the receiver/amplifier.

7 CONTRAST control

Use to adjust the contrast of the LCD.

8 SLEEP button

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

Rear panel

Location of Parts and Basic Operations

1 Transmitter/receiver section

Transmits and receives infrared signals to and from the receiver/amplifier.

2 Battery cover

3 Touch pen

4 SYSTEM STANDBY button

Normally used to turn off all Sony components. Can also be used to turn the receiver/amplifier on or off depending on the settings made in the SETUP screen (see page 30).

5 Remote code receiver section

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

6 Touch pen holder

Pull out and insert touch pen when not in use.

Operation

This chapter explains how to operate the receiver/amplifier and connected audio/video components.

Basic Operations

Displaying the FUNCTION screen

To operate components connected to the receiver/ amplifier, first display the FUNCTION screen, then select the component you wish to operate (CD, MD, etc.).

Normally, the FUNCTION screen is displayed. If it is not displayed, touch FUNCTION to display it.

Touch FUNCTION in the LCD.

FUNCTION

Operation

The FUNCTION screen appears.

Composition of the FUNCTION screen is shown on the next page.

You can change the functions displayed in the FUNCTION

screen

You can set all functions, except TUNER and REC EDIT, to be displayed or not, using the FUNCTION HOOK UP screen (see page 25).

Basic Operations

The following diagram shows the composition of the FUNCTION screen hierarchy. The types of icons that can be displayed on the FUNCTION screen can be set using FUNCTION HOOK UP in the SETUP screen. (For details on FUNCTION HOOK UP, see page 25.)

Operation

FUNCTION screen hierarchy

Example: Operating a CD Player

This section describes how to operate a CD player connected to the receiver/amplifier. Other components can also be operated in the same way.

For details concerning CD player operation, please refer to your CD player’s operating instructions. The screens used in the following example are the screens that appear when using a SONY CD changer with a CONTROL A1

terminal.

1 Touch FUNCTION.

The FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Touch .

The receiver/amplifier’s function switches to CD and the CD screen appears.

Selected maker and category (see page 24).

Disc title*

To operate other functions

Touch SUB or use the JOG DIAL to scroll. Another set of buttons is displayed and ready for use.

Operation

To view the LIST

Touch LIST to view the song titles in a Sony CD changer (5/50/200/300 CD) or MD deck connected by a CONTROL A1 cord. In this case, the information must be downloaded from the receiver/amplifier (see page 25 for details). The LIST screen can only be displayed when the FUNCTION is set to CD or MD/DAT.

Song title*

• Long titles can be read by touching the scroll icon ( ) to scroll along the title.

* Only displayed when a Sony CD changer (5/50/200/300 CD) or

CD player compatible with CD text is connected to the receiver/ amplifier by a CONTROL A1 cord.

3 Touch ( to start playback.

When the song number or song title is not displayed

correctly

Point the commander toward the receiver/amplifier and touch RELOAD.

• Touch the disc number to start playing that disc. appears next to the disc being played.

• Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll up or down the list.

• Touch NUMBER to sort in numerical order or touch TITLE to sort in alphabetical order.

• Touch FUNCTION to return to the FUNCTION screen at any time.

Example: Operating the Tuner

This section describes how to operate the tuner. For details on tuner operation, please refer to the operating instructions provided with the receiver/ amplifier.

1 Touch FUNCTION.

2 Touch .

Operation

The FUNCTION screen appears.

The receiver/amplifier’s function switches to TUNER and the tuner screen appears. However, preset station, station name, band, and frequency do not appear in the display of the amplifier.

Preset station

Station name

To operate other functions

Touch SUB or use the JOG DIAL to scroll to display the icons used for memorizing broadcast stations and station names.

• To receive manually, touch DIRECT and input the frequency.

• When memorizing a received broadcast station, memorize after touching MEMORY.

Viewing the LIST

Touch LIST to view the names of the broadcast stations downloaded from the receiver/amplifier (see page 25 for details). The LIST screen can only be displayed when the FUNCTION is set to TUNER.

Band

• Touch FM/AM to change the band.

• Touch FM MODE to switch the FM reception mode to AUTO or MONO. If the FM stereo reception is poor, select MONO. You will not be able to enjoy the stereo sound effect, but the sound will be less distorted.

• Touch PRESET + or – to search for preset stations.

• Touch TUNING + or – to search for stations that can be received.

• Touch SHIFT to switch memory pages (A, B, C).

• Touch TUNING MODE to switch the tuning mode to AUTO or MANUAL.

• During display of any of the screens, touching FUNCTION returns to the FUNCTION screen.

When broadcast stations or frequencies are not displayed

properly

Point the commander at the receiver/amplifier and touch RELOAD.

Frequency

Example: Recording from CD to MD

This section describes how to record audio from a CD to an MD as an example of recording audio/video.

Other operations

Recording from a DVD to a video deck is basically the same procedure. For details on the buttons used in recording, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver/amplifier and other components.

1 Touch FUNCTION.

The FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Touch .

The REC EDIT screen appears.

4 Touch to select the recorder component (MD/DAT

in this example).

When MD/DAT is touched, the REC EDIT operation screen appears.

Operation

5 Touch r in RECORDER: MD/DAT, then touch ( in

PLAYER: CD.

Starts playback from the CD player

3 Touch to select the player component (CD in this

example).

Because CD is not displayed, Use the JOG DIAL or touch $ to scroll downward through the list. If you scroll to far, touch 4 to scroll back up.

PLAYER

Touching 4 moves list up Touching $ moves list down

When PLAYER is selected, the receiver/amplifier’s function automatically switches to the PLAYER component.

Starts recording on the MD deck.

Recording starts. The FUNCTION screen returns once the recording finishes.

To stop recording at any time

Although recording stops automatically in the above example, recording can also be stopped at any time by touching p in RECORDER.

To stop the recording procedure at any time

Touch FUNCTION to display the FUNCTION screen. During steps 2 to 3, touching EXIT will also stop the recording procedure.

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 remote provides 3 macro lists (MACRO 1, 2 and 3). You can specify up to 10 IR commands for each macro list.

1 Touch FUNCTION.

2 Touch .

Operation

The FUNCTION screen appears.

The MACRO screen appears. When use the JOG DIAL to scroll through the list until it is displayed, and then touch it.

BOX Number

does not appear in the FUNCTION screen,

Send key

Notes

• For some models, the receiver/amplifier cannot operate the Macro Play commands as the time between each command is too short. In this case, set “WAIT TIME” between each command. To set “WAIT TIME”, refer to “Macro Play setting” on page 26 and 27.

• For some makers other than Sony, there are some commands that cannot be used in Macro Play.

Command Category

• Touch SEND to operate Macro Play. The current command is displayed in black. The finished commands are grayed out.

• To cancel Macro Play, touch CANCEL. When Macro Play is not operating, touching CANCEL returns to the FUNCTION screen.

Condition SENDING: Outputting the command Done!: Outputting is finished

Using a command that has

Selecting a source to listen

been learned

By using the Learning function, it is possible for this commander to perform learned operations. For details on how to learn the operation codes of other components using the Learning function, see page 29.

1 Touch FUNCTION.

The FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Touch .

When DIAL to scroll the screen until it is displayed, and then touch it.

does not appear in the screen, use the JOG

to using SUB ROOM

Select a source that you would like to enjoy listening to in another room. You can switch the audio output to the 2nd AUDIO OUT on the receiver/amplifier. For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your receiver/amplifier.

1 Touch FUNCTION.

The FUNCTION screen appears.

2 Touch .

When DIAL to scroll the screen until it is displayed, and then touch it.

does not appear on the screen, use the JOG

Operation

3 Touch the appropriate area from A to J

corresponding to the learned command.

4 Touch the box containing the code you want to

send.

A mark ( learned a command.

■) appears in the box when it has already

3 Touch the source that you want to listen to in

another room.

The audio output on the receiver/amplifier changes.

Selecting Sound Fields

CUSTOM

LEVEL

SURR EDIT

EQ EDIT

SP SETUP

S.F. PRESET

Sound Field Mode

EQ BANK

These sections describe how to select and make adjustments to the sound fields. For details concerning sound fields, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver/ amplifier.

Touch SOUND FIELD.

Operation

SOUND FIELD screen hierarchy

Displaying the SOUND FIELD screen

SOUND FIELD

The SOUND FIELD screen appears.

The SOUND FIELD screen hierarchy is shown on the right.

Selecting the sound field

For details concerning which sound fields can be selected, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with the receiver/amplifier.

1 Touch SOUND FIELD.

The SOUND FIELD screen appears.

2 Touch Sound Field Mode.

The Sound Field Mode screen appears.

3 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

the list.

4 Push the JOG DIAL to select the highlighted sound

field or touch the sound field you desire.

A check (✔) will appear next to the selected sound field, and the sound field will change.

Selected sound field

Selecting the sound field preset

1 Touch SOUND FIELD.

The SOUND FIELD screen appears.

2 Touch PRESET.

The SOUND FIELD PRESET screen appears.

3 Touch one of the sound field presets (PRESET 1~5).

A check (✔) will appear next to the selected sound field, and the sound field will change.

Selected PRESET

Cursor

Operation

Cursor

Selecting Sound Fields

1 Touch SOUND FIELD.

2 Touch EQ BANK.

3 Touch one of the equalizer presets (EQ PRESET

Operation

Note

If EQ OFF is selected, EQUALIZER screen settings cannot be changed.

Selecting the equalizer

The SOUND FIELD screen appears.

The EQ BANK screen appears.

1~5).

Touch EQ OFF to turn the receiver/amplifier’s equalizer off. A check (✔) will appear next to the selected equalizer, and the equalizer settings will change.

Selected equalizer

Cursor

Setting the sound field preset

1 Touch SOUND FIELD.

The SOUND FIELD screen appears.

2 Touch PRESET.

The SOUND FIELD PRESET screen appears.

3 Touch PRESET SETUP.

The SOUND FIELD PRESET SETUP screen appears.

Selected preset sound

Cursor

4 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

the list.

5 Push the JOG DIAL to select the highlighted sound

field or touch the sound field you desire.

A check (✔) will appear next to the selected sound field, and the sound field will change.

Adjusting Sound Fields

Set up the SOUND FIELD screen menus to fully enjoy the surround sound created by the sound fields. On the EQ EDIT screen, adjust the frequency bands of front, center and rear speakers of the equalizer preset (EQ PRESET 1-5) that you selected on the EQ BANK screen. Adjust various aspects of individual sound fields on the SURROUND screen. The settings are stored individually for each sound field. Adjust the output level of each speaker and perform a variety of other adjustments to control the sound mix on the LEVEL screen. CUSTOM allows you to customize other operations that the amplifier/receiver performs. For details on what can be adjusted, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the amplifier/receiver. Set speaker configuration, size and distance from the main listening position on the SP SETUP screen.

Adjusting the frequency bands

1 Touch EQ EDIT on the SOUND FIELD screen.

The EQUALIZER screen of the equalizer preset selected in the EQ BANK screen appears. If EQ OFF is selected in the EQ BANK screen, EQUALIZER screen items are all grayed out, and edit functions cannot be performed.

2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

the list.

3 Push the JOG DIAL to select an item or touch the

item you want to adjust.

Output speaker BASS: low range

MID: mid range TREBLE: high range

GAIN: gain adjustment FREQUENCY: frequency adjustment RANGE: range adjustment SLOPE: slope adjustment

Operation

4 Touch or to adjust to the desired

value.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when there is more than

one item that you wish to adjust.

6 Touch EXIT when adjustment is finished.

Notes

• Items that cannot be adjusted due to the current speaker settings or sound field mode are grayed out.

• If the alarm sounds, or all items appear to be grayed out, touch RELOAD.

Adjusting Sound Fields

1 Touch SURR EDIT on the SOUND FIELD screen.

Operation

2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

3 Push the JOG DIAL to select an item or touch the

4 Touch or to adjust to the desired

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when there is more than

Adjusting the surround parameters

The SURROUND screen appears.

the list.

aspect you want to adjust.

value. SURROUND EFFECT: Higher values increase the

“presence” of the surround effect.

WALL TYPE: Use to simulate different sonic

environments.

REVERB TIME: Use to control the spacing of the early

reflections to simulate a larger or smaller room.

SCREEN DEPTH: Use to control the extent to which the

sound appears to be coming from within the screen.

VIRTUAL SPEAKERS: Use to set whether to use the

virtual speakers or not.

Tone quality adjustments: Use these parameters to

adjust the overall sound quality of the selected sound field.

one aspect that you wish to adjust.

Adjusting the speaker levels

1 Touch LEVEL on the SOUND FIELD screen.

The LEVEL screen appears.

2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

the list.

3 Push the JOG DIAL to select an item or touch the

item you want to adjust.

4 Touch or to adjust. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when there is more than

one item that you wish to adjust.

6 Touch EXIT when adjustment is finished.

To adjust the speaker balance

Use TEST TONE to listen to the levels output from each speaker. AUTO outputs the test tone to each speaker in order. You can also select individual speakers to output the test tone. Adjust your speaker levels so that the test tone is output at the same level from all speakers.

Notes

• Items that cannot be adjusted due to the current speaker settings or sound field mode are grayed out.

• If the alarm sounds, or all items appear to be grayed out, touch RELOAD.

6 Touch EXIT when adjustment is finished.

Notes

• Items that cannot be adjusted due to the current speaker settings or sound field mode are grayed out.

• If the alarm sounds, or all items appear to be grayed out, touch RELOAD.

Customizing other receiver/amplifier operations

1 Touch CUSTOM on the SOUND FIELD screen.

The CUSTOMIZE screen appears.

2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

the list.

3 Push the JOG DIAL to select an item or touch the

item you want to set.

4 Touch or to adjust settings.

Adjusting the speaker settings

1 Touch SP SETUP on the SOUND FIELD screen.

The SPEAKER SETUP screen appears.

Operation

2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through

the list.

3 Push JOG DIAL to select a parameter or touch the

parameter you want to adjust.

4 Touch or to adjust to the desired

setting.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when there is more than

one item that you wish to adjust.

6 Touch EXIT when adjustment is finished.

Notes

• Items that cannot be adjusted due to the current speaker settings or sound field mode are grayed out.

• If the alarm sounds, or all items appear to be grayed out, touch RELOAD.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when there is more than

one parameter that you wish to adjust.

6 Touch EXIT when speaker setup is finished.

Notes

• Items that cannot be adjusted due to the current speaker settings or sound field mode are grayed out.

• If the alarm sounds, or all items appear to be grayed out, touch RELOAD.

Adjusting the Commander’s Operating Environment

The following explanations allow you to adjust various settings and customize the commander’s operating environment.

To adjust the operating environment, first display the SETUP screen.

Touch SETUP.

Operation

Displaying the SETUP screen

SETUP

The SETUP screen appears.

Registering the connected components

The following procedure lets you set up the commander to operate the components connected to the receiver/ amplifier.

1 Touch SETUP.

The SETUP screen appears.

2 Touch FUNCTION&USER IR.

The FUNCTION&USER IR screen appears.

3 Select the function that you wish to register (Ex:

VIDEO1).

To display other items, use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through the list. The FUNCTION&USER IR:CATEGORY screen appears.

4 Select the type of component connected (Ex: VCR).

To display other items, use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through the list. The FUNCTION&USER IR:MAKER CODE screen appears.

5 Touch the remote controller mode of the connected

component (Ex: Sony VTR1).

The component selected in steps 4 to 5 will be registered at the function selected in step 3, and the SETUP screen reappears. A long beep sound is emitted to indicate that registration was successful. Operation is now possible from the FUNCTION screen. If a series of short beeps is emitted, redo the registration procedure. If this occurs, make sure the receiver/amplifier is turned on and that the commander is pointing toward the receiver/amplifier during operation.

To stop registration at any time

Touch EXIT during step 2 or touch CANCEL during steps 3 to 5.

FUNCTION screen setup

You can set the FUNCTION screen not to display components you do not use.

1 Touch SETUP.

The SETUP screen appears.

2 Touch FUNCTION HOOK UP.

The FUNCTION HOOK UP screen appears.

3 Select the function not to be displayed and touch

NO.

To display other items, use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll through the list. The selected component is set not to appear and the SETUP screen reappears.

To display the components set not to be displayed

Touch YES instead of NO in step 3.

Components that have been registered (see page 24) are set

to “YES” automatically .

Operation

Notes

• All icons may not be displayed when registering components made by certain manufacturers.

• Some commands may not function even though they are displayed when registering components made by certain manufacturers.

Note

When a function does not appear in the display even though FUNCTION HOOK UP is set to YES, turn the JOG DIAL to display the function.

Downloading receiver/amplifier data

Various types of data can be downloaded from the receiver/amplifier.

When carrying out this operation, make sure that the receiver/ amplifier’s power is on, and be sure to point the commander’s transmitter/receiver section toward the display on the receiver/ amplifier. Also, operate the commander at a distance of about 1~2 meters from the receiver/amplifier.

1 Touch SETUP.

The SETUP screen appears.

Adjusting the Commander’s Operating Environment

2 Touch DOWNLOAD.

Operation

3 Touch to select the data you wish to download and

The DOWNLOAD screen appears.

“TUNER PRESET NAME“ does not appear in the case of an amplifier.

press: FUNCTION NAME: Names of connected components. TUNER PRESET NAME: Broadcast station names etc.,

memorized in receiver. This is not displayed in case of amplifier.

CD MEMO: CD song titles or disc titles etc., from a

Sony CD changer (5/50/200/300 CD) connected to the receiver/amplifier with CONTROL A1 cord.

Macro Play setting

The following is an example of how to set the command “POWER” for SONY VTR 1 in BOX 2 of MACRO 1. Set other commands in a similar manner.

1 Touch SETUP.

The SETUP screen appears.

2 Touch MACRO.

The setting screen for Macro Play appears.

Downloading starts, and the progress is displayed. During this time, please leave the commander’s transmitter/receiver section pointed toward the display on the receiver/amplifier.

When you touch CANCEL, the data downloaded before you touched CANCEL will be saved.

When downloading has finished, the DOWNLOAD screen reappears. A long beep sound is emitted to indicate that the downloading was successful. If a series of short beeps is emitted, redo the downloading procedure. If this occurs, make sure the receiver/amplifier is turned on and that the commander is pointing toward the receiver/amplifier during operation.

3 Select the MACRO Number.

Select MACRO 1, MACRO 2 or MACRO 3 in which you want to register the macro program. For example, select MACRO 1. The BOX Number list appears.

4 Repeat step 3 to download other data. 5 Touch EXIT.

Downloading finishes and the SETUP screen reappears.

4 Select the BOX Number.

Select the BOX Number you want to register the command. You can program up to 10 commands in one area. The CATEGORY list appears.

5 Select the CATEGORY.

Select the component category for the BOX Number you selected in step 4. The MAKER list appears according to the category you selected. When the maker is Sony only, go to step 7. You can select “WAIT TIME”other than audio components as the CATEGORY.

6 Select the MAKER.

Select the maker from the maker list. The COMMAND list appears according to the maker you selected.

7 Select the COMMAND.

Select the command you want to register. The items selected in step 5 to 7 are registered in the box selected in step 4. The BOX Number list reappears.

To clear the programmed MACRO

Select the BOX Number of the MACRO you want to clear in step

4. Select “MACRO CLEAR” in the CATEGORY in step 5. The items of the BOX are cleared.

Operation

To set “WAIT TIME”

Select the BOX Number of the MACRO you want to set the wait time for in step 4. Select “WAIT TIME” in the CATEGORY in step

5. The wait time list (1 to 10 second in 1 second increments) appears. Select the time you want to delay. After you selected, the BOX Number list reappears.

If you press ALL CLEAR on the receiver/amplifier, all the registered MACRO programs are cleared.

Adjusting the Commander’s Operating Environment

1 Touch SETUP.

Operation

2 Touch FUNC NAME.

Setting the function name

The SETUP screen appears.

The FUNCTION NAME EDIT screen appears. If FUNC NAME does not appear in the display, use the JOG DIAL to scroll the screen until FUNC NAME appears.

4 Touch NAME EDIT.

The NAME EDIT screen appears.

Current name display

Name input display

Name input buttons

Touch to upload the name to the receiver/ amplifier.

Touch to set the name to the commander

5 Enter the name.

After the name has been entered, touch SET. The new function name is set in the commander. After the name has been entered, point the commander toward the receiver/amplifier and touch UPLOAD. The new function name is set in the receiver/amplifier.

Touching 4 moves list up Touching $ moves list down

3 Touch the function that you want to edit.

Setting remote control codes that are not stored in the commander

When a remote control code is not one of the presets stored in the commander, it is possible for the commander to learn the code using the Learning function. For details on how to use the learned codes, please see page 17.

6 Point the remote code receiver section of the

commander toward the receiver/transmitter on the remote control to be learned.

1 Touch SETUP.

The SETUP screen appears.

2 Touch LEARNING.

Learning area

Code set mark

Box number assigned for new code

3 Touch the area corresponding to where you want

the new code to be learned. Any letter from A to J can be selected (for example, select “A”).

4 Touch the Box Number where you want to save the

new code (for example, select “A6”).

The LEARNING SETUP screen is displayed.

About 5 cm ~ 15 cm

7 Press the appropriate button on the remote control

to send the remote control code.

Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient. In about 3 to 5 seconds, it is displayed whether learning was successful or not. When learning is successful, “Learning OK!” is displayed, and a mark ( selected box.

When learning is not successful, “Learning Fail..” is displayed, and 3 seconds later “Please Send Signal” is displayed again. Please do this procedure again from step 6.

To erase the learned code

After step 7, touch “Clear” and the display changes to “Clear?”. If “Yes” is touched at this time, the newly learned code is erased. If “No” is touched, the code is not erased, and the commander returns to its previous condition.

■) will appear next to the

Operation

Box number assigned for new code

5 Touch “Learning Start”.

“Please Send Signal” is displayed.

Message window

Command button

Name input button

You can test the learned code

Touch “TEST” after “Learning OK” is displayed in step 7. The learned code is sent from the commander, and if correct, the operation corresponding to the learned code is performed.

You can make a name of up to 14 characters for the learned

code

Touch name input buttons as displayed in step 4 to enter the name.

Adjusting the Commander’s Operating Environment

Notes

• Normally, in the areas from A to J, there is a total of 80 BOX

• To learn commands such as volume, fast-forward, rewind (etc.)

Operation

• Some remote control codes cannot be learned.

p Adjusting the position of the touch panel (LCD)

Adjust the position of the LCD when it shifts from the normal operating position.

1 Touch TOUCH PANEL on the SETUP screen.

2 Touch the center of each of the 4 dots.

p Setting the AUTO POWER function

Numbers that can be used with the Learning function. However, depending on the signals of the codes being learned, it may not be possible for the commander to store codes for all 80 BOX Numbers.

that are generally performed by continuously pressing the button, press and hold the button until “Learning OK” appears in step 7. For other commands such as play, pause, and stop (etc.) where continuously holding the button is not necessary, learning is usually possible by pressing the button once.

Other setup

The TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT screen appears.

(For details, see “Touch panel adjustment” on page 6.) “Adjusted” appears in a short while and long beep is emitted.

ON: When a video function (DVD, etc.) is selected, the

commander sends numerous codes to the appropriate Sony AV components. At this time, the TV automatically switches to VIDEO 1 input mode.* Example) When you select DVD, the following occurs. 1 The receiver/amplifier switches to DVD player

operation mode.

2 The TV turns on. 3 The DVD player turns on. 4 The TV automatically selects VIDEO 1 input.

OFF: When a function is selected, the commander code

applies only to receiver/amplifier operation.

p Changing the function of the SYSTEM STANDBY button

ALL OFF: Switches power of all Sony AV components

off.

ON/OFF: Switches only the receiver/amplifier on or

off.

p Setting the operation beep sound on or off

A beep can be set to sound or not sound when the touch panel is touched.

Touch ON (sound) or OFF (no sound) in BEEP:ON OFF in the SETUP screen.

p Setting the warning alarm on or off

A warning alarm can be set to sound or not sound when a communication error has occurred.

Touch ON (sound) or OFF (no sound) in ALARM:ON OFF in the SETUP screen.

p Returning settings to their factory preset settings

Use this function to erase all memorized settings and return them to their factory presets. Please note that once erased, settings cannot be returned.

1 Touch ALL CLEAR on the SETUP screen. 2 Touch YES.

p CONTROL A1 auto function (AUTO FUNC)

ON: When a component connected via a CONROL A1

cord is played, the power to this unit is turned on and the function selector is automatically set for that component.

OFF: When you do not want linked control of

connected components, select [OFF]. When AUTO FUNC does not appear in the display, use the JOG DIAL to scroll the screen until AUTO FUNC appears.

* Switching to VIDEO 1 input may not be automatic on all Sony

TVs. This is because some TVs cannot receive remote control codes immediately after being turned on.

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Sony RM-TP503 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preparations

Compatible Components and Functions

Preparing the Commander

Screen Hierarchy

Front panel

Location of Parts and Basic Operations

Rear panel

Operation

Basic Operations

Example: Operating a CD Player

Example: Operating the Tuner

Example: Recording from CD to MD

Performing Several Commands in Sequence Automatically (Macro Play)

Selecting Sound Fields

Adjusting Sound Fields

Adjusting the Commander’s Operating Environment