Sony RM-U401 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

RM-U401

 1998 by Sony Corporation

Precautions

About This Manual

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the receiver.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The instructions in this manual are for model RM-U401. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front side.

Conventions

The following icon is used in this manual:

z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Before You Use Your Remote

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Check that you received the following item with the remote: R6 (size-AA) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the receiver.

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When to replace batteries

Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.

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Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations 4

Parts Description 4

Advanced Remote Operations 11

Changing the Factory Setting of a Function

Button 12

Additional Information 13

Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

This chapter provides information on the location of buttons and how to use them to perform basic operations.

Parts Description

SLEEP

1 4 7

SHIFT

10 - / - -

D.SKIP

VIDEO2VIDEO1

TAPETV

PHONOTUNER

SOUND FIELD

GENRE

1/u

2 5 8

ENTER

D.TUNING

P(9

ANT

TV/VTR

VIDEO3

5.1 IN

MODE

MASTER VOLUME

++ ––

DISC

ON/OFF

BASS

BOOST

MUTING

SYSTEM STANDBY

3 6 9

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DVD

TV CONTROL

CH/PRESET

3 2

1 Function buttons

Press one of the buttons to select the component you want to use. When you press a button, the receiver and the selected component turn on. If the component does not turn on, press the power switch on the component.

To select Press

2 AV 1/u switch

Press to turn the audio and video components on or off.

3 SYSTEM STANDBY switch

Press to turn off the receiver and other audio/video components at the same time.

Location of Parts and Basic Remote Operations

VCR

DVD player DVD TV, DBS tuner, or LD

player Tape deck TAPE MD deck MD CD player CD Built-in tuner TUNER Turntable PHONO the component connected

to the 5.1/DVD INPUT jacks on the receiver

Sony VCRs become operable when you press the VIDEO1, 2, or

3 button. These buttons correspond to VHS, Beta, and 8mm, respectively.

VIDEO1 (VCR mode 3), VIDEO2 (VCR mode 1), or VIDE3 (VCR

mode 2)

5.1 IN

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

Note that the function buttons are factory-set as described in the table above. If you want to change the factory setting of the buttons to match your particular components, do the procedure “Changing the Factory Setting of a Function Button” on page 12.

4 MASTER VOLUME +/– buttons

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

If you have pressed the TV CONTROL button:

Press to adjust the volume level of the TV speakers.

5 MUTING button

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

If you have pressed the TV CONTROL button:

Press to mute the sound from the TV.

6 SLEEP button

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

Notes

• Before you turn on the receiver, make sure that you have turned the MASTER VOLUME control on the receiver to the leftmost position to avoid damaging your speakers.

• After you have selected VCR or DVD player, turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to match the component you selected.

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