Sony RM-V10A User Manual

RM-V10A

SERVICE MANUAL

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3-758-868-51 MANUAL INSTRUCTION (ENGLISH)

US'Model

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9-959-787-11

REMOTE COMMANDER

Sony Corporation

Consumer A&V Products Company

Personal A&V Products Div.

Published by Home A&V Products Div. Quality Engineering Dept.

®

English

Printed in USA

© 1994.8

WARNING

This equipnnait has been tested and fbimd to comply witii
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
die PCC 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 used in
accordance widi the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, diere is no
guarantee diat interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning

tire equ^ment off and on, tile user b encouraged to try to
correct flie interference by <me or more of tiie following
measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

■ Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver

■ Coinect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuit from that

to whidi the receiver b connected

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in tiib manual could void your autiiority
to operate tills equ^ment

Contents

S«t№ig up tti* RMnoto CommandMr

Instiling the Batteries
Setting the Code . ..

Slepl: Entering âie Code Nuniber
Step Z* Checkbtg if the Code Number Works
Searching foc dtt Correct Code

Using th« Remote Commander

Turning On/Off a CcMnpmient
pperathig a Component..
Remote Button Deaerations

Notes on Using the Remote Commander

Component Code Numbers 12

TV and VCR Codes 12
Cable Box Codes 13

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Operable dktMtce ApproximateV 23 ft. (7 m) (varies depending on the

Power requirements
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Supplied Accessories

Derign and specifications subject to change without notice.

oarnponent of Mdimamifadmi)
Two she AA batteries (not supplied)

Approximateiyrixmortihs (varies'depending on
ftequenqrofusd

2 3/4 X 7 3M X15A inches (wlhM)
(S9x 195 x 40 mm)

Approidaurtiely 35 m (100 ÿ Otnt induditig batteries)
Label (1), stand (1)

Setting Up the Remote Commander

Befote you can start using the Remote Commander, you must
first set it up. This booklet describes everything you need to
know to setup the Commander, induding:

■ Installing the batteries (instructions are on page 5)

■ Presetting die Commander wiúi the codes for your TV, VCR,
and cable box (instructions begin on page 6)

About Prosotting the Commander

This Remote Commander is preset at die foctory to operate

Sony brand TVs (using code na 01) and Sony brand VHS

VCRs (using code na 01). If you're using diisCbnunander

with a Sony TV and a Sony VHS VCR, you won't need to

preset the Commander bd(»e you start using it
To set up this Remote Commander to use with other (non­Sony) manufacturer's TVs, VCRs, and cable bwces, you'll need
to follow the instructions in diis booklet to preset the Remote
Commander with the correct code number for your TV, VCR.

and cable box.

Note

The Commander can be set tq> to operate only one component

ofeach category (TV, VCR, od>le box) at a time—unless their

code numbers tuqipen to be the same. For example, you cannot

set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV and a Panasonic
TV at the same dme (because they use different code numbers).

Installing the Batteries

■ Slide open the battery craxipartment and insert two size AA
batteries (not supplied).

Be sure to line up tfve and - on the batteries witf\ the ♦ and

- on the battery compartment

NotM on Batteries

■ Under nonnal conditions, batteries will last up to six
months. If the Remote Commander does not operate
properly, the batteries might be worn out. When replacing
batteries, rq>lace bodtof dtem with new ones.

■ E>o not mix old batteries widi new ones or mix different
types of batteries together.

■ Whenever you remove the batteries—to replace them, for

example—the code numbers you've set are automadadly
erased and must be reset

■ If the electrtdyte inside the battery should leak, ttw

contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth
and rqjlace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the

electrotyte âx>m leakh^ lemove the batteries when fou plân
to rtot use the Commander for a kng period of dme.

Setting the Code

Step 1: Entering th« Code Number

1 Power off component you want

to set up. Then set the slide switdi
on the iwmote Commander to VCR
(to set up a VCR), CABLE (to set up

a cable box), or TV (to set up a TV).

2 Turn to "Compment Code Numbers* on page 12, and find

the two-character code number for your component.
If mc»re than one code number is listed, use the number

that's listed Rist to complete the steps dut follow.

For example, if you're
setting up a №uip's VCR,

you wotud use code
munberOS.

If yoiu- component is not listed, see "Seaidiing for the
Correct Code* on page 8.

CABLE

3 Press and release the S (SET) button.

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4 Enter die cmnponent's code number.

FPr example, if you're entering the
code for a flip's VCR, you would
press and release 0, then press and
releases.

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5 Press and release dte ENTER button

to store dte code number in the

Commander's memory.

6 Go to "Stm 2: Checking if the Code Number Works*

page 7 to iWdi setting up.

I setting up

on

step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works

1 Aim tfte Remote Commander at die

c(»nponent and press die POWER
button.

The component should power on.

2 When the component powers on,

dieck that die Comnumder is
<^>etating die other functions of your
component. Press the channel and
volume control buttons.

If die Commander Doetn*t Seem to Be Working...

■ First, try repeating these setup procedures udng die other
codes listed for your component (see page 12).

■ If—after trying all the codes listed for your component—
you still cannot get the Commander to woric properly, try
die search mediod described under "Searching for die
Correct Code" on page 8. '

If tha Commandar Soam* to Ba Working Proparly...

■ You're finished setting up die Commander for diis
component

■ If you're setting up more than <wie component (or a TV/VCR
cmnbination), you'll need to cmnplete diese procedures for
each comptaient you plan to use with die Commander.

■ Use die label (supplied) to write down die code numbers of
your components. Then affix die label to the back of die
Commander.

Searching for the Conrect Code

If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your component
aiid you stQl cannot get №e Commander to work (or if your

componentisnot lisM in this manual), try these steps:
1 Power off the component you want cable

to set up. Then set the slide switch vcW'S^ir-TV
on dte Remote Coaoiunander to VCR
(to set up a VCR), CABLE (to set up

a cable pox), or TV (to set up a TV).

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2 Press and release the S (SET) button.

3 Press and release AeC№> button.

Then press aiul release die POWER
butioa

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0(W)

4 Repeat st№ 2 rmtil your component powers on.

Pressing Olf arid POWER repeated^ will try e

available code until foe correct one b found. Be patient as

IR repeated^ will try every
srrect one b found. Be I

t may take 50 or 60 tries until foe correct code

5 When foe component powers on,

press and release the ENTER button
to store foe code number in the
Commander's memory.

6 ChedcfoatfoeCdmmanderb

opmdng foe other functions of your
component Press the charuwl and

volmne centred buttons. If foe

Commander seems to be working
mxiperly, imu're done setting up foe

Command.

If you still carmot get foe Conunaiuier to work prt^eriy, see

'Troubleshooting* on page 14.

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Using the Remote Commander

Turning On/Off a Component

1 Set the slide swifcdi on the Remote

Commander to VCR (to turn on/otf
a VCR), CABLE (to turn on/off a
cable box), or TV (to turn on/off on a
TV).

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2 PràUdw Commander direedy at the componeid.

VCR

3 Press die POWER button to power

on/off the component

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Operating a Component

1 Make sure the slide switch is set to the compeonent you

want to operate.*

2 Pdnt die Commander direedy at the component
3 Press the button for die function you want to use.

See ^Remote Button Descriptions* on page 10 for complete
descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.

» Some buttons on dve Commander work exclusively with

specific components. These buttons also function

independent of die position of die slide switch. For example,

you can use die tape transport buttons (rewind, play, fast-

forward, record, stop, and pause) to control the VCR even if

die switch is set to TV or CABLE. Fte a cootqilefe list of

the buttons that work independendy, see the Hghlighted
buttons in die table on the following pages.

Remote Button Descriptions

Not«;

Buttons that are highlighted in the following table operate
independent of the position of the slide switch.

1 Rrmntt' button

(mwa)

0

Opcrntt’S r unction

TV
VCR

TV
VCR

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Cable box

TV
VCR
Cable box*

TV
VCR
Cable box

TV

Changes the input mode

Used for setting up the Commander to operate
your TV, VOI, and cable box

Turns on and off the component

Changes the chameL for example, to go to
channels, press 0 and 5.

You can <is> change the channel with CH r-K
Displays the current channel on TV

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TV
VCR
Cable box

VCR Rewind

1

VCR Play
VCR Fast-foneard
VCR

VCR
VCR

Used with 0-9 buttons to change channels
for example, to go to channel S, press $ and
ENTER.

You can also change the channel with CH-r-l-.

Record
To record, press ^ while pressing #.
First release «»■, then release •.

Stop
Pause

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TV
VCR
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TV Volume up: tf

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Channeidown:-

Volume dcnwi:-

TV Mutes volume on TV

TV

.

TV
VCR
Cable box

Press again to turn MUTING oH.

Functions as the JUMP, FlASHBACK,or
CHANNEL RETURN button, depending on the
TV's manufacturer

Used to SMritdi to VCR, cable box, or TV
operation. (Note: You do not need to use this
switch when using the buttons highlighted in

' ttetide^

* If your cable box is a Scientific Atlanta moddäiat does not

have a power-on buttcm, you can turn on tiie cable b<»( by
pressing the CH+ or CH- buttons on tite Commander.

NotM on Using tho Remote Commander

■ Using tills Ccnninander will not increase the functions of
your TV, VCR, or cable box. The functions of the
Commander are limited to tile functions of the TV, VCR, or
cable bm itself. Fbr example, if your TV does not have a
RECALL functkxi, tiie RECALL button on tills Commander
will not function with your TV.

■ If your cable box can control vdume, be sure to set its
volume switdi to a medium position. If the volume on the
cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to

adjust your TV's volume wiöi die Commander.

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Troubleshooting

If you^ having proMMiu Mtting up or iMtog tiM

Ramota Commindan

■ When setting iq> the Cbomiandcr, eaiefaUy gd throu^ the
prooeduzes described under'*Set^ the on page & II the
code that's listed first for your component doesn't woiK try all Bw
codes for ymir component—In the order in which they're liated. 1/
aU ttte co^ Ml to woik (or if your component is not listed in this
manual), try using the procedures under '’Searching for the Correct

Code” on page 8. If, aftw trying all this, yon shO cannot get the
Commander to operate property, see‘'Customer Support

Infoanation'' below.

S Chedr dttt you're Bbtdng dre Commander cUreedy at the

component and drat duo« are no obsiructiora between the
Commander and the component.

■ Make sure die batteries you're usitig ate not worn out; and that
they're inserted correct^. Note diat whenever you remove dw
batteries — to replace dwm, for example—the code numbers
you've set are automstieatly erased and must bs reset.

■ When using the COmnumder, note that some buttons work
exdusivdy widi spedfle components. Ihese buttons also function
indepetulent of die posidon the slide switch. For example, you
can use die tape transport buttons to control the VCR even if the
sUde switch is set tolVor CABLE, Bor a con^lete Bst of the
buttons that work independendy, see die hi^iU^ted buttons in the

table on pages 10 duot^h IL

Customer Support Infonnntion

If—after you've read dirou^ this manual—you a till cannot get the
Reotote Commander to woric properly, call die Sony Customer
Sqrport Helpline at 1- 800^-2217.

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