SONY
3-856-606-11 (1)
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Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
RM-VU
Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in Malaysia
English
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
harm ful Interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipm ent 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
receiver.
♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or m odifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
* Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace
them, for example — the code numbers you've set are
automatically erased and must be reset.
* If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe
the contaminated area of the battery compartment
with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new
ones. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove
the batteries when you plan to not use the
Commander for a long period of time.
Setting Up the Commander
TV. VCR, or Cable Box
Set to TV, VCR. or CBL
Press the
POWER SLE EP
button while ({ ) s
pressing the
SLEEP button.
Enter code. (J)
AV C6L
VCR . i i . TV
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(Qs) + ( POWER
Enter next
code
(ent)
About This Remote
Commander
This Remote Commander can
operate any of the following audio
and video components. Each
component is assigned a different
position on the Commander's slide
switch:
Component Type Position
Cable box
TV
VCR
Receiver/amp, CD player, tape deck,
or a second TV, VCR, or cable box
If You Have Sony Components...
You won't need to set up the Commander before you
start using it. (This Commander is preset at the factory
to operate Sony brand components.) However, you will
need to set up the Commander if you have a cable box.
Also, slide switch position AV is factory preset for Sony
receivers. If want to control different component
with AV, you must first set up the Commander as
described following.
If You Do Not Have Sony
Components...
VCR , i 1 , TV
nr-1 ^
CBL
TV
VCR
AV
AV CBL
Aim at your ^
component ^
Audio Components or
Second TV, VCR or
Cable Box
Set to AV
li' ^ 'Jj
Enter code for ^ ^ (f^p)component type ^
Component
VC R 1
Rec t'i\ er /am p 4
CD pl ay er
Tap o do ck 6
TV
Continue with
procedures
+ (power)
Code
5
H
Cable box CBL
TV
VCR
Receiver/amp, CD player, tape deck.
or a second TV, VCR, or cable box
TV
VCR
AV
If You Have Sony Components...
You won't need to set up the Commander before you
start using it. (This Commander is preset at the factory
to operate Sony brand components.) However, you will
need to set up the Com mander if you have a cable box,
Also, slide switch position AV is factory preset for Sony
receivers. If you want to control different component
with AV, you must first set up the Commander as
described following.
If You Do Not Have Sony
Components...
You'll need to follow the instructions in this manual to
preset the Remote Commander with the correct code
numbers for each of your com ponents.
If You Have Video Components that
Are Connected to an Audio System...
See "Setting Up Video Components That Are
Connected to an Audio System".
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size
AA batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the O and O on the batteries with the
o and O on the battery compartment.
Set to AV
E
^33 s) + (POWER^
Enter code for ^ (
component type ^ ^
Component
VCR 1
Receiver/amp
CD player 5
Tape deck 6
TV
Cable box
Code
4
8
9
Continue with
procedures
step 1; Entering the Code Number
If you are setting up the Commander to operate
components on position AV, you must first complete
the procedures described under "Before You Set Up
AV,..".
Set the slide switch on the
Remote Commander to the
position of the com ponent that
you want to set up.
See "Component Code Numbers", and find the
two-character code number for your component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the
number that's listed first to complete the steps that
follow.
For example, if you're setting up a Philips VCR,
you would use code number 10.
Brand
Philips VCR
Component
iri'i
.........
Code No.
10, 08, 09
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Notes on Batteries
• Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six
months. If the Rem ote Commander does not operate
properly, the batteries might be worn out. W hen
replacing batteries, replace both of them with new
ones.
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix
different types of batteries together.
If your component is not listed, see "Searching for
the Correct Code".
Press the POWER button sle ep
while pressing the SLEEP ^3 s)
button.
Enter the component's code
number.
For example, if you're entering
the code for a Philips VCR, you
would press and release 1, then
press and release 0.
•> Press and release the ENT button
to store the code number in the
Commander's mem ory.
6 Go to "Step 2: Checking if the Code Number
Works" to finish setting up.
(POWER^
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Your Code
Number
Step 2: Checking if the Code
Number Works
1 Using the component's original remote control (or
the power switch on the component itself), power
on the component.
2 Aim the RM--V12 Remote
Commander at the component and ( POWER J
press the POWER button.
The component should power off.
3 When the component powers off,
press the POWER button again to
turn it back on. Then check that
the Commander is operating the
other functions of your
component. Press the channel
and volume control buttons.
you play your audio components through your
receiver (or amplifier).
This feature lets you control the volume of your
components without first having to change the
Commander's slide switch to the component's audio
source.
Position
CBL
TV
VCR
AV Receiver/amp
For example,
program s, vou don't need to change the slide switch
from VCR to TV.
Factory Preset
Audio Plays Through:
TV
TV
TV
to control the volume for vour VCR
If the Commander Doesn't
Seem to Be Working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the
other codes listed for your component.
• If - after trying all the codes listed for your
component - you still cannot get the Commander to
work properly, try the search method described
under "Searching for the Correct Code".
If the Commander Seems to Be
Working Properly...
• You're finished setting up the Com mander for this
component.
• If you're setting up more than one component (or a
TV/VCR combination), you'll need to complete these
procedures for each component you plan to use with
the Commander.
• Use the label (supplied) to write down the code
numbers of your components. Then affix the label to
the back of the Commander.
Before You Set Up AV...
Before you set up the Commander to operate
component on position AV, you must first define the
type of component you want to use at this position.
To define the type of component you want to use,
complete the following procedure:
1
Set the slide switch on the
Remote Commander to AV.
2
Press the POWER button while sleep
pressing the SLEEP button. ^ + (^power^
3
Enter one of the codes from the following table,
based on the type of component you're setting up:
Component Type
VCR 1
Rcceiver/amp
CD player
Tape deck
TV
Cable box
For example, if you're .setting up a CD player, you
would press and release 5.
4 Press and release the ENT button
to store the code number in the
Commander's mem ory.
To finish setting up the component, go to "Step 1:
Entering the Code Number" and com plete the
procedures that are described.
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Code No.
4
5
6
8
9
Changing the Factory Preset
Audio Source
If your \’ideo components are connected to an audio
system, voLi probably play your TV and VCR's audio
through your audio receiver, instead of your TV
speakers. If so, you can change the factory preset so
that you can control the volume of your video
components without first having to switch to the
receiver (AV). To change the factory preset audio
source for vour video components, follow the
procedures in "Setting Up a Video Component That's
Connected to an Audio System".
Setting Up a Video Component
That's Connected to an Audio
System
Use the following procedure to change the factory
preset audio source for your video components. You
can change this either before or after you set up the
Commander to u'ork with your component.
1 Set the slide switch on the
Remote Commander to the
position of the video component
that you want to set up.
2 Press the POWER button while J.
pressing the SLEEP button. ^
3 To control the component's
sound through your receiver
which is assigned to AV, press
the VOL - button.
To control the component's
sound through your receiver
which is assigned to TV, press
the VOL + button.
VOL
4 Press and release the ENT button
to store your setting in the
Commander's mem ory.
5 If you haven't already done so, finish setting up
the component by completing the procedures
under "Step 1; Entering the Code Number".
Using the Remote
Commander
Turning On/Off a Component
1 Set the slide switch on the avcol
Remote Commander to the ^, f--'.
^POWER^
TV
_________
Cable box
For example, if you're setting up a CD player, you
would press and release 5.
4 Press and release the ENT button
to store the code number in the
Commander's mem ory.
To finish setting up the component, go to "Step 1;
Entering the Code Number" and com plete the
procedures that are described.
Searching for the Correct Code
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your
component and you still cannot get the Commander to
work, try these steps:
1 Using the component's original remote control (or
the power switch on the component itself), power
on the component.
2 Set the slide switch on the
Remote Commander to the
position of the com ponent that
yoirwant to set up.
3 Press the POWER button while
pressing the SLEEP button.
4 Press and release the CH +
button. Then press and release
the POWER button.
5 Repeat step 4 until your component powers off.
Pressing CH + and POWER repeatedly will try
every available code until the correct one is found.
Be patient as you do this; it m ay take 50 or 60 tries
until the correct code number is located.
6 When the component powers off, press and
release the ENT button to store the code
number in the Com mander's memory.
7 Check that the Com mander is
operating the other functions of
your component. Turn on the
component again; then press the
channel and volume control buttons.
If it seems to be working properly, you're done
setting up the Commander.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work
properly, see "Troubleshooting".
Setting Up Video
Components That Are
Connected to an Audio
System
The Remote Commander is factory preset based on the
assumption that you play the audio portion of your
video programs through your TV's speakers, and that
Using the Remote
Commander
Turning On/Off a Component
1 Set the slide switch on the
Remote Commander to the
position of the com ponent that
you want to turn on/off.
2 Point the Commander directly at the component.
3 Press the POWER button to
power on/off the component.
Note: There may be cases you may turn on/off the
cable box by pressing the CH+ or CH- buttons on the
Commander.
(^pow er )
Operating a Component
1 Make sure the slide switch is set to the component
you want to operate.
2 Point the Commander directly at the component.
3 Press the button for the function you want to use.
See "Remote Button D escriptions" for complete
descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.
Remote Button Descriptions
Remote
Button
(tw vi de^
(pOWER^
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©
Operates
TV
VCR
All
components
TV
VCR
Cable box
Receiver/amp
CD player Selects the track number. 0
Function
Selects the input mode
Turns on and off the
component
Selects the channel. For
example, to go to channel
5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5
and ENT.)
You can also change the
channel with CH -»-/-.
Selects the input source;
1 selects VIDEOl
2 selects VIDE02
3 selects VIDE03
4 selects TUNER
5 selects CD PLAYER
6 selects TAPE DECK
8 selects TV
9 selects CABLE BOX
(7 and 0 do not have an
assigned function)
selects track 10.
To select track numbers
above 10, see DISP.
Remote
Button
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(3*
REC
CID
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CH
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(recali^
Operates
Tape deck Selects the tape direction;
TV
VCR
CD player Selects track numbers 10
TV
VCR
Cable box
VCR Rewind
CD player
Tape deck
VCR
CD player
Tape deck
VCR Fast-forward
CD player Selects next track
Tape deck
VCR
Tape deck
VCR
CD player
Tape deck
VCR
CD player
Tape deck
TV
VCR
Cable box
Receiver Presetting frequency up: +,
TV
Cable box
Receiver/amp
TV
Receiver/amp
TV
Cable box
Function
1 selects Deck A (dual
cassette deck only*)
2 selects Deck B (dual
cassette deck only*)
0 functions as ^ REV
button, or switches play
sides
(The other buttons do not
have assigned functions)
Displays the current
channel on TV
Displays the on-screen
menu (Sony VCR only)
and above. For example,
to select track 15, press
and then press 5.
DISP
Used with 0-9 buttons to
change channels. For
example, to go to channel
5, press
5 and ENT. You
can also change the
channel with CH +/-.
Selects previous track
Rewind
Play
Play (in normal direction)
Fast-forward
Record
To record, press ► while
pressing •.
First release then
release •.
Stop
Pause
Channel up; +.
Channel down;-
down: -, or tuning
frequency up;+, down: -
Volume up; +
Volume down: -
Mutes volume on TV
Press again to turn muting
off.
Functions as the JUMP,
FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
RETURN button.
Component Code Numbers
TV and VCR Codes
Brand Component Code No.
Sony
Admiral
(M.Wards)
Aiwa
AOC
Audio D ynamic VCR
Beil & Howell
(M. Wards)
Brocsonic VCR
Canon VCR 09, 08
Citizen VCR 32
Craig
Croslex TV 11
Curtis M athis VCR
Daewoo
Daytron TV
DBX VCR 14, 36, 37
Dimensia VCR 04
Emerson
Fisher VCR 30, 34, 35, 33
Funai
General Electric VCR
Goldstar VCR
Hitachi
VCR 01 (VTR3: VHS)
TV
VCR
TV 02, 14, 09
VCR
TV
VCR
TV 14, 09, 38
TV
VCR
TV 22, 23, 20, 21
TV 03,19, 23
VCR
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
VCR
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
TV
VCR
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
VCR 08, 04, 05
TV 31,13, 03, 32
02 (VTR2: 8 m m)
03 {VTRl: Beta)
01
27
38
12
14, 37
30, 43
17, 19
03, 12
15, 02, 32
04, 38, 09
41, 12,09
35, 36, 03
36 (TV) &
41 (VCR)
13
4T 19, 20, 16, 17,
18
22,13, 20,21,23,
03,15
21 (TV) &
20, 19 (VCR)
25
38
29, 04, 09
02,18, 03, 07
27 (TV) &
21,22 (VCR)
32
03,13,12, 30
TV code &
32 (VCR) -
manufacturer
Shifts band (FM/AM)
Selects next disc
or deck B (dual cassette
Used this switch to change
to the specific component
that you want to operate
Used for operating a Sleep
function on TV (works
only for TV with a Sleep
function)
AV C6l
VCB . 1 i . TV
[f f 1 U ' 1
SLEEP
OD
Receiver
CD player
Tape deck Selects tape deck; deck A
All
[I components
TV
• For details, see "Note on Operating a Dual Cassette
Deck".
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions
of your TV, VCR, or cable box. The functions of the
Commander are limited to the functions of the
components themselves. For example, if your TV does
not have a Recall function, the RECALL button on this
Commander will not function with your TV.
if your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its
volume switch 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 with the
Commander.
• If your video components are connected to an audio
system, make sure you've set up the Commander as
described in "Setting Up Video Components That Are
Connected to an Audio system".
Note on Operating a Dual Cassette Deck
To select a deck A or B on a dual cassette deck, use
either the number buttons (1 and 2), or the RECALL
button, depending on the type of the rem ote
commander supplied with your dual cassette deck, as
explained below.
• If the deck's com mander has two sets of tape
operating buttons and has no A/B button for deck
selection, use the number buttons (1 and 2); the 1
button selects Deck A, and the 2 button selects Deck
B,
• If the deck's com mander has one set of tape operating
buttons, and has an A/B button for deck selection,
use the RECALL button to select Deck A or B.
JC Penny VCR
TV
JVC
VCR
TV
Kenwood
VCR
KTV TV
LXl (Sears) VCR
TV 02, 03,11,25,19,
09,05,04, 30,14,
36, 37
03,02, 30, 07
14, 36, 37
28,29
14, 36, 32, 37
33, 13, 03, 23, 34
38, 32, 05, 33, 34,
30,35
12
Magnavox VCR 10, 08, 09
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
Marantz VCR
11,12, 13, 03
11, 18{TV)&
09, 10, (VCR)
14, 36, 37
Marta VCR 32
Memorex VCR 09, 35
Minolta VCR
05, 04
Mitsubishi/MGA VCR 23, 24, 25, 26
TV
Multitech VCR
24, 03, 12
25, 38,21
NEC VCR 14, 36, 37
TV
03,12
Olympic VCR 09, 08
Panasonic
Pentax
Phiico
VCR 08, 09, 06, 07
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
18,16,17, 07
18 (TV) &
08, 09 (VCR)
VCR 05, 04
VCR 08, 09
TV
11, 13,03
Philips VCR 10, 08, 09
TV
Pioneer VCR
TV
Portland
Quasar
TV
VCR
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
Radio Shack
TV
11
08
37, 18,19
03, 08
08,09
18,07
18 (TV) & 09
(VCR)
02,12, 24, 23
RCA /PROSCAN VCR 04, 05, 08,09,10,
11, 12, 13
TV
02, 03, 04, 05, 06,
07,08
TV/VCR
Combo
Realistic
Sansui
VCR
VCR 14
Singer VCR
18 (TV) & 08
(VCR)
09, 30, 28, 35, 24,
38
15
Brand
Samsung VCR
Sanyo VCR
Scott
Sharp
Shintom
Signature 2000
{M. Wards)
Sylvania VCR
Symphonic VCR
Tashiro VCR
Tatung VCR
Teac
Technics VCR
Toshiba VCR
Videch
Wards VCR
Yamaha VCR
Zenith VCR
Component
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
TV 25
VCR
TV 23, 12
VCR
TV
VCR
VCR
TV
TV
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
VCR
TV
TV
TV
TV
Code No.
22, 13, 21
26, 12,13, 03
23, 27 (TV) &
21,22, 26 (VCR)
30, 35
12, 13, 21, 35, 23.
24, 25, 26
27, 28
14, 13,15
15
38, 27
14, 09
10, 08, 09, .38
11, 12, 03
38
23, 39
23 (TV) & 38
(VCR)
32
14, 36, 37
14, 36, 38, 37
09, 08
12, 11
19, 14
31,03, 12
27, 28, 35, 31, 32
13,03, 15, 12
30, 14, 36, 37
31
09, 10
Cable Box Codes
Brand - C-ode No.
Hamlin/Regal 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
jerrold/G.i. 01,02, 03,04, 05, 06. 07, 08,
Oak 27, 28, 29
Panasonic 19, 20, 21
Pioneer 14, 15
Scientific A tlanta 09,10,11
Tocom 16, 17
Zenith 12, 13
18
ReceiveryArnpiitier Codes
Brand
Sony
Aiwa
Dcnon
Fisher
JVC
Kenwood
Magnavox
Nakamichi
Onkyo
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Sansui
Sharp 12, 30
Teac
Technics
Yamaha 10,11
Code No.
01
22, 27
12, 13,14
34
05, 06
03, 04
35
16
09, 20
21
24
02, 25
28, 29, 31
16,17, 23
15,18,19
07, 08, 21
Mini Hi-Fi component system codes
Brand
Sony
Admiral
Aiwa 22
Denon
Garrard
Harman
Jensen
JVC 06
Kenwood 04
Marantz 32
McIntosh
Onkyo 09
Panasonic
Pioneer 25
RCA 26
Sansui 17
Sharp 30
Code No.
Receiver
01
33 33
27 32 16
12
19 37
38 43
37
05 05
03
39 43
21
12
for each section
CD Tape
01 01
30
24
31
06 04
09
08 07
26
17 09
29
13 20
11 25
16 18
28
24 13
-
-
13
-
29
03
08
28
-
19
-
I ipv/i ic:i I
Tape Deck Codes
Brand Code No.
Sony
Aiwa
Denon
Fisher
JCV
Kenwood
Nakamichi 15
Onkyo
Par\asonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
Sansui
Sharp
Teac
Technics
Yamaha 11, 12
CD Player Codes
Brand Code No.
Sony
Aiwa 30, 32
Denon
Fisher
JVC 05, 06, 07
Kardon
Kenwood 08,09,10
Magna vox 22, 23
Nakamichi
Onkyo
Panasonic 29
Philips 22, 26
Pioneer
RCA 12,38,39
Sansui 14, 16,34
Sanyo 27
Shewood 41
Sharp
Teac
Technics 03,04, 29
Yamaha
01
16, 22, 23
13
30
03, 04
07,08
09, 10, 21
19
24
02,20
26,27
15,18
13
14,17
05, 06, 19
01
24
27
40
14
17, 18
02,12
24, 28
15,25,37
19, 20, 21
Teac
Teclinics 21
Yamaha 10
15
07
08
U 20
29 19
03 05
04
19 11
14
06
12
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems setting up
or using the Remote Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go
through the procedures described under “Setting Up
the Commander". If the code that's listed first for
vour component doesn't work, try all the codes listed
for your component — in the order in which they're
listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your
component is not listed in this manual), try using the
procedures under "Searching for the Correct Code”.
• When setting up the component, if you press the
wrong button, move the slide switch to a different
position. Then reset the slide switch and start the
procedures over again.
• Check that the slide switch is set to the component
you want to control.
• Check that you're aiming the Commander directly at
the component, and that there are no obstructions
between the Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you're using arc not worn
out, and that they're inserted correctly. Note that
whenever you remove the batteries — to replace
them, for example — the preset codes are erased from
memory and must be reset.
• Check that the component has infrared remote
capability. For example, if your component didn't
come with a remote, it probably isn't capable of being
controlled by a remote commander.
• If your video components are connected to an audio
system, make sure you've set up the Commander as
described in "Setting Up Video Components That Are
Connected to an Audio systeni".
Specifications
Operable distance
Power requirem ents
Battery life
Dimensions
Mass
Supplied Accessories Label (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Approximately 7 m (23 ft.)
(varies depending on the component
of each manufacturer)
Two size AA batteries (not supplied)
Approx. 6 months
(varies depending on frequency of
use)
69 X 195 X 40 mm (w/h/d)
(2 "^/4 X 7 V1 X 1 '/s inches)
Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz)
(not including batteries)
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