SONY
3-858-408-11(1)
Remote Commander
RM-V40
Operating Instructions
© 1996 by Sony Corporation 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 harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Setting Up the Remote Commander
Before you can start using the Commander, you must first set it up.
This manual describes everything you need to know to set up the
Commander, including:
• Installing the batteries.
• Presetting the Commander with the codes for your TV, VCR, Cable
box, DBS tuner, and other audio components.
Presetting the Remote Commander
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs ,
VHS VCRs, DBS tuners, receivers, and CD players (using code No. 01
for each component). If you're using the Commander with a Sony TV,
VHS VCR, Receiver, and CD player, you won't need to preset the
Commander before you start using it.
To set up tfu? Commander to use with other (non-Sony) manufacturer's
components, you’ll need to follow the instructions in this manual to
preset the Commander with the correct code number for your
components.
Note
The Commander can be set up to operate only one component of each
category (VCR, AVI, AV2/CBL, DBS, or TV position of the slide
switch) at a time - unless their code numbers happen to be the same.
For example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV
and a Panasonic TV at the same time (because they use different code
numbers).
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the and - on the batteries with the + and - on the
battery compartment.
Notes on Batteries
• Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the
Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn
out. When 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 you take time to insert the batteries or press the buttons when
replacing the batteries, the code numbers will be erased.
• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a doth and
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte
from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the
Commander for a long period of time.
Setting the Code
Step 1: Entering the Code Number
1 Set the slide switch on the Commander to
the position that correspond to the desired
component.
2 See the tables in "Component Code numbers," and find the code
number in double figures for the desired component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that's listed
first to complete the steps below.
For example, if you're setting up a Philips' VCR, you would use the
code number 10.
If your component isn't listed, see "Searching for the Correct Code."
3 Press the SET button with a ball-point pen
tip etc., and release it.
4 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.
5 Press and release the ENTER button to
store the code number in the Commander's
memory.
6 Go to "Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works" to finish setting
* •
up-
step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works
1 Power on the component you want to set up with its power switch.
2 Aim the commander at the component and
press the POWER button.
The component should power off.
3 When the component powers off, check
that the commander is operating the other ŒJ |w|
functions of your component, such as
channel and volume control.
If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your component (see "Component Code Numbers").
• If - after trying all the codes listed for your component - you still
cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search method
described in "Searching for the Correct Code"
SET
©
0 0
(enter)
If the Commander Seems to Be Working Properly...
• You're finished setting up the Commander for your component.
• If you're setting up more than one component, 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.
Changing the Component Type on the AV1
and AV2/CBL Positions of the Slide Switch
On the positions AVI and AV2/CBL of the slide switch, the functions
to operate Sony brand receivers and CD player are preset at the factory
(using cord No. 4 and 5 respectively).
When you change the component type on the positions AVI and AV2/
CBL of the slide switch, complete the following procedures:
1 Set the slide switch to the AVI or AV2/
CBL position.
2 Press the SET button with a ball-point pen set
tip etc., and release it. ®
3 Enter one of the codes from the following table, correspond to the
component type you're setting up:
Component type
VCR
DBS
Code No.
1
0
Receiver 4
CD player 5
Tape deck
TV
Cable box
6
8
9
For example, if you're setting up a CD player, you would press and
release 5.
4 Press and release the ENTER button to ^
store the code number in the Commander's (^ENTERJ
memory.
To finish setting up the component, go to "Step 1: Entering the Code
Number" and complete 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 (or if your component is not
listed in this manual), try these steps.
1 Power on the component you want to set
up with its power switch. Then set the
slide switch on the commander to the
position that corresponds to the
component.
2 Press the SET button with a bail-point pen set
tip etc., and release it. ®
3 Press and release the CH+ button. Then Æ.
press and release the POWER button. i@I
4 Repeat step 3 until your component powers off.
Pressing the CH+ and POWER buttons repeatedly will try every
available code until the correct one is found. It may take up to about 50
to 60 tries until the correct code number is located.
5 When the component powers off, press and
release the ENTER button to store the code
number in the Commander's memory.
6 Check that the Commander is operating
* the other functions of your component.
Turn on the component again; then press
the CH and VOL buttons. If the
Commander seems to be working
properly, you have completed setting up
the Commander.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 2 and 5 and
search for another code. As the searching always start from 01, it will
stop again at the same code as the last searching. Pass the code and
continue searching until the next code which the component turns off.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
"Troubleshooting."
(enter)
Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an Audio System
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
hear the sound of your video components from your TV's speakers,
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
loudspeakers via your receiver (or amplifier).
Even if you are operating a video or audio component, this feature
enables you to control the volume of your TV or receiver without first
having to change the Commander's slide switch to the TV or AVI.
Position of the slide switch
VCR
DBS
Controls the volume of
TV
TV
TV TV
AVI
AV2/CBL
Component whose type is set on the
AVI position* *.
Component whose type is set on the
AVI position *.
For example, to control the volume for your VCR channels, you don't
need to change the slide switch from VCR to TV.
On the AVI position, the receiver is preset at the factory (using code
No. 4). The commander controls the receiver's volume, even if you
assign a component which has no volume control itself (e.g. CD
player, VCR) on the AVI position, when the slide switch is set to the
AVI position.
Changing the Factory Preset of the Volume Control
If your video components are connected to an audio system, you
probably hear your TV or VCR's sound from the loudspeakers via your
receiver, not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change
the factory preset so that you can control the volume of your video
components without first having to switch to the receiver (factory set
on AVI position). To change the factory preset of the volume control,
follow the procedures below.
You can change this either before or after you set up the Commander to
work with your component.
1 Set the slide switch to the position that you
want to set up.
2 Press the SET button with a bail-point pen
tip etc., and release it.
3 ©To control the component's sound from
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the loudspeakers via your receiver which
is assigned to AVI, press the VOL- button.
®To control the component's sound from
the loudspeakers via your receiver which (^muting}
is assigned to AV2/CBL, press the
MUTING button.
©To control the component's sound from
the TV speakers, press the VOL+ button. /nn)
4 Press and release the ENTER button to ^
store your setting in the Commander's ^NTE^
memory.
5 If you haven't already done so, finish setting up the component by
completing the procedures in "Step 1: Entering the Code Number".
Using the Remote Commander
Operating a Component
1 Make sure that the slide switch is set to the
position that correspond to your desired
component.
Point the Commander directly at the component,
2
Press the button for the function you want to use.
3
Sec "Remote Button Descriptions" for complete descriptions of the
buttons on the Commander.
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
* Using the Commander will not increase the functions of your TV or
other components. The functions of the Commander are limited to
the functions of the TV or other components. For example, if your TV
doesn't have a MUTE function,, the MUTE button on the Commander
will not function with your TV.
• Using the LIGHT function frequently of the Commander will shorten
the batterv life.
Remote Button Descriptions
Operating a TV
T) To turn on and off.
2 To change the input mode.
[3] To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5
and ENTER.)
m To display the current channel
on TV.
To enter the selection.
To move the cursor to the left.
H
m To move the cursor downward.
[8] Volume up: +
Volume down: -
[9] To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
[TÔ1 To mute the volume on the TV.
Press again to turn muting off.
M Set to TV (AVI or AV2/CBL on
which the TV is assigned).
UH To set up the Commander.
Q To operate SLEEP function on
the TV. (Works only for a TV
with the SLEEP function.)
H To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press 5 and ENTER.
15 To call up the MENU display
16 To move the cursor upward
17 To move the cursor to the right
3 Channel up: +
Channel down: -
(Ï1 To operate JUMP,
FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
RETURN function on the TV
depending on the setting of the
TV's manufacturer.
Operating a Cable box
T] To turn on and off.
2^ To set up the Commander
2 To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and
ENTER.)
SI To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
[U Set to AVI or AV2/CBL on
which the cable box is assigned.
[6] To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press 5 and ENTER.
in Channel up: +
Channel down: -
[8] To operate JUMP,
FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
RETURN function on the TV
depending on the setting of the
TV's manufacturer.
Notes
• There may be cases you may turn
on/off the cable box by pressing the
CH+ or CH-buttons on the
Commander.
* If your cable box can control
volume, be sure to set its volume
control 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.
Operating a VCR Operating a DBS tuner
To turn on and off.
To change the input mode.
To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5
and ENTER.)
To display the on-screen menu
(Sony VCR only).
To rccord,«press ► while
pressing #.
First release ►, then release •.
To pause
To rewind
To play
To stop
To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
Set to VCR (AVI or AV2/CBL
on which the VCR is assigned)
To set up the Commander.
To change the channel. For
example, to change to channel
5, press 5 and ENTER.
To fast-forward
Channel up: -f
Channel down: -
m To turn on and off.
[2] To switch the output of the
DBS receiver to the TV.
(When you connect a TV cable
or antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a TV
and DBS program.)
To bring up the Master Guide.
To scroll through the Master
Guide.
[5] To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
[6] Set to DBS (AVI or AV2/CBL
on which the DBS is assigned).
[t1 To select the channel that's
highlighted.
To bring up the Station Index
when a program guide is not
displayed.
[S] Channel up: +
Channel down: To page through the guide
when a program guide is
displayed
[9] To tune to the last tuned
station.
Operating a Receiver
^ To turn on and off.
2^ To set up the Commander.
3] To select the input source:
1 selects VIDEO 1
2 selects VIDEO 2
3 selects VIDEO 3
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).
[4] To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
[¿I Volume up: +
Volume down: -
[6] To mute the volume on a
receiver.
Press again to turn muting off.
[2 Set to AVI or AV2/CBL on
which the receiver is assigned.
rSl Presetting frequency up: +,
down: -
Tuning frequency up: +,
down: -
[E To shift band (FM/AM).
Note
On the AVI position of the slide
switch, the functions to operate Sony
brand receivers are preset at the
factory.
Operating a Tape Deck
To turn on and off.
To set up the Commander.
To select the tape direction:
1 selects Deck A (dual cassette
deck only*).
2 selects Deck B(dual cassette
deck only*).
0 functions as -4 REV button, or
switches play sides,
(The other buttons do not
have assigned functions).
To record, press ► while
a
pressing •./First release ►,
then release •.
To pause
To rewind
To stop
To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
Set to AVI or AV2/CBL on
which the tape deck is
assigned.
To play
To fast-forward
To select the tape deck: deck A
or deck B (dual cassette deck
only**).
* If your deck's commander has
two sets of tape operating
buttons and has no A/B button
for deck selection, use the
numeric buttons (1 and 2):
button 1 selects Deck A, and
button 2 selects Deck B.
** If the deck's commander has
one set of tape operating
buttons, and has an A/B
button for the deck section, use
the RECALL button to select
Deck A or B.
Operating a CD Piayer
^ To turn on and off.
2^ To set up the Comn\ander.
3] To select the track number. 0
selects track 10.
To select track numbers above
lOy see the descriptions on the
DISP button below.
To select numbers 10 and
a
above.
For example, to select track 15,
press DISP and then press 5.
5^ To play
6^ To select the previous track.
7^ To stop
8] To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more than
10 seconds.)
E Set to AVI or AV2/CBL on
which the CD player is
assigned.
To pause
To select next track.
To select next disc.
Note
On the AV2/CBL position of the
slide switch, the functions to operate
Sony brand CD players are preset at
the factory.
Component Code Numbers
TV and VCR Codes
Brand
Component
Sony VCR 01 (VTR3: VHS)
■ TV
Admiral (M. Wards)
VCR
TV
Aiwa
AOC
Audio Dynamic
Bell & Howell
(M. Wards)
Brocsonic
VCR
TV
VCR
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
Canon VCR
Citizen
VCR
Craig VCR
TV
Croslex
Curtis Mathis
TV
VCR
TV
Daewoo VCR
TV
TV/VCR Combo
Daytron
DBX
TV 13
VCR
Code No.
02 (VTR2: 8 mm)
03 (VTRl: Beta)
01
27
02,14, 09
38
12
14,37
30, 43
14, 09, 38
17,19
03,12
09, 08
32
15, 32
22, 23, 20,21
11
04, 38, 09
03,19, 23
41,12, 09
35, 36, 03
36 (TV) & 41 (VCR)
14,36,37
Brand
Dimensia
Emerson
Fisher
Funai
General Electric
Goldstar
Hitachi
Instant Replay
JC Penny
JVC
Kenwood
KTV
LXI (Sears)
Magnavox
Marantz
Marta
Memorex
Minolta
Mitsubishi/MG A
Multitech
NEC
Component
VCR
VCR
TV
TV/VCR Combo
VCR
TV
VCR
VCR
TV
TV/VCR Combo
Code No.
04
41,19, 20,16,17,18
22,13,20, 21,23, 03,15
21 (TV) & 20,19 (VCR)
30, 34, 35, 33
25
38
29, 04, 09
02,18, 03, 07
27(TV)& 21, 22 (VCR)
VCR 32
TV
TV/VCR Combo
VCR
TV
VCR
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
03,13,12, 30
TV code & 32 (VCR)
08, 04, 05
31,13, 03, 32
09, 08
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
02,03,11,25,19,12
10, 08, 09
11,12,13, 03
11,18 (TV) & 09,10,
(VCR)
VCR 14, 36, 37
VCR 32
VCR 09, 35
VCR 05,04
VCR 23, 24, 25, 26
TV
VCR
24, 03,12
25, 38, 21
VCR 14, 36, 37
TV
03,12
Olympic VCR 09, 08
Panasonic VCR
TV
TV/VCR Combo
Pentax
Philco
VCR
VCR 08, 09
TV
08, 09, 06, 07
18,16,17, 07
18 (TV) & 08, 09 (VCR)
05,04
11,13,03
Philips VCR 10,08, 09
TV
Pioneer VCR
TV
Portland
Quasar
TV
VCR
11
08
37,18,19
03, 08
08,09
TV 18, 07
TV/VCR Combo 18 (TV) & 09 (VCR)
Radio Shack
RCA/PROSCAN
TV
VCR 04, 05, 08, 09,10,11,12,
TV
02,12, 24, 23
13
02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08
TV/VCR Combo 18 (TV) & 08 (VCR)
Realistic
Sansui
VCR
VCR 14
09, 30, 28, 35, 24, 38
Brand
Singer
Samsung
Component
VCR 15
VCR 22,13,21
TV
TV/VCR 23, 27 (TV) & 21, 22, 26
Combo
Sanyo
VCR
TV
Scott
VCR
TV
Sharp
VCR
TV
Shintom
Signature 2000
(M. Wards)
Sylvania
VCR
VCR
TV
VCR
TV
Symphonic
VCR 38
TV
TV/VCR Combo
Tashiro VCR 32
Tatung
VCR
Teac VCR
Technics
VCR 09, 08
Toshiba VCR
TV
Videch
Wards
TV
VCR
TV
Yamaha
Zenith
VCR
VCR
TV
Cable Box Codes
Brand
Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold/G.I.
Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Code No.
22, 23, 24, 25, 26
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08,18
27, 28, 29
19, 20, 21
14,15
Scientific Atlanta 09,10,11
Tocom
Zenith
DBS Tuner Codes
Brand
Sony
RCA
16,17
12,13
Code No.
01
02
Separate Components
Tape Deck Codes
Brand Code No.
Sony
Aiwa
Denon
Fisher
JCV
Kenwood 07, 08
01
16, 22, 23
13
30
03, 04
Code No.
26,12,13, 03
(VCR)
30, 35
25
12,13, 21,35, 23, 24, 25,
26
23,12
27,28
14,13,15
15
38, 27
14,09
10, 08, 09, 38
11,12, 03
23, 39
23 (TV) & 38 (VCR)
14, 36, 37
14, 36, 38, 37
12,11
19,14
31,03,12
27, 28, 35, 31, 32
13, 03,15,12
30,14, 36, 37
31
09,10
Brand
Code No.
Nakamichi 15
Onkyo
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
RCA
09, 10, 21
19
24
02,20
26,27
Sansui 15,18
Sharp
13
Teac 14,17
Technics 05, 06,19
Yamaha 11,12
CD Player Codes
Brand Code No.
Sony 01
Aiwa
Denon
Fisher
JVC
30, 32
24
27
05,06,07
Kardon 40
Kenwood
Magnavox
Nakamichi
Onkyo
Panasonic
Philips
Pioneer
08, 09,10
22, 23
14
17,18
29
22, 26
02,13
RCA . 12,38,39
Sansui
Sanyo
Shewood
14,16. 34
27
41
Sharp 24, 28
Teac
Technics
15, 25, 37
03, 04, 29
Yamaha 19, 20, 21
Receiver/Amplifier Codes
Brand
Sony
Code No.
01
Aiwa 22,27
Denon
Fisher
12, 13, 14
34
JVC 05, 06
Kenwood
Magnavox
03,04
35
Nakamichi 16
Onkyo
Panasonic
09, 20
21
I^hilips, 24
Pioneer
02,25
RCA 28, 29, 31
Sansui
Sharp
Teac
16,17, 23
12, 30
15,18,19
Technics 07, 08, 21
Yamaha 10,11
Mini Hi-Fi component system codes
Brand Code No. for each
Receiver CD
Sony 01 01 01
Admiral 33
Aiwa 22
27
33
30
32 16
Denon 12 24 13
Garrard 19
Harman 38
37
43 -
Jensen 37 31
JVC
Kenwood 04
Marantz 32
McIntosh 39
Onkyo
Panasonic 21
Pioneer
RCA
06 06
05
OS
09
03
08
26 28
43
09
25
26
17
29 19
13 20
n 25
Sansui 17 16 18
Sharp
30 28 12 24 13
Sounde-sigh
36 35 Teac 15 Technics
21 29 19
07 03 05
04
19 11
Yamaha
08
10
11 20
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures
described in "Setting the Code." If the code that’s listed first for your
component doesn't work, try all the codes 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 in
"Searching for the Correct Code."
• 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 are not worn out, and that they're
inserted correctly. Note that whenever you remove the batteries - to
replace them, for example - the code numbers you've set are automatically
eased and must be reset.
• 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 the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if
your component didn’t come with a remote controller, it probably isn't
capable of being controlled by a remote controller.
• If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure
you've set up the Commander as described in "Controlling the Volume of
Video Components Connected to an Audio System".
Specifications
Operable distance Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the component
Power requiremerits Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of use)
Dimensions Approx. 62 x 207 x41.5 mm (w/h/d) (2 '/2 x 8 '/4 x
Mass Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) (no induding batteries)
Supplied accessory Label (2)
Design and sv’^cifications are ‘^ubiert tn chance without notice
of each manufacturer)
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