Sony RM-VL1000T User Manual

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Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

RM-VL1000T

Features

The RM-VL1000T Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with different remote control devices. The following are its main features.

Customizing 180 labels of control keys in the dot matrix

LCD with dot matrix makes label customizing possible. A total of 180 labels on the LCD, such as component labels, macro labels, etc., can be customized. A label of up to 8 letters with digits, characters or symbols can be selected and displayed.

Control of 12 components

Control of a maximum of 12 components (TV, SAT, VCR, DVD, CD, AMP, etc.) is possible. Components are selectable with 12 keys on the LCD display by pressing the Label Select buttons. This Commander has an LCD display that changes the label display according to the selected component.

Setting a maximum of 36 macro commands of a maximum of 32 successive steps

A maximum of 36 macro commands which provide a maximum of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can be set (12 system control macros, 12 component macros and 12 timer macros). Macro execution speed is changeable. All power off macro commands for Sony components are preset at the factory to the SONY OFF label.

Clock display and timer function

A maximum of 12 timer macros, timer control of automatic on/off and other controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.) of each component is possible.

Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander

This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control centre for your Sony AV components.

Remote control signals for nonSony components are also preset

This Commander is preset for most major brands components other than Sony. You can control your components remotely by setting their code numbers (page

13).

Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need

This Commander has a learning function to learn remote control signals to operate non-preset components or functions (page

23). In addition, the Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Certain appliances or functions may not be available) (page 28).

Channel macro function allows you to select a programme with a single button

Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on macro labels. If you set the key operations for entering a programme number on a macro label, you can select the programme by selecting that macro label (page 48).

LCD display with backlight

The display backlight allows operation even in the dark.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Location and Function of Controls .............................................................. 6

Installing the Batteries ................................................................................7

When to replace the batteries ........................................................................... 7

Setting the Clock .........................................................................................8

Setting the clock for the first time after installing batteries ......................... 8

Adjusting the clock after setting the clock ....................................................11

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ......................13

Setting a component code ............................................................................... 13

Checking if the code number works ............................................................. 16

Finding a component code with the Search function ................................. 17

To clear the contents programmed for a specific component label .......... 19

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .....................21

To control the volume ...................................................................................... 23

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function .......23

Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner.................................... 28

For accurate learning ....................................................................................... 29

Changing or erasing the function of a taught label or button ................... 29

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio

System.....................................................................................................30

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions................34

Programming a series of commands for the System Macro labels........... 34

Notes on System Control Operations ........................................................... 38

To clear programmed commands for a specific System Macro number

label ................................................................................................................. 39

Programming a series of commands for the component labels ................ 40

Changing the interval between operation steps.......................................... 42

Changing the component macro executing time ........................................ 43

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Labels.................................44

Programming the Power-On command of a selected component

(for Sony components only) ........................................................................ 44

Assigning Other Components to the Component Labels...........................46

Copying the settings of a component label to another label ..................... 46

Selecting a Programme with a Single Label — Channel Macro Function . 48

Setting the Timer ....................................................................................... 51

Setting the new timer programme................................................................. 51

Changing the programme already set or changing another programme

that you select ................................................................................................ 56

To clear timer settings programmed for a specific programme number

label ................................................................................................................. 60

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — Hold Function...................................................... 62

Adjusting the Automatic-Off Time of the Backlight of the

Display Window.......................................................................................63

Setting the Key-Touch Beep ....................................................................... 64

Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Window ......................................... 65

Changing the Names of the Labels on the Display.................................... 65

Erasing All the Settings.............................................................................. 68

Additional Information

Precautions ................................................................................................ 70

Maintenance .............................................................................................. 70

Specifications............................................................................................. 70

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................71

Appendices

Table of Preset Functions ........................................................................... 74

TV ....................................................................................................................... 74

SAT1, SAT2 (Satellite) ...................................................................................... 74

DVD ................................................................................................................... 75

VCR1, VCR2, VCR3 ......................................................................................... 76

CD ...................................................................................................................... 77

AMP ................................................................................................................... 77

MD...................................................................................................................... 78

DAT .................................................................................................................... 79

TAPE A, TAPE B ............................................................................................... 79

Index ............................................................................................ Back cover

Getting Started

Location and Function of Controls

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

PHONO

DVD

GUIDE

PROGR

1 LCD display window 2 COMPO (component) button 3 SYSTEM button 4 TIMER button 5 SCROLL button 6 SET button 7 Player Control buttons 8 1-/ -/-- button 9 button 0 button qa MENU button qs 2 (volume) +/– buttons qd % button qf Label Select button qg 1 button qh Number buttons qj 2-/ENT (enter) button qk button ql GUIDE button w; Joystick and Cursors wa PROGR (programme) +/–

buttons

ws button

*Note on the 2 and %

buttons

The Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visual component. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier’s volume when you select an audio component. You can also change this setting (page

30).

Installing the Batteries

Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert two size AA (R6) alkaline batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment.

When to replace the batteries

Batteries for remote control operation and backlight (two size AA (R6) batteries)

Under normal conditions, alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months. The battery life varies depending on frequency of use. If the Commander does not operate properly, the alkaline batteries might be worn out and “BATT” appears on the LCD display when you try to operate the Commander. When the display dims, replace the alkaline batteries with new ones.

Notes on batteries

• Do not mix old battery with new one or mix different types of batteries together.

• If the electrolyte inside the battery leaks, wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time.

• After replacing batteries, set the clock (page 8).

Setting the Clock

Setting the clock for the first time after installing batteries

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

DVD

PHONO

GUIDE

3 2

1,7

1 Keep the SET button

pressed for more than a second.

“SET” appears on the LCD display.

2 Select “CLOCK” by

pressing the Label Select button.

SET

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

4-6

PROGR

For the first time after installing batteries, the display for component operation appears.

TV PIP SWAP PIP MOVE PIP CH+ PIP CH-

--:--

The Commander enters clock setting mode.

SET

CLOCK SUN 12:00 AM STD TIME DS TIME

--:--

3 Select “STD TIME”

(standard time) or “DS TIME” (daylight saving time) by pressing the Label Select button.

If the summer time (daylight saving time) is used in your area, select “DS TIME” when it is in the summer time.

SET

CLOCK SUN 12:00 AM STD TIME DS TIME

--:--

If the summer time is not used in your area, select “STD TIME.”

SET

CLOCK SUN 12:00 AM STD TIME DS TIME

--:--

The selected “STD TIME” or “DS TIME” stays lit.

For example, when “STD TIME” is selected

4 Select the day of the week

by pressing the Joystick toward

The selected day of the week flashes.

SUN : Sunday MON : Monday TUE : Tuesday WED : Wednesday THU : Thursday FRI : Friday SAT : Saturday

Then press the Joystick toward

. The day of the week is set.

“12” and “AM” flash.

SET

or .

SUN

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

CLOCK MON 12:00 AM STD TIME

--:--

SET

CLOCK SUN 12:00 AM STD TIME

--:--

Note

If you press the Joystick toward , the day of the week is set and setting mode skips to Step 6.

Continued

Setting the Clock (continued)

5 Set the hour (AM or PM) by

pressing the Joystick toward

Each time the Joystick is pressed toward or , the hour changes by one. The selected hour (AM or PM) flashes.

or .

6 Set the minute by pressing

the Joystick toward

Each time the Joystick is pressed toward or , the minute changes by one. The selected minute flashes.

or .

Then press the Joystick toward

. The hour is set. “00”

(minute) flashes.

SET

CLOCK MON 9:00 PM STD TIME

--:--

Note

If you press the Joystick toward , the hour and AM (or PM) are set and the setting mode returns to Step 4.

Notes

• If you press the Joystick toward , the minute is set and the

setting mode returns to Step 4.

• If you press the Joystick toward , the minute is set and the

setting mode returns to Step 5.

• If you want to finish the clock

setting, go to Step 7.

7 Press the SET button.

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

DVD

PROGR

GUIDE

PHONO

1,5

With a beep sound, the day of the week, the hour, and the minute are set, and the clock starts from 0 seconds.

SET

CLOCK MON

STD TIME

9:30 PM

The Commander enters the setting mode.

SET

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

If you press the SET button again

The display for component operation appears.

Note

If you press the SET button in steps 4-6, the clock setting is confirmed and starts form 0 seconds.

Adjusting the clock after setting the clock

1 Keep the SET button

pressed for more than a second.

“SET” appears on the LCD display.

Continued

Setting the Clock (continued)

2 Select “CLOCK” by

pressing the Label Select button.

SET

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

The Commander enters clock setting mode. “CLOCK” and the current time setting is displayed on the LCD display. The time mode (STD TIME or DS TIME) currently set stays lit, and the other flashes.

3 To change the time mode,

select the time mode which flashes (STD TIME or DS TIME) by pressing the Label Select button.

4 Set the clock by pressing

the Joystick toward or . Follow Steps 4 - 6 on pages 9-10.

, ,

5 Press the SET button.

SET

CLOCK WED 10:00 AM STD TIME DS TIME 10:00 AM

If it is not necessary to change the time mode, press the Joystick toward or , and go to Step 4.

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components

The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. You can use the Commander with other preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, you need to follow the following procedures to set the correct codes for each component.

Component name on the display

TV SAT1

SAT2

DVD

VCR1

VCR2

VCR3

CD AMP MD/DAT

TAPE A

TAPE B

* Analogue audio compact cassette

deck

Preset component

TV Digital

satellite Analogue

satellite DVD player

VCR

CD player Amplifier MD deck/

DAT deck Cassette

deck* Cassette

deck*

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 74) for the functions of keys and buttons as for each component.

Factory setting

Sony TV Sony digital

satellite box Sony analogue

satellite box Sony DVD

player Sony VHS VCR

(VTR3) Sony 8mm VCR

(VTR2) Sony Betamax

VCR Sony CD player Sony amplifier Sony MD deck

Sony cassette deck

Setting a component code

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

PHONO

DVD

GUIDE

PROGR

Example: To set up a Philips’ TV

3 4

1 See the tables in the

supplied “Component Code Numbers,” and find the four-digit code number for the desired component.

If more than one code number is listed, use the number that is listed first. For example, to set up a Philips TV, you would use the code number 8056. The first digit of the component code number means the component category (TV, VCR, etc.). For further details, see the tables in the supplied “Component Code Numbers.”

Continued

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)

2 Keep the SET button

pressed for more than a second.

“SET” appears on the LCD display.

3 Select “PRESET” by

pressing the Label Select button.

SET

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

“PRESET” appears on the LCD display, and component names are displayed on the labels.

SET

PRESET TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

4 Select the desired

component by pressing the Label Select button.

SET

PRESET TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

To change the labels, press the SCROLL button repeatedly.

Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the labels change as follows.

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

SAT2 VCR2 CD AMP

MD/DAT VCR3 TAPE A TAPE B

When the desired component is selected, the component name (in this case, TV), and the four-digit component code number previously set for the component are displayed.

COMPO

SET

PRESET

8001 TV

5 Press the four-digit

component code number by pressing the number buttons followed by the ENT button.

Example: To enter “8086”

Input “8,” “0,” “8,” “6,” and press the ENT button.

If the setting of the code is successful

With a beep sound, “OK” and input digits are displayed. The digits are decided and the display returns to the presetting mode.

6 If you want to set a code for

another component, repeat Steps 4 and 5.

If you press the SET button

The display returns to the previous one.

Notes

• If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied “Component Code Numbers,” the Commander beeps five times and “NG” flashes after you press the ENT button. The setting returns to the previous one. If this happens, check the component code number, and try setting again.

• If you don't input anything into the Commander for over two minutes between each step, the setup procedure will be cancelled. In this case, preset again.

• The first digit of the component code number means the component category (TV, VCR, etc.). The component corresponding to the four-digit component code number is preset in Step 5. If you preset the component of which the category is different from that preset previously, you can, if necessary, change the component names (see page 65).

• If you preset a component code after you input character contents to the labels on the LCD display (page 65), they are cleared and the original display is shown. Edit the characters after you decide the component to be used by presetting a code.

If you press the SET button

The display returns to the setting mode.

If you press the SET button again

The display for component operation appears.

Continued

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

SAT2 VCR2 CD AMP

MD/DAT VCR3 TAPE A TAPE B

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)

Checking if the code number works

1 When the display for

component operation appears (if not, press the SET button repeatedly), press the COMPO button.

“COMPO” appears on the LCD display, and component names are displayed on the labels.

COMPO

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD 10:00 AM

To change the labels, press the SCROLL button repeatedly.

Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the labels change as follows.

2 Select the component you

have set up by pressing the Label Select button.

COMPO

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD 10:00 AM

3 Turn on the component by

its power switch.

4 Aim the Commander at the

component and press the 1 button.

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

DVD

PROGR

GUIDE

PHONO

2 3

When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on the display.

The component should turn off.

5 If you have succeeded,

check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, such as programme and volume control.

See page 23 for details.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

Try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your components (see page 13).

Notes on labels on the LCD display which have “learned” a remote control signal already

If another signal has already been programmed on that label by the learning function (page 23), you cannot preset the component code number. To use it as a preset component label, first erase its learned signal (page 29).

Finding a component code with the Search function

You can find a code number available for a component that doesn’t have one in the supplied “Component Code Numbers.”

Before starting the Search function

Set each component to the following status to enable the Search function. TV, AMP: Power-on CD, MD, TAPE, DAT: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.) Other components: Power-off

Continued

Setting the Code for Preset

COMPO

SET

PRESET

8001 TV

Audio and Visual Components (continued)

1 Keep the SET button

pressed for more than a second.

“SET” appears on the LCD display.

2 Select “PRESET” by

pressing the Label Select button.

SET

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

3 Select the desired

component by pressing the Label Select button.

SET

PRESET TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

To change the labels, press the SCROLL button repeatedly. Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the labels change as in Step 4 on page 14. When the desired component is selected, the component name (in this case, TV) and the four-digit component code number previously set to the component is displayed.

“PRESET” appears on the LCD display, and component names are displayed on the labels.

SET

PRESET TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

4 Press the PROGR + or

PROGR – button to search for component code numbers in the same category (in this case, code numbers which begin with “8”).

Press PROGR + to go to the next code number. Press PROGR – to go back to the previous code number.

Note

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

SYSTEM TIMER CH MACRO VOLUME

POWER ON COPY CLEAR SYSDELAY

To search for component code numbers in another category, return to Step 3, or input a four-digit component code number of another category (for example, a code number which begins with “3”, “4”, etc.) before Step 4.

5 Aim the Commander at the

component and press the 1 button.

When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on the display.

COMPO

SET

PRESET

If it works (power-off for TV, AMP, playback for CD, MD, DAT, TAPE, and power-on for other components), go to Step

6. If it does not, repeat Steps 4 to

6 Press the ENT button.

To clear the contents programmed for a specific component label

You can clear all data you have set (preset data, learned contents, channel macro, character contents of the labels, programmed data of system macro for the component label).

1 Keep the SET button

pressed for more than a second.

“SET” appears on the LCD display.

2 Press the SCROLL button

twice to display “CLEAR” on one of the labels.

Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the label changes as follows.

With a beep sound, “OK” and input digits are displayed. The component code number is decided and the display returns to the presetting mode.

If you press the SET button

The display returns to the setting mode.

If you press the SET button again

The display for component operation appears.

Note

It is recommended to write down the code number.

Continued

Setting the Code for Preset

COMPO

SET

CLEAR COMPLETE

R R R

Audio and Visual Components (continued)

3 Select “CLEAR” by

pressing the Label Select button.

SET

POWER ON COPY CLEAR SYSDELAY

4 Select “COMPO” by

pressing the Label Select button.

SET

CLEAR COMPO SYSTEM TIMER ALL

5 Select the component of

which the settings you want to erase by pressing the Label Select button.

COMPO

SET

CLEAR TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

While erasing

When erasing finishes, “COMPLETE” is displayed with a beep sound.

Component names are displayed on the labels. To change the labels, press the SCROLL button repeatedly. Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the labels change as in Step 4 on page 14.

If you want to erase the settings of other Components

Repeat Step 5.

If you press the SET button

The display returns to the previous one.

Operating Your

COMPO

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD 10:00 AM

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

SAT2 VCR2 CD AMP

MD/DAT VCR3 TAPE A TAPE B

Components with the Remote Commander

If you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 13).

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

DVD

Example: To play VCR1

1 When the display for

component operation appears (if not, press the SET button repeatedly), press the COMPO button.

PHONO

PROGR

To change the labels, press the

GUIDE

SCROLL button repeatedly.

Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the labels change as follows.

“COMPO” appears on the LCD display, and component names are displayed on the labels.

Continued

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued)

2 Select the component (in

this case, VCR1) to be operated by pressing the Label Select button.

COMPO

To change the labels, press the SCROLL button repeatedly. Each time the SCROLL button is pressed, the labels change as follows.

ANT SW SEARCH SEARCH

t T

PLAYx2

TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD 10:00 AM

The labels for operating the selected component are displayed.

VCR1 ANT SW SEARCH SEARCH

t T

PLAYx2 10:00 AM

Q.TIMER COUNTER COMMERCL SP/LP

EJECT ******** ******** ********

3 Press the desired button on

the Commander or select the label on the LCD display by pressing the Label Select button.

When the remote control signal is sent, is shown in the display. See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 74) for the functions of keys and buttons for each component.

Note

The remote control signals may be different for some components or functions. In this case, programme the remote control signals with the learning function (see page 23). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of infrared signals will not work with this Commander.

To control the volume

COMPO

SYSTEM

TIMER

SCROLL

SET

REC

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

TUNER CD TAPE

DVD

PROGR

GUIDE

PHONO

2,8

3 4

Press the VOL 2 +/– buttons to control the volume, and the % button to mute. When you select a visual component, the TV’s volume will be controlled, and when you select an audio component, the amplifier’s volume will be controlled. You can change this setting also (page 30).

Notes

• If you have programmed any signal for the 2 or % button for any component using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of the TV or amplifier.

• If you have programmed any signal for the 2 or % button of TV or AMP using the learning function, that signal will be also transmitted when you select another component. However, if you have programmed any signal for the 2 or % button of another component, that signal will be transmitted only after you select that component.

• If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button, the volume of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled even when you select other components.

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations

— Learning Function

To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following “learning” procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons on the Commander and labels on the display to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the learning function to change the signal of individual labels and buttons after setting the component code number (page

13).

Note

Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.

Continued

SET

LEARN ANT SW SEARCH

PLAYx2 VCR1

COMPO

SET

LEARN TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued)

Example: To programme the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR1 N (Play) button of the Commander

1 Place the RM-VL1000T

head to head with your component’s remote control.

about 2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm) away

RM-VL1000T

2 Keep the SET button

pressed for more than a second.

“SET” appears on the LCD display.

3 Select “LEARN” by

pressing the Label Select button.

“LEARN” appears on the LCD display, and component names are displayed on the labels.

4 Select the desired

component of which signals are to be learned by pressing the Label Select button.

(To change the labels, press the SCROLL button repeatedly.)

COMPO

SET

LEARN TV SAT1 VCR1 DVD

SET

PRESET LEARN LABEL CLOCK

All the learnable labels flash.

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