Sony RM-VL600TT Operating Instructions

2-685-367-11 (1)

Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

RM-VL600T

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Features

The RM-VL600T Remote Commander provides centralised 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.

Centralised 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 non-Sony components are also preset

This Commander is preset for most major brands components as well as Sony. You can remote control your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 10).

Learning function for programming various other remote control signals

This Commander has a Learning function, to “learn” the remote control signals needed to operate other non-preset components or functions. (To “teach” such signals to this Commander, use the remote control supplied with the non-preset components.) (page 16) In addition, the Commander can “learn” remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24)

Reassigning new components

You can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other components. This is useful when you have more than two of the same kind of AV component (only if a Component Select button is free.) (page

33) You can only assign TVs to the TV Component Select button. You can only assign an amplifier to the AMP Component Select button.

Startup Guide

This guide shows you how to set the Remote Commander to operate your components.

First, find the four-digit component code number for your component, referring to the supplied “Component code numbers.”

If you have the code number

Example: To set up a TV of the code number “8011”

1 Set the Remote

Commander for code input mode.

SET

Press SET and MENU.

2 Press the desired

Component Select button.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

3 Enter the code number.

8 0 1 1

If you cannot find the code number

You can search for the component code available for your component.

1 Set the Remote

Commander for code input mode.

SET

Press SET and MENU.

2 Press the desired

Component Select button.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

3 Transmit code number

signals in turn.

PROGRAM

4 Finish setting.

ENT

Press ENT.

For more details, see page 10.

Press PROGRAM + or PROGRAM –, and then 1. Repeat until your component reacts.

4 Finish setting.

ENT

Press ENT.

For more details, see page 13.

Learning function

If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL600T “learn” the functions of your component’s remote control.

Example: To “teach” the N (play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N button of the RM-VL600T

1 Place the RM-VL600T head

to head with your VCR’s remote control.

VCR’s remote control

5 – 10 cm (2 – 4 inches) away (approx.)

RM-VL600T

2 Set the RM-VL600T for

“learning” mode.

Press and hold SET for at least 3 seconds until the SET indicator flashes.

SET

3 Press the desired

Component Select button.

VCR

4 Press the button you

want to “teach.”

5 Press and hold the N

(play) button of your VCR’s remote control until the VCR button of the RM-VL600T lights up.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to

“teach” other functions.

7 Finish setting.

SET

Press SET.

For more details, see page 16.

Startup Guide ...............................................................................................4

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries ................................................................................. 8

When to replace the batteries ............................................................................ 8

Location of Controls ..................................................................................... 9

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components

— Setting component codes ...................................................................10

Setting a component code ................................................................................ 10

Checking if the code number works .............................................................. 12

Setting a Component Code by the Search Function ...................................13

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ...................... 14

To control the volume ....................................................................................... 15

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function ... 16

For accurate Learning ....................................................................................... 19

Programming remote control signals to the

Component Select buttons and System Control buttons ......................... 20

Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button ............................ 22

Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner ......................... 24

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio

System ...................................................................................................... 25

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ..................... 27

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component just

by pressing that Component Select button

(for Sony components only) ......................................................................... 27

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions ................. 29

To clear programmed commands ................................................................... 31

Programming a Series of Commands on the Component Select

Buttons ..................................................................................................... 32

To clear programmed commands ................................................................... 33

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons ..............33

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — Hold Function ....................................................... 34

Erasing All Settings — To reset the Commander to its factory settings .... 35

Additional Information

Precautions ................................................................................................. 36

Maintenance ............................................................................................... 36

Specifications .............................................................................................. 36

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................37

Appendices

Table of Preset Functions ............................................................................39

TV(ANALOGUE) .............................................................................................. 39

TV(DIGITAL) ..................................................................................................... 40

VCR ..................................................................................................................... 41

CBL (Cable box) ................................................................................................. 41

SAT ...................................................................................................................... 42

SAT (No,3201).................................................................................................... 43

DVD .................................................................................................................... 44

CD ....................................................................................................................... 45

MD....................................................................................................................... 45

DAT ..................................................................................................................... 45

DECK .................................................................................................................. 46

AMP .................................................................................................................... 46

Index ...........................................................................................................47

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

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

Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above.

When to replace the batteries

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

Under normal conditions, the batteries will last up to six months. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be drained. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones.

Note

Do not take more than one hour to replace the batteries. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and “learned” remote control signals (page

16) will be erased.

Notes on batteries

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

• 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 electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries if you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time.

Location of Controls

2 3

4 5

8 9

qa qs

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

ABCD

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

DVD

DIGITAL

ANALOG

SYSTEM CONTROL

AMP

PHONO

ENT

PROGRAM

TOOLS

1 SET indicator

2 SET button 3 Component Select buttons

Light or flash during operation.

4 Number buttons 5 - button 6 DIGITAL button 7 2 (volume) +/– buttons*

8 (PAP) button

9 % (muting) button* 0 GUIDE button

qa RETURN button qs Player Control buttons

qd t (input select) button

qf 1 (power) button

qg ENT (enter) button qh ANALOG button

qj PROGRAM +/– buttons

qk / (Teletext) button

ql (recall) button w; MENU button wa Cursor Control buttons ws TOOLS button wd SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

About tactile dots

The number 5 button, the N button and PROGRAM + button each have a tactile dot for ease of use.

* 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 change this setting (page 25).

Note

The function of the control buttons varies depending on settings/operating modes. The “Table of Preset Functions” (page 39) shows how the Commander generally operates for each component in the factory preset mode.

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components — Setting component codes

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 major brand preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, or Sony components which do not function with the Commander, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component.

Component Select button

DVD

SAT

CBL

VCR

TAPE

AMP

Note

An MD player can be set to any of the above Component Select buttons. You can assign Component Select buttons to freely set signals of your desired components. For further information, see “Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons” (page

33) . For the functions of buttons as for each component, see “Table of Preset Functions” (page 39).

Preset component(s)

TV TV/VCR Combo

DVD player

Satellite tuner

Cable box

VCR

CD player

Cassette deck

Amplifier

Factory setting

Sony TV

Sony DVD player

Sony satellite tuner

Analogue cable box

Sony VHS VCR

Sony CD player

Sony cassette deck

Sony amplifier

Setting a component code

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

GUIDE MENU

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

4 5

RETURN

ABCD

TOOLS

SYSTEM CONTROL

Example: To set up a Philips’ TV

1 See the tables in the

supplied “Component code numbers,” and find the four-digit component 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 8086.

2 Press and while holding

SET, press MENU.

SET

The SET indicator lights up.

SET

3 Press the Component Select

button for the desired component.

The SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

4 Press the Number buttons

to enter the four-digit component code number.

5 Press ENT.

The SET indicator and the Component Select button light turn off.

TV TV

Notes

• If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied “Component code numbers,” or if you press a button in the wrong order, the Component Select button flashes five times, and then turns off. Check the component code number, and try setting it again.

• If you do not input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be cancelled. To set the code, start over from Step 2. If you press SET while setting the

• component code, all code numbers will be lost, and the setup procedure will be cancelled. Start over from Step 2.

To cancel setup, press SET.

If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off, it means that the setup is incomplete. Start over from Step 2.

Continued

Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components — Setting component codes (continued)

Checking if the code number works

1 Power on the component

with its power switch.

2 Press the corresponding

Component Select button for the component you have set up.

The Component Select button lights up when you press it, and turns off when you release it.

TV TV

3 Aim the Commander at the

component and press 1.

The selected Component Select button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off when you release it.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

The component should power off.

4 If you have succeeded,

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

See page 14 for details.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

Try repeating the setup procedure using the other codes listed for your component, or try setting the code number using the Search function (page 13).

Note on the 2 +/– and % buttons

When you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up to indicate that the Commander is controlling or muting the TV’s volume.

When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up to indicate that the Commander is controlling or muting the amplifier’s volume.

AMP

It is recommended that you first set the TV and AMP codes before setting up any other components.

Note on buttons that have already “learned” remote control signals

If another signal has already been programmed on a button using the Learning function (page 16), that “learned” signal will continue to work even after you set the component code number. To use it as a preset function button, you must first erase its “learned” signal (page 22).

Setting a Component Code by the Search Function

You can find a code number available for a component that does not have one in the supplied “Component code numbers.”

Before starting the Search function

Set each component to the following status so that the Search function works effectively. TV, AMP: Power-on CD player, MD player*, cassette deck: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.) Other components: Power-off

* If any of these components are

assigned to any of the Component Select buttons (page

33), you can set a component code using the Search function.

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

3 2

1 Press and while holding

SET, press MENU.

SET

The SET indicator lights up.

SET

2 Press the Component Select

button for the desired component.

The SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

3 Press PROGRAM + or

PROGRAM –, and then 1 in turn until the component reacts as described in the following.

TV, AMP: Powers off VCR, CBL, SAT, DVD: Powers on CD player, MD player, cassette deck: Plays back

PROGRAM

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABCD

TOOLS

Press PROGRAM + to go to the next code number. Press PROGRAM – to go back to the previous code number. The Component Select button flashes three times after the numbers have turned one cycle. One cycle means, for example, the four-digit code numbers beginning from “8” are cycled through.

Continued

Setting a Component Code by

VCR VCR

the Search Function (continued)

4 Press ENT.

ENT

The SET indicator and the Component button turn off.

TV TV

If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off, it means that the setup is incomplete. Start over from Step 1.

5 Check if the code number

works by following the instructions on page 12.

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander

When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 10).

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

Notes

• If you do not input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be cancelled. To set the code, start over from the beginning.

• If you press any button other than PROGRAM +/– and 1 while setting the component code, all code numbers will be lost, and the setup procedure will be cancelled. Start over from the beginning.

To cancel setup, press SET.

GUIDE MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

TOOLS

RETURN

ABCD

Example: To operate a video cassette recorder

1 Press the desired

Component Select button.

The Component Select button lights up when you press it, and turns off when you release it.

2 Press any Player Control

button.

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 39) for the functions of 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 (page 16). 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

Press 2 +/– to control the volume. Press % to mute the sound. When you select a visual component, the TV’s volume will be controlled (TV Component Select button lights up), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier’s volume will be controlled (AMP Component Select button lights up). You can change this setting (page 25).

Notes

• If you used the Learning function (page 16) to programme the 2 +/– or % button to send a signal to any other component, that signal will be transmitted instead of the volume or muting of the TV or amplifier when you select that component.

• If you used the Learning function (page 16) to programme the 2 +/– or % button for the TV or AMP buttons to send a signal to any other component, that signal will be transmitted only when you select TV or AMP. When you select another component, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP will be transmitted.

• If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP buttons (page 33), the volume of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled even if you select another component.

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function

To operate components or functions which do not work even if you set a component code number, use the following Learning procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the Learning function to change the signals of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 10). It is recommended that you make a note of the “learned” key functions. (It is possible to make a note on the back of the supplied “Component code numbers.”)

Notes

• Some specific remote control signals may not be “learned.”

• You can also use a display monitor for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is “learned.”

2,7

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

ABCD

Example: To programme the N (Play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander

1 Place the RM-VL600T head

to head with your component’s remote control.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

SYSTEM CONTROL

4 3

TOOLS

Remote control for your component

about 5 – 10 cm (2 – 4 inches) away

RM-VL600T

2 Press and hold SET for over

3 seconds.

SET

4 Press the button on the

Commander you want to “teach.”

The SET indicator flashes.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

3 Press the Component Select

button for the component whose signals are to be “learned.”

VCR

The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up. (Learning function standby)

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

If another signal has already been “learned” by that button

The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action returning to its state after the Component Select button was pressed in Step 3. Either “teach” to another free button, or clear the already “learned” function (page 22) and start over from the beginning.

Continued

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function (continued)

5 Press and hold the button

on the other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button light up again.

During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 3.

remote control of component

SET SET

VCR VCR

during data transfer

data transfer complete

Notes

• If you do not perform Learning steps within 20 seconds at any point during the process, Learning mode ends.

• If you do not perform Step 5 within 10 seconds after Step 4, the learning procedure returns to Step 3. Repeat Step 4 while the Component Select button lights.

To cancel setup, press SET.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

If the “learned” button does not operate properly, “teach” once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing 2 + only once, noise may have interfered during the Learning procedure.)

If you set a component code after “learning” a signal

If you have programmed any signal on a button by the Learning function, that signal will work even after you set a component code.

Note on the REC z signal

You can only “teach” to one button at a time. Therefore you cannot teach a sequential button operation (for example REC z + B) to a single button on the Commander. In this case, “teach” the functions of each button on your component to the Commander.

If the SET indicator flashes five times

It means that “learning” is incomplete. Repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to

“teach” functions to other buttons.

To “teach” another component’s remote control signal

After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 16, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 4 and 5 to perform Learning.

7 Press SET to finish setting.

When you “teach” signals to 2 +/– or %

•If you used the Learning function to programme the 2 +/ –

or % buttons to send any signal to components other than the TV or AMP, that signal will be transmitted only by pressing 2 +/– or % when you select that component.

•If you used the Learning function to programme the 2 +/ –

or % buttons to send any signal to the TV or AMP, that signal will be transmitted only after you select TV or AMP. When you select other components, the “learned” signal will be transmitted.

To “teach” the signals for an air-conditioner

See “Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner” on page 24.

For accurate Learning

•Do not move the remote units during the Learning procedure.

•Be sure to keep holding down the “learning” button until your Commander reacts as described.

•Use fresh batteries in both remote units.

•Avoid Learning in places subject to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere during the Learning procedure.)

•The remote control detector area may differ depending on each remote unit. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units.

•When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’s amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander. In such a case, move to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets, and lock the controls using the Hold function (page 34). Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

Continued

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function (continued)

Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons

You can “teach” one operating procedure to a Component Select button and System Control buttons, so that when you press the Component Select button and System Control buttons, the operation is also automatically done. For example, if it is necessary to switch the input selection of an amplifier to DVD when you use a DVD player, “teach” an input select signal to the DVD button. After “learning,” the input selection of an amplifier is automatically switched to DVD just by pressing DVD. (For this operation, the amplifier should first be turned on.)

Example: To “teach” the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of the Commander

1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page

16).

2 Press and hold the

Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be “learned” for over 3 seconds.

DVD

To teach signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds.

Both the SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

When you “teach” signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, only the SET indicator lights up.

When the SET indicator lights up, you can release the Component Select button. The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up (Learning function standby).

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

When you “teach” signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can release the SYSTEM CONTROL button when the SET indicator lights up. The SET indicator lights up, but the SYSTEM CONTROL button does not light up.

If another signal has already been “learned” by that button

The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to its state after SET was pressed and held in Step 2. Either “teach” to another free button, or clear the already “learned” function (page 22) and start over from the beginning.

3 Press and hold the button

on the other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again.

During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off.

If the SET indicator flashes five times

It means that “learning” is incomplete. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to

“teach” remote control signals to other buttons.

5 Press SET to finish

“learning.”

Notes

• If you do not perform Learning steps within 20 seconds at any point during the process, Learning mode ends.

• If you do not perform Step 3 within 10 seconds after Step 2, the Learning procedure returns to Step 1. Repeat from Step 2 while the Component Select button is lit.

To cancel “learning,” press SET.

Continued

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function (continued)

Example: To erase the “learned” function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode

Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button

To change the “learned” function, clear it first and perform Learning again.

To clear the “learned” function of a single button

1,3

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

ABCD

TOOLS

SYSTEM CONTROL

1 Press and hold SET for over

3 seconds.

SET

The SET indicator flashes.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

2 While holding the desired

Component Select button pressed, press the button you want to erase.

VCR

When erasing of the “learned” function is completed, the selected Component Select button light turns off.

during data erasing

Note

Be sure to press the button you want to erase while pressing the Component Select Button. If you release the Component Select button, the Commander changes to Learning mode.

SETSET

VCR VCR

data erasing complete

3 Press SET to finish setting.

To cancel erasing, press SET.

To erase the learned function of the Component Select button and System Control buttons

To clear all function signals “learned” for a specific Component Select button

Example: To erase the function “learned” by the TV button

1 While holding SET pressed,

press and hold the TV Component Select button for over 3 seconds.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

When erasing of a “learned” function is completed, the SET indicator light turns off.

To erase the learned function of a SYSTEM CONTROL button

While holding SET pressed, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds.

1,3

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

ABCD

Example: To erase all functions “learned” by the VCR button

1 Press and hold SET for over

3 seconds.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

SYSTEM CONTROL

TOOLS

SET

The SET indicator flashes.

SET

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

Continued

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function (continued)

2 While holding x pressed,

press the Component Select button you want to erase.

VCR

When erasing of a “learned” function has completed, all the other Component Select button lights turn off.

SETSET

VCR VCR

during data erasing

Notes

•With this operation, you can only erase the “learned” functions of all buttons for a specific component.

•To erase a single “learned” function of a Component Select button, see page 22.

data erasing complete

3 Press SET to finish setting.

To cancel erasing, press SET.

Notes on programming the signals for an airconditioner

About seasonal adjustments

If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to programme the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander.

If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly

If the Commander can only operate “ON” with one button and “OFF” with another, while your air-conditioner’s remote control can operate “ON/OFF” with a single button, programme the signal on two buttons of the Commander as follows.

1 Clear the “learned” power-on/

off signal on the programmed button of the Commander.

2 Reprogramme only the power-

on signal of the air-conditioner on the button of the Commander by following the steps of “Programming Signals of Another Remote ControlLearning Function” (page 16).

3 Programme the power-off

signal of the air-conditioner on another button of the Commander.

The two buttons of the Commander have been programmed with the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you can operate the airconditioner with the Commander.

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System

The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you hear sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier.

To change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you do not need to press the TV button to control the TV volume.

The following table shows the factory setting of which volume would be controlled for each component.

Component Select button

TV VCR CBL DVD SAT AMP CD TAPE

Controls the volume of

TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier

However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you may want to hear TV or VCR sound from the loudspeakers via your amplifier, not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory preset so that you can control the volume of your visual components without first having to switch to the amplifier.

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABCD

TOOLS

1 Press and while holding

SET, press MENU.

SET

The SET indicator lights up.

SET

Continued

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System

(continued)

2 While holding % pressed,

press 2 + or 2 –.

To set all volume controls to AMP

Press 2 + while holding % pressed. All Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and then turn off when you release them.

To set only the audio components’ volume controls to AMP

Press 2 – while holding % pressed.

Only AMP lights up when you press these buttons, and then turns off when you release them.

Press and while holding 2 –, press %.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

Press and while holding 2 +, press %.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

Volume control setting complete.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

Volume control setting complete.

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR AMP

Visual components are:

TV, video cassette recorder, analogue cable box, satellite tuner, DVD player

Audio components are:

CD player, MD player, cassette deck, amplifier

To cancel setting, press SET.

Note

If you used the Learning function to programme the 2 +/– or % buttons to send a signal to a component, the procedure above will not change the function of the 2 +/– and % buttons.

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component just by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony components only)

When a code number of a Sony component is set to a Component Select button, the Power-On signal is automatically programmed to the button. You can select the desired component and power it on by just pressing that Component Select button.

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

Example: To clear the Power-on command

1 Press and while holding

SET, press MENU.

SET

The SET indicator lights up.

SET

2 While holding 1 pressed,

press the desired Component Select button.

While the 1 button is pressed, the Component Select buttons that Sony components are set to flash in the following order. TVtDVDtSATtCBLt VCRtCDtTAPEtAMP The Component Select buttons that Sony components are not set to do not flash.

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABCD

TOOLS

Continued

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued)

To cancel the setting, press SET.

To programme the Power-On command

Repeat the same procedure, pressing the desired Component Select button.

Notes

• If the component code of a non-Sony brand has been set on a Component Select button, you cannot programme the Power-On function on it. If you change the component code (page 10) after setting the Power-On function, the Power-On function is cleared. (The Component Select button flashes twice to indicate that you cannot set this function.)

• Even if you used the Learning function (page 16) to programme a signal on a Component Select button, you can programme the Power-On function on that button but it cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” function on that button, you can use the Power-On function.

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions

With the System Control function, you can programme a series of operating commands, and execute them by pressing just one button. You can programme up to 16 consecutive operation steps to each of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (A – D). If you have set the System Control function for a Component Select button (page 32), the execution of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. When executing the programmed commands, each remote commander signal is transmitted.

Example: To watch a video, you can set a series of operations as follows:

Power on the TV.

Power on the video (VCR).

Power on the amplifier.

Set the input selector of the amplifier to VIDEO 1.

Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO 1.

Start video playback.

1,3

SET

VIDEO12VIDEO23AUX

TUNER5CD6TAPE

7MD8TV9

-/--

SATDVDTV CBL

TAPE

CDVCR

AMP

PHONO

DVD

ENT

1 2

PROGRAM

DIGITAL

ANALOG

GUIDE MENU

RETURN

SYSTEM CONTROL

ABCD

TOOLS

Continued

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Sony RM-VL600TT Operating Instructions

Startup Guide

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

When to replace the batteries

Location of Controls

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components — Setting component codes

Setting a component code

Checking if the code number works

Setting a Component Code by the Search Function

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander

To control the volume

Programming Signals of Another Remote Control — Learning Function

For accurate Learning

Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons

Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component just by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony components only)

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions