Sony RM-VL700S User Manual

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Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

RM-VL700

For the customers in the U.S.A. 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.

Features

The RM-VL700 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.

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 center for your Sony AV components.

Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset

This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 8).

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.) (See page 15.) 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 23.)

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 buttons is free). (See page 27.)

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries ................................................................................. 6

When to replace the batteries ............................................................................ 6

Location of Controls ..................................................................................... 7

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio

and Visual Components — Setting component codes...............................8

Setting a component code .................................................................................. 8

Checking if the code number works .............................................................. 10

Setting a component code by the Search function .................................... 11

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ......................12

To control the volume ....................................................................................... 13

Notes on operating your components ........................................................... 14

Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function .... 15

For accurate Learning ....................................................................................... 18

Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons..... 19

Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button ............................ 21

Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner ......................... 23

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio

System ...................................................................................................... 24

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ..................... 26

Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just

by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only)

.......................................................................................................................... 26

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons .............. 27

Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button .... 29

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — Hold Function .......................................................30

Erasing all settings — To reset the Commander to its factory settings.....31

Additional Information

Precautions ................................................................................................. 32

Specifications ..............................................................................................32

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................33

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions ............................................................................ 35

TV ........................................................................................................................ 35

VCR ..................................................................................................................... 36

CBL (Cable box) ................................................................................................. 36

SAT ...................................................................................................................... 37

DVD .................................................................................................................... 37

CD ....................................................................................................................... 38

MD ....................................................................................................................... 38

DAT ..................................................................................................................... 38

DECK .................................................................................................................. 38

AMP .................................................................................................................... 39

Digital Cable Box .............................................................................................. 39

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

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert two size AA(R6) 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-andfirst through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above.

When to replace the batteries

Batteries for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) 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 setting of the code numbers (page 8) and “learned” remote control signals (page 15) 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 the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time.

Location of Controls

1 SET indicator 2 SET button 3 Component Select buttons

Light or flash during operation.

4 TV/VIDEO button 5 DISPLAY button 6 Number buttons 7 PIP button 8 Player Control buttons 9 Cursor Control buttons 0 MENU button qa VOL +/– buttons* qs MUTING button* qd POWER button qf GUIDE button qg SLEEP button qh ENT (enter) button qj OK button qk CH (channel) +/– buttons ql RECALL button

* Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING 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 also (page 24.)

Note

The function of the control buttons varies depending on settings/operating modes. The “Table of Preset Functions” (page 35) 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

VCR

CBL/SAT

Preset component(s)

TV TV/VCR Combo

VCR

Cable box

Factory setting

Sony TV

Sony VHS VCR

Setting a component code

Example: To set up a Philips’ TV

1 See the tables in the

supplied “Component Code Numbers”, and find the three-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 056.

2 Press SET.

DVD

AMP

Note

A CD player, an MD player and a cassette deck 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

27) . For the functions of buttons as for each component, see “Table of Preset Functions” (page 35).

DVD player

Amplifier

Sony DVD player

Sony amplifier

All Component Select buttons flash.

3 Press the Component Select

button for the desired component.

The selected Component button lights up, and all other buttons turn off.

4 Press the Number buttons

to enter the three-digit component code number.

5 Press ENT.

The Component Select button turns off.

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 button flashes five times, and then turns off. Check the component code number, and try setting it again.

• If you don’t input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. 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 canceled. Start over from Step

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 (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 button lights up when you press it, and turns off when you release it.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

Try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your component, or try setting the code number using the Search function (page 11).

Note on the VOL+/– and MUTING 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.

3 Aim the Commander at the

component and press POWER.

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

The component should power off.

4 If you have succeeded,

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

See page 12 for details.

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 15), 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 21).

Setting a component code by the Search function

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

1 Press SET.

All Component Select buttons flash.

Before starting the Search function

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

* If any of these components are assigned to any of the Component Select buttons (page 27), you can set a component code using the Search function.

2 Press the Component Select

button for the desired component.

The selected Component button lights up, and all other buttons turn off.

3 Press CH + or CH – and

POWER in turn until the component reacts as described in the following.

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

Press CH + to go to the next code number. Press CH – to go back to the previous code number. The Component button flashes three times after the numbers have turned one cycle.

Continued

Setting a component code by the Search function (continued)

4 Press ENT.

The Component button turns off.

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 10.

Notes

• If you don’t input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the code, start over from the beginning.

• If you press any button other than CH+/- and POWER while setting the component code, all code numbers will be lost, and the setup procedure will be canceled. Start over from the beginning.

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander

When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8).

To cancel setup, press SET.

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.

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