Sony RM-Y130 User Manual

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Remote

Commander

Operating Instructions

3-800-649-11 (1)

DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEM

RM-Y130

■ ® 1995 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

FCC Statement

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
writing hy Sony Corporation may void the user's authoritv to
operate this equipment.

Trademark

DSS" is a registered trademark ot DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of
Hughes Electronics C'orporation,

Specifications

Operable distance Approximately 7 m (23 ft), (varies depending on the

Power requirements Two size AA batteries (not supplied)
Battery life Approximately six months (varies depending on

Dimensions

Mass

component of each manufacturer)
Effective range of RF transmission is approximately 30 m
(100 ft).

frequency of use)
68 X 210 X 28 mm (w/h/d)

(2 V4 X 8 % X 1 Vs in.)
Approximately 180 g (7 oz) (not including batteries)

Note;

■ The operating range of this Remote Commander may
decrease due to ambient radio wave conditions, your room's
wall, etc.

■ This Remote Commander has both IR and Rl transmission

-capability.

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Contents

Setting Up the Remote Commander

installing the Batteries........................................................................5

Setting the Code...................................................................................6

Step 1: Entering the Remote Commander's ID Code ....6

Step 2: Entering the Code Number for Your

Component

Step 3; Checking If the Code Number Works

Setting Up a Non-preprogrammed Component,

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Using the Remote Commander

Before Operating a Component......................................................11

Operating a Component...................................................................11

Remote Commander Button Descriptions....................................12

Notes on Using the Remote Commander...............................15

Component Code Numbers...................................................16

TV and VCR Codes
Cable Box Codes

MDP Codes.........................................................................................18

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Troubleshooting....................................................................................19

Customer Support Information.......................................................19

Limited Warranty...............................................................Back cover

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Setting Up the Remote Commander

Before you can start using the Remote Commander, you must
first set it up. This booklet describes everything you need to
know to set up the Remote Commander, including:

■ Installing the batteries (instructions are on page 5)

■ Presetting the Remote Commander with the codes for your
TV, VCR, MDP and cable box (instructions begin on page 6)

About Presetting the Remote Commander

To set up this Remote Commander to use with other (non­Sony) manufacturer's TVs, VCRs, MDPs and cable boxes,
you'll need to follow the instructions in this booklet to preset
the Remote Commander with the correct code number.

Note:

The Remote Commander can be set up to operate up to two
components (DSS*, TV, cable box) at a time — unless their
code numbers happen to be the same. For example, you can set
up the Remote Commander to operate two TVs by setting their
codes into the FUNCTION buttons—CABLE and TV. For VCR

and MDP operation, the Remote Commander can be set up to
operate up to four components (VCR, MDP) by switching the
slide switch inside the Remote Commander’s lid.

Installing the Batteries

■ Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA
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 Remote Commander does not operate
properly or the indicators of the buttons on the Remote
Commander do not light up, the batteries may 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.

■ Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace them, for
example — the code numbers revert to the factory settings
and must be reset.

■ If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth
and replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the
electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you
don't plan to use the Remote Commander for a long period
of time.

Setting the Code

step 1; Entering the Remote Commander's ID
Code

In addition to having infrared transmission, this Remote
Commander includes RF transmission, which allows you to
control your Sony brand DSS receiver from another room if
your component supports RF remote control. However, your
Remote Commander may be interfered with by the same type
of Remote Commander that is used nearby. To prevent this,
set the Commander's ID code. For the procedure of setting
your ID code, see the instruction manual of your DSS receiver.

Step 2: Entering the Code Number for Your
Component

1 Turn off fhe component you want to set up.
2 Turn to "Component Code Numbers" on page 16, and find

fhe three-digif code number for your component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number

that's listed first to complete the steps that follow.

Brand Component

Philips

VCR

Code No.

310, 308, 309

For example, if you're
setting up a Philips VCR,
you would use code
number 310.

If your component is not listed, see "Setting Up a Non­preprogrammed Component" on page 9.