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Integrated RemoteCommander

Operating Instructions

© 2001 Sony Corporation

RM-VL700

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For the customers in the U.S.A.WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Ifthis equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, 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 ofthe 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 expresslyapproved in this manual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.

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FeaturesThe RM-VL700 Remote Commander provides centralized control of allyour AV components from a single remote commander and saves thetrouble of operating different AV components with different remotecontrol devices. The following are its main features.

Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remotecommanderThis Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brandcomponents, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for yourSony AV components.

Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also presetThis Commander is preset for most major brands components includingSony. You can remote control your components by setting the type andcode number of each component (page 8).

Learning function for programming various other remote controlsignalsThis Commander has a Learning function, to “learn” the remote controlsignals needed to operate other non-preset components or functions. (To“teach” such signals to this Commander, use the remote control suppliedwith the non-preset components.) (See page 15.)In addition, the Commander can “learn” remote control signals (infraredsignals 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 componentsYou can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate othercomponents. This is useful when you have more than two of the samekind of AV component (only if a Component Select buttons is free). (Seepage 27.)

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Table of ContentsGetting Started

Installing the Batteries ................................................................................. 6When to replace the batteries ............................................................................ 6

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

Basic OperationsSetting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio

and Visual Components — Setting component codes ............................... 8Setting a component code .................................................................................. 8Checking if the code number works .............................................................. 10

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

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ...................... 12To control the volume ....................................................................................... 13Notes on operating your components ........................................................... 14

Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function .... 15For accurate Learning ....................................................................................... 18Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons ..... 19Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button ............................ 21Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner ......................... 23

Advanced FeaturesControlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio

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

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ..................... 26Programming 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 .............. 27Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button .... 29

Using Other FunctionsLocking the Controls — Hold Function .......................................................30

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

Additional InformationPrecautions .................................................................................................32

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

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

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AppendixTable of Preset Functions ............................................................................35

TV ........................................................................................................................ 35VCR ..................................................................................................................... 36CBL (Cable box) ................................................................................................. 36SAT ...................................................................................................................... 37DVD .................................................................................................................... 37CD ....................................................................................................................... 38MD ....................................................................................................................... 38DAT ..................................................................................................................... 38DECK .................................................................................................................. 38AMP .................................................................................................................... 39Digital Cable Box .............................................................................................. 39

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

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Getting Started

Installing theBatteriesSlide open the batterycompartment lid and insert twosize AA(R6) batteries (notsupplied). Be sure to match up the+ and – indications on thebatteries with the + and –indications on the batterycompartment.

When to replace thebatteries

Batteries for remote controloperation (two size AA (R6)batteries)Under normal conditions, thebatteries will last up to sixmonths. If the Commander doesnot operate properly, the batteriesmight be drained. When thishappens, replace the batteries withnew ones.

NoteDo not take more than one hour toreplace the batteries. Otherwise, yoursetting 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 batteriestogether.

• If the electrolyte inside the batteryshould leak, wipe the contaminatedarea of the battery compartment witha cloth and replace the old batterieswith new ones. To prevent theelectrolyte from leaking, remove thebatteries when you plan not to usethe Commander for a long period oftime.Insert the batteries negative-and-

first through the guide clampwithin each compartment asshown above.

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Location of Controls1 SET indicator2 SET button3 Component Select buttons

Light or flash during operation.4 TV/VIDEO button5DISPLAY button6Number buttons7 PIP button8 Player Control buttons9 Cursor Control buttons0MENU buttonqa VOL +/– buttons*qs MUTING button*qd POWER buttonqfGUIDE buttonqg SLEEP buttonqh ENT (enter) buttonqjOK buttonqk CH (channel) +/– buttonsql RECALL button

* Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING buttonsThe Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visualcomponent. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier’s volume when youselect an audio component. You can change this setting also (page 24.)

NoteThe function of the control buttons varies depending on settings/operating modes.The “Table of Preset Functions” (page 35) shows how the Commander generallyoperates for each component in the factory preset mode.

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2 Press SET.

All Component Select buttonsflash.

Example: To set up a Philips’ TV

1 See the tables in thesupplied “ComponentCode Numbers”, and findthe three-digit code numberfor the desired component.If more than one code numberis listed, use the number that islisted first.For example, to set up aPhilips’ TV, you would use thecode number 056.

ComponentSelect ButtonTV

VCR

CBL/SAT

DVD

AMP

Factory setting

Sony TV

Sony VHSVCR

Sony DVDplayerSony amplifier

Presetcomponent(s)TVTV/VCRComboVCR

Cable box

DVD player

Amplifier

Setting a component code

NoteA CD player, an MD player and acassette deck can be set to any of theabove Component Select buttons. Youcan assign Component Select buttons tofreely set signals of your desiredcomponents. For further information,see “Assigning Other Components tothe Component Select Buttons” (page27) .For the functions of buttons as for eachcomponent, see “Table of PresetFunctions” (page 35).

Basic Operations

Setting the Code fornon-Sony PresetAudio and VisualComponents— Settingcomponent codesThe Commander is preset at thefactory to operate Sony brand AVcomponents (see the table below).If you are using the Commanderwith a factory-set Sonycomponents, skip the followingprocedures.You can use the Commander withother major brand preset AVcomponents also. To use withother AV components, or Sonycomponents which do notfunction with the Commander,you need to follow the proceduresto set the correct codes for eachcomponent.

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3 Press the Component Selectbutton for the desiredcomponent.

The selected Componentbutton lights up, and all otherbuttons turn off.

4 Press the Number buttonsto enter the three-digitcomponent code number.

5 Press ENT.The Component Select buttonturns off.

If the Component Select buttonflashes five times beforeturning off, it means that thesetup is incomplete. Start overfrom Step 2.

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Notes• If you press a component code

number that is not on the table in thesupplied “Component CodeNumbers”, or if you press a button inthe wrong order, the Componentbutton flashes five times, and thenturns off. Check the component codenumber, and try setting it again.

• If you don’t input anything into theCommander within 20 secondsbetween each step, the setupprocedure will be canceled. To set thecode, start over from Step 2.

• If you press SET while setting thecomponent code, all code numberswill be lost, and the setup procedurewill be canceled. Start over from Step2.

To cancel setup, press SET.

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Setting the Code for non-SonyPreset Audio and VisualComponents (continued)

Checking if the codenumber works

1 Power on the componentwith its power switch.

2 Press the correspondingComponent Select buttonfor the component youhave set up.The Component button lightsup when you press it, andturns off when you release it.

3 Aim the Commander at thecomponent and pressPOWER.The selected Componentbutton lights up when youpress a function button, andturns off when you release it.

The component should poweroff.

4 If you have succeeded,check that the Commanderis operating the otherfunctions of yourcomponent, such as channeland volume control.See page 12 for details.

If the Commander does notseem to be workingTry repeating the setup proceduresusing the other codes listed for yourcomponent, or try setting the codenumber using the Search function(page 11).

Note on the VOL+/– and MUTINGbuttonsWhen you operate a visualcomponent, the TV button lightsup to indicate that theCommander is controlling ormuting the TV’s volume.

When you operate an audiocomponent, the AMP button lightsup to indicate that theCommander is controlling ormuting the amplifier’s volume.

It is recommended that you firstset the TV and AMP codes beforesetting up any other components.

Note on buttons that havealready “learned” remotecontrol signalsIf another signal has already beenprogrammed on a button usingthe Learning function (page 15),that “learned” signal will continueto work even after you set thecomponent code number. To use itas a preset function button, youmust first erase its “learned”signal (page 21).

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Setting a componentcode by the SearchfunctionYou can find a code numberavailable for a component thatdoesn’t have one in the supplied“Component Code Numbers”.

Before starting the SearchfunctionSet each component to thefollowing status so that the Searchfunction works effectively.TV: Power-onVCR, CBL/SAT, DVD, AMP:Power-offCD player*, MD player*, cassettedeck*: Power-on with a playbacksource (disc, cassette tape, etc.)

* If any of these components areassigned to any of the ComponentSelect buttons (page 27), you canset a component code using theSearch function.

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1 Press SET.

All Component Select buttonsflash.

2 Press the Component Selectbutton for the desiredcomponent.

The selected Componentbutton lights up, and all otherbuttons turn off.

3 Press CH + or CH – andPOWER in turn until thecomponent reacts asdescribed in the following.TV: Powers offVCR, CBL/SAT, DVD, AMP:Powers onCD player, MD player, cassettedeck: Plays back

Press CH + to go to the nextcode number.Press CH – to go back to theprevious code number.The Component button flashesthree times after the numbershave turned one cycle.

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4 Press ENT.

The Component button turnsoff.

If the Component Select buttonflashes five times before turningoff, it means that the setup isincomplete. Start over from Step 1.

5 Check if the code numberworks by following theinstructions on page 10.

Notes• If you don’t input anything into the

Commander within 20 secondsbetween each step, the setupprocedure will be canceled. To set thecode, start over from the beginning.

• If you press any button other thanCH+/- and POWER while setting thecomponent code, all code numberswill be lost, and the setup procedurewill be canceled. Start over from thebeginning.


Setting a component code bythe Search function (continued)

Example: To operate a videocassette recorder

1 Press the desiredComponent Select button.The Component Select buttonlights up when you press it,and turns off when you releaseit.

Operating YourComponents with theRemote CommanderWhen you operate a non-Sonycomponent, make sure you set thecomponent code first (page 8).

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To control the volumePress VOL +/– to control thevolume. Press MUTING to mutethe sound. When you select avisual component, the TV’svolume will be controlled (TVlights up), and when you select anaudio component, the amplifier’svolume will be controlled (AMPlights up). You can change thissetting also (page 24).

Notes• If you used the Learning function

(page 15) to program the VOL +/– orMUTING buttons to send a signal toany other component, that signal willbe transmitted instead of the volumeor muting of the TV or amplifierwhen you select that component.

• If you used the Learning function(page 15) to program the VOL +/– orMUTING buttons for the TV or AMPto send a signal to any otherComponent, that signal will betransmitted only when you select TVor AMP. When you select anothercomponent, the preset volume controlsignals for TV or AMP will betransmitted.

• If you have assigned anothercomponent to the TV or AMP buttons(page 27), the volume of the TV oramplifier cannot be controlled even ifyou select another component.

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2 Press any Player Controlbutton.See “Table of Preset Functions”(page 35) for the functions ofbuttons for each component.

NoteThe remote control signals may bedifferent for some components orfunctions. In this case, program theremote control signals with theLearning function (see page 15). Note,however, that components andfunctions that do not support theremote control of infrared signals willnot work with this Commander.

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Notes on operating yourcomponentsAbout the input select of a TVEach time TV/VIDEO is pressed,the input is changed in order. It isalso possible to select directly bypressing one of following Numberbuttons while holding TV/VIDEOpressed when more than twoVCRs are connecting.

“TV/VIDEO” + “0” : TV tuner“TV/VIDEO” + “1” : VIDEO1“TV/VIDEO” + “2” : VIDEO2“TV/VIDEO” + “3” : VIDEO3“TV/VIDEO” + “4” : VIDEO4“TV/VIDEO” + “5” : VIDEO5“TV/VIDEO” + “6” : VIDEO6

If the above operations do notwork, program the remote controlsignals of your component in tothe Commander using theLearning function (page 15).

About the input select of a VCR(only for Sony VCR)Each time TV/VIDEO is pressed,the input is changed in order. It isalso possible to select directly bypressing one of following Numberbuttons while holding TV/VIDEOpressed.

“TV/VIDEO” + “0” : Tuner“TV/VIDEO” + “1” : LINE1“TV/VIDEO” + “2” : LINE2“TV/VIDEO” + “3” : LINE3“TV/VIDEO” + “4” : LINE4“TV/VIDEO” + “5” : DV in

When you use a Sony VCR, theabove commands are preset. Forother brands, it is possible to“teach” the above sequentialbutton operations using theLearning function (see page 15).

Operating Your Componentswith the Remote Commander(continued)

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about 2 – 4 inches(5 – 10 cm) away

Remote control foryour component

RM-VL700

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Programming signalsof another remotecontrol — LearningFunctionTo operate components orfunctions which do not work evenif you set a component codenumber, use the followingLearning procedure to “teach” anyof the programmable buttons orthe Commander to operate thefunctions of another remotecontrol. You can also use theLearning function to change thesignals of individual buttons aftersetting the component codenumber (page 8).It is recommended that you makea note of the “learned” keyfunctions. (It is possible to make anote 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 abuilt-in tuner type), if theCommander is “learned.”

Example: To program the N(Play) signal of your videocassette recorder to the VCR N(Play) button of the Commander

1 Place the RM-VL700 headto head with yourcomponent’s remotecontrol.

2 Press and hold SET for over3 seconds.

The SET indicator lights up,and all Component Selectbuttons flash.

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Programming signals of anotherremote control— Learning Function (continued)

3 Press the Component Selectbutton for the componentwhose signals are to be“learned.”

Both the SET indicator and theselected Component Selectbutton light up, and all otherbuttons turn off.

4 Press the button on theCommander you want to“teach.”

Both the SET indicator and theselected Component Selectbutton flash (Learning functionstandby).

If another signal has alreadybeen “learned” by thatbuttonThe SET indicator flashestwice, and the Commandertakes no action returning to itsstate after the ComponentSelect button was pressed inStep 3.Either “teach” to another freebutton, or clear the already“learned” function (page 21)and start over from thebeginning.

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5 Press and hold the buttonon the other remote control,until both the SET indicatorand the Component Selectbutton lights up again.During data transfer, only theSET indicator stays lit, and theComponent Select button turnsoff.After data transfer is complete,the Commander returns to itsstate in Step 3.

If the SET indicator flashes fivetimesIt means that “learning” is incomplete.Repeat steps 4 and 5.

6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to“teach” functions to otherbuttons.To “teach” anothercomponent’s remote controlsignalAfter positioning the two remotecommanders as in Step 1 on page15, press the correspondingComponent Select button, and thenfollow Steps 4 and 5 to performLearning.

7 Press SET to finish setting.

during datatransfer

data transfercomplete

Notes• If you do not perform Learning steps

within 20 seconds at any point duringthe process, Learning mode ends.

• If you do not perform Step 5 within10 seconds after Step 4, the learningprocedure returns to Step 3. RepeatStep 4.


If the Commander does notseem to be workingIf the “learned” button does notoperate properly, “teach” once again.(For example, if the volume becomesvery loud after pressing VOL+ onlyonce, noise may have interfered duringthe Learning procedure.)

If you set a component codeafter “learning” a signalIf you have programmed any signal ona button by the Learning function, thatsignal will work even after you set acomponent code.

Note on the REC z signalYou can only “teach” to one button at atime. Therefore you cannot teach asequential button operation (forexample REC z + B) to a single buttonon the Commander. In this case,“teach” the functions of each button onyour component to the Commander.

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remote controlof component

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When you “teach” signals toVOL +/– or MUTING•If you used the Learning

function to program the VOL +/– or MUTING buttons to sendany signal to components otherthan the TV or AMP, that signalwill be transmitted only bypressing MUTING when youselect that component.

•If you used the Learningfunction to program the VOL +/– or MUTING buttons to sendany signal to the TV or AMP,that signal will be transmittedonly after you select TV or AMP.When you select othercomponents, the “learned”signal will be transmitted.

To “teach” the signals for an air-conditionerSee “Notes on programming thesignals for an air-conditioner” onpage 23.

For accurate Learning•Do not move the remote units

during the Learning procedure.•Be sure to keep holding down

the “learning” button until yourCommander reacts as described.

•Use fresh batteries in bothremote units.

•Avoid Learning in places subjectto direct sunlight or a strongfluorescent light. (Noise mayinterfere during the Learningprocedure.)

•The remote control detector areamay differ depending on eachremote unit. If Learning does notwork, try changing the positionsof the two remote control units.

•When you teach signals of aninteractive signal exchangesystem remote control unit(supplied with some of Sony’samplifiers) to the Commander,the response signal of the mainunit may interfere with thelearning of the Commander. Insuch a case, move to a placewhere the signals will not reachthe main unit (e.g. other rooms,etc.).

IMPORTANTBe sure to place theCommander out of the reach ofsmall children or pets, and lockthe controls using the Holdfunction (page 30).Components such as airconditioners, heaters, electricappliances, and electricshutters or curtains receivingan infrared signal can bedangerous if misused.

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2 Press and hold theComponent Select buttonfor the component whosesignals are to be “learned”for over 3 seconds.

SET and all other ComponentSelect buttons light.

Both the SET indicator and theselected Component Selectbutton flash (Learning functionstandby).

If another signal has alreadybeen “learned” by thatbuttonThe SET indicator flashes twice,and the Commander takes noaction, returning to its state afterSET was pressed and held in Step 2.Either “teach” to another freebutton, or clear the already“learned” function (page 21) andstart over from the beginning.

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Programming remotecontrol signals to theComponent Select buttons

You can “teach” one operatingprocedure to a Component Selectbutton, so that when you press theComponent Select button, theoperation is also automaticallydone.For example, if it is necessary toswitch the input selection of anamplifier to DVD when you use aDVD player, “teach” an inputselect signal to the DVD button.After “learning”, the inputselection of an amplifier isautomatically switched to DVDjust by pressing DVD. (For thisoperation, an amplifier shouldfirst be turned on.)

Example: To “teach” the DVDinput remote control signal ofyour amplifier to the DVDbutton of the Commander

1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page15).

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3 Press and hold the buttonon the other remote control,until the SET indicatorlights and all theComponent Select buttonsflash again.

During data transfer, only theSET indicator stays lit, and theComponent Select button turnsoff.

If the SET indicator flashesfive timesIt means that “learning” isincomplete. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to“teach” remote controlsignals to other buttons.

5 Press SET to finish“learning.”

Notes• If you do not perform Learning

steps within 20 seconds at anypoint during the process,Learning mode ends.

• If you do not perform Step 3within 10 seconds after Step 2, theLearning procedure returns toStep 1. Repeat from Step 2 whilethe Component Select buttonlights.

To cancel “learning,” press SET.

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Changing or erasing thefunction of a “learned”buttonTo change the “learned” function,clear it first and perform Learningagain.

To clear the “learned” functionof a single button

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



2 While holding the desiredComponent Select buttonpressed, press the buttonyou want to erase.

The SET indicator turns off,and the selected ComponentSelect button lights up.

NoteBe sure to press the button youwant to erase while pressing theComponent Select Button. If yourelease the Component Selectbutton, the Commander changes toLearning mode.


To cancel erasing, press SET.

+

during dataerasing

data erasingcomplete

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

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



2 While holding x pressed,press the Component Selectbutton you want to erase.

The SET indicator turns off,and the selected ComponentSelect button lights up.

NoteWith this operation, you can onlyerase the “learned” functions of allbuttons for a specific component.


To cancel erasing, press SET.

during dataerasing

data erasingcomplete

To erase the learned functionof the Component Selectbutton that is TV, VCR, CBL/SAT,DVD or AMP

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

While holding SET pressed forover 3 seconds, press and holdthe Component Select buttonyou want to erase for a while.

The SET indicator turns off,and the Selected ComponentSelect button lights up.

x

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Notes on programming thesignals for an air-conditionerAbout seasonal adjustmentsIf you change the settings of theair-conditioner for the season, youhave to program the remotecontrol signals of the new settingson the Commander.

If the power-on/off operationdoes not work correctlyIf the Commander can onlyoperate “ON” with one buttonand “OFF” with another, whileyour air-conditioner’s remotecontrol can operate “ON/OFF”with a single button, program thesignal on two buttons of theCommander as follows.

1 Clear the “learned” power-on/off signal on the programmedbutton of the Commander.

2 Reprogram only the power-onsignal of the air-conditioner onthe button of the Commander.

3 Program the power-off signal ofthe air-conditioner on anotherbutton of the Commander.

The two buttons of theCommander have beenprogrammed with the power-onsignal and the power-off signal ofthe air-conditioner respectively, sothat you can operate the air-conditioner with the Commander.

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Component SelectbuttonTVVCRCBL/SATDVDAMP

Controls the volume of

TVTVTVTVamplifier

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volumeof Visual ComponentsConnected to an AudioSystemThe Commander is factory presetbased on the assumption that youhear the sound of your visualcomponents from your TVspeakers, and that you hear soundof your audio components fromthe loudspeakers connected toyour amplifier.

For example, to control thevolume while using a VCR, youdon’t need to press the TV buttonto control the TV volume.

The following table shows thefactory setting of which volumewould be controlled for eachcomponent.

However, if your visualcomponents are connected to anaudio system, you may want tohear TV or VCR sound from theloudspeakers via your amplifier,not from your TV speakers. In thiscase, you need to change thefactory preset so that you cancontrol the volume of your visualcomponents without first havingto switch to the amplifier.

To change the Factory Preset ofthe Volume Control

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To set only the audiocomponents’ volume controlsto AMPPress VOL– while holdingMUTING pressed.

Only AMP lights up when youpress these buttons, and thenturns off when you releasethem.

When you press VOL-holdingMUTING pressed.

The buttons turn off when yourelease them.

Volume control settingcomplete.

Visual components are:TV, video cassette recorder,analog cable box, digital cablebox, digital satellite, DVDplayer

Audio components are:CD player, MD player,cassette deck, amplifier

To cancel setting, press SET.

NoteIf you used the Learning function toprogram the VOL +/– or MUTINGbuttons to send a signal to acomponent, the procedure above willnot change the function of the VOL +/–and MUTING buttons.

1 Press SET.All Component Select buttonsflash.

2 While holding MUTINGpressed, press VOL + orVOL –.

To set all volume controls toAMPPress VOL+ while holdingMUTING pressed.

All Component Select buttonslight up when you press thesebuttons, and then turn offwhen you release them.

When you press VOL+ holdingMUTING pressed.

The buttons turn off when yourelease them.

Volume control settingcomplete.

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Adding an ExtraFunction to theComponent SelectButtons

Programming the Power-OnCommand of the SelectedComponent just by pressingthat Component Selectbutton (for SonyComponents only)When using Sony components,you can program the Power-Onsignal for each component on aComponent Select button. You canselect the desired component andpower it on by just pressing thatComponent Select button.

Example: To program the TVbutton


2 While holding POWERpressed, press the desiredComponent Select button.When you first press POWER,only the Component Selectbuttons that have already beenset with the Power-Oncommand light up.

Example: If the Power-Oncommand has beenprogrammed on the VCR andDVD buttons, these buttonslight up when you first pressPOWER.


To clear the Power-On commandRepeat the same procedure,pressing the desired ComponentSelect button that lights up whenyou press POWER.

Notes• If the component code of a non-Sony

brand has been set on a ComponentSelect button, you cannot programthe Power-On function on it. If youchange the component code (page 8)after setting the Power-On function,the Power-On function is cleared.

• Even if you used the Learningfunction (page 15) to program asignal on a Component Select button,you can program the Power-Onfunction on that button but it cannotbe used. If you clear the “learned”function on that button, you can usethe Power-On function.

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Assigning OtherComponents to theComponent SelectButtonsYou can assign anothercomponent to any of theComponent Select buttons notbeing used.

Notes• Once you assign another component

to a Component Select button, thesetting of the component codenumber will be erased. Thecomponent code number will notreturn even if you reset the newlyassigned component and turn back tothe original component.To use the original componentsetting, set the component codenumber again (page 8).

• If you have assigned anothercomponent to the TV or AMP button,the volume of the TV or amplifier(page 13,24) cannot be controlledeven when you select othercomponents.

• If you have already programmed anyremote control signals on theComponent Select buttons using theLearning function, you cannot assignother components to the ComponentSelect buttons.

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Example: To assign a CD playerto the CBL/SAT button


2 Press the Component Selectbutton to which you wantto assign a function.The selected Component Selectbutton lights up.

3 While holding N pressed,press one of the followingNumber buttons to selectthe one to which you wantto assign the function.In this example, press theNumber 5 button to select CD.

The Component Select buttonschange as follows, andassigning to the selectedComponent Select button willbe set.

when N is pressed

when N + 5 are pressed

when the buttons are released

+

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To reset a Component Selectbutton to its original setting

Perform the setting of the originalcomponent following theprocedure on page 27. Notehowever if the original componenthas any “learned” signals, settingcannot be performed.

Assigning Other Components tothe Component Select Buttons(continued)

Each component is assigned tothe Number Buttons as follows.

1: VCR 7: MD3: SAT 8: TV4: AMP 9: CBL5: CD 0: DVD6: TAPE

To assign a digital cable box, selectthe Number button 3(SAT).

Notes• In this step, only the factory-set

function is assigned. Other newly“learned” functions (page 15) are notassigned.

• If a component to be assigned hasany “learned” signals, the indicatorSET flashes twice. Then settingcannot be performed. In this case,clear the “learned” signals and followSteps 1 - 3 again, or select anotherComponent Select button which isnot assigned to “learned” keys orbuttons.

• You can copy the “learned” remotecontrol signals of a Component Selectbutton to another button (page 29).

4 •If you need to set thecomponent code, followthe steps on pages 8 to 9.

•If you need to programsome signals by theLearning function, followthe Steps 1 and 3 to 7 onpages 15 to 17.


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2 Press and hold for over 3seconds the desiredComponent Select button towhich you want to copy asetting from anothercomponent.While holding down thisbutton, the other ComponentSelect buttons flash. Then,when you press theComponent Select buttonwhich holds the setting youwant to copy, all ComponentSelect buttons light up. Whencopying is complete, anyComponent Select buttonsother than the two buttonspressed, turn off.


To return the setting of theComponent Select button to theoriginal component settingClear the “learned” function (page21) and perform the originalcomponent setting following theprocedure on page 27.

TipSmall data will be processed soon.

Copying the settings of aComponent Select buttonto another buttonYou can copy the entire settings ofa Component Select button toanother Component Select button.The settings of the componentcode (page 8) and the “learned”function (page 15) are copied to anew button.

NoteYou cannot copy the settings to aComponent Select button on which any“learned” function (page 15) has beenprogrammed.

Example: To copy the settings ofthe DVD button to the TV button


for over 3 seconds

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Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls— Hold FunctionTo prevent accidental operation,you can lock all the buttons withthe Hold function.

1 While holding POWERpressed, press MUTINGand RECALL.

The SET indicator flashes once,and the Hold function is set.

While the Hold function is on,no function can be operated.(All Component Select buttonsflash twice.)

To unlock the controlPress the same three buttons in thesame order as the formerprocedure.The SET indicator flashes twice,and the Hold function is disabled.

(twice)

(twice)

(once)

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Erasing all settings— To reset theCommander to itsfactory settingsYou can erase all remote controlsignals programmed by the“learned“ function to reset theCommander to its factory settings.

1 While holding POWERpressed, press TV/VIDEOand VOL –.

The SET indicator and allComponent Select buttons lightup. Then the Component Selectbuttons turn off one by onefrom the left, followed by theSET indicator. When the SETindicator turns off at last, allsettings are cleared, andCommander returns to itsoriginal state.

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Specifications

Operating distanceApprox. 32.8 ft. (10 m) (variesdepending on components ofdifferent manufacturers)

Power requirementsTwo size AA (R6) batteries

Battery lifeApprox. 6 months (varies dependingon frequency of use)

DimensionsApprox. 2 1/2 × 7 7/8 × 1 5/16 in. (63 ×197 × 32 mm) (w × h × d)

Mass3.7 oz (105 g) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject tochange without notice.

* The operating distance maybedifferent depending on the brand orthe component to be used.

The CE mark on the unitis valid only for productsmarketed in theEuropean Union.

Additional Information

Precautions•Do not drop the unit or give a

shock to the unit, or it may causea malfunction.

•Do not leave the unit in alocation near heat sources, or ina place subject to direct sunlight,excessive dust or sand, moisture,rain or mechanical shock.

•Do not put foreign objects intothe unit. Should any liquid orsolid object fall into the unit,have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating theunit any further.

•Do not expose the remote controldetectors of your components todirect sunlight or other strongillumination. Too much lightthere can interfere with remotecontrol operations.

•Be sure to place the Commanderout of the reach of small childrenor pets. Components such as airconditioners, heaters, electricappliances, and electric shuttersor curtains receiving an infraredsignal can be dangerous ifmisused.

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TroubleshootingIf you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, firstcheck the batteries (page 6), then check the items below.

Remedy• Go closer to the component. The maximum operating

distance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the

compoent, and that there are no obstructions between theCommander and the component.

• Power on the components first, if necessary.• Make sure you have pressed the correct Component Select

button. In case of CBL/SAT, or DVD, make sure the desiredcomponent is selected.

• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. Forexample, if your component didn’t come with a remotecommander, it probably isn’t capable of being controlled by aremote commander.

• You have assigned a different component on the ComponentSelect button. Check the component assigned to that buttonand the component code.

• If your visual components are connected to an audio system,make sure you’ve set up the Commander as described in“Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected toan Audio System” (page 24).

• You have assigned another component on the TV or AMPbutton (page 27). In this case, the volume cannot be controlledwhen you select components other than TV or AMP.

• Set the component code correctly. If the code that is listed firstfor your component doesn’t work, try all the codes for yourcomponent in the order in which they are listed in thesupplied “Component Code Numbers”.

• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the buttonsdo not function correctly even after you have set thecomponent codes, then use the Learning function to programthe remote control signals for the component (page 15).

• The component may be operated with a code number that isnot listed in the “Component Code Numbers”. See “Setting acomponent code by the Search function” (page 11) and trysetting a code number again with the Search function.

• When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchangesystem remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’samplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of themain unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander.In such a case, move to a place where the signals will notreach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

• Make sure that the Remote Commander has “learned” thecorrect signals. If not, see “For accurate Learning” (page 18)and try the Learning procedure again (page 15).

SymptomYou cannot operate thecomponents.

You cannot control thevolume.

You cannot operate thecomponents even aftersetting the componentcode numbers.

The Commander fails tolearn the remote controlsignals.

You cannot operate acomponent even afteryou programmed theremote control signalswith the Learningfunction.

Continued

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SymptomThe SET indicator falshesfive times during theLearning procedure.

A Component Selectbutton flashes five timesduring setting.The SET indicator falshestwice during theLearning procedure.

All Component Selectbuttons flash twice.The Component Selectbuttons flash by aconstant interval whenyou press a button.

Remedy• Learning has not succeeded. See “For accurate Learning”

(page 18) and try the Learning procedure again (page 15).• Clear infrequently used Learned functions (page 21), then

carry out learning operations.• The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied

“Component Code Numbers” and try setting the componentcodes again (page 8).

• A selected Component Select button or another button to beset has any remote control signals programmed by Learningfunction (page 15). Clear the “learned” signals (page 21) orselect another button which has no “learned” signals, and trysetting again.

• The Hold function is on. Unlock the Hold function (page 30).

• Batteries are weakened.Replace them with new ones.

For the customers in the U.S.A

Customer Support InformationAfter you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the RemoteCommander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helplineat 1-800-822-2217.

Troubleshooting (continued)

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KEY DISPLAY0POWER3qd

1 – 9, 0, ENT

1TV/VIDEO

2DISPLAY

qsSLEEP

qaGUIDE(PIP OFF)

7MENU

TVFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To change the inputmode.To display the currentchannel on TV.To operate SLEEPfunction on the TV(works only for a TVwith SLEEP function).To turn off the“window” picture.To call up the MENUdisplay.

Appendix

Table of PresetFunctions

NoteThere may be some components orfunctions that cannot be operated withthis Commander.

KEY DISPLAY6f

6F

6G

6g

qfOK

4PIP

5M

(PIP CH +)

5m

(PIP CH –)

5REC z(PIP INPUT)

5X

(PIP STILL)5N

(PIP SWAP)

5x

(PIP MOVE)qgCH +/–

qhRECALL

8VOL +/–

9MUTING

FUNCTIONTo move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To enter the selection ofthe MENU display.To turn on/off the“window” picture.*To change the TVchannel + in the“window” picture.To change the TVchannel – in the“window” picture.To change the inputmode of the “window”picture.To freeze the “window”picture.To swap the “main”picture and the“window” picture.To move the location ofthe “window”picture.Channel up: +Channel down: –To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK orCHANNEL RETURNfunction on the TVdepending on the settingof the TV’smanufacturer.Volume up: +Volume down: –To mute the volume onthe TV. Press again toturn muting off.

Continued

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Table of Preset Functions(continued)

KEY DISPLAY0POWER3 q d

1 – 9, 0, ENT

2DISPLAY

1TV/VIDEO(ANT/SW)

q sSLEEP(INPUTSELECT)

7MENU

6f

6F

6G

6g

qfOK

5m

5N

5M

5REC z

5x

5X

qgCH +/–

VCRFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or, press 5 and ENT).To expose the on-screendisplay.To switch the antennaoutput.To change the inputmode.

To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To enter the selection ofthe MENU display.To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z**.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.Channel up: +Channel down: –

** In order to avoid recording bymistake, the REC z button does notwork by itself.


1 – 9, 0, ENT

qgCH +/–

qhRECALL

CBL (Cable box)FUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 (or , press 5 and ENT.)Channel up :+Channel down : –To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK orCHANNEL RETURNfunction.

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KEY DISPLAY0POWER31 – 9, 0

4PIP(+10)

qdENT

1TV/VIDEO(AUDIO)

2DISPLAY

qaGUIDE(CLEAR)

qhRECALL(RETURN)

5REC z(TITLE)

q sSLEEP(SUBTITLE)

7MENU(DVDMENU)

6f

6F

6G

6g

q fOK

5m

5N

5M

5x

5X

qgCH + (>)

qgCH – (.)

DVDFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.Number buttons: To setitems selected from thescreen.To select numbers 10and above.To enter the setting. Toset items selected fromthe screen.To change the sound.

To show the current playstatus on the screen.To clear the selectedcharacters from thescreen.To return to the lastprevious screen.To display the titlemenu.To switch the subtitle.

To display the DVDmenu.

To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To execute itemsselected from the screen.To rewind.To play.To fast-forwardTo stop.To pause.To proceed to the nextlocation or song.To proceed to theprevious location orsong.


1 – 9, 0, ENT

1TV/VIDEO

2DISPLAY

4PIP(FAVORITE)

q sSLEEP(StationIndex)

qaGUIDE

5N (EXIT)7MENU

6f

6F

6G

6g

q fOK

qgCH +/–

qhRECALL

SATFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to changeto channel 5, press 0 and5 ( or, press 5 and ENT)To switch the output ofthe SAT receiver to theTV. (When you connecta TV cable or antenna tothe receiver, the outputswitches between a TVand SAT program.)To turn on the display.

To use the “FAVORITE”function.To bring up the StationIndex.

To bring up MasterGuide.To exit the mode.To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To bring up the StationIndex when a programguide is not displayed.To select the channelthat is highlighted.Channel up : +Channel down : –To return to the lasttuned station

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KEY DISPLAY0POWER5m

5N

4PIP (n)5M

5REC z

5x

5X

qhRECALL(A/B)

7MENU (z)

6f (N)6F (x)6G (M)6g (m)qdENT (n)q fOK (X)

DECKFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To rewind.To play.To reverse.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To select the tape deck :Deck A or B (dualcassette deck only). To record, press f whilepressing MENU. Firstrelease f, then releaseMENU.*To play.*To stop.*To fast-forward.*To rewind.*To reverse.To pause.*

Table of Preset Functions(continued)


qdENT5m

5N

5M

5REC z

5x

5X

qgCH + (>)

qgCH – (.)

DATFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select a programnumber.To enter the setting.To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To proceed to the nextsong.To proceed to theprevious song.

* Activated when using a doublecassette deck(for deck A of Sony component)


4PIP(+10)

qdENTqhRECALL

(D.SKIP)5m

5N

5M

5x

5X

qgCH + (>)qgCH – (.)

CDFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select the tracknumber. 0 selects track10.To select track numbersabove 10, see thedescriptions on the +10button below.To select numbers 10and above.To enter the setting.To select next disk.

To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To stop.To pause.To select the next track.To select the previoustrack.


4PIP(+10)

qdENTqhRECALL

(D.SKIP)5m

5N

5M

5REC z

5x

5X

qgCH + (>)qgCH – (.)

MDFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select the tracknumber. 0 selects track10.To select track numbersabove 10, see thedescriptions on the +10button below.To select numbers 10and above.To enter the setting.To select the next disc.

To rewind.To play.To fast-forward.To record, press Nwhile pressing REC z.First release N, thenrelease REC z.To stop.To pause.To select the next track.To select the previoustrack.

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KEY DISPLAY0POWER31

32

33

34

35

36

37

38

39

30

qaGUIDE(INPUT)

qhRECALL(SHIFT)

qgCH+/–

8VOL +/–

9MUTING

AMPFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To select the inputsource: VIDEO 1To select the inputsource: VIDEO 2To select the inputsource: AUXTo select the inputsource: TUNERTo select the inputsource: CDTo select the inputsource: TAPETo select the inputsource: MDTo select the inputsource: TVTo select the inputsource: PHONOTo select the inputsource: DVDTo change the inputselect cyclicallyTo shift band or presetselectPresetting or tuningfrequency up: +Presetting or tuningfrequency down: –Volume up: +Volume down: –To mute the volume onthe AMP. Press again toturn muting off.

KEY DISPLAY0POWER3qd1-9, 0, ENT

1TV/VIDEO(INPUT)**Thumbs Up

2DISPLAY**Thumbs Down

4PIP(Favorite)

q sSLEEP(Exit/Clear)

qaGUIDE(EPG)**Live TV

7MENU**TiVo

6f

6F

6G

6g

q fOK

qgCH +(PAGE +)CH –(PAGE –)

qhRECALL

5m

5N

5M

5z REC (RECON/OFF)

5x

5X

Digital Cable BoxFUNCTIONTo turn on and off.To change the channel.For example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5(or, press 5and ENTER).Select either TV or Cablefor viewing (By passmode).Alls up title bar andtoggles title bar on/off.

To switch the“FAVORITE” TVchannel listprogrammed by acustomer to ON/OFFTo return to the TVscreen from the htmlscreen or the E-mailscreen, etc.To switch the EPGdisplay to ON/OFF.

To call up the MENUdisplay.To move the cursorupward.To move the cursordownward.To move the cursor tothe right.To move the cursor tothe left.To command to executefor EPG.Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To toggle the currentchannel/the lastprevious channel.*To rewind*To play*To fast-forward*To record, press Nwhile pressing REC.First release N, thenrelease REC.*To stop*To pause

* The operation is possible when usingthe built-in HDD type STB or inVideo-on-demand mode.

**This key display corresponds to TiVoservice or the replay service. Refer toits instruction manual for details.

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Index

A, BBatteries 6

C, DChanging 21CH (CHANNEL) button 11Clearing/Changing

learned signal 21, 22Power-On command 26

Code number 8, 11Component Select buttons

assigning other components 27copying settings 29programming a signal 15setting Power-On function 26

Copyingsettings of Component Select

buttons 29

EErasing 31

F, G, HFactory setting 28, 31

I, J, KInput select 14

LLearning Function 15Locking control of Commander 30

MMUTING button 10, 13, 18, 25, 30

N, ONumber buttons 9, 14, 21, 27

P, Q, R, SPower-On function

setting 26Preset components 8

T, UTroubleshooting 33

V, W, X, Y, ZVOL buttons 10, 13, 17, 18, 25, 31Volume Control 10, 13, 24

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