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... keys necessary to freely operate other components. Learning function for non-Sony components are its main features. It will save you need This Commander has a learning function, to execute a series of operations by pressing a single button (page 23). Features The RM-AV2100 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your components by setting their code numbers (page 8).
... keys necessary to freely operate other components. Learning function for non-Sony components are its main features. It will save you need This Commander has a learning function, to execute a series of operations by pressing a single button (page 23). Features The RM-AV2100 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your components by setting their code numbers (page 8).
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... the signals of an air-conditioner 40 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 41 Transferring data ...41 4 Receiving the data ...43 System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only 34 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons...Remote Control Operations - Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries ...6 When to replace the batteries 6 Location and Function of Controls 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Finding a component code...
... the signals of an air-conditioner 40 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 41 Transferring data ...41 4 Receiving the data ...43 System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only 34 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons...Remote Control Operations - Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries ...6 When to replace the batteries 6 Location and Function of Controls 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Finding a component code...
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... (four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, batteries will be worn out and E is displayed on the batteries with new ones. If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be erased. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to replace the batteries...; Notes on the battery compartment. When the display dims or the backlight for a long period of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - on the LCD touch panel.
... (four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, batteries will be worn out and E is displayed on the batteries with new ones. If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be erased. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to replace the batteries...; Notes on the battery compartment. When the display dims or the backlight for a long period of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - on the LCD touch panel.
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...other AV components, you are using the Commander with other preset AV components also. Preset nent Select component(s) Button Factory setting TV TV Sony TV TV/VCR Combo VCR1 VCR Sony VHS VCR (VTR3) VCR2 VCR Sony 8mm VCR (VTR2) VCR3 VCR Sony Beta VCR (VTR1) DVD CBL/SAT...to follow the procedures to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). Compo- Setting a component code 8 You can use with a factory-set the correct codes for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to set Sony components, skip the following procedures. ...
...other AV components, you are using the Commander with other preset AV components also. Preset nent Select component(s) Button Factory setting TV TV Sony TV TV/VCR Combo VCR1 VCR Sony VHS VCR (VTR3) VCR2 VCR Sony 8mm VCR (VTR2) VCR3 VCR Sony Beta VCR (VTR1) DVD CBL/SAT...to follow the procedures to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). Compo- Setting a component code 8 You can use with a factory-set the correct codes for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to set Sony components, skip the following procedures. ...
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.... The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 - 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash. 5 If you want to set one code number is listed, use the code number 056. 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. Press the DECK B/A button repeatedly until the desired component is displayed ("DVD" or "VD", "CBL" or "SAT"). A beep sounds, and...
.... The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 - 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash. 5 If you want to set one code number is listed, use the code number 056. 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. Press the DECK B/A button repeatedly until the desired component is displayed ("DVD" or "VD", "CBL" or "SAT"). A beep sounds, and...
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...and Visual Components (continued) Notes • If you press a component code number that is not on the table in Step 3 to 5. To check which code number is displayed on the component with its power switch. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press the POWER key in the touch-key ...step, the setup procedure will be canceled. When the remote control signal is sent, is set the code, you press the ENTER key. The code number and "ENTER" appear twice. To set Press the DISPLAY key in the supplied "Component Code Numbers", the Commander beeps and "NG" flashes after you must again press...
...and Visual Components (continued) Notes • If you press a component code number that is not on the table in Step 3 to 5. To check which code number is displayed on the component with its power switch. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press the POWER key in the touch-key ...step, the setup procedure will be canceled. When the remote control signal is sent, is set the code, you press the ENTER key. The code number and "ENTER" appear twice. To set Press the DISPLAY key in the supplied "Component Code Numbers", the Commander beeps and "NG" flashes after you must again press...
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...52). To use it as channel and volume control. Preset signal of your components (see page 16). You can program remote control signals to be displayed. If the Commander does not seem to both the displayed keys and keys that doesn't have been preset with a playback source (disc, ... starting the Search function Set each key varies according to enable the Search function. 4 If you have succeeded, check that the Commander is operating the other codes listed for your component, such as a preset component key or button, first erase its learned signal (page 20). Notes on ...
...52). To use it as channel and volume control. Preset signal of your components (see page 16). You can program remote control signals to be displayed. If the Commander does not seem to both the displayed keys and keys that doesn't have been preset with a playback source (disc, ... starting the Search function Set each key varies according to enable the Search function. 4 If you have succeeded, check that the Commander is operating the other codes listed for your component, such as a preset component key or button, first erase its learned signal (page 20). Notes on ...
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...remote control signal is sent, is recommended to Step 5. Setting the Code for VD, CD, MD, TAPE), go to the previous code number. All the component names on the display. 2 Press the Component Select button for the desired component. If it doesn't, repeat Steps 3 and 4. 5 Press the ENTER key. A beep sounds, and the code... -. Note It is displayed on the display flash. Press CHANNEL - to go back to the next code number. Press CHANNEL + to go to write down the code number. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. 12 If it successfully works (power-off for TV, power-on for VCR, DVD, SAT,...
...remote control signal is sent, is recommended to Step 5. Setting the Code for VD, CD, MD, TAPE), go to the previous code number. All the component names on the display. 2 Press the Component Select button for the desired component. If it doesn't, repeat Steps 3 and 4. 5 Press the ENTER key. A beep sounds, and the code... -. Note It is displayed on the display flash. Press CHANNEL - to go back to the next code number. Press CHANNEL + to go to write down the code number. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. 12 If it successfully works (power-off for TV, power-on for VCR, DVD, SAT,...
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... key in Step 2 and 5. If you press the DISPLAY key before the code number is set, it returns back to set the component code first (page 8). Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the code number. Example: To play a CD player 1 Press the desired Component Select...
... key in Step 2 and 5. If you press the DISPLAY key before the code number is set, it returns back to set the component code first (page 8). Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the code number. Example: To play a CD player 1 Press the desired Component Select...
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...+ "2" : LINE2 "INPUT" + "3" : LINE3 "INPUT" + "4" : LINE4 "INPUT" + "5" : DV When you use a Sony VCR, the above commands are connecting more than two VCRs. About the input select of a TV Each time the INPUT key is pressed, the input is possible to... It is also possible to "teach" the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of a VCR Each time the INPUT key is pressed, the input is... also possible to another Component Select button (page 35), you have set a component code each for DECK A and DECK B (page 8). It is changed in order. However, if ...
...+ "2" : LINE2 "INPUT" + "3" : LINE3 "INPUT" + "4" : LINE4 "INPUT" + "5" : DV When you use a Sony VCR, the above commands are connecting more than two VCRs. About the input select of a TV Each time the INPUT key is pressed, the input is possible to... It is also possible to "teach" the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of a VCR Each time the INPUT key is pressed, the input is... also possible to another Component Select button (page 35), you have set a component code each for DECK A and DECK B (page 8). It is changed in order. However, if ...
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... signals may not be learned. Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component's remote control. It is useful if you make a memo of the Commander 1 Place the RM-AV2100 head to be learned. "LEARN" appears and all the learnable keys flash. You can also use the ...to change the signal of another remote control. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the learning function to operate the functions of individual keys and buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). Display for...
... signals may not be learned. Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component's remote control. It is useful if you make a memo of the Commander 1 Place the RM-AV2100 head to be learned. "LEARN" appears and all the learnable keys flash. You can also use the ...to change the signal of another remote control. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the learning function to operate the functions of individual keys and buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). Display for...
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...loud after pressing the VOLUME+ button 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 the Commander In Step 3 (page 17), while pressing the REC key, press the B key to the display in Step 2. (All.... 18 When you do not perform learning steps within 10 seconds after you select TV or AMP. Then press the two buttons on your component's remote control in step 4, while pressing the RESET key, press the mistaken key. When you touch a key by mistake in Step 4. Then press the...
...loud after pressing the VOLUME+ button 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 the Commander In Step 3 (page 17), while pressing the REC key, press the B key to the display in Step 2. (All.... 18 When you do not perform learning steps within 10 seconds after you select TV or AMP. Then press the two buttons on your component's remote control in step 4, while pressing the RESET key, press the mistaken key. When you touch a key by mistake in Step 4. Then press the...
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... are cleared. Note For DECK B/A, be reset to clear signals learned for a specific component 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. When you want to the factory settings (page 8). 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the corresponding Component Select button. The keys for both decks at the same time. 2 ...While pressing the RESET key, press that has a learned signal ("DECK A" or "DECK B") before you reset the wrong deck, the component codes for the component ...
... are cleared. Note For DECK B/A, be reset to clear signals learned for a specific component 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. When you want to the factory settings (page 8). 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the corresponding Component Select button. The keys for both decks at the same time. 2 ...While pressing the RESET key, press that has a learned signal ("DECK A" or "DECK B") before you reset the wrong deck, the component codes for the component ...
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...of operations. About the interval between operation steps You can change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. Continued 25 If you have programmed all the keys, press COMMANDER OFF. In this case, clear the program (page 26) and start ... you cannot program on this example, press the following information helps you let off. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (see page 30). If you have programmed an incorrect operation by learning (page 16) on the TV, press the POWER (or POWER ...
...of operations. About the interval between operation steps You can change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. Continued 25 If you have programmed all the keys, press COMMANDER OFF. In this case, clear the program (page 26) and start ... you cannot program on this example, press the following information helps you let off. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (see page 30). If you have programmed an incorrect operation by learning (page 16) on the TV, press the POWER (or POWER ...
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...the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again. • You can not continue from the beginning. If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by learning (page 16) for a key or button that point. You can program the Power-On ... System Control function has been programmed, but the Power-On function cannot be transmitted when you want to 2 on the VCR3 button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press VOLUME+ and VCR3. 2 While pressing the RESET key, press VCR3. When you press the corresponding Component Select button. In this Component ...
...the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again. • You can not continue from the beginning. If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by learning (page 16) for a key or button that point. You can program the Power-On ... System Control function has been programmed, but the Power-On function cannot be transmitted when you want to 2 on the VCR3 button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press VOLUME+ and VCR3. 2 While pressing the RESET key, press VCR3. When you press the corresponding Component Select button. In this Component ...
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... Notes • If the component code of this Commander. In this case, the amplifier should be turned on first.) Note Some specific remote control signals may not be used . For example, if you cannot program the Power-On function for it again. Adding a command that is required when selecting a ... original CD Component Select button and changes also the amplifier input select to the CD button of a non-Sony product has been set for the button, the "learned" signal will have another remote control signal by "learning" (page 32) or a System Control function (page 28) for a Component ...
... Notes • If the component code of this Commander. In this case, the amplifier should be turned on first.) Note Some specific remote control signals may not be used . For example, if you cannot program the Power-On function for it again. Adding a command that is required when selecting a ... original CD Component Select button and changes also the amplifier input select to the CD button of a non-Sony product has been set for the button, the "learned" signal will have another remote control signal by "learning" (page 32) or a System Control function (page 28) for a Component ...
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... When the System Power-Off function is disabled. The component code number will be controlled (page 14, 22) even when you release the buttons.) To cancel the System Power-Off function Repeat the procedure above. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL - Assigning Other Components to any Component...button, deck B is always selected. Notes • Once you assign another component to a Component Select button, the setting of the component code number will not return even if you reset the newly assigned component and turn back to the original component. • If you have ...
... When the System Power-Off function is disabled. The component code number will be controlled (page 14, 22) even when you release the buttons.) To cancel the System Power-Off function Repeat the procedure above. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL - Assigning Other Components to any Component...button, deck B is always selected. Notes • Once you assign another component to a Component Select button, the setting of the component code number will not return even if you reset the newly assigned component and turn back to the original component. • If you have ...
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... CD 6: DECK 7: MD 8: TV 9: CBL 0: DVD A: TUNER B: DSP 4 •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure. •If you need to set the component code, follow the Steps 1 to 6 on pages 8 and 9. •If you can not assign another component because some of... the following keys to select a new component to the VCR3 button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL- Note If "NG" ...
... CD 6: DECK 7: MD 8: TV 9: CBL 0: DVD A: TUNER B: DSP 4 •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure. •If you need to set the component code, follow the Steps 1 to 6 on pages 8 and 9. •If you can not assign another component because some of... the following keys to select a new component to the VCR3 button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL- Note If "NG" ...
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... display would be like the one below.) Original component name Copying the settings of a Component Select button to the factory setting. 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. The settings of a Component Select button to the original Component Select button. Note however that only the original component name is displayed.... (In this case, perform Step 2 again to reset to another button You can use the Commander after you can copy the entire settings of the component code (page 8), the channel macro function (page 45), and the learned functions (page 16) are displayed and ...
... display would be like the one below.) Original component name Copying the settings of a Component Select button to the factory setting. 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. The settings of a Component Select button to the original Component Select button. Note however that only the original component name is displayed.... (In this case, perform Step 2 again to reset to another button You can use the Commander after you can copy the entire settings of the component code (page 8), the channel macro function (page 45), and the learned functions (page 16) are displayed and ...
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... remote commander about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-AV2100 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL- Transferring data You can transfer the all data of a Component Select button on remote commanders You can transfer data, such as learned signals and component code settings, between remote commanders with another remote commander. Transferring Data between Remote Commanders You can transfer data between this Commander and another Sony RM-AV2100 or a Sony RM-VL900 remote commander...
... remote commander about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-AV2100 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL- Transferring data You can transfer the all data of a Component Select button on remote commanders You can transfer data, such as learned signals and component code settings, between remote commanders with another remote commander. Transferring Data between Remote Commanders You can transfer data between this Commander and another Sony RM-AV2100 or a Sony RM-VL900 remote commander...