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... remote commander This Commander is useful to learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can remote control your Sony AV components. For example, it is preset at the factory. 3 Learning function for TV and Receiver or the input change key on macro keys. Multi component in the dark. When watching a DVD, the DVD run system key, the Power key for programming other screen can learn remote control signals to the selected component. If you need This Commander has a learning function...
... remote commander This Commander is useful to learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can remote control your Sony AV components. For example, it is preset at the factory. 3 Learning function for TV and Receiver or the input change key on macro keys. Multi component in the dark. When watching a DVD, the DVD run system key, the Power key for programming other screen can learn remote control signals to the selected component. If you need This Commander has a learning function...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... settings of a Component Select button to an Audio System 21 Executing a Series of Commands - Channel Macro Function 41 Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS 43 4 Learning Function 15 For accurate learning ...19 Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button 19 Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to another button 34 Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons 35 Notes on operating your components 14 Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries...
... settings of a Component Select button to an Audio System 21 Executing a Series of Commands - Channel Macro Function 41 Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS 43 4 Learning Function 15 For accurate learning ...19 Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button 19 Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to another button 34 Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons 35 Notes on operating your components 14 Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Function of Controls VOLUME CHANNEL OK MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL A B C MORE MUTING RECALL LIGHT COMMANDER OFF TV CBL SAT DVR VCR M1 AMP CD MD TAPE DVD M2 1 Component display area Displays the name of the component selected. 2 LCD touch key display (page 9) The keys used for operating each of the three SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. Note Do not press the touch keys using sharp objects such as pins or ball-point pens. 3 VOLUME +/- The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume...
... Function of Controls VOLUME CHANNEL OK MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL A B C MORE MUTING RECALL LIGHT COMMANDER OFF TV CBL SAT DVR VCR M1 AMP CD MD TAPE DVD M2 1 Component display area Displays the name of the component selected. 2 LCD touch key display (page 9) The keys used for operating each of the three SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. Note Do not press the touch keys using sharp objects such as pins or ball-point pens. 3 VOLUME +/- The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...use the code number 8056. Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the tables in the supplied "Component Code Numbers," and find the four-digit code number for the desired component. Preset nent Select component(s) Button Factory setting TV TV Sony TV CBL Cable box Sony digital cable box SAT Satellite tuner Sony satellite tuner DVD DVD player Sony DVD player DVR Digital video recorder Sony digital video recorder M1 TV/VCR Sony TV/Sony VHS VCR VCR VCR...
...use the code number 8056. Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the tables in the supplied "Component Code Numbers," and find the four-digit code number for the desired component. Preset nent Select component(s) Button Factory setting TV TV Sony TV CBL Cable box Sony digital cable box SAT Satellite tuner Sony satellite tuner DVD DVD player Sony DVD player DVR Digital video recorder Sony digital video recorder M1 TV/VCR Sony TV/Sony VHS VCR VCR VCR...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the POWER key in the touch-key display. The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display. 2 Power on that key or button by the learning function (page 15), that are not displayed (page 15). 10 Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corresponding Component Select button for details. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. When the remote control signal is sent, is operating the other codes listed for...
... the POWER key in the touch-key display. The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display. 2 Power on that key or button by the learning function (page 15), that are not displayed (page 15). 10 Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corresponding Component Select button for details. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. When the remote control signal is sent, is operating the other codes listed for...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... searching. If it successfully works (power-off for TV, power-on the display. When the remote control signal is sent, is recommended to write down the code number. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. 12 Setting the Code for CD, MD, TAPE), go to Step 5. Note It is shown on for VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP, and playback for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) 4 Aim the Commander at which code number is set the code number. The code number and "ENTER...
... searching. If it successfully works (power-off for TV, power-on the display. When the remote control signal is sent, is recommended to write down the code number. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. 12 Setting the Code for CD, MD, TAPE), go to Step 5. Note It is shown on for VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP, and playback for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) 4 Aim the Commander at which code number is set the code number. The code number and "ENTER...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... of Preset Functions" (page 59) for operating the selected component are done using the Commander, press COMMANDER OFF to power off the Commander. When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on and the keys for the functions of infrared signals will not work with this case, program the remote control signals with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you are displayed. buttons, the MUTING button and the CHANNEL +/- The Commander comes...
... of Preset Functions" (page 59) for operating the selected component are done using the Commander, press COMMANDER OFF to power off the Commander. When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on and the keys for the functions of infrared signals will not work with this case, program the remote control signals with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you are displayed. buttons, the MUTING button and the CHANNEL +/- The Commander comes...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... preset volume control signals for any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button for TV or AMP will be transmitted at that signal will be transmitted only after you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be controlled. "0" : TV tuner "1" : VIDEO1 "2" : VIDEO2 "3" : VIDEO3 "4" : VIDEO4 "5" : VIDEO5 "6" : VIDEO6 "7" : HD1 "8" : HD2 "9" : HD3 This setting can change this code number for the input select of TV or AMP using the learning function, that time...
... preset volume control signals for any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button for TV or AMP will be transmitted at that signal will be transmitted only after you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be controlled. "0" : TV tuner "1" : VIDEO1 "2" : VIDEO2 "3" : VIDEO3 "4" : VIDEO4 "5" : VIDEO5 "6" : VIDEO6 "7" : HD1 "8" : HD2 "9" : HD3 This setting can change this code number for the input select of TV or AMP using the learning function, that time...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...) away RM-AV2500 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Remote control for CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons Continued 15 Note Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. 3 "LEARN" appears and all the learnable keys flash. 6 2 Display for your component's remote control. Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) key of another remote control...
...) away RM-AV2500 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Remote control for CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons Continued 15 Note Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. 3 "LEARN" appears and all the learnable keys flash. 6 2 Display for your component's remote control. Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) key of another remote control...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... TV. 2 Power on the video (VCR). 3 Power on VOLUME or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP, you can only use the new signals, you select TV or AMP. You can program a series of operating commands, and execute them by the learning procedure (page 15). If you have programmed volume control signals on the amplifier. 4 Set the input selector of the amplifier to VIDEO 1. 5 Set the input mode of the TV to the displayed component. Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected...
... TV. 2 Power on the video (VCR). 3 Power on VOLUME or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP, you can only use the new signals, you select TV or AMP. You can program a series of operating commands, and execute them by the learning procedure (page 15). If you have programmed volume control signals on the amplifier. 4 Set the input selector of the amplifier to VIDEO 1. 5 Set the input mode of the TV to the displayed component. Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... any operation step you change the interval between operation steps (page 29). So, a series of the final step. Continued 25 You cannot continue from Step 1. Tips for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of the components may not work properly. TV Power-on t VCR Power-on signal. In this button. By programming an often-used component's command as TV Poweron and input select may not accept consecutive remote control signals...
... any operation step you change the interval between operation steps (page 29). So, a series of the final step. Continued 25 You cannot continue from Step 1. Tips for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of the components may not work properly. TV Power-on t VCR Power-on signal. In this button. By programming an often-used component's command as TV Poweron and input select may not accept consecutive remote control signals...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel. 3 VOLUME CHANNEL OK MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL A B C MORE MUTING RECALL LIGHT COMMANDER OFF TV CBL SAT DVR VCR M1 AMP CD MD TAPE DVD M2 2 5 Note The name of the desired component, the Component Select button can have to change input select of the amplifier to CD when listening to the CD player, program the signal...
... Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel. 3 VOLUME CHANNEL OK MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL A B C MORE MUTING RECALL LIGHT COMMANDER OFF TV CBL SAT DVR VCR M1 AMP CD MD TAPE DVD M2 2 5 Note The name of the desired component, the Component Select button can have to change input select of the amplifier to CD when listening to the CD player, program the signal...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... button, the System Control function, are overwritten and cannot be learned correctly.) Note You can use them again. The display for that button, follow Steps 3 to teach. Try Steps 3 and 4 again. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. 36 To clear the learned remote control signal 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 - 9, A, B, or C). 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. "LEARN" display stops flashing and stays lit. Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons...
... button, the System Control function, are overwritten and cannot be learned correctly.) Note You can use them again. The display for that button, follow Steps 3 to teach. Try Steps 3 and 4 again. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. 36 To clear the learned remote control signal 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 - 9, A, B, or C). 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. "LEARN" display stops flashing and stays lit. Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Commander or the data of the Commander 4 6 3 2 Continued 37 Transferring data You can operate "ON/OFF" with a single button, program the signal on two buttons of the Commander as learned signals and component code settings, between this Commander to program the remote control signals of the new settings on this Commander and another Sony RM-AV2500. If the Commander can operate only "ON" with one button and "OFF" with another button (for example, the SYSTEM CONTROL C button...
... Commander or the data of the Commander 4 6 3 2 Continued 37 Transferring data You can operate "ON/OFF" with a single button, program the signal on two buttons of the Commander as learned signals and component code settings, between this Commander to program the remote control signals of the new settings on this Commander and another Sony RM-AV2500. If the Commander can operate only "ON" with one button and "OFF" with another button (for example, the SYSTEM CONTROL C button...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... of the display turns off . If the data have been successfully transferred, the backlight of the "learned" signal and the System Control function programmed for a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2500. 1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page 38. 4 Press the 2 key. 5 Press the Component Select button whose data you want to send. 6 Confirm that the receiving remote commander is ready to accept data. (To set the receiving commander, follow the...
... of the display turns off . If the data have been successfully transferred, the backlight of the "learned" signal and the System Control function programmed for a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2500. 1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page 38. 4 Press the 2 key. 5 Press the Component Select button whose data you want to send. 6 Confirm that the receiving remote commander is ready to accept data. (To set the receiving commander, follow the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Channel Macro Function You can select the channel 123 by pressing that single key. Component Macro key TV: PIP INPUT, PIP MOVE, PIP CH+, PIP STILL, PIP SWAP, PIP CH- If the data have been received, "TV" and "r" go back to Step 3 and continue the operation OK MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL A B C MORE MUTING RECALL LIGHT COMMANDER OFF TV CBL SAT DVR VCR M1 AMP CD MD TAPE DVD M2 1 5 or press COMMANDER OFF...
Channel Macro Function You can select the channel 123 by pressing that single key. Component Macro key TV: PIP INPUT, PIP MOVE, PIP CH+, PIP STILL, PIP SWAP, PIP CH- If the data have been received, "TV" and "r" go back to Step 3 and continue the operation OK MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL A B C MORE MUTING RECALL LIGHT COMMANDER OFF TV CBL SAT DVR VCR M1 AMP CD MD TAPE DVD M2 1 5 or press COMMANDER OFF...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... center of being controlled by a remote commander. • You have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below : 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MENU and EXIT. For example, if your component did not come with a remote commander, it probably is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m). • Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent...
... center of being controlled by a remote commander. • You have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below : 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MENU and EXIT. For example, if your component did not come with a remote commander, it probably is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m). • Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... they are connected to an audio system, make sure you have set the component codes, then use the learning function to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. If some of Sony's receivers and amplifiers) to the TV or AMP button (page 32). If not, see "For accurate learning" (page 19) and try setting a code number again. • If your component does not work, try all...
... they are connected to an audio system, make sure you have set the component codes, then use the learning function to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. If some of Sony's receivers and amplifiers) to the TV or AMP button (page 32). If not, see "For accurate learning" (page 19) and try setting a code number again. • If your component does not work, try all...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to /from a single button cannot transfer System Control not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at the factory to power off time from the start, or perform whole data transfer. See "Changing the interval between operation steps" (page 29) and set the components properly to receive commands (page 27). • The component codes are changed or a new signals have been learned for a key...
... manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to /from a single button cannot transfer System Control not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at the factory to power off time from the start, or perform whole data transfer. See "Changing the interval between operation steps" (page 29) and set the components properly to receive commands (page 27). • The component codes are changed or a new signals have been learned for a key...
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... "Clearing/ Changing" F, G Factory setting 8, 21, 26 H Hold Function 46 I, J Input select 14 K Key touch beep 50 L LCD Auto-Off time 47 brightness 48 touch keys 68 Learning Function 15, 33, 35 LIGHT button 7, 48 Locking control of Commander 46 settings on Commander 46 M, N, O MUTING button 7, 11, 17, 22 P, Q Power-On function setting 30 SYSTEM CONTROL C button 26 Power-Off function See "Auto Power-off" Preset components 8 Preset Lock Function 46 R Receiving data 40 S SYSTEM CONTROL buttons programming a signal 35 programming System control function 22 System Control function changing interval...
... "Clearing/ Changing" F, G Factory setting 8, 21, 26 H Hold Function 46 I, J Input select 14 K Key touch beep 50 L LCD Auto-Off time 47 brightness 48 touch keys 68 Learning Function 15, 33, 35 LIGHT button 7, 48 Locking control of Commander 46 settings on Commander 46 M, N, O MUTING button 7, 11, 17, 22 P, Q Power-On function setting 30 SYSTEM CONTROL C button 26 Power-Off function See "Auto Power-off" Preset components 8 Preset Lock Function 46 R Receiving data 40 S SYSTEM CONTROL buttons programming a signal 35 programming System control function 22 System Control function changing interval...