Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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3-267-590-12(1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-AV2500 © 2004 Sony Corporation
3-267-590-12(1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-AV2500 © 2004 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...button can be programmed on macro keys. All power on/off macro commands for Sony components are displayed. Multi component in the dark. The display backlight allows operation even in one remote commander This Commander is preset at the factory. 3 Channel macro function allows you ...air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be operated, without switching the screen. Features The RM-AV2500 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all together, you can select the channel by pressing that changes the key display according to operate...
...button can be programmed on macro keys. All power on/off macro commands for Sony components are displayed. Multi component in the dark. The display backlight allows operation even in one remote commander This Commander is preset at the factory. 3 Channel macro function allows you ...air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be operated, without switching the screen. Features The RM-AV2500 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all together, you can select the channel by pressing that changes the key display according to operate...
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...with the Search function 11 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 13 To control the volume ...14 Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner 37 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 37 Transferring data ...37 Receiving the data ...40 ...Sony components only 30 Adding a command that is required when selecting a component 32 Copying the settings of a Component Select button to an Audio System 21 Executing a Series of Controls 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons 35 Notes on operating your components 14 Using Non-Preset Remote...
...with the Search function 11 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 13 To control the volume ...14 Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner 37 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 37 Transferring data ...37 Receiving the data ...40 ...Sony components only 30 Adding a command that is required when selecting a component 32 Copying the settings of a Component Select button to an Audio System 21 Executing a Series of Controls 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons 35 Notes on operating your components 14 Using Non-Preset Remote...
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Be sure to use the Commander for a long period of time. 6 If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be erased. When the display dims or the backlight for remote control operation and backlight (four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, alkaline batteries will be ...batteries together. • If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 15) will last up the + and - otherwise, your setting of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the...
Be sure to use the Commander for a long period of time. 6 If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be erased. When the display dims or the backlight for remote control operation and backlight (four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, alkaline batteries will be ...batteries together. • If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 15) will last up the + and - otherwise, your setting of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the...
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...turn on and off of the Remote Commander To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if you do not use the Commander, it off automatically after 10 minutes. qs MENU button Calls up to 32 consecutive key operations to go off . and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's ...pins or ball-point pens. 3 VOLUME +/- Location and 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 ...
...turn on and off of the Remote Commander To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if you do not use the Commander, it off automatically after 10 minutes. qs MENU button Calls up to 32 consecutive key operations to go off . and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's ...pins or ball-point pens. 3 VOLUME +/- Location and 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 ...
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See page 13 for details. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. To use it as channel and volume control. Preset signal of your components (page 8). By using the other functions of each key varies depending on the brand. Notes on keys which have "learned" a remote control signal already If another signal has ... signals to be displayed. When the remote control signal is sent, is operating the other codes listed for your component, such as a preset component key or button, first erase its power switch. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press the POWER key in the touch-key display. ...
See page 13 for details. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. To use it as channel and volume control. Preset signal of your components (page 8). By using the other functions of each key varies depending on the brand. Notes on keys which have "learned" a remote control signal already If another signal has ... signals to be displayed. When the remote control signal is sent, is operating the other codes listed for your component, such as a preset component key or button, first erase its power switch. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press the POWER key in the touch-key display. ...
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... sure to the first number at the component and press the POWER key. A beep sounds, and the code number and "ENTER" appear twice. When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on for VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP, and playback for CD, MD, TAPE), go to write down the code... number. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. 12 The code number and "ENTER" appear twice. Note It is recommended to Step 5. Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued...
... sure to the first number at the component and press the POWER key. A beep sounds, and the code number and "ENTER" appear twice. When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on for VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP, and playback for CD, MD, TAPE), go to write down the code... number. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. 12 The code number and "ENTER" appear twice. Note It is recommended to Step 5. Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued...
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...the desired Component Select button. In this Commander. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 59) 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. ...Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of keys and buttons for some components...
...the desired Component Select button. In this Commander. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 59) 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. ...Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of keys and buttons for some components...
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...that component. • If you select TV or AMP. Notes on page 8 for the VOLUME or MUTING button of a Sony TV. Follow the procedure on operating your components About the input select of a TV The component code "8077" is the ..."3" : VIDEO3 "4" : VIDEO4 "5" : VIDEO5 "6" : VIDEO6 "7" : HD1 "8" : HD2 "9" : HD3 This setting can set this setting also (page 21). Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued) To control the volume Press the VOLUME +/- Notes • If you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be transmitted instead of controlling...
...that component. • If you select TV or AMP. Notes on page 8 for the VOLUME or MUTING button of a Sony TV. Follow the procedure on operating your components About the input select of a TV The component code "8077" is the ..."3" : VIDEO3 "4" : VIDEO4 "5" : VIDEO5 "6" : VIDEO6 "7" : HD1 "8" : HD2 "9" : HD3 This setting can set this setting also (page 21). Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued) To control the volume Press the VOLUME +/- Notes • If you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be transmitted instead of controlling...
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... of another remote control. Remote control for your component's remote control. Note Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. 3 "LEARN" appears and all the learnable keys flash. 6 2 Display for the component whose signals are to head with your component about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-AV2500 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press... also use the following "learning" procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons and keys to change the signal of the Commander 1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to be learned. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations -
... of another remote control. Remote control for your component's remote control. Note Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. 3 "LEARN" appears and all the learnable keys flash. 6 2 Display for the component whose signals are to head with your component about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-AV2500 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press... also use the following "learning" procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons and keys to change the signal of the Commander 1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to be learned. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations -
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..." flashes, and only the pressed button remains indicated on the left to other learnable keys flash. To learn another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 15, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on ... again. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach functions to perform learning. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - "LEARN" flashes and the only pressed key remains on the Commander you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.) "LEARN" stops flashing ...
..." flashes, and only the pressed button remains indicated on the left to other learnable keys flash. To learn another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 15, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on ... again. 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach functions to perform learning. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - "LEARN" flashes and the only pressed key remains on the Commander you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.) "LEARN" stops flashing ...
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...the season, you have to another Sony RM-AV2500. The two buttons of the Commander have programmed its power-on/off properly with the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the new settings on this Commander to program the remote control signals of the airconditioner, ...which you can operate the air-conditioner with another Sony RM-AV2500. Transferring data You can transfer the all data of a Component Select button on the Commander. To transfer the all data of this Commander and another , while your air-conditioner's remote control can transfer data, such as follows. 1 ...
...the season, you have to another Sony RM-AV2500. The two buttons of the Commander have programmed its power-on/off properly with the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the new settings on this Commander to program the remote control signals of the airconditioner, ...which you can operate the air-conditioner with another Sony RM-AV2500. Transferring data You can transfer the all data of a Component Select button on the Commander. To transfer the all data of this Commander and another , while your air-conditioner's remote control can transfer data, such as follows. 1 ...
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... set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 40.) 6 Press the "ENTER" key. Another remote commander about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-AV2500 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL - Note Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to stop the operation. Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued) 4 Press the 1 key. 1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to head with another remote commander.
... set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 40.) 6 Press the "ENTER" key. Another remote commander about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-AV2500 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL - Note Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to stop the operation. Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued) 4 Press the 1 key. 1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to head with another remote commander.
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... programmed for a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2500. 1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page 40.) 7 Press the "ENTER" key. To transfer the data of a Component Select button The data of a Component Select button on this Commander (the settings and learned signals programmed on the...programmed for a Component Select button cannot be transferred to a Component Select button on another remote commander. • Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to accept data. (To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 38. 4 Press the 2 key. 5 Press the ...
... programmed for a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2500. 1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page 40.) 7 Press the "ENTER" key. To transfer the data of a Component Select button The data of a Component Select button on this Commander (the settings and learned signals programmed on the...programmed for a Component Select button cannot be transferred to a Component Select button on another remote commander. • Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to accept data. (To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 38. 4 Press the 2 key. 5 Press the ...
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... backlight of a Component Select button 4 Press the ENTER key. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL - If the all data from another Sony RM-AV2500. To receive the all data have to set the sending remote commander again to stop the operation. Notes • If the Commander is received, the corresponding component name stays lit. Receiving the data...
... backlight of a Component Select button 4 Press the ENTER key. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL - If the all data from another Sony RM-AV2500. To receive the all data have to set the sending remote commander again to stop the operation. Notes • If the Commander is received, the corresponding component name stays lit. Receiving the data...
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...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 to stop the operation. Continued 41 Channel Macro Function You can program the Channel Macro ... the keys listed below (macro keys). When the data have to set the sending remote commander again to assign the data. 5 Press the ENTER key. To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander 1~2 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on all or one of the Component Select buttons....
...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 to stop the operation. Continued 41 Channel Macro Function You can program the Channel Macro ... the keys listed below (macro keys). When the data have to set the sending remote commander again to assign the data. 5 Press the ENTER key. To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander 1~2 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on all or one of the Component Select buttons....
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... setting. 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, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Turn on the components first, if ...appears in the top right of the LCD panel. 3 Press the square that appears in the 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...
... setting. 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, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Turn on the components first, if ...appears in the top right of the LCD panel. 3 Press the square that appears in the 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...
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... See "Finding a component code with the learning of the Commander. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom You cannot operate the components even after you select a component other rooms, etc.). • Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals. You cannot operate a component ...even after setting the component code numbers. In this case, the volume cannot be preset. The Commander fails to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. If some of Sony's...
... See "Finding a component code with the learning of the Commander. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom You cannot operate the components even after you select a component other rooms, etc.). • Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals. You cannot operate a component ...even after setting the component code numbers. In this case, the volume cannot be preset. The Commander fails to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. If some of Sony's...
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...after 10 minutes if left unused. (Auto Power-Off, page 47) itself. Your Commander does • Data transfer to/from a single button cannot transfer System Control not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at the factory to each other as possible. • Check the...page 22). • Try changing the orientation of commands is on ("OFF" appears on when you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work as close to switch the power off Commander turns off by Component Select buttons. Unlock the Commander does not Hold function (page 46). turn on the...
...after 10 minutes if left unused. (Auto Power-Off, page 47) itself. Your Commander does • Data transfer to/from a single button cannot transfer System Control not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at the factory to each other as possible. • Check the...page 22). • Try changing the orientation of commands is on ("OFF" appears on when you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work as close to switch the power off Commander turns off by Component Select buttons. Unlock the Commander does not Hold function (page 46). turn on the...
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... + MUTING x (ON) MUTING + VOLUME+ (OFF) MUTING + VOLUME- Set the Auto-Off time/ brightness of the COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT Backlight Lock the Remote Commander COMMANDER OFF + Display Panel Protect the settings COMMANDER OFF + MUTING Create an Alias Component key Adjust the beam interval (keys in each Component button) Adjust the beam interval (SYSTEM CONTROL buttons) Adjust...
... + MUTING x (ON) MUTING + VOLUME+ (OFF) MUTING + VOLUME- Set the Auto-Off time/ brightness of the COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT Backlight Lock the Remote Commander COMMANDER OFF + Display Panel Protect the settings COMMANDER OFF + MUTING Create an Alias Component key Adjust the beam interval (keys in each Component button) Adjust the beam interval (SYSTEM CONTROL buttons) Adjust...