Operating Instructions
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... preset for programming various other remote control signals This Commander has a Learning function, to "learn" the remote control signals needed to operate other components. Features The RM-VL600 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 10). Centralized control of Sony AV components with this Commander, use it out of the box as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24) Reassigning new components...
... preset for programming various other remote control signals This Commander has a Learning function, to "learn" the remote control signals needed to operate other components. Features The RM-VL600 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 10). Centralized control of Sony AV components with this Commander, use it out of the box as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24) Reassigning new components...
Operating Instructions
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... ) button of your VCR's remote control until the VCR button of the RM-VL600 lights up. Learning function If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL600 "learn" the functions of your VCR's remote control. 4 Press the button you want to "teach." VCR's remote control 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away (approx.) RM-VL600 2 Set the RM-VL600 for at least 3 seconds until the SET indicator flashes. 5 Press and hold SET for "learning" mode. SET 3 Press the desired Component Select button. VCR 6 Repeat Steps...
... ) button of your VCR's remote control until the VCR button of the RM-VL600 lights up. Learning function If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL600 "learn" the functions of your VCR's remote control. 4 Press the button you want to "teach." VCR's remote control 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away (approx.) RM-VL600 2 Set the RM-VL600 for at least 3 seconds until the SET indicator flashes. 5 Press and hold SET for "learning" mode. SET 3 Press the desired Component Select button. VCR 6 Repeat Steps...
Operating Instructions
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... Getting Started Installing the Batteries 8 When to the Component Select Buttons 33 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - Setting component codes 10 Setting a component code 10 Checking if the code number works 12 Setting a Component Code by pressing that Component Select button (for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - Hold Function 34 Erasing all settings - To reset the Commander to the Component Select Buttons 27 Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just by the Search Function 13 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 14 To...
... Getting Started Installing the Batteries 8 When to the Component Select Buttons 33 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - Setting component codes 10 Setting a component code 10 Checking if the code number works 12 Setting a Component Code by pressing that Component Select button (for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - Hold Function 34 Erasing all settings - To reset the Commander to the Component Select Buttons 27 Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just by the Search Function 13 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 14 To...
Operating Instructions
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... time. 8 Notes on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. To prevent electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries if you plan not to match up to replace the batteries. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - Getting Started Installing the Batteries...
... time. 8 Notes on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. To prevent electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries if you plan not to match up to replace the batteries. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - Getting Started Installing the Batteries...
Operating Instructions
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... component. Component Select Button TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP Preset component(s) TV TV/VCR Combo DVD player Satellite tuner Cable box VCR CD player Cassette deck Amplifier Factory setting Sony TV Sony DVD player Sony satellite tuner Analog cable box Sony VHS VCR Sony CD player Sony cassette deck Sony amplifier Note An MD player and a DAV can be set up . Setting a component code 2 SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU...
... component. Component Select Button TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP Preset component(s) TV TV/VCR Combo DVD player Satellite tuner Cable box VCR CD player Cassette deck Amplifier Factory setting Sony TV Sony DVD player Sony satellite tuner Analog cable box Sony VHS VCR Sony CD player Sony cassette deck Sony amplifier Note An MD player and a DAV can be set up . Setting a component code 2 SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU...
Operating Instructions
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... controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. Setting component codes (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Power on the component with its "learned" signal (page 22). 12 The selected Component Select button lights up to indicate that the Commander is operating the other codes listed for the component you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up . See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - TV When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up when you press a function button, and turns...
... controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. Setting component codes (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Power on the component with its "learned" signal (page 22). 12 The selected Component Select button lights up to indicate that the Commander is operating the other codes listed for the component you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up . See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - TV When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up when you press a function button, and turns...
Operating Instructions
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...-Sony component, make sure you set the code, start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by the Search Function (continued) 4 Press ENT. VCR VCR 14 Start over from the beginning. • If you release it means that the setup is incomplete. Setting a Component Code by following the instructions on page 12. TV TV If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off when you press any button other than CH +/- SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT...
...-Sony component, make sure you set the code, start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by the Search Function (continued) 4 Press ENT. VCR VCR 14 Start over from the beginning. • If you release it means that the setup is incomplete. Setting a Component Code by following the instructions on page 12. TV TV If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off when you press any button other than CH +/- SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT...
Operating Instructions
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... the volume or muting of infrared signals will be transmitted. • If you select another component to mute the sound. When you have assigned another component, the preset volume control signals for some components or functions. Note The remote control signals may be different for TV or AMP will not work with the Learning function (page 16). In this case, program the remote control signals with this setting (page...
... the volume or muting of infrared signals will be transmitted. • If you select another component to mute the sound. When you have assigned another component, the preset volume control signals for some components or functions. Note The remote control signals may be different for TV or AMP will not work with the Learning function (page 16). In this case, program the remote control signals with this setting (page...
Operating Instructions
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SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2,7 4 3 4 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to make a note of another remote control. You can also use a display monitor for...
SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2,7 4 3 4 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to make a note of another remote control. You can also use a display monitor for...
Operating Instructions
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... SET to other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button lights up again. Repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach" functions to finish setting. 18 To "teach" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. remote control of component SET VCR during the process, Learning mode ends. • If you set a component code...
... SET to other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button lights up again. Repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach" functions to finish setting. 18 To "teach" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. remote control of component SET VCR during the process, Learning mode ends. • If you set a component code...
Operating Instructions
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... program the VOL +/- or MUTING buttons to send any signal to the TV or AMP, that signal will not reach the main unit (e.g. or MUTING buttons to send any signal to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere during the Learning procedure.) • The remote control detector area may interfere with some of Sony's amplifiers) to place the Commander...
... program the VOL +/- or MUTING buttons to send any signal to the TV or AMP, that signal will not reach the main unit (e.g. or MUTING buttons to send any signal to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere during the Learning procedure.) • The remote control detector area may interfere with some of Sony's amplifiers) to place the Commander...
Operating Instructions
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After "learning," the input selection of the Commander 1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page 16). 2 Press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP When you "teach" signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you "teach" signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, only the SET indicator lights up. Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can "teach" one operating procedure...
After "learning," the input selection of the Commander 1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page 16). 2 Press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP When you "teach" signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you "teach" signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, only the SET indicator lights up. Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can "teach" one operating procedure...
Operating Instructions
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... finish setting. Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of a single button SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds. To cancel erasing, press SET. 22 SET SET VCR...
... finish setting. Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of a single button SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds. To cancel erasing, press SET. 22 SET SET VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... Visual Components Connected to an Audio System The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you don't need to change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control 1 SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU...
... Visual Components Connected to an Audio System The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you don't need to change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control 1 SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU...
Operating Instructions
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... step of commands using the Learning function (page 16) on . If you have programmed are registered. The SET indicator light turns on a key or a button that has been programmed with a series of pressing switch to a Component Select button. 3 Press SET to that point. Example: To program the procedure above to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control...
... step of commands using the Learning function (page 16) on . If you have programmed are registered. The SET indicator light turns on a key or a button that has been programmed with a series of pressing switch to a Component Select button. 3 Press SET to that point. Example: To program the procedure above to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control...
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...: TV Power-ontVCR Power-ont VCR playbacktTV input select To clear programmed commands 1 Press and while holding SET, press and hold for programming the System Control functions The following information helps you want to clear. 31 For example, some TVs generally may not accept consecutive remote control signals. So, a series of Commands - In this case, insert other signals to other components such as TV Power-on and input select may not work...
...: TV Power-ontVCR Power-ont VCR playbacktTV input select To clear programmed commands 1 Press and while holding SET, press and hold for programming the System Control functions The following information helps you want to clear. 31 For example, some TVs generally may not accept consecutive remote control signals. So, a series of Commands - In this case, insert other signals to other components such as TV Power-on and input select may not work...
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... Control Program is being used. Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons You can only assign a TV to set the component code number again (page 10). • If you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the previous "learned" functions on that point. For the example above in the step 2, you can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 27) has been programmed. Programming a Series of Commands on the Component Select Buttons...
... Control Program is being used. Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons You can only assign a TV to set the component code number again (page 10). • If you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the previous "learned" functions on that point. For the example above in the step 2, you can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 27) has been programmed. Programming a Series of Commands on the Component Select Buttons...
Operating Instructions
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... SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 While holding down the POWER button and the TV/ VIDEO button, the SET indicator lights up and the Component Select buttons light up one . VOL TV/VIDEO + POWER + When pressing the POWER button and the TV/VIDEO button, all the Component Select buttons go off at last, all remote control signals programmed by one by the "learned" function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. When the SET indicator turns off . SET TV VCR DVD...
... SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 While holding down the POWER button and the TV/ VIDEO button, the SET indicator lights up and the Component Select buttons light up one . VOL TV/VIDEO + POWER + When pressing the POWER button and the TV/VIDEO button, all the Component Select buttons go off at last, all remote control signals programmed by one by the "learned" function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. When the SET indicator turns off . SET TV VCR DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... a code number that is not listed in the "Component code numbers". In case of CBL or DVD, make sure you have set the component codes, then use the Learning function to program the remote control signals for the component (page 16). • The component may be operated with the Learning function. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may not be controlled when you select components other than a TV...
... a code number that is not listed in the "Component code numbers". In case of CBL or DVD, make sure you have set the component codes, then use the Learning function to program the remote control signals for the component (page 16). • The component may be operated with the Learning function. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may not be controlled when you select components other than a TV...
Operating Instructions
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... a "learned" button" on the components, you press the programmed button. Clear infrequently used Learned functions (page 22), then carry out learning procedure. Clear the "learned" signals (page 22) or select another button to the way they were before using the System Control function. • If you change the AV brands' component code number (page 10) set on . Failure to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). • Change the direction the Remote Commander is on a Component...
... a "learned" button" on the components, you press the programmed button. Clear infrequently used Learned functions (page 22), then carry out learning procedure. Clear the "learned" signals (page 22) or select another button to the way they were before using the System Control function. • If you change the AV brands' component code number (page 10) set on . Failure to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). • Change the direction the Remote Commander is on a Component...