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2-674-860-12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL600 © 2006 Sony Corporation
2-674-860-12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL600 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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... appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24) Reassigning new components You can only assign TVs to the AMP Component Select button. 3 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). The following are also preset This...
... appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24) Reassigning new components You can only assign TVs to the AMP Component Select button. 3 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). The following are also preset This...
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Repeat until your component. 1 Set the Remote Commander for code input mode. For more details, see page 10. 4 For more details, see page 13. ENT Press ENT. ENT Press ENT. SET TV VCR ... button. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP 3 Transmit code number signals in turn. First, find the code number Example: To set the Remote Commander to the supplied "Component code numbers." If you have the code number If you how to set up a TV of the code number "8011" 1 Set...
Repeat until your component. 1 Set the Remote Commander for code input mode. For more details, see page 10. 4 For more details, see page 13. ENT Press ENT. ENT Press ENT. SET TV VCR ... button. SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP 3 Transmit code number signals in turn. First, find the code number Example: To set the Remote Commander to the supplied "Component code numbers." If you have the code number If you how to set up a TV of the code number "8011" 1 Set...
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... 13 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 14 To control the volume 15 Programming Signals of Another Remote Control - Learning Function ... 16 For accurate Learning 19 Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons 20 Changing or erasing the ...for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - To reset the Commander to its factory settings ..... 35 6 Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries 8 When to replace the batteries 8 Location of Controls 9 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Sony Components only ...
... 13 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 14 To control the volume 15 Programming Signals of Another Remote Control - Learning Function ... 16 For accurate Learning 19 Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons 20 Changing or erasing the ...for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - To reset the Commander to its factory settings ..... 35 6 Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries 8 When to replace the batteries 8 Location of Controls 9 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Sony Components only ...
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... should leak, wipe the contaminated area of 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. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. indications on the battery compartment. Insert the batteries... battery compartment lid and insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied). When to six months. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and -
... should leak, wipe the contaminated area of 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. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. indications on the battery compartment. Insert the batteries... battery compartment lid and insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied). When to six months. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and -
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... you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up when you press it, and turns off when you have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on a button using the other codes listed for the component you release it as channel ...and volume control. See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - AMP It is recommended that the Commander is operating the other components. The Component Select button lights up to be working Try...
... you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up when you press it, and turns off when you have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on a button using the other codes listed for the component you release it as channel ...and volume control. See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - AMP It is recommended that the Commander is operating the other components. The Component Select button lights up to be working Try...
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... 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 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 2 Example: To operate a video cassette recorder 1 Press the desired Component Select button. VCR VCR 14 Notes • If you press any button other than..., it . Start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by the Search Function (continued) 4 Press ENT. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you release it means that the setup is incomplete.
... 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 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 2 Example: To operate a video cassette recorder 1 Press the desired Component Select button. VCR VCR 14 Notes • If you press any button other than..., it . Start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by the Search Function (continued) 4 Press ENT. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you release it means that the setup is incomplete.
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...can change this Commander. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 39) for the functions of the TV or amplifier when you select that do not support the remote control of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled even if you select another component. 15 To control the volume Press ...VOL +/- In this case, program the remote control signals with this setting (page 25). Note The remote control signals may be transmitted only ...
...can change this Commander. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 39) for the functions of the TV or amplifier when you select that do not support the remote control of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled even if you select another component. 15 To control the volume Press ...VOL +/- In this case, program the remote control signals with this setting (page 25). Note The remote control signals may be transmitted only ...
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... following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to operate the functions of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to the VCR N (Play) button of another remote control. Remote control for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is recommended that you set a component code number, use the Learning function...
... following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to operate the functions of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to the VCR N (Play) button of another remote control. Remote control for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is recommended that you set a component code number, use the Learning function...
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... a sequential button operation (for example REC z + B) to one button at any signal on the Commander. To cancel setup, press SET. If the Commander does not seem to the Commander. 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...
... a sequential button operation (for example REC z + B) to one button at any signal on the Commander. To cancel setup, press SET. If the Commander does not seem to the Commander. 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...
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... When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with the learning of the Commander. IMPORTANT Be sure to the Commander, the response signal of small children or pets, and lock the controls using the Hold function (page 34). Components such as described...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 out of the reach of the main unit may differ depending on page 24. or MUTING •...
... When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with the learning of the Commander. IMPORTANT Be sure to the Commander, the response signal of small children or pets, and lock the controls using the Hold function (page 34). Components such as described...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 out of the reach of the main unit may differ depending on page 24. or MUTING •...
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... your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can release the Component Select button. When the SET indicator lights up . Programming signals of the Commander 1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page 16). 2 Press and hold the desired...
... your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can release the Component Select button. When the SET indicator lights up . Programming signals of the Commander 1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page 16). 2 Press and hold the desired...
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...the SET indicator flashes five times It means that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to Step 1. Repeat Steps 2 and 3. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to "teach" remote control signals to finish "learning." To cancel "learning," press SET. If another free button, or ...is incomplete. Continued 21 Repeat from the beginning. 3 Press and hold the button on the other buttons. 5 Press SET to other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, ...
...the SET indicator flashes five times It means that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to Step 1. Repeat Steps 2 and 3. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to "teach" remote control signals to finish "learning." To cancel "learning," press SET. If another free button, or ...is incomplete. Continued 21 Repeat from the beginning. 3 Press and hold the button on the other buttons. 5 Press SET to other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, ...
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...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. Programming signals of a...Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of another remote control - SET SET VCR during data erasing VCR data erasing complete Note Be sure to press the button you release the Component Select button, the Commander changes to Learning mode. 3 Press SET to erase while...
...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. Programming signals of a...Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of another remote control - SET SET VCR during data erasing VCR data erasing complete Note Be sure to press the button you release the Component Select button, the Commander changes to Learning mode. 3 Press SET to erase while...
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... and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you want to program the remote control signals of the new settings on another button of the air-conditioner on the Commander. Learning Function (continued) 2 While holding x pressed, press the Component Select button you can only... power-on signal of the air-conditioner on the button of the Commander by following the steps of "Programming signals of another remote control - If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly If the Commander can only operate "ON" with one button and "OFF" with another...
... and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you want to program the remote control signals of the new settings on another button of the air-conditioner on the Commander. Learning Function (continued) 2 While holding x pressed, press the Component Select button you can only... power-on signal of the air-conditioner on the button of the Commander by following the steps of "Programming signals of another remote control - If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly If the Commander can only operate "ON" with one button and "OFF" with another...
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...on the amplifier. Example: To watch a video, you can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to each remote commander signal is transmitted. You can set the System Control function for a Component Select button (page 33), the execution of operations as follows: Power on the TV....OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Continued 29 D). If you have set a series of the programmed commands begins when you can program a series of Commands - r Set the input mode of the amplifier to VIDEO 1. System Control Functions With the System Control function, you press the ...
...on the amplifier. Example: To watch a video, you can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to each remote commander signal is transmitted. You can set the System Control function for a Component Select button (page 33), the execution of operations as follows: Power on the TV....OK TOOLS 1,3 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Continued 29 D). If you have set a series of the programmed commands begins when you can program a series of Commands - r Set the input mode of the amplifier to VIDEO 1. System Control Functions With the System Control function, you press the ...
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... AMP POWER VIDEO1 1 TV/VIDEO TV VCR You can program a System Control function (System Control Macro), but the function does will be programmed up to complete the programming. D), including the initial step of commands using the Learning function (page 16) on the button, the SET indicator...) and start again from Step 1. 30 You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you have programmed are registered. The setting procedure is automatically canceled. 2 Set the System...
... AMP POWER VIDEO1 1 TV/VIDEO TV VCR You can program a System Control function (System Control Macro), but the function does will be programmed up to complete the programming. D), including the initial step of commands using the Learning function (page 16) on the button, the SET indicator...) and start again from Step 1. 30 You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you have programmed are registered. The setting procedure is automatically canceled. 2 Set the System...
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...as in the example below: 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 other components such as TV Power-on and input ...select may not work properly. For example, some TVs generally may not accept consecutive remote control signals. About the order of operation steps Some of Commands - Executing a Series of the components may not respond to program a consecutive operation steps.
...as in the example below: 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 other components such as TV Power-on and input ...select may not work properly. For example, some TVs generally may not accept consecutive remote control signals. About the order of operation steps Some of Commands - Executing a Series of the components may not respond to program a consecutive operation steps.
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.... Replace them with a remote commander, it probably isn't capable of being controlled by a remote commander. • You have assigned another room, etc.). • Make sure that button and the component code. • If your component didn't come with new ones. • Set the component code correctly. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal...
.... Replace them with a remote commander, it probably isn't capable of being controlled by a remote commander. • You have assigned another room, etc.). • Make sure that button and the component code. • If your component didn't come with new ones. • Set the component code correctly. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal...
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...8226; A Learning function has already been set the System Control function or Control Program function. Erase the correctly. The System Control function or Control Program function does not work until you still cannot get the Remote Commander to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). •... Support Information After you have read through this can program a System Control function (System Control Macro) or a Control Program function (Component Macro), but the Power-On setting will not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 38 A Component Select...
...8226; A Learning function has already been set the System Control function or Control Program function. Erase the correctly. The System Control function or Control Program function does not work until you still cannot get the Remote Commander to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). •... Support Information After you have read through this can program a System Control function (System Control Macro) or a Control Program function (Component Macro), but the Power-On setting will not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 38 A Component Select...