Operating Instructions
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... operating different AV components with the non-preset components.) (page 16) In addition, the Commander can only assign an amplifier or DVD/Receiver combo to "learn " remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as Sony. Learning function for programming various other remote control signals This Commander has a Learning function, to the AMP Component Select button. 3 Features The RM-VL610 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component...
... operating different AV components with the non-preset components.) (page 16) In addition, the Commander can only assign an amplifier or DVD/Receiver combo to "learn " remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as Sony. Learning function for programming various other remote control signals This Commander has a Learning function, to the AMP Component Select button. 3 Features The RM-VL610 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR H button of the RM-VL610 1 Place the RM-VL610 head to head with your VCR's remote control. 4 Press the button you want to "teach" other functions. 7 Finish setting. Example: To "teach" the H (play ) button of your VCR's remote control until the VCR button of your component's remote control. Learning function If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL610 "learn" the functions of the RM-VL610 lights up. 3 Press the desired Component Select button. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and...
... the VCR H button of the RM-VL610 1 Place the RM-VL610 head to head with your VCR's remote control. 4 Press the button you want to "teach" other functions. 7 Finish setting. Example: To "teach" the H (play ) button of your VCR's remote control until the VCR button of your component's remote control. Learning function If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL610 "learn" the functions of the RM-VL610 lights up. 3 Press the desired Component Select button. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and...
Operating Instructions
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... Remote Control - Hold Function 34 Erasing all settings - Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries 8 When to its factory settings ..... 35 6 To reset the Commander to replace the batteries 8 Location of Controls 9 Basic Operations Setting the Code for an air-conditioner 24 Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Commands to on programming the signals for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - System Control Functions 29 To clear programmed commands 31 Programming a Series of Visual Components Connected to an Audio...
... Remote Control - Hold Function 34 Erasing all settings - Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries 8 When to its factory settings ..... 35 6 To reset the Commander to replace the batteries 8 Location of Controls 9 Basic Operations Setting the Code for an air-conditioner 24 Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Commands to on programming the signals for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - System Control Functions 29 To clear programmed commands 31 Programming a Series of Visual Components Connected to an Audio...
Operating Instructions
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indications on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. Notes on the batteries with a new one hour to replace the batteries. Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. 8 Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up...
indications on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. Notes on the batteries with a new one hour to replace the batteries. Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. 8 Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up...
Operating Instructions
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... when you select a visual component. ENT (enter) button wa CH (channel) +/- You can change this setting (page 25). The "Table of Controls 1 SET indicator 2 SET button 3 Component Select buttons Light or flash during operation. 4 INPUT button 5 PIP button 6 Number buttons 7 DOT button 8 VOL +/- A, B, C, D button qa LIST button qs FAV button qd GUIDE button qf EXIT button qg Player Control buttons qh SYSTEM CONTROL buttons qj POWER button qk INFO button ql SLEEP button w; Location of Preset Functions" (page 39) shows how the Commander generally operates for each have a tactile...
... when you select a visual component. ENT (enter) button wa CH (channel) +/- You can change this setting (page 25). The "Table of Controls 1 SET indicator 2 SET button 3 Component Select buttons Light or flash during operation. 4 INPUT button 5 PIP button 6 Number buttons 7 DOT button 8 VOL +/- A, B, C, D button qa LIST button qs FAV button qd GUIDE button qf EXIT button qg Player Control buttons qh SYSTEM CONTROL buttons qj POWER button qk INFO button ql SLEEP button w; Location of Preset Functions" (page 39) shows how the Commander generally operates for each have a tactile...
Operating Instructions
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... component. To use the code number 8011. 2 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Setting component codes The Commander is listed, use the Commander with other AV components, or Sony components which do not function with the Commander, you need to follow the procedures to any of your desired components. Component Select Button TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP Preset Factory setting component(s) TV TV/VCR Combo Sony TV DVD player Sony DVD player Satellite tuner Sony satellite tuner Cable box Sony cable box VCR Sony VHS VCR CD player Sony CD player Cassette deck Sony...
... component. To use the code number 8011. 2 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Setting component codes The Commander is listed, use the Commander with other AV components, or Sony components which do not function with the Commander, you need to follow the procedures to any of your desired components. Component Select Button TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP Preset Factory setting component(s) TV TV/VCR Combo Sony TV DVD player Sony DVD player Satellite tuner Sony satellite tuner Cable box Sony cable box VCR Sony VHS VCR CD player Sony CD player Cassette deck Sony...
Operating Instructions
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... the TV's volume. Note on buttons that have succeeded, check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, or try setting the code number using the Learning function (page 16), that "learned" signal will continue to be working Try repeating the setup procedure using the other components. The selected Component Select button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off . 4 If you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up any other codes listed for non-Sony Preset Audio...
... the TV's volume. Note on buttons that have succeeded, check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, or try setting the code number using the Learning function (page 16), that "learned" signal will continue to be working Try repeating the setup procedure using the other components. The selected Component Select button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off . 4 If you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up any other codes listed for non-Sony Preset Audio...
Operating Instructions
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... control the volume Press VOL +/- You can change this Commander. Note The remote control signals may be controlled (AMP Component Select button lights up ), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will 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 25). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control...
... control the volume Press VOL +/- You can change this Commander. Note The remote control signals may be controlled (AMP Component Select button lights up ), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will 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 25). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... cm) away RM-VL610 16 Learning Function To operate components or functions which do not work even if you make a note on the back of the supplied "Component code numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • You can also use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to make a note of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 10). Remote control for computer display (including...
... cm) away RM-VL610 16 Learning Function To operate components or functions which do not work even if you make a note on the back of the supplied "Component code numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • You can also use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to make a note of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 10). Remote control for computer display (including...
Operating Instructions
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remote control of component Notes • If you do not perform Learning steps within 10 seconds after you cannot teach a sequential button operation (for example REC z + G) to the Commander. To cancel setup, press SET. during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have interfered during data transfer data transfer complete If the SET indicator flashes five times It means that signal will...
remote control of component Notes • If you do not perform Learning steps within 10 seconds after you cannot teach a sequential button operation (for example REC z + G) to the Commander. To cancel setup, press SET. during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have interfered during data transfer data transfer complete If the SET indicator flashes five times It means that signal will...
Operating Instructions
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... system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony's amplifiers) to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere with the learning of the Commander. When you select other rooms, etc.). IMPORTANT Be sure to program the VOL +/- or MUTING •If you used the Learning function to the TV or AMP, that component. •If you used the Learning function to place the Commander out...
... system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony's amplifiers) to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere with the learning of the Commander. When you select other rooms, etc.). IMPORTANT Be sure to program the VOL +/- or MUTING •If you used the Learning function to the TV or AMP, that component. •If you used the Learning function to place the Commander out...
Operating Instructions
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... be turned on.) Example: To "teach" the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of the Commander 2 Press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to 2 (page 16). The SET indicator lights up, but the SYSTEM CONTROL button does not light up (Learning function standby). 1 Follow Steps 1 to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can release the Component Select button...
... be turned on.) Example: To "teach" the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of the Commander 2 Press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to 2 (page 16). The SET indicator lights up, but the SYSTEM CONTROL button does not light up (Learning function standby). 1 Follow Steps 1 to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can release the Component Select button...
Operating Instructions
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... which volume would be controlled for each component. 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. In this case, you need to press the TV button to control the TV volume. The following table shows the factory setting of TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier The SET indicator lights up. Continued 25 However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you don't need to change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control The Commander...
... which volume would be controlled for each component. 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. In this case, you need to press the TV button to control the TV volume. The following table shows the factory setting of TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier The SET indicator lights up. Continued 25 However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you don't need to change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control The Commander...
Operating Instructions
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... change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. • If you try to complete the programming. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you clear the Leaning function. Example: To program the procedure above to that has been programmed with a series of commands using the System Control function, the new...
... change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. • If you try to complete the programming. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you clear the Leaning function. Example: To program the procedure above to that has been programmed with a series of commands using the System Control function, the new...
Operating Instructions
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... not work properly. For example, some TVs generally may not accept consecutive remote control signals. Executing a Series of commands such 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 clear. 31 About the order of operation steps Some of the components...
... not work properly. For example, some TVs generally may not accept consecutive remote control signals. Executing a Series of commands such 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 clear. 31 About the order of operation steps Some of the components...
Operating Instructions
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... Component Select button, the previously "learned" functions remain effective. Once if you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the previous "learned" functions on that point. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a Component Select button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you can insert a 0.4 second interval before the next step is executed by pressing the same Component Select button again. In this case, the Power-On function...
... Component Select button, the previously "learned" functions remain effective. Once if you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the previous "learned" functions on that point. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a Component Select button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you can insert a 0.4 second interval before the next step is executed by pressing the same Component Select button again. In this case, the Power-On function...
Operating Instructions
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... CBL or DVD, make sure you select components other than a TV or AMP. • Batteries are listed in the "Component code numbers". For example, if your component in the order in which they are weakened. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may not be controlled when you have set the component codes, then use the Learning function to an Audio System...
... CBL or DVD, make sure you select components other than a TV or AMP. • Batteries are listed in the "Component code numbers". For example, if your component in the order in which they are weakened. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may not be controlled when you have set the component codes, then use the Learning function to an Audio System...
Operating Instructions
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... they were before using the System Control function. • If you change the AV brands' component code number (page 10) set on the components, you program a System Control function or Control Program function, make sure to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). • Change the direction the Remote Commander is on page 22. If the problem persists, position the programmed components closer together. • If the remote control receivers of a "learned" button" on . A Component Select • The component codes cannot be twice...
... they were before using the System Control function. • If you change the AV brands' component code number (page 10) set on the components, you program a System Control function or Control Program function, make sure to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). • Change the direction the Remote Commander is on page 22. If the problem persists, position the programmed components closer together. • If the remote control receivers of a "learned" button" on . A Component Select • The component codes cannot be twice...
Operating Instructions
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... proceed to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program). Channel up Master Guide. For example, to go into REC/ REVIEW mode during play . To turn on the display. To stop. To operate "Flash +." To move the cursor upward. KEY DISPLAY ws OK qj CHANNEL +/- 7A (REPLAY*1) 8 LIST*1 7 B*1 (Live TV) qlPAGE +*1 (THUMBS+) qlPAGE -*1 (THUMBS-) qgSLEEP FUNCTION To enter the selection of the SAT receiver to the TV. (When connecting a TV cable or antenna...
... proceed to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program). Channel up Master Guide. For example, to go into REC/ REVIEW mode during play . To turn on the display. To stop. To operate "Flash +." To move the cursor upward. KEY DISPLAY ws OK qj CHANNEL +/- 7A (REPLAY*1) 8 LIST*1 7 B*1 (Live TV) qlPAGE +*1 (THUMBS+) qlPAGE -*1 (THUMBS-) qgSLEEP FUNCTION To enter the selection of the SAT receiver to the TV. (When connecting a TV cable or antenna...
Operating Instructions
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... turn muting off . To play .* To stop . To fast-forward. To stop .* To fast-forward.* To rewind.* To reverse. To pause.* * Activated when using a double cassette deck (for deck A of Sony component) AMP KEY DISPLAY qd POWER 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 1 INPUT qk RECALL (SHIFT) qj CH+/- 5VOL +/- 6 MUTING qh ENTER q; To shift band or preset...
... turn muting off . To play .* To stop . To fast-forward. To stop .* To fast-forward.* To rewind.* To reverse. To pause.* * Activated when using a double cassette deck (for deck A of Sony component) AMP KEY DISPLAY qd POWER 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 1 INPUT qk RECALL (SHIFT) qj CH+/- 5VOL +/- 6 MUTING qh ENTER q; To shift band or preset...