Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... new components You can use it out of the box as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be transferred between remote commanders with the mark. The following are also preset This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can assign other Component Select buttons to freely operate other remote control signals you to select a channel with different remote control devices. Features The RM-VL900 Remote Commander provides centralized control...
... new components You can use it out of the box as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be transferred between remote commanders with the mark. The following are also preset This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can assign other Component Select buttons to freely operate other remote control signals you to select a channel with different remote control devices. Features The RM-VL900 Remote Commander provides centralized control...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...between operation steps 29 Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons 30 Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony Components only 30 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons 32 Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button .... 34 Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for Preset Audio and Visual Components 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Setting a component code by the Search function 11 Operating Your Components with a Single Button - System Control Function 23...
...between operation steps 29 Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons 30 Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony Components only 30 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons 32 Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button .... 34 Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for Preset Audio and Visual Components 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Setting a component code by the Search function 11 Operating Your Components with a Single Button - System Control Function 23...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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..., wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. otherwise, your setting of time. 6 Insert the batteries negative-andfirst through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. Be sure to match up to replace the batteries Batteries for a long period of the code numbers (page 8) and "learned" remote control signals (page 15) will last up...
..., wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. otherwise, your setting of time. 6 Insert the batteries negative-andfirst through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. Be sure to match up to replace the batteries Batteries for a long period of the code numbers (page 8) and "learned" remote control signals (page 15) will last up...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... visual component. You can be changed, and some buttons are used specifically in the setup procedure as described in the following pages. 7 Location of Preset Functions" (page 50) shows how the Commander generally operates for each component at preset mode. These settings can change this setting also (page 21). "Table of Controls 1 S (set) button 2 Set indicator 3 Component Select buttons Light or flash during operation. 4 Number buttons/AMP INPUT select buttons 5 PIP button 6 TV/VIDEO button 7 DISPLAY button 8 Player Control buttons 9 Cursor Control & OK buttons 0 MENU button qa...
... visual component. You can be changed, and some buttons are used specifically in the setup procedure as described in the following pages. 7 Location of Preset Functions" (page 50) shows how the Commander generally operates for each component at preset mode. These settings can change this setting also (page 21). "Table of Controls 1 S (set) button 2 Set indicator 3 Component Select buttons Light or flash during operation. 4 Number buttons/AMP INPUT select buttons 5 PIP button 6 TV/VIDEO button 7 DISPLAY button 8 Player Control buttons 9 Cursor Control & OK buttons 0 MENU button qa...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Preset component(s) TV TV/VCR Combo VCR Satellite tuner (SAT) DVD player (DVD) CD player MD deck Cassette deck* Amplifier Factory setting Sony TV Sony VHS VCR Sony SAT Sony DVD player Sony CD player Sony MD deck Sony cassette deck Sony amplifier * Analog audio compact cassette deck Setting a component code Example: To set up a Philips' TV, you need to follow the procedures to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). All Component Select buttons flash. You can the others respectively. To use the number that is listed first. See "Table of Preset Functions...
... Preset component(s) TV TV/VCR Combo VCR Satellite tuner (SAT) DVD player (DVD) CD player MD deck Cassette deck* Amplifier Factory setting Sony TV Sony VHS VCR Sony SAT Sony DVD player Sony CD player Sony MD deck Sony cassette deck Sony amplifier * Analog audio compact cassette deck Setting a component code Example: To set up a Philips' TV, you need to follow the procedures to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). All Component Select buttons flash. You can the others respectively. To use the number that is listed first. See "Table of Preset Functions...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...'s volume. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press POWER. The selected Component button lights up to be working Try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your component, such as channel and volume control. When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off . See page 50 for details. 10 The component should power off when you release it as a preset function button, first erase its power...
...'s volume. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press POWER. The selected Component button lights up to be working Try repeating the setup procedures using the other codes listed for your component, such as channel and volume control. When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off . See page 50 for details. 10 The component should power off when you release it as a preset function button, first erase its power...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... not support the remote control of buttons for some components or functions. To control the volume Press VOL +/- Note The remote control signals may be transmitted only when you have programmed any Player Control button. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 50) for the functions of infrared signals will be different for each component. When you select a visual component, the TV's volume will be controlled (the TV button lights up ). When you select other components, the preset volume control...
... not support the remote control of buttons for some components or functions. To control the volume Press VOL +/- Note The remote control signals may be transmitted only when you have programmed any Player Control button. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 50) for the functions of infrared signals will be different for each component. When you select a visual component, the TV's volume will be controlled (the TV button lights up ). When you select other components, the preset volume control...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... preset. "TV/VIDEO" + "0" : Tuner "TV/VIDEO" + "1" : LINE1 "TV/VIDEO" + "2" : LINE2 "TV/VIDEO" + "3" : LINE3 "TV/VIDEO" + "4" : LINE4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : DV in order. About the input select of a VCR Each time the TV/VIDEO button is pressed, the input is also possible to "teach" the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of the decks, and •set the number code for example, the Number buttons) using the Learning function (page 15). It is changed in When you use a double cassette deck 1 If the remote control...
... preset. "TV/VIDEO" + "0" : Tuner "TV/VIDEO" + "1" : LINE1 "TV/VIDEO" + "2" : LINE2 "TV/VIDEO" + "3" : LINE3 "TV/VIDEO" + "4" : LINE4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : DV in order. About the input select of a VCR Each time the TV/VIDEO button is pressed, the input is also possible to "teach" the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of the decks, and •set the number code for example, the Number buttons) using the Learning function (page 15). It is changed in When you use a double cassette deck 1 If the remote control...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...to the VCR N (Play) button of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). The S (set ) for your component's remote control. Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function To operate unpreset components or functions, use the Learning function to change the signals of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to operate the functions of the "learned" key functions. It is recommended that you make a note of another remote control. Continued 15 You can also use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons to...
...to the VCR N (Play) button of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). The S (set ) for your component's remote control. Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function To operate unpreset components or functions, use the Learning function to change the signals of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to operate the functions of the "learned" key functions. It is recommended that you make a note of another remote control. Continued 15 You can also use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons to...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... been programmed on the Commander you have changed the setting. If another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 19) and start over from the beginning. 16 Example: If "CD" has been set ) indicator and the selected Component button light up and CD flashes. Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to VCR, VCR lights up , and all other buttons turn off...
... been programmed on the Commander you have changed the setting. If another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 19) and start over from the beginning. 16 Example: If "CD" has been set ) indicator and the selected Component button light up and CD flashes. Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to VCR, VCR lights up , and all other buttons turn off...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... be working If the "learned" button does not operate properly, "teach" once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing VOL+ only once, noise may have interfered during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code. To "learn" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. Continued 17 To cancel setup, press S (set ) indicator stays lit, and the Component button turns off...
... be working If the "learned" button does not operate properly, "teach" once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing VOL+ only once, noise may have interfered during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code. To "learn" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. Continued 17 To cancel setup, press S (set ) indicator stays lit, and the Component button turns off...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... +/- or MUTING button for TV or AMP using the Learning function. or MUTING button for each remote unit. other components, the preset volume control signals for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons" on the VOL +/- Learning Function (continued) When you select other rooms, etc.). Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - For accurate Learning •Do not move to place the Commander out of the reach of the two remote control units. •When you need to the VOL...
... +/- or MUTING button for TV or AMP using the Learning function. or MUTING button for each remote unit. other components, the preset volume control signals for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons" on the VOL +/- Learning Function (continued) When you select other rooms, etc.). Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - For accurate Learning •Do not move to place the Commander out of the reach of the two remote control units. •When you need to the VOL...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the following buttons. 1 Power on the TV 5 Set the input mode of the TV to program the buttons for the desired operation. In this button. The selected Component button lights up every time you press a function button, and turns off . • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (see page 26). • If you have programmed an incorrect operation by Learning (page 15) on the amplifier 4 Set the input mode of the System Control function, the new signal will...
... the following buttons. 1 Power on the TV 5 Set the input mode of the TV to program the buttons for the desired operation. In this button. The selected Component button lights up every time you press a function button, and turns off . • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (see page 26). • If you have programmed an incorrect operation by Learning (page 15) on the amplifier 4 Set the input mode of the System Control function, the new signal will...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... operating that component. All Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and turn off when you release them to the factory setting At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button is factory preset with standard power-on t VCR play back t TV input select • By programming an often-used component's command as TV Power-on and input select may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, a TV generally does not react to program a consecutive operation steps...
... operating that component. All Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and turn off when you release them to the factory setting At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button is factory preset with standard power-on t VCR play back t TV input select • By programming an often-used component's command as TV Power-on and input select may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, a TV generally does not react to program a consecutive operation steps...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... functions have been programmed. During data transfer, only the S (set ) indicator flashes (Learning function standby). After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 2. Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for which the System Control functions have already been "learned" by that button The S (set ) to another SYSTEM CONTROL button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 37) and start over from the button (page 37), the System Control functions...
... functions have been programmed. During data transfer, only the S (set ) indicator flashes (Learning function standby). After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 2. Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for which the System Control functions have already been "learned" by that button The S (set ) to another SYSTEM CONTROL button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 37) and start over from the button (page 37), the System Control functions...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... necessary procedures. Other remote controls cannot be used to "Data Transfer" instructions in the RM-AV2000 manual for more than 3 seconds. The S (set ) indicator flashes and all Component Select buttons light up , and all data of this Commander or the data of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100. To transfer all data of a Component Select button on remote commanders You can transfer data...
... necessary procedures. Other remote controls cannot be used to "Data Transfer" instructions in the RM-AV2000 manual for more than 3 seconds. The S (set ) indicator flashes and all Component Select buttons light up , and all data of this Commander or the data of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100. To transfer all data of a Component Select button on remote commanders You can transfer data...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Control function programmed on a Component Select button on a Component Select button cannot be transferred. Receiving the data This Commander can use the Learning function (page 15) to its state in Step 3. Another remote commander about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-VL900 2 Press and hold S (set ) to receive data. After the data is ready to cancel data transfer. Either try again from another remote commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to head with another Sony RM-VL900...
... Control function programmed on a Component Select button on a Component Select button cannot be transferred. Receiving the data This Commander can use the Learning function (page 15) to its state in Step 3. Another remote commander about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-VL900 2 Press and hold S (set ) to receive data. After the data is ready to cancel data transfer. Either try again from another remote commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to head with another Sony RM-VL900...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... set the component codes, then use the Learning function to an audio system, make sure the desired component is selected. • Check that is listed first for your visual components are connected to program the remote control signals for the component (page 15). • The component may be operated with the learning of the buttons do not function correctly even after setting the component code numbers. Troubleshooting If you programmed the remote control signals with the Learning function. You cannot operate a component even...
... set the component codes, then use the Learning function to an audio system, make sure the desired component is selected. • Check that is listed first for your visual components are connected to program the remote control signals for the component (page 15). • The component may be operated with the learning of the buttons do not function correctly even after setting the component code numbers. Troubleshooting If you programmed the remote control signals with the Learning function. You cannot operate a component even...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Remote Commander to its factory settings While holding POWER pressed, press TV/VIDEO and VOL - until the Commander reacts as follows. When all have turned off one by one, followed by the S (set ) indicator and all settings are cleared, and the Commander returns to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 49 Then the Component buttons turn off , all Component Select buttons light up. For the customers...
... Remote Commander to its factory settings While holding POWER pressed, press TV/VIDEO and VOL - until the Commander reacts as follows. When all have turned off one by one, followed by the S (set ) indicator and all settings are cleared, and the Commander returns to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 49 Then the Component buttons turn off , all Component Select buttons light up. For the customers...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... (CHANNEL) button 11 Channel Macro function 43 Clearing/Changing Channel Macro function 44 learned signal 19, 20, 37 Power-On command 31 System Control function 26, 28 Code number 8, 11 Component Select buttons assigning other components 32 copying settings 34 programming a signal 15 programming System Control function 27 receiving data 42 setting Power-On function 30 transferring data 39 Copying data to another commander 38 settings of Component Select buttons 34 E Erasing See "Clearing/Changing" F, G, H Factory setting 26, 33, 49 I, J, K Input select 14 L Learning Function...
... (CHANNEL) button 11 Channel Macro function 43 Clearing/Changing Channel Macro function 44 learned signal 19, 20, 37 Power-On command 31 System Control function 26, 28 Code number 8, 11 Component Select buttons assigning other components 32 copying settings 34 programming a signal 15 programming System Control function 27 receiving data 42 setting Power-On function 30 transferring data 39 Copying data to another commander 38 settings of Component Select buttons 34 E Erasing See "Clearing/Changing" F, G, H Factory setting 26, 33, 49 I, J, K Input select 14 L Learning Function...