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3-048-656-12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL900 © 2000 Sony Corporation
3-048-656-12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL900 © 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...same operations again for non-Sony components are its main features. It will save the trouble of AV components (page 32). If you set the key operations for entering a channel number on Macro keys. Features The RM-VL900 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all... your components by setting their code numbers (page 8). Centralized control of Sony AV components with this Commander and another Sony remote commander with the mark You can transfer the data such as ...
...same operations again for non-Sony components are its main features. It will save the trouble of AV components (page 32). If you set the key operations for entering a channel number on Macro keys. Features The RM-VL900 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all... your components by setting their code numbers (page 8). Centralized control of Sony AV components with this Commander and another Sony remote commander with the mark You can transfer the data such as ...
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...interval 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 an Audio System ...21 Executing a Series of an air-conditioner 37 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 38 Transferring the data...
...interval 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 an Audio System ...21 Executing a Series of an air-conditioner 37 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 38 Transferring the data...
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... on the batteries with the + and - Insert the batteries negative-andfirst through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. When to use the Commander for remote control operation (Four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones...
... on the batteries with the + and - Insert the batteries negative-andfirst through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. When to use the Commander for remote control operation (Four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, the batteries will be drained. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones...
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... power off when you have succeeded, check that the Commander is recommended that the Commander is controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press POWER. Note on buttons that have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on...its "learned" signal (page 19). 4 If you release it . It is operating the other codes listed for details. 10 If the Commander does not seem to be working Try repeating the setup procedures using the Search function (page 11). The Component button lights up when you...
... power off when you have succeeded, check that the Commander is recommended that the Commander is controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press POWER. Note on buttons that have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on...its "learned" signal (page 19). 4 If you release it . It is operating the other codes listed for details. 10 If the Commander does not seem to be working Try repeating the setup procedures using the Search function (page 11). The Component button lights up when you...
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Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set ). The Component button turns off when you press it . 12 Example: To play a CD player 1 Press the desired Component Select button. The Component button lights up when you release it , and turns off . To cancel setup, press S (set the component code first (page 8). 5 Check if the code number works by following the instructions on page 10. Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) 4 Press ENT.
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set ). The Component button turns off when you press it . 12 Example: To play a CD player 1 Press the desired Component Select button. The Component button lights up when you release it , and turns off . To cancel setup, press S (set the component code first (page 8). 5 Check if the code number works by following the instructions on page 10. Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) 4 Press ENT.
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...lights up), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier 's volume will be controlled (the AMP button lights up). You can change this Commander. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 50) for the functions of infrared signals will be transmitted only when you have programmed any component by ...and MUTING to the TV or AMP button (page 32), the volume of the TV or amplifier when you select other components. Note The remote control signals may be controlled even when you have programmed any Player Control button. or MUTING button of TV or AMP by the Learning function...
...lights up), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier 's volume will be controlled (the AMP button lights up). You can change this Commander. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 50) for the functions of infrared signals will be transmitted only when you have programmed any component by ...and MUTING to the TV or AMP button (page 32), the volume of the TV or amplifier when you select other components. Note The remote control signals may be controlled even when you have programmed any Player Control button. or MUTING button of TV or AMP by the Learning function...
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...: DV in When you use a double cassette deck 1 If the remote control for your deck has a Deck A/B select control, the RECALL button on your Commander has the corresponding function. 2 If you cannot select Deck A/B with ...VIDEO4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : VIDEO5 "TV/VIDEO" + "6" : VIDEO6 If the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of a TV Each time the TV/VIDEO button is pressed, the input is changed in order. For other deck to ...using the Learning function (page 15). It is also possible to the Commander using the Learning function (see page 15). 14 About the input ...
...: DV in When you use a double cassette deck 1 If the remote control for your deck has a Deck A/B select control, the RECALL button on your Commander has the corresponding function. 2 If you cannot select Deck A/B with ...VIDEO4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : VIDEO5 "TV/VIDEO" + "6" : VIDEO6 If the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of a TV Each time the TV/VIDEO button is pressed, the input is changed in order. For other deck to ...using the Learning function (page 15). It is also possible to the Commander using the Learning function (see page 15). 14 About the input ...
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.... Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) button of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). 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...
.... Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) button of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). 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...
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If another signal has already been programmed on the Commander you have changed the setting. If another signal has already been "learned" by that button The S (set ) indicator and the selected Component button light up ... are to another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 19) and start over from the beginning. 16 Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Both the S (set ) indicator flashes twice, and the Commander returns to "teach". Example: If "CD" has been set ) indicator and the Component button flash (Learning function standby).
If another signal has already been programmed on the Commander you have changed the setting. If another signal has already been "learned" by that button The S (set ) indicator and the selected Component button light up ... are to another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 19) and start over from the beginning. 16 Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Both the S (set ) indicator flashes twice, and the Commander returns to "teach". Example: If "CD" has been set ) indicator and the Component button flash (Learning function standby).
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Note on the REC z signal You can only "teach" to one button at at any signal on your Commander. 6 Repeat Steps 4 to 5 to "teach" functions to other remote control, until both the S (set) indicator and the Component button light up again. Continued 17 When you cannot teach...ends. • If you do not perform Step 5 within 20 seconds at time. To "learn" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. remote control of component during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code after Step 4, Learning mode ends. Therefore...
Note on the REC z signal You can only "teach" to one button at at any signal on your Commander. 6 Repeat Steps 4 to 5 to "teach" functions to other remote control, until both the S (set) indicator and the Component button light up again. Continued 17 When you cannot teach...ends. • If you do not perform Step 5 within 20 seconds at time. To "learn" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. remote control of component during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code after Step 4, Learning mode ends. Therefore...
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...the main unit (e.g. other than TV and AMP using the Learning function. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of Sony's receivers and amplifiers) to program the VOL +/- or MUTING button for the difference between visual components and audio components, see page...direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. •The remote control detector area may interfere with some of the two remote control units. •When you "teach" signals to keep holding down the "learning" button until your Commander reacts as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and ...
...the main unit (e.g. other than TV and AMP using the Learning function. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of Sony's receivers and amplifiers) to program the VOL +/- or MUTING button for the difference between visual components and audio components, see page...direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. •The remote control detector area may interfere with some of the two remote control units. •When you "teach" signals to keep holding down the "learning" button until your Commander reacts as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and ...
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Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Note Through this operation, you can only erase the "learned" functions of which "learned" function you want to erase. 3 Press S (set ) indicator turns ...
Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations - Note Through this operation, you can only erase the "learned" functions of which "learned" function you want to erase. 3 Press S (set ) indicator turns ...
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... be programmed to that has been programmed in the series of commands of AMP to VIDEO 6 Start video playback 2 Power on the video 3 Power on this case, clear the program (page 26) and start again from the ... desired operation. 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 mistake, press S (set) to cancel setup and start again from Step...
... be programmed to that has been programmed in the series of commands of AMP to VIDEO 6 Start video playback 2 Power on the video 3 Power on this case, clear the program (page 26) and start again from the ... desired operation. 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 mistake, press S (set) to cancel setup and start again from Step...
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...signal right after the Power-on and input select may not accept consecutive remote control signals. In this case, insert other signals like the example below; To set ) pressed, press one of commands such as the final step, you can change the interval between operation...Executing a Series of the components may not work properly. To clear programmed commands While holding S (set the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button back to the factory settings, clear the "learned" commands on command for nearly all Sony components. For example, a TV generally does not react to program a ...
...signal right after the Power-on and input select may not accept consecutive remote control signals. In this case, insert other signals like the example below; To set ) pressed, press one of commands such as the final step, you can change the interval between operation...Executing a Series of the components may not work properly. To clear programmed commands While holding S (set the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button back to the factory settings, clear the "learned" commands on command for nearly all Sony components. For example, a TV generally does not react to program a ...
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... Component button lights up to the VCR button 1 Press S (set all other reason, always set ). In this can also program a series of operating commands on the Component Select buttons (up and all the components back to do this case, check the operating component's power on /off state before you... did not operate correctly because of the above or for any other button flash rapidly. Notes on System Control Operation • If the remote control detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is because the power of the component gets on and off alternatively ...
... Component button lights up to the VCR button 1 Press S (set all other reason, always set ). In this can also program a series of operating commands on the Component Select buttons (up and all the components back to do this case, check the operating component's power on /off state before you... did not operate correctly because of the above or for any other button flash rapidly. Notes on System Control Operation • If the remote control detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is because the power of the component gets on and off alternatively ...
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... On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button 1 Place the Commander head to head with the remote control of your air-conditioner about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-VL900 2 Press and hold S (set ) indicator lights up, and all Component Select buttons... flash. The S (set ) for more than executing a series of commands. Note Some specific remote control signals may not be programmed to select a component. Remote control of the airconditioner. ...
... On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button 1 Place the Commander head to head with the remote control of your air-conditioner about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-VL900 2 Press and hold S (set ) indicator lights up, and all Component Select buttons... flash. The S (set ) for more than executing a series of commands. Note Some specific remote control signals may not be programmed to select a component. Remote control of the airconditioner. ...
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... indicator flashes (Learning function standby). If you can program a remote control signal for a SYSTEM CONTROL button by "learning" for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued) 3 Press SYSTEM CONTROL 2. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 2. Programming a Frequently Used Key... beginning. 4 Press the ON/OFF button on the remote control of air-conditioner The S (set ) indicator stays lit and the Component buttons turn off. remote control of the air-conditioner until the Commander reacts as shown below. during data transfer If other ...
... indicator flashes (Learning function standby). If you can program a remote control signal for a SYSTEM CONTROL button by "learning" for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued) 3 Press SYSTEM CONTROL 2. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 2. Programming a Frequently Used Key... beginning. 4 Press the ON/OFF button on the remote control of air-conditioner The S (set ) indicator stays lit and the Component buttons turn off. remote control of the air-conditioner until the Commander reacts as shown below. during data transfer If other ...
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... 3 button). The S (set ) pressed, press one button and "OFF" with another, while your air-conditioner's remote control can operate the airconditioner with the Commander. 37 The two buttons of the Commander have programmed its power-on/off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you release them. Notes on... does not work correctly The air-conditioner may not be turned on or off properly with the button of this Commander to which you have to program the remote control signals of the air-conditioner for the season, you have been programmed with the power-on signal and the...
... 3 button). The S (set ) pressed, press one button and "OFF" with another, while your air-conditioner's remote control can operate the airconditioner with the Commander. 37 The two buttons of the Commander have programmed its power-on/off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you release them. Notes on... does not work correctly The air-conditioner may not be turned on or off properly with the button of this Commander to which you have to program the remote control signals of the air-conditioner for the season, you have been programmed with the power-on signal and the...
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... can transfer the data, such as "learned" signals and component code settings, between remote commanders with a Sony RM-AV2100 Refer to another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100. To transfer all data of this Commander or the data of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to transfer data. 2 Press and hold S (set ) indicator flashes and all Component Select buttons flash. 3 While...
... can transfer the data, such as "learned" signals and component code settings, between remote commanders with a Sony RM-AV2100 Refer to another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100. To transfer all data of this Commander or the data of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL900 head to transfer data. 2 Press and hold S (set ) indicator flashes and all Component Select buttons flash. 3 While...