Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... remote control signals needed to operate other components. Features The RM-VL610A Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your Sony AV components. You can remote control your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of the box as a control center for most major brands components as well as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24) Reassigning new components You can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other non-preset components...
... remote control signals needed to operate other components. Features The RM-VL610A Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your Sony AV components. You can remote control your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of the box as a control center for most major brands components as well as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 24) Reassigning new components You can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other non-preset components...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... "teach" other functions. 7 Finish setting. Press SET. Learning function If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL610A "learn" the functions of your VCR's remote control until the SET indicator flashes. 5 Press and hold SET for "learning" mode. Example: To "teach" the H (play ) button of the RM-VL610A lights up. 3 Press the desired Component Select button. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach." VCR's remote control 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away (approx.) RM-VL610A 2 Set the RM-VL610A for at...
... "teach" other functions. 7 Finish setting. Press SET. Learning function If your component does not work as supposed even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL610A "learn" the functions of your VCR's remote control until the SET indicator flashes. 5 Press and hold SET for "learning" mode. Example: To "teach" the H (play ) button of the RM-VL610A lights up. 3 Press the desired Component Select button. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach." VCR's remote control 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away (approx.) RM-VL610A 2 Set the RM-VL610A for at...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... Connected to an Audio System ...25 Adding an Extra Function to replace the batteries 8 Location of Another Remote Control - Hold Function 34 Erasing all settings - 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 Sony Components only 27 Executing a Series of Commands - 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 function of a "learned" button...
... Connected to an Audio System ...25 Adding an Extra Function to replace the batteries 8 Location of Another Remote Control - Hold Function 34 Erasing all settings - 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 Sony Components only 27 Executing a Series of Commands - 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 function of a "learned" button...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... of time. Notes on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. indications on the batteries with new ones. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will be drained. To prevent electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries if you plan not to replace the batteries Batteries...
... of time. Notes on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation (two size AA (R6) batteries) If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. indications on the batteries with new ones. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will be drained. To prevent electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries if you plan not to replace the batteries Batteries...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... how the Commander generally operates for each component in the factory preset mode. 9 The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume when you select a visual component. and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's volume when you select an audio component. The "Table of use. * Note on settings/operating modes. buttons ws RECALL button wd PAGE + button wf PAGE - 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;
... how the Commander generally operates for each component in the factory preset mode. 9 The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume when you select a visual component. and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's volume when you select an audio component. The "Table of use. * Note on settings/operating modes. buttons ws RECALL button wd PAGE + button wf PAGE - 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;
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... 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 cassette deck Amplifier Sony amplifier Note An MD player and a DAV can use the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. If more than one code number is listed, use with other AV components, or Sony components which do not function with the Commander, you are using the Commander with...
... 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 cassette deck Amplifier Sony amplifier Note An MD player and a DAV can use the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. If more than one code number is listed, use with other AV components, or Sony components which do not function with the Commander, you are using the Commander with...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... "learned" signal will continue to indicate that you set the TV and AMP codes before setting up . It is recommended that the Commander is controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press POWER. See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up to work even after you first set the component code number. Note on a button using the Search function...
... "learned" signal will continue to indicate that you set the TV and AMP codes before setting up . It is recommended that the Commander is controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press POWER. See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up to work even after you first set the component code number. Note on a button using the Search function...
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... this setting (page 25). When you select a visual component, the TV's volume will be controlled (TV Component Select button lights up), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be transmitted. • If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP buttons (page 33), the volume of buttons for TV or AMP will be transmitted only when you used the Learning function (page 16) to any Player Control button...
... this setting (page 25). When you select a visual component, the TV's volume will be controlled (TV Component Select button lights up), and when you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be transmitted. • If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP buttons (page 33), the volume of buttons for TV or AMP will be transmitted only when you used the Learning function (page 16) to any Player Control button...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... VCR H (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL610A head to change the signals of another remote control. It is recommended that you set a component code number, use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to make a note of the "learned" key functions. (It is "learned." Programming Signals of the supplied "Component code numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • You can also use a display monitor for your component's remote control...
... VCR H (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL610A head to change the signals of another remote control. It is recommended that you set a component code number, use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons of the Commander to make a note of the "learned" key functions. (It is "learned." Programming Signals of the supplied "Component code numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • You can also use a display monitor for your component's remote control...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. Therefore you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have interfered during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code. Repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach" functions to other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button lights up again. Programming Signals of each button on a button by the Learning function, that "learning" is complete, the Commander returns to its state...
... stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. Therefore you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have interfered during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code. Repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach" functions to other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button lights up again. Programming Signals of each button on a button by the Learning function, that "learning" is complete, the Commander returns to its state...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... to keep holding down the "learning" button until your Commander reacts as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be transmitted only by pressing VOL +/- Components such as described. •Use fresh batteries in both remote units. •Avoid Learning in places subject to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere during the...
... to keep holding down the "learning" button until your Commander reacts as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be transmitted only by pressing VOL +/- Components such as described. •Use fresh batteries in both remote units. •Avoid Learning in places subject to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. (Noise may interfere during the...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... 16). After "learning," the input selection of an amplifier is automatically switched to DVD just by pressing DVD. (For this operation, the amplifier should first 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. When the SET indicator lights up, you can...
... 16). After "learning," the input selection of an amplifier is automatically switched to DVD just by pressing DVD. (For this operation, the amplifier should first 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. When the SET indicator lights up, you can...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... setting of TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier The SET indicator lights up. However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you may want to control the TV volume. Continued 25 Component Select button TV VCR CBL DVD SAT AMP CD TAPE Controls the volume of which volume would be controlled for each component. 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System To change the factory preset...
... setting of TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier The SET indicator lights up. However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you may want to control the TV volume. Continued 25 Component Select button TV VCR CBL DVD SAT AMP CD TAPE Controls the volume of which volume would be controlled for each component. 1 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System To change the factory preset...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... you change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. 30 If a System Control function (System Control Macro) has already been set on . The setting procedure is automatically canceled. 2 Set the System Control function. If you have programmed. The SET indicator light turns on the button, the SET indicator flashes twice. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal...
... you change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. 30 If a System Control function (System Control Macro) has already been set on . The setting procedure is automatically canceled. 2 Set the System Control function. If you have programmed. The SET indicator light turns on the button, the SET indicator flashes twice. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... TVs generally may not work properly. Executing a Series of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. So, 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...
... TVs generally may not work properly. Executing a Series of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. So, 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...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... the TV-on signal and the INPUT switching signal at any of the Component Select buttons not being used. Once if you 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. Notes • To use frequently. • You can program a Control Program function (Component Macro), but the function does will be programmed up to a different type of component, the entered component's code number...
... the TV-on signal and the INPUT switching signal at any of the Component Select buttons not being used. Once if you 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. Notes • To use frequently. • You can program a Control Program function (Component Macro), but the function does will be programmed up to a different type of component, the entered component's code number...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... programmed the remote control signals with new ones. • Set the component code correctly. Check the component assigned to that button and the component code. • If your component in the order in which they are listed in the "Component code numbers". Continued 37 You cannot operate a component even after you have assigned a different component to an audio system, make sure you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that the Remote Commander has "learned...
... programmed the remote control signals with new ones. • Set the component code correctly. Check the component assigned to that button and the component code. • If your component in the order in which they are listed in the "Component code numbers". Continued 37 You cannot operate a component even after you have assigned a different component to an audio system, make sure you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that the Remote Commander has "learned...
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... 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 aimed. "learned" function after you may need to be powered on the Component Component Select button Select button (page 27) but the function will not does not function work until you clear the "learned" function. You 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...
... 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 aimed. "learned" function after you may need to be powered on the Component Component Select button Select button (page 27) but the function will not does not function work until you clear the "learned" function. You 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...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... z button does not work by itself. To operate "Flash -." To replay Or to have recorded the desired program). Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2 In order to the next location. Continued 43 DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 3qh 1 - 9, 0, ENT 1 INPUT qf INFO (DISPLAY) qa EXIT (CLEAR) q; To bring up the title of the recorded program. To stop. Channel up "Tivo" menu. *1 This key corresponds to channel...
... z button does not work by itself. To operate "Flash -." To replay Or to have recorded the desired program). Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2 In order to the next location. Continued 43 DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 3qh 1 - 9, 0, ENT 1 INPUT qf INFO (DISPLAY) qa EXIT (CLEAR) q; To bring up the title of the recorded program. To stop. Channel up "Tivo" menu. *1 This key corresponds to channel...
Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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... 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 play .* To stop . First release H, then release REC z. To enter the setting. To reverse. GUIDE (BAND) FUNCTION To turn on and off. To rewind. To record, press f while pressing MENU. Presetting...
... 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 play .* To stop . First release H, then release REC z. To enter the setting. To reverse. GUIDE (BAND) FUNCTION To turn on and off. To rewind. To record, press f while pressing MENU. Presetting...