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... non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 10). Centralized control of Sony AV components with this Commander, use it out of the box as Sony. Features The RM-VL610 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with the non-preset components.) (page 16) In addition, the Commander can "learn " the remote control signals needed to the TV Component Select button...
... non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 10). Centralized control of Sony AV components with this Commander, use it out of the box as Sony. Features The RM-VL610 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with the non-preset components.) (page 16) In addition, the Commander can "learn " the remote control signals needed to the TV Component Select button...
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... 16. 5 VCR's remote control 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away (approx.) RM-VL610 2 Set the RM-VL610 for at least 3 seconds until the VCR button of the RM-VL610 lights up. 3 Press the desired Component Select button. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach." 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 your VCR's remote control until the SET indicator flashes. 5 Press and hold SET for "learning" mode.
... 16. 5 VCR's remote control 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away (approx.) RM-VL610 2 Set the RM-VL610 for at least 3 seconds until the VCR button of the RM-VL610 lights up. 3 Press the desired Component Select button. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to "teach." 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 your VCR's remote control until the SET indicator flashes. 5 Press and hold SET for "learning" mode.
Operating Instructions
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...clear programmed commands 33 Assigning Other Components to its factory settings ..... 35 6 To reset the Commander to the Component Select Buttons 33 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - System Control Functions 29 To clear programmed commands 31 Programming a Series of Another Remote Control - 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 Controls 9 Basic Operations Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio...
...clear programmed commands 33 Assigning Other Components to its factory settings ..... 35 6 To reset the Commander to the Component Select Buttons 33 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - System Control Functions 29 To clear programmed commands 31 Programming a Series of Another Remote Control - 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 Controls 9 Basic Operations Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio...
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... be drained. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. 8 indications on the batteries with new ones. When this happens, replace the batteries with the + and...
... be drained. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16) will last up the + and - Insert the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. 8 indications on the batteries with new ones. When this happens, replace the batteries with the + and...
Operating Instructions
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... The number 5 button, the G button and CH + button each have a tactile dot for each component in the factory preset mode. 9 and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's volume when you select an audio component. The "Table of Preset Functions" (page 39) shows how the Commander generally operates for ease of use. * Note on settings/operating modes. buttons* 9 MUTING button* q; 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...
... The number 5 button, the G button and CH + button each have a tactile dot for each component in the factory preset mode. 9 and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's volume when you select an audio component. The "Table of Preset Functions" (page 39) shows how the Commander generally operates for ease of use. * Note on settings/operating modes. buttons* 9 MUTING button* q; 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...
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... four-digit component code number for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - To use the code number 8011. 2 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. 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 cassette deck Amplifier Sony amplifier Note An MD player and a DAV can use the number that is listed, use the Commander with other AV components, or Sony...
... four-digit component code number for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - To use the code number 8011. 2 Press and while holding SET, press MENU. 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 cassette deck Amplifier Sony amplifier Note An MD player and a DAV can use the number that is listed, use the Commander with other AV components, or Sony...
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... set the component code number. See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - Setting component codes (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Power on the component with its "learned" signal (page 22). 12 The Component Select button lights up to indicate that the Commander is controlling or muting the TV's volume. and MUTING buttons When you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off . 4 If you release it . To use it as a preset function button...
... set the component code number. See page 14 for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - Setting component codes (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Power on the component with its "learned" signal (page 22). 12 The Component Select button lights up to indicate that the Commander is controlling or muting the TV's volume. and MUTING buttons When you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off . 4 If you release it . To use it as a preset function button...
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... component, the TV's volume will be controlled (TV Component Select button lights up), and when you used the Learning function (page 16) to any Player Control button. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 39) for the functions of the TV or amplifier cannot be different for the TV or AMP buttons to send a signal to program the VOL +/- Notes • If you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be controlled (AMP Component Select button lights up...
... component, the TV's volume will be controlled (TV Component Select button lights up), and when you used the Learning function (page 16) to any Player Control button. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 39) for the functions of the TV or amplifier cannot be different for the TV or AMP buttons to send a signal to program the VOL +/- Notes • If you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be controlled (AMP Component Select button lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... the programmable buttons of the Commander to operate the functions of the "learned" key functions. (It is "learned." 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 Learning function to change the signals of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 10). Programming Signals of the Commander 1 Place the RM...
... the programmable buttons of the Commander to operate the functions of the "learned" key functions. (It is "learned." 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 Learning function to change the signals of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 10). Programming Signals of the Commander 1 Place the RM...
Operating Instructions
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... Component Select button lights. Therefore you do not perform Learning steps within 10 seconds after "learning" a signal If you set a component code after Step 4, the learning procedure returns to Step 3. To "teach" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. 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. To cancel setup, press SET. Programming Signals of component...
... Component Select button lights. Therefore you do not perform Learning steps within 10 seconds after "learning" a signal If you set a component code after Step 4, the learning procedure returns to Step 3. To "teach" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. 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. To cancel setup, press SET. Programming Signals of component...
Operating Instructions
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... TV or AMP. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units. • When you "teach" signals to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may differ depending on page 24. Components such as described. • Use fresh batteries in both remote units. • Avoid Learning in places subject to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light...
... TV or AMP. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units. • When you "teach" signals to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may differ depending on page 24. Components such as described. • Use fresh batteries in both remote units. • Avoid Learning in places subject to direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light...
Operating Instructions
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... SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up . When you "teach" signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can "teach" one operating procedure to a Component Select button and System Control buttons, so that when you use a DVD player, "teach" an input select signal to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can release the SYSTEM CONTROL button when the SET indicator lights up . Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the DVD button. After "learning," the input...
... SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up . When you "teach" signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can "teach" one operating procedure to a Component Select button and System Control buttons, so that when you use a DVD player, "teach" an input select signal to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can release the SYSTEM CONTROL button when the SET indicator lights up . Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the DVD button. After "learning," the input...
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... need to press the TV button to your amplifier. The following table shows the factory 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 the amplifier or DAV. For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you don't need to change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control The Commander is factory preset...
... need to press the TV button to your amplifier. The following table shows the factory 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 the amplifier or DAV. For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you don't need to change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control The Commander is factory preset...
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... buttons in setting mode, you cannot clear any point for those buttons which already have programmed an incorrect operation by mistake, start again from Step 1. • If you change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by using the System Control function, the new signal will not work until you have programmed. If you have a control program set the entire program from Step 1 to that has been programmed with a series of commands using the Learning function...
... buttons in setting mode, you cannot clear any point for those buttons which already have programmed an incorrect operation by mistake, start again from Step 1. • If you change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by using the System Control function, the new signal will not work until you have programmed. If you have a control program set the entire program from Step 1 to that has been programmed with a series of commands using the Learning function...
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... 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 In this case, insert other signals to other components such as TV Power-on and input select may not work properly. System Control Functions (continued) Tips for more than 3 seconds the SYSTEM CONTROL button you to program a consecutive operation steps...
... 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 In this case, insert other signals to other components such as TV Power-on and input select may not work properly. System Control Functions (continued) Tips for more than 3 seconds the SYSTEM CONTROL button you to program a consecutive operation steps...
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... component, the entered component's code number becomes effective. Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons You can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for over more than 20 seconds, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will not work until you do not use the original component setting, set a Component Select button to clear. In this case, clear the program (page 33) and start again from Step 1 to that Component Select button, the previously "learned" functions...
... component, the entered component's code number becomes effective. Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons You can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for over more than 20 seconds, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will not work until you do not use the original component setting, set a Component Select button to clear. In this case, clear the program (page 33) and start again from Step 1 to that Component Select button, the previously "learned" functions...
Operating Instructions
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... code that the component has infrared remote capability. Continued 37 You cannot control the volume. The Commander fails to the component. In this case, the volume cannot be operated with a code number that there are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that is not listed in which they are connected to an Audio System" (page 25). • You have set up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries...
... code that the component has infrared remote capability. Continued 37 You cannot control the volume. The Commander fails to the component. In this case, the volume cannot be operated with a code number that there are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that is not listed in which they are connected to an Audio System" (page 25). • You have set up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries...
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... CONTROL button or a Component Select button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you press the programmed button. A Component Select • The component codes cannot be twice during the set the System Control function or Control Program function. In this case, check the operating component's power on by the Control Program function, the new signal will not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 38 See the supplied button flashes five times "Component Code Numbers" and try setting the component...
... CONTROL button or a Component Select button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you press the programmed button. A Component Select • The component codes cannot be twice during the set the System Control function or Control Program function. In this case, check the operating component's power on by the Control Program function, the new signal will not work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 38 See the supplied button flashes five times "Component Code Numbers" and try setting the component...
Operating Instructions
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... . 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 recorded program. Channel up the MENU display. To fast-forward. To record, press H while pressing REC z*2. To call up the title of the MENU display. Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2 In order to the next location. DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 3qh 1 - 9, 0, ENT 1 INPUT...
... . 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 recorded program. Channel up the MENU display. To fast-forward. To record, press H while pressing REC z*2. To call up the title of the MENU display. Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2 In order to the next location. DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 3qh 1 - 9, 0, ENT 1 INPUT...
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... (n) wsF (X) FUNCTION To turn on the AMP. To play .* To stop . To reverse. To fast-forward. To record, press H while pressing REC z. 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; Presetting or...
... (n) wsF (X) FUNCTION To turn on the AMP. To play .* To stop . To reverse. To fast-forward. To record, press H while pressing REC z. 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; Presetting or...