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... free). (See page 27.) 3 This is useful when you can use the remote control supplied with different remote control devices. Features The RM-VL700 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 8). Remote control signals for non-Sony components are its main features. Learning function for most major brands components...
... free). (See page 27.) 3 This is useful when you can use the remote control supplied with different remote control devices. Features The RM-VL700 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 8). Remote control signals for non-Sony components are its main features. Learning function for most major brands components...
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... 18 Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons ..... 19 Changing or erasing the function of a "learned" button 21 Notes on operating your components 14 Programming signals of another button .... 29 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - To reset the Commander to its factory... Power-On Command of the Selected Component just by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only) ...26 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons 27 Copying the settings of Controls 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio ...
... 18 Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons ..... 19 Changing or erasing the function of a "learned" button 21 Notes on operating your components 14 Programming signals of another button .... 29 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - To reset the Commander to its factory... Power-On Command of the Selected Component just by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only) ...26 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons 27 Copying the settings of Controls 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio ...
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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. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. Otherwise, your setting of time. 6 Insert the batteries negative-andfirst through the guide clamp within... use an old battery with a new one hour 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 the + and - When to replace the batteries.
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. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. Otherwise, your setting of time. 6 Insert the batteries negative-andfirst through the guide clamp within... use an old battery with a new one hour 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 the + and - When to replace the batteries.
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... "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on a button using the other components. The Component button lights up when you press it as channel and volume control. and MUTING buttons When you release it . It is recommended that the Commander is controlling or muting the... the TV button lights up . Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Power on the component with its "learned" signal (page 21). 10 If the Commander does not seem to indicate that you release it . Note on...
... "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on a button using the other components. The Component button lights up when you press it as channel and volume control. and MUTING buttons When you release it . It is recommended that the Commander is controlling or muting the... the TV button lights up . Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Power on the component with its "learned" signal (page 21). 10 If the Commander does not seem to indicate that you release it . Note on...
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to mute the sound. You can change this Commander. 2 Press any other component, that signal will be different for each component. To control the volume Press VOL +/- Press MUTING to control the volume. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 35) for the functions of buttons for some ...the VOL +/- When you select another component. Notes • If you used the Learning function (page 15) to any Player Control button. Note The remote control signals may be transmitted only when you select TV or AMP. or MUTING buttons for TV or AMP will be transmitted. •...
to mute the sound. You can change this Commander. 2 Press any other component, that signal will be different for each component. To control the volume Press VOL +/- Press MUTING to control the volume. See "Table of Preset Functions" (page 35) for the functions of buttons for some ...the VOL +/- When you select another component. Notes • If you used the Learning function (page 15) to any Player Control button. Note The remote control signals may be transmitted only when you select TV or AMP. or MUTING buttons for TV or AMP will be transmitted. •...
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..." + "2" : LINE2 "TV/VIDEO" + "3" : LINE3 "TV/VIDEO" + "4" : LINE4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : DV in When you use a Sony VCR, the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of your components About the input select of following Number buttons while holding TV/VIDEO pressed when more than two...Sony VCR) Each time TV/VIDEO is pressed, the input is also possible to select directly by pressing one of a TV Each time TV/VIDEO is pressed, the input is possible to the Commander using the Learning function (see page 15). 14 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander...
..." + "2" : LINE2 "TV/VIDEO" + "3" : LINE3 "TV/VIDEO" + "4" : LINE4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : DV in When you use a Sony VCR, the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of your components About the input select of following Number buttons while holding TV/VIDEO pressed when more than two...Sony VCR) Each time TV/VIDEO is pressed, the input is also possible to select directly by pressing one of a TV Each time TV/VIDEO is pressed, the input is possible to the Commander using the Learning function (see page 15). 14 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander...
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... number, use a display monitor for over 3 seconds. Continued 15 Remote control for your component about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-VL700 2 Press and hold SET for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is possible to make a note on the back of the supplied ..."Component Code Numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • ...
... number, use a display monitor for over 3 seconds. Continued 15 Remote control for your component about 2 - 4 inches (5 - 10 cm) away RM-VL700 2 Press and hold SET for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is possible to make a note on the back of the supplied ..."Component Code Numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • ...
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... up, and all other buttons turn off. 4 Press the button on the Commander you want to another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 21) and start over from the beginning. 16 Either "teach" to "teach." If another remote control - Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the Component Select button for the component...
... up, and all other buttons turn off. 4 Press the button on the Commander you want to another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 21) and start over from the beginning. 16 Either "teach" to "teach." If another remote control - Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the Component Select button for the component...
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After data transfer is incomplete. To cancel setup, press SET. To "teach" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. Continued 17 Repeat Step 4. Note on page 15, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow ... setting. 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. If the Commander does not seem to be working If the "learned" button does not operate properly, "teach" once again...
After data transfer is incomplete. To cancel setup, press SET. To "teach" another component's remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 3. Continued 17 Repeat Step 4. Note on page 15, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow ... setting. 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. If the Commander does not seem to be working If the "learned" button does not operate properly, "teach" once again...
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.... •When you used the Learning function to place the Commander out of the reach of another remote control - When you select TV or AMP. In such a case, move the remote units during the Learning procedure.) •The remote control detector area may interfere with some of Sony's amplifiers) to a place where the signals will be dangerous...
.... •When you used the Learning function to place the Commander out of the reach of another remote control - When you select TV or AMP. In such a case, move the remote units during the Learning procedure.) •The remote control detector area may interfere with some of Sony's amplifiers) to a place where the signals will be dangerous...
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... "learned" by pressing DVD. (For this operation, an amplifier should first be turned on.) Example: To "teach" the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to be "learned" for over from the beginning. Both the SET indicator and the selected Component Select button flash ...(Learning function standby). Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons You can "teach" one operating procedure to a Component Select button, so that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to its state after SET...
... "learned" by pressing DVD. (For this operation, an amplifier should first be turned on.) Example: To "teach" the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to be "learned" for over from the beginning. Both the SET indicator and the selected Component Select button flash ...(Learning function standby). Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons You can "teach" one operating procedure to a Component Select button, so that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to its state after SET...
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...If you do not perform Step 3 within 10 seconds after Step 2, the Learning procedure returns to finish "learning." Programming signals of another remote control - Repeat from Step 2 while the Component Select button lights. If the SET indicator flashes five times It means that "learning" is ...incomplete. Repeat Steps 2 and 3. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to "teach" remote control signals to other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again. To cancel "learning," press SET. 20 During data ...
...If you do not perform Step 3 within 10 seconds after Step 2, the Learning procedure returns to finish "learning." Programming signals of another remote control - Repeat from Step 2 while the Component Select button lights. If the SET indicator flashes five times It means that "learning" is ...incomplete. Repeat Steps 2 and 3. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to "teach" remote control signals to other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again. To cancel "learning," press SET. 20 During data ...
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... , and all functions "learned" by the TV button While holding x pressed, press the Component Select button you can only erase the "learned" functions of another remote control - Programming signals of all buttons for a specific Component Select button Example: To erase all Component Select buttons flash.
... , and all functions "learned" by the TV button While holding x pressed, press the Component Select button you can only erase the "learned" functions of another remote control - Programming signals of all buttons for a specific Component Select button Example: To erase all Component Select buttons flash.
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..." with another, while your air-conditioner's remote control can operate the airconditioner with a single button, program the signal on two buttons of the Commander as follows. 1 Clear the "learned" power-on/ off signal on the programmed button of the Commander. 2 Reprogram only the power-on signal ... air-conditioner respectively, so that you can operate "ON/OFF" with the Commander. 23 The two buttons of the Commander have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander. Notes on programming the signals for an airconditioner About seasonal adjustments If you...
..." with another, while your air-conditioner's remote control can operate the airconditioner with a single button, program the signal on two buttons of the Commander as follows. 1 Clear the "learned" power-on/ off signal on the programmed button of the Commander. 2 Reprogram only the power-on signal ... air-conditioner respectively, so that you can operate "ON/OFF" with the Commander. 23 The two buttons of the Commander have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander. Notes on programming the signals for an airconditioner About seasonal adjustments If you...
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when N is pressed when N + 5 are pressed when the buttons are released Continued 27 The component code number will be controlled even when you select other components. • If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button, the volume of ... flash. 2 Press the Component Select button to which you want to assign a function. Notes • Once you assign another component to any remote control signals on the Component Select buttons using the Learning function, you cannot assign other components to the Component Select buttons. Assigning Other Components to the...
when N is pressed when N + 5 are pressed when the buttons are released Continued 27 The component code number will be controlled even when you select other components. • If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button, the volume of ... flash. 2 Press the Component Select button to which you want to assign a function. Notes • Once you assign another component to any remote control signals on the Component Select buttons using the Learning function, you cannot assign other components to the Component Select buttons. Assigning Other Components to the...
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... and follow Steps 1 - 3 again, or select another Component Select button which is not assigned to "learned" keys or buttons. • You can copy the "learned" remote control signals of the original component following the procedure on pages 15 to set function is assigned.
... and follow Steps 1 - 3 again, or select another Component Select button which is not assigned to "learned" keys or buttons. • You can copy the "learned" remote control signals of the original component following the procedure on pages 15 to set function is assigned.
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To reset the Commander to its factory settings You can erase all settings are cleared, and Commander returns to its original state. 31 Then the Component Select buttons turn off at last, all remote control signals programmed by the SET indicator. When the SET indicator turns off one by one from the left, followed by the "learned" function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. 1 While holding POWER pressed, press TV/VIDEO and VOL -. The SET indicator and all settings - Erasing all Component Select buttons light up.
To reset the Commander to its factory settings You can erase all settings are cleared, and Commander returns to its original state. 31 Then the Component Select buttons turn off at last, all remote control signals programmed by the SET indicator. When the SET indicator turns off one by one from the left, followed by the "learned" function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. 1 While holding POWER pressed, press TV/VIDEO and VOL -. The SET indicator and all settings - Erasing all Component Select buttons light up.
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...air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can interfere with remote control operations. •Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Specifications Operating distance Approx. 32.8 ft. (... life Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Should any further. •Do not expose the remote control detectors of use) Dimensions Approx. 2 1/2 × 7 7/8 × 1 5/16 in. (63 × 197 × 32 mm) (w × h ×...
...air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can interfere with remote control operations. •Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Specifications Operating distance Approx. 32.8 ft. (... life Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Should any further. •Do not expose the remote control detectors of use) Dimensions Approx. 2 1/2 × 7 7/8 × 1 5/16 in. (63 × 197 × 32 mm) (w × h ×...
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...CBL/SAT, or DVD, make sure you've set the component codes, then use the Learning function to program the remote control signals for your visual components are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Power on the TV or AMP button (page 27). other than TV or AMP.... • Set the component code correctly. Symptom You cannot operate the components. In case of the main unit may be preset. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to learn the remote control signals...
...CBL/SAT, or DVD, make sure you've set the component codes, then use the Learning function to program the remote control signals for your visual components are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Power on the TV or AMP button (page 27). other than TV or AMP.... • Set the component code correctly. Symptom You cannot operate the components. In case of the main unit may be preset. If some of Sony's amplifiers) to learn the remote control signals...
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... Learned functions (page 21), then carry out learning operations. The Component Select buttons flash by a constant interval when you still cannot get the Remote Commander to be set has any remote control signals programmed by Learning Learning procedure. A Component Select • The component codes cannot be twice during setting. The SET indicator falshes •... Remedy The SET indicator falshes • Learning has not succeeded. Clear the "learned" signals (page 21) or select another button to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 34
... Learned functions (page 21), then carry out learning operations. The Component Select buttons flash by a constant interval when you still cannot get the Remote Commander to be set has any remote control signals programmed by Learning Learning procedure. A Component Select • The component codes cannot be twice during setting. The SET indicator falshes •... Remedy The SET indicator falshes • Learning has not succeeded. Clear the "learned" signals (page 21) or select another button to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. 34