Operating Instructions
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... control of Sony AV components with this Commander, use it out of the box as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 22) Reassigning new components You can use the remote control supplied with different remote control devices. This is useful when you can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other components. The following are also preset This Commander is free.) (page 30) You can "learn " the remote control signals needed...
... control of Sony AV components with this Commander, use it out of the box as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (Some specific appliances or functions may not be available.) (page 22) Reassigning new components You can use the remote control supplied with different remote control devices. This is useful when you can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other components. The following are also preset This Commander is free.) (page 30) You can "learn " the remote control signals needed...
Operating Instructions
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... the Remote Commander 12 To control the volume 13 Programming signals of another button .... 31 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - Setting component codes 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Setting a component code by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only 25 Executing a Series of Commands - System Control Functions 26 To clear programmed commands 28 Programming a series of commands to on programming the signals for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - To reset the Commander to replace the batteries...
... the Remote Commander 12 To control the volume 13 Programming signals of another button .... 31 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls - Setting component codes 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Setting a component code by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only 25 Executing a Series of Commands - System Control Functions 26 To clear programmed commands 28 Programming a series of commands to on programming the signals for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - To reset the Commander to replace the batteries...
Operating Instructions
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... replace the old batteries 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 14) will last up the + and - When this happens, replace the batteries with the + and - indications on the batteries with new ones. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. indications on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation...
... replace the old batteries 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 14) will last up the + and - When this happens, replace the batteries with the + and - indications on the batteries with new ones. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be erased. indications on batteries • Do not use the Commander for remote control operation...
Operating Instructions
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... use. * Note on settings/operating modes. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume when you select a visual component. Note The function of Controls 1 qs 1 SET indicator 2 SET button 2 SET POWER qd 3 Component Select buttons 3 TV VCR CBL DVD AMP Light or flash during operation. 123 4 Number buttons 4 4 56 5 PIP button 6 VOL +/- Location of the control buttons varies depending on the VOL +/- buttons* 7 89 7 GUIDE button 8 MUTING button* wd 0 ENT qf 9 DISPLAY button 5 qg 0 RETURN button qa Player Control buttons 6 qh qs TV/VIDEO button qd POWER...
... use. * Note on settings/operating modes. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume when you select a visual component. Note The function of Controls 1 qs 1 SET indicator 2 SET button 2 SET POWER qd 3 Component Select buttons 3 TV VCR CBL DVD AMP Light or flash during operation. 123 4 Number buttons 4 4 56 5 PIP button 6 VOL +/- Location of the control buttons varies depending on the VOL +/- buttons* 7 89 7 GUIDE button 8 MUTING button* wd 0 ENT qf 9 DISPLAY button 5 qg 0 RETURN button qa Player Control buttons 6 qh qs TV/VIDEO button qd POWER...
Operating Instructions
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...(s) TV TV/VCR Combo VCR Cable box Factory setting Sony TV Sony VHS VCR DVD AMP DVD player Sony DVD player Amplifier Sony amplifier Note A CD player, an MD player and a cassette deck can assign Component Select buttons to set signals of the above Component Select buttons. Setting a component code 2 SET POWER TV VCR CBL DVD AMP 3 123 456 4 7 89 0 ENT 5 2 Example: To set up a Philips' TV, you are using the Commander with other major brand preset AV components also. If more than one code number is listed, use the code number 8011. 2 Press and while holding SET, press MENU...
...(s) TV TV/VCR Combo VCR Cable box Factory setting Sony TV Sony VHS VCR DVD AMP DVD player Sony DVD player Amplifier Sony amplifier Note A CD player, an MD player and a cassette deck can assign Component Select buttons to set signals of the above Component Select buttons. Setting a component code 2 SET POWER TV VCR CBL DVD AMP 3 123 456 4 7 89 0 ENT 5 2 Example: To set up a Philips' TV, you are using the Commander with other major brand preset AV components also. If more than one code number is listed, use the code number 8011. 2 Press and while holding SET, press MENU...
Operating Instructions
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... to be working Try repeating the setup procedures using the other functions of your component, or try setting the code number using the Learning function (page 14), that have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on the VOL+/- and MUTING buttons When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up . POWER TV VCR CBL DVD AMP The component should power off. 4 If you set the TV and AMP codes before setting up when...
... to be working Try repeating the setup procedures using the other functions of your component, or try setting the code number using the Learning function (page 14), that have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on the VOL+/- and MUTING buttons When you operate an audio component, the AMP button lights up . POWER TV VCR CBL DVD AMP The component should power off. 4 If you set the TV and AMP codes before setting up when...
Operating Instructions
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... component, the preset volume control signals for the TV or AMP to send a signal to any Player Control button. When you select another component to mute the sound. or MUTING buttons for TV or AMP will be transmitted instead of the volume or muting of infrared signals will not work with this case, program the remote control signals with the Learning function (page 14). In this Commander. You can change this setting...
... component, the preset volume control signals for the TV or AMP to send a signal to any Player Control button. When you select another component to mute the sound. or MUTING buttons for TV or AMP will be transmitted instead of the volume or muting of infrared signals will not work with this case, program the remote control signals with the Learning function (page 14). In this Commander. You can change this setting...
Operating Instructions
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... the RM-VL710 head to head with your component's remote control. Remote control for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is recommended that you set a component code number, use a display monitor for your video cassette recorder to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons or the Commander to the VCR N (Play) button of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). SET POWER TV VCR CBL DVD...
... the RM-VL710 head to head with your component's remote control. Remote control for computer display (including a built-in tuner type), if the Commander is recommended that you set a component code number, use a display monitor for your video cassette recorder to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons or the Commander to the VCR N (Play) button of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). SET POWER TV VCR CBL DVD...
Operating Instructions
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... any signal on the other buttons. remote control of component SET VCR during data transfer SET VCR data transfer complete Notes • If you set a component code. If the SET indicator flashes five times It means that signal will work even after you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have interfered during the process, Learning mode ends. • If you do not perform Learning steps within 10 seconds after pressing...
... any signal on the other buttons. remote control of component SET VCR during data transfer SET VCR data transfer complete Notes • If you set a component code. If the SET indicator flashes five times It means that signal will work even after you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have interfered during the process, Learning mode ends. • If you do not perform Learning steps within 10 seconds after pressing...
Operating Instructions
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... MUTING buttons to send any signal to place the Commander out of the reach of the two remote control units. • When you select other rooms, etc.). 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 Learning procedure.) • The remote control detector...
... MUTING buttons to send any signal to place the Commander out of the reach of the two remote control units. • When you select other rooms, etc.). 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 Learning procedure.) • The remote control detector...
Operating Instructions
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... its state after SET was pressed and held in Step 2. SET TV VCR CBL DVD AMP If another signal has already been "learned" by that when you use a DVD player, "teach" an input select signal to a Component Select button, so that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to another remote control - Programming signals of another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 20) and...
... its state after SET was pressed and held in Step 2. SET TV VCR CBL DVD AMP If another signal has already been "learned" by that when you use a DVD player, "teach" an input select signal to a Component Select button, so that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to another remote control - Programming signals of another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 20) and...
Operating Instructions
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... SET to erase. + When erasing of a "learned" button To change the "learned" function, clear it first and perform Learning again. To clear the "learned" function of another remote control - Programming signals of a single button SET POWER TV VCR CBL DVD AMP 123 4 56 7 89 0 ENT 1,3 2 Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds. Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of "learned" function is completed, the selected Component Select button light turns...
... SET to erase. + When erasing of a "learned" button To change the "learned" function, clear it first and perform Learning again. To clear the "learned" function of another remote control - Programming signals of a single button SET POWER TV VCR CBL DVD AMP 123 4 56 7 89 0 ENT 1,3 2 Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds. Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of "learned" function is completed, the selected Component Select button light turns...
Operating Instructions
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... Commander. SET SET VCR during data erasing VCR data erasing complete Notes • With this operation, you want to finish setting. Notes on programming the signals for an airconditioner About seasonal adjustments If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for a specific component. • To erase a single "learned" function of a Component Select buttons, see page 20. 3 Press SET to erase. If the power-on/off operation does not work...
... Commander. SET SET VCR during data erasing VCR data erasing complete Notes • With this operation, you want to finish setting. Notes on programming the signals for an airconditioner About seasonal adjustments If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for a specific component. • To erase a single "learned" function of a Component Select buttons, see page 20. 3 Press SET to erase. If the power-on/off operation does not work...
Operating Instructions
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... VIDEO 1. r Start video playback. r Set the input selector of the TV to VIDEO 1. You can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to set as follows: Power on each remote commander signal is transmitted. System Control Functions With the System Control function, you can set the a System Control function for more than 2 seconds. D). When executing the programmed commands, each of Commands - r Power on the amplifier. If you have set a series of operations you press the Component Select button...
... VIDEO 1. r Start video playback. r Set the input selector of the TV to VIDEO 1. You can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to set as follows: Power on each remote commander signal is transmitted. System Control Functions With the System Control function, you can set the a System Control function for more than 2 seconds. D). When executing the programmed commands, each of Commands - r Power on the amplifier. If you have set a series of operations you press the Component Select button...
Operating Instructions
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... the function of a "learned" button" on page 20. • If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. • If you try to program more than 16 steps, the System Control setting mode ends, and the 16 steps you have programmed. D), including the initial step of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (A - You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control...
... the function of a "learned" button" on page 20. • If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by mistake, start again from Step 1. • If you try to program more than 16 steps, the System Control setting mode ends, and the 16 steps you have programmed. D), including the initial step of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (A - You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control...
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... components may not react respond to clear. 28 So, a series of Commands - System Control Functions (continued) Tips for more than 3 seconds the SYSTEM CONTROL button you to other signals to program a consecutive operation steps. Executing 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...
... components may not react respond to clear. 28 So, a series of Commands - System Control Functions (continued) Tips for more than 3 seconds the SYSTEM CONTROL button you to other signals to program a consecutive operation steps. Executing 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...
Operating Instructions
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... the example above in the step 2, you can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 25) has been programmed. Programming a series of commands to on the Component Select buttons (continued) To clear programmed commands 1 Press and while holding SET, press and hold for more than 3 seconds the Component Select button you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the previous "learned" functions on that point. Erase the...
... the example above in the step 2, you can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 25) has been programmed. Programming a series of commands to on the Component Select buttons (continued) To clear programmed commands 1 Press and while holding SET, press and hold for more than 3 seconds the Component Select button you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the previous "learned" functions on that point. Erase the...
Operating Instructions
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...; Make sure you have problems setting up the Commander as described in the "Component Code Numbers". For example, if your visual components are listed in which they are connected to the component. other than TV or AMP. • Batteries are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Power on the TV or AMP button (page 30). Replace them with a remote commander, it probably isn't capable of being controlled by a remote commander. •...
...; Make sure you have problems setting up the Commander as described in the "Component Code Numbers". For example, if your visual components are listed in which they are connected to the component. other than TV or AMP. • Batteries are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Power on the TV or AMP button (page 30). Replace them with a remote commander, it probably isn't capable of being controlled by a remote commander. •...
Operating Instructions
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... Remote Commander to follow the correct steps (pages 26, 29). • Change the direction the remote commander is because the power of the above or any remote control signals programmed by Learning Learning procedure. function (page 14). If the problem persists, position the programmed components closer together. • If the remote control receivers of a "learned" button" on . See the supplied button flashes five times "Component Code Numbers" and try setting again. Erase the correctly. codes again (page 8). Clear infrequently used Learned functions...
... Remote Commander to follow the correct steps (pages 26, 29). • Change the direction the remote commander is because the power of the above or any remote control signals programmed by Learning Learning procedure. function (page 14). If the problem persists, position the programmed components closer together. • If the remote control receivers of a "learned" button" on . See the supplied button flashes five times "Component Code Numbers" and try setting again. Erase the correctly. codes again (page 8). Clear infrequently used Learned functions...
Operating Instructions
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... instruction manual for details. *2 In order to Tivo service or the replay service. INPUT To switch the output of Preset Functions (continued) DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9POWER To turn on and off. 1qaw; qs CLEAR To clear the setting. 4 GUIDE To bring up : + Channel down: - qj F To move the cursor to the left. q; KEY DISPLAY qj OK qd CHANNEL +/- Channel up the Station Index when a program guide is highlighted. To change...
... instruction manual for details. *2 In order to Tivo service or the replay service. INPUT To switch the output of Preset Functions (continued) DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9POWER To turn on and off. 1qaw; qs CLEAR To clear the setting. 4 GUIDE To bring up : + Channel down: - qj F To move the cursor to the left. q; KEY DISPLAY qj OK qd CHANNEL +/- Channel up the Station Index when a program guide is highlighted. To change...