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Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions

RM-VL610

2008 Sony Corporation

For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 different remote control devices. The following are its main features.
Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander
This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset
This Commander is preset for most major brands components as well as Sony. You can remote control your non-Sony components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 10).
Learning function for programming various other remote control signals
This Commander has a Learning function, to learn the remote control signals needed to operate other non-preset components or functions. (To teach such signals to this Commander, use the remote control supplied with the non-preset components.) (page 16) In addition, the Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such 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 components. This is useful when you have more than two of the same kind of AV component (only if a Component Select button is free.) (page 33) You can only assign TVs to the TV Component Select button. You can only assign an amplifier or DVD/Receiver combo to the AMP Component Select button.

3 Aim the Commander at the
component and press POWER.
The selected Component Select button lights up when you press a function button, and turns off when you release it.
It is recommended that you first set the TV and AMP codes before setting up any other components.
Note on buttons that have already learned remote control signals
If another signal has already been programmed on a button using the Learning function (page 16), that learned signal will continue to work even after you set the component code number. To use it as a preset function button, you must first erase its learned signal (page 22).
The component should power off.

4 If you have succeeded,

check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, such as channel and volume control.

See page 14 for details.

Setting a Component Code by the Search Function
You can find a code number available for a component that doesnt have one in the supplied Component code numbers.
1 Press and while holding
Before starting the Search function
Set each component to the following status so that the Search function works effectively. TV, AMP: Power-on CD player, MD player*, cassette deck: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.) Other components: Power-off * If any of these components are assigned to any of the Component Select buttons (page 33), you can set a component code using the Search function.
2 Press the Component Select

3 Press CH + or CH and

POWER in turn until the component reacts as described in the following.
TV: Powers off VCR, CBL, DVD, AMP: Powers on CD player, MD player, cassette deck: Plays back
Press CH + to go to the next code number. Press CH to go back to the previous code number. The Component Select button flashes three times after the numbers have turned one cycle. One cycle means, for example, the four-digit code numbers beginning from 8 are cycled through. Continued
Setting a Component Code by the Search Function (continued)

4 Press ENT.

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander
When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 10).
The SET indicator and the Component button turns off.
If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off, it means that the setup is incomplete. Start over from Step 1.
5 Check if the code number
works by following the instructions on page 12.
If you dont input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the code, start over from the beginning. If you press any button other than CH +/ and POWER while setting the component code, all code numbers will be lost, and the setup procedure will be canceled. Start over from the beginning.

Remote control for your component
about inches (cm) away RM-VL610
2 Press and hold SET for over

3 seconds.

4 Press the button on the
Commander you want to teach.

The SET indicator flash.

The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up. (Learning function standby).
button for the component whose signals are to be learned.
If another signal has already been learned by that button
The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button light up.
The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action returning to its state after the Component Select button was pressed in Step 3. Either teach to another free button, or clear the already learned function (page 22) and start over from the beginning.
Programming Signals of Another Remote Control Learning Function (continued)
If you do not perform Learning steps within 20 seconds at any point during the process, Learning mode ends. If you do not perform Step 5 within 10 seconds after Step 4, the learning procedure returns to Step 3. Repeat Step 4 while the Component Select button lights.
5 Press and hold the button
on the other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button lights up again.
During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 3.
If the learned button does not operate properly, teach once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing VOL + only once, noise may have interfered during the Learning procedure.)
If you set a component code after learning a signal
If you have programmed any signal on a button by the Learning function, that signal will work even after you set a component code.
remote control of component

Note on the REC z signal

You can only teach to one button at a time. Therefore you cannot teach a sequential button operation (for example REC z + G) to a single button on the Commander. In this case, teach the functions of each button on your component to the Commander.

during data transfer

data transfer complete

If the SET indicator flashes five times
It means that learning is incomplete. Repeat steps 4 and 5.
6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to
teach functions to other buttons.
To teach another components remote control signal
After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 16, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 4 and 5 to perform Learning.
7 Press SET to finish setting.
When you teach signals to VOL +/ or MUTING
If you used the Learning function to program the VOL +/ or MUTING buttons to send any signal to components other than the TV or AMP, that signal will be transmitted only by pressing VOL +/ or MUTING when you select that component. If you used the Learning function to program the VOL +/ or MUTING buttons to send any signal to the TV or AMP, that signal will be transmitted only after you select TV or AMP. When you select other components, the learned signal will be transmitted.

For accurate Learning

Do not move the remote units during the Learning procedure. Be sure to keep holding down the learning button until your Commander reacts 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 area may differ depending on each remote unit. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units. When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sonys amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander. In such a case, move to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).
To teach the signals for an air-conditioner
See Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner on page 24.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets, and lock the controls using the Hold function (page 34). Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.
Programming signals of another remote control Learning Function (continued)

2 Press and hold the

Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned for over 3 seconds.
Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons
You can teach one operating procedure to a Component Select button and System Control buttons, so that when you press the Component Select button and System Control buttons, the operation is also automatically done. For example, if it is necessary to switch the input selection of an amplifier to DVD when you use a DVD player, teach an input select signal to the DVD button. 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.)

To teach signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. Both the SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up.
When you teach signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, only the SET indicator lights up. When the SET indicator lights up, you can release the Component Select button. The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up (Learning function standby).
Example: To teach the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of the Commander
1 Follow Steps 1 to 2 (page
When you teach signals to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can release the SYSTEM CONTROL button when the SET indicator lights up. The SET indicator lights up, but the SYSTEM CONTROL button does not light up.
The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to its state after SET was pressed and held in Step 2. Either teach to another free button, or clear the already learned function (page 22) and start over from the beginning.
3 Press and hold the button
on the other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again.
During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off.
It means that learning is incomplete. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to
teach remote control signals to other buttons.

5 Press SET to finish

learning.
If you do not perform Learning steps within 20 seconds at any point during the process, Learning mode ends. If you do not perform Step 3 within 10 seconds after Step 2, the Learning procedure returns to Step 1. Repeat from Step 2 while the Component Select button is lit.
To cancel learning, press SET.
Example: To erase the learned function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode
Changing or erasing the function of a learned button
To change the learned function, clear it first and perform Learning again.
1 Press and hold SET for over
The SET indicator flashes.
To clear the learned function of a single button
2 While holding the desired
Component Select button pressed, press the button you want to erase.
When erasing of the learned function is completed, the selected Component Select button light turns off.

during data erasing

data erasing complete
Be sure to press the button you want to erase while pressing the Component Select Button. If you release the Component Select button, the Commander changes to Learning mode.

3 Press SET to finish setting.
To cancel erasing, press SET.
To erase the learned function of the Component Select button and System Control buttons Example: To erase the function learned by the TV button
To clear all function signals learned for a specific Component Select button
1 While holding SET pressed,
press and hold the TV Component Select button for over 3 seconds.
When erasing of a learned function is completed, the SET indicator light turns off.
To erase the learned function of a SYSTEM CONTROL button
While holding SET pressed, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds.
Example: To erase all functions learned by the VCR button
Notes on programming the signals for an airconditioner
About seasonal adjustments
If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander.
2 While holding x pressed,
press the Component Select button you want to erase.
When erasing of a learned function has completed, all the other Component Select button lights turn off.
If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly
If the Commander can only operate ON with one button and OFF with another, while your air-conditioners remote control can operate ON/OFF 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 of the air-conditioner on the button of the Commander by following the steps of Programming signals of another remote controlLearning Function (page 16). 3 Program the power-off signal of the air-conditioner on another button of the Commander. The two buttons of the Commander have been programmed with the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner respectively, so that you can operate the airconditioner with the Commander.
With this operation, you can only erase the learned functions of all buttons for a specific component. To erase a single learned function of a Component Select button, see page 22.
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System

Example: To program the procedure above to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button
To program a new series of operations for those buttons which already have a control program set
Erase the program (page 31).
If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over 20 seconds, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed up to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 31) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already learned a remote control signal (page 16), you can program a System Control function (System Control Macro), but the function does will not work until you clear the Leaning function. To clear the Learning function, see Changing or erasing the function of a learned button on page 22. If you change the component code number (page 10) or program a new signal by using the Learning function (page 16) on a key or a button that has been programmed with a series of commands using the System Control function, the new signal will be transmitted when you press the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button. While in setting mode, you cannot clear any operation step you have programmed. If you have programmed an incorrect operation 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 are registered. If you want to program the steps again, clear the program (page 31) and start again from Step 1.
SET, press the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button.
The SET indicator light turns on.
If a System Control function (System Control Macro) has already been set on the button, the SET indicator flashes twice. The setting procedure is automatically canceled.

2 Set the System Control

function.
With this example, press buttons in sequence as below:
You can program up to 16 consecutive steps on each of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (1 4), including the initial step of pressing switch to a Component Select button.
3 Press SET to complete the

programming.

The SYSTEM CONTROL button light turns off.

Executing a Series of Commands System Control Functions (continued)
To clear programmed commands 1 Press and while holding
SET, press and hold for more than 3 seconds the SYSTEM CONTROL button you want to clear.
Tips for programming the System Control functions
The following information helps you to program a consecutive operation steps.
About the order of operation steps
Some of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, some TVs generally may not respond to the next signal right after the Poweron signal. So, a series of commands such as TV Power-on and input select may not work properly. In this case, insert other signals to other components such as in the example below: TV Power-ontVCR Power-ont VCR playbacktTV input select
Programming a Series of Commands on the Component Select Buttons
As with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can also program a series of operating commands for the Component Select buttons (up to 16 steps). To execute the commands programmed on a Component Select button by the System Control function, press the button for more than 2 seconds.
SET, press the VCR Component Select button.
The SET indicator and the VCR Component Select button lights turn on.
If a Control Program function (Component Macro) has already been set on the button, the button flashes twice. The setting procedure is automatically canceled.
2 Set the Control Program
With this example, press the buttons in sequence as below:
When you press the button for less than 2 seconds, it works as a normal Component Select button, and the programmed function does not work. See also Tips for programming the System Control functions on page 31.
You can program up to 16 consecutive steps on each of the Component Select buttons, including the first step of pressing to select a Component Select button.
Example: To program the procedure on page 29 for the VCR Component Select button
The VCR Component Select button light turns off.
Programming a Series of Commands on the Component Select Buttons (continued)
SET, press and hold for more than 3 seconds the Component Select button you want to clear.
You can program a Control Program function (Component Macro) for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 27) has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is executed when you press the Component Select button, or when you select another component while the consecutive Control Program is being executed. If the procedure is interrupted the at any point for over more than 20 seconds, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed up to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 33) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. If a Component Select button has already learned a remote control signal (page 16), you can program a Control Program function (Component Macro), but the function does will not work until you clear the Learned Function. To clear the Learning Learned Function, see Changing or erasing the function of a learned button on page 22. While you are setting a program, you can insert a 0.4 second interval before the next step is executed by pressing the same Component Select button again. For the example above in the step 2, you can insert a 0.4 second interval between the TV-on signal and the INPUT switching signal at the exercising as the program is executed by pressing the buttons TVtPOWERtTV.

Specifications

Operating distance
Approx. 32.8 ft (10 m) (varies depending on components of different manufacturers)

Power requirements

Two size AA (R6) batteries

Battery life

Approx. 1 year (varies depending on frequency of button use - up to approx. 300 times per day.)

Dimensions

Approx. 2 1/3/1/8 in (27 mm) (w h d) Approx. 4.7 oz (132 g) (not including batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Maintenance

Clean the surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner as they may damage the finish of the surface.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 8), then check the items below.
Symptom You cannot operate components. Remedy Move closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m). Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. Power on the components first, if necessary. Make sure you have pressed the correct Component Select button. In case of CBL or DVD, make sure the desired component is selected. Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component didnt come with a remote commander, it probably isnt capable of being controlled by a remote commander. You have assigned a different component to the Component Select button. Check the component assigned to that button and the component code. If your visual components are connected to an audio system, make sure you have set up the Commander as described in Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System (page 25). You have assigned another component on the TV or AMP button (page 33). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select components other than a TV or AMP. Batteries are weakened. Replace them with new ones.
You cannot control the volume.
The Component Select buttons flash by a constant interval when you press a button. You cannot operate a component even after setting the component code numbers.
The Commander fails to learn the remote control signals.
You cannot operate a component even after you programmed the remote control signals with the Learning function.

KEY DISPLAY qsx qsX qs qs 7A 7B 7C 7D qlPAGE + w;PAGE 8LIST
FUNCTION To stop. To pause. Replay Advance RED button. GREEN button. YELLOW button. BLUE button. Page up. Page down. To call up the title of the recorded program.
qfINFO (DISPLAY) 9FAV (FAVORITE) wdTOOLS (Station Index) q;GUIDE qaEXIT waMENU wsf wsF wsG wsg wsOK
qjCH +/ qkRECALL qsPIP qfSLEEP qs. qs> qsm qsH qsM qsREC z
KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 31 9, 0 FUNCTION To turn on and off. Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen. To select numbers 10 and above. To enter the setting. To set items selected from the screen. To show the current play status on the screen. To clear the selected characters from the screen. To return to the last previous screen. To switch the subtitle. To display the DVD menu. To move the cursor upward. To move the cursor downward. To move the cursor to the right. To move the cursor to the left. To execute items selected from the screen. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward To record, press H while pressing REC z*. First release H, then release REC z. To stop. To pause. To operate Flash. To operate Flash +. channel up channel down
KEY DISPLAY 7A (SET UP) 7B (Live TV) qlPAGE (THUMBS+)

4DOT (+10) qhENT

qlPAGE + (THUMBS)
qfINFO (DISPLAY) 7C (CLEAR) qaEXIT (RETURN) 2PIP (SUBTITLE) waMENU (DVD MENU) wsf wsF wsG wsg wsOK qsm qsH qsM qsREC z
qgSLEEP 9FAV (AUDIO) 7D To display the DVD top (TOP MENU) menu. qkDRIVE To select the beck. SELECT (RECALL)
FUNCTION To call up the setup menu. To bring up Master Guide. To select the desired recorded program (It is necessary to have recorded the desired program). To select the desired recorded program.(It is necessary to have recorded the desired program). To call up Tivo menu. To change the sound.
qsx qsX qs qs qjCH + qjCH
DVR (Digital video recorder)
KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 3qh 1 9, 0, ENT FUNCTION To turn on and off. To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV. (When connecting a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program). To turn on the display. To clear the setting. To bring up Master Guide. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press H while pressing REC z*2. First release H, then release REC z. To stop. To pause. To proceed to the previous location. To proceed to the next location. To operate Flash. To operate Flash +. To call up the MENU display. To move the cursor upward. To move the cursor downward. To move the cursor to the right. To move the cursor to the left. To select the channel previously selected.

KEY DISPLAY wsOK

1INPUT
qfINFO (DISPLAY) qaEXIT (CLEAR) q;GUIDE (EPG) qsm qsH qsM qsREC z
FUNCTION To enter the selection of the MENU display. qjCHANNEL Channel up: + +/ Channel down: 7A To replay (REPLAY*1) Or to go into REC/ REVIEW mode during play (After about 5second rewind, replay begins). 8LIST*1 To call up the title of the recorded program. 7B*1 To bring up Master Guide. (Live TV) qlPAGE +*1 To select the desired (THUMBS+) recorded program. (It is necessary to have recorded the desired program). 1 qlPAGE * To select the desired (THUMBS) recorded program. (It is necessary to have recorded the desired program). qgSLEEP To call up Tivo menu.

* Activated when using a double cassette deck (for deck A of Sony component)

5VOL +/ 6MUTING

qhENTER q;GUIDE (BAND)
KEY DISPLAY 5VOLUME + 5VOLUME 6MUTING FUNCTION Volume up (DAV) Volume down (DAV) To mute the volume. Press again to turn muting off. To operate Flash. To operate Flash +. AMP menu.

DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)

KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER FUNCTION To turn the power on/ off 31 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected on the screen 4DOT To select numbers 10 (+10) and above qhENTER To enter the setting qsm To rewind qsH To play qsM To fast-forward qsx To stop qsX To pause 7D To display the Top (TOP MENU) Menu qfINFO To show the current play (DVD status on the screen DISPLAY) qs. To proceed to the previous location or song qs> To proceed to the next location or song 1INPUT To change the input mode 2PIP To switch the subtitle (SUBTITLE) wsf To move the cursor upward wsF To move the cursor downward wsG To move the cursor to the right wsg To move the cursor to the left wsOK To enter the selection of the MENU display waMENU To call up the MENU qaEXIT To return to the previous (RETURN) display on the MENU
qs qs qkTOOLS (AMP MENU) 7A (SETUP) To call up the setup menu. 7B OPEN/CLOSE. (OPEN/CLOSE) 7C (D SKIP) To select next disc. qjCH+/ Presetting or tuning frequency up: + Presetting or tuning frequency down: qkRECALL To select FM/AM. (BAND) qgSLEEP To operate SLEEP function. q;GUIDE To operate SURROUND (SURROUND FIELD function. FIELD) 9FAV To operate MEMORY (MEMORY) function.

Digital TV TUNER

KEY DISPLAY qdPOWER 34qh 1 9, 0, ENT, DOT FUNCTION To turn on and off. To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). qfINFO To display the current (DISPLAY) channel. 9FAV To use the FAVORITE (FAVORITE) function. waMENU To call up the MENU display. wsf To move the cursor upward. wsF To move the cursor downward. wsG To move the cursor to the right. wsg To move the cursor to the left. wsOK To enter the selection of the MENU display. qjCH +/ Channel up: + Channel down: qkRECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TVs manufacturer. q;GUIDE To use the program (EPG) guide.

Batteries 8

Changing 22 CH (CHANNEL) button 13 Clearing/Changing learned signal 22, 23 Power-On command 27 Code numbers 10, 13 Component Select buttons assigning other components 33 programming a signal 16 programming a series of commands 32 setting the Power-On function 27

Erasing 35

F, G, H, I, J, K

Factory setting 35

Learning Function 16 Locking control of the Commander 34
MUTING button 12, 15, 19, 26

Number buttons 11, 22

P, Q, R, S
Power-On function setting 27 Preset components 10 System Control Functions 29

Troubleshooting 37

V, W, X, Y, Z
VOL buttons 12, 15, 19, 26, 35 Volume Control 12, 15, 25

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