Channel Macro function allows you to select a channel with a single key
Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on Macro keys. If you set the key operations for entering a channel number on a Macro key, you can select the channel by pressing that Macro key (page 43).

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Installing the Batteries...6
When to replace the batteries... 6

Location of Controls...7

Basic Operations
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components.. 8
Setting a component code.... 8 Checking if the code number works.. 10 Setting a component code by the Search function.. 11
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander..12
To control the volume.... 13 Notes on operating your components... 14
Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations Learning Function. 15
For accurate Learning.... 18 Changing or erasing the function of a learned button.. 19

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System.... 21 Executing a Series of Commands System Control Function. 23
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons.... 24 Notes on System Control Operation.. 27 Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons. 27 Changing the interval between operation steps.. 29
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons. 30
Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony Components only)... 30
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons. 32
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button. 34
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons.... 35
Notes on the learned signals of an air-conditioner.. 37
Transferring Data between Remote Commanders.. 38
Transferring the data... 38 Receiving the data... 40
Selecting a Channel with a Single Button Channel Macro Function.. 43

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls Hold Function..45

Additional Information

Precautions....46 Specifications....46 Troubleshooting... 47

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions... 50
TV.... 50 VCR.... 51 CBL (Cable box).... 51 SAT..... 52 DVD.... 52 VD (LD player)... 53 CD.... 53 MD.... 54 DAT.... 54 DECK.... 55 AMP.... 55

Index... Back cover

Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert four size AA(R6) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to match up the + and indications on the batteries with the + and indications on the battery compartment.
When to replace the batteries
Batteries for remote control operation (Four size AA (R6) batteries)
Under normal conditions, the batteries will last up to five months. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be drained. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones.

assign the other deck to another Component Select button (page 32).
Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations
Learning Function To operate unpreset components or functions, use the following Learning procedure to teach any of the programmable buttons to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the Learning function to change the signals of individual buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). It is recommended that you make a note of the learned key functions.
Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.
Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander
1 Place the RM-VL900 head
to head with your components remote control.
Remote control for your component

about inches (cm) away

2 Press and hold S (set) for

over 3 seconds.

The S (set) indicator lights up, and all Component Select buttons flash.
Using Unpreset Remote Control Operations Learning Function (continued)
4 Press the button on the
Commander you want to teach.
button for the component whose signals are to be learned.
Both the S (set) indicator and the selected Component button light up, and all other buttons turn off. Both the S (set) indicator and the Component button flash (Learning function standby).
If another signal has already been learned by that button
If another signal has already been programmed on that Component button, the Component button of the learned component remains flashing. It stays that way until you have changed the setting. Example: If CD has been set to VCR, VCR lights up and CD flashes.
The S (set) indicator flashes twice, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 3. Either teach to another free button, or clear the already learned function (page 19) and start over from the beginning.
5 Press and hold the button
on the other remote control, until both the S (set) indicator and the Component button light up again.
During data transfer, only the S (set) indicator stays lit, and the Component button turns off. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 3.
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, Learning mode ends.
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.)
remote control of component
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.
When you teach the signals for a double cassette deck

To set only the audio components volume controls to AMP
Press VOL while holding MUTING pressed. Only the audio Component buttons light up when you press these buttons, and then turn off when you release them.

2 While holding MUTING

pressed, press VOL + or VOL.
To set all volume controls to AMP
Press VOL+ while holding MUTING pressed. All Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and then turn off when you release them.
Visual components are: TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, DVD Audio components are: CD, MD, TAPE, AMP
If you have already programmed the VOL +/ or MUTING button for each component with any signals using the Learning function, the procedure above will not change the function of the VOL +/ and MUTING buttons. If you have programmed volume control signals on VOL +/ or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP, you can only use that signal when you select TV or AMP. For other components, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP (depending on the above setting procedure) will be transmitted. To use the new signals, you need to program each button for each component by the Learning procedure (page 15).
Executing a Series of Commands
System Control Function With the System Control function, you can program a series of operating commands, and execute them by pressing just one button. For example, when you watch a video, a series of operations like that below would be necessary. Example: 1 Power on the TV. 2 Power on the video (VCR). 3 Power on the amplifier. 4 Set the input selector of the amplifier to VIDEO 1. 5 Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO. 6 Start video playback. You can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to each of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons. A procedure that calls for pressing 2 buttons is counted as 2 steps. Pressing a Component Select button is also counted as 1 step. If you have set the System Control function on a Component Select button (page 27), the execution of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds.

Executing a Series of Commands System Control Function (continued)
If a series of commands is already programmed on that button
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
(At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button is preset with the System Power-Off function for Sony components, and the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button is factory preset with standard Power-On command for nearly all Sony components.) To program a new series of operations, clear the program first (see page 26).

2 Press SYSTEM

CONTROL 2.
All Component Select buttons light up.
Example: To program the procedure for the video to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button
button for the component to operate.
4 Press the button(s) for the

desired operation.

The selected Component button lights up every time you press a function button, and turns off when you release it.
5 Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to
program the buttons for the series of operations.
In this example: Press the following buttons. 1 Power on the TV

6 Start video playback

6 When you have

2 Power on the video

programmed all function keys, press S (set) to finish setting.
If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over 10 seconds, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 26) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue from where you let off. If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already learned a remote control signal (see page 35), you cannot program on this button. Clear the learned contents first (see page 26). If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by Learning (page 15) on a button that has been programmed in the series of commands of the System Control function, the new signal will be transmitted when you press the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button. If you have programmed an incorrect operation by mistake, press S (set) to cancel setup and start again from Step 1.

3 Power on the amplifier

4 Set the input mode of AMP to VIDEO 1
To clear programmed commands
Tips for programming the System Control function
The following information helps you to program a consecutive operation steps.
About the interval between operation steps
You can change the interval between operation steps (see page 29).
While holding S (set) pressed, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2, or 3 button.

All Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and turn off when you release them.
About the order of operation steps
Some of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, a TV generally does not react to a next signal right after the Power-on signal. So, a series of commands such as TV Power-on and input select may not work properly. In this case, insert other signals like the example below; TV Power-on t VCR Power-on t VCR play back t TV input select By programming an often-used components command as the final step, you can save the step of pressing a Component Select button when you start operating that component.
To set the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button back to the factory setting
At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button is preset with the System Power-Off function for Sony components, and the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button is factory preset with standard power-on command for nearly all Sony components. To reset them to the factory settings, clear the learned commands on the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button. The System Control functions will be restored.
Notes on System Control Operation
If the remote control detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is blocking them, some of the components may not operate consecutively even after you press the SYSTEM CONTROL button. If some of the components did not operate correctly because of the above or for any other reason, always set all the components back to the states they were in before you pressed the SYSTEM CONTROL button. Failure to do this can result in incorrect operation when you press the SYSTEM CONTROL button again. Some components may not always be powered on by the System Control function. This is because the power of the component gets on and off alternatively when receiving the power on/off signal. In this case, check the operating components power on/off state before using the system control function. If the system control function does not work correctly, see also Tips for programming the System Control function on page 26.
Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons
Same as the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can also program a series of operating commands on the Component Select buttons (up to 16 steps).
Example: To program the procedure on page 23 to the VCR button
2 Press and hold the desired
Component Select button for more than 3 seconds.

You cannot copy the settings to a Component Select button on which any learned function or Channel Macro function has been programmed.

3 Keep holding down this

Component button, and press the Component button that holds the setting you want to copy.
Both Component buttons light up when you press them, and turn off when you release them.
Example: To copy the settings of the CD button to the VCR button
At this point, all settings for CD are imported to VCR.
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons
In addition to their original System Control functions (see page 23), SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can be programmed to learn any remote control signal. As they operate independently from other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can work as one-touch buttons without any preceding operation such as pressing a Component Select button to select a component. This is useful if you prefer having the SYSTEM CONTROL button as a one-touch button for a single operation rather than executing a series of commands.
Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button
1 Place the Commander head
to head with the remote control of the airconditioner.
Remote control of your air-conditioner

more than 3 seconds.

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued)
remote control of air-conditioner

3 Press SYSTEM

The S (set) indicator flashes (Learning function standby).

during data transfer

If other functions have already been learned by that button
The S (set) indicator flashes twice, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 2. Either teach to another SYSTEM CONTROL button, or clear the already learned function (page 37) and start over from the beginning.

data transfer complete

4 Press the ON/OFF button
on the remote control of the air-conditioner until the Commander reacts as shown below.
During data transfer, only the S (set) indicator stays lit and the Component buttons turn off. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 2.
5 Press S (set) to finish
You can program a remote control signal for a SYSTEM CONTROL button by learning for which the System Control functions have been programmed. In this case, the System Control functions are overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the learned signal from the button (page 37), the System Control functions are restored, and you can use them again.
To clear the learned remote control signal
If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly
The air-conditioner may not be turned on or off properly with the button of this Commander to which you have programmed its power-on/off signal. If the Commander can operate only 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. (In the example on page 35, clear the learned signal from the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button.) 2 Program the signal (transmitted from the power-on/off button of the air-conditioners remote control) for the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button again. 3 Program the signal from the same button of the remote control for another button (for example, the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button).

While holding S (set) pressed, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 button.
The S (set) indicator and all Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and turn off when you release them.
Notes on the learned signals of 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.
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.
Transferring Data between Remote Commanders
You can transfer the data, such as learned signals and component code settings, between this Commander and another Sony RM-VL900 or a Sony RM-AV2100 remote commander.
If you want to exchange data with a Sony RM-AV2100
Refer to Data Transfer instructions in the RM-AV2000 manual for the necessary procedures.
Note on remote commanders
You can transfer data between remote mark. Other commanders with the remote controls cannot be used to transfer data.

3 While holding cursor v

pressed, press the Number 1 button.
The S (set) indicator flashes and all Component Select buttons light up.

Transferring the data

You can transfer all data of this Commander or the data of a Component Select button on this Commander to another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100.
To transfer all data of the Commander
to head with another remote commander.

Another remote commander

4 Confirm that the receiving
remote commander is ready to receive data.
(To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 40.)
Be sure that the sending remote commander is ready to transfer data.
To transfer the data of a Component Select button
The data of a Component Select button on this Commander (the settings and learned signals programmed on the buttons) can be transferred to a Component Select button on another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100.
1~2 Perform Steps 1 to 2 on

page 38.

5 Press ENT (Start data

transfer).

As the data is transferred, the corresponding Component Select buttons turn off one by one. If data transfer has been unsuccessful during or after procedure, the S (set) indicator and all Component Select buttons flash five times, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 3. Either try again from Step 5, or press S (set) to cancel data transfer.
The data for the functions not available with the RM-AV2100 cannot be transferred. The System Control functions cannot be transferred to another kind of Commander even if it mark. has the Be sure that the receiving Commander is ready to receive data.

pressed, press the Component Select button whose data you want to send.
The S (set) indicator flashes and the selected Component button lights up.
(To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 42.)
Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued)

Receiving the data

This Commander can receive the data of another Sony RM-VL900 or RM-AV2100.
After the data is transferred, the Component Select button turns off. If data transfer has been unsuccessful during or after procedure, the S (set) indicator and the selected Component button flashes five times, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 3. Either try again from Step 5, or press S (set) to cancel data transfer.
The data of the learned signal and the System Control function programmed on a Component Select button cannot be transferred. You can use the Learning function (page 15) to program the learned signal and the System Control function programmed on a Component Select button on another remote commander. Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to receive data.
To receive the all data from another remote commander

3 While holding cursor V

6 Press ENT (ENTER) on the
sending remote Commander.
As the data is received, the corresponding Component Select buttons light up one by one. If data transfer has been unsuccessful during or after the procedure, the S (set) indicator and all Component Select buttons flash five times, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 5. Either try again from Step 6, or press S (set) to cancel data receival.
4 Confirm that the sending
remote commander is ready for data transfer.
(To set the sending commander, follow the procedure on page 38.)
If you do not perform Step 6 within 10 seconds, the S (set) indicator and all Component Select buttons flash five times, followed by a short pause, and then flash again.
The S (set) indicator lights up and all Component Select buttons turn off (data-reception standby).
The S (set) indicator lights up and the selected Component button turns off (data-reception standby).
To receive the data of the Component Select button from another remote commander

page 40.

pressed, press the Component Select button to which want to set the data.
After the data is received, the Component Select button lights up. If data transfer has been unsuccessful during or after the procedure, both the S (set) indicator and the Component button flash five times, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 5. Either try again from Step 6, or press S (set) to cancel data receival.
The S (set) indicator flashes, and the selected Component button lights up.
(To set the sending commander, follow the procedure on page 39.)
If you do not perform Step 6 within 10 seconds, the S (set) indicator and the Component Select button flash five times, followed by a short pause, and then flash again.

Selecting a Channel with a Single Button
Channel Macro Function You can program the Channel Macro function on the buttons listed below (macro keys). If you program the operation of entering 1, 2 and 3 on a macro key button, you can select the channel 123 by pressing that single button. Component Macro key TV, CBL, SAT**: m, N, M, REC z*, x, X
* You can program this function on the single REC z button (not on the REC z + B button for a doublepressing operation). ** You cannot program this function on the REC z button for SAT.
Example: To assign TV channel 123 to the REW button

2 While holding REC z

The S (set) indicator and the selected Component button flash.
Selecting a Channel with a Single Button Channel Macro Function (continued)
You cannot program the Channel Macro function on a macro key that has learned a signal. Try on other macro keys, or clear the learned signal (page 19) on the button and program the Channel Macro function on it. If you change the component code for a button that has been programmed in the Channel Macro function, the new signal is transmitted when you press the corresponding macro key. The Channel Macro function may not work correctly for some components.
3 While holding the desired
macro key button pressed, press the buttons for the operation in order.
The selected Component button lights up and stays lit while you keep holding down the macro key. The S (set) indicator lights up whenever you press one of the above buttons, and flashes again when you release it.
To clear the Channel Macro function
1 Press and hold S (set) for over 3 seconds. The S (set) indicator lights up, and all Component Select buttons flash. 2 While holding x pressed, press the desired Component Select button. The S (set) indicator turns off, and the selected Component button lights up.
Through this operation, you can only erase the learned functions to all keys on a specific component and the Channel Macro function. The learned functions to the Component Select buttons cannot be changed here. You must be sure beforehand of which learned function you want to erase.
If you enter more than four keys, the last four keys are programmed on the macro key. If the macro key has been successfully programmed, both the S (set) indicator and the Component button turn off. If an error occured, both the S (set) indicator and the Component button flash five times, and the Commander returns to its state in Step 2.

3 Press S (set) to finish setting.

Locking the Controls

Hold Function To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function.
When the function keys are locked, all Component Select buttons flash twice when you press a control button.

(twice)

To unlock the control
Repeat the former procedure. The S (set) indicator flashes twice, and the Hold function is disabled.

1 While holding POWER

pressed, press MUTING and RECALL.
The S (set) indicator lights up when you press these buttons, and turns off when you release them.

Precautions

Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction. Do not leave the unit in a location hear heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock. Do not put foreign objects into the unit. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the unit any further. Do not expose the remote control detectors of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Too much light there can interfere with remote control operations. Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

Specifications

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

Power requirements

Four size AA (R6) batteries

Battery life

Approx. 5 months (varies depending on frequency of use)

Dimensions

Approx. 2 7/1/1/2 in. (26 mm) (w h d) 5 oz (155 g) (not including batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below.
Symptom You cannot operate the components. Remedy Go 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 compoent, 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/SAT, DVD or TAPE, 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 on 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 youve set up the Commander as described in Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System (page 21). You have assigned another component on the TV or AMP button (page 32). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select components other than TV or AMP. Set the component code correctly. If the code that is listed first for your component doesnt work, try all the codes for your component in the order in which they are listed in the supplied Component Code Numbers. Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the buttons do not function correctly even after you have set the component codes, then use the Learning function to program the remote control signals for the component (page 15). The component may be operated with a code number that is not listed in the Component Code Numbers. See Setting a component code by the Search function (page 11) and try setting a code number again with the Search function. When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sonys receivers and 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.). Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals. If not, see For accurate Learning (page 18) and try the Learning procedure again (page 15).

You cannot control the volume.
You cannot operate the components 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.
Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom The S (set) indicator or the Component Select buttons flash five times Remedy Learning has not succeeded. See For accurate Learning (page 18) and try the Learning procedure again (page 15). The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied Component Code Numbers and try setting the component codes again (page 8). The data have not been transferred. See Transferring the data (page 38) and try transferring the data again. The data have not been received. See Receiving the data (page 40) and try receiving the data again. Clear infrequently used Learned functions (page 19), then carry out learning operations. Signals have been programmed for that Component Select or SYSTEM CONTROL button using the Learning function. Clear the learned signals (pages 19, 26, 28) and try programming the System Control function again. Signals have been programmed for that Macro key using the Learning function. Clear the learned signals (page 19) and try programming the Channel Macro function for the same key again, or try with another Macro key. Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order (pages 24, 27). Try changing the orientation of the Commander. If that does not help, try placing the components as close to each other as possible. Check the status of the components and make sure that you have set the components properly to receive commands (page 27). The component code is changed or a new signal is learned on a button that has been programmed in the series of commands. In this case, the new signal is transmitted when the series of commands are executed. The interval may be too short. See Changing the interval between operation steps (page 29) and set a longer interval. The Hold function is on. Unlock the Hold function (page 45). Data Transfer to/from a single button cannot transfer System Control functions that are learned by Component Select buttons. Either set up the learned Commander from the start, or perform whole Data Transfer.

All Component Select buttons flash twice during an operation
A System Control program does not function correctly.
All Component Select buttons flash twice Your Commander does not work as expected after Data Transfer
Note on Commanders with the
Data Transfer between Commanders with the mark may not always be complete, depending on their functions and keys, and some of the System Control function data may be dropped.
If none of the above have solved your problems, try the following before contacting any Customer Support.
To reset the Commander to its factory settings
While holding POWER pressed, press TV/VIDEO and VOL until the Commander reacts as follows.
The S (set) indicator and all Component Select buttons light up. Then the Component buttons turn off one by one, followed by the S (set) indicator. When all have turned off, all settings are cleared, and the Commander returns to its original state (including the preset series of functions on SYSTEM CONTROL 1 and 3).
For the customers in the U.S.A
Customer Support Information
After you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.
Table of Preset Functions
KEY DISPLAY 6v 6V 6B 6b 6OK 2PIP 5x
FUNCTION 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 enter the selection of the MENU display. To turn on/off the window picture.* To change the TV channel + in the window picture. To change the TV channel in the window picture. To change the input mode of the window picture. To freeze the window picture. To swap the main picture and the window picture. Channel up: + Channel down: To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TVs manufacturer. Volume up: + Volume down: To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.

5REC z 5M

qfCH +/ qgRECALL

8VOL +/ 9MUTING

There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Commander.
* If the window picture does not turn off this way, try pressing ENT while pressing PIP.
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 0POWER To turn on and off. 1qa To change the channel. 1 9, 0, ENT For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). 3TV/VIDEO To change the input mode. 4DISPLAY To display the current channel on TV. qsSLEEP To operate SLEEP function on the TV (works only for a TV with SLEEP function). 7MENU To call up the MENU display.

KEY DISPLAY 0POWER FUNCTION To turn on and off.

CBL (Cable box)

KEY DISPLAY 0POWER 1qa 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.) Channel up :+ Channel down : To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function.
1qa To change the channel. 1 9, 0, ENT For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). 4DISPLAY To expose the on-screen display. 3TV/VIDEO To switch the antenna output. 7MENU To call the MENU display 6v To move the cursor upward. 6V 6B 6b 6OK 5m 5N 5M 5REC z To move the cursor downward. To move the cursor to the right. To move the cursor to the left. To enter the selection of the MENU display. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press N while pressing REC z**. First release N, then release REC z. To stop. To pause. Channel up: + Channel down:

5x 5X qfCH +/

**In order to avoid recording by mistake, the REC z button does not work by itself.
Table of Preset Functions (continued)
KEY DISPLAY 0POWER 1qa 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 you connect a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program.) To turn on the display. To use the FAVORITE function. To bring up the Station Index. To bring up Master Guide. 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 bring up the Station Index when a program guide is not displayed. To select the channel that is highlighted. Channel up : + Channel down : To return to the last tuned station
KEY DISPLAY 0POWER 11 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 change the sound. 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 display the title menu. 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-foward To stop. To pause. To proceed to the next location or song. To proceed to the previous location or song.

2PIP qaENT

3TV/VIDEO
3TV/VIDEO 4DISPLAY qdGUIDE
4DISPLAY 2PIP qsSLEEP qdGUIDE 7MENU 6v 6V 6B 6b 6OK
qgRECALL 5REC z qsSLEEP 7MENU 6v 6V 6B 6b 6OK 5m 5N 5M 5x 5X qfCH + (>) qfCH (.)

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3CCD Color Video Camera

BRC-300 BRC-300P

MAIN FEATURES
Superb Picture Quality with a Mega Pixels 3-CCD
The BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type Advanced HAD CCD sensors with a total of 1,070,000 pixels. This camera delivers outstanding picture quality with high resolution and accurate color reproduction. Featuring Sonys Advanced HAD technology that produces image with low noise, the BRC-300 is ideal in low illuminated shooting environments or when shooting dark subjects.
Sonys new BRC-300 is a revolutionary all-in-one compact robotic color video camera system, specially designed for remote video shooting applications. The BRC-300 incorporates three 1/4.7-type Advanced HAD CCDs, that provide high-quality and high-resolution images in both 4:3 and 16:9 modes. With its high-accuracy and wide-range Pan/Tilt/Zoom capability, the BRC-300 precisely captures the right points of the viewable area surrounding the camera to meet your needs. You can also easily operate the camera with Sonys optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit, which is equipped with an ergonomic joystick, and feature-rich control panel. And when used with optional BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card and BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit, the BRC-300 is capable of being controlled from a long distance with a single fiber optic cable connection. The BRC-300 also comes equipped with a card slot that accepts optional interface cards, enabling the camera to be integrated into every kind of system from S-Video to RGB, SDI, DV, or even fiber. In addition, two remote control interfaces (VISCA protocol) are available to provide additional expandability and flexibility for your remote shooting applications. With a number of convenient features such as its Image Flip function for desktop or ceiling mount flexibility, and its compact body, the BRC-300 is ideal for use in a wide range of remote shooting applications such as houses of worship, distance learning, corporate training, high-end videoconference, event shooting, and cable TV broadcasting.
High-performance Sony Pan/Tilt/Zoom Mechanism
The BRC-300 covers a wide shooting range with its highly accurate Pan/Tilt mechanism. It has one of the widest ranges in its class: a pan range of 340 degrees, and a tilt range of 120 degrees. The 340-degree pan range can be covered in 8 seconds, while the 120- degree tilt range can be covered in 4.5 seconds. With its newly developed Pan/Tilt mechanism, the BRC-300 can capture not only fast moving objects, but also slow moving objects without rocking vibration. Whats more, the BRC-300 incorporates a 12x optical auto-focus zoom lens, allowing for a zoom capability of up to 48x when used in combination with its 4x digital zoom.
* In the following text, BRC-300 refers to both the BRC-300 (NTSC model) and the BRC-300P (PAL model), and BRU-300 refers to both the BRU-300 (NTSC model) and the BRU-300P (PAL model).
Precision 16:9 technology
The BRC-300 captures images in both 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, and with its 3CCD technology, is able to achieve a wide angle of view in the 16:9 mode. Due to the greater number of pixels used in the 16:9 aspect ratio, the BRC-300 generates extremely high-resolution images as compared to conventional cameras.
RS-232C/RS-422 Remote control (VISCA protocol)
The BRC-300 can be controlled by external devices such as the optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit thanks to Sonys well-known VISCA protocol. All local controls such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom, camera settings, and six presets can be easily accessed, and up to seven cameras can be daisy-chained and controlled by the RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit.

Conventional Camera

Total effective pixels on CCD

BRC-300

1152 pixels

Versatile Video Outputs

The BRC-300 can be used with a range of versatile optional interface cards allowing for flexible analog and digital system configurations. Choose from the following interface cards to configure your individual requirements: Analog RGB/Component: BRBK-301*1 SDI: BRBK-302*1 DV: BRBK-304*1 Thanks to these convenient options, the BRC-300 truly functions as an all-in-one, compact robotic camera.

*1: Can be installed into the both BRC-300 and BRU-300.

648 pixels

16:9 picture image area Less pixels are used to reproduce the 16:9 area

4:3 picture image area

16:9 picture image area The higher "Mega Pixel" count allows a sufficient amount of pixels to be used in 16:9 mode
Angle of view in 16:9 mode (Conventional Camera)
Angle of view in 4:3 mode
Wider angle of view in 16:9 mode (BRC-300)

Fig. 1 16:9 aspect ratio

OTHERS CONVENIENT FEATURES
Ceiling or Desktop Mount Installation
Thanks to Sonys Image Flip functions, the BRC-300 can be ceiling mounted using the supplied ceiling mount kit or can also be used on the desktop.
Easy-to-use and Ergonomic designed Remote Control Unit (RM-BR300)
All camera settings including the Pan/Tilt/Zoom function and six preset patterns can be controlled from the optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit. The ergonomic joystick design and feature-rich control panel provide superb operability in various remote-shooting applications.

Six Presets

Various camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom and focus can be preset in up to six presets per camera.
Optical Multiplex Unit (BRU-300)
With the optional BRBK-303 Optical Multiplex Card and the optional BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit, uncompressed digital data including external sync and camera control can be transmitted via the BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit. With only a single cable connection required between the camera and the optical multiplex unit, the system is extremely easy to install. The maximum cable length between these units is 500 meters allowing multiple cameras to be located virtually anywhere you want. Whats more, the BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit is equipped with two built-in card slots identical to the ones found in the BRC-300 camera allowing for flexible analog and digital system configurations.
Multi-Function IR Remote Commander Unit
Basic camera settings such as Pan/Tilt/Zoom functions and six-preset patterns can be controlled from an supplied IR Remote commander.
BRC-300 and supplied IR Remote commander

RM-BR300 control panel

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

Short-distance operation

Composite Video S-Video BRBK-301 Component/RGB BRBK-302 SDI BRBK-304 DV Video Cassette Recorder BRC-300 RS-232C / RS-422 Monitor

RM-BR300

Long-distance operation
Composite Video S-Video BRBK-301 Component/RGB BRBK-302 SDI BRBK-304 DV

BRBK-303

BRU-300
CCFC-M100 BRC-300 RS-232C / RS-422 Video Cassette Recorder Monitor
Multiple camera operation from a remote location
BRC-300 BRU-300 Video signal Switcher Projector

CCFC-M100

Monitor

Video Cassette Recorder

RS-232C / RS-422 Tally signal (Contact closure)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

BRBK-301
Analog/RGB Component Card

BRBK-302

SDI Card

Optical Multiplex Card

BRBK-304

DV Card

Remote Control Unit

Optical Multiplex Unit

Optical Fiber Cable

CCMC-9DS

RGB/Component, Y/C Cable (9-pin D-sub)

CCXC-9DBS

RGB/Component, VBS Cable (9-pin D-sub)

VCL-HG0737X

Wide Conversion Lens

REAR PANEL LAYOUT

BRC-300 rear panel with the optional BRBK-302

RM-BR300 rear panel

BRU-300 rear panel with the optional BRBK-301/BRBK-302

SPECIFICATIONS

BRC-300 3CCD Color Video Camera Image device Three 1/4.7 type IT Advanced HAD CCD (x3), 1070000 pixels (gross) CCD effective pixels 4:3 mode 960 (H) x 720 (V) 16:9 mode 1,152 (H) x 648 (V) Effective pixels NTSC 768 (H) x 494 (V) PAL 752 (H) x 582 (V) Signal systems NTSC / PAL Horizontal resolution 4:3 mode 600 TV lines Sync systems Internal/External Lens 12x optical zoom, 48x with digital zoom Focal length f = 3.6 to 43.2 mm (F1.6 to F2.8) Horizontal viewing angle 4:3 mode 3.3 (Tele end) to 37.8 degrees (Wide end) 16:9 mode 4.0 (Tele end) to 45.4 degrees (Wide end) Minimum object distance 300 mm (Wide end), 800 mm (Tele end) Pan/Tilt angle -170 to +170 degrees (Pan), -30 to +90 degrees (Tilt) Pan/Tilt speed 0.25 to 60 degrees/s (Pan/Tilt) Minimum illumination 7 lx at F1.6 S/N ratio 50 dB Shutter speed NTSC 1/10000 to 1/4 s PAL 1/10000 to 1/3 s Gain Auto/Manual (-3 to 18 dB, 3 dB steps) switchable White balance Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, One-push WB, Manual Preset positioning 6 positions Analog output VBS (BNC), Y/C (4pin Mini DIN) Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protocol) Back-light compensation On / Off Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees (32 to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees (-4 to 140 F) Power requirement DC 12 V Power consumption 21.6 W (without optional card) Dimensions (W x D x H) 180 x 205 x 211 mm (7 1/8 x 8 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches) Mass 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) Supplied accessories AC adaptor(1), IR remote commander(1), Terminal connector(1), AC adaptor cable(1), Ceiling bracket(2), Operating instructions(1)

BRU-300 Optical Multiplex Unit Optical fiber Multi mode, LC-type connector Video output VBS (BNC), Y/C (4-pin Mini DIN) Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protoclol) Sync systems Internal/External Card slots 2 slots: Analog RGB-Component card / SDI card / DV card Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees (32 to 104 F) Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees (-4 to 140 F) Power requirements NTSC AC100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz PAL AC220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 9 W (without optional cards) Dimensions(WxHxD) 212 x 88 x 233 mm (8 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches) Mass 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) Supplied accessories AC power cable (1), Terminal connector (1), RS-232C cable (3 m, 8-pin Mini DIN) (1), Operating instructions (1) RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit Camera control interface RS-232C (VISCA protocol) / RS-422 (VISCA protocol) External control Contact closure Power requirement DC 10.8 to 13.2 V Power consumption 2.4 W Dimensions (WxHxD) 391.3 x 185 x 145.9 mm (15 1/2 x 7 3/8 x 5 3/4 inches) Mass 950 g (2 lb 1 oz) Supplied accessories AC adaptor (1), AC power cable (1), RS-232C cable (3 m, 8-pin Mini Din) (1), Terminal connector(2), Operating instructions (1)

BRC-300 Pan/Tilt Range

PAN RANGE

BRC-300 Dimensions

FRONT SIDE

170 170

152.5 215.6

TILT RANGE

205 9.6

BOTTOM

(Unit: mm)

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