Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System.. 21 Executing a Series of Commands System Control Functions... 22 Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. 23 Notes on System Control Operations... 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 Adding a command that is required when selecting a component.. 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 learning the signals of an air-conditioner.. 37 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders.. 37 Transferring data.... 37 Receiving the data.... 40 Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press Channel Macro Function.. 41 Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS)... 43

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls Hold Function... 46 Protecting your settings Preset Lock Function.. 46 Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander... 47 Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window... 48 Setting the Key-Touch Beep... 50 Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation.. 51

Additional Information

Precautions.... 54 Maintenance.... 54 Specifications..... 54 Troubleshooting.... 55

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions.... 59 TV..... 59 VCR..... 60 DVD.... 60 CBL (Analog Cable box).... 61 CBL (Digital Cable box).... 62 SAT..... 63 AMP.... 64 DVR (Digital video recorder).... 65 CD..... 66 MD..... 66 DAT..... 67 TAPE..... 67 LCD Touch-Key Display Table.... 68 Quick Reference of Operations... 74 Index..... Back cover

Installing the Batteries

Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and on the batteries with the + and on the battery compartment.
When to replace the batteries
Batteries for remote control operation and backlight (four size AA (R6) batteries)
Under normal conditions, alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months. If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be worn out and E is displayed on the LCD touch panel. When the display dims or the backlight for the touch keys grows dim, replace the alkaline batteries with new ones.

Do not take more than one day to replace the batteries; otherwise, your setting of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 15) will be erased.

Notes on batteries

Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries together. If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time.
Location and Function of Controls
8 LIGHT button (page 49) Used to light up the LCD display in the dark. Press the button once to turn on the light, and once again to turn it off. You can also set the backlight to go off automatically after a certain period of time. 9 Component Select buttons Selects the component to control.

VOLUME

CHANNEL
0 MORE button (page 23) Displays the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons and number keys. qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page 22) You can program up to 32 consecutive key operations to each of the three SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. You can automatically carry out the entire program by pressing one button. qs MENU button Calls up the menu display of the buttons or keys that have menu function. qd OK button and Cursor Control buttons (page 15) qf EXIT button Used to exit the setting menu.
* Note on the VOLUME +/ and MUTING buttons
The Commander controls or mutes the TVs volume when you select a visual component. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifiers volume when you select an audio component. You can change this setting also (page 21).

MUTING

RECALL

SYSTEM CONTROL

COMMANDER OFF
1 Component display area Displays the name of the component selected. 2 LCD touch key display (page 9) The keys used for operating each component are displayed.
Do not press the touch keys using sharp objects such as pins or ball-point pens.
3 VOLUME +/ buttons* (page 14, 22) Adjusts the volume. 4 CHANNEL +/ buttons Selects the channel. 5 RECALL button (page 44) 6 MUTING button* (page 14, 22) Mutes the audio. Press the button once again to resume at the previous volume. 7 COMMANDER OFF button Turns the power of the Commander off.

To check which code number is set
4 Press the four-digit component
code number followed by the ENTER key on the touch-key display.
Press the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. The code number and ENTER appear twice.
A beep sounds, and the code number and ENTER appear twice.

Continued

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)
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 13 for details.

Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corresponding
Component Select button for the component you have set up.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display.
If the Commander does not seem to be working
Try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your components (page 8).
Notes on keys which have learned a remote control signal already
If another signal has already been programmed on that key or button by the learning function (page 15), that learned signal will work even after you set the component code number. To use it as a preset component key or button, first erase its learned signal (page 19).
2 Power on the component with its

power switch.

3 Aim the Commander at the
component and press the POWER key in the touch-key display.
Note on the touch-key display
When you set a component code number, only the keys that have been preset with the signals for the desired component will be displayed. Preset signal of each key varies depending on the brand. By using the learning function, you can program remote control signals to both the displayed keys and keys that are not displayed (page 15).
When the remote control signal is sent, is shown on the display.
The component should power off.
Finding a component code with the Search function
You can find a code number available for a component that does not have one in the supplied Component Code Numbers.
2 Press the Component Select
Before starting the Search function
Set each component to the following status to enable the Search function. TV: Power-on VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP: Power-off CD, MD, TAPE: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.)

3 Press CHANNEL + or

CHANNEL to search component code numbers in the same category (in this case, code numbers which begin with 8).
Press CHANNEL + to go to the next code number. Press CHANNEL to go back to the previous code number.

EXIT MUTING RECALL

1 While pressing COMMANDER
To search component code numbers in another category, return to Step 3, or input a four-digit component code number of another category (for example, a code number which begins with 3, 4, etc.) before Step 4.

All the component names on the display flash.
Press the DISPLAY key in Step 2 and 5. The code number and ENTER appear twice. Be sure to press the DISPLAY key after you have pressed the ENTER key to set the code number. If you press the DISPLAY key before the code number is set, it returns back to the first number at which you started searching.
4 Aim the Commander at the
component and press the POWER key.
If it successfully works (power-off for TV, power-on for VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP, and playback for CD, MD, TAPE), go to Step 5. If it does not, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the ENTER key.

It is recommended to write down the code number.
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander
When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8).
2 Press the desired key in the

touch-key display.

You may also use the VOLUME +/ buttons, the MUTING button and the CHANNEL +/ buttons if necessary. See Table of Preset Functions (page 59) for the functions of keys and buttons for each component.
3 When you are done using the
Commander, press COMMANDER OFF to power off the Commander.
Example: To play a CD player
The remote control signals may be different for some components or functions. In this case, program the remote control signals with the learning function (page 15). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of infrared signals will not work with this Commander.
1 Press the desired Component

Select button.

The Commander comes on and the keys for operating the selected component are displayed.
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued)
Notes on operating your components
About the input select of a TV
The component code 8077 is the preset code number for the input select of a Sony TV. You can set this code number for an infrequently used Component Select button. Follow the procedure on page 8 for the input select setting. 0 : TV tuner 1 : VIDEO: VIDEO: VIDEO: VIDEO: VIDEO: VIDEO: HD: HD: HD3 This setting can be used for programming the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page 41).

To control the volume

Press the VOLUME +/ buttons to control the volume, and the MUTING button to mute. When you select a visual component, the TVs volume will be controlled, and when you select an audio component, the amplifiers volume will be controlled. You can change this setting also (page 21).
If you have programmed any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button for any component using the learning function (page 15), that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of the TV or amplifier once you select that component. If you have programmed any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button of TV or AMP using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only after you select TV or AMP. When you select another components, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP will be transmitted at that time. If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button, the volume of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled even when you select other components.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations
Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following learning procedure to teach any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the learning function to change the signal of individual keys and buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). It is useful if you make a memo of the learned key functions in the LCD touch key display table (page 68).
Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.
Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) key of the Commander
1 Place the RM-AV2500 head to
head with your components remote control.
Remote control for your component
about inches (cm) away RM-AV2500
OFF, press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned.
LEARN appears and all the learnable keys flash.
Display for CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations Learning Function (continued) The C+ C- V+ V- MUTE RECALL MENU OK EXIT R r T t display indicates if CHANNEL +/, VOLUME +/, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor (T t R r) buttons are learnable or not.
Note on the flashing display
The keys or buttons that are already preset for the component flash twice while those that are not preset flash once.
4 Press and hold down the button

OFF, press VOLUME + and VOLUME.
The volume control setting of visual components (TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, and DVD) changes to the displayed component.
When set to amplifier volume When set to TV volume
If you have already programmed the VOLUME or MUTING button of each component any signals by learning, the procedure above will not change the function of the VOLUME and MUTING buttons. If you have programmed volume control signals on VOLUME or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP, you can only use that signal when you select TV or AMP. For other component, 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).
Preset programs for the SYSTEM CONTROL A and C buttons
The SYSTEM CONTROL A and C buttons are preset at the factory to execute each program as follows. SYSTEM CONTROL A button: Turn off all the Sony components that could receive the signal from the Commander at the same time. SYSTEM CONTROL C button: Turn on all the Sony components that could receive the signal from the Commander at the same time.
Example: To program the procedure above to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button
OFF, press the MORE button.
The SYSTEM CONTROL keys (A C) and number keys (1 9) flash while the preset buttons stay lit.
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons 2 Select the system number by 2 4
pressing the SYSTEM CONTROL button (in this case, SYSTEM CONTROL B) or the number key.
All the component names flash.
Executing a Series of Commands System Control Functions (continued)
To program a new series of operations for buttons which have already been set
4 Press key(s) or button(s) for the

desired operation.

SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button: Erase the factory preset program (page 26). Other buttons: Erase the program (page 25).
If you want to power on the TV, press the POWER key.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and
program the buttons and keys for the series of operations.
In this example, press the following buttons and keys.
buttton (in the case, TV) for the component to operate.
The keys for the selected component flash.
If the component has the poweron and power-off signals
Both the OFF and ON keys are displayed and you can select either of them to program.
6 When you have programmed all
the keys, press COMMANDER OFF.
It is useful to set the exact command for power-on or power-off and operate the component regardless of its status (on/off).
If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 25) 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 (page 35), NG flashes and you cannot program on this button. Clear the learned contents first (page 36). If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by learning (page 15) on a key or 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. During 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 32 steps, the System Control setting finishes, and the 32 steps you have programmed are registered. If you want to program again, clear the program (page 25) and start again from Step 1.

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 next signal right after the Power-on signal. So, a series of commands such as TV Poweron 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 After the series of input commands is executed, the Commander displays the touch-keys of the component of the final step. 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. (In the example on page 24, the touch-keys of VCR are displayed.)
To clear programmed commands
Tips for programming the System Control functions
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 (page 29).
To erase the SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button
At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL A button is preset with a series of power-off commands for Sony components and the SYSTEM CONTROL C button with a series of power-on commands for Sony components. To erase the programmed commands for each button, follow the steps below. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the MORE button. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (A or C). The program for the selected button is erased.
press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (A, B or C) or the number key (1 9) of which programmed commands you want to erase.
The program for the selected button is erased.
To set the SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button back to the factory setting
To reset them to the factory settings, follow the steps below. When you want to set a new program to this SYSTEM CONTROL button, follow Steps 2 to 6 on pages 23 and 24. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the MORE button. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (A or C).
The interval setting (page 29) is not reset to the factory setting, even if you perform these steps.
Notes on System Control Operations
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 functions on page 25.

Programming a series of commands to 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 32 steps). To execute the commands programmed on a Component Select button by the System Control function, press the button for more than 2 seconds.
The programmed commands are executed when you press a Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. When you press the button for less than 2 seconds, it works as the normal Component Select button, and the corresponding touch-keys are displayed. See also Tips for programming the System Control functions on page 25 and Notes on System Control Operations on page 27.
You can program the System Control functions for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 30) has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the System Control functions for the button, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again. You cannot program the System Control functions for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by learning (page 32). (NG flashes on the display.) You can program a signal for a Component Select button by learning (page 32) for which the System Control functions have been programmed. In this case, the System Control function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the learned signal on the button, the System Control function is resumed and you can use it again. You can program the Power-On function (page 30) for a Component Select button for which a System Control function has been programmed, but the Power-On function cannot be used. If you clear the System Control function from the button, you can use the Power-On function. If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You can not continue from where you let off. If you change the component code number (page 8) or program a new signal by learning (page 15) for a key or button that has been programmed with the series of commands of a System Control function, the new signal will be transmitted when you press the corresponding Component Select button.
Example: To program the procedure on page 22 for the VCR button
OFF, press VOLUME + and VCR.
The selected component name stays lit, while other component names flash.
If a series of commands is already programmed for that button
The programmed operations are displayed in order. To program a new series of operations, clear the program first (page 25).
2 Follow Steps 3 to 6 on page 24.
To clear a System Control function programmed for a Components Select button
Changing the interval between operation steps
You can control the interval from ms in units of 100 ms steps.

You cannot copy the settings to a Component Select button for which any learning function or channel macro function has been programmed. (NG flashes.)
Example: To copy the settings of the CD button to the VCR button

OFF, press VCR.

The keys for that component (VCR) flash.
2 While pressing VCR, press CD.

The keys for CD flash.

VOLUME CHANNEL
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons
In addition to their original System Control functions (page 22), SYSTEM CONTROL 1 9, A, B or C buttons can be programmed to learn any remote control signal. As they operate independently from other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1 9, A, B or C 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 onetouch button for a single operation rather than executing a series of commands.
Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. Refer to the operating instructions supplied to the specific remote control as well.
Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button
1 Place the Commander head to
head with the remote control of the air-conditioner.
Remote control of your air-conditioner
If a signal has been learned on that button, the display stays lit. If you want to program on that button, clear the signal first (page 36).
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued)
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, the System Control function, are restored, and you can use them again.
3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL
button you want to teach.
To clear the learned remote control signal
LEARN flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL key stays lit.
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME +. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 9, A, B, or C). 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. The display for that button flashes. If you want to program a new signal for that button, follow Steps 3 to 5.
of the remote control until you hear a beep.
LEARN display stops flashing and stays lit.
Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner
About seasonal adjustments

button to which want to assign the data.

CBL: SAT:

* You can program this function for REC key alone (not on the REC + B key for a doublekey operation).
When the data have been received, TV and r go off. If the data have been successfully received, the backlight of the display turns off.

MENU EXIT

Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press (continued)
4 Press the keys for the operation in
order (1t 2 t 3 t ENTER).
Example: To program TV channel 123 for the PIP INPUT key
If you enter more than four keys, the last four keys are programmed for the macro key.
5 Press the EXIT button to confirm

the Channel Macro.

2 While pressing CHANNEL +,
press the Component Select button (TV).
1, 2, 3, and ENTER appear twice.
3 Press the macro key (in this case,

PIP INPUT).

The selected macro key lights. The number keys and ENTER flash.
You cannot program the Channel Macro function for a macro key that has learned a signal. Try again with another macro key, or clear the learned signal (page 19) from the button and program the Channel Macro function on it. If you change the component code for a key that has been programmed with the Channel Macro function, the new signal is transmitted when you press the corresponding macro key.
To clear the Channel Macro function
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. 2 While pressing CHANNEL +, press the Component Select button (TV). 3 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the macro key.
The procedure above can clear only the Channel Macro function from the key. It does not clear the learned signals from that key.
Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS)
The Alias Component key to be created in this section is a Component key that refers to the setting contents of another Component key and work the same as the reference key. If you create an Alias Component key, function keys (Alias function keys) that have the same function as the function keys in the reference component are also created. Using this Alias Component function, you can assign the function keys of various AV components (alias keys) to one Component display. A Component key that has this kind of function is called a Multi Component key. The M1 button is a preset multicomponent button for TV and VCR. And the M2 button is for TV and DVD.
Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) (continued)
3 Press the component button to be

referred to.

OFF, press RECALL and the component (button) for which you want to create alias key.
4 Press the key you want to be
You cannot select an already set alias key.
2 Press the key you want to set.
5 Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to create

other alias keys.

6 Press the COMMANDER OFF

button.

1 After Step 1 (page 44), while
To clear an alias key and button

The cleared key flashes together with other settable alias keys.
To clear all the alias keys at once
3 Then follow Steps 3 to 6 (page
If you do not change the display of a key, the default display is used. You cannot change the display of the keys (the number that are not framed with keys 0 to 9, +10 and ENTER).
The M1 and M2 buttons are factory set with alias keys. If you clear all the alias keys, the M1 and M2 button alias keys are also cleared.
To restore the factory setting
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the M1 or M2 button. 2 Press the M1 or M2 button twice while pressing the LIGHT button.

Locking the Controls

Hold Function To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function.

Protecting your settings

Preset Lock Function You can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or clear any of your component code settings (page 8).
OFF, press the display panel.

OFF is displayed.

To unlock the control
Repeat the procedure above. OFF disappears from the display.
All the component names flash and OFF appears.

2 Press the OFF key.

Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander
The Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto Power-Off). To change this time, perform the following procedure. You can set the Auto Power-Off time up to 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, or disable the Auto Power-Off function.
The Auto Power-Off function only turns off the power of the Commander, but not of the component.
All the component names stop flashing and stay lit, and ON flashes.
When the preset lock is on
If you try to set a component code number (page 8) or perform learning for the Component Select buttons (page 32), NG will flash on the display.
To unlock the preset lock
To unlock the preset lock, follow the same procedure as the above and press the POWER ON key in Step 2. POWER OFF appears on the display.
Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander (continued)
OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME.
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window
The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 seconds. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. You can adjust the backlight Automatic-Off time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds in the units of 10 seconds) and the brightness (bright or dim).
The number which shows the current Power-Off time of the Commander stays lit, and other numbers flash.

ANT/SW SUB TITLE EXIT

WIDE MENU R r t T OK PIP ON/OFF PIP OFF PIP CH+/ PIP INPUT PIP MOVE PIP STILL PIP SWAP
Table of Preset Functions (continued)
KEY DISPLAY POWER FUNCTION To turn the power on/off
KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 9, 0 +10 ENTER AUDIO DISPLAY CLEAR RETURN TITLE SUB TITLE MENU R r t T OK m N M x X REC* MODE FUNCTION To turn the power on/off Number keys: To set items selected from the screen To select numbers 10 and above To enter a setting or 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-forward To stop To pause To record To change the playback mode
1 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER) INPUT DISPLAY ANT/SW MENU R r t T OK m N M REC* x X To change the input mode To activate the on-screen display To switch the antenna output To call 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 enter the selection of the MENU display To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause Channel down: A/B EXIT To select the deck To exit the mode

CHANNEL +/ Channel up: +

* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation on page 51.

CBL (Analog Cable box)

KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY POWER FUNCTION To turn the power on/off > To proceed to the next (CHANNEL +) location or song Channel up. (CHANNEL ) A/B To proceed to the previous location or song Channel down To decide the distance between A and B To select the deck * To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation on page 51.
1 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5 and ENTER) CHANNEL +/ Channel up : + Channel down : RECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function

CBL (Digital Cable box)

KEY DISPLAY POWER FUNCTION To turn the power on/off KEY DISPLAY m*1 N*1 M*1 REC*1 *2 x*1 X*1 FUNCTION To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause
1 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER) INPUT 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 use the FAVORITE function To call up the title bar and toggle the title bar on/off in CABLE mode To call up the title bar and toggle the title bar on/off in CABLE mode 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 To exit the setting menu Channel down: RECALL To turn on the display of a shortcut menu

DISPLAY FAVORITE EPG

*1 The operation of the built-in DVR or the video on demand *2 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation on page 51.

MENU R r t T OK

KEY DISPLAY POWER FUNCTION To turn the power on/off KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION +10 ANT/SW REPLAY INFO Decimal point for channel number To switch the antenna input in order To replay the built-in DVR To display program information
1 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 ( or, press 5 and ENTER) INPUT To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (When you connect a TV cable or anntenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program) To turn on the display To tune to the last tuned station To use the FAVORITE function To bring up the Station Index To bring up Master Guide To exit the mode 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 down : m*1 N*1 M*1 REC*1 *2 x*1 X*1 To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause
DISPLAY RECALL FAVORITE S.INDEX GUIDE EXIT MENU R r t T OK
CHANNEL +/ Channel up : +
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 AUX DVD TV CD MD/DAT TUNER TAPE PHONO 5.1 INPUT MENU To turn the power on/off To select the input source: VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 3 To select the input source: AUX To select the input source: DVD To select the input source: TV To select the input source: CD To select the input source: MD To select the input source: TUNER To select the input source: TAPE To select the input source: PHONO To change the multi-channel of 5.1ch and above To call up the MENU display, or return to the previous 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 enter the selection of the MENU display REAR BAL EFFECT S.FIELD MODE T.TONE CENTER CENTER REAR REAR SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER FRONT BAL KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION RECALL EXIT CHANNEL +/ To shift band or preset select To return to the basic MENU Presetting or tuning frequency to a higher: + Presetting or tuning frequency to a lower: VOLUME +/ Volume up: + Volume down: MUTING To mute the volume on the AMP Press again to turn muting off To turn on/off the sound field To select a sound field mode To output a test tone To adjust the center speaker level: + To adjust the center speaker level: To adjust the rear speaker level: + To adjust the rear speaker level: To adjust the subwoofer level: + To adjust the subwoofer level: To control the front speaker balance To control the rear speaker balance To control the effect

2-588-610-11(1)
Integrated Remote Commander
Operating Instructions Bruksanvisning

RM-AV2500T

2005 Sony Corporation
Multi component in one screen

Features

The RM-AV2500T 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
When you operate a lot of equipment all together, you need not change the screen. When watching a DVD, the DVD run system key, the Power key for TV and Receiver or the input change key can be displayed on one screen, and it can be operated, without switching the screen.

Alias function

This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control centre for your Sony AV components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset
Keys memorized on other screen can be link, it is not necessary to learning again. For example, it is useful to display the Power key for TV or the input change key on the CABLE screen (page 43).
Channel macro function allows you to select a channel with a single key
This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting their code numbers (page 8).
Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need
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 41).
Easy-to-operate touch key LCD with blue back light
This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate non-preset components or functions (page 15). 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 35).
Setting a maximum of 24 macro commands of a maximum of 32 successive steps
This Commander has a touch key LCD that changes the key display according to the selected component. The Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to operate the selected component are displayed. The display backlight allows operation even in the dark.
A maximum of 24 macro commands which provide a maximum of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can be set (12 system control macros and 12 component macros). Macro execution speed is changeable. All power on/off macro commands for Sony components are preset at the factory.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Installing the Batteries.... 6 When to replace the batteries.... 6 Location and Function 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 Finding a component code with the Search function.. 11 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander... 13 To control the volume.... 14 Notes on operating your components.... 14 Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations Learning Function.. 15 For accurate learning.... 19 Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button.. 19

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System.. 21 Executing a Series of Commands System Control Functions... 22 Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. 23 Notes on System Control Operations... 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 Adding a command that is required when selecting a component.. 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 learning the signals of an air-conditioner.. 37 Transferring Data between Remote Commanders.. 37 Transferring data.... 37 Receiving the data.... 40 Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press Channel Macro Function.. 41 Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS)... 43

* Analog audio compact cassette deck
2 While pressing COMMANDER

OFF, press MUTING.

5 If you want to set a code for
another component, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

All the component names in the display flash.
3 Press the Component Select
button for the desired component.
The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash.
If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied Component Code Numbers, the Commander beeps and NG flashes after you press the ENTER key. If this happens, check the component code number, and try setting again. If you do not input anything into the Commander for over two minutes between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the code, you must press MUTING again while pressing COMMANDER OFF. The first digit of the component code number means the component category (TV, VCR, etc.). The component corresponding to the four-digit component code number is preset in Step 4.
To check which code number is set
4 Press the four-digit component
code number followed by the ENTER key on the touch-key display.
Press the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. The code number and ENTER appear twice.
A beep sounds, and the code number and ENTER appear twice.

Continued

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)
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 13 for details.

Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corresponding
Component Select button for the component you have set up.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display.
If the Commander does not seem to be working
Try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your components (page 8).
Notes on keys which have learned a remote control signal already
If another signal has already been programmed on that key or button by the learning function (page 15), that learned signal will work even after you set the component code number. To use it as a preset component key or button, first erase its learned signal (page 19).

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations
Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following learning procedure to teach any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the learning function to change the signal of individual keys and buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). It is useful if you make a memo of the learned key functions in the LCD touch key display table (page 68).
Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.
Example: To programme the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) key of the Commander
1 Place the RM-AV2500T head to
head with your components remote control.
Remote control for your component
about inches (cm) away RM-AV2500T
OFF, press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned.
LEARN appears and all the learnable keys flash.
TV SAT VCR DVD CBL AMP CD MD TAPE M1 M2 M3
Display for CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations Learning Function (continued) The C+ C- V+ V- MUTE RECALL MENU OK EXIT R r T t display indicates if PROGRAM +/, w +/, MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor (T t R r) buttons are learnable or not.
Note on the flashing display
The keys or buttons that are already preset for the component flash twice while those that are not preset flash once.
4 Press and hold down the button
on the other remote control until you hear a beep.
(If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)
3 Press the key or button on the
Commander you want to teach.
LEARN stops flashing and stays lit. When the command has been learned successfully, the learned keys stay lit and the other learnable keys flash.
If NG flashes on the display
Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach
LEARN flashes and the only pressed key remains on the dislplay.
functions to other keys or buttons.
To learn another components remote control signal
After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 15, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on the left to perform learning.
To teach on the PROGRAM +/, w +/ , MUTING, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons
Press the corresponding button. LEARN flashes, and only the pressed button remains indicated on the display (C+, C, V+, V, MUTE, RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT, or R r T t ). Example: When pressing the w + button
To change the function display of the key
Follow the procedure on page 18.
If you do not perform learning steps within two minutes, learning mode ends. If you do not perform Step 4 within 10 seconds after Step 3, the display turns back to the display in Step 2. (All the learnable keys flash.) In this case, perform Step 3 again while the display is flashing. If NG appears while learning, the memory is full. To free memory, clear learned functions from keys that you do not use often (page 19). Then continue the learning steps. If you touch a key by mistake in step 4, while pressing the LIGHT button, press the mistaken key. Then repeat from Step 3 to continue learning.

1 After Step 2 (page 15), while
pressing the Component Select button (VCR), press the key you want to teach repeatedly.

For accurate learning

Do not move the remote units during the learning procedure. Be sure to keep holding down the button of the other remote control until you hear the confirmation beep. Use fresh batteries in both remote control units. Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. 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 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.).
Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button
To change the learned function, clear it first and perform learning again.
To clear the learned function of a single key or button
pressing the LIGHT button, press the key or button you want to erase.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Also set the Hold function to lock the all buttons on the Commander (page 46) when it is not used. Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused. The cleared key flashes together with other learnable keys.

2 Press COMMANDER OFF.

To clear all the learned keys at once
While pressing the LIGHT button, press the Component Select button.

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

To clear all signals learned for a specific component
OFF, press the corresponding Component Select button.
2 While pressing the LIGHT button,
press that Component Select button again.
The learned contents are cleared. The keys for the component return to their original states before learning.
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you hear sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier. This feature enables you to control the volume of your TV or amplifier without having to select TV or AMP each time you want to control the volume. For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you do not need to press the TV button to control the TV volume. The following table shows the factory setting of which volume would be controlled for each component.

The programmed operations are displayed in order. To programme a new series of operations, clear the programme first (page 25).
2 Follow Steps 3 to 6 on page 24.
To clear a System Control function programmed for a Components Select button
Changing the interval between operation steps
You can control the interval from ms in units of 100 ms steps.

press VCR.

CD MD TAPE M1 M2 M3
The programme for the selected button is erased. When you want to set a new programme to this Component Select button, follow Steps 1 to 2 on page 28.
OFF, press PROGRAM + and PROGRAM.

PROGRAM PROGRAM

Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel.
2 Press one of the SYSTEM
CONTROL buttons (A, B, or C), number keys or the Component Select button whose interval you want to change.
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons
Programming the Power-On command of the selected component (for Sony components only)
When using Sony components, you can programme the Power-on signal for each component on a Component Select button. You can select the desired component and turn it on by just pressing that Component Select button.
The number of the current setting stays lit and other numbers flash.
3 Press one of the number keys (1
9) to select the interval.
1: approx. 100 ms (factory setting) 2: approx. 200 ms. 9: approx. 900 ms (ms: 1/1000 second)
The selected number stays lit and other numbers flash.

4 Press COMMANDER OFF.

Example: To programme the TV button
If the component code of a non-Sony product has been set for a Component Select button, you cannot programme the Power-On function for it. Even if you have programmed a signal by learning (See Adding a command that is required when selecting a component on page 32.) or a System Control function (page 27) for a Component Select button, you can programme the Power-On function for that button, but it cannot be used. If you clear a learned signal or the System Control function from the button, you can use the Power-On function. You can programme a signal by learning (page 32) or a System Control function (page 27) for a Component Select button for which the Power-On function has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the learned signal or the System Control function from the button, the PowerOn function is resumed, and you can use it again. If you have programmed both a signal by learning and a System Control function for the button, the learned signal will have overwritten the System Control function.

OFF, press w and the desired Component Select button.
When the Power-on command is programmed, you will hear a beep and 1 ON appears on the display. (The display goes off when you release the buttons.)
To clear the Power-on command
Repeat the procedure above. The following display appears.
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued)
Example: To programme the input select signal of your amplifier to the CD button
Adding a command that is required when selecting a component
In addition to the original function of selecting the operating keys and buttons of the desired component, the Component Select button can have another remote control signal by learning. For example, if you always have to change input select of the amplifier to CD when listening to the CD player, programme the signal of changing the amplifiers input select to the CD button of this Commander. Then whenever you press the CD button, it automatically works as the original CD Component Select button and changes also the amplifier input select to CD. (In this case, the amplifier should be turned on first.)
Remote control of your component
OFF, press PROGRAM + and w +.
The name of a Component Select button for which a signal has already been learned stays lit. If you want to programme a new signal for that button by learning, clear the learned signal first (page 33).
3 Press the desired Component
To clear the learned function of the Component Select button
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and w +. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the Component Select button which you want to clear.
You can programme a signal by learning for a Component Select button for which a System Control function (page 27) or the Power-On function (page 30) has been programmed. In this case, the System Control function or the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the learned signal from the button, the System Control function or the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again. You cannot programme a System Control function (page 27) for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by learning. You can programme the Power-On function for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by learning, but then the Power-On function cannot be used. If you clear a learned signal from the button, you can use the Power-On function.

The selected component name stays lit and LEARN flashes.
on the components remote control (amplifier in this example) until you hear a beep. (If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)
LEARN stops flashing and stays lit.
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button
You can copy the entire settings of a Component Select button to another Component Select button. The settings of the component code (page 8), the channel macro function (page 41), and the learned functions (page 15) are copied to a new button.
You cannot copy the settings to a Component Select button for which any learning function or channel macro function has been programmed. (NG flashes.)
Example: To copy the settings of the CD button to the VCR button

OFF, press VCR.

The keys for that component (VCR) flash.
2 While pressing VCR, press CD.

The keys for CD flash.

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons
In addition to their original System Control functions (page 22), SYSTEM CONTROL 1 9, A, B or C buttons can be programmed to learn any remote control signal. As they operate independently from other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1 9, A, B or C 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 onetouch button for a single operation rather than executing a series of commands.
Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. Refer to the operating instructions supplied to the specific remote control as well.
Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button
1 Place the Commander head to
head with the remote control of the air-conditioner.
Remote control of your air-conditioner
If a signal has been learned on that button, the display stays lit. If you want to programme on that button, clear the signal first (page 36).
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued)
You can programme 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, the System Control function, are restored, and you can use them again.
3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL
button you want to teach.
To clear the learned remote control signal
LEARN flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL key stays lit. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and w +. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 9, A, B, or C). 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. The display for that button flashes. If you want to programme a new signal for that button, follow Steps 3 to 5.

3 Press the R button.

Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to receive data.
R: Transfer data r: Receive 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 keys and buttons) can be transferred to a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2500T.

7 Press the ENTER key.

1~3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page
When the data has been transferred, TV and R go off. If the data have been successfully transferred, the backlight of the display turns off.
If NG appears while sending the data, go back to Step 6 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation.

4 Press the 2 key.

5 Press the Component Select
button whose data you want to send.
6 Confirm that the receiving remote
commander is ready to accept data.
The data of the learned signal and the System Control function programmed for a Component Select button cannot be transferred. You can use the learning function (page 32) to programme the learned signal and the System Control functions programmed for a Component Select button on another remote commander. Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to receive data.

2 Press the r button.

Receiving the data
This Commander can receive the data of another Sony RM-AV2500T. R: Transfer data r: Receive data
To receive the all data from another remote commander

3 Press the 1 key.

4 Press the ENTER key.
As the data is received, the corresponding component name stays lit. If the all data have been successfully received, the backlight of the display turns off.
If the Commander is not ready for receiving the data, press CLEAR key, then OK key to clear the learned signal on all or one of the Component Select buttons. If NG appears during data transfer, go back to Step 3 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. If you continue the operation, you have to set the sending remote commander again to send data.
To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander
Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press
Channel Macro Function You can programme the Channel Macro function for the keys listed below (macro keys). If you programme the operation of entering the 1, 2, 3 and ENTER keys for a macro key, you can select the channel 123 by pressing that single key. Component TV: Macro key PIP STILL, PIP TEXT, PIP CH+, PIP MOVE, PIP SWAP, PIP CHm, N, M, REC*, x, X m, N, M, REC*, x, X
1~2 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on page

3 Press the 2 key.

4 Press the Component Select
button to which want to assign the data.

CBL: SAT:

* You can programme this function for REC key alone (not on the REC + B key for a double-key operation).
When the data have been received, TV and r go off. If the data have been successfully received, the backlight of the display turns off.
Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press (continued)
4 Press the keys for the operation in
order (1t 2 t 3 t ENTER).
Example: To programme TV channel 123 for the PIP TEXT key
If you enter more than four keys, the last four keys are programmed for the macro key.
5 Press the EXIT button to confirm

the Channel Macro.

2 While pressing PROGRAM +,
press the Component Select button (TV).
1, 2, 3, and ENTER appear twice.
3 Press the macro key (in this case,

PIP TEXT).

The selected macro key lights. The number keys and ENTER flash.
You cannot programme the Channel Macro function for a macro key that has learned a signal. Try again with another macro key, or clear the learned signal (page 19) from the button and programme the Channel Macro function on it. If you change the component code for a key that has been programmed with the Channel Macro function, the new signal is transmitted when you press the corresponding macro key.
To clear the Channel Macro function
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. 2 While pressing PROGRAM +, press the Component Select button (TV). 3 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the macro key.
The procedure above can clear only the Channel Macro function from the key. It does not clear the learned signals from that key.
Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS)
The Alias Component key to be created in this section is a Component key that refers to the setting contents of another Component key and work the same as the reference key. If you create an Alias Component key, function keys (Alias function keys) that have the same function as the function keys in the reference component are also created. Using this Alias Component function, you can assign the function keys of various AV components (alias keys) to one Component display. A Component key that has this kind of function is called a Multi Component key. The M1 button is a preset multicomponent button for TV and VCR, the M2 button is for TV and DVD, and the M3 button is for TV and SAT.

Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) (continued)
3 Press the component button to be

referred to.

OFF, press RECALL and the component (button) for which you want to create alias key.
4 Press the key you want to be
You cannot select an already set alias key.
2 Press the key you want to set.
5 Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to create

other alias keys.

6 Press the COMMANDER OFF

button.

1 After Step 1 (page 44), while
To clear an alias key and button
The cleared key flashes together with other settable alias keys.
To clear all the alias keys at once
3 Then follow Steps 3 to 6 (page
If you do not change the display of a key, the default display is used. You cannot change the display of the keys (the number that are not framed with keys 0 to 9, +10 and ENTER).
The M1, M2 and M3 buttons are factory set with alias keys. If you clear all the alias keys, the M1, M2 and M3 button alias keys are also cleared.
To restore the factory setting
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the M1, M2 or M3 button. 2 Press the M1, M2 or M3 button twice while pressing the LIGHT button.

Locking the Controls

Hold Function To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function.

Protecting your settings

Preset Lock Function You can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or clear any of your component code settings (page 8).
OFF, press the display panel.

OFF is displayed.

To unlock the control
Repeat the procedure above. OFF disappears from the display.
The component keys flash and OFF appears (Alias component keys-M1, M2 and M3 stay lit).

2 Press the OFF key.

Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander
The Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto Power-Off). To change this time, perform the following procedure. You can set the Auto Power-Off time up to 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, or disable the Auto Power-Off function.
The Auto Power-Off function only turns off the power of the Commander, but not of the component.
All the component names stop flashing and stay lit, and ON flashes.
When the preset lock is on
If you try to set a component code number (page 8) or perform learning for the Component Select buttons (page 32), NG will flash on the display.
To unlock the preset lock
To unlock the preset lock, follow the same procedure as the above and press the 1 ON key in Step 2. 1 OFF appears on the display.

All the SYSTEM CONTROL keys stay lit.
To adjust the component buttons
OFF, press PROGRAM + and the component button.
2 Press the COMMANDER OFF

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 meters) (varies depending on components of different manufacturers)

Power requirements

Remote control and backlight: Four R6 (size AA) batteries

Battery life

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

Dimensions

Approx. 4 1/1 1/2 in. (w h d) (38 mm) 8.64 oz. (245 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.

Maintenance

Clean the surface with a soft cloth sightly moistened with water or a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol, benzine 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 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. Turn on the components first, if necessary. Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component did not come with a remote commander, it probably is not 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 you do not use the commander for a long time, LCD panel response may become erratic. In this case, follow the procedure below: 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MENU and EXIT.

R r t T OK

KEY DISPLAY 9, 0 FUNCTION To turn the power on/off To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. To select numbers 10 and above To enter the setting To select the next disc To select repeat play mode To select continuous play mode To play in random order To use for programme play To switch the display of the CD player to on/off To toggle the recording mode To select the deck To clear the setting To rewind To play To fast-forward To stop To pause To open/close To select the next track To select the previous track
KEY DISPLAY 9, 0 FUNCTION To turn the power on/off To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. To select numbers 10 and above To enter the setting. To select the next disc To switch the display mode To select continuous play mode To play in random order To use for programme play To clear the setting To select repeat play mode To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause To open/close To select the next track To select the previous track To toggle the recording mode To select the deck
+10 ENTER RECALL REPEAT CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM DISPLAY MODE A/B CLEAR m N M x X Z >.
+10 ENTER RECALL DISPLAY CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM CLEAR REPEAT m N M REC* x X Z >. MODE A/B
KEY DISPLAY m*1 N*1 M*1 REC*1 *3 x*1 X*1 A/B FUNCTION To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause To select the tape deck : Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only) To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause
PROGRAM +*1 To reverse T*2 R*2 t*2 MENU*2 *3 r*2 EXIT*2
PROGRAM *2 To reverse *1 Tape operation buttons. For dual cassette decks, operation buttons for Deck A (for Sony-brand dual cassette deck, buttons for Deck B). 2 * Operation buttons for Deck B (for Sonybrand dual cassette deck, buttons for Deck A). 3 * To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting). To change this setting, see Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation on page 51.
Quick Reference of Operations
To Press For details, see
Set a component code Program to the keys or buttons on a component (learning function) Change the volume control setting Assign the System Control function to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons Program the PowerOn command to the Component Select buttons Program a command to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or Component Select buttons Copy the settings of one Component Select button to another Program a System Control functions for Component Select buttons Set the interval of the System Control functions Transfer data

+ + + +

page 8 page 15
Component Select page 22 page 23

MORE page 31

Component Select page 32, 36 w+

PROGRAM+

(copy to) Component Select

page 34

(copy from) Component Select page 28
Component Select page 29 PROGRAM w page 38
COMMANDER OFF COMMANDER OFF

PROGRAM+ PROGRAM

For details, see
Program a Channel Macro function

COMMANDER OFF PROGRAM+

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Component Select

Turn the key-touch beep on/off

page 50 MUTING

(ON) MUTING (OFF) MUTING Set the Auto PowerOff time

+ + + + + + + +

PROGRAM+ LIGHT Display Panel MUTING RECALL

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Set the Auto-Off time/ brightness of the COMMANDER OFF Backlight Lock the Remote Commander Protect the settings Create an Alias Component key Adjust the beam interval (keys in each Component button) Adjust the beam interval (SYSTEM CONTROL buttons) Adjust the beam interval (Component buttons) COMMANDER OFF COMMANDER OFF COMMANDER OFF COMMANDER OFF

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Component Select page 52 MORE page 53 Component Select
Adjusting the beam interval 51 Alias Component key 43 Auto Power-Off of the Commander 47 of the backlight 48
data to another commander 37 settings of Component Select buttons 35

Receiving data 40

SYSTEM CONTROL buttons programming a signal 35 programming System control function 22 System Control function changing interval 29 clearing 26, 29 programming 23, 27 SYSTEM CONTROL A button 26
Erasing See Clearing/ Changing
Factory setting 8, 21, 26
Backlight adjusting 48 Auto Power-Off 47 batteries 6 Batteries 6

Hold Function 46

Input select 14
Transferring data 37 Troubleshooting 55
Changing function display of keys 18 interval of the System Control function 29 time of Auto Power-off 47 Channel Macro function 41 Clearing/Changing Channel Macro function 43 learned signal 19, 33, 36 System Control function 25, 29 Code number 8 Component Select buttons copying settings 34 programming a signal 30 programming System Control function 27 receiving data 40 setting Power-On function 30 transferring data 37 COMMANDER OFF button 7 Copying

Key touch beep 50

LCD Auto-Off time 47 brightness 48 touch keys 68 Learning Function 15, 33, 35 LIGHT button 7, 48 Locking control of Commander 46 settings on Commander 46