Remote Commander

RM-V8A

(parte posterior)

Operating Instructions Manual de instrucciones

1998 by Sony Corporation

printed =r_China

Install_

ltl_li_
For the customers WARNING

in the

U.S.A.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the hmlts for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful tnterferer_ce tn a rostdentlal mstaUatlotl This equtpment generates, uses, and can radiate t'adxo frequency energy and, if not installed and used m accordance with the instructions, may cause harmtul mterterence to rad_o communications Howe_'er, there is no guarantee that Lnterterence w 111not occur in a partKular instaliahon It this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telex tsion receptLon, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user _s encouraged to try to correct the lnterte_ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the recel_, ing antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and fete]vet Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to _, hlch the recet_ er Is connected Colxsuh the dealer or an expertenced radto/ TV techattciart for help You are cauhoned that any changes or modibcatlons not expressly appro_ ed in this manual could void your autherdy to operate this equtpment
Slide o perpapj_tt_he_ europa rtment batteries ( _'o Fs-u-p p hed ) Be sure to line up the O and on the batteries the battery compartment
When to replace the batteries Under norma_ conditions, battexles wdl last up to six months If the Commander does not operate properly, the battertes might be worn out Replace the batteries with new ones Notes Replace both batteries with new ones Do not take more than 2(_ minutes to replace the batteries your setting of the code numbers will be erased Notes On Batteries wzth new ones or mix different types of

otherwise,

Do not mtx old batteries

Setting

Up the

Remote

Commander
battertes together If the electrolyte mstde the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones from leaking, remove the batteries when Commander for a long period of time To pTe_,ent the electroly_e you plan not to use the
Betore you can start using the Commander, you must first set _t up This manual describes e_ erythmg you need to know to set up the Commander, including Instathng the batteries Presetttng the Commander wtth the codes for your TV, VCR attd Cable box About Presetting the Commander The Commander is preset at the factory and Sony brand VHS VCRs

the Code

for each component you plan to use
Follow the steps 1 and 2 below with the Commander

to operate

brand TVs

Step 1: Entering

the Code Number
If you're using the Commander with a Sony brand T'V and a Sony brand VHS VCR, you won't need to preset the Commander before you start using it To set up the Commander to use w]th other (non-Sony) manufacturers' components, or to use wtth a cable box, youql need to folio,t,, the rest ructlons tn th_s manual to preset the Commander wtth the correct code number for your components Button TV VCR CABLE
Notes The Commander button example Panaso_xtc numbers) _ ou ma} not factory _ttLng Code " be able to operate I_ such _ case, e_ en Iollow a Sony brand the procedure component tn "_ttLng with the the unless can their be set code up to operate numbers happen only one component [_or TV and a per

1 See the tables in "Component Code numbers", and fred the code number m double hgures for the deszred component If more tkatt one code number ts h_ted, use the number that's hated hrst to complete For example, tf you're the code number 13 If your component Code " 2 Press and release tsn't the steps below setting up a Phdtps' Itsted, see "Searching VCR, you would use

for the Correct

Factory Sony Tv

setting

Component be preset TV VCR Cable box
the S (Set) button that VCR

_1 CABLE TV

Sony VHS VCI_
3 Press the button of the component you want to set up

to be the same

4 Enter the component's code number For example, if you're entering the code to_ a Pthbps VCR, you would press and release 1, then press and release Press and release the ENTER button to store the code number m the Commander's 8 Go to "Step setting up memory 2 Checking tf the Code Number
Your Code Number Works" to hmsh
you cannot set up T",_ stttluItaileousl
the Commander (because the'_
to operate a Sony use d[_fttt_nt code
If you press a wrong button in step 4 Press and releasethe S (Set)button and then go backto step 3,

Step 2: Checking

I Power

If the Code Number

you want

on the component

to set up. and press a button
2 Aim the Remote Commander to check if that button works. For example, component. 3 Check that the oiher buttons functions press the POWER

at the component button

to see if it works

on your the

of the Commander

is operating

Notss on Using the Remote Comn_tnder Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders supplied with your components. Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV does not have a MUTING function, the MUTING button on this Commander will not function with your TV. Some functions of the component may not work with this Commander. If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume switch to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV's volume with the Commander.

corresponding If the

of the component. Seem to Be Working,.

Doesn't

First, try repeating these setup procedures listed for your component (see the tables Numbers").
using the other codes in "Component Code

Specifications

Operable distance Power requirements Battery life Dimensions Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the component of each manufacturer) Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of use) Approx. 61 x 191 x 30 mm (w/h/d) (2 I/2 x 7s/. x I V4in.) Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) (not including batteries)

are subject to change without notice.
If - after trying all the codes listed for your component - you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search method described in "Searching for the Correct Code."

Searching

Design and specifications
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your component and you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your components is not listed in the "Component Code Numbers" tables), try these steps. 1 Power on the component you want to set up. Insert a tape if
Component TV Cable Box VCR
necessary. 2 Press and release the S (Set) button. of the component on that you want to set the CH + button. Then the POWER button. VCR _ CH I[ CABLE U TV )
3 Press the button the Commander up. 4 Press and release press and release
It will he useful to write down the code numbers of your components in the chart above, so that you can refer to them when registering the code numbers with the Commander.
S Repeatstep 4 until the conect code number is found.
Each time you Keep trying press the CH + button component and then the POWER button, by receiving the

Operating

Button

Descriptions

a new code number will be transmitted.

until your operates

transmittedsignal from the Commander (e.g., the power turns off, the CH+ function works, playback starts, etc.). Be paBent as you
do this; it may take 50 or 60 tries until located. the correct code number is
6 When the correct code is found, press and release the ENTER button to store the cede number in the Comnlander's memory.

(.ENTER)

7 Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component by pressing the corrsponding buttons on the Commander. If they seem to be working properly, you're done setting up the Commander. If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and search for another code. As the searching always starts from 01, it will stop again at the same code as the last searching. Pass the code and continue searching until the next code by which the component operates. If you still cannot "Troubleshooting." get the Commander to work properly, see

a Component

VCR _II CABLE TV I[ )
1 Press the button of the desired component on the Commander. 2 Point the Commander
directly at the component.
3 Press the button for the function you want to use. See "Remote Button Descriptions" for complete descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.
[] To set up the Commander. [] To turn on/offa "window" picture (Picture-in-Picture). [] To change the input mode. [] To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press O and 5 (or, press S and ENTER). [] To display the c_rrent channel on TV. [] To move the cursor upward, downward, to the right, or to the left. [] To call up the MENU display. [] Volume up: + Volume down: [] To mute the volume on the TV. [] To turn on and off. [] p zx_ssbefore operating a TV. [] To operate SLEEP function on the TV. (Works only for a TV with the SLEEP function.) [] To enter the selection. [] Channel up: + Channel down: [] To operate JUMP, FLASHBACKor CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV's manufacturer.

Component

_[_To [] set up the Commander. a VCR. Press before operating To switch the signals

Code Numbers

"_ and VCR Codes
Brand Sony Component VCR Code No. 01 (VTRI: Beta) 02 (VTR2:8 ram) 03 (VTR3: VHS) 04 (VTR4: DV) 05 (VTRS: DV) 06 (VTR6: DV) 02,14, 41, 50 52, 53, 17, 40 33, 46 14, 09, 38 20, 22, 17 03, 12 12, 18, 35 22,23,20,21 l1 07, 41, 12 03,19, 23 09

[] [] [] []

supplied to the TV (from antellna or VCR). To change the channel. For example, to change to ehanne| 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER). To display the on-screen menu (Sony To play. To rewind. VCR only).

Admiral

TV VCR TV
To record, press I_ while pressing [_ To turn on and off. [] [] [] To fast-forward. To stop. To pause. Chanr_el up: Channel down: -
Aiwa Akai AOC Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell

VCR VCR TV VCR VCR TV

Brocsonic

VCR TV

Canon Citizen Craig

VCR VCR VCR TV

a Cable box
Croslex [] [_ [] To set up the Commander. Press before Cable box. operating a For 5 (or, Daytron DBX Dimensia Emerson Daewoo Curtis Mathis
"IV VCR TV VCR "In/ TV/VCR TV VCR VCR VCR TV TV/VCR Combo Combo
To change the channel. example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and press 5 and ENTER). TO turn on and off. Channel up:
44, 15, 12 35, 36, 03, & 17, 39, 44, 22, 23,19, 20, 21, 4l 22, 13, 20, 21, 23, 03,15, & 23, 22 33, 37, 38, 41 32, 07,12 02, 18, 03, & 24, 03, 13,12, Combo 30, 46, 50, 51
Channel down: To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the Cable setting box depending on the

of the manufacturer.

Fisher
Notes There may be causes you may turn on/off the cable box by pressing the lq+ or bl- buttons on the Commander. If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume control to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adiust your TV's volume with the Commander.

Funai General Electric

VCR VCR TV TV/VCR

Goldstar

VCR TV TV/VCR
TV code & 35 51, 42, 43 11, 07, 08 31, 13, 03, 12, ll 12, 08, 07, 33,17, 03, 02, 30, 07 I7, 47, 48, 49, 39, 40 28, 29 17, 39, 35, 40 33, 13, 03j 23, 34 39, 40

GO VIDEO Hitachi

VCR VCR TV
HQ Instant Replay JC Penny

VCR VCR VCR "IV

Kenwood K_/V

Brand LXI (Sears)

component VCR TV VCR TV TV/VCR Combo
Brand Teac Technics Toshiba 03, 45, 47 12,13 Videch Wards
Component VCR VCR VCR TV TV VCR TV
Code No. 17, 39, 41, 40 12_ 1I 15,14, 52 19, 14 31, 03, 12 30, 31, 38, 34, 35 13, 03, 15, 12 33, 17, 39, 09, 10
41, 35, 08, 36, 37, 33, 38, 52 02,03,11,25,1%12 13,11,12,10 11,12,13, 11,18,47& 17,39,12, 38 08,07 26,27,28,29,56,57 24,03,12 28, 41, 24

Magnavox

Marantz Marta

Memo_'

VCR VCR VCR VCR VCR TV VCR VCR TV VCR VCR VCR VCR TV TV/VCR Combo

Yamaha Zenith

Minolta Mitsubisfu/MGA

Multitech NEC

Cable 17,39,40 03, 12 12, 55 09, 10, 11, 12 18, 16, 17, 07, 49 18& 11,12 08, 07 1l, 12 11, 13, 03 13, I1, 1I 37, 18, 19 03, 08 11, 12, 09, 10, 06 18, 07, 48 18, 48 & 12, 09, 10 02, 12, 24, 23 07, 08, 11,12, 13, 14, 15,16 Brand

Box Codes

Olympic Opfimus Orion Panasonic
Hamlin/Regal Jerrold/G.I. Oak Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Tocom Zenith Atlanta
22, 23, 24, 25, 26 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08j 18 27, 28, 29 19, 20, 21 14, 15 00, 10, 11 16, 17 12, 13

Pentax Philco

PhilJps
VCR TV VCR TV TV VCR TV TV/VCR Combo

Pioneer

Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander: When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures described in "Setting the Code." If the code that's listed first for your component doesn't work, try all the codes for your component - in the order in which they're listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is not listed in this manual), try using the procedures in "Searching for the Correct Code." Check that component, you're aiming the Commander directly at the and that there are no obstructions between the

Portland

Radio Shack RCA/PROSCAN

TV VCR TV TV/VCR Combo

02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 44, 45, 53 18&ll 12,33,31,38,27,18 25,16,24 26,12, 13, 03
Realistic San_ui Singer Samsung
VCR VCR VCR VCR TV TViVCR Combo VCR TV
23, 27 & 24, 2_, 29 33, 15, 16, 24, 38, 26, 27, 28, 29 23,12 30, 31 14, 13,41,30 14,09 13, 11, 12, 41 11,12, 41 23,39,40 23&17, 39, 40 03
Commander and the component. Make sure the batteries you're using are not worn out, and that they're inserted correctly. Check that the button of the TV, VCR, or CABLE is pressed to choose your desired component. Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component didn't come with a remote commander, it probably isn't capable of being controlled by a remote commander.

For the customers

Customer Support

in the U.S.A.

VCR TV VCR TV

Information

If - after you've read through this manual - you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

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