Sony RM-AX4000 Quick Start Manual

2-635-473-14(1)
Integrated Remote Commander
RM-AX4000A
RM-AX4000
Operating Instructions
Quick Start Guide
Refer to the PDF file "Operating
Instructions"
Refer to the PDF file "Operating Instructions" for more information and for
troubleshooting.
How to display the PDF file "Operating Instructions"
The PDF file "Operating Instructions" will be installed when the AX Remote
Editor software is installed. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Remote
AX] - [RM-AX4000 Operating Instructions] on your PC.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in
your PC.
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Declaration of Conformity
WARNING
Trade Name: SONY
Model Number: RM-AX4000
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
Responsible Party:
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
Sony Electronics Inc.
moisture.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127 USA
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
Telephone Number:
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
858-942-2230
personnel only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
You are cautioned that any changes or Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
modifications not expressly approved in this
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
manual could void your authority to operate this
accept any interference received, including
equipment.
interference that may cause undesired
Owner's Record operation.
The model number is located on the rear of the
Notice for users
unit and the serial number is located in the battery
compartment. On the supplied software
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damage, or loss of profits, including claims made
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This equipment has been tested and found to
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comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
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are designed to provide reasonable protection will replace it.
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against harmful interference in a residential
• The software provided with this unit cannot be
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
used with equipment other than that which is so
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the designated.
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
improve quality, the software specifications may
radio communications. However, there is no
be changed without notice.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause • Operation of this unit with software other than
that provided is not covered by the warranty.
harmful interference to radio or television
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If you have any questions about this product, you
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional and
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are
mentioned as Windows XP in this guide.
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is
mentioned as Windows 2000 in this guide.
Comfortable operation with
the Remote Commander
You can easily download a variety of settings from your PC to the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)
using the "AX Remote Editor."
Easy setup on your PC!
AX Remote Editor
Download setting files to
the Remote Commander
Comfortable
operation
You can also set up the
Remote Commander yourself,
without using a PC. See the
Use the Remote Commander to control all
PDF file "Operating
your components!
Instructions" for details.
qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
Location and function of
You can automatically carry out the entire
program by pressing one button.
controls
qs Display title
Shows the title of the LCD Display. If a page
number such as "/1" appears, multiple pages
are available. If you press the number, next
page displays.
1 qs
qd Touch-keys
The keys are used for setting the Remote
Commander and operating each component
qd
appear on the LCD display.
2
qf SYNC-UP button
qf
3
Used to synchronize the Remote Commander
with the status of a component .
4 qg
X PRESS COMMANDER
BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT OFF qg TIMER button
5 qh
Used to set the timer program on/off.
6 VOLUME CHANNEL
EPG MENU qj
qh COMMANDER OFF button
7
qk Turns the power of the Remote Commander
OK
8
off.
ql
EXIT TOOLS
9
qj LIGHT button
w;
MUTING RECALL
0
SYSTEM CONTROL Used to brighten the backlight in the dark.
1 2 3 4 MORE ALL OFF
wa Press the button once to turn on/off the
backlight.
ws
qk CHANNEL +/– buttons
qa wd
Selects the channel.
ql VOLUME +/– buttons
The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot.
Adjusts the volume.
1 Clock display w; RECALL button
Displays the clock, the transmission mark, the wa ALL OFF button
battery mark and the timer mark.
ws MUTING button
2 Label keys Silences the sound. Press the button to silence,
Different keys appear depending on the
and again to return to the previous volume
selected function. The Label keys are used
level.
mainly to choose the XPRESS function/
wd MORE button
component/System Control/Timer/setting
The System Control keys (SYSTEM5-8) are
items, etc. You can change the names of the
displayed as the Label keys. When you press a
XPRESS function, components, System Control
System Control key, its macro is performed.
key and Timer as the Label keys.
Note on the LCD display's power
3 COMPONENT button
on/off
The component names appear as the Label
To turn on the LCD display, press any button
keys. When you press a component name, the
except the COMMANDER OFF button.
operating display for that component appears.
To turn off the LCD display, press the
4 BACK button
COMMANDER OFF button. If you do not use the
Used to return to the previous display.
Remote Commander within 5 minutes, the LCD
5 XPRESS button
display automatically turns off.
The XPRESS names appear as the Label keys.
This interval can also be changed.
When you press an XPRESS name, the
operating display for that XPRESS function
appears, and its macro is performed.
6 MENU button
Calls up the menu screen for components that
have menu function.
7 EPG button
8 OK and Cursor Control buttons
9 EXIT button
q; TOOLS button
Preparing
Features
The RM-AX4000 Remote Commander provides
centralized control of all your AV components
from a single remote control and saves the trouble
Unpacking
of operating different AV components with
different remote control devices. The following are
its main features. Check the contents of the package before using the
Remote Commander.
Control up to 16 components
With the Remote Commander, you can control up
• Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)
to 16 components, including your TV, VCR, DVD,
Although the packaging may say RM-AX4000A,
DVR, CD, RCVR, etc.
the Remote Commander is RM-AX4000.
Centralized control of Sony AV components
with this one Remote Commander
The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to
operate Sony brand components, so you can use it
out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV
components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony
components are also preset
The Remote Commander also recognizes the preset • USB cable (1)
codes for most major brands components, as well
as Sony. Just select the corresponding codes to
control all your AV components.
XPRESS functions for executing a series of
actions to operate several AV components
• CD-ROM* (1)
by pressing just one key.
– AX Remote Editor software
Groups of commands from different components
– Operating Instructions (PDF file)
can be set for up to 8 XPRESS functions. For
example, when you watch a DVD using a TV and
amplifier/receiver, you can press just one key to
turn on/off each component, and select the correct
inputs. Available keys for the XPRESS function
appear on the LCD display.
Also, the XPRESS function can memorize the
status of power on/off, input select status of each
• Quick Start Guide (1)
component, and send a signal to synchronize them
• Preset Code Lists (1)
to the Remote Commander, regardless of their
• Warranty Card (1)
current.
* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an audio
CD player.
Air-Slide executes an XPRESS function by
"sliding your finger" across the LCD
display
Installing the batteries
You can also perform an XPRESS function by
sliding your finger in a set pattern across the
Slide and open the battery compartment lid and
Remote Commander's LCD Display. This function
insert four size AA (R6) alkaline batteries (not
is called an "Air-Slide", and 6 different patterns are
supplied). Be sure to match the + and – of the
available.
batteries with the + and – of the battery
The AX Remote Editor software allows you to
compartment.
make advanced settings for the Remote
Commander.
Clock display and Timer function
Up to 8 Timer macros can be programmed to
automatically turn on/off components and other
controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.).
Learning function lets you program other
remote control signals you may need
The Remote Commander can learn the remote
control infrared signals of non-preset components.
The Remote Commander can learn remote control
signals (infrared signals only) of other devices such
as air conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific
appliances or functions may not be available).
System Control function executes a series
of actions (a macro) by pressing one
button/key
In addition to the XPRESS function, more settings
can be programmed to perform a series of actions
(a macro) just by pressing one button. You can
program up to 8 System Control functions.
Furthermore, you can program a series of actions
(a macro) to other buttons as a single step of an
XPRESS function or component operation.
When to replace the batteries
KeyMacro function allows you to select a
channel with a single key
When replacing the batteries, do it
The Remote Commander allows you to program a
quickly. Otherwise, the memory settings
macro for a key to operate an AV component. For
for the clock will be erased. The clock
example, you can create a macro that enters the
numbers 1, 2, and 3, to select channel 123 just by does not work while replacing the
pressing one key.
batteries.
The AX Remote Editor software allows you to
Alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months (a Sony
make advanced settings for the Remote
TV turned On/Off up to approx. 300 times per
Commander.
day). If the Remote Commander does not operate
properly, the batteries are getting weak and E
Easy-to-operate Touch-key LCD with blue
appears on the LCD display. When the LCD
back light
display dims or the backlight for the touch keys
The Remote Commander has a Touch-key LCD
grows dim, the batteries are getting weak, and
that changes keys and labels according to the
need to be replaced.
selected component. The Remote Commander is
easy to operate as only the keys necessary to
Notes on replacing the batteries
operate the selected component are shown. The
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
display backlight allows operation even in the
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins or
dark.
other metallic objects. This can generate heat if
the positive and negative terminals of the
The supplied software "AX Remote Editor"
batteries accidentally come into contact with
for easy Remote Commander setup
metallic objects.
By installing the "AX Remote Editor" on the
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long
supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
customize the setting of the Remote Commander
battery leakage and corrosion.
according to your preferences. You can also
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same
program various advanced settings easily.
time.
The settings programmed on your PC can be
• When you replace the batteries, replace them
transferred to the Remote Commander as
both with new ones.
necessary using the supplied USB cable.
Specifications
See the PDF file "Operating Instructions" for the
Specifications.
4
Setting the clock Set the hour and AM (or PM) by
pressing the F or f button.
When you install batteries the first time, the
The selected hour and AM (or PM) flash.
Remote Commander enters clock setup mode.
"DS_TIME" appears as the Display title.
"STD_TIME" lights and "SET" and "DS_TIME"
flash on the Label keys.
STD_TIME: standard time
DS_TIME: daylight savings time
SU
LEARN
DS_TIME
NG
SET [STD_TIME] DS_TIME
1
Press "STD_TIME" or "DS_TIME"
Next, press the g button. The hour and AM (or
on the Label keys.
PM) are set.
"00" (minute) and "SET" flash.
or
SU
LEARN
CLOCK
AM NG
The current setting is shown inside the [ ],
while the other flashes.
If the summer time (daylight savings time) is
used in your area, press the DS_TIME key.
When the time change occurs (in spring and
SET STD_TIME
autumn), the Remote Commander will
automatically adjust itself.
Note
If the summer time is not used in your area,
If you press the G button, the hour and AM (or
press the STD_TIME key.
PM) are set and the setting mode returns to
step 3.
2
Press "SET" on the Label keys.
5
Set the minute by pressing the F or
SET
f button.
The selected minute flashes.
A beep sounds, "SET" and "SU" flash, and
"12:00 AM" lights on the Clock display.
SU
LEARN
CLOCK
AM NG
SET STD_TIME
3
Set the day of the week by pressing
If you want to finish the clock setting, go to
step 6.
the F or f button.
The selected day of the week flashes.
SU
LEARN
CLOCK
NG
SU : Sunday
MO : Monday
TU : Tuesday
WE : Wednesday
TH : Thursday
SET STD_TIME
FR : Friday
SA : Saturday
Notes
• If you press the g button, the minute is set
and the setting mode returns to step 3.
• If you press the G button, the minute is set
and the setting mode returns to step 4.
6
Press "SET" on the Label keys.
SET
Next, press the g button. The day of the week
is set.
"12" (hour) "AM" and "SET" flash.
The beep sounds, and the clock starts from the
SU
LEARN CLOCK
AM NG
0 second of the current minute.
Note
If you press the SET key in any step above, the
SET STD_TIME
clock starts from the 0 second of the current
minute.
Note
If you press the G button, the day of the week
is set and setting mode skips to step 5.
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