Sony RM-V310 Operating Instructions

2-674-862-11(1)
RM-V310
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China
English
Installing the Batteries
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Before replacing the batteries, have new ones ready beforehand.
WARNING
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
batteries (not supplied).
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
battery compartment.
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
1 2
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
When to replace the batteries
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn
that to which the receiver is connected.
out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly Notes
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this • Replace both batteries with new ones.
equipment. • Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries;
otherwise, your setting of the code numbers will be erased.
Notes on Batteries
Setting Up the Remote Commander
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of
batteries together.
About Presetting the Commander
• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and
components.
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte
If you're using the Commander with a Sony component, you won't
from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the
need to preset the Commander before you start using it.
Commander for a long period of time.
To set up the Commander to use with other (non-Sony)
manufacturers' components, or to use with a component that is not
preset at the factory, you'll need to follow the instructions in this
Setting the Code
manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for
your components. (See the supplied "Component code numbers" Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use
also.) with the Commander.
Step 1: Entering the Code Number
Component that can be preset Button Factory setting
TV TV Sony TV 1 See the supplied "Component code numbers", and find the three-
digit code number for the desired component.
Video cassette recorder/Analog VCR Sony VHS VCR
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that's
cable box/Digital cable box/Digital
CBL analog cable box listed first to complete the steps below.
satellite receiver/Receiver/CD
player/Tape deck/MD deck/DVD/ AMP Sony receiver For example, if you're setting up a Philips' VCR, you would use
TV/VCR/Digital video recorder/ the code number 035.
CD Sony CD player
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) If your component isn't listed, see "Searching for the Correct
SAT Sony digital Code."
satellite receiver
2 While pressing the SET button, press the SET POWER
DVD Sony DVD player
POWER button.
3 Press the button of the component that
Notes TV DVD SAT
you want to set up.
• The Commander can be set up to operate only one component per
CBL VCR CD AMP
button – unless their code numbers happen to be the same. For
example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV Note
and a Panasonic TV simultaneously (because they use different On the VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD, and DVD buttons, "video cassette
recorder", "analog cable box", "digital satellite receiver", "receiver",
code numbers).
"CD player", and "DVD player" are assigned respectively at the
• You may not be able to operate even a Sony brand component with
the factory presetting. In such a case, follow the procedure in factory. But you can also assign other components on these buttons.
"Setting the Code." For details, see "Changing the Component Type on the VCR, CBL,
SAT, AMP, CD, and DVD buttons."
4 Enter the component's code number. 1 While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button.
0 3 5
For example, if you're entering the code
2 Press the VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD, or DVD button.
for a Philips VCR, you would press
Your Code Number
. 3 Press and release the x (stop) button.
4 Press and release one of the following buttons;
5 Press and release the ENT button to store
ENT
the code number in the Commander's to assign a VCR
memory. to assign a DAV (DVD/receiver combo)
to assign a digital satellite receiver, a digital cable box or a
6 Go to "Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works" to finish
digital video recorder
setting up.
to assign a receiver
to assign a CD player
Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works
to assign a tape deck
1 Power on the component you want to set up. to assign an MD deck
to assign a TV
2 Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press a button
to assign an analog cable box
to check if that button works.
to assign a DVD
For example, press the POWER button to see if it works on your
component . 5 Press and release the ENT button.
3 Check that the other buttons of the Commander is operating the 6 Enter the component's code number by following steps 2 to 6 of
corresponding functions of the component. "Entering the Code Number", or steps 1 to 7 of "Searching for the
Correct Code."
You can write down the code number on the label inside the
battery compartment lid.
Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an Audio
If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
System
listed for your component (see the supplied "Component code
numbers").
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
• If – after trying all the codes listed for your component – you still
hear the sound of your video components from your TV's speakers,
cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
method described in "Searching for the Correct Code."
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier).
Factory Setting:
Searching for the Correct Code
Button Controls the volume of
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your component and
you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is TV TV
not listed in the "Component code numbers" tables), try these steps.
VCR*, CBL*, SAT*, DVD* TV
1 Power on the component you want to set up. Insert a tape or disc
AMP Receiver (or amplifier)
if necessary.
CD* Receiver (or amplifier) on the AMP
2 While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button. button
3 Press the button of the component on the Commander that you
* If you assign an audio component on the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button,
want to set up.
you can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) on the AMP button.
If you assign video components on these buttons, you can control the volume
4 Press and release the CH+ button. Then press and release the
of the TV.
POWER button.
Thus you can control the volume of your TV or receiver (or
5 Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.
amplifier) while operating a video or audio component without first
Each time you press the CH+ button and then the POWER button,
having to press the TV or AMP button. For example, to control the
a new code number will be transmitted.
Keep trying until your component operates by receiving the volume for your VCR channels, you don't need to press the TV
transmitted signal from the Commander (e.g., the power turns off, button first.
the CH+ function works, playback starts, etc.). Be patient as you However, if your video components are connected to an audio
system, you probably hear your TV's or VCR's sound from the
do this; it may take about 100 tries until the correct code number is
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier), not from
located.
your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory setting
6 When the correct code is found, press the ENT button to store the
so that you can control the volume of your video components
code number in the Commander's memory.
without first having to switch to the receiver (or amplifier).
7 Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of To change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the
your component by pressing the corresponding buttons on the procedures below.
Commander. If they seem to be working properly, you're done
setting up the Commander. Note
This feature is effective only when a receiver (or amplifier) is set up
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and
on the AMP button. You cannot control the volume of a receiver (or
search for another code.
amplifier) set up on VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button while
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see operating a component of another button.
"Troubleshooting."
Changing the Factory Setting for the
Changing the Component Type on the VCR,
Volume Control
CBL, SAT, AMP, CD and DVD buttons
1 While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button.
At the factory, "video cassette recorder" is assigned on the VCR
2 Press the AMP button.
button, "digital satellite receiver" on the SAT button, "analog cable
3 Press the VOL+ button.
box" on the CBL button, "receiver" on the AMP button, "CD player"
on the CD button and "DVD player" on the DVD button. By
4 Press the ENT button.
completing the following procedure, you can change this setting so
that you can set up any component on these buttons.
The volume control setting is changed to "receiver/amplifier." You
can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) of the AMP
button while selecting any component.
Notes Notes
• If you are using more than one receiver (or amplifier) and have set • Even if you try to program more than four operations and press the
it on the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button, when selecting these corresponding buttons in step 2 above, only the first four buttons
buttons you cannot control the volume of the receiver (or that were pressed will be programmed.
amplifier) of the AMP button. • If you try to program only one operation on a macro key, the
• If you change the setting of the AMP button to a component other setting operation will be rejected.
than a receiver or amplifier, the volume control setting of video • You can program the Channel Macro function for up to three
components will return to "TV" even if you have changed the components only. To program for the fourth component, first clear
factory preset volume control. In this case, you will not be able to all macro keys for a component.
control the volume from audio components other than a receiver or
To change or clear the program
amplifier.
When you want to change the setting or if you are no longer using
To reset to factory preset volume control that programmed operation, follow the procedure below to
In step 3 above, press VOL– instead. overwrite or clear the program.
1 Hold down the macro key that you want to change or clear.
Operating a Component 2 After waiting for about three seconds, press the new sequence of
buttons, or, to clear the program, press and release , and then
press and release ENT.
1 Press the button of the desired TV DVD SAT
3 Release the macro key.
component on the Commander.
CBL VCR CD AMP
2 Point the Commander directly at the Note
component. Be sure to wait for about three seconds in step 2 above. While you
are holding down the macro key and waiting, the programmed
3 Press the button for the function you want to use.
signals are transmitted; therefore, if you are aiming the Commander
See "Remote Button Descriptions" for complete descriptions of the at your component, the programmed operations may be performed
buttons on the Commander. before you go on with the procedure.
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders
Troubleshooting
supplied with your components.
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures
functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV
described in "Setting the Code." If the code that's listed first for your
does not have a MUTING function, the MUTING button on this component doesn't work, try all the codes for your component - in the order
Commander will not function with your TV. in which they're listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is
• Some functions of the component may not work with this not listed in this manual), try using the procedures in "Searching for the
Commander. Correct Code."
• Check that you're aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that
• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume
there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.
switch to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is
• Make sure the batteries you're using are not worn out, and that they're
turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV's
inserted correctly.
volume with the Commander. • Check that the button of the TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD or DVD is pressed
to choose your desired component.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if
Setting a channel with a single button your component didn't come with a remote commander, it probably isn't
capable of being controlled by a remote commander.
(Channel Macro function) • If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure
you've set up the Commander as described in "Controlling the Volume of
Video Components Connected to an Audio System."
You can program the Channel Macro function on any of the buttons
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by
listed below (macro keys).
pressing the POWER, TV/VIDEO and VOL– buttons simultaneously.
For example, instead of pressing , , and then the ENT button
to change the TV channel, you can perform these operations by
For the customers in the U.S.A.
pressing only the N button.
Customer Support Information
The macro keys are: If – after you've read through this manual – you still cannot get the
N, m, M, x, X, and zREC. Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer
Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.
(During TV, analog cable box, digital cable box, digital satellite
receiver or digital video recorder operations only.)
The series of operations that can be programmed must be consisted
of two to four sequential pressings of to buttons or ENT
button.
Note
The Channel Macro function may not work correctly for some
components.
To program a series of operations
1 Press the desired component select button.
(You can select "TV", "analog cable box", "digital cable box"
"digital satellite receiver" or "digital video recorder" only.)
2 While pressing the desired macro key, press the buttons required
for the operations in sequence.
t ENT on the N button,
For example, to program t
hold down N first, press , , and ENT in sequence, and then
release N.
Operating a DVR (Digital video recorder)
Remote Button Descriptions
2 To switch the output of the SAT qh (* 2 REPLAY)
receiver to the TV. To replay.
General
(When connecting a TV cable or Or to go into REC/REVIEW
1 To set up the Commander,
SET POWER antenna to the receiver, the mode during play. (After about
TV/VIDEO press SET while pressing
TV DVD SAT output switches between a TV 5-second rewind, replay
CBL VCR CD AMP POWER.
and SAT program.) begins.)
VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX
1 2 3 6 * 1 Volume up: +
(* 2 THUMBS+) qk To call up the MENU display.
TUNER CD TAPE
4 5 6 Volume down: –
To select the desired recorded (* 2 EPG)
MD 7 8 TV PHONO 9
7 * 1 To mute the volume on TV or
DVD program. To access to all aspects of the
0 ENT
receiver (amplifier).
VOL DIGITAL CH (It is necessary to have service.
/ANALOG
qa To turn on and off the power of
recorded the desired program.) ql To move the cursor upward,
TWIN VIEW
the selected component.
3 and qd downward, to the left, or to the
SLEEP
qs Component select buttons. To
To change the channel. For right.
INFO
MUTING RECALL switch to the operations of each
example, to change to channel ql OK: To bring up the Station
GUIDE MENU
component, press the button on
5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and Index when a program
which that component is
OK
ENT). guide is not displayed.
EXIT TOOLS assigned.
8 To turn on the display. To select the channel
2
(* THUMBS–) that is highlighted.
* 1 These buttons control the volume
To select the desired recorded wa N: To play.
of either TV or receiver
program. m: To rewind.
(amplifier). See "Controlling the
(It is necessary to have M: To fast-forward.
Volume of Video Components
recorded the desired program.) zREC: To record, press N
Connected to an Audio System"
9 To bring up Master Guide. while pressing zREC.
for details.
(* 2 Live TV) First release N, then
To bring up Master Guide. release zREC. To stop
Operating a TV q; To clear the setting. recording, perform the
To exit the setting menu. same procedure.
2 To change the input mode. qh To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK
qf (* 2 LIST) x: To stop.
3, 4 and qd or CHANNEL RETURN function
To call up the title of the X: To pause.
To change the channel. For on the TV depending on the
recorded program.
setting of the TV's
example, to change to channel
qg CH+: Channel up .
manufacturer.
5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and
(* PAGE+) Page up. 2
qj To operate SLEEP function on
ENT).
CH–: Channel down.
the TV. (Works only for a TV
8 To display the current channel
(* PAGE–) Page down. 2
with the SLEEP function.)
on TV.
qk To call up the MENU display.
qf To operate the Picture-in-
ql To move the cursor upward,
Picture function. Press each * 2 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replay service. Refer to its
downward, to the left, or to the
button or combination of instruction manual for details.
right, or to enter the selection.
buttons as described in the
table below.
Operating an analog cable box
qg CH+: Channel up.
CH–: Channel down.
3 and qd qh To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK
To change the channel. For or CHANNEL RETURN function
When setting the component code of a TV to "088" or "089" example, to change to channel on the TV depending on the
(codes for a Sony TV) 5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and setting of the TV's
ENT). manufacturer.
5 To switch between digital wa To select TV input source.
qg CH+: Channel up.
broadcast and analog broadcast. m: VIDEO 1
CH–: Channel down.
q; EXIT N: VIDEO 2
M:
qf TWIN VIEW VIDEO 3 Notes
zREC:
w; OPTION VIDEO 4 • There may be cases you may turn on/off the cable box by pressing the CH+ or
x: VIDEO 5
CH– buttons on the Commander.
X: VIDEO 6
• 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,
PIP operations you will not be able to adjust your TV's volume with the Commander.
Press To
TWIN VIEW Turn on/off the "window" picture.
Operating a digital cable box
GUIDE Turn off the "window" picture.
m or M Change the TV channel in the "window" picture. 2 To switch the output of the SAT qk To call up the MENU display.
receiver to the TV. ql To move the cursor upward,
zREC Change the input mode of the "window" picture.
(When connecting a TV cable or downward, to the left, or to the
x Move the location of the "window" picture.
antenna to the receiver, the right.
N Swap the "main" picture and the "window" picture.
output switches between a TV ql OK: To bring up the Station
X Freeze the "window" picture.
and SAT program.) Index when a program
3 and qd guide is not displayed.
To change the channel To select the channel
Note
(for example, to change to that is highlighted.
If you have programmed the Channel Macro function for TV operation, the
button used as a macro key cannot be used for PIP operation. channel 5, press 0 and 5, or wa * 3 N: To play.
press 5 and ENT).
* 3 m: To rewind.
8 To turn on the display.
* 3 M: To fast-forward.
9 To call up the title bar and
Operating a VCR * 3 zREC:
toggle the title bar on/off in
To record, press N
2 To switch the antenna output. wa N: To play.
CABLE mode.
while pressing
8 To expose the on-screen x: To stop.
q; To exit the setting menu.
zREC. First release N,
display. m: To rewind.
qf To use the "FAVORITE" function.
then release zREC.
qg CH+: Channel up M: To fast-forward.
qg CH+: Channel up. To stop recording,
CH–: Channel down zREC: To record, press N
CH–: Channel down. perform the same
qj To change the input mode. while pressing zREC.
qh To turn on the display of a procedure.
qk To call up the MENU display. X: To pause.
shortcut menu. * 3 x: To stop.
ql To move the cursor upward,
* 3 X: To pause.
downward, to the left, or to the
.
right, or to enter the selection. * 3 The operation of the built-in DVR or the video on demand.
Operating a digital satellite receiver Operating a CD player
3 To select the track number. 0 qg CH+: To select the next track.
2 To switch the output of the qg Channel up: +
selects track 10. To select track CH–: To select the previous
digital satellite receiver to the Channel down: –
numbers above 10, see the track.
TV. (When you connect a TV To page through the guide
descriptions on the • (DOT) qh To select next disc.
cable or antenna to the receiver, when a program guide is
button above. qj To clear the setting.
the output switches between a displayed.
4 To select numbers 10 and wa N: To play.
TV and SAT program.) qh To tune to the last tuned
above. For example, to select m: To rewind.
3, 4 and qd station.
track 15, press • (DOT) and M: To fast-forward.
To change the channel. For qj To bring up the Station Index.
then press 5. x: To stop.
example, to change to channel qk To call up the MENU display.
8 To switch the display of the CD X: To pause.
5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and ql To scroll through the Master
ENT). player to on/off.
Guide.
5 To use the "FAVORITE" ql OK: qd To enter the setting.
To select the channel
function. that's highlighted. To
9 To bring up the Master Guide. bring up the Station
Operating an MD deck
q; To exit the mode. Index when a program
3 To select the track number. 0 qh To select next disc.
guide is not displayed.
selects track 10. To select track qj To clear the setting.
numbers above 10, see the wa N: To play.
Operating a DVD descriptions on the • (DOT) m: To rewind.
button above. M: To fast-forward.
2 To change the sound.
qh To display the title menu. 4 To select numbers 10 and x: To stop.
3 Number buttons : To set items
qj To switch the subtitle. above. For example, to select X: To pause.
selected from the screen.
qk To display the DVD menu. track 15, press • (DOT) and zREC: To record, press N
4 To select numbers 10 and ql To move the cursor upward,
then press 5. while pressing zREC./
above. For example, to select downward, to the left, or to the
8 To change the display mode or First release N, then
track 15, press PIP and then right.
turn the display on/off. release zREC.
press 5. ql OK: To execute items
qd To enter the setting.
8 To show the current play status selected from the screen.
qg CH+: To select the next track.
on the screen. wa N: To play.
CH–: To select the previous
9 To clear the selected characters m: To rewind.
track.
from the screen. M: To fast-forward.
qd To enter the setting. To set x: To stop.
Operating a tape deck
items selected from the screen. X: To pause.
4, and wa 0, qd, ql and w;
qg CH+: To proceed to the next zREC: To record, press N
Tape operation buttons. Operation buttons for Deck B
location or song. while pressing zREC.
For dual cassette decks, (for Sony-brand dual cassette
Channel up. First release N, then
CH–: To proceed to the operation buttons for Deck A deck, buttons for Deck A).
release zREC.
previous location or (for Sony-brand dual cassette ENT: To reverse.
song. Channel down. deck, buttons for Deck B). : To play.
• (DOT): : To rewind.
To reverse. : To fast-forward.
Operating a receiver/amplifier
N: To play. : To stop.
m: To rewind. EXIT: To record, press
2 To switch input source by each qg Presetting frequency up: +,
M: To fast-forward. while pressing MENU.
pressing. down: –
zREC: To record, press N First release , and then
3 To select the input source: Tuning frequency up: +,
while pressing zREC. release MENU.
1 selects VIDEO 1 down: –
TOOLS:
First release N, then
2 selects VIDEO 2 qh To shift band (FM/AM).
release zREC. To pause.
3 selects AUX wa Work as N, M, m, x, X
x: To stop. qh To select Deck A or Deck B
4 selects TUNER buttons of the CD player.
X: To pause (dual cassette deck only).
5 selects CD (When a CD player is set up on
6 selects TAPE the CD button.)
If your tape deck's commander has
7 selects MD
one set of tape operating buttons, and
8 selects TV has an A/B button for the deck
9 selects PHONO selection, use the RECALL button to
0 selects DVD select Deck A or Deck B.
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)
Specifications
2 To change the input mode. qj To switch the subtitle.
3 Number buttons: To set items qk To call up the MENU.
Operable distance Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the
selected on the screen. ql To move the cursor upward,
component of each manufacturer)
4 To select numbers 10 and downward, to the left, or to the Power requirements Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
above. right. Battery life Approx. 1 year (varies depending on frequency of
8 To show the current play status OK: To enter the selection of button use - up to approx. 300 times per day.)
Approx. 53 × 220 × 29 mm (w/h/d)
on the screen. the MENU display. Dimensions
(2 1 / × 8 3 / × 1 3 / in.)
9 To change the sound. wa N: To play. 8 4 16
Mass Approx. 132 g (4.6 oz.) (not including batteries)
qd To enter the setting. m: To rewind.
qg CH+: To proceed to the M: To fast-forward.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
previous location or zREC*:
song. To record.
CH–: To proceed to the next x: To stop.
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products
location or song. X: To pause.
marketed in the European Union.
qh To display the Top Menu.
.
* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for
more than 1 second (factory setting).