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Sony RM-V80T Operating Instructions
Sony RM-V80T Operating Instructions

Sony RM-V80T Operating Instructions

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RM-V80T
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
(au verso)
Sony Corporation © 1998
Printed in Malaysia
English
Position
Component that can be preset
Setting Up the Remote
AUDIO
Commander
AMP
Amplifier (or receiver)
TAPE
TV, satellite tuner, VCR, amplifier (or
Before operating the Commander
receiver), tape deck, CD player, MD
Be sure to set the start switch at the rear to ON.
AUX2
deck
CD
CD player
Note
O N
Start switch
You may not be able to operate even a Sony brand component with the
factory presetting. In such a case, follow the procedure in "Setting the
Code".
Entering the Code Number
Do not attempt to change the position of the switch after you have
1
See the supplied "Component Code Numbers" table, and find the
set it. Doing so may erase the preset manufacturers' codes stored in
two-character code number for your component.
the memory of the Commander.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number listed first
Charging the internal rechargeable battery with
to complete the steps that follow. For example, if you're setting
up a Philip's TV, you would use 11 as the code number.
the Solar Cells
If your component is not listed, see "Searching for the Correct
This Commander is equipped with a solar cell that charges the
Code".
internal rechargeable battery if you keep the Commander in a well-
2
Set the VISUAL/AUDIO selector to VISUAL
lighted place such as by a window.
(to set up on the TV, SAT, AUX1 or VCR
Therefore, you will not need to replace the battery.
position) or AUDIO (to set up on the AMP,
Notes
TAPE, AUX2 or CD position).
• Be sure to keep the Commander with the front facing upward and in a
3
Set the slide switch to the position of the
well-lighted place. If you keep the Commander placed upside down or
desired component.
in a dark place for an extended period of time, the internal rechargeable
Notes
battery will not be charged. If you continue using it without charging,
• At the factory, VCR is preset on the AUX1 position and MD deck is
the rechargeable battery will be completely discharged.
preset on the AUX2 position, but you can set any component on the
• When the rechargeable battery becomes discharged, the operating range
AUX1 and AUX2 positions. For details, see "Entering the Code
of the Commander becomes narrower. Be sure to charge the battery
Number for Another Components".
periodically by placing the Commander in a place such as a window
• You can also set any components on SAT and TAPE positions. For
that lets in sufficient light.
details, see "Entering the Code Number for Another Components".
• Do not place the Commander in a place subject to direct sunlight.
4
Press and release the S (Set) button.
5
Enter the component's code number.
Setting the Code
For example, if you're entering the code for
a Philip's TV, you would press and release
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand
1, then press and release 1.
components.
6
Press and release the ... button to store the
If you're using the Commander with a Sony component, you won't
code number in the Commander's memory.
need to preset the Commander before you start using it.
Note
To set up the Commander to use with other manufacturers' (non-
Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10
Sony) components, you'll need to follow the instructions in this
seconds; otherwise setting mode will be canceled.
manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for
your components. (See the supplied "Component Code Numbers"
If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...
also.)
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your component (see "Component Code Numbers").
Position
Component that can be preset
Factory setting
• If — after trying all the codes listed for your component — you still
VISUAL
cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
method described under "Searching for the Correct Code".
TV
TV
Sony TV
SAT
Sony satellite tuner
TV, satellite tuner, VCR, amplifier (or
receiver), tape deck, CD player, MD
AUX1
deck
Sony DV
VCR
VCR
Sony VHS VCR
(VTR3)
3-862-649-11(1)
If the Commander Seems to Be Working Properly...
Entering the Code Number for Another Component
• You're finished setting up the Commander for this component.
When you have two or more components of the same type (for
• If you're setting up another component, you'll need to complete
example, three VCRs), or when using an MD deck, you can set the
the procedure above for each component you plan to use with the
code number of the component's type on an empty position of the
Commander.
slide switch of the Remote Commander (AUX1, AUX2, SAT, or
• Use the label (supplied) to write down the code numbers of your
TAPE position only).
components. Then affix the label to the back of the Commander.
You can set up either a visual or audio component regardless of the
position of the VISUAL/AUDIO selector.
Note
The following procedure explains how to set a code number for
The Commander can be set up to operate only one component on each
position of the slide switch (TV, SAT, AUX1, VCR, AMP, TAPE, AUX2, or
another component on the AUX1 or AUX2 position.
CD) at a time — unless their code numbers happen to be the same. For
1
Set the VISUAL/AUDIO selector to VISUAL
example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV and a
(to set up on AUX1 position) or AUDIO (to
Panasonic TV at the same time (because they use different code numbers).
set up on AUX2 position)
2
Set the slide switch to the AUX1/AUX2
Searching for the Correct Code
position.
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your component and
Factory setting
3
Press and release the S (Set) button.
you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is
4
Press and release the p button.
not listed in this manual), try the following.
5
Press and release one of the following
Sony amplifier
1
Turn on the component you wish to set up
buttons;
Sony tape deck
using its power switch, then set the
VISUAL
AUDIO
1 to set up a VCR
VISUAL/AUDIO selector and the slide
4 to set up an amplifier (or receiver)
Sony MD deck
switch to the position of the desired
5 to set up a CD player
component.
Sony CD player
6 to set up a tape deck
To select TV, SAT, AUX1 or VCR, set the
TV
AMP
7 to set up a MD deck
SAT
TAPE
selector to VISUAL.
8 to set up a TV
AUX1
AUX2
To select AMP, TAPE, AUX2 or CD, set the
VCR
CD
9 to set up a satellite tuner
selector to AUDIO.
Note
2
Press and release the S (Set) button.
S
You can set another component on the SAT and TAPE positions as
3
Press and release the PROGR+ button. Then
well as the AUX1 and AUX 2 positions. Just select SAT or TAPE in
PROGR
press and release the u button.
steps 1 and 2.
6
4
Press the ... button.
Repeat step 3 until the correct code number
7
Enter the component's code number by
is found.
following steps 4 to 6 of "Entering
Each time you press the PROGR+ button and then the u button, a
the Code Number", or steps 2 to 6 of
new code number will be transmitted.
"Searching for the Correct Code".
Keep trying until your component operates as follows:
• TV, VCR, satellite tuner or amplifier (or receiver) : the power
turns off.
• Tape deck, MD deck CD player (whose power cannot be turned
Controlling the Volume of Video
VISUAL
AUDIO
off using the remote commander): playback starts.
(Make sure that the power is already turned on and that a tape
Components Connected to an
or disc is inserted.)
TV
AMP
• TV without a power switch: the Channel + function works.
Audio System
SAT
TAPE
AUX1
AUX2
Be patient as you do this; it may take up to about 90 tries for a TV
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
VCR
CD
or VCR, and 40 tries for other components until the correct code
hear the sound of your video components from your TV's speakers,
number is located.
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
5
When the correct code is found, press and
loudspeakers connected to your amplifier (or receiver).
release the ... button to store the code
Factory setting:
number in the Commander's memory.
6
Turn on the component again, and press the
Position of the VISUAL/AUDIO
PROGR and Á buttons. Check that the
selector
S
Commander can control the other functions
VISUAL
of your component such as channel and
#
#
AUDIO
volume control.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 2 to 5 and
Thus you can control the volume of your TV or amplifier (or
search for another code. As the searching always start from 01, it
receiver) while operating a video or audio component without first
will stop again at the same code as the last searching. Pass the code
having to change the slide switch to the TV or AMP position.
and continue searching until the next code by which the component
For example, to control the volume for your VCR channels, you
operates.
don't need to change the slide switch to the TV position.
However, if your video components are connected to an audio
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
system, you probably hear your TV's or VCR's sound from the
"Troubleshooting".
loudspeakers connected to your amplifier (or receiver), not from
Note
your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory
Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10
setting so that you can control the volume of your video components
seconds; otherwise setting mode will be canceled.
without first having to switch to the amplifier (or receiver). To
change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the
procedures below.
Changing the Factory Setting for the Volume
Control
By following the procedure below, you can change the volume
control of visual components. This setting is effective also if you set
other visual components in the AUX1/AUX2 or SAT/TAPE
position. However, you cannot change the volume control of audio
components.
You can perform this operation either before or after you set up the
Commander to work with your component.
1
Press and release the S (Set) button.
VISUAL
AUDIO
S
2
a To control the component's sound from
the loudspeakers connected to your
amplifier (or receiver), press the Á+
TV
AMP
SAT
TAPE
button.
AUX1
AUX2
b To control the component's sound from
VCR
CD
the TV's speakers, press the Á– button.
S
3
Press and release the ... button to store
p
your setting in the Commander's
memory.
4
If you haven't already done so, finish
setting up the component by completing the
1
procedures in "Entering the Code Number".
4
5
6
Note
7
8
9
Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10
seconds; otherwise setting mode will be canceled.
Using the Remote Commander
Operating a Component
1
Make sure that the VISUAL/AUDIO selector and the slide switch
are set for the component you wish to operate.
2
Point the Commander directly at the component.
3
Press the button for the function you wish to use.
See "Remote Button Descriptions" for a complete description of the
buttons on the Commander.
Using Fastext
With Fastext you can access pages with one key stroke. When a
Fastext page is broadcast, a colour-coded menu will appear at the
bottom of the screen. The colours of this menu correspond to the red,
green, yellow and blue buttons on the Remote Commander.
Press the coloured button which corresponds to the colour-coded
menu. The page will be displayed after some seconds.
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
• Using this Commander will not add new functions to your components.
Controls the volume of
The functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the
components itself. For example, if your TV does not have a mute
TV
function, the ¤ button on this Commander will not function with your
Amplifier (or receiver)
TV.
• Do not forcibly remove or tear off the corner protector.
Specifications
Operable distance
Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on the component of each
manufacturer)
Power requirements
Vanadium-Lithium Rechargeable Battery (3.0 V, 50 mAh)
Flexible Hydrogenated Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells
Dimensions
Approx. 74
210 25 mm (w/h/d) (3 8
1 in.)
Mass
Approx. 150 g (5 oz.)
Supplied accessory
Label (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Remote Button Descriptions
Operating an Amplifier (or Receiver)
1 To set up the Commander.
Operating a TV / Satellite Tuner
2 To select the input source:
S
TV
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUX
1
2
3
1 To set up the commander.
S
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
4
5
6
2 To switch to Teletext.
TAPE 2
TV
PHONO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUX
3 To change the input mode.
7
8
9
1
2
3
4 To change the programme.
1-
2-
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
÷
0
4
5
6
TAPE 2
TV
PHONO
Also to turn on.
(
7
8
9
0
)
5 To select double-digit
p
1-
0
2-
r
P
÷
MENU
OK
numbers. Works in the same
(
0
)
way as the TV's commander.
p
r
P
6 Fastext button.
MENU
OK
3 Volume up: +
8 Volume up: +
TV
AMP
Volume down: –
SAT
TAPE
AUX1
MD
4 To mute volume on an
9 To mute volume on TV.
VCR
CD
VISUAL
AUDIO
!º To switch to TV operation.
TV
AMP
5 To switch to AMP operation.
SAT
TAPE
!¡ To turn off.
AUX1
AUX2
6 To turn on and off.
VCR
CD
!™ To turn on.
VISUAL
AUDIO
7 Presetting frequency up: +,
To return from Teletext to
TV
!£ To select a number between
20 and 29.
8 To switch bands (FM/AM).
!∞ Programme up: +
Programme down: –
Satellite Tuner
Operating a CD Player / MD deck
1 To set up the commander.
!º To switch to SAT operation.
3 To change the input mode
!¡ To turn on and off.
!£ To select a number between
CD Player
(H/V)
4 To change the programme.
20 and 29.
1 To set up the Commander.
S
5 To select double-digit
!¢ To enter the selection.
2 To select the track number.
numbers. Work in the same
!∞ Programme up:+
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUX
1
2
3
way as the satellite tuner's
Programme down: –
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
3 To select numbers 10 and
4
5
6
!§ To operate JUMP,
commander.
TAPE 2
TV
PHONO
7
8
9
6 To move the cursor upward,
FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
1-
2-
÷
0
downward, to the right, or
RETURN function on the
(
to the left.
satellite tuner, depending on
0
)
7 To call up the MENU
the manufacturer's setting.
p
r
P
4 To play
MENU
OK
display.
5 To select the previous track.
7 To switch to CD operation.
8 To select the next track.
9 To stop
TV
AMP
SAT
TAPE
AUX1
AUX2
!º To pause
Operating a VCR
VCR
CD
!¡ To select the next disc.
VISUAL
AUDIO
1 To set up the commander.
2 To switch the signals
supplied to the TV.
MD deck
S
3 To change the programme.
1 To set up the Commander.
5 To select the previous
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUX
4 To select double-digit
1
2
3
2 To select the track number.
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
numbers. Works in the same
4
5
6
6 To record, press ( while
0 selects track 10.
TAPE 2
TV
PHONO
way as the VCR's
7
8
9
3 To select numbers 10 and
commander.
1-
0
2-
÷
above.
5 Play
(
For example, to select track
7 To switch to MD
6 Rewind
0
)
p
15, press -/-- and then press
r
P
7 Record
MENU
OK
5.
8 To select the next track.
To record, press ( while
4 To play
9 To stop
pressing r
0 To pause
8 To switch to VCR operation.
!¡ To select the next disc.
9 To turn on and off.
TV
AMP
SAT
TAPE
!º To select a number between
AUX1
AUX2
VCR
CD
VISUAL
AUDIO
20 and 29.
!¡ Fast forward
!™ Stop
!£ Pause
!¢ Programme up: +
Programme down: –
Operating a Tape Deck
3 To play
4 To rewind
1 switches to VIDEO 1
5 To record, press ( while
S
2 switches to VIDEO 2
pressing r/First release (,
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
AUX
3 switches to AUX
1
2
3
then release r.
CD
TAPE 1
6 To switch to TAPE
4 switches to TUNER
TUNER
4
5
6
5 switches to CD
TAPE 2
TV
PHONO
operation.
7
8
9
6 switches to TAPE 1
7 To fast-forward
1-
0
2-
÷
7 switches to TAPE 2
8 To stop
(
8 switches to TV
9 To pause
0
)
p
r
P
0 To select the tape deck, Deck
9 switches to PHONO
MENU
OK
0 switches to another input
A or Deck B (dual cassette
source by each pressing
deck only**).
* If your deck's commander has
Volume down: –
two sets of tape-operating
TV
AMP
SAT
TAPE
AUX1
MD
buttons and has no A/B button
VCR
CD
amplifier (or receiver).
for deck selection, use the
VISUAL
AUDIO
numeric buttons (1 and 2).
Button 1 selects Deck A, and
button 2 selects Deck B.
1 To set up the Commander.
**If the deck's commander has one
down: –
2 1 selects Deck A (dual
set of tape-operating buttons, and
Tuning frequency up: +,
cassette deck only*).
has an A/B button for the deck
down: –
2 selects Deck B (dual
section, use the
button to
select Deck A or B.
cassette deck only*).
0 functions as 9REV
button, or switches play
sides.
(The other numeric buttons
do not have assigned
functions).
0 selects track 10.
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems setting up or using the Remote
above.
Commander:
For example, to select track
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the
15, press -/-- and then press
procedures described under "Setting the Code". If the code that's
5.
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 under "Searching for the Correct
Code".
• Check that you're aiming the Commander directly at the
component, and that there are no obstructions between the
Commander and the component.
• Make sure the internal rechargeable battery is not discharged.
• Check that your desired component is selected with the VISUAL/
AUDIO selector and the slide switch of the Remote Commander.
• If you cannot preset a component to the SAT/TAPE or AUX1/
AUX2 position of the slide switch, a component type different from
track.
that of the component you intend preset may be preset to that
position. In such a case, enter the code number first, following the
pressing r/First release
procedure in "Entering the Code Number for Another
(, then release r.
Component".
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For
operation.
example, if your component didn't come with a remote control, it
probably isn't capable of being controlled by the Remote
Commander.
• 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".
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory
setting by pressing the u, ... and Á– buttons simultaneously.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the Remote
Commander that are not covered in this manual, please call the
telephone number in the warranty.

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