Sony RM-V12 Operating Instructions Manual

RM-V12.3-856-606-12 (1). No.1
3-856-606-12 (1)
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
RM-V12
Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in Malaysia
• Whenever you remove the batteries — to replace
English
them, for example — the code numbers you've set are
automatically erased and must be reset.
WARNING • If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe
the contaminated area of the battery compartment
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
ones. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
the batteries when you plan to not use the
provide reasonable protection against harmful
Commander for a long period of time.
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
Setting Up the Commander
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
TV, VCR, or Cable Box
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
Set to TV, VCR, or CBL
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: AV CBL
VCR TV
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
Press the
receiver.
POWER
SLEEP
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
button while
S +
different from that to which the receiver is connected. POWER
pressing the
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
SLEEP button.
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications Enter code. # #
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment. Enter next
code
ENT
NO
About This Remote
Aim at your
OK?
Commander POWER
component
YES
This Remote Commander can AV CBL
VCR TV
operate any of the following audio
and video components. Each
Done
component is assigned a different
position on the Commander's slide
Audio Components or
switch:
Second TV, VCR or
Cable Box
Component Type Position
Cable box CBL
Set to AV
TV TV
AV CBL
VCR VCR VCR TV
Continue with
procedures
Receiver/amp, CD player, tape deck, AV
or a second TV, VCR, or cable box
SLEEP
+
S POWER
If You Have Sony Components...
You won't need to set up the Commander before you Enter code for
#
ENT
component type
start using it. (This Commander is preset at the factory
to operate Sony brand components.) However, you will
need to set up the Commander if you have a cable box.
Component Code
Also, slide switch position AV is factory preset for Sony
receivers. If you want to control different component VCR 1
with AV, you must first set up the Commander as
Receiver/amp 4
described following.
CD player 5
Tape deck 6
If You Do Not Have Sony
TV 8
Components...
Cable box 9
You'll need to follow the instructions in this manual to
preset the Remote Commander with the correct code
numbers for each of your components. Step 1: Entering the Code Number
If you are setting up the Commander to operate
If You Have Video Components that
components on position AV, you must first complete
Are Connected to an Audio System... the procedures described under "Before You Set Up
AV...".
See "Setting Up Video Components That Are
1
Connected to an Audio System".
Set the slide switch on the
Remote Commander to the
position of the component that
you want to set up.
Installing the Batteries
2
Refer to "Component Code Numbers", and find
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size the two-character code number for your
AA batteries (not supplied).
component.
Be sure to line up the ] and } on the batteries with the
If more than one code number is listed, use the
] and } on the battery compartment.
number that's listed first to complete the steps that
follow.
For example, if you're setting up a Philips VCR,
you would use code number 13.
Brand Component Code No.
Philips VCR 13, 11, 12
If your component is not listed, see "Searching for
the Correct Code".
3
Press the POWER button SLEEP
while pressing the SLEEP
button.
4
Enter the component's code
number.
#
For example, if you're entering
the code for a Philips VCR, you
Notes on Batteries
would press and release 1, then
• Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six
press and release 3.
months. If the Remote Commander does not operate
5
properly, the batteries might be worn out. When
Press and release the ENT button
replacing batteries, replace both of them with new to store the code number in the
ones.
Commander's memory.
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix
6
different types of batteries together. Go to "Step 2: Checking if the Code Number
Works" to finish setting up.
you play your audio components through your
Step 2: Checking if the Code
receiver (or amplifier).
Number Works
This feature lets you control the volume of your
components without first having to change the
1
Using the component's original remote control (or
Commander's slide switch to the component's audio
the power switch on the component itself), power
source.
on the component.
2
Aim the RM-V12 Remote
Position
Commander at the component and
POWER
CBL
press the POWER button.
The component should power off.
TV
3
When the component powers off, VCR
VOL CH
press the POWER button again to
AV
turn it back on. Then check that
the Commander is operating the
For example, to control the volume for your VCR
other functions of your programs, you don't need to change the slide switch
component. Press the channel
from VCR to TV.
and volume control buttons.
Changing the Factory Preset
If the Commander Doesn't
Audio Source
Seem to Be Working...
If your video components are connected to an audio
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the
system, you probably play your TV and VCR's audio
other codes listed for your component.
through your audio receiver, instead of your TV
• If – after trying all the codes listed for your
speakers. If so, you can change the factory preset so
component – you still cannot get the Commander to
that you can control the volume of your video
work properly, try the search method described components without first having to switch to the
under "Searching for the Correct Code".
receiver (AV). To change the factory preset audio
source for your video components, follow the
procedures in "Setting Up a Video Component That's
If the Commander Seems to Be
Connected to an Audio System".
Working Properly...
• You're finished setting up the Commander for this
component.
Setting Up a Video Component
• If you're setting up more than one component (or a
That's Connected to an Audio
TV/VCR combination), you'll need to complete these
procedures for each component you plan to use with
System
the Commander.
Use the following procedure to change the factory
• Use the label (supplied) to write down the code
preset audio source for your video components. You
numbers of your components. Then affix the label to
can change this either before or after you set up the
the back of the Commander.
Commander to work with your component.
1
Set the slide switch on the
Before You Set Up AV...
Remote Commander to the
Before you set up the Commander to operate
position of the video component
component on position AV, you must first define the
that you want to set up.
type of component you want to use at this position.
2
To define the type of component you want to use,
Press the POWER button while
complete the following procedure: pressing the SLEEP button.
AV CBL
1 3
Set the slide switch on the VCR TV To control the component's
Remote Commander to AV.
sound through your receiver
which is assigned to AV, press
2
Press the POWER button while
SLEEP
the VOL – button.
+
pressing the SLEEP button. S POWER
To control the component's
3
Enter one of the codes from the following table, sound through your receiver
based on the type of component you're setting up:
which is assigned to TV, press
the VOL + button.
Component Type Code No.
4
Press and release the ENT button
VCR 1
to store your setting in the
Receiver/amp 4
Commander's memory.
CD player 5 5
If you haven't already done so, finish setting up
Tape deck 6
the component by completing the procedures
under "Step 1: Entering the Code Number".
TV 8
Cable box 9
For example, if you're setting up a CD player, you
Using the Remote
would press and release 5.
4
Commander
Press and release the ENT button
to store the code number in the ENT
Commander's memory.
Turning On/Off a Component
To finish setting up the component, go to "Step 1:
Entering the Code Number" and complete the 1
Set the slide switch on the
procedures that are described.
Remote Commander to the
position of the component that
you want to turn on/off.
Searching for the Correct Code
2
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your Point the Commander directly at the component.
component and you still cannot get the Commander to
3
Press the POWER button to
work, try these steps:
power on/off the component.
1
Using the component's original remote control (or
Note: There may be cases you may turn on/off the
the power switch on the component itself), power
cable box by pressing the CH+ or CH- buttons on the
on the component.
Commander.
2
Set the slide switch on the
AV CBL
VCR TV
Remote Commander to the
Operating a Component
position of the component that
you want to set up.
1
Make sure the slide switch is set to the component
3 SLEEP
Press the POWER button while you want to operate.
+
S POWER
pressing the SLEEP button.
2
Point the Commander directly at the component.
4
CH
Press and release the CH +
3
Press the button for the function you want to use.
AV CBL button. Then press and release
POWER
VCR TV
the POWER button. See "Remote Button Descriptions" for complete
descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.
5
Repeat step 4 until your component powers off.
Pressing CH + and POWER repeatedly will try
every available code until the correct one is found.
Be patient as you do this; it may take 50 or 60 tries Remote Button Descriptions
until the correct code number is located.
6
When the component powers off, press and
Remote
release the ENT button to store the code ENT
Button
number in the Commander's memory.
7 TV/VIDEO
Check that the Commander is VOL CH
operating the other functions of
POWER
your component. Turn on the
component again; then press the
to
channel and volume control buttons. 1 9
If it seems to be working properly, you're done 0
setting up the Commander.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work
+
S POWER properly, see "Troubleshooting".
Setting Up Video
#
Components That Are
Your Code
Number
Connected to an Audio
System
ENT
The Remote Commander is factory preset based on the
assumption that you play the audio portion of your
video programs through your TV's speakers, and that
Remote Operates Function
Button
Tape deck Selects the tape direction:
to
1 selects Deck A (dual
1 9
cassette deck only*)
0
2 selects Deck B (dual
Factory Preset cassette deck only*)
0 functions as 9 REV
Audio Plays Through:
button, or switches play
sides
TV
(The other buttons do not
TV
have assigned functions)
TV
TV Displays the current
channel on TV
Receiver/amp
DISP
VCR Displays the on-screen
menu (Sony VCR only)
CD player Selects track numbers 10
and above. For example,
to select track 15, press
DISP and then press 5.
TV Used with 0-9 buttons to
VCR change channels. For
ENT
Cable box example, to go to channel
5, press 5 and ENT. You
can also change the
channel with CH +/–.
VCR Rewind
0 CD player Selects previous track
Tape deck Rewind
VCR Play
CD player
(
Tape deck Play (in normal direction)
VCR Fast-forward
) CD player Selects next track
Tape deck Fast-forward
VCR Record
Tape deck To record, press ( while
R E C
pressing r.
First release (, then
release r.
VCR Stop
AV CBL p CD player
VCR TV
Tape deck
VCR Pause
CD player
P
SLEEP Tape deck
+
S POWER
TV Channel up: +
VCR Channel down:–
CH
Cable box
VOL
Receiver Presetting frequency up: +,
down: –, or tuning
frequency up:+, down: –
VOL
TV Volume up: +
VOL
Cable box Volume down: –
Receiver/amp
TV Mutes volume on TV
ENT MUTING Receiver/amp Press again to turn muting
off.
TV Functions as the JUMP,
Cable box FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
RECALL
RETURN button,
depending on the TV's
manufacturer
Receiver Shifts band (FM/AM)
CD player Selects next disc
Tape deck Selects tape deck: deck A
or deck B (dual cassette
deck only*)
All Used this switch to change
AV CBL
VCR TV
components to the specific component
that you want to operate
AV CBL
TV Used for operating a Sleep
VCR TV
SLEEP
function on TV (works
S
only for TV with a Sleep
function)
* For details, see "Note on Operating a Dual Cassette
Deck".
POWER
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions
of your TV, VCR, or cable box. The functions of the
Commander are limited to the functions of the
components themselves. For example, if your TV does
not have a Recall function, the RECALL button on this
Commander will not function with your TV.
• 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.
• If your video components are connected to an audio
system, make sure you've set up the Commander as
described in "Setting Up Video Components That Are
Connected to an Audio system".
Note on Operating a Dual Cassette Deck
To select a deck A or B on a dual cassette deck, use
either the number buttons (1 and 2), or the RECALL
button, depending on the type of the remote
Operates Function
commander supplied with your dual cassette deck, as
explained below.
• If the deck's commander has two sets of tape
TV Selects the input mode
operating buttons and has no A/B button for deck
VCR
selection, use the number buttons (1 and 2): the 1
All Turns on and off the
button selects Deck A, and the 2 button selects Deck
components component
B.
TV Selects the channel. For • If the deck's commander has one set of tape operating
VCR example, to go to channel buttons, and has an A/B button for deck selection,
Cable box 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 use the RECALL button to select Deck A or B.
and ENT.)
You can also change the
channel with CH +/–.
Receiver/amp Selects the input source:
1 selects VIDEO1
2 selects VIDEO2
3 selects VIDEO3
4 selects TUNER
5 selects CD PLAYER
6 selects TAPE DECK
8 selects TV
9 selects CABLE BOX
(7 and 0 do not have an
assigned function)
CD player Selects the track number. 0
selects track 10.
To select track numbers
above 10, see DISP.
Brand Component
Component Code Numbers
Samsung VCR
TV
TV and VCR Codes
TV/VCR Combo
Sanyo VCR
TV
Brand Component Code No.
Scott VCR
Sony VCR 01 (VTR1: Beta)
02 (VTR2: 8 mm)
TV
03 (VTR3: VHS)
Sharp VCR
TV 01
TV
Admiral VCR 30
(M.Wards)
Shintom VCR
TV 02, 14, 09
Signature 2000 VCR
Aiwa VCR 41
(M. Wards)
TV
AOC TV 12
Sylvania VCR
Audio Dynamic VCR 17, 40
TV
Bell & Howell VCR 33, 46
(M. Wards) Symphonic VCR
TV 14, 09, 38
TV
Brocsonic VCR 20, 22, 17
TV/VCR Combo
TV 03, 12
Tashiro VCR
Canon VCR 12, 11
Tatung VCR
Citizen VCR 35
Teac VCR
Craig VCR 18, 35
Technics VCR
TV 22, 23, 20, 21
Toshiba VCR
Croslex TV 11
TV
Curtis Mathis VCR 07, 41, 12
Videch TV
TV 03, 19, 23
Wards VCR
Daewoo VCR 44, 15, 12
TV
TV 35, 36, 03, 41
Yamaha VCR
TV/VCR Combo 36 & 44
Zenith VCR
Daytron TV 13
TV
DBX VCR 17, 39, 40
Dimensia VCR 07
Emerson VCR 44, 22, 23, 19, 20,
Cable Box Codes
21, 41
TV 22, 13, 20, 21, 23,
Brand Code No.
03, 15, 42
Hamlin/Regal 22, 23, 24, 25, 26
TV/VCR Combo 21 & 23, 22
Jerrold/G.I. 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08,
Fisher VCR 33, 37, 38, 36
18
TV 25
Oak 27, 28, 29
Funai VCR 41
Panasonic 19, 20, 21
General Electric VCR 32, 07, 12
Pioneer 14, 15
TV 02, 18, 03, 07
Scientific Atlanta 09, 10, 11
TV/VCR Combo 27 & 24, 25
Tocom 16, 17
Goldstar VCR 35
Zenith 12, 13
TV 03, 13, 12, 30, 46
TV/VCR Combo TV code & 35
Hitachi VCR 11, 07, 08
Separate Components
TV 31, 13, 03, 32
Tape Deck Codes
HQ VCR 15
Instant Replay VCR 12, 11
Brand Code No.
JC Penny VCR 12, 08, 07, 33, 17,
Sony 01
39, 40
Aiwa 16, 22, 23
TV 03, 02, 30, 07
Denon 13
JVC VCR 17, 47, 48, 49, 39,
40 Fisher 30
TV 28, 29 JCV 03, 04
Kenwood VCR 17, 39, 35, 40 Kenwood 07, 08
KTV TV 33, 13, 03, 23, 34 Nakamichi 15
LXI (Sears) VCR 41, 35, 08, 36, 37, Onkyo 09, 10, 21
33, 38
Panasonic 19
TV 02, 03, 11, 25, 19,
Philips 24
12
Pioneer 02, 20
Magnavox VCR 13, 11, 12, 10
RCA 26, 27
TV 11, 12, 13, 03, 43,
Sansui 15, 18
47
TV/VCR Combo 11, 18, 47 & 12, 13 Sharp 13
Marantz VCR 17, 39, 40 Teac 14, 17
Technics 05, 06, 19
Marta VCR 35
Memorex VCR 12, 38 Yamaha 11, 12
Minolta VCR 08, 07
CD Player Codes
Mitsubishi/MGA VCR 26, 27, 28, 29
Brand Code No.
TV 24, 03, 12
Sony 01
Multitech VCR 28, 41, 24
Aiwa 30, 32
NEC VCR 17, 39, 40
Denon 24
TV 03, 12
Fisher 27
Olympic VCR 12, 11
JVC 05, 06, 07
Optimus VCR 27
Kardon 40
Panasonic VCR 09, 10, 11, 12
Kenwood 08, 09, 10
TV 18, 16, 17, 07, 49
Magnavox 22, 23
TV/VCR Combo 18 & 11, 12
Nakamichi 14
Pentax VCR 08, 07
Onkyo 17, 18
Philco VCR 11, 12
Panasonic 29
TV 11, 13, 03
Philips 22, 26
Philips VCR 13, 11, 12
Pioneer 02, 13
TV 11
RCA 12, 38, 39
Pioneer VCR 11
Sansui 14, 16, 34
TV 37, 18, 19
Sanyo 27
Portland TV 03, 08
Shewood 41
Quasar VCR 11, 12, 09, 10, 06
Sharp 24, 28
TV 18, 07, 48
Teac 15, 25, 37
TV/VCR Combo 18, 48 & 12, 09, 10
Technics 03, 04, 29
Radio Shack TV 02, 12, 24, 23
Yamaha 19, 20, 21
RCA/PROSCAN VCR 07, 08, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 16
TV 02, 03, 04, 05, 06,
07, 08, 44, 45
TV/VCR Combo 18 & 11
Realistic VCR 12, 33, 31, 38, 27,
41
Sansui VCR 17
Singer VCR 18
Receiver/Amplifier Codes
Code No.
25, 16, 24 Brand Code No.
26, 12, 13, 03
Sony 01
23, 27 & 24, 25, 29
Aiwa 22, 27
33, 38 Denon 12, 13, 14
25 Fisher 34
15, 16, 24, 38, 26,
JVC 05, 06
27, 28, 29
Kenwood 03, 04
23, 12
Magnavox 35
30, 31
Nakamichi 16
14, 13, 15
Onkyo 09, 20
18
Panasonic 21
41, 30
Philips 24
14, 09
Pioneer 02, 25
13, 11, 12, 41
RCA 28, 29, 31
11, 12, 03
Sansui 16, 17, 23
41
Sharp 12, 30
23, 39, 40
Teac 15, 18, 19
23 & 41
Technics 07, 08, 21
35
Yamaha 10, 11
17, 39, 40
17, 39, 41, 40
12, 11
Mini Hi-Fi component system codes
15, 14
19, 14 Brand Code No. for each section
Receiver CD Tape
31, 03, 12
30, 31, 38, 34, 35 Sony 01 01 01
Admiral 33 33 –
13, 03, 15, 12
33, 17, 39, 40 Aiwa 22 30 –
34 27 32 16
Denon 12 24 13
09, 10
Garrard 19 37 –
Harman 38 43 –
Jensen 37 31 29
JVC 06 06 04
05 05 03
Kenwood 04 09 08
03 08 07
Marantz 32 26 28
Mclntosh 39 43 –
Onkyo 09 17 09
Panasonic 21 29 19
Pioneer 25 13 20
RCA 26 11 25
Sansui 17 16 18
Sharp 30 28 –
12 24 13
Sounde-sigh 36 35 –
Teac 15 – 14
Technics 21 29 19
07 03 05
08 04 06
Yamaha 10 19 11
11 20 12
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems setting up
or using the Remote Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go
through the procedures described under "Setting Up
the Commander". If the code that's listed first for
your component doesn't work, try all the codes listed
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".
• When setting up the component, if you press the
wrong button, move the slide switch to a different
position. Then reset the slide switch and start the
procedures over again.
• Check that the slide switch is set to the component
you want to control.
• 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 batteries you're using are not worn
out, and that they're inserted correctly. Note that
whenever you remove the batteries — to replace
them, for example — the preset codes are erased from
memory and must be reset.
• Check that the component has infrared remote
capability. For example, if your component didn't
come with a remote, it probably isn't capable of being
controlled by a remote commander.
• If your video components are connected to an audio
system, make sure you've set up the Commander as
described in "Setting Up Video Components That Are
Connected to an Audio system".
Specifications
Operable distance Approximately 7 m (23 ft.)
(varies depending on the component
of each manufacturer)
Power requirements Two size AA batteries (not supplied)
Battery life Approx. 6 months
(varies depending on frequency of
use)
69 × 195 × 40 mm (w/h/d)
Dimensions
× 7 × 1
(2 3 / 3 / 5 / inches)
4 4 8
Mass Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz)
(not including batteries)
Supplied Accessories Label (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
RM-V12.3-856-606-12 (1). NO.1