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Sony RM-AV2000 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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3-861-979-11(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
RM-AV2000
© 1997 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-861-979-11(1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-AV2000 © 1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 For the customers in the U.S.A. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander This 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Changing the programmed commands ... 23 Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ... 24 Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony Components only) ... 24 Adding a Command that is Required when Selecting a Component ... 25 Turning Off the Power of All Components by a Single Button Operation —...
  • Page 5 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls — Hold Function ... 30 Protecting your settings and “learned” signals — Preset Lock Function ... 31 Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander ... 32 Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ... 33 Additional Information Precautions ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert six size AA(R6) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and - on the batteries with the + and - on the battery compartment. (for backlight) When to replace the batteries Batteries for remote control...

  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Controls

    Location and Function of Controls SYSTEM CONTROL LIGHT VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER CHANNEL ± – – ≠ 1 Component display area Displays the name of the component selected. 2 LCD touch key display The keys used for operating each component are displayed.

  • Page 8: Basic Operations

    Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures.
  • Page 9 Press the Component Select button* for the desired component. The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash. ENTER * When you set the component code of the DVD or DBS/CBL button,press repeatedly until the desired component is displayed.

  • Page 10: Checking If The Code Number Works

    Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works Press the corresponding Component Select button for the component you have set up. The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display. TV/VIDEO RECALL ENTER...

  • Page 11: Operating Your Components With The Remote Commander

    Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8). D.SKIP CLEAR SHUFFLE ENTER SYSTEM CONTROL LIGHT VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER CHANNEL ± –...
  • Page 12 “TV/VIDEO” + “4” : VIDEO4 “TV/VIDEO” + “5” : VIDEO5 “TV/VIDEO” + “6” : VIDEO6 When you use a Sony TV, the above commands are preset. For other brands, it is possible to “teach” the above double- key operations using the learning...

  • Page 13: Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations - Learning Function

    Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following “learning” procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the learning function to change the signal of individual keys and buttons after setting the component code number (page 8).
  • Page 14 Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) Press the key or button on the Commander you want to “teach”. “LEARN” flashes and the only pressed key remains on the dislplay. LEARN To teach on the CHANNEL +/–, VOLUME +/– or MUTING buttons Press the corresponding button.
  • Page 15 For accurate learning •Do not move the remote units during the learning procedure. •Be sure to keep holding down the button of the other remote control until you hear the confirmation beep. •Use fresh battery in both remote units. •Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light.

  • Page 16: Changing Or Erasing The Function Of A Learned Key Or Button

    Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of a learned key or button To change the learned function, clear it first and perform learning again. To clear the learned function of a single key or button After Step 2, while pressing the RESET key, press the key or button you want to erase.

  • Page 17: Using The Option Button

    To use the OPTION button, first assign a component on it. Then you can either use it as it is with a Sony component, set a component code (page 8), or “teach” the keys and buttons necessary remote control signals (page 15).

  • Page 18: Advanced Features

    Using the OPTION button (continued) •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure. •If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 and 9. •If you need to program some signals by the “learning”...
  • Page 19 Notes • If you have programmed any signal on the VOLUME or MUTING buttons by learning (page 13) for certain components, that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of TV or amplifier when you select that component. •...

  • Page 20: Executing A Series Of Commands - System Control Function

    SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3. At the factory, SYSTEM CONTROL 1 and 2 are not programmed yet, but a series of Power- on Commands for Sony Components is programmed on the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button. Programming a series of...
  • Page 21 That program will be displayed. (Note that the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button is factory preset with standard Power- on Command for nearly all Sony Components.) To program a new series of operations, clear the program first (see page 23).

  • Page 22: Executing The Programmed Commands

    Executing a Series of Commands — SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (continued) Tip for programming on SYSTEM CONTROL button After the series of input commands is executed, the Commander displays the touch keys of the component of the final step. By programming an often-used component’s command as the final step, you can save the step of pressing a Component Select button when you start...

  • Page 23: Changing The Programmed Commands

    While pressing the RESET key again, press SYSTEM CONTROL 3 again. DBS TUNER RESET CBL CD The series of the Power-on commands for Sony Components are set and the programmed operations are displayed in order. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM CONTROL...

  • Page 24: Adding An Extra Function To The Component Select Buttons

    Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony Components only) When using Sony components, you can program the Power-on signal for each component on a Component Select button. You can select the desired component and power it on by just pressing that Component Select button.

  • Page 25: Adding A Command That Is Required When Selecting A Component

    Adding a Command that is Required when Selecting a Component In addition to the original function of selecting the operating keys and buttons of the desired component, the Component Select button can have another remote control signal by “learning” (see page 13). For example, if you always have to change input select of the amplifier to CD when listening to the CD player, program...

  • Page 26: System Power-Off Function (For Sony Components Only)

    Single Button Operation — System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only) When the System Power-Off function is active, you can turn off all Sony components just by pressing the COMMANDER OFF button for three seconds. To set the System Power-Off...

  • Page 27: Assigning Other Components To The Component Select Buttons

    Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons In addition to using the OPTION button as an extra Component Select button, assign another component to any Component Select button. For example, if you have two VCRs and two CD players, you can use the VCR3 button as the Component Select button for your second CD player.
  • Page 28 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons (continued) •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure. •If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 and 9.

  • Page 29: Programming A Frequently Used Key Operation To System Control Buttons

    Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation to SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons In addition to their original System Control functions (see page 19), SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can be programmed to “learn” any remote control signal. As they operate independently from other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can work as one-touch buttons without any preceding operation...

  • Page 30: Using Other Functions

    Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation to SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued) Press the SYSTEM CONTROL button you want to teach. SYSTEM CONTROL “LEARN” flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL button stays lit. LEARN Press and hold down the button of the remote control until you hear a beep.

  • Page 31: Protecting Your Settings And "Learned" Signals - Preset Lock Function

    Protecting your settings and “learned” signals — Preset Lock function You can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or clear any of your component code settings (page 8), “learned” signals (pages 13, 25, 29, etc.), System Control settings, (page 20), volume setting (page 18), or System Power-off setting (page 26).

  • Page 32: Changing The Auto Power-Off Time Of The Commander

    Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander The Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto Power-Off). To change this time, perform the following procedure. You can set the Auto Power-Off time up to 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, or disable the Auto Power-Off function.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Backlight Of The Display Window

    Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically after 10 seconds. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. You can adjust the backlight Automatic- Off time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds in the units of 10 seconds) and the brightness (bright or dim).

  • Page 34: Additional Information

    Additional Information Precautions •Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction. •Do not leave the unit in a location hear heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below. Symptom Remedy You cannot operate the • Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is components.
  • Page 36 Customer Support Information After you have read through this manual, if you still can not get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. Remedy • Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Appendix Table of Preset Functions KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER). TV/VIDEO To change the input mode.

  • Page 38: Dvd

    Table of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn to the power on and off. 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen. To select numbers 10 and above. ENTER To enter the setting. To set items selected from the screen.

  • Page 39: Dbs

    KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press0 and 5 ( or, press 5 and ENTER) DISPLAY To turn on the display. GUIDE To bring up Master Guide.

  • Page 40: Amp

    Table of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 To select the input source: VIDEO 3 To select the input source: To select the input source: TV TAPE...

  • Page 41: Dat

    KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number. 0 selects track 10. To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. To select numbers 10 and above.

  • Page 42: Deck B/A

    Table of Preset Functions (continued) DECK B/A KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION D.SKIP To select the tape deck : Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only). To rewind. To reverse. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press ( while pressing REC. First release (, then release REC.

  • Page 43: Lcd Touch Key Display Table

    LCD Touch Key Display Table Memo for component select buttons If you assign other components on Component Select buttons, use the space below as your meno. New component n New component n Keys for each component The followings are the tables of the keys available for each component, which are useful if you use them as a memorandum of learned keys.
  • Page 44 LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 RESET C+C- V+ V- TV/VIDEO ENTER RESET C+C- V+ V- TV/VIDEO ENTER RESET C+C- V+ V- TV/VIDEO ENTER DISPLAY SLEEP WIDE SOUND MENU ANT SW FIELD ON/OFF P IN P CLEAR DISPLAY SLEEP...
  • Page 45 RESET RESET (LD player) C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY AUDIO SUBTITLE SUBTITLE ON/OFF TITLE DVD MENU RETURN CLEAR ENTER C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY D.SKIP SLEEP WIDE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE P IN P CLEAR ENTER POWER ANGLE MENU EXECUTE POWER ANGLE EXECUTE MODE CONTINUE...
  • Page 46 LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) (cable box) RESET C+C- V+ V- ENTER RESET C+C- V+ V- TV/VIDEO ENTER RESET C+C- V+ V- ENTER INPUT DISPLAY SELECT AUDIO ANGLE SLEEP WIDE TITLE MENU ANT SW RECALL P IN P DISPLAY SLEEP WIDE TITLE...
  • Page 47 RESET RESET RESET C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY D.SKIP SLEEP SUBTITLE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE RETURN CLEAR ENTER C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY D.SKIP TAPE DAT/MD SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE RETURN CLEAR ENTER C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY D.SKIP TAPE DAT/MD SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE RETURN...
  • Page 48 LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) DECK A DECK B RESET C+C- V+ V- ENTER RESET C+C- V+ V- ENTER DECK D.SKIP SLEEP TAPE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE MODE RETURN CLEAR DECK D.SKIP SLEEP TAPE SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE MODE RETURN CLEAR POWER...
  • Page 49 TUNER RESET Digital RESET Surround Processor (DSP) C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY AUDIO SLEEP WIDE SOUND ANT SW FIELD ON/OFF ENTER BAND SHIFT C+C- V+ V- DISPLAY AUDIO TAPE DAT/MD SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE T.TONE ENTER SHIFT TUNER POWER FAVORITE ANGLE TUNER PHONO MENU...
  • Page 50 LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) Full display You can use the following tables as a memorandum for the OPTION button or for any component. RESET LEARN NG TV VCR C+C- V+ V- SC1 SC2 SC3 MU TV/VIDEO SUBTITLE ENTER RESET LEARN NG TV VCR...

  • Page 51: Quick Reference Of Operations

    Quick Reference of Operations Press Set a component code COMMANDER OFF Program to the keys or buttons on a COMMANDER OFF component (learning function) Assign a component COMMANDER OFF to the OPTION button Assign other components to the Component Select Component Select buttons Change the volume...

  • Page 52: Index

    33 brightness 33 touch keys 43 Learning Function 13 LIGHT button 7, 33 Locking the controls 30 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan MUTING button 7, 19 OPTION button 17 P, Q, R Power-On command System Control Function 20...

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