Sony RM-VL700 Operating Instructions (primary manual) Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2 For the customers in the U.S.A. WARNING 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: Features
Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting the type and code number of each component (page 8). Learning function for programming various other remote control signals This Commander has a Learning function, to “learn”...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ... 26 Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only) ... 26 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons ... 27 Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button ...
Page 5 Appendix Table of Preset Functions ... 35 TV ... 35 VCR ... 36 CBL (Cable box) ... 36 SAT ... 37 DVD ... 37 CD ... 38 MD ... 38 DAT ... 38 DECK ... 38 AMP ... 39 Digital Cable Box ... 39 Index ...
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert two size AA(R6) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to match up the + and – indications on the batteries with the + and – indications on the battery compartment.
Page 7: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls * Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visual component. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier’s volume when you select an audio component. You can change this setting also (page 24.) Note The function of the control buttons varies depending on settings/operating modes.
Page 8: Basic Operations
Audio and Visual Components — Setting component codes 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 button lights up, and all other buttons turn off. Press the Number buttons to enter the three-digit component code number. Press ENT. The Component Select button turns off. If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off, it means that the...
Page 10: Checking If The Code Number Works
Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works Power on the component with its power switch. Press the corresponding Component Select button for the component you have set up. The Component button lights up when you press it, and turns off when you release it.
Page 11: Setting A Component Code By The Search Function
Setting a component code by the Search function You can find a code number available for a component that doesn’t have one in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”. Before starting the Search function Set each component to the following status so that the Search function works effectively.
Page 12: Operating Your Components With The Remote Commander
Start over from the beginning. To cancel setup, press SET. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8). Example: To operate a video cassette recorder Press the desired Component Select button.
Page 13: To Control The Volume
Press any Player Control button. See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 35) for the functions of buttons for each component. Note The remote control signals may be different for some components or functions. In this case, program the remote control signals with the Learning function (see page 15).
Page 14: Notes On Operating Your Components
“TV/VIDEO” + “2” : LINE2 “TV/VIDEO” + “3” : LINE3 “TV/VIDEO” + “4” : LINE4 “TV/VIDEO” + “5” : DV in When you use a Sony VCR, the above commands are preset. For other brands, it is possible to “teach” the above sequential button operations using the Learning function (see page 15).
Page 15: Programming Signals Of Another Remote Control - Learning Function
Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function To operate components or functions which do not work even if you set a component code number, use the following Learning procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons or the Commander to operate the functions of another remote control.
Page 16 Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function (continued) Press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be “learned.” Both the SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up, and all other buttons turn off. Press the button on the Commander you want to “teach.”...
Page 17 Press and hold the button on the other remote control, until both the SET indicator and the Component Select button lights up again. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 3.
Page 18: For Accurate Learning
•When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’s amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander. In...
Page 19: Programming Remote Control Signals To The Component Select Buttons
Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons You can “teach” one operating procedure to a Component Select button, so that when you press the Component Select button, the operation is also automatically done. For example, if it is necessary to switch the input selection of an amplifier to DVD when you use a DVD player, “teach”...
Page 20 Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function (continued) 3 Press and hold the button on the other remote control, until the SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the Component Select button turns off.
Page 21: Changing Or Erasing The Function Of A "Learned" Button
Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button To change the “learned” function, clear it first and perform Learning again. To clear the “learned” function of a single button Example: To erase the “learned” function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds.
Page 22 Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function (continued) To erase the learned function of the Component Select button that is TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, DVD or AMP Example: To erase the function “learned” by the TV button While holding SET pressed for over 3 seconds, press and hold the Component Select button you want to erase for a while.
Page 23: Notes On Programming The Signals For An Air-Conditioner
Notes on programming the signals for an air- conditioner About seasonal adjustments If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander. If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly If the Commander can only operate “ON”...
Page 24: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you hear sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier.
Page 25 Press SET. All Component Select buttons flash. While holding MUTING pressed, press VOL + or VOL –. To set all volume controls to Press VOL+ while holding MUTING pressed. All Component Select buttons light up when you press these buttons, and then turn off when you release them.
Page 26: By Pressing That Component Select Button (For Sony Components Only
Component Select button that lights up when you press POWER. Notes • If the component code of a non-Sony brand has been set on a Component Select button, you cannot program the Power-On function on it. If you...
Page 27: Assigning Other Components To The Component Select Buttons
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons You can assign another component to any of the Component Select buttons not being used. Notes • Once you assign another component to a Component Select button, the setting of the component code number will be erased.
Page 28 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons (continued) Each component is assigned to the Number Buttons as follows. 1: VCR 7: MD 3: SAT 8: TV 4: AMP 9: CBL 5: CD 0: DVD 6: TAPE To assign a digital cable box, select the Number button 3(SAT).
Page 29: Copying The Settings Of A Component Select Button To Another Button
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button You can copy the entire settings of a Component Select button to another Component Select button. The settings of the component code (page 8) and the “learned” function (page 15) are copied to a new button.
Page 30: Using Other Functions
Using Other Functions Locking the Controls — Hold Function To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function. While holding POWER pressed, press MUTING and RECALL. The SET indicator flashes once, and the Hold function is set. (once) While the Hold function is on, no function can be operated.
Page 31: Erasing All Settings - To Reset The Commander To Its Factory Settings
Erasing all settings — To reset the Commander to its factory settings You can erase all remote control signals programmed by the “learned“ function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. While holding POWER pressed, press TV/VIDEO and VOL –. The SET indicator and all Component Select buttons light up.
Page 32: 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 near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Search function. • When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’s amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander.
Page 34 For the customers in the U.S.A Customer Support Information After you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. Remedy • Learning has not succeeded. See “For accurate Learning”...
Page 35: Appendix
Appendix Table of Preset Functions Note There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Commander. KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 0POWER To turn on and off. To change the channel. 1 – 9, 0, ENT For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT).
Page 36: Vcr
Table of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 0POWER To turn on and off. 3 q d To change the channel. 1 – 9, 0, ENT For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). 2DISPLAY To expose the on-screen display.
Page 37: Sat
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 0POWER To turn on and off. 3 q d To change the channel. 1 – 9, 0, ENT For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 ( or, press 5 and ENT) 1 TV/VIDEO To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV.
Page 38: Dat
6f (N) To play.* 6F (x) To stop.* 6G (M) To fast-forward.* 6g (m) To rewind.* qdENT (n) To reverse. q f OK (X) To pause.* * Activated when using a double cassette deck (for deck A of Sony component)
Page 39: Amp
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 0POWER To turn on and off. To select the input source: VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 To select the input source: AUX To select the input source: TUNER To select the input source: CD To select the input source: TAPE To select the input...
Page 40: Index
Number buttons 9, 14, 21, 27 P, Q, R, S Power-On function setting 26 Preset components 8 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia T, U Troubleshooting 33 V, W, X, Y, Z VOL buttons 10, 13, 17, 18, 25, 31 Volume Control 10, 13, 24...

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