Sony RM-VS10TV Operating Instructions Manual

Speaker Remote
Commander system
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
RM-VS10TV
Sony Corporation © 2000
Printed in Japan
English
Usage example
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Living room
When watching the television with others, you can enjoy the sound
WARNING
at a volume of your own choice.
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. This equipment
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
Bedside
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
Late-night programs can be enjoyed without disturbing people in
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
other rooms.
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
N Before you begin
Kitchen
Features While away from the television, you can hear the clear sound near at
hand.
• This is a remote control unit with built-in speaker to enhance your
enjoyment of television sound. It is convenient to use if it is
difficult to hear the television sound when there is other
surrounding noise or human voices present.
• The television sound can be easily heard through the high-fidelity,
compact speaker.
Clearer, fuller sound can also be heard when listening to the
television sound.
• The volume control for the speaker enables you to listen to the
sound at the most appropriate volume.
• Because the speaker system uses infrared-ray communication, it
provides great portability, allowing you to carry it around the
room. The sound can be enjoyed anywhere within the range the
infrared rays can reach, such as on top of a table or next to a sofa.
• A microphone is included, which can pick up sound directly from
the television speakers.
Sound coverage range
Transmitter installation can be performed easily, without
troublesome cord connections. The transmitter also operates with
The illustration below shows the approximate area covered by the
a television not equipped with an audio output terminal.
infrared rays emitted from the transmitter.
• The unit is also equipped with a three-hour timer OFF function.
Infrared ray
Even if you forget to turn off the power of the speakers, the power
Approx. 3 m
turns off automatically after three hours to prevent excessive
(118 1 / in.)
8
power consumption.
Transmitter
About Presetting the Commander
Approx. 7 m (23 ft.)
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs.
If you're using the Commander with a Sony brand TV, you won't
need to preset the Commander before you start using it.
To set up the Commander to use with other (no:-Sony)
manufacturers' TV, or to use with an analog cable box, you'll need to
follow the instructions in this manual to preset the Commander with Approx. 3 m
the correct code number for your components. (118 1 / in.)
8
Button Factory setting Component that can be Notes
• This system utilizes infrared rays for communication, so noise (hissing)
preset
from the speaker can increase as the Commander goes farther away
TV Sony TV TV
from the transmitter, even within the range illustrated above. The sound
will also be cut off and noise will be generated if the infrared rays are
CABLE – Analog cable box
blocked. These are characteristics of infrared-ray communication and do
Notes not indicate an equipment malfunciton.
• The Commander can be set up to operate only one component per • Do not place your hand in front of the infrared receptor.
button – unless their code numbers happen to be the same. For • Place the Commander so the infrared receptor of the Commander faces
example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV and a the transmitter. If the Commander is used in a position within the
Panasonic TV simultaneously (because they use different code range illustrated above, the sound can be heard from the speaker of the
numbers). Commander.
• You may not be able to operate even a Sony brand TV with the factory • The sound you hear varies according to the position of the Commander
setting. In such a case, follow the procedure in "Setting the code".
and the transmitter. Try finding a position that yields the best sound.
• Even if there are irregularities in the clarity of the infrared emitter of the
transmitter, this will not influence the range and other functions of the
infrared rays.
Precaution
On operation
Never drop the Commander and transmitter or subject them to
strong shock. This may damage the equipment.
N Preparations
3-220-956-11 (2)
Component code numbers
Preparing the power source of the
TV codes
Commander
Brand
Sony
Installing the batteries Admiral
AOC
Slide open the battery compartment and insert four size AA (R6)
Audinac
batteries (not supplied).
Bell&Howell
Be sure to line up the e and E on the batteries with the e and E on
Brocsonic
the battery compartment.
Craig
1 2
Croslex
Crown
Curtis Mathis
Daewoo
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
General Electric
Gold Star/LG
Hitachi
JC Penny
JVC
When to replace the batteries
KTV
Under normal conditions, batteries will last for up to approximately
LXI (Sears)
60 hours of use (when using Sony LR6 alkaline batteries, for 5 mW
Magnavox
speaker output usage). If the Commander does not operate properly
Mitsubishi/MGA
or the speaker power lamp is dim or off, the batteries might be worn
NEC
out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Panasonic
Notes
Philco
• Replace all batteries with new ones.
Philips
• Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries; otherwise,
Pioneer
your setting of the code number will be erased.
Portland
• The battery life may vary depending on the frequency of use.
Quasar
Radio Shack
Notes on batteries
RCA/Proscan
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of
batteries together.
Samsung
• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
Sanyo
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth, and
Scott
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte
Sharp
from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the
Signature 2000
Commander for a long period of time.
Sylvania
Symphonic
Toshiba
Using on house current
Videch
Wards
to an AC outlet Zenith
Analog cable box codes
Brand
AC power adaptor
(not supplied) Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold/G.I
to DC IN 4.5V jack
Oak
Notes
Panasonic
• If the AC adaptor is removed for more than 20 minutes when
Pioneer
batteries are not inserted, your setting of the code number will be
Scientific Atlanta
erased. It is recommended to use the Commander with the
Tocom
batteries inserted, even when using the Commander with the AC
Zenith
power adaptor.
• Use only the AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not supplied). Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.
Setting by searching for the correct code
If you have tried all the code numbers listed for your component and
Polarity of the plug you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is
not listed in the "Component code numbers" tables), try these steps.
1 Power on the component you want to set up.
Setting the code
2 Press the POWER button while holding the SLEEP button pressed.
3 Press the button for the component on the Commander that you
Setting by entering the code number
want to set up (TV or CABLE).
1 See the tables in "Component code numbers," and find the three-
4 Press and release the CHANNEL + button. Then press and release
digit code number for the desired component.
the POWER button.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that's
listed first to complete the steps below. 5 Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.
For example, if you're setting up a Philips TV, you would use the Each time you press the CHANNEL + button and then the POWER
code number 056. button, a new code number will be transmitted.
Keep trying until your component operates by receiving the
If your component is not listed, see "Setting by searching for the
transmitted signal from the Commander (e.g., the power turns off,
correct code."
SLEEP POWER
the CHANNEL + function works, etc.). Be patient as you do this; it
2 Press the POWER button while holding
may take 60 or 70 tries until the correct code number is located.
the SLEEP button pressed.
CABLE TV 6 When the correct code is found, press the ENT button.
3 Press the button for the component that
you want to set up (TV or CABLE). 7 Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of
your component by pressing the corresponding buttons on the
4 Enter the component's code number.
Commander. If they seem to be working properly, you're done
For example, if you're entering the code
setting up the Commander.
for a Philips TV, you would press
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and
.
search for another code.
Remote If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
Commander "Troubleshooting."
5 Press the ENT button. ENT
6 Aim the Commander to your component and check if you can
operate it using the Commander.
If you press a wrong button in step 4
Press the POWER button while holding the SLEEP button pressed
and then return to step 3.
If you cannot operate your component
• First try repeating these setup procedures using another code listed
for your component (see the tables in "Component code
numbers").
• If after trying all the codes listed for your component you still
cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
method described in "Setting by searching for the correct code."
Tip
You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery
compartment lid and this Operating Instructions manual.
Setting up the transmitter
1
Code No. Connect the transmitter to a TV.
001
A Using the supplied connecting cord
002, 014, 009
• To connect to the LINE OUT jack
012
034
Transmitter
014, 009, 038
003, 012
022, 023, 020, 021
011
023
003, 019, 023
035, 036, 003, 041
to the AUDIO IN B jack
013
022, 013, 020, 021, 023, 003, 015, 042
025
045, 002, 018, 003, 007, 027
003, 013, 012, 030, 046, 050, 051, 049
031, 013, 003, 032
Connecting cord
003, 002, 030, 007
(supplied)
028, 029
033, 013, 003, 023, 034
002, 003, 011, 025, 019, 012, 052
Left channel Right channel
011, 012, 013, 003, 043, 047, 018
(white) (red)
066, 024, 003, 012
003, 012
to the LINE OUT jack
018, 016, 017, 007, 049, 067
068, 035, 031, 011, 013, 003
056, 043, 011
037, 018, 019
003, 008
018, 007, 048 TV
002, 012, 024, 023
053, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008,
• To connect to a headphones jack
044, 045, 046, 018
(The sound does not come out of the television speakers.)
055, 026, 012, 013, 003, 023, 027
023, 025, 054, 069
Transmitter
023, 012
014, 013, 015, 070
014, 009
011, 012, 003
023, 039, 040
060, 019, 014, 052, 059
031, 003, 012
013, 003, 015, 012 to the AUDIO IN A jack
009, 010
Right channel Left channel
(red) (white)
Code No. Connecting cord
(supplied)
022, 023, 024, 025, 026
043, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007,
008, 018, 022
027, 028, 029
019, 020, 021
014, 015
Unimatch plug
009, 010, 011 adaptor to a headphones jack
043, 016, 017 (not supplied) (stereo minijack)
012, 013
to a headphones jack
(stereo phone jack)
TV
Notes
• When the transmitter is connected to a headphones jack, use the
volume control on this Commander to adjust the volume, while
keeping the volume of the TV at an appropriate level.
• Sound from the microphone will be shut off automatically if a
connection cord is connected to the television LINE OUT jack or
headphones jack of a TV.
• The sound sent from the transmitter is monaural. If the input
signal is stereo, it is converted to a monaural signal inside the
transmitter.
B Using the supplied microphone
1 Remove the microphone from
the underside of the transmitter.
2 Tear off the coated paper from
the adhesive surface of the
microphone.
3 Attach the microphone to the television speaker.
Adjust the volume of the TV.
Transmitter
Microphone
(In the middle of the television speaker grill)
Notes
• Wipe off dirt, dust, or moisture on the attached surface of the
speaker with a dry cloth before attaching the microphone to it. The
adhesion of the adhesive label on the microphone recovers if
wiped with a moist cloth.
• Use the LINE OUT jack or the headphones jack of the television if
the speaker surface is made of cloth or other material that can be
easily stripped off.
• Attach the microphone in a position where the sound can be heard
best if the television speaker grill is large or long.
• When the microphone is attached to a stereo television, you can
use either speaker grill, left or right. It makes no difference in the
sound from the speaker of the Commander.
2
Connect the transmitter to a power source.
Transmitter
to an AC outlet
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 9V jack
Note
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
N Operations
Operating a component Remote button descriptions
1 Turn on the transmitter. The infrared emitters light up.
Operating a TV
POWER ON/ OFF
SPEAKER POWER
CABLE TV POWER
SLEEP
2 Turn on the power of the speaker.
VOLUME
INPUT ENT
SPEAKER POWER
SPEAKER POWER VOL
CABLE TV POWER 1 Press before operating the TV.
SLEEP
2 To operate SLEEP function on the TV. (Works only for a TV with
VOLUME CHANNEL
the SLEEP function.)
INPUT ENT
3 TV volume up: +
TV volume down: –
4 To change the input mode.
3 Press the button of the desired component on the Commander (TV
5 To turn on and off the power.
or CABLE). 6 To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5,
press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT).
CABLE TV
7 Channel up: +
Channel down: –
4 Point the Commander directly at the component.
5 Press the button for the function you want to use.
See "Remote button descriptions" for a complete description of
Operating an analog cable box
the buttons on the Commander.
6 Adjust the volume of the speaker of the Commander.
VOL
SPEAKER POWER VOL
CABLE TV POWER
SLEEP
VOLUME CHANNEL
SPEAKER POWER
CABLE TV POWER
INPUT ENT
SLEEP
VOLUME
Notes on using the Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the remote control
supplied with your TV or analog cable box.
INPUT ENT
• Using this Commander will not add additional functions to your
TV or analog cable box. The functions of the Commander are
limited to the functions of the equipment itself. For example, if
your TV does not have a SLEEP function, the SLEEP button on this
1 Press before operating the analog cable box.
Commander will not function with your TV.
2 To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5,
• Some functions of your TV or analog cable box may not work with press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT).
this Commander. 3 To turn on and off the power.
• If your analog cable box can control volume, be sure to set its 4 Channel up: +
volume switch to a medium position. If the volume on the analog Channel down: –
cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust
Notes
your TV's volume with the Commander.
• There may be cases in which you may turn on/off the analog cable box
by pressing the CHANNEL + or CHANNEL – buttons on the Commander.
Notes on adjusting the volume
• If your analog cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume
control to a medium position. If the volume on the analog cable box is
When connecting to the LINE OUT jack
turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV's
• Use the VOL control on the Commander to adjust the speaker
volume with the Commander.
volume.
• If noise increases when the Commander goes outside the range
where the infrared rays reach or when the infrared rays are
obstructed, the mute function operates automatically, and the
sound from the speaker cannot be heard. The mute function is
canceled automatically when the Commander moves closer to the
transmitter or there is no obstruction to the infrared rays.
When using the microphone or connecting to the headphone jack
If you cannot get the desired speaker volume even if you increase the
speaker volume to the maximum using the VOL control of the
Commander, turn up the volume on the television.
Listening to through an earphone (not supplied)
Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack on the
Commander.
EARPHONE jack
You can store your earphone in the battery compartment on the
bottom of the Commander when not in use.
When the Commander is not in use
First turn off the SPEAKER POWER switch on the Commander and
then turn off the POWER switch of the transmitter. Noise may be
heard if the power of the transmitter is turned off first.
Note
The power of the speaker turns off automatically after three hours to
prevent exessive power consumption.
Press the SPEAKER POWER switch again if the power is turned off
while you are watching TV. (The remote control functions can be
used even if the power of the speaker is turned off.)
N Additional information
Troubleshooting
Sound problems
No sound/Muffled sound
• Check that the SPEAKER POWER lamp of the Commander is on.
• Check that the transmitter is turned on.
• Check if the speaker volume control is set to "0" (minimum).
• Check that all connections are correct.
• Turn up the volume on the television.
Distortion
• Check if the volume on the television is turned up too high.
• Check if the SPEAKER POWER lamp is dim or off.
VOL
t Replace the batteries of the Commander.
Loud background static
• Check that the distance between the Commander and the
CHANNEL
transmitter is within the signal connection range. Noise from the
speaker increases as the Commander goes farther away from the
transmitter. This is due to characteristics of the infrared-ray
communication and does not indicate a malfunction of the unit.
• Check that there is no obstruction between the Commander and
the transmitter.
• Make sure that the Commander and component are not exposed to
direct sunlight.
• Change the position or angle of the transmitter.
• Check if the SPEAKER POWER lamp is dim or off.
t Replace the batteries of the Commander.
• If there is another transmitter in operation, turn off the power of
the other transmitter or move it to a location where the infrared
rays do not interfere.
Problems when setting up or using the Commander
To set up the Commander, carefully go through the procedure
described in "Setting the code". If more than one code is listed for
your component and the first one fails, try the next one, and so forth.
If none of the codes work (or if your component is not listed), go to
the steps in "Setting by searching for the correct code."
You cannot set the code
• Make sure that the batteries are not worn out, and that they are
inserted correctly.
You cannot operate the TV or analog cable box with the Commander
in spite of successful setting
• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the
component, and that the Commander is within the remote control
operation distance.
VOL
• Check that there are no obstructions between the Commander and
the component.
• Make sure that the batteries are not worn out.
CHANNEL • Check that the TV or CABLE button is pressed to choose your
desired component.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For
example, if your component did not come with a remote
commander, it probably is not capable of being controlled by a
remote commander.
• Check if your setting of the codes has been changed owing to
mishandling or some other cause.
• Check if your setting of the codes has been erased owing to leaving
the batteries (or AC power adaptor) removed for more than 20
minutes.
t Insert new batteries and repeat the set up procedure.
Noise comes out from the speaker when you press a button
• Check that the distance between the Commander and the
transmitter is within the signal connection range.
Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory
setting by pressing POWER, INPUT and VOL – buttons
simultaneously.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Customer Support Information
If – after you've read through this manual – you still cannot get the
Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer
Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.
Specifications
General
Modulation system Frequency modulation
Carrier frequency 2.3 MHz (monaural)
Transmitter TMR-IF10M
Power source DC IN 9 V jack accepts power supplied from the
AC power adaptor for use on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
voltage.
Input Internal microphone or phone jack/stereo mini
jack
Signal connection range Maximum: 7 m* (23 ft.) (when the Commander
is facing directly toward the transmitter)
Dimensions 130 38 70 mm (5 1 / 1 1 / 2 7 / in.)
8 2 8
(w h d)
Mass Approx. 100 g (4 oz.)
Remote Commander RM-VS10
Power source Four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)/
external DC 4.5 V power sources (AC power
adaptor not supplied)
Maximum speaker output
0.8 W
Battery life (for 5 mW speaker output usage)
Approx. 20 hours (using Sony battery R6)
Approx. 60 hours (using Sony alkaline battery
LR6)
Remote control operation distance
Approx. 7 m* (23 ft.) (when facing directly
toward the infrared receptor of your TV/analog
cable box)
Dimensions 93 86 158 mm (3 3 / 3 1 / 6 1 / in.)
4 2 4
(w h d)
Mass Approx. 355 g (13 oz.) (including batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (for the transmitter) (1)
Connecting cords (stereo mini plug 1 y pin plug 2) (1)
Optional accessories
Plug adaptor PC-234HG (stereo mini jack y stereo phone plug)
Connecting cords RK-C310 (pin plug 2 y pin plug 2)
RK-C315 (pin plug 2 y pin plug 2)
RK-C320 (pin plug 2 y pin plug 2)
Connecting cords RK-G129 (stereo mini plug 1y pin plug 2)
Earphone ME-L82
AC power adaptor (for the Remote Commander) AC-E45HG
* The distance may vary depending on using conditions and the
manufacturer and equipment that is used.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Component No.
TV
Analog cable box
It will be useful to write down the code numbers of your components in
the chart above, so that you can refer to them when registering the code
numbers with the Commander.