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The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components.
If you're using the Commander with a Sony component, you won't need to preset the Commander before you start using it. To set up the Commander to use with other (non-Sony) manufacturers' components, or to use with a component that is not preset at the factory, you'll need to follow the instructions in this manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for your components. (See the supplied "Component Code Numbers" also.)
Component that can be preset | Button | Factory setting |
TV | TV | Sony TV |
VCR | VCR | Sony VHS VCR |
Cable box/ Digital satellite receiver/ DVD player/ TV/ VCR | CBL/SA T | — |
DVD | Sony DVD player |
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment.
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to 6 months. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use with the Commander.
Note
On the CBL/SAT and DVD buttons, "cable box", and "DVD player" are assigned respectively at the factory. But you can also assign other components on these buttons. For details, see "Changing the Component Type on the CBL/SAT and DVD buttons."
If you press a wrong button in step 4
Press and release the S (set) bu tton and then go back to step 3.
If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...
Tip
You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery compartment lid.
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your component and you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is not listed in the "Component Code Numbers" tables), try these steps.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and search for another code.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see "Troubleshooting."
At the factory, "cable box" is assigned on the CBL/SAT button and "DVD player" on the DVD button. By completing the following procedure, you can change this setting so that you can set up any component on these buttons.
to assign a VCR
to assign a digital satellite receiver
to assign a TV
to assign a cable box
to assign a DVD player
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders supplied with your components.
To set up the Commander.
Component select buttons.
To switch to the operations of each component, press the button on which that component is assigned.
Volume up: +
Volume down: –
To mute the volume on TV.
To turn on and off the power of the selected component.
and
TV: To operate the Picture-in-Picture function. Press each button or combination of buttons as described in the table below.
VCR:
: To play.
: To stop.
: To rewind.
: To fast-forward.
REC: To record, press while pressing .
TV: To change the input mode.
VCR: To switch the antenna output.
TV: To display the current channel on TV.
VCR: To expose the on-screen display.
TV/VCR: To move the cursor upward, downward, to the left, or to the right.
TV/VCR: To call up the MENU display.
and
To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and ENT).
TV: To operate SLEEP function on the TV. (Works only for a TV with the SLEEP function.)
VCR: To change the input mode.
TV/VCR: To enter the selection.
Channel up: +
Channel down: –
TV/cable box: To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV's manufacturer.
Notes
Press | To |
PIP | Turn on/off the "window" picture. |
GUIDE | Turn off the "window" picture. |
or | Change the TV channel in the "window" picture. |
Change the input mode of the "window" picture. | |
Move the location of the "window" picture. | |
Swap the "main" picture and the "window" picture. | |
Freeze the "window" picture. |
To use the "FAVORITE" function.
: To exit the mode.
To switch the output of the digital satellite receiver to the TV. (When you connect a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program.)
To scroll through the Master Guide.
To call up the MENU display.
and
To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and ENT).
To bring up the Master Guide.
To bring up the Station Index.
To select the channel that's highlighted.
To bring up the Station Index when a program guide is not displayed.
Channel up: +
Channel down: –
To page through the guide when a program guide is displayed.
To tune to the last tuned station.
To select numbers 10 and above. For example, to select track 15, press PIP and then press 5.
: To play.
: To rewind.
: To fast-forward.
: To stop.
: To pause.
To display the title menu.
To change the sound.
To show the current play status on the screen.
To move the cursor upward, downward, to the left, or to the right.
To display the DVD menu.
Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen.
To enter the setting. To set items selected from the screen.
To clear the selected characters from the screen.
To switch the subtitle.
To execute items selected from the screen.
To proceed to next/previous location or song.
To return to the last previous screen.
Operable distance | Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the component of each manufacturer) |
Power requirements | Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied) |
Battery life | Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of use) |
Dimensions | Approx. 51.8 × 195 × 31 mm (w / h/ d ) (2 1/ 8 × 7 3/ 4 × 1 1/ 4 in.) |
Mass | Approx.100 g (3.5 oz.) (not including batteries) |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander
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.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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