Sony RM-AX4000 Quick Start Manual

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Integrated Remote Commander
RM-AX4000
Operating Instructions

Quick Start Guide

Refer to the PDF file "Operating
Instructions"
Refer to the PDF file "Operating Instructions" for more information and for
troubleshooting.
How to display the PDF file "Operating Instructions"
The PDF file "Operating Instructions" will be installed when the AX Remote
Editor software is installed. Click [Start] - [All Programs] - [Sony Remote
AX] - [RM-AX4000 Operating Instructions] on your PC.
You need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, or Adobe Reader software in
your PC.
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Declaration of Conformity
WARNING
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: RM-AX4000
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
Responsible Party:
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Sony Electronics Inc.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San
Diego, CA 92127 USA
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
personnel only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
WARNING
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
You are cautioned that any changes or
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
modifications not expressly approved in this
accept any interference received, including
manual could void your authority to operate this
interference that may cause undesired
equipment.
operation.
Owner's Record
Notice for users
The model number is located on the rear of the
On the supplied software
unit and the serial number is located in the battery
compartment. • Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the
Record the serial number in the space provided software or the manual accompanying it in
below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your whole or in part, or renting the software without
Sony dealer regarding this product. the permission of the copyright holder.
Model No. RM-AX4000 • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial
Serial No. damage, or loss of profits, including claims made
by third parties, arising out of the use of the
INFORMATION: software supplied with this unit.
• In the event a problem occurs with this software
This equipment has been tested and found to
as a result of defective manufacturing, SONY
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
will replace it.
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
However, SONY bears no other responsibility.
are designed to provide reasonable protection
• The software provided with this unit cannot be
against harmful interference in a residential
used with equipment other than that which is so
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
designated.
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
• Please note that, due to continued efforts to
installed and used in accordance with the
improve quality, the software specifications may
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
be changed without notice.
radio communications. However, there is no
• Operation of this unit with software other than
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
that provided is not covered by the warranty.
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
Program © 2005 Sony Corporation
harmful interference to radio or television
Documentation © 2005 Sony Corporation
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are
to correct the interference by one or more of the
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
following measures:
Corporation in the United States and/or other
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
countries.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
All other trademarks and registered trademarks
and receiver.
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
– Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
respective holders.
different from that to which the receiver is
In this guide, ™ and ® marks are not specified.
connected.
Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
Incorporated.
technician for help.
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition,
If you have any questions about this product, you
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and
may call; Sony Electronics Support 1-866-922-7669
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition are
or http://www.sony.com/remotesupport
mentioned as Windows XP in this guide.
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is
mentioned as Windows 2000 in this guide.
Comfortable operation with
the Remote Commander
You can easily transfer a variety of settings from your PC to the Remote Commander using the AX
Remote Editor software.
Easy setup on your PC!
AX Remote Editor
Transfer setting files to
the Remote Commander
Comfortable
operation
The Setup Wizard helps you make all the
necessary settings!
You can also set up the
Remote Commander yourself,
without using a PC. See the
Use the Remote Commander to control all
PDF file "Operating
your components!
Instructions" for details.
qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
Location and function of
You can automatically carry out the entire
program by pressing one button.
controls
qs Display title
Shows the title of the LCD Display. If a page
number such as "/1" appears, multiple pages
are available. If you press the number, next
page displays.
1 qs
qd Touch-keys
The keys are used for setting the Remote
Commander and operating each component
qd
appear on the LCD display.
2
qf SYNC-UP button
qf
3
Used to synchronize with the status of a
component .
4 qg
X PRESS COMMANDER
BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT OFF qg TIMER button
5 qh
Used to set the timer program on/off.
6 VOLUME CHANNEL
EPG MENU qj
qh COMMANDER OFF button
7
qk Turns the power of the Remote Commander
OK
8
off.
ql
EXIT TOOLS
9
qj LIGHT button
w;
MUTING RECALL
0
SYSTEM CONTROL Used to brighten the backlight in the dark.
1 2 3 4 MORE ALL OFF
wa Press the button once to turn on/off the light.
qk CHANNEL +/– buttons
ws
Selects the channel.
qa wd
ql VOLUME +/– buttons
The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Adjusts the volume.
w; RECALL button
1 Clock display
wa ALL OFF button
Displays the clock, the transmission mark, the
ws MUTING button
battery mark and the timer mark.
Silences the sound. Press the button to silence,
2 Label keys and again to return to the previous volume
Different keys appear depending on the
level.
selected display. The Label keys are used
wd MORE button
mainly to choose the XPRESS function/
The System Control keys (SYSTEM5-8) are
component/System Control/Timer/setting
displayed as the Label keys. When you press a
items, etc. You can change the names of the
System Control key, its macro is performed.
XPRESS function, components, System Control
Note on the LCD display's power
key and Timer as the Label keys.
on/off
3 COMPONENT button
To turn on the LCD display, press any button
The component names appear as the Label
except the COMMANDER OFF button.
keys. When you press a component name, the
To turn off the LCD display, press the
operating display for that component appears.
COMMANDER OFF button. If you do not use the
4 BACK button
Remote Commander within 5 minutes, the LCD
Used to return to the previous display.
display automatically turns off.
5 XPRESS button
This interval can also be changed.
The XPRESS names appear as the Label keys.
When you press an XPRESS name, the
operating display for that XPRESS function
appears, and its macro is performed.
6 MENU button
Calls up the menu screen for components that
have menu function.
7 EPG button
8 OK and Cursor Control buttons
9 EXIT button
q; TOOLS button
Preparing
Features
The RM-AX4000 Remote Commander provides
centralized control of all your AV components
from a single remote control and saves the trouble
Unpacking
of operating different AV components with
different remote control devices. The following are
its main features. Check the contents of the package before using the
Remote Commander.
Control up to 16 components
With the Remote Commander, you can control up
• Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)
to 16 components, including your TV, VCR, DVD,
CD, RCVR, etc.
Centralized control of Sony AV components
with this one Remote Commander
The Remote 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.
• USB mini cable (1)
Remote control signals for non-Sony
components are also preset
The Remote Commander also recognizes the preset
codes for most major brands components, as well
as Sony. Just select the corresponding codes to
control all your AV components.
• CD-ROM for the AX Remote Editor software,
PDF file Operating Instructions (1)
XPRESS functions for executing a series of
commands to operate several AV
components, just by pressing one key.
Groups of commands from different components
can be set onto up to 8 XPRESS keys. For example,
when you watch a DVD using a TV and amplifier/
receiver, you just press one key to on/off each
component, select the correct inputs. Available
• Quick Start Guide (1)
keys for the XPRESS function appear on the LCD
• Preset code lists (1)
display. Also, XPRESS function can memorize the
• Warranty Card (1)
status of power on/off, input selector for each
component, and send a signal to synchronize the
status which you want without reference to the
Installing the batteries
component's status.
The AX Remote Editor software allows you to
Slide and open the battery compartment lid and
make advanced settings for the Remote
insert four size AA (R6) alkaline batteries (not
Commander.
supplied). Be sure to line up the + and – of the
batteries with the + and – of the battery
Air-Slide executes an XPRESS function by
compartment.
"sliding your finger" across the LCD
display
You can also perform an XPRESS function by
sliding your finger in a set pattern across the
Remote Commander's LCD Display. This function
is called an "Air-Slide", and 6 different patterns are
available.
The AX Remote Editor software allows you to
make advanced settings for the Remote
Commander.
Clock display and Timer function
Up to 8 Timer macros can be programmed to
automatically turn on/off components and other
controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.).
Learning function lets you program other
remote control signals you may need
The Remote Commander's learning function can
learn the remote control infrared signals of non-
preset components. The Remote Commander can
learn remote control signals (infrared signals only)
of other devices such as air conditioners, lights, etc.
(some specific appliances or functions may not be
available).
System Control function executes a series
When to replace the batteries
of commands (a macro) by pressing one
button/key
The Remote Commander has special buttons/keys, When replacing the batteries, do it
which can be programmed to perform a series of
quickly. Otherwise, the memory settings
commands (a macro) just by pressing one button/
for the clock will be erased. The clock
key. You can program up to 8 System Control
does not work while replacing the
macros.
batteries.
KeyMacro function allows you to select a
Alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months (a Sony
channel with a single key
TV turned On/Off up to approx. 300 times per
The Remote Commander allows you to program a
day). If the Remote Commander does not operate
macro for a key to operate an AV component. For
properly, the batteries are getting weak and E
example, you can create a macro that enters the
appears on the LCD display. When the LCD
numbers 1, 2, and 3, to select channel 123 just by
display dims or the backlight for the touch keys
pressing one key.
grows dim, the batteries are getting weak; replace
The AX Remote Editor software allows you to
them.
make advanced settings for the Remote
Commander.
Notes on replacing the batteries
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
Easy-to-operate Touch-key LCD with blue
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins or
back light
other metallic objects. This can generate heat if
The Remote Commander has a Touch-key LCD
the positive and negative terminals of the
that changes keys and labels according to the
batteries accidentally come into contact with
selected component. The Remote Commander is
metallic objects.
easy to operate as only the keys necessary to
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long
operate the selected component are shown. The
time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from
display backlight allows operation even in the
battery leakage and corrosion.
dark.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the same
time.
"AX Remote Editor" for easy Remote
• When you replace the batteries, replace them
Commander setup
both with new ones.
The supplied software "AX Remote Editor" allows
you to set up the Remote Commander on your PC
and download the settings to the Remote
Commander. Various advanced settings can also be
made easily on your PC.
Specifications
See the PDF file "Operating Instructions" for the
Specifications.
4
Setting the clock Set the hour and AM (or PM) by
pressing the F or f button.
When you install batteries the first time, the
The selected hour and AM (or PM) flash.
Remote Commander enters clock setup mode.
"DS_TIME" appears as the Display title.
"STD_TIME" lights and "SET" and "DS_TIME"
flash on the Label keys.
STD_TIME: standard time
DS_TIME: daylight savings time
SU
LEARN
DS_TIME
NG
SET [STD_TIME] DS_TIME
1
Press "STD_TIME" or "DS_TIME"
Next, press the g button. The hour and AM (or
on the Label keys.
PM) are set.
"00" (minute) and "SET" flash.
or
SU
LEARN
CLOCK
AM NG
The current setting is shown inside the [ ],
while the other flashes.
If the summer time (daylight savings time) is
used in your area, press the DS_TIME key.
When the time change occurs (in spring and
SET STD_TIME
autumn), the Remote Commander will
automatically adjust itself.
Note
If the summer time is not used in your area,
If you press the G button, the hour and AM (or
press the STD_TIME key.
PM) are set and the setting mode returns to
step 3.
2
Press "SET" on the Label keys.
5
Set the minute by pressing the F or
SET
f button.
The selected minute flashes.
A beep sounds, "SET" and "SU" flash, and
"12:00 AM" lights on the Clock display.
SU
LEARN
CLOCK
AM NG
SET STD_TIME
3
Set the day of the week by pressing
If you want to finish the clock setting, go to
step 6.
the F or f button.
The selected day of the week flashes.
SU
LEARN
CLOCK
NG
SU : Sunday
MO : Monday
TU : Tuesday
WE : Wednesday
TH : Thursday
SET STD_TIME
FR : Friday
SA : Saturday
Notes
• If you press the g button, the minute is set
and the setting mode returns to step 3.
• If you press the G button, the minute is set
and the setting mode returns to step 4.
6
Press "SET" on the Label keys.
SET
Next, press the g button. The day of the week
is set.
"12" (hour) "AM" and "SET" flash.
The beep sounds, and the clock starts from the
SU
LEARN CLOCK
AM NG
0 second of the current minute.
Note
If you press the SET key in any step above, the
SET STD_TIME
clock starts from the 0 second of the current
minute.
Note
If you press the G button, the day of the week
is set and setting mode skips to step 5.
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