Sony RM-V50T Operating Instructions

RM-V50T.3-856-752-12 (1). NO.1
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi (face arrière)
RM-V50T
Sony Corporation © 1996 Printed in Japan
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Press and release the ... button.
English
The code number is entered and a long beep
sounds.
Setting up the
Remote Commander
Note
When you fail to enter the code, a short beep sounds.
Before you can start using the Remote Commander,
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Go to "Step 2: Checking if the Code Number
you must first set it up. This manual describes
Works" to finish setting up.
everything you need to know to set up the
Commander.
If you press a wrong button in Step 3
Press the ... button and then go back to Step 2.
About Presetting the
Commander
Step 2: Checking if the Code
This Remote Commander is preset at the factory to
Number Works
operate Sony brand TVs (using code No. 01) and
Sony brand VHS VCRs (using code No. 03). If
1
Power on the component you want to set up
you're using this Commander with a Sony TV and
with its power switch.
a Sony VHS VCR, you won't need to preset the
Commander before you start using it.
2
Aim the Remote Commander at the component
If you use this Remote Commander with other
and press the u button.
(non-Sony) manufacture's TVs and VCRs, or the
The component should power off.
Remote Commander cannot operate even a Sony
TVs and VCRs, you'll need to follow the
instructions in this manual to preset the Remote
Commander with the correct code number for your
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When the component powers off, check that the
TV and VCR.
Commander is operating the other functions of
Note your component, such as programme and
The Commander can be set up to operate only one
volume control.
component of each category (TV or VCR) at a time-unless
their code numbers happen to be the same. For example,
If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be
you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV
Working...
and a Panasonic TV at the same time (because they use
different code numbers).
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using
the other codes listed for your component (See
"Component Code Numbers").
• If–after trying all the codes listed for your
Setting the Code component–you still cannot get the Commander
to work properly, try the search method described
under "Searching for the Correct code."
While pressing
SET, press VCR
or TV. If the Commander Seems to Be Working
Properly...
• You're finished setting up the Commander for
Enter code.
this component.
• If you're setting up more than one component,
you'll need to complete these procedures for each
component you plan to use with the Commander.
Searching for the Correct
Aim at your
component. Code
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your
component and you still cannot get the
NO
Commander to work (or if your component is not
OK?
YES
listed in this manual), try these steps.
1
Power on the component you want to set up
Done
with its power switch. Then while pressing
SET, press VCR or TV.
Step 1: Entering the Code
Number
2
Press and release the PROGR + button. Then
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Refer to "Component Code Numbers", and find press and release the u button.
the two-digit code number for your component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the
number that's listed first to complete the steps
that follow.
For example, if you're setting up a Philips' TV,
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Repeat step 2 until your component powers off.
you would use code number 11.
Pressing PROGR + and u repeatedly will try
every available code until the correct one is
Brand Component Code No.
found. Be patient as you do this; it may take up
Philips TV 11, 12, 13, 17 to about 90 tries until the correct code is
located.
If your component is not listed, see "Searching
for the Correct Code".
2
While pressing SET, press VCR or TV.
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When the component powers off, press and
release the ... button to store the code number
in the Commander's memory.
3
Enter the component's code number.
For example, if you're entering the code for a
Philips' TV, you would press and release 1,
then press and release 1.
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Check that the Commander is operating the
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other functions of your component. Turn on
the component again; then press the
programme and volume control buttons. If the
Commander seems to be working properly,
you're done setting up the Commander.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work
properly, see "Troubleshooting".
Using the Remote
Commander
Operating a Component
1
Press VCR or TV, which you want to operate.
2
Point the Commander directly at the
component.
3
Press the button for the function you want to
use.
See "Remote Button Descriptions" for complete
descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.
Using Fastext
With Fastext you can access pages with one key
stroke. When a Fastext page is broadcast, a colour-
coded menu will appear at the bottom of the screen.
The colours of this menu correspond to the red,
green, yellow and blue buttons on the Remote
Commander.
Press the coloured button which corresponds to the
coloured-coded menu. The page will be displayed
after some seconds.
Releasing the Beep Function
While pressing the u button, press the Á – button.
To operate this function again, press Á + button
while pressing the u button.
Note on Using the Remote Commander
Using this Commander will not increase the functions of
your TV or VCR. The functions of the Commander are
limited to the functions of the TV or VCR itself. For
example, if your TV does not have a mute function, the ¤
button on this Commander will not function with your TV.
Remote Button
Descriptions
When operating the TV, a short beep sounds once
and when operating the VCR, a short beep sounds
twice when pressing the button.
Remote Operates Function
Button
TV,VCR Used to switch to VCR
or TV operation.
TV,VCR Used for setting up the
Commander to operate
your TV and VCR.
VCR Turns on and off the
VCR.
TV Turns off the TV.
TV Changes the input
mode.
VCR Switches the signals
supplied to the TV
(from the antenna or
from the VCR)
TV Switches to the Teletext.
TV Switches to the TV.
Turns on the TV.
TV, VCR Changes the
programme. You can
also turns on the TV
with these buttons.
TV, VCR To select a double-digit
programme number,
press this button and
then the numbers. To
select a number between
10 and 19, press this
button (1-) and a
number button.
TV, VCR To select a number
between 20 and 29,
press this button (2-)
and a number button.
VCR Rewind
TV Fastext button, see the
left. (red)
VCR Play
TV Fastext button, see the
left. (green)
Remote Operates Function Brand
Button
Itt/Nokia
VCR Fast-forward
TV Fastext button, see the JVC
left. (yellow)
VCR Record
REC
Kendo
To record, press (
while pressing r.
VCR Stop
Loewe
TV Fastext, see the left.
(blue)
VCR Pause
TV Mutes volume on TV.
Luxor
Press again to turn
muting off.
Mark
TV Volume up: +
Volume down: –
Matsui
TV, VCR Programme up: +
Programme down: –
Medion
Mitsubishi
Mivar
NEC
Nokia
Component Code
Nokia
Numbers Oceanic
Nordmende
Brand Component Code No.
Sony TV 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Okano
VCR 01, 07 (VTR 1: Betamax)
02, 08 (VTR 2: 8 mm) Onwa
Orion
03, 09 (VTR 3: VHS)
04 (VTR 4: VD)
05 (VTR 5: VD)
Panasonic
06 (VTR 6: VD)
Aiwa TV 51
VCR 33 Philips
Akai TV 56, 61
VCR 34, 43, 41
Alba TV 81, 62 Phonola
VCR 39
Pioneer
Audio sonic TV 81
Radio
Baird VCR 49, 42
Radiola
Bestar TV 11
Roadstar
Blaupunkt TV 24, 26
VCR 18, 30
Blue sky TV 11 SABA
Braudt TV 37
Brionvega TV 48, 46 Samsung
Bush TV 81, 75, 62
VCR 41
CGM TV 27
VCR 46, 15, 44, 45
Sanyo
COMB* TV27&VCR15
Clatronic TV 11, 12
Schneider
VCR 39
Crown TV 22, 33, 65
Daewoo TV 11, 67, 74
SEG
VCR 58, 57
Seleco
COMB* TV74&VCR57
Dual TV 11, 47
Sharp
Fenner TV 68, 06
Ferguson TV 66, 38, 42, 41, 37
Siemens
VCR 23, 24
First line TV 11
Sinudyne
Fisher TV 56
Tandberg
VCR 39
Tatung
Fraba TV 11
Teac
Funai VCR 29
Telefunken
Goldstar TV 09, 15, 16, 11
VCR 52, 46
Thomson
COMB* TV54&VCR52
Goodmans TV 62, 09, 11, 12, 37, 13, 75
Thorn
VCR 58, 12
Grundig TV 24, 25, 07
Toshiba
VCR 15, 21
COMB* TV07&VCR15
Universum
Hitachi TV 52, 53
VCR 47, 35, 48
W. W. House
Hyper TV 23, 06
ICE TV 62
Watson
Inno-Hit TV 08
Irradio TV 62
Component Code No.
Replacing the
TV 34, 35
Lithium Battery
VCR 49
TV 62, 77, 78
If the Remote Commander does not operate
VCR 64, 59, 65, 66
properly, the lithium battery may be worn out.
TV 11
Replace the lithium battery with a Sony CR2032
lithium battery.
VCR 52
COMB* TV54&VCR52 Note
If you take time to insert the lithium battery or press the
TV 09, 15, 16
buttons when replacing the lithium battery, the code
numbers that you entered will be erased.
VCR 27, 52, 12
COMB* TV09&VCR12
TV15&VCR12
1
TV16&VCR12
Coin
TV 20, 45
VCR 32
TV 63, 11, 65
COMB* TV68&VCR57
2
TV 73, 33, 56, 76, 05
VCR 46, 36
COMB* TV52&VCR38
TV 11
TV 71, 72, 69, 70
VCR 62, 63
TV 29, 27, 28
Positive side
TV 55
TV 18, 19, 45, 36, 35, 34 Notes on lithium battery
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
VCR 32, 49
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a
doctor.
TV 36, 35
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
VCR 32
contact.
• Be sure to install the battery with the correct polarity.
TV 44, 39, 40
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers as doing
so may cause a short-circuit.
VCR 24, 23, 22
• Use of other batteries than the CR2032 may cause a risk
TV 09, 68
of fire or explosion.
VCR 36, 34, 37
WARNING
TV 62
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
TV 10, 49, 50
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire
VCR 40
COMB* TV51&VCR38
TV 79, 80
VCR 28, 31

Troubleshooting

TV 11, 12, 13, 17
If you're having problems setting up or using the
VCR 18, 12, 17, 19
Remote Commander:
COMB* TV11&VCR12
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go
TV 11, 13
through the procedures described under "Setting
the Code". If the code that's listed first for your
VCR 14, 12, 13
component doesn't work, try all the codes for
TV 59
your component–in the order in which they're
TV 11
listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your
component is not listed in this manual), try using
TV 12
the procedures under "Searching for the correct
TV 68
code."
VCR 45
• Check that you're aiming the Commander
directly at the component, and that there are no
TV 39, 31, 40, 44, 42, 37, 41
obstructions between the Commander and the
VCR 24, 60
component.
TV 16, 14, 15
• Make sure the battery you're using is not worn
out, and that it is inserted correctly.
VCR 53, 55, 56, 61, 54
COMB* TV12&VCR54,
TV60&VCR55,
TV60&VCR53

Specifications

TV 56
VCR 49, 50
Operable distance
TV 11, 09, 64, 47
Approx. 5 m (16.4 ft) (varies depending
VCR 12, 20
on the component)
Power requirements
COMB* TV11&VCR12
DC3V (one Sony CR2032 lithium battery)
VCR 39 Battery life Approx. 6 months (varies depending on
frequency of use)
TV 30, 45 Approx. 59 × 162 × 21 mm (w/h/d)
Dimensions
× 6
3 1
(2 / /
8
VCR 45, 41
Mass Approx. 50 g (1.76 oz.) (including
TV 82 battery)
VCR 32
Design and specifications are subject to change
TV 24, 25 without notice.
VCR 20, 49
Component No.
TV 45
TV
VCR 58
VCR
TV 11
TV 08
It will be useful to write down the code numbers of
your components in the chart above, so that you
TV 32, 40, 39, 43
can refer to them when registering the code
VCR 25, 26
numbers with the Commander.
TV 37, 42
VCR 23
TV 09
VCR 49. 52
TV 57, 58
VCR 51
TV 11, 21, 18
VCR 26, 40, 52
TV 11
VCR 52
TV 11, 68, 47, 12
VCR 14, 38
COMB* TV51&VCR38
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