Sony RM-V20T Operating Instructions

RM-V20T/V21T
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
(au verso)
Sony Corporation © 1997 Printed in Malaysia
English
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of
batteries together.
About This Manual
• If you take time to insert the batteries or press the buttons when
replacing the batteries, the code numbers will be erased.
The instructions in this manual are for RM-V20T and RM-V21T.
Before you start reading, check your model number. RM-V21T is • If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the
the model used for illustration purposes. Any differences in contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the
operation are clearly indicated in the text, for example, RM-V21T
electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan
only.
not to use the Commander for a long period of time.
Setting Up the Remote Commander Setting the Code
Before you can start using the Remote Commander, you must first
Entering the Code Number
set it up. This manual describes everything you need to know to
1
Power on the component you want to set
set up the Commander, including:
up with its power switch. Then set the
• Installing the batteries
slide switch on the Remote Commander to
• Presetting the Commander with the codes for your TV, VCR or
VCR (to set up a VCR), TV (to set up a TV)
satellite tuner (analogue) and another TV, VCR or satellite tuner
or SAT (to set up a satellite tuner).
About Presetting the Commander
2
See the supplied "Component Code Numbers" table, and find
This Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony
the two-character code number for your component.
brand TVs (using code No. 01), Sony brand VHS VCRs (using code
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that's
No. 03), Sony brand DVs (using code No.04) at AUX position. If
listed first to complete the steps that follow.For example, if
you're using this Commander with a Sony TV and a Sony VHS
you're setting up a Philip's TV, you would use code number
VCR, you won't need to preset the Commander before you start
11.
using it.
If your component is not listed, see "Searching for the Correct
To set up this Remote Commander to use with other (non-Sony)
Code".
manufacturer's TVs, VCRs and satellite tuners, you'll need to
3
follow the instructions in this manual to preset the Remote
Press and release the S (Set) button.
Commander with the correct code number for your TV, VCR and
4
Enter the component's code number.
satellite tuner.
For example, if you're entering the code
Note
for a Philip's TV, you would press and
The Commander can be set up to operate only one component of release 1, then press and release 1.
each category (VCR, AUX, SAT or TV position of the slide switch)
5
Aim the Remote Commander at the
at a time — unless their code numbers happen to be the same. For
component and press the u button.
example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV
The component should power off.
and a Panasonic TV at the same time (because they use different
6
Press and release the ... button to store
code numbers).
the code number in the Commander's
memory.
Installing the Batteries
If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two R6 (size AA)
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
batteries (not supplied).
listed for your component (see "Component Code Numbers").
Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on
• If — after trying all the codes listed for your component — you
the battery compartment.
still cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
1 2
method described under "Searching for the Correct Code".
If the Commander Seems to Be Working
Properly...
• You're finished setting up the Commander for 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
Notes on Batteries
with the Commander.
• Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If
• Use the label (supplied) to write down the code numbers of
the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries
your components. Then affix the label to the back of the
might be worn out. When replacing batteries, replace both of
Commander.
them with new ones.
3-860-405-11(1)
Searching for the Correct Code
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 this manual), try these steps.
1
Power on the component you want to set
up with its power switch. Then set the AUX
VCR
slide switch on the Remote Commander to
VCR (to set up a VCR), TV (to set up a TV)
or SAT (to set up a satellite tuner).
2
Press and release the S (Set) button.
3
Press and release the PROGR+ button.
Then press and release the u button.
4 PROGR
Repeat step 3 until your component
powers off.
Pressing PROGR+ and u repeatedly will
try every available code until the correct
one is found. Be patient as you do this; it
may take up to about 80 tries until the
correct code number is located.
5
When the component powers off, press
and release the ... button to store the code
number in the Commander's memory.
6
Check that the Commander is operating
the other functions of your component. PROGR
Turn on the component again; then press
AUX SAT
the programme and volume control
VCR TV
buttons. If the Commander seems to be
working properly, you're done setting up
the Commander.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 2 to 5
and search another code. As the searching always start from 01, it
will stop again at the same code as the last searching. Pass the
code and continue searching until the next code which the
component turns off.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
"Troubleshooting".
Entering the Code Number for Another TV , VCR or
S
Satellite tuner
# # 1
AUX SAT
Set the slide switch on the Remote
VCR
Commander to AUX.
2
Press and release the S (Set) button.
3
S
Press and release 0 (to set up a VCR),
( (to set up a satellite tuner) or ) (to
set up a TV). 0 (
4
Enter the component's code number in the
same way as after step 4 of "Entering the
Code Number", or after step 3 of
"Searching for the Correct Code".
Using the Remote Commander
Operating a Component
1
Make sure that the slide switch is set to the component you
SAT want to operate.
TV
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
S
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 colour-coded
menu. The page will be displayed after some seconds.
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your
TV, VCR or satellite tuner. The functions of the Commander are
limited to the functions of the TV, VCR or satellite tuner itself.
For example, if your TV does not have a mute function, the ¤
button on this Commander will not function with your TV.
• Using the LIGHT function frequently of the Commander will
shorten the battery life.
• Do not remove or tear off the corner protector by force.
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems setting up or using the Remote
Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the
procedures described under "Setting the Code". If the code
that's listed first for your component doesn't work, try all the
codes for your component — in the order in which they're
listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is not
listed in this manual), try using the procedures under
"Searching for the Correct Code".
• Check that you're aiming the Commander directly at the
component, and that there are no obstructions between the
TV
Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you're using are not worn out, and that
they're inserted correctly. Note that whenever you remove the
batteries — to replace them, for example — the code numbers
you've set are automatically erased and must be reset.
)
If you have any questions or problems concerning the Remote
Commander that are not covered in this manual, please call the
telephone number in the warranty.
Operating a Satellite Tuner
Remote Button Descriptions
Operating a TV
4 To change the programme.
Also to turn on.
1
5 To select double-digit
4
numbers. Works in the same
1 2 3
7 8
way as the TV's commander.
4 5 6 6 Fastext button. 1-
7 Volume up: +
7 8 9
0
REC
Volume down: –
1- 2-
0
÷
8 To mute volume on TV.
0 ( )
Press again to turn muting
REC
r p P
off.
PROGR
9 To switch to VCR, AUX,
satellite tuner or TV
VCR
operation.
!º To turn off.
AUX SAT
VCR TV
!¡ To turn on.
RM-V21T
To return from Teletext to TV
!™ To select a number between
RM-V21T
20 and 29.
You can use the º, ·, ‚, r, π and ∏ buttons to operate
!£ Programme up: +
1 To set up the commander. VCR even if the VCR/AUX/SAT/TV switch is set to SAT.
Programme down: –
2 To switch to the Teletext.
!¢ To light up the Commander's
3 To change the input mode.
buttons. (The light will Specifications
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more Operable distance
Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on the component of
than 10 seconds.) (RM-V21T
each manufacturer)
only)
Power requirements
Two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life
Operating a VCR
Approx. six months (varies depending on frequency of use)
Dimensions
5 Rewind
Approx. 64 x 198 x 36 mm (w/h/d) (2
6 Play
Mass
7 Record
Approx. 150 g (5.3 oz.) (not including batteries)
1 2 3 To record, press ( while
Supplied accessory
pressing r
4 5 6 Label (1)
8 To switch to VCR, AUX,
7 8 9
satellite tuner or TV
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
1- 2-
0
÷ operation.
9 To turn on and off.
0 ( )
REC
!º To select a number between
r p P
PROGR
20 and 29.
!¡ Fast forward
!™ Stop
!£ Pause
AUX SAT !¢ Programme up: +
VCR TV
Programme down: –
!∞ To light up the Commander's
RM-V21T buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
1 To set up the commander.
button is pressed for more
2 To switch the signals
than 10 seconds.) (RM-V21T
supplied to the TV. only)
3 To change the programme.
4 To select double-digit
numbers. Works in the same
way as the VCR's
commander.
You can use the . +/– and ¤ buttons to operate TV even if the
VCR/AUX/SAT/TV switch is set to VCR.
1 To set up the commander.
2 To select double-digit
numbers. Work in the same
way as the satellite tuner's
2 3
commander.
5 6
3 To turn on and off.
4 To change the programme.
9
5 To select a number between
0 2-
÷
20 and 29.
( )
6 Programme up:+
r p P
PROGR Programme down: –
7 To light up the Commander's
buttons. (The light will
automatically turn off if no
button is pressed for more
AUX SAT
TV
than 10 seconds.) (RM-V21T
only)
8 To switch to VCR, AUX,
satellite tuner or TV
operation.
5 / x 7 7 / x 1 7 / in.)
8 8 16