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Integrated RemoteCommander

Operating Instructions

© 2002 Sony Corporation

RM-AV3000

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shockhazard, do not expose theunit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, donot open the cabinet. Referservicing to qualifiedpersonnel only.

WARNINGYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s RecordThe model number is located on the frontpanel.The serial number is located on the innerside of the battery compartment.Record these numbers in the spacesprovided below. Refer to them wheneveryou call upon your Sony dealerregarding this product.

Model No. RM-AV3000Serial No.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INTHE U.S.A.

NOTEThis equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

– Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment to an outlet ona circuit different from that to whichthe receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority tooperate this equipment.

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FeaturesThe RM-AV3000 Remote Commanderprovides centralized control of all yourAV components from a single remotecommander and saves the trouble ofoperating different AV components withdifferent remote control devices. Thefollowing are its main features.

Customizing 258 labels of controlkeys in the dot matrixLCD with dot matrix makes labelcustomizing possible. A total of 258 labelson the LCD, such as component labels,macro labels, etc., can be customized. Alabel of up to 8 letters with digits,characters or symbols can be selected anddisplayed.

Control of 18 componentsControl of a maximum of 18 components(TV, STB, VCR, DVD, CD, AMP, etc.) ispossible.Components are selectable with 6buttons on the Commander for thecomponents frequently used and 12 keyson the LCD (displayed by pressing theOTHER button). Component Selectbuttons of light storage type are easy-to-operate and visible in the dark.

Setting a maximum of 45 macrocommands of a maximum of 32successive stepsA maximum of 45 macro commandswhich provide a maximum of 32successive steps by pressing a singlebutton can be set (15 system controlmacros, 18 component macros, and 12timer macros). Macro execution speed ischangeable. All power on/off macrocommands for Sony components arepreset at the factory.

Clock display and timer functionUsing a maximum of 12 timer macros,timer control of automatic on/off and othercontrols (such as recording, stopping, etc.)of each component are possible.

Centralized control of Sony AVcomponents with this one remotecommanderThis Commander is preset at the factoryto operate Sony brand components, soyou can use it out of the box as a controlcenter for your Sony AV components.

Remote control signals for non-Sonycomponents are also presetThis Commander is preset for most majorbrands components including Sony. Youcan remote control your components bysetting their code numbers (page 12).

Learning function for programmingother remote control signals you needThis Commander has a learning function,to learn remote control signals to operatenon-preset components or functions(page 19).In addition, the Commander can learnremote control signals (infrared signalsonly) of non Audio Visual componentssuch as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (somespecific appliances or functions may notbe available) (page 49).

Channel macro function allows youto select a channel with a single keyUp to 4 key steps can be programmed onmacro keys (Label keys). If you set thekey operations for entering a channelnumber on a macro key, you can selectthe channel by pressing that macro key(page 58).

Easy-to-operate touch key LCD withblue back lightThis Commander has a touch key LCD thatchanges the key display according to theselected component. The Commander iseasy to operate as only the keys necessaryto operate the selected component aredisplayed. The display backlight allowsoperation even in the dark.

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Table of ContentsGetting Started

Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 6

Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 7When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 8

Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................. 8Setting the clock for the first time after installing batteries ............................................ 8Adjusting the clock after setting the clock ...................................................................... 10

Basic OperationsSetting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ............................................... 12

Setting a component code ................................................................................................. 12Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 15Finding a component code with the Search function .................................................... 16

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 18To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 19

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function ................................ 19For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 25Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 25

Advanced FeaturesControlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System ................. 29

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions ......................................... 31Programming a series of commands for the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

or the Label keys .............................................................................................................. 32Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 37Programming a series of commands for the Component Select buttons

or the Label keys .............................................................................................................. 38Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 40To change the component macro executing time ........................................................... 42

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 43Programming the Power-On command of the selected component

(for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 43Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 45

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons or the Label keys .......... 47Copying the settings of a Component Select button

or a Label key to another button or key ....................................................................... 47Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons

or Label Keys .................................................................................................................... 49Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 52

Transferring Data between Commanders ........................................................................... 52Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 52Receiving the data .............................................................................................................. 56

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Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press — Channel Macro Function ......................... 58Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 61

Setting the new timer program ......................................................................................... 61Changing the program already set or changing another program

that you select ................................................................................................................... 65

Using Other FunctionsLocking the Controls — Hold Function ............................................................................... 71Protecting your settings — Setting Lock Function ............................................................. 72

Setting the Automatic-Off Time of the Display Window .................................................... 73

Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 74Setting the Key-Touch Beep ................................................................................................ 77Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Window .................................................................. 78Changing the Names of the Label Keys or the Component Names

on the Mode Display Key ................................................................................................. 79

Erasing All the Settings ....................................................................................................... 81

Additional InformationPrecautions ......................................................................................................................... 83Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 83Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 83

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 84

AppendixTable of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 88

TV .......................................................................................................................................... 88STB (Digital satellite) .......................................................................................................... 89STB2 (Digital cable box) ..................................................................................................... 90VCR, VCR2, VCR3 .............................................................................................................. 91DVD, DVD2 ......................................................................................................................... 92CD ......................................................................................................................................... 93AMP ...................................................................................................................................... 94MD ........................................................................................................................................ 95TAPE A, TAPE B ................................................................................................................. 96CABLE (Cable box) ............................................................................................................ 97LD (Laser disc player) ........................................................................................................ 97DVR (Digital video recorder) ............................................................................................ 98DAT ....................................................................................................................................... 99LIGHTING ......................................................................................................................... 100

Quick Reference of Operations ......................................................................................... 101Full display ........................................................................................................................ 103Index ......................................................................................................................Back cover

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Location and Functionof Controls

1 Clock Display key (page 8)Displays the clock, the transmissionmark, the battery mark and the timermark.

2 Mode Display key (page 8, 13, 20, 30,32, 40)Displays the status of the selectedmode.Function of the key changes accordingto the selected mode.

3 LCD touch key displayThe keys used for operating eachcomponent and setting theCommander are displayed.NoteDo not press the touch keys using sharpobjects such as pins or ball-point pens.

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TV STB VCR DVD CD AMP OTHER

TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

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1

4

5

7qk

qh

qg

qj 8

9

0

3

6

qa

qs

qd

qf

4 Label keys (page 8, 13, 20, 23, 30,32, 40, 79)The selected modes (up to 8 charactersin each Label key) are displayed.Labels change in the order from thefirst stage to the third stage and comeback to the first, and so on, each timeyou press the Mode Display key,OTHER, MORE, or TIMER buttonaccording to the selected mode.

5 Component Select buttons (page 12)Selects the component to control.

6OTHER button (page 13)Label keys change in the order fromthe first stage to the third stage andcome back to the first, and so on, eachtime you press the OTHER buttonwhen the selected component name isdisplayed on the Label keys.

7 TIMER button (page 68)Used to set the timer program, and toset the timer program on or off.

8 LIGHT button (page 76)Used to light up the LCD display inthe dark. Press the button once to turnon the light, and once again to turn itoff.

9 COMMANDER OFF buttonTurns the power of the Commanderoff. Then all the display contents areturned off.

0 CHANNEL +/– buttons (page 88, 89,90, 91)Select the channel.

qa RECALL button (page 88)

qs VOLUME +/– buttons* (page 19, 29)Adjust the volume.

qdMUTING button* (page 19, 31)Mutes the audio. Press the buttononce again to resume at the previousvolume.

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qf EXIT button (page 89)Used to exit the setting menu.

qg MENU button (page 88)Calls up the menu display of thebuttons or keys that have menufunction.

qh OK button and Cursor Controlbuttons (page 9, 64, 88)

qj SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page 31)You can program up to 32 consecutivekey operations to each of the threeSYSTEM CONTROL buttons . You canautomatically carry out the entireprogram by pressing one button.

qk MORE button (page 32)Label keys change in the order fromthe first stage to the third stage andcome back to the first, and so on, eachtime you press the MORE button inthe system mode.

* Note on the VOLUME +/– andMUTING buttons

The Commander controls or mutes the TV’svolume when you select a visual component.The Commander controls or mutes theamplifier’s volume when you select an audiocomponent.You can change this setting also (page 29).

Note on the power on and off of thedisplay of the CommanderTo turn on the display, press any button exceptthe COMMANDER OFF button.To turn off the display, press COMMANDEROFF, or if you don’t use the Commander, thedisplay automatically turns off after 10minutes. This interval can also be changed(page 74).

Installing the BatteriesSlide open the battery compartment lidand insert four size AA (R6) alkalinebatteries (not supplied). Be sure to lineup the + and – on the batteries with the +and – on the battery compartment.

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When to replace the batteries

Batteries for remote controloperation and backlight (foursize AA (R6) batteries)Under normal conditions, alkalinebatteries will last up to 5 months. If theCommander does not operate properly,alkaline batteries might be worn out andE is displayed on the LCD touch panel.When the display dims or the backlightfor the touch keys grows dim, replace thealkaline batteries with new ones.

Notes on batteries• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or

mix different types of batteries together.• If the electrolyte inside the battery should

leak, wipe the contaminated area of thebattery compartment with a cloth and replacethe old batteries with new ones. To preventthe electrolyte from leaking, remove thebatteries when you plan not to use theCommander for a long period of time.

• After replacing batteries, set the clock (page8).

Setting the Clock

Setting the clock for the firsttime after installing batteriesFor the first time after installing batteries,the Commander is in the clock settingmode. “CLOCK” is displayed on theMode Display key, and “ –:– –” flashes onthe Clock Display key, and “STD TIME”and “DS TIME” on the Label keys areflashing.

1 Select STD TIME (standard time)or DS TIME (daylight saving time).If the summer time (daylight savingtime) is used in your area, press theDS TIME key when it is in thesummer time. If not, press the STDTIME key.If the summer time is not used in yourarea, press the STD TIME key.

The selected STD TIME or DS TIMEkey lights.“SET” and “SU” flash and “12:00 AM”lights on the Clock Display key.

or

Installing the Batteries (continued)

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2 Set the day of the week.Select the day of the week by pressingthe or button.Selected day of the week flashes.

SU : SundayMO : MondayTU : TuesdayWE : WednesdayTH : ThursdayFR : FridaySA : Saturday

Then press the button. The day ofthe week is set.

“12”, “ AM” and “SET” flash.

NoteIf you press the button, the day of the weekis set and setting mode skips to Step 4.

Continued

3 Set the hour and AM (or PM) bypressing the or button.The selected hour and AM (or PM)flash.

Then press the button. The hour andAM (or PM) are set.

“00”(minute) and “SET” flash.

NoteIf you press the button, the hour and AM(or PM) are set and the setting modereturns to Step 2.

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Adjusting the clock aftersetting the clock

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press MUTING.

“SET” appears on the Mode Displaykey.

2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)twice.

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

2

3

1

4 Set the minute by pressing the or button.

The selected minute flashes.

Notes• If you press the button, the minute is set

and the setting mode returns to Step 2.• If you press the button, the minute is set

and the setting mode returns to Step 3.• If you want to finish the clock setting, go to

Step 5.

5 Press the SET key.The clock starts from 0 second.

NoteIf you press the SET key in any step above, theclock is set then. The clock starts from 0seconds.

COMMANDEROFF MUTING

Setting the Clock (continued)

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Each time the SET key is pressed, theLabel keys change as follows.

“CLOCK” appears and flashes on oneof the Label keys on the display.

3 Press the CLOCK key.

The Commander enters clock settingmode.“CLOCK” appears on the Mode Displaykey, and the current time flashes.

To select STD TIME (standardtime) or DS TIME (daylightsaving time)When the Commander enters the clocksetting mode when the clock is alreadyset, the time mode previously set (STDTIME or DS TIME) stays lit and the othertime mode flashes, and the setting modegoes to Step 4.If you want to change the time mode, pressthe flashing key (STD TIME or DS TIME).The selected STD TIME or DS TIME keylights, and the setting mode goes to Step 4.If you do not want to change the timemode, press the or button. Thesetting mode goes to Step 4.

When the time mode is changed fromSTD TIME to DS TIMEThe time of the clock returns by one hour.

When the time mode is changed fromDS TIME to STD TIMEThe time of the clock advances by one hour.

4 To set the clock, follow Steps 2 - 5on page 9-10.

NoteIf you press the SET key in Step 3 or 4, theclock is set then. The clock starts from 0 second.

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Basic Operations

Setting the Code forPreset Audio and VisualComponentsThe Commander is preset at the factoryto operate Sony brand AV components(see the table below). If you are using theCommander with a factory-set Sonycomponents, skip the followingprocedures.You can use the Commander with otherpreset AV components also. To use withother AV components, you need to followthe procedures to set the correct codes foreach component.

* Analog audio compact cassette deck

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 88)for the functions of keys and buttons asfor each component.

Setting a component code

Compo-nent SelectButton

TV

STB

VCR

DVD

CD

AMP

Factory setting

Sony TV

Sony digitalsatellite

Sony VHS VCR(VTR3)

Sony DVDplayer

Sony CD player

Sony amplifier

Presetcomponent

TV

Digital satellite

VCR

DVD player

CD player

Amplifier

Label key

DVD2

LD

DAT

LIGHTING

Factory setting

Sony portableDVD player

Sony LD player

Sony DAT deck

Light

Presetcomponent

DVD player

LD player

DAT deck

Light

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

34

5

27

Label key

MD

TAPE A

TAPE B

CABLE

VCR2

VCR3

STB2

DVR

Factory setting

Sony MD deck

Sony cassettedeck

Sony cassettedeck

Cable box

Sony 8mm VCR(VTR2)

Sony Beta VCR(VTR1)

Sony digitalcable box

Sony digitalvideo recorder

Presetcomponent

MD deck

Cassette deck*

Cassette deck*

Cable box

VCR

VCR

Digital cable box

Digital videorecorder

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Example: To set up a Philips’ TV

1 See the tables in the supplied“Component Code Numbers,”and find the four-digit codenumber for the desiredcomponent.If more than one code number islisted, use the number that is listedfirst.For example, to set up a Philips ’TV,you would use the code number 8056.The first digit of the component codenumber means the componentcategory (TV, VCR, etc.). For furtherdetails, see the tables in the supplied“Component Code Numbers.”



3 Press the PRESET key.

“PRESET” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Select the desired component bypressing the Component Selectbutton or the Label key.

To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly. Each timeyou press the OTHER button, thedisplay of the Label keys changes asfollows.

When the desired component isselected, the component namepreviously preset to the ComponentSelect button or the Label key (in thiscase, TV), and the four-digitcomponent code number previouslyset to the component are displayed.“0” - “9,” “ENTER,” “CLEAR” and“POWER” flash.

Continued

COMMANDEROFF MUTING

TV

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5 Press the four-digit componentcode number followed by theENTER key on the touch-keydisplay.

Example: To enter “8056”Input “8,” “0,” “5,” “6,” and press“ENTER”.

If you press the CLEAR key duringinputting the digitsInput digits are canceled. The four-digit component code numberpreviously set is displayed, and thecursor returns to the first digit.

When the setting of the codesucceededThe selected component name, thepreset four-digit component codenumber and “OK” light while a beepsounds. And the display returns toStep 3.

Setting the Code for Preset Audioand Visual Components(continued)

6 If you want to set a code foranother component, repeat Steps4 and 5.

7 Press COMMANDER OFF.

If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe Commander turns off.

If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to theprevious setting mode.

Notes• If you press a component code number that is

not on the table in the supplied “ComponentCode Numbers”, the Commander beeps fivetimes and “NG” flashes after you press theENTER key. The setting returns to theprevious one. If this happens, check thecomponent code number, and try settingagain.

• If you don’t input anything into theCommander for over two minutes betweeneach step, the setup procedure will becanceled. To set the code, you must againpress MUTING while pressingCOMMANDER OFF.

• The first digit of the component code numbermeans the component category (TV, VCR,etc.). The component corresponding to thefour-digit component code number is presetin Step 5. If you preset the component ofwhich category is different from that presetpreviously to the Component Select button orthe Label key, you can, if necessary, changethe component names on the Mode Displaykey or the Label keys (see page 79).

• If you preset a component code after youinput character contents to the Mode Displaykey (page 24) or the Label keys (page 23),they are cleared and return to the originaldisplay. Edit the characters after you decidethe component to be used by presetting acode.

COMMANDEROFF

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4 If you have succeeded, check thatthe Commander is operating theother functions of yourcomponent, such as channel andvolume control.See page 18 for details.




If the Commander does not seem tobe workingTry repeating these setup procedures using theother codes listed for your components (seepage 12).

Notes on keys which have“learned” a remote controlsignal alreadyIf another signal has already beenprogrammed on that key or button by thelearning function (page 19), that“learned” signal will apply even afteryou set the component code number. Touse it as a preset component key orbutton, first erase its learned signal (page25).

Checking if the code numberworks

1 Press the correspondingComponent Select button or theLabel key for the component youhave set up.To display and change the Label keys,press the OTHER buttons repeatedly.

The Commander turns on and thetouch-keys appear on the display.

2 Turn on the component by itspower switch.

3 Aim the Commander at thecomponent and press the POWERkey in the touch-key display.

When the remote control signal issent, is shown on the display.

The component should turn off.

Continued

TV

COMMANDEROFF

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Setting the Code for Preset Audioand Visual Components(continued)


2 Press the PRESET key.

“PRESET” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

3 Select the desired component bypressing the Component Selectbutton or the Label key.

To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly. Each timeyou press the OTHER button, thedisplay of the Label keys changes asin Step 4 on page 13.When the desired component isselected, the component namepreviously preset to the ComponentSelect button or the Label key (in thiscase, TV) and the four-digitcomponent code number previouslyset to the component is displayed.

Finding a component codewith the Search functionYou can find a code number available fora component that doesn’t have one in thesupplied “Component Code Numbers”.

Before starting the SearchfunctionSet each component to the followingstatus to enable the Search function.TV, AMP: Power-onCD, MD, TAPE, DAT: Power-on with aplayback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.)LIGHTING: Light-onOther components: Power-off

1 While pressing COMMANDEROFF, press MUTING.COMMANDER

OFF MUTING

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

23

6

147

TV

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4 Press CHANNEL + or CHANNEL –to search component code numbersin the same category (in this case,code numbers which begin with “8”).Press CHANNEL + to go to the nextcode number.Press CHANNEL – to go back to theprevious code number.

NoteTo search component code numbers inanother category, return to Step 3, or inputa four-digit component code number ofanother category (for example, a codenumber which begins with “3”, “4”, etc.)before Step 4.

5 Aim the Commander at thecomponent and press the POWERkey.

When the remote control signal issent, is shown on the display.

If it successfully works (power-off forTV, AMP, playback for CD, MD, DAT,TAPE, light-off for LIGHTING andpower-on for other components), goto Step 6.If it doesn’t, repeat Steps 4 to 5.

6 Press the ENTER key.A beep sounds, and the selectedcomponent name, the preset four-digit component code number and“OK” light for two seconds. And thedisplay returns to Step 2.

NoteIt is recommended to write down the codenumber.



If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to theprevious set mode.

CHANNELCOMMANDER

OFF

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Example: To play a DVD player

1 Press the correspondingComponent Select button or theLabel key for the component youhave set up.To display and change the Label keys,press the Mode Display keyrepeatedly.

The Commander comes on and thekeys for operating the selectedcomponent are displayed.

Operating YourComponents with theRemote CommanderWhen you operate a non-Sonycomponent, make sure you set thecomponent code first (page 12).

To change the Label keys, press theMode Display key (in this case, DVD)repeatedly. Each time you press theDVD key, the display of the Labelkeys changes as follows.

2 Press the desired key in thetouch-key display.When the remote control signal issent, is displayed on the display.

If necessary, you can also use buttonson the Commander, such as theVOLUME +/– buttons, the MUTINGbutton or the CHANNEL +/– buttons,other than LCD touch-keys.See “Table of Preset Functions” (page88) for the functions of keys andbuttons for each component.

3 When you are done using theCommander, pressCOMMANDER OFF to turn theCommander off.

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1

32

DVD

DVD

COMMANDEROFF

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Using Non-PresetRemote ControlOperations— Learning Function

To operate non-preset components orfunctions, use the following “learning”procedure to “teach” any of theprogrammable buttons and keys tooperate the functions of another remotecontrol. You can also use the learningfunction to change the signal ofindividual keys and buttons after settingthe component code number (page 12).To “teach” to the Component Selectbuttons or Label keys, see page 45.To “teach” to the SYSTEM CONTROLbuttons or Label keys, see page 49.

NoteSome specific remote control signals may notbe learned.

Continued

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

3

4

5

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NoteThe remote control signals may be different forsome components or functions. In this case,program the remote control signals with thelearning function (see page 19). Note, however,that components and functions that do notsupport the remote control of infrared signalswill not work with this Commander.

To control the volumePress the VOLUME +/– buttons tocontrol the volume, and the MUTINGbutton to mute. When you select a visualcomponent, the TV’s volume will becontrolled, and when you select an audiocomponent, the amplifier’s volume willbe controlled. You can change this settingalso (page 29).

Notes• If you have programmed any signal for the

VOLUME or MUTING button for anycomponent using the learning function (page19), that signal will be transmitted instead ofcontrolling the volume of the TV or amplifieronce you select that component.

• If you have programmed any signal for theVOLUME +/– buttons or the MUTINGbutton of TV or AMP using the learningfunction, that signal will be also transmittedwhen you select another component.However, if you have programmed anysignal for the VOLUME +/– buttons or theMUTING button of another component, thatsignal will be transmitted only after youselect that component.

• If you have assigned another component tothe TV or AMP button, the volume of the TVor amplifier cannot be controlled even whenyou select other components.

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Using Non-Preset Remote ControlOperations— Learning Function (continued)

Remote control foryour component

RM-AV3000

about 2 – 4 inches(5 – 10 cm) away

3 Press the LEARN key.

“LEARN” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Select the desired component ofwhich signals are to be learned bypressing the Component Selectbutton or the Label key.

To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly. Each timeyou press the OTHER button, thedisplay of the Label keys changes asfollows.

All the learnable keys flash.

Example: To program the N(Play) signal of your componentto the VCR N (Play) key of theCommander

1 Place the RM-AV3000 head tohead with your component’sremote control.



COMMANDEROFF MUTING

LEARN

VCR

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To change the Label keys, press theMode Display key (in this case, VCR)repeatedly. Each time you press theVCR key, the display of the Label keyschanges as follows.

Note on the flashing displayThe keys or buttons that are already presetfor that component flash twice while thosethat are not preset flash once.

To change the name of the LabelkeyFollow the procedure on page 23.

To change the component name onthe Mode Display keySee page 24.

To change the function display ofthe keyFollow the procedure on page 23.

5 Press the key or button on theCommander you want to “teach”.

“LEARN” flashes and the onlypressed key remains on the display.

VCR

When teaching on the button thatis not on the LCDOnly “LEARN” flashes.

6 Press and hold down the buttonon the other remote control untilyou hear a beep.(If you release the button before youhear a beep, the signal may not belearned correctly.)

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.When the command has been learnedsuccessfully, the learned keys stay litand the other learnable keys flash.If “NG” flashes on the displayLearning did not succeed. Try Steps 5 and 6again.

7 Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to teachfunctions to other keys orbuttons.To learn another component’sremote control signalSelect the component in Step 4, and thenfollow Steps 5 and 6 to perform learning.



If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to thepreviously by set mode.

COMMANDEROFF

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Notes• If you do not perform learning steps within

two minutes, learning mode ends.• If you do not perform Step 6 within 10

seconds after Step 5, the display turns back tothe display in Step 4. (All the learnable keysflash.) In this case, perform Step 5 againwhile the display is flashing,

• If you touch a key by mistake in step 6, whilepressing the DEL key, press the mistaken key.Then repeat from Step 5 to continue learning.

If the Commander does not seem tobe workingIf the learned key or button does not operateproperly, teach once again. (For example, if thevolume becomes very loud after pressing theVOLUME+ button only once, noise may haveinterfered during the learning procedure.)

If you set a component code afterlearning a signalIf you have programmed any signal for a keyor button using the learning function, thatsignal will remain assigned to that key orbutton even after you set a component code.

When you teach the REC (record)signalIf you have to press two buttons at thesame time (for example, z and B) to startrecording on your cassette deck or VCR,teach the REC signal in one of thefollowing ways.

To operate with two keys on theCommanderIn Step 5 (page 21), while pressing the REC key,press the B key to display both keys. Thenpress the two buttons on your component’sremote control in Step 6.

To operate with one key on theCommanderIn Step 5 (page 21), press only the REC key.Then press the two buttons on yourcomponent’s remote control in Step 6.

When you teach signals to theVOLUME +/ – or MUTING buttons•If you have programmed any signal on

the VOLUME +/– or MUTING buttonfor components other than TV andAMP using the learning function, thatsignal will be transmitted only whenyou select that component.

•If you have programmed any signal forthe VOLUME +/– buttons or theMUTING button of TV or AMP usingthe learning function, that signal will bealso transmitted when you selectanother component.However, if you have programmed anysignal for the VOLUME +/– buttons orthe MUTING button of anothercomponent, that signal will betransmitted only after you select thatcomponent.

When you teach the signals of anair-conditionerSee the notes on page 52.

To display only the frequentlyused keysYou can hide keys you do not use.After Step 4 on page 20, while pressingthe DEL key, press the key you want tohide (flashing). The pressed key changesto slower flashing and will no longer bedisplayed during remote controloperations.To display it again, perform the sameprocedure again.

NoteYou cannot hide a key which has “learned” anysignal.

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To change the function display ofa keyYou can select the most suitable functiondisplay among all the displays the keyhas, and set it to the key.

1 After Step 4 (page 20), whilepressing the Mode Display key(in this case, VCR), press the keyyou want to teach repeatedly.

Each time the key is pressed, thedisplay is changed in order.

2 When the desired displayappears, release the ModeDisplay key.

3 Then follow Steps 6 to 8 (page21).

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Notes• You can change the display of a key only

when you program it using the learningfunction. If you want to change the display ofthe key that has learned a signal, clear thesignal first (page 25). Then teach the keyagain using the above procedure to change itsdisplay.

• If you don’t change the display of a key, thedefault display is used.

• You cannot change the display of the area ofthe numeric keys 1 to 9.

To change the name of the LabelkeyYou can change the display of the Labelkey to the most suitable name using upto 8 characters or digits.

1 After Step 4 (page 20), hold theLabel key of which name youwant to change (for example,COUNTER) pressed for morethan 2 seconds.

The Commander enters the LabelInput mode.

VCR

COUNTER

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3 Decide the digit or the characteryou input by pressing the button or another number key.The cursor moves to the right.When the button is pressed, thecursor moves to the left. You caninput a digit or character to the placewhere the cursor flashes.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until youinput a suitable name to the Labelkey.When the cursor reaches to the rightend, if the button or anothernumber key is pressed, the cursorreturns back to the left end.

5 Decide the display of the Labelkey by pressing the RETURN key.The LCD display goes to Step 5 onpage 21.

2 Input digits or characters on theLabel key by pressing the numberkeys (0 - 9), SYMBOL 1 key orSYMBOL 2 key on the LCDdisplay.The cursor flashes in the left end ofthe Label key.Begin inputting digits or charactersfrom the left. Press repeatedly thenumber key until you obtain thedesired digit or character.The digits or characters are assignedto the keys as follows.

1: 12: A t B t C t a t b t c t 23: D t E t F t d t e t f t 34: G t H t I t g t h t i t 45: J t K t L t j t k t l t 56: M t N t O t m t n t o t 67: P t Q t R t S t p t q t r t

s t 78: T t U t V t t t u t v t 89: W t X t Y t Z t w t x t y

t z t 90: 0SYMBOL 1 :!, &, /, ?, p, P, O, o, +, -, :,

,, ., ", ', ~, *, #, |, spaceSYMBOL 2 :space, , 9, , , , ,

(, ), <, >, b, B, t, T, x,W, X, x, $

If you make a mistake, move thecursor to the digit or character youwant to correct by pressing the or button, and input again.If you press the CLEAR key, the Labelkey returns to the previous display.


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Changing or erasing thefunction of a taught key orbuttonTo change the learned function, clear itfirst and perform learning again.

To clear the learned function of asingle key or button

1 After Step 4 (page 20), whilepressing the DEL key, press thekey or button you want to erase.

The cleared key flashes together withother learnable keys.



If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to thepreviously set mode.

For accurate learning•Do not move the remote units during

the learning procedure.•Be sure to keep holding down the

button of the other remote control untilyou hear the confirmation beep.

•Use fresh batteries in both remotecontrol units.

•Avoid learning in places under directsunlight or strong fluorescent light.

•The remote control detector area maydiffer depending on each remote unit. Iflearning does not work, try changingthe positions of the two remote controlunits.

•When you teach signals of aninteractive signal exchange systemremote control unit (supplied withsome of Sony’s receivers andamplifiers) to the Commander, theresponse signal of the main unit mayinterfere with the learning of theCommander. In such a case, move to aplace where the signals will not reachthe main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

IMPORTANTBe sure to place the Commander outof the reach of small children or pets.Also set the Hold function to lock theall buttons on the Commander (page71) when it is not used. Componentssuch as air conditioners, heaters,electric appliances, and electricshutters or curtains receiving aninfrared signal can be dangerous ifmisused.

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To clear all signals learned for aspecific component



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)once

“RESET” appears and flashes on oneof the Label keys on the display.

3 Press the RESET key.

“RESET” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Press the COMPO key

Component names appear on theLabel keys.

To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly. Each timeyou press the OTHER button, thedisplay of the Label keys changes asin Step 4 on page 13.

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5 Press the Component Selectbutton or the Label key of whichpreset settings you want to erase.The component name is displayed onthe left Label key.

6 Press the YES key.

During erasing, “c c ” stays lit. Whenerasing finishes, “OK” is displayedwith a beep sound.

If you press the NO keyThe display returns to Step 4.

If you want to erase the learnedsignals for other ComponentSelect buttons or correspondingLabel keysRepeat Steps 5 - 6.



If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to thepreviously set mode.

To clear all signals learned for allComponent Select buttons orcorresponding Label keys

1 Follow Steps 1 - 3 on page 26.

2 While pressing the DEL key, pressthe COMPO key.

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YES

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“REALLY?” stays lit. “YES” and“NO” flash.



While erasing, “c c c c” stays lit.When all settings programmed for theComponent Select buttons andcorresponding Label keys are erased,“OK” is displayed with a beep sound.






YES

YES

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ComponentSelect button

TV

STB

VCR

DVD

CD

AMP

Controls the volume of

TV

TV

TV

TV

amplifier

amplifier

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volumeof Visual ComponentsConnected to an AudioSystemThe Commander is factory preset basedon the assumption that you hear thesound of your visual components fromyour TV speakers, and that you hearsound of your audio components fromthe loudspeakers connected to youramplifier.

This feature enables you to control thevolume of your TV or amplifier withouthaving to select TV or AMP each timeyou want to control the volume.For example, to control the volume whileusing a VCR, you don’t need to press theTV button to control the TV volume.You can switch the volume of all thevisual components to the amplifier at thesame time.

The following table shows the factorysetting of which volume would becontrolled for each component.

However, if your visual components areconnected to an audio system, youprobably hear TV or VCR sound from theloudspeakers via your amplifier, notfrom your TV speakers. In this case, youneed to change the factory preset so thatyou can control the volume of yourvisual components without first havingto switch to the amplifier.

To change the Factory Preset ofthe Volume Control

Label key

MD

TAPE A

TAPE B

CABLE

VCR2

VCR3

STB2

DVR

DVD2

LD

DAT

LIGHTING

Controls the volume of

amplifier

amplifier

amplifier

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

TV

amplifier

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Controlling the Volume of VisualComponents Connected to anAudio System (continued)



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)twice.

Each time the SET key is pressed, theLabel keys changes as in Step 2 onpage 13.“MODE” appears and flashes on oneof the Label keys.

3 Press the MODE key.

“MODE” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Press the VOLUME key.

“VOLUME” appears on the ModeDisplay key, and “AMP” flashes onone of the Label key.

5 To change the volume controlsetting of visual components (TV,STB, STB2, DVR, VCR, VCR2,VCR3, DVD, DVD2, LD andCABLE) press the AMP key.With a beep sound, the volumecontrol setting of visual componentsis switched to the amplifier.

To return the volume control settingto "TV", press the TV key.

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6 Hold COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsto turn the Commander off.If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 seconds, thedisplay returns to the previous settingmode.

Notes• If you have already programmed any signal

for the VOLUME or MUTING button of eachcomponent by “learning”, the procedureabove will not change the function of theVOLUME and MUTING buttons.

• If you have programmed volume controlsignals on VOLUME or MUTING buttons ofTV or AMP, you can only use that signalwhen you select TV or AMP. For othercomponent, the preset volume control signalsfor TV or AMP (depending on the abovesetting procedure) will be transmitted. To usethe new signals, you need to program eachbutton for each component by the learningprocedure (page 20).

Executing a Series ofCommands— System Control Functions

With the System Control function, youcan program a series of operatingcommands, and execute them bypressing just one button.For example, when you watch a video, aseries of operations like the ones beloware necessary.

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Example:1 Turn on the TV.2 Turn on the video (VCR).3 Turn on the amplifier.4 Set the input selector of the amplifier

to VIDEO 1.5 Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO 1.6 Start video playback

You can program up to 32 consecutiveoperation steps to each of the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons (1-3) or the Labelkeys (SYSTEM 4-15).If you have set the System Controlfunction for a Component Select buttonor a Label key (page 38), the execution ofthe programmed commands beginswhen you press the Component Selectbutton for more than 2 seconds.The component macro executing time isvariable by changing the setting (page 42).While executing the programmedcommands, at the same time that eachremote control signal is transmitted, thecorresponding key is displayed.

Preset programs for the SYSTEMCONTROL 1 and 3 buttonsThe SYSTEM CONTROL 1 and 3 buttonsare preset at the factory to execute eachprogram as follows.SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button:Turn off all the Sony components thatcould receive the signal from theCommander at the same time.SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button:Turn on all the Sony components thatcould receive the signal from theCommander at the same time.

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2 Press the SYSTEM key.

“SYSTEM” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

3 Select the system number bypressing the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton (in this case, SYSTEMCONTROL 2) or the Label key.To change label keys, press the MOREbutton repeatedly until you obtain thedesired system number.Each time you press the MOREbutton, the display of the Label keyschanges as follows.

The selected system number isdisplayed on the Mode Display key.

Example: To program theprocedure above for the SYSTEMCONTROL 2 button



Programming a series ofcommands for the SYSTEMCONTROL buttons or theLabel keys

SET

MENU EXIT

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MUTING RECALL

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3 4

SYSTEM

Executing a Series of Commands— System Control Functions(continued)

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TV

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6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 andprogram the buttons and keys forthe series of operations.In this example, press the followingbuttons and keys.

7 When you have programmed allthe keys and buttons, pressCOMMANDER OFF.

With a beep sound, a series ofoperating commands is registered anddisplayed in order. When the displayof keys for the component of whichkey you programmed last appears,the System Control setting finishes.

If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe Commander turns off.When you have programmed thebuttons on the CommanderThe names of buttons on theCommander which are not on theLCD touch key display (VOLUME +/-, MUTING, CHANNEL +/-,RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT, , , ,and ) are displayed on the rightLabel key.

To program a new series ofoperations for the buttons whichhave already been set

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button:Erase the factory preset program. Seepage 37.Other buttons:Erase the program. See page 35.

4 Select the component to operateby pressing the Component Selectbutton (in this case, TV) or theLabel key.To change label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly until youobtain the desired component name.

The selected component name isdisplayed on the Mode Display key,and the keys for the selectedcomponent flash.

5 Press the key(s) or button(s) forthe desired operation.

If you want to turn on the TV, pressthe POWER key.

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Notes• If you interrupt the procedure at any point

for over two minutes, the setting mode endsand the series of commands will beprogrammed to that point. In this case, clearthe program (page 35) and start again fromStep 1 to set the entire program from thebeginning. You cannot continue from whereyou let off.

• If a SYSTEM CONTROL button or a Labelkey has already “learned” a remote controlsignal (page 49), “NG” flashes and youcannot program on this button. Clear thelearned contents first (page 51).

•If you change the component code number(page 12) or program a new signal bylearning (page 19) on a key or button that hasbeen programmed in the series of commandsof the System Control function, the newsignal will be transmitted when you press thecorresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button ora Label key.

• During programming of a series of operatingcommands, the DEL key is not displayed andyou cannot clear any operation step you haveprogrammed. If you have programmed anincorrect operation by mistake, start againfrom Step 1.

• If you try to program more than 32 steps, theSystem Control setting finishes, and the 32 stepsyou have programmed are registered. If youwant to program again, clear the program (page35) and start again from Step 1.

• When programming a power-on commandfor the System Control function, if you selectthe Component Select button or the Label keyfor which you programmed the Power-onsetting (page 43), the Power-on setting is alsoavailable. So, the power of the selectedcomponent turns off if the POWER key of thecomponent is programmed.In this case, clear the Power-on setting, or donot program the POWER key of thecomponent.

About the interval betweenoperation steps• You can change the interval between

operation steps (page 40).• If you cannot receive signals successfully

during consecutive operation steps, programthe interval between steps by pressing theTIMER button between operation steps in Step6 on page 33. This operation of programming aninterval is counted also as a step.

To change the display of thecomponent name on the ModeDisplay keyWhen you program a series of operatingcommands, you can change the displayof the component name to the mostsuitable name using up to 8 characters ordigits.

After Step 3 (page 32), hold the ModeDisplay key pressed for more than 2seconds. Then follow the same procedureas that for changing the name of theLabel key in “To change the display ofthe Label key”, Steps 2 - 5 on page 24.If you press the CLEAR key, the Labelkey returns to the previous display.

About the order of operation steps• Some of the components may not accept

consecutive remote control signals. Forexample, a TV generally does not react tonext signal right after the Power-on signal.So, a series of commands such as TV Power-on and input select may not work properly.In this case, insert other signals like theexample below;

TV Power-on t VCR Power-ont VCR play back t TV input select

• After the series of input commands isexecuted, the Commander displays thetouch-keys of the component in the final step.By programming an often-used component’scommand as the final step, you can save thestep of pressing a Component Select buttonor a Label key when you start operating thatcomponent. (In the example on page 33, thetouch-keys of TV are displayed.)

• If a series of commands is programmed forthe Component Select button or the Labelkeys (page 38), the display of that componentis shown after the program is executed.

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To clear programmed commandsfor a specific SYSTEM CONTROLbutton or corresponding Label key



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)once to display “RESET” on oneof the Label keys on the display.

3 Press the RESET key.

“RESET” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Press the SYSTEM key.

System numbers appear on the Labelkeys.

To change Label keys, press theMORE button repeatedly until youobtain the desired system number.Each time you press the MOREbutton, the display of the Label keyschanges as in Step 3 on page 32.

5 Press the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton (1, 2 or 3) or the Label key(SYSTEM4 - SYSTEM15) of whichprogrammed commands youwant to erase.The selected system number isdisplayed on the left Label key.


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RESET

YES

SYSTEM

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YESTo erase all programmedcommands for all SYSTEMCONTROL buttons andcorresponding Label keys

1 Follow Steps 1 - 3 in the left.

2 While pressing the DEL key, pressthe SYSTEM key.


“REALLY?” stays lit, and “YES” and“NO” flash.



While erasing, “c c c c” stays lit.When all settings programmed for theComponent Select buttons andcorresponding Label keys are erased,“OK” is displayed with a beep sound.

YES


While erasing, “c c” stays lit. Whenerasing finishes, “OK” is displayedwith a beep sound.




COMMANDEROFF

SYSTEM

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COMMANDEROFF



If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe Commander turns off.If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to theprevious setting mode.

To erase the SYSTEM CONTROL 1or 3 buttonAt the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1button is preset with a series of power-offcommands for Sony components and theSYSTEM CONTROL 3 button with aseries of power-on commands for Sonycomponents.To erase the programmed commands foreach button, follow the steps below.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,press MUTING.

2 Press the SYSTEM key on the display.3 While pressing the DEL key, press the

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button.The program for the selected button iserased.

To set the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or3 button back to the factorysettingTo reset them to the factory settings,follow the steps below.

1 Clear the “learned” function (See “Toclear the learned function of a singlekey or button,” page 25.) or the SystemControl function (See “To clearprogrammed commands for a specificSYSTEM CONTROL button orcorresponding Label key,” page 35.)programmed on SYSTEM CONTROL 1or 3.

2 Clear again the System Controlfunction programmed on SYSTEMCONTROL 1 or 3 (page 35).Select SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3, inStep 5 on page 35.

NoteThe interval setting (page 40) is not reset to thefactory setting, even if you perform these steps.

Notes on System ControlOperations•If the remote control detectors of the

components are too far apart, or ifsomething is blocking them, some ofthe components may not operateconsecutively even after you press theSYSTEM CONTROL button or a Labelkey.

•If some of the components did notoperate correctly because of the aboveor for any other reason, always set allthe components back to the states theywere in before you pressed the SYSTEMCONTROL button or a Label key.Failure to do this can result in incorrectoperation when you press the SYSTEMCONTROL button or a Label key again.

•Some components may not always bepowered on by the System Controlfunction. This is because the power ofthe component goes on and offalternatively when receiving the poweron/off signal. In this case, check theoperating component’s power on/offstate before using the system controlfunction.

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Programming a series ofcommands for the ComponentSelect buttons or the Label keysAs with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttonsor the Label keys, you can also program aseries of operating commands for theComponent Select buttons (up to 32 steps).To execute the commands programmedon a Component Select button or a Labelkey by the System Control function, pressthe button or key for more than 2 seconds.The component macro executing time isvariable by changing the setting (page42).

Notes• The programmed commands are executed

when you press a Component Select buttonor a Label key for more than 2 seconds.When you press the button or the Label keyfor less than 2 seconds, it works as thenormal Component Select button or key, andthe corresponding touch-keys are displayed.

• See also “About the interval betweenoperation steps” on page 34 and “Notes onSystem Control Operations” on page 37.

Example: To program theprocedure on page 31 for the TVbutton

1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 on page 32.If a series of commands is alreadyprogrammed for that buttonThe programmed operations are displayedin order. To program a new series ofoperations, clear the program first (page 39).

2 Press the Component Selectbutton for which you want toprogram a series of commands.

The selected component nameappears on the Mode Display key.Other component names aredisplayed on the Label keys.

You can select the Label key forprogramming a series of commandsby pressing the desired Label key.To change the component names ofthe Label keys, press the OTHERbutton repeatedly. Each time youpress the OTHER button, the displayof the Label keys changes as in Step 4on page 13.

3 Follow Steps 4 to 7 on pages 33.

TV

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To clear a System Controlfunction programmed forComponent Select buttons andLabel keys

1 Follow Steps 1-4 on page 26.

2 While pressing the DEL key, pressthe Component Select button (orLabel key) of the System Controlfunction you want to clear.To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly.




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Notes• You can program the System Control

functions for a Component Select button or aLabel key on which the Power-On function(page 43) has been programmed. In this case,the Power-On function is overwritten andcannot be used. If you clear the SystemControl functions for the button, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use itagain.

• You cannot program the System Controlfunctions for a Component Select button or aLabel key for which a signal has beenprogrammed by “learning” (page 45). (“NG”flashes on the display.)

• You can program the Power-On function(page 43) for a Component Select button or aLabel key for which a System Controlfunction has been programmed, but thePower-On function cannot be used. If youclear the System Control function from thebutton, you can use the Power-On function.

• If you interrupt the procedure at any pointfor over two minutes, the setting mode endsand the series of commands will beprogrammed to that point. In this case, clearthe program and start again from Step 1 toset the entire program from the beginning.You cannot continue from where you let off.

•If you change the component code number(page 12) or program a new signal bylearning (page 19) for a key or button that hasbeen programmed with the series ofcommands of a System Control function, thenew signal will be transmitted when youpress the corresponding Component Selectbutton or a Label key.

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3 Press the MODE key.“MODE” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Press the SYSDELAY key.

“SYSDELAY” is displayed on theMode Display key.

5 Select the system number, thecomponent name or the timerprogram number of the intervalyou want to change by pressingthe SYSTEM CONTROL button,the Component Select button orthe Label key.

To change the Label keys for systemnumbersPress the MORE button repeatedly.

To display and change the Label keysfor component namesPress the OTHER button repeatedly.

Changing the intervalbetween operation stepsYou can control the interval from 100-900ms in units of 50ms.



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)twice to display “MODE” on oneof the Label keys on the display.


COMMANDEROFF MUTING

SYSDELAY

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

5

4

2

8

1

3,6

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To display and change the Label keysfor timer program numbersPress the TIMER button repeatedly. Fortimer settings, see page 61.

When you select the Component name,go to Step 6.

When you select the system number orthe timer program number, go to Step 7.

6 Press the INTERVAL key.

The current interval setting stays lit,and (+) and (-) flash.

7 Press the (+) or (-) key to changethe interval. You can control theinterval from 100 to 900ms inunits of 50ms.Each time you the (+) key is pressed,the interval increases by 50 ms.Each time you the (-) key is pressed,the interval decreased by 50 ms.

(ms: 1/1000 second)

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To change the componentmacro executing time

1 Follow the procedure of Steps 1 -5 on page 40.

2 Press the TIME key.

The current component macro executingtime stays lit, and (+) and (-) flash.

3 Press the (+) or (-) key to changethe component macro executingtime. You can control the timefrom 0 to 2 sec (seconds) in unitsof 1 sec.Each time you the (+) key is pressed,the time increased by 1 sec.Each time you the (-) key is pressed,the time decreases by 1 sec.




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Example: To program the TVbutton





Adding an ExtraFunction to theComponent SelectButtons

Programming the Power-Oncommand of the selectedcomponent (for Sonycomponents only)When using Sony components, you canprogram the Power-on signal for eachcomponent on a Component Selectbutton or a Label key. You can select thedesired component and turn it on by justpressing that Component Select button ora Label key.

COMMANDEROFF MUTING

MENU EXIT

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SYSTEM CONTROL

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5

2

1

3,4

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Adding an Extra Function to theComponent Select Buttons(continued)

4 Press the PowerON key.

“PowerON” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

The display of the component names(preset by Sony) for which you canprogram the Power-on signal flashes.The display of the other componentsstays lit.

5 Select the desired component bypressing the Component Selectbutton or the Label key. (Tochange the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly.)

The selected component nameappears on the Mode display key and“POWER ON” appears on the displaywith a beep sound.

PowerON

TV

To clear the Power-on commandRepeat the procedure above.The following display appears.




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Adding a command that isrequired when selecting acomponentIn addition to the original function ofselecting the operating keys and buttonsof the desired component, theComponent Select button or the Labelkey can have another remote controlsignal by “learning.”For example, if you always have tochange input select of the amplifier to CDwhen listening to the CD player, programthe signal of “changing the amplifier’sinput select” to the CD button of thisCommander. Then whenever you pressthe CD button, it automatically works asthe original CD Component Select buttonand changes also the amplifier inputselect to CD. (In this case, the amplifiershould be turned on first.)

NoteSome specific remote control signals may notbe learned.

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MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

3

5

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Notes• If the component code of a non-Sony product

has been set for a Component Select buttonor a Label key, you cannot program thePower-On function for it.

• Even if you have programmed a signal by“learning” (See “Adding a command that isrequired when selecting a component”, page45) or a System Control function (page 38) fora Component Select button or a Label key,you can program the Power-On function forthat button, but it cannot be used. If you cleara “learned” signal or the System Controlfunction from the button or key, you can usethe Power-On function.

• You can program a signal by “learning” (page45) or a System Control function (page 38) fora Component Select button for which thePower-On function has been programmed. Inthis case, the Power-On function isoverwritten and cannot be used. If you clearthe “learned” signal or the System Controlfunction from the button or key, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use itagain.

• You can set the learning function (page 46) orthe System Control function (page 31) to theComponent Select button or the Label key forwhich you programmed the Power-on signal.In this case, the Power-on setting is alsoavailable and the Power-on signal is output.So check the setting of Power-on signalbefore setting the learning function or theSystem Control function.

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3 While pressing the Mode Displaykey (LEARN), press theComponent Select button or theLabel key you want to “teach,”and release both keys.(To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button repeatedly.)The selected component nameappears on the Mode Display key, and“LEARN” begins to flash.

4 Press and hold down the buttonon the component’s remotecontrol (amplifier in this example)until you hear a beep.(If you release the button beforeyou hear a beep, the signal maynot be learned correctly.)

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.

If “NG” flashes on the displayLearning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and4 again.


Adding an Extra Function to theComponent Select Buttons(continued)

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Example : To program the inputselect signal of your amplifier tothe CD button

1 Place the RM-AV3000 head tohead with your component’sremote control.

2 Follow Steps 2 and 3 on page 20in “Learning Function”.

RM-AV3000

Remote control ofyour component


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To clear the learned function ofthe Component Select button1 Follow Steps 2 and 3 on page 20 in

“Learning Function.”2 While pressing the DEL key, press the

Component Select button which youwant to clear.

Notes• You can program a signal by “learning” for a

Component Select button or a Label key forwhich the Power-On function (page 43) hasbeen programmed. In this case, the Power-Onfunction is overwritten and cannot be used. Ifyou clear the “learned” signal from thebutton, the Power-On function is resumed,and you can use it again.

• You cannot program a System Controlfunction (page 38) for a Component Selectbutton or a Label key for which a signal hasbeen programmed by “learning.”

• You can program the Power-On function for aComponent Select button for which a signalhas been programmed by “learning,” butthen the Power-On function cannot be used.If you clear a “learned” signal from thebutton, you can use the Power-On function.

Assigning OtherComponents to theComponent SelectButtons or the LabelKeys

Copying the settings of aComponent Select button ora Label key to another buttonor keyYou can copy the entire settings of aComponent Select button or a Label keyto another Component Select button or aLabel key. The settings of the componentcode (page 12), the channel macrofunction (page 58), the learned functions(page 19) and character contents arecopied to a new button or key.

Notes• You cannot copy the settings to a Component

Select button or a Label key for which anylearning function or channel macro functionhas been programmed. (“NG” flashes.)

• The character contents are overwritten to anew button or key.

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OK

4,5

16

3

2

If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe Commander turns off.If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to thepreviously set mode.

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Assigning Other Components tothe Component Select Buttons orthe Label Keys (continued)

Example: To copy the settings ofthe DVD button to the VCR button



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)once to display “COPY” on one ofthe Label keys on the display.

3 Press the COPY key.

“COPY” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

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4 Press the Component Selectbutton or the Label button ofwhich contents are to be moved.(To change the Label buttons press theOTHER button.)

The component name of whichcontents are to be moved appears onthe Mode Display key.

5 While pressing the Mode Displaykey (in this case, DVD), press theComponent Select button or theLabel key to which the contentsare to be moved (in this case,VCR).(To change the Label keys, press theOTHER button.)

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“COPY” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

In this case, “DVD c c VCR” flasheson the Label keys and moving finisheswith a beep sound. And the keys forVCR appears.



To return to the original settingFollow steps in “To clear all signalslearned for a specific component”, page26.

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Programming aFrequently Used KeyOperation for SYSTEMCONTROL Buttons orLabel KeysIn addition to their original SystemControl functions (see page 31), SYSTEMCONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons or SYSTEM 4- 15 Label keys can be programmed to“learn” any remote control signal.As they operate independently fromother buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2or 3 buttons can work as one-touchbuttons without any preceding operationsuch as pressing a Component Selectbutton to select a component.This is useful if you prefer having theSYSTEM CONTROL button as a “one-touch” button for a single operationrather than executing a series ofcommands.

NoteSome specific remote control signals may notbe learned. Refer to the operating instructionssupplied to the specific remote control as well.

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Programming a Frequently UsedKey Operation for SYSTEMCONTROL Buttons or Label Keys(continued) LEARN

3 Press the LEARN key.


If a signal has been learned on thatbutton, the display stays lit. If youwant to program on that button, clearthe signal first (page 51).

4 Press the SYSTEM CONTROLbutton (in this case, 2).Or press the MORE button to displaythe SYSTEM (4-15) Label keys. Tochange the Label keys press theMORE button repeatedly. Then pressthe Label key you want to teach.

The display for the pressed SYSTEMCONTROL button or Label keyappears on the Mode Display key.“LEARN” flashes for 10 seconds, andthe Commander enters receivingmode.

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Example: To store the On/Offsignal of an air-conditioner tothe SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button

1 Place the Commander head tohead with the remote control ofthe air-conditioner.



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5 Press and hold down the buttonof the remote control until youhear a beep.(If you release the button before youhear a beep, the signal may not belearned correctly.)

While receiving the signal, “LEARN”stays lit.

If “NG” flashes on the display and“NG” sound is heard five timesLearning did not succeed. Try Steps 4 and5 again.


NoteYou cannot program a remote control signal fora SYSTEM CONTROL button or a Label key by“learning” for which the System Controlfunction have been programmed. If you want toprogram a remote control signal for that button,clear programmed commands first (page 35).

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To clear the learned remotecontrol signal1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press MUTING.2 Press the LEARN key.


3 While pressing the DEL key, press theSYSTEM CONTROL button or theLabel key of which learned signals areto be cleared.The learned signals are cleared.


If you want to program a new signal forthat button, follow Steps 4 to 6 in the leftcolumn.



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Notes on learning the signalsof an air-conditionerAbout seasonal adjustmentsIf you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have toprogram the remote control signals of thenew settings on the Commander.

If the power-on/off operationdoes not work correctlyThe air-conditioner may not be turned onor off properly with the button or key ofthis Commander, for which you haveprogrammed its power-on/off signal.If the Commander can operate only“ON” with one button or key and “OFF”with another, while your air-conditioner’s remote control can operate“ON/OFF” with a single button or key,program the signal on two buttons orkeys of the Commander as follows.

1 Clear the learned power-on/off signal.(In the example on page 51, clear thelearned signal from the SYSTEMCONTROL 2 button.)

2 Program the signal (transmitted fromthe power-on/off button of the air-conditioner’s remote control) for theSYSTEM CONTROL 2 button again.

3 Program the signal from the samebutton of the remote control foranother button or key (for example,the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button).

The two buttons or keys of theCommander have been programmedwith the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner,respectively so that you can operate theair-conditioner with the Commander.

Transferring Databetween CommandersYou can transfer data, such as learnedsignals and component code settings,between this Commander and anotherSony RM-AV3000.

Transferring dataYou can transfer all the data of thisCommander or the data of a ComponentSelect button or a Label key on thisCommander to another Sony RM-AV3000.

To transfer all the data of theCommander

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Another RM-AV3000


5 Press the “TRANSFER” key.

“TRANSFER” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

6 Press the X key.

X : Transfer datax : Receive data

1 Place the RM-AV3000 head tohead with another RM-AV3000.




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COMPO

7 Press the ALL key.

ALL: All data of the CommanderCOMPO: Data of a Component

Select button or a Label key

“ALL X” appears on the ModeDisplay key, and “ALL” appears onthe left Label key.

8 Confirm that the receivingCommander is ready for data.(To set the receiving commander,follow the procedure on page 56.)

9 Press the “ENTER” key.

During transferring the data,“c c c c c c c c” flashes.When the all data has beensuccessfully transferred, “END”appears on the right Label key.

NoteIf “NG” appears while sending the data, goback to Step 5 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation.




NoteBe sure that the receiving Commander is readyto receive data.

To transfer the data of aComponent Select button or aLabel keyThe data of a Component Select button ora Label key on this Commander (thesettings and learned signals programmedon the keys and buttons) can betransferred to a Component Select buttonor key on another Sony RM-AV3000.

1 Follow Steps 1 to 6 on page 53.

2 Press the COMPO key.

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5 Press the “ENTER” key.

During transferring the data,“c c c c” flashes.When the data has been successfullytransferred, “END” appears on theright Label key.

NoteIf “NG” appears while sending the data, goback to Step 6 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation.




Notes• The data of the System Control function

programmed for a Component Select buttoncannot be transferred.

• Be sure that the receiving Commander isready to receive data.

TV

“COMPO X” appears on the ModeDisplay key, and the selectedcomponent name appears on the leftLabel key.

3 Press the Component Selectbutton of which data you want tosend.Or press the Label key of which datayou want to send. (To change theLabel keys, press the OTHER buttonrepeatedly.)

The component name of whichcontents are to be transferred appearson the left Label key.

4 Confirm that the receiving remotecommander is ready to acceptdata.(To set the receiving commander,follow the procedure on page 56.)

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ALL


“ALL x” appears on the ModeDisplay key, and “ALL” appears onthe left Label key.

4 Press the ENTER key.

During receiving the data,“cccc cccc” flashes.When all the data has beensuccessfully transferred, “ALL”appears on the right Label key.

Notes• If the Commander is not ready for

receiving the data, press the CLEAR key,then press the RETURN key to clear allthe learned signals.

• If “NG” appears during data transfer, goback to Step 3 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation. If you continue the operation,you have to set the sending Commanderagain to send data.

Receiving the data

This Commander can receive the data ofanother Sony RM-AV3000.

To receive all the data fromanother remote commander

1 Follow Steps 1 to 5 on page 53.

2 Press the x key.

X : Transfer datax : Receive data


ALL: All data of the CommanderCOMPO: Data of a Component

Select button or a Label key

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COMPO

To receive the data of aComponent Select button or keyfrom another remotecommander

1 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on pages56.

2 Press the COMPO key.

“COMPO x” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

3 Press the Component Selectbutton to which you want toassign the data.Or press the Label key to which youwant to assign the data. To change theLabel keys, press the OTHER buttonrepeatedly.

The selected component nameappears on the left Label key.

4 Press the ENTER key.

During receiving the data, “c c c c”flashes.When the data has been successfullyreceived, the selected componentname appears on the right Label key.

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Selecting a Channelwith a Single Key Press— Channel Macro Function

You can program the Channel Macrofunction of the components of which thefirst digit of the four-digit presetcomponent code number is 3 (STB),8 (TV) or 9 (CABLE).And you can program the ChannelMacro function for the macro keys (Labelkeys) when the selected component nameis displayed on the Mode Display key inStep 4, page 59.If you program the operation of enteringthe 1, 2, 3 and ENTER keys for a macrokey (Label key), you can select channel123 by pressing that single key.

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Notes• If the Commander is not ready for

receiving the data, press the CLEAR key,then press the RETURN key to clear thelearned signal on all or one of theComponent Select buttons.

• If “NG” appears during data transfer, goback to Step 3 and continue the operationor press COMMANDER OFF to stop theoperation. If you continue the operation,you have to set the sending Commanderagain to send data.




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Example: To program TV channel123 for the VIDEO4 key



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)once to display “CHMACRO” onone of the Label keys.

3 Press the CHMACRO key.

“CHMACRO” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

The component names on the Labelkeys for which the Channel Macrofunction can be programmed flash. Tochange the Label keys, press theOTHER button.

4 Select the component by pressingthe Component Select button orthe Label key.

The selected component nameappears on the Mode Display key.The macro keys (Label keys) flash. Tochange the Label keys, press the ModeDisplay key (in this case, TV).

If you select the component namefor which the Channel Macrofunction cannot be programmed“NG” flashes twice and “NG” sound isheard.

5 Select the macro key by pressingthe Label key.

The selected label lights on the Labelkey. The numeric keys and “ENTER”flash.

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NoteYou cannot program the Channel Macrofunction for a macro key that has “learned” asignal. Try again with another macro key, orclear the “learned” signal (page 25) from thebutton and program the Channel Macrofunction on it.

To clear the Channel Macrofunction1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,

press MUTING.2 Press the SET key.3 Press the CHMACRO key.4 Select the component by pressing the

Component Select button or the Labelkey.

5 While pressing the DEL key, press themacro key.

NoteYou can also clear the character contents youinput by following the procedure aboverepeatedly.

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Selecting a Channel with a SingleKey Press — Channel MacroFunction (continued)

If you press the Label key forwhich the Channel Macro functioncannot be programmed“NG” flashes twice and “NG” sound isheard.

To change the name of the macrokey (Label key)Keep the macro key (Label key) pressed formore than 2 seconds, and follow Steps 2 - 5,page 24.

6 Press the keys for the operation inorder (1t 2 t 3 t ENTER).

NoteIf you enter more than four keys, thelast four keys are programmed for themacro key.

7 Press the macro key (in this case,VIDEO 4).“1,” “2,” “3,” and “ENTER” appeartwice.




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Setting the TimerUp to 12 timer setting programs can be seton this commander. You can program thetimer setting of the day of the week, thehour, the minute and the contents of theprogram (Timer Macro). You can set eachprogram of the timer to be executed or not.

There are two ways for the timer setting asbelow.- Setting the new timer program- Changing the program already set or

changing another program that youselect (page 65)

Setting the new timerprogram

Example: To set the timerprogram at 7:30 AM on Saturdayto the PROG4 key



2 Press the TIMER key.

“TIMER” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

The program numbers “PROG1” -“PROG4” appears on the Label keys.To change the Label keys, press theTIMER button on the Commanderrepeatedly.

The program numbers having timersetting programs which are set to beexecuted (stand-by mode) stay lit.The program numbers having timersetting programs which are set not tobe executed flash.The program numbers without timersetting programs flash.

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Setting the Timer (continued)

The selected program numberappears on the Mode Display key. (Ifthe pressed Label key has charactercontents you input, the charactercontents appear on the Mode Displaykey.)“ON/OFF,” “TEST,” “SETUP,” and“COPY” flash on the Label keys.

“SU” and “12:00 AM” are displayedon the Clock Display key.If the day of the week and the time forthe timer program are set in thissetting mode, or if you try changingthe program already set (page 65), theset contents are displayed on theClock Display key.

SETUP3 Select the program number to

which you want to set the timerby pressing the Label key.

PROG4

4 Press the SETUP key.

“DAY,” “TIME” and “MACRO” flashon the Label keys.

5 Press the DAY key, and set thetimer-on day(s) of the week bypressing the or button.

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6 Press the TIME key.Set the timer-on hour by pressingthe or button. Then press the

button so that the minuteflashes.(You can switch the modebetween the hour setting and theminute setting by pressing the or button.)Set the minute by pressing the or button. Then press theENTER key.The time of the timer setting isdecided.

The display returns to step 4.

7 Press the MACRO key.The Commander enters the TimerMacro setting mode.

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button button

Each time the or button ispressed the display of day(s) of theweek changes as follows.

SU : SundayMO : MondayTU : TuesdayWE : WednesdayTH : ThursdayFR : FridaySA : Saturday

Then press the ENTER key to decidethe day(s).The display returns to step 4.

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11 When you have programmed aseries of Timer Macro setting,press COMMANDER OFF.

With a beep sound, a series of TimerMacro setting is registered anddisplayed in order.

When you have programmed thebuttons on the CommanderThe names of buttons on theCommander which are not on theLCD touch key display (VOLUME+/-, MUTING, CHANNEL +/-,RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT, , , ,and ) are displayed on the rightLabel key.

The display returns to Step 3.

If you want to check the executionof the timer setting or set thetimer program to the standbymodeSee page 67.

If you keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe timer setting of the program isdecided, and the Commander turnsoff. In this case, the timer program isnot set to the standby mode.

NoteSome programs cannot be executed at the settime because the execution time of the remotecontrol output is different depending on thecontents of the timer execution. Or, if theexecution time arrives while the previous timerprogram is outputted, the timer programbegins after the execution of the previous one.In this case also, the program cannot beexecuted at the set time. So, set the timerregarding the contents and the duration of thetimer execution.

8 Press a Component Select button,a SYSTEM CONTROL button, ora Label key to program theinformation of that button or keyas a procedure to be executed bythe timer.When selecting a Label key for acomponent name, press the OTHERbutton to change the Label keys.When selecting a Label key for asystem number, press the MOREbutton to change the Label keys.

If you select a component nameFunction keys for the component aredisplayed. Go to Step 9.If you select a system numberGo to Step 10.

9 Press a button or a key of whichfunction you want to program asa step.

10 Repeat Steps 8 and 9.When 32 steps are input, the Macrostep programming finishes with abeep sound, and a series of Macroprocedure appears on the displaywindow.And the display returns to step 3.

Notes• You can input up to 32 steps for one timer

program number.• A System Macro can be input as a step.• A macro programmed for the Component

Select button or the Label key is available asthe same setting as its output setting.

• The step of the TIMER button has an intervalof 250ms.

• The Mode Display key, the OTHER button,the LIGHT button and the MORE button arenot counted as steps.

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To change the program name onthe Mode Display keyAfter Step 3, hold the Mode Display keypressed for more than 2 seconds. TheCommander enter the Label Inputtingmode.Then follow the same procedure as thatfor changing the name of the Label key inSteps 2 - 5 on page 24.

To change the interval betweentimer operation stepsSee page 40.

Notes• When using the timer setting on this

Commander, only one setting can be assignedto one program. If you want to set the timerto turn on at a programmed time, and to setthe timer to turn off at another time, programthe two settings separately.

• If there are some programs set to be executedat the same time, they start in order from thelowest program number.

• According to the status of the componentoperated by the timer program, the nextprogram might not function successfully.When setting a timer program, checkcarefully the setting of other programs.

Changing the programalready set or changinganother program that youselect

1 Follow Steps 1 - 3 on page 61, 62.

2 Press the COPY key.If you want to change the programalready set, go to Step 6 withoutpressing the COPY key.

The program number appears on theleft Label key, and “COPY” flashes onthe right Label key.

3 Press the COPY key repeatedlyuntil the program number ofwhich contents you want tochange appears. (Each time theCOPY key is pressed, theprogram number which has thetimer setting information appearsin order.)

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Setting the Timer (continued)6 Press the key of which contents

you want to change.DAY: See Step 5 on page 62.TIME: See Step 6 on page 63.MACRO: The display turns as below.

7 Press the OK key.With a beep sound, the Timer Macrosetting is cleared, and the Commanderenters the Timer Macro setting mode(Step 7 on page 63).

If you press the NG keyThe display returns to Step 5.

NoteYou cannot change the Timer Macrosetting partially. If you want to changethe program without clearing thefrequently used procedure, use theSystem Control function (page 31).For example, if Steps A to D arefrequently used when you want toprogram Steps A, B, C, D and E,program Steps A to D using thesystem macro. Then program Step Ein the Timer Macro adding to thatsystem macro.

4 When the program number ofwhich contents you want tochange appears on the left Labelkey, press that Label key.With a beep sound, the contents ofselected program is copied to theprogram number on the ModeDisplay key (in this case, PROG4).The day of the week and the time forthe copied timer program aredisplayed on the Clock Display key.“ON/OFF,” “TEST,” “SETUP,” and“COPY” flash on the Label keys.

5 Press the SETUP key.“DAY,” “TIME,” and “MACRO” flash.

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To check the execution of thetimer program or set the timerprogram to the standby mode

1 Follow Steps 1 - 3 on page 61, 62.

2 Press the TEST key or the ON/OFF key.TEST: You can check the timerprogram setting by transmitting theTimer Macro signals.ON/OFF: The display turns as below.

With a beep sound, “ON” appears,and the Commander enters the timerstandby mode. The display returns toStep 2 on page 61.To reset the timer standby mode,press the ON/OFF key again.




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4 Keep COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsto turn the Commander off.

To reset the standby mode to off,follow Steps 1 - 3 again.

Notes• If the TEST key or the ON/OFF key is

pressed when the timer program is notset, the “NG” sound is heard twice and“NG” flashes.

• When you finish the timer setting modeafter you set the timer standby mode,“c” mark stays lit beside the clock. Thismeans that one or more timer programsare set to the timer standby mode.

• The timer program contents you have seton this Commander repeat every weekuntil you set the timer standby mode toOFF (weekly timer). If you want toexecute the timer program once, set thetimer standby mode to OFF after theexecution of the timer program.

IMPORTANTThe timer function of thisCommander is designed for the timeroperation of AV components. Do notuse the timer function to operate anair-conditioner or electricalappliances. It may cause a fire or aserious injury.

To switch quickly the timerstandby mode to on or off usingthe TIMER button

1 Press the TIMER button.

The program numbers of which timerprogram is set to the standby modestay lit, and the other programnumbers flash on the Label keys.To change the Label keys, press theTIMER button repeatedly.

2 Select the program number ofwhich timer standby mode youwant to switch to on by pressingthe Label key.

If you select the program numberwhich has no timer program data, the“NG” sound is heard and “NG”flashes twice.

3 Press the ON OFF key.With a beep sound, “c” mark lightsand the standby mode of the selectedtimer program is set to on. Thedisplay returns to Step 1.


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To clear timer settingsprogrammed for a specific PROG(1-12) Label key



3 Press the RESET key.“RESET” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Press the TIMER button.

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“PROG1” - “PROG4” are displayed.To change the Label keys, press theTIMER button.

5 Press the Label key of whichtimer settings you want to erase.The selected program number isdisplayed on the left Label key.

6 Press the YES key.During erasing, “c c” stays lit. Whenerasing finishes, “OK” is displayedwith a beep sound.




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To clear all timer settingsprogrammed for all PROG (1 - 12)Label keys

1 Proceed Steps 1 - 3 on page 69.

2 While pressing the DEL key, pressthe TIMER key.

3 Press the YES key.“REALLY?” stays lit, and “YES” and“NO” flash.




During erasing, “c c c c” stays lit.When all timer settings programmedfor all PROG (1 - 12) Label keys areerased, “OK” is displayed with a beepsound.


If you hold COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe Commander turns off.If you hold COMMANDER OFFpressed for less than 2 secondsThe Commander returns to theprevious setting mode.


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1 While pressing the Clock Displaykey, press COMMANDER OFF.

With a beep sound, “LOCK” appearson the Mode Display key, and everyLCD display disappears except theclock and “LOCK.”

After a second, every LCD displaydisappears.

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls— Hold Function

To prevent accidental operation, you canlock all the buttons with the Holdfunction. However, the timer functionswhile the controls are locked.

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When the controls are lockedWhen you press a button on theCommander, the “NG” sound is heardtwice, and “LOCK”, the clock, and “c”mark (when the timer is set to beexecuted) are displayed for a second.

To unlock the controlsKeep COMMANDER OFF pressed formore than 2 seconds.

With a key-touch sound, the displayreturns to the status before setting of theHold function.

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2 While pressing the LOCK key,press the Label key on which thesetting mode you want to lock isdisplayed. (To change the Labelkeys, press the SET key.)

The selected setting mode is lockedand the display of the locked settingmode on the Label key stays lit.

To lock other setting modes, repeatStep 2.


When the setting is lockedIf you try to display the locked settingmode by pressing the Label key, “NG”will flash and the “NG” sound is heardtwice.

To unlock the settingFollow Steps 1 and 2. And while pressingthe LOCK key, press the Label key onwhich the setting mode you want tounlock is displayed. (To change the Labelkeys, press the SET key.) When thesetting is unlocked, the display of thesetting mode on the Label key flashes.

Protecting yourSettings— Setting Lock Function

You can lock the Commander so that youcannot change, add, or clear any of yourdata in each setting mode.


“SET” appears on the Mode Displaykey, “LOCK” flashes and settingmodes flash on the Label keys.

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Setting the Automatic-Off Time of the DisplayWindowThe Commander is preset at the factoryto turn off the LCD display windowautomatically if you do not operate formore than 10 minutes. (Then all thedisplay contents are turned off.) Tochange this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.You can adjust the Automatic-Off time ofthe LCD display window (from 1 minuteto 30 minutes in units of 1 minute).



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)twice to display “MODE” on oneof the Label keys.


4 Press the Mode Display key(MODE) once to display “DISP-OFF” on one of the Label keys.Each time you press the MODE key,the Label keys changes as follows.

5 Press the DISP-OFF key.“DISP-OFF” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

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Setting the Automatic-Off Time ofthe Display Window (continued)

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Adjusting the Backlightof the Display WindowThe Commander is preset at the factoryto brighten backlight, and to switch offthe backlight automatically if you do notoperate for more than 10 seconds. Tochange this setting, perform thefollowing procedure.You can adjust the backlight Automatic-Off time (from 1 second to 60 seconds inthe units of 1 second), the brightness(bright or dim) and the setting of thebuttons to lighten the Display Window.

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6 Press the (+) or (–) key to changethe Automatic-Off time of theLCD display window.You can adjust from 1 minute to 30minutes.Each time the (+) key is pressed, theminute increases by one.Each time the (–) key is pressed, theminute decreases by one.For example, “2min” on the Label keymeans 2 minutes.

NoteWhen you set the Automatic-Off time of thedisplay window longer than 10 minutes(factory setting), the battery life may beshort.




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2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)twice to display “LIGHT” on oneof the Label keys.

3 Press the LIGHT key.

“LIGHT” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

4 Press the OFF TIME key.The display becomes in the settingmode of the Automatic-Off time of thebacklight.

5 Press the (+) or (–) key to changethe Automatic-Off time of thebacklight. Then pressCOMMANDER OFF to decide theAutomatic-Off time of thebacklight. The display returns toStep 3.You can adjust from 1 second to 60seconds.Each time the (+) key is pressed, thesecond increases by 1.Each time the (–) key is pressed, thesecond decreases by 1.For example, “20sec” on the Label keymeans 20 seconds.

NoteWhen you set the Automatic-Off time of thebacklight longer than 10 seconds (factorysetting), the battery life may be short.

If you hold COMMANDER OFFpressed for more than 2 secondsThe setting is decided, and theCommander turns off.

6 Press the LEVEL key.The display becomes in the brightnesssetting mode. The current setting(BRIGHT or DIM) stays lit. The otherflashes.

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Adjusting the Backlight of theDisplay Window (continued)

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7 Press the BRIGHT or DIM key toselect the brightness. Then pressCOMMANDER OFF to decide thebrightness.The display returns to Step 3.

BRIGHT: brightDIM: dark

8 Press the ON MODE key.The commander enter the settingmode to select the buttons to lightenthe display window. The currentsetting (LIGHT or ALL) stays lit. Theother flashes.

9 Press the LIGHT or ALL key toselect the buttons on theCommander to light the displaywindow.If you press COMMANDER OFF, thedisplay returns to Step 3.

LIGHT: The Display Window is lit bypressing the LIGHT buttononly.

ALL: The Display Window is lit bypressing any button on theCommander except theVOLUME +/-, MUTING,CHANNEL +/-, RECALL andCOMMANDER OFF.

NoteIf you use the Commander frequently withthe “ALL” position, the battery life may beshort. In this case, shorten the Automatic-Off time (page 73, 74).

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Setting the Key-TouchBeepThe Commander is preset at the factoryto turn on the key-touch confirmationbeep. You can turn on or off the key-touch confirmation beep.




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4 Press the Mode Display key(MODE) once to display “BEEP”on one of the Label keys.

5 Press the BEEP key.

“BEEP” appears on the Mode Displaykey.

6 Press the ON (or OFF) key. Eachtime you press the key, the displaychanges between “ON” and “OFF”with a beep sound. The display ofthe current setting flashes.

ON: Turns on the key-touch beep.OFF: Turns off the key-touch beep.




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4 Press the Mode Display key(MODE) once to display“CONTRAST” on one of theLabel keys.

5 Press the CONTRAST key.“CONTRAST” appears on the ModeDisplay key. “****” appears on eachLabel key. The DVD display appearson the other part of the displaywindow.

6 Press the CHANNEL + orCHANNEL - button to adjust thecontrast of the display window.Each time you press the button thecontrast changes as follows.

CHANNEL +:Deeper than the actualcontrast setting

CHANNEL -: Lighter than the actualcontrast setting



COMMANDEROFF

Adjusting the Contrastof the Display Window





MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

2,4

5

7

1

3

6

COMMANDEROFF MUTING

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Changing the Names ofthe Label Keys or theComponent Names onthe Mode Display Key

You can change the display of theComponent names on the Mode Displaykey or on the Label keys, the functiondisplays of components, the SYSTEM4 -SYSTEM15 and PROG1 - PROG12 on theLabel keys to the most suitable nameusing up to 8 characters or digits.

COMMANDEROFF MUTING



2 Press the Mode Display key (SET)once to display “LABEL” on oneof the Label keys on the display.

3 Press the LABEL key.“LABEL” appears on the ModeDisplay key.

MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

2

35

7

1

46

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Changing the Names of the LabelKeys or the Component Names onthe Mode Display Key (continued)

4 Select the sort of Labels bypressing the COMPO, SYSTEM orTIMER key.COMPO: Displays component

names. To change theLabel keys, press theOTHER button.Press the component selectbutton or the Label key ofwhich the name you wantto change.

To change the component name onthe Mode Display keyKeep the Mode Display key on which thecomponent name is displayed pressed formore than 2 seconds. The Commanderenters the component name changingmode.Input the name on the Mode Display key.Follow Steps 2-5, on page 24.

SYSTEM: Displays SYSTEM4 -SYSTEM7. To change theLabel keys, press theMORE button.

TIMER: Displays PROG1 - PROG4.To change the Label keys,press the TIMER button.

5 Press the Label key of which thename you want to change.The commander enters the Labelname changing mode.

COMPO:(Example : TV-VIDEO2)

SYSTEM:(Example : SYSTEM6)

TIMER:(Example : PROG10)

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COMMANDEROFF

Erasing All the Settings

You can erase all the settings to reset theCommander to its factory settings.




MENU EXIT

COMMANDEROFF

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TIMER LIGHT

MUTING RECALL

CHANNELVOLUME

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

2

43,5,6

17

COMMANDEROFF MUTING

Continued

6 Input the name of the Label key.Follow Steps 2 - 5, on page 24.




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During erasing, “ALL c c c c c c

c c” stays lit. When all the settings onthe Commander are erased, “OK” isdisplayed with a beep sound. TheCommander is reset to its factorysettings.





COMMANDEROFF

3 Press the RESET key.“RESET” appears on the ModeDisplay key.


“ALL RESET?” stays lit, and “YES”and “NO” flash.

5 Press the YES key.“REALLY?” stays lit, and “YES” and“NO” flash.


ALL

Erasing All the Settings(continued)

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Specifications

Operating distanceApprox. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies dependingon components of different manufacturers)

Power requirementsRemote control and backlight: Four size AA(R6) batteries

Battery lifeApprox. 5 months (varies depending onfrequency of use)

DimensionsApprox. 4 3/4 × 7 × 1 1/2 in. (w × h × d)(120 × 175 × 38 mm)

Mass13 oz. (380 g) (not including batteries)

Learnable signals*Capacity par signal: up to 300 bitSignal frequency range: up to 500 kHzSignal interval: up to 1 second

* Some signals cannot be learned by theCommander, even though the signals complywith these specifications.

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.

The CE mark on the unit isvalid only for productsmarketed in the EuropeanUnion.

Additional Information

Precautions•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to

the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.•Do not leave the unit in a location hear

heat sources, or in a place subject todirect sunlight, excessive dust or sand,moisture, rain or mechanical shock.

•Do not put foreign objects into the unit.Should any liquid or solid object fallinto the unit, have it checked byqualified personnel before operatingthe unit any further.

•Do not expose the remote controldetectors of your components to directsunlight or other strong illumination.Too much light there can interfere withremote control operations.

•Be sure to place the Commander out ofthe reach of small children or pets.Components such as air conditioners,heaters, electric appliances, and electricshutters or curtains receiving aninfrared signal can be dangerous ifmisused.

MaintenanceClean the surface with a soft clothslightly moistened with water or a milddetergent solution. Do not use any typeof solvent such as alcohol, benzine orthinner as they may damage the finish ofthe surface.

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TroubleshootingIf you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check thebatteries (page 7), then check the items below.

Remedy

• Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance isapproximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).

• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component,and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and thecomponent.

• Turn on the components first, if necessary.• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example,

if your component didn’t come with a remote commander, it probablyisn’t capable of being controlled by a remote commander.

• You have assigned a different component to the Component Selectbutton or Label key. A corresponding component is fixed by presettinga component code number. Therefore, the name of component you havepreset may be different from that of the Component Select button or theLabel key. In this case, it is recommended to preset again (page 12) andchange the component name on the Mode Display key or the name ofthe Label key (page 23, 24).

• Set the component code correctly. If the code that is listed first for yourcomponent doesn’t work, try all the codes for your component in theorder in which they are listed in the supplied “Component CodeNumbers”.

• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do notfunction correctly even after you have set the component codes, thenuse the learning function to program the remote control signals for thecomponent (page 19).

• If your visual components are connected to an audio system, make sureyou’ve set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volumeof Visual Components Connected to an Audio System” (page 29).

• You have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button (page45, 46). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select acomponent other than TV or AMP.

• When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remotecontrol unit (supplied with some of Sony’s receivers and amplifiers) tothe Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere withthe learning of the Commander. In such a case, move to a place wherethe signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

• Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals.If not, see “For accurate learning” (page 25) and try the learningprocedure again (page 19).

Symptom

You cannot operate thecomponents.

You cannot operate thecomponents even aftersetting the componentcode numbers.

You cannot control thevolume.

The Commander fails tolearn the remote controlsignals.

You cannot operate acomponent even afteryou programmed theremote control signalswith the “learning”function.

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Symptom

“NG” flashes five times.

“NG” flashes twice.

Remedy

• Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the follows, try learningprocedure again (page 19).- Change the distance between remote commanders.- See “For accurate learning” (page 25).

• The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied “ComponentCode Numbers” and try setting the component codes again (page 12).

• The data have not been transferred. See “Transferring data” (page 52)and try transferring the data again.

• The data has not been received. See “Receiving the data” (page 56) andtry receiving the data again.

• Learned signals have been programmed for the button or key to which youwant to set the learning, System Control or Channel Macro function. Clearthe learned signals (page 35, 60) and try setting again.

• Learned signals or the Channel Macro function have been programmed forthe Component Select button or the Label key to which you want to copythe settings of another Component Select button or the Label key using thecopying function (page 47). Clear the contents (page 25, 60) and try thecopying procedure again.

• The key for which you want to program the Channel Macro function is nota Channel Macro key. You can program the Channel Macro function onlyfor the Label keys.

• You may try to clear the learned signals in the Channel Macro setting mode(page 60). In this mode, only Channel Macro settings can be cleared bypressing the macro key while keeping the DEL key pressed. To clear thelearned signals, see page 46.

• Learned signals have been programmed for the Label key to which youwant to set the Channel Macro function. Clear the learned signals (page 25)and try setting again. Or set to another Label key.

• There are some keys, for which learned signals have been programmed, onthe display for the Component Select button or the Label key when theCommander receives the data from another Commander. Clear the learnedsignals using the CLEAR key and the RETURN key on the display of thereceiving mode (page 56). Or see “Changing or erasing the function of ataught key or button” (page 25), and clear the learned signals.

• The program contents you want to change are set to be executed by thetimer. Set the timer setting in which that program is included not to beexecuted (page 65), and edit the program contents.

• You may try to program the Power-On function (page 43) for a ComponentSelect button or the Label key to which the component code of a non-Sonyproduct has been set. This function is only for Sony components.

• You may try to operate the preset function (page 12) after operating thelearning function (page 19). You cannot operate the preset function afteroperationg the learning function. Preset after clearing the learned signals(page 25), or preset to another Component Select button or Label key that isnot used.

Continued

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

“NG” appears duringlearning.

“NG” flashes if you try tocopy the settings of theComponent Select buttonor the Label key to anotherComponent Select buttonor Label key.

A system controlprogram does notfunction correctly.

Your Commander doesnot work as expectedafter data transfer.

The component set to beoperated by the timer ofthe Commander does notfunction as expected.

The timer program isexecuted in the nextweek though thatprogram has beenalready executed.

The character contentsyou have input return tothe original display.

The character contentsyou have input are notdisplayed.

Remedy

• The memory is full. Clear infrequently used learned keys (page 25), thencarry out learning operations.

• There are some keys, for which learned signals or the Channel Macrofunction have been programmed, on the display for the ComponentSelect button or the Label key. Copy the settings to another ComponentSelect button or the Label key, or clear the learned signals (page 25) orthe Channel Macro function (page 60).

• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correctorder (page 31).

• Try changing the orientation of the Commander. If that does not help,try placing the components as close to each other as possible.

• Check the status of the components and make sure that you have set thecomponents properly to receive commands (page 37).

• The component codes are changed or a new signals have been learnedfor a key or button that has been programmed with a series ofcommands. In this case, the new signals are transmitted when the seriesof commands is executed.

• The interval may be too short. See “Changing the interval betweenoperation steps” (page 40) and set a longer interval, or adjust the seriesof commands by changing the order of buttons and keys. (Whenprogramming the system control function, you can make an interval ofa while by pressing the TIMER button.)

• Data transfer to/from a single Component Select button or Label keycannot transfer System Control functions set to each button or key.Either set up the receiving Commander from the start, or perform wholedata transfer (page 52).

• The component could not receive the signal from the Commandersuccessfully. When using the timer, check the following.- Check that the timer macro program functions correctly by pressing

the TEST key, after programming the timer (page 66).- Check the location of the Commander.

• The status of each component is not suitable for operation. (Forexample, you program the power-on setting, assuming that power ofthe component is off when the timer turns on. However, if power of thecomponent is on when the component receives the timer signal from theCommander, the component will turn off.)

• The timer program contents you have set on this Commander repeatevery week (weekly timer). If you want to execute the timer programonce, set the timer standby mode to OFF after checking the execution ofthe timer program (page 67).

• If you preset a component code after inputting character contents, theyare cleared and return to the original display. Edit the characters afteryou decide the component to be used by presetting a code.

• If you input characters to the Label keys which have no data (displayed“∗∗∗∗ ”), the input characters are not displayed. In this case, first inputdata to the Label keys by learning function (page 19) and inputcharacters. However, the input characters are displayed during thelearning operation.

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For the customers in the U.S.A.

Customer Support InformationAfter you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to workproperly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

Symptom

The display of theCommander turns off byitself.

E is displayed onlywhen transferring thedata and lighting theLCD display window.

The Commander entersthe clock setting mode byitself.

“LOCK” is displayed onthe LCD and the displayfor operation does notappear when you press abutton.

Remedy

• This Commander is preset at the factory to turn the display offautomatically if you do not operate for more than 10 minutes. You canchange the Automatic-Off time from 1 to 30 minutes (page 74).

• The batteries begin to be exhausted. Replace the batteries as early aspossible (page 7).

• The batteries might have been replaced, or the batteries are worn out.Replace the batteries with new ones (page 7). After replacing thebatteries, the set contents remain. So, to use the Commander with theprevious set contents, you should only set the clock (page 8).

• The Hold function is on. Unlock the Hold function (page 71).

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

SLEEP

MAIN/SUB

ANT/SW

WIDE

MENU

OK

PIP ON/OFF

PIP CH+/–

PIP INPUT

PIP MOVE

PIP STILL

PIP SWAP

TVFUNCTION

To turn the power on/off

To change the channelFor example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5 (or,press 5 and ENTER)

To change the input mode

To display the currentchannel on TV

To operate SLEEP function onthe TV (works only for a TVwith SLEEP function)

To switch the sound of theduplex broadcast

To switch the multiplexantenna input

To switch to WIDE

To call up the MENU display

To move the cursor upward

To move the cursordownward

To move the cursor to theright

To move the cursor to the left

To enter the selection of theMENU display

To turn on/off the “window”picture

To change the TV channel inthe “window” picture

To change the input mode ofthe “window” picture

To move the location of the“window” picture

To freeze the “window”picture

To swap the “window”picture

Appendix

Table of PresetFunctions

NoteThere may be some components or functionsthat cannot be operated with this Commander.

KEY DISPLAY

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

VIDEO4

TV TUNER

NORMAL

PIP AUDIO

PIP OFF

AU MODE

PIC MODE

CAPTION

FUNCTION

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK or CHANNELRETURN function on the TVdepending on the setting ofthe TV’s manufacturer

Volume up: +

Volume down: –

To mute the volume on theTV. Press again to turnmuting off.

To select the input source:VIDEO 1




To return to the TV (to resetthe external input)

To return the picture andsound quality to the standardstatus

To change the sound of themain display and sub display

To turn off the “window”picture

To select the sound adjustingmode

To select the picture adjustingmode

To display the CRT screensubtitle

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

S.INDEX

INFO

FAVORITE

GUIDE

ANT/SW

*1 m

*1 N

*1 M

*1 REC

*1 x

*1 X

MENU

OK

STB (Digital Satellite)FUNCTION



To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV (Whenconnecting a TV cable orantenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)

To turn on the display

To bring up the Station Index

To display programinformation

To use the “FAVORITE”function

To bring up Master Guide

To switch the antenna inputin order

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record, press B whilepressing REC. First release B,then release REC.

To stop

To pause






To bring up the Station Indexwhen a program guide is notdisplayedTo select the channel that ishighlighted

KEY DISPLAY

EXIT

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

OUTPUT

REPLAY

CATEGORY

DOT

FUNCTION

To exit the setting menu

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To select the channelpreviously selected

Cyclic HDTV outputresolution

To replay the built-in DVR

Category guide

Decimal point for channelnumber

*1 The operation of the built-in DVR or thevideo on demand

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Table of Preset Functions(continued)

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

FAVORITE

*1 m

*1 N

*1 M

*1 REC

*1 x

*1 X

MENU

OK

EXIT

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

OPTION

STB2 (Digital Cable box)FUNCTION



To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV (Whenconnecting a TV cable orantenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)


To use the “FAVORITE”function

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record, press B whilepressing REC. First release B,then release REC.

To stop

To pause








Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To turn on the display of ashortcut menu

To display the function tag

KEY DISPLAY

EPG

VIEWER

HOME

BACK

FWD

FUNCTION

To call up the title bar andtoggle the title bar on/off inCABLE mode

To display a drop menu andtoggle to change the user

To return to the home displayfrom any display

To return to the just previousdisplay from any display

To forward the displayreturned by the BACK key

*1 The operation of the built-in DVR or thevideo on demand

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

ANT/SW

MAIN/SUB

MENU

OK

m

N

M

REC

x

X

Z

CHANNEL +/–

COUNTER

Q.TIMER

TSEARCH

SEARCHt

COMMERCL

VCR, VCR2, VCR3FUNCTION



To change the input mode

To activate the on-screendisplay

To switch the antenna output

To switch the sound of theduplex broadcast







To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record, press N whilepressing REC.*2 First releaseN, then release REC.

To stop

To pause

To eject a cassette

Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To change the counterdisplay

To select the recording timeby 30 minutes and beginrecording

REVIEW locked picturesearch

CUE locked picture search

To skip over commercials

*2 In order to avoid recording by mistake, theREC key does not work by itself. You canassign this operation (record) to a single keyusing the learning function (page 19).

KEY DISPLAY

SP/LP

H.S.REW

PLAY x2

LINE1

LINE2

DVin

TVTUNER

FUNCTION

To switch the tape speed

To rewind at high speed

To play at double speed

To select the input source:LINE 1

To select the input source:LINE 2

To select the input source: DV

To return to the TV (to resetthe external input)

Continued

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

AUDIO

DISPLAY

ANGLE

CLEAR

RETURN(RECALL)

TITLE

SUB TITLE

A/B

MENU

OK

m

N

M

x

X

> (CH+)

. (CH–)

Z

TIME

SET UP

DVD, DVD2FUNCTION

To turn to the power on/off

Number buttons: To set itemsselected from the screen

To select numbers 10 andabove

To enter a setting or to setitems selected from the screen

To change the sound

To show the current playstatus on the screen

To switch angle

To clear the selectedcharacters from the screen

To return to the last previousscreen

To display the title menu

To switch the subtitle

To decide the distancebetween A and B

To display the DVD menu





To execute items selectedfrom the screen

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To stop

To pause

To proceed to the nextlocation or song

To proceed to the previouslocation or song

To open or close the tray

To change the time display

To call up the setting upmenu

KEY DISPLAY

REV SLOW

FWD SLOW

REPEAT

EDIT

PLAYMODE

DISC

SEARCHt

TSEARCH

DNR

VES

FUNCTION

Slow playback in the reversedirection

Slow playback in the forwarddirection

To go into the repeat mode

To switch the edit mode toon/off

To change the playback mode

To change a disc

To search in the forwarddirection

To search in the reversedirection

To change the level of theDigital Noise Reduction

To change the mode of theVirtual Enhanced Surround

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

D.SKIP

DISPLAY

CLEAR

m

N

M

x

X

Z

> (CH+)

. (CH–)

CONTINUE

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

CDFUNCTION


To select the track number (0selects track 10)To select track numbersabove 10, see the descriptionson the +10 button below.


To enter the setting

To select next disc

To switch the display of theCD player to on/off

To clear the setting

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To stop

To pause

To open/close

To select the next track

To select the previous track

To select continuous playmode

To play in random order

To use for program play

To select repeat play mode

KEY DISPLAY

DISC

TRACK

GROUP

EDIT

DSP MODE

DSP OFF

FADER

PLAYMODE

FUNCTION

To decide the numeric keyoperation



To go into the setting mode ofautomatic program and timefade

To toggle the mode of DSPadded to the CD

To turn the DSP off

To toggle the fade-in/fade-out operation

To change the play modecyclically

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KEY DISPLAY

SHIFT

BAND

EXIT

CHANNEL+/–

VOLUME +/–

MUTING

S.FIELD

GENRE

MODE

T.TONE

CENTER+

CENTER-

REAR+

REAR-

SUBWOOFER+

SUBWOOFER-

TD.INPUT

D.INPUTt

FUNCTION

To shift band or preset select

To select FM/AM

To return to the basic MENU

Presetting or tuning frequencyto a higher: +

Presetting or tuning frequencyto a lower: –

Volume up: +

Volume down: –

To mute the volume on theAMPPress again to turn muting off

To turn on/off the sound field

To select a sound field genre

To select a sound field mode

To output a test tone

To adjust the center speakerlevel: +

To adjust the center speakerlevel: -

To adjust the rear speaker level:+

To adjust the rear speaker level:-

To adjust the subwoofer level: +

To adjust the subwoofer level: -

To switch the digital input: T

To switch the digital input: t

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 - 9, 0

ENTER

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

AUX

DVD

TV

CD

MD/DAT

TUNER

TAPE

PHONO

5.1 INPUT

MENU

OK

AMPFUNCTION


Keys to use the tuner directly





To select the input source:AUX

To select the input source: DVD

To select the input source: TV

To select the input source: CD

To select the input source: MD

To select the input source:TUNER

To select the input source:TAPE

To select the input source:PHONO

To change the multi-channel of5.1ch and above

To call up the MENU display,or return to the previousMENU


To move the cursor downward

To move the cursor to the right



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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

D.SKIP

DISPLAY

CLEAR

m

N

M

REC

x

X

Z

> (CH+)

. (CH–)

MDFUNCTION





To select the next disc

To change the display modeor turn the display on/off


To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record, press N whilepressing REC.First release N, then releaseREC.

To stop

To pause

To open/close



KEY DISPLAY

CONTINUE

SHUFFLE

PROGRAM

REPEAT

DECK A

DECK B

RECMODE

CD-SYNC

FADER

FUNCTION

To select continuous playmode

To play in random order

To use for program play

To switch the repeat play of asingle or all track(s) to on/off

To select a deck of the dualMD deck: A

To select a deck of the dualMD deck: B

To toggle the recording mode

To start synchronizing withthe CD

To select the fade-in/fade-out

Continued

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

ENTER

m

n

N

M

REC

x

X

DISPLAY

A/B

REW AMS

FF AMS

FADER

TAPE A, TAPE BFUNCTION


To select the track number


To rewind

To reverse

To play

To fast-forward

To enter the record standbymode, press REC.To record, press N whilepressing REC.To record in reverse, press nwhile pressing REC.

To stop

To pause

To change the display mode

To select a tape deck: Deck Aor B (dual cassette deck only)

To search the beginning of atrack in the rewind direction

To search the beginning of atrack in the fast forwarddirection

To stop after fading out andfade in after starting

KEY DISPLAY

REC MUTE

DOLBY NR

REC LEVEL+

REC LEVEL–

C.RESET

C.MEMORY

PROGRAM

FUNCTION

Record muting

To toggle the Dolby NoiseReduction

To make the recording levelhigher

To make the recording levellower

To reset the tape counter

To switch the positionmemory operation accordingto the tape counter to on/off

To go into the program modeby first pressing, and startprogram play by secondpressing

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

CHANNEL +/–

RECALL

CABLE (Cable box)FUNCTION


To change the channelFor example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5 (or ,press 5 and ENTER)

Channel up :+

Channel down : –

To operate JUMP,FLASHBACK or CHANNELRETURN function

KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

DISPLAY

CLEAR

ANT/SW

m

N

M

x

X

> (CH+)

. (CH–)

Z

SIDE A

SIDE B

x2/x3

PROGRAM

LD (Laser disc player)FUNCTION


To select the track number (0selects track 10)To select track numbersabove 10, see the descriptionson the +10 button below



To show the current playstatus on the screen

To clear the selectedcharacters from the screen

To switch between the TVand the video

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To stop

To pause

To proceed to the nextlocation or song

To proceed to the previouslocation or song

To open or close the tray

To select disc side A, whenthe side is selectable

To select disc side B, whenthe side is selectable

To go into the double or triplespeed mode

To go into the program mode

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0, ENTER

INPUT

DISPLAY

CLEAR

GUIDE

INFO

*3THUMBS+

*3THUMBS–

m

N

M

REC

x

X

MENU

DVR (Digital video recorder)FUNCTION


To change the channel

For example, to change tochannel 5, press 0 and 5 (or,press 5 and ENTER)

To switch the output of theSAT receiver to the TV(When connecting a TV cableor antenna to the receiver, theoutput switches between aTV and SAT program)




To display programinformation

To select the desired recordedprogram(It is necessary to haverecorded the desiredprogram.)

To select the desired recordedprogram(It is necessary to haverecorded the desiredprogram.)

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record, press N whilepressing REC. First releaseN, then release REC.To stop recording, performthe same procedure.

To stop

To pause






KEY DISPLAY

OK

EXIT

CHANNEL +/–

*3EPG

*3REPLAY

*3Live TV

*3LIST

CUE SKIP

*3ADVANCE

*3PAGE+

*3PAGE–

FUNCTION



Channel up: +

Channel down: –

To access to all aspects of theservice

To replayOr to go into REC/REVIEWmode during play (Afterabout 5-second rewind,replay begins.)


To call up the title of therecorded program

To skip over commercials

To end the recorded programinstantly

Page up: +

Page down: –

*3 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replayservice. Refer to its instruction manual for details.

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KEY DISPLAY

POWER

1 – 9, 0

+10

ENTER

D.SKIP

DISPLAY

CLEAR

m

N

M

REC

x

X

Z

> (CH+)

. (CH–)

DATFUNCTION





To select the next disc

To change the display modeor turn the display on/off

To clear the settings

To rewind

To play

To fast-forward

To record, press N whilepressing REC.First release N, then releaseREC.

To stop

To pause

To open/close



KEY DISPLAY

HIGH REV

HIGH CUE

FADER

REC MUTE

FUNCTION

High speed review

High speed cue

To select the fade-in/fade out

Record muting

Continued

100

KEYDISPLAY

OFF

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

SCENE16

ALL ON

ALL OFF

ON

OFF

CHANNEL +

CHANNEL –

RECALL

LIGHTING

Spacer

Raise

Lower

Toggle

SpacerSystem

OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

FULL ON

Raise

Lower

GrafikEye

OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

SCENE5

SCENE6

SCENE7

SCENE8

SCENE9

SCENE10

SCENE11

SCENE12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

SCENE16

Raise

Lower

RadioRA

ALL OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

SCENE5

SCENE6

SCENE7

SCENE8

SCENE9

SCENE10

SCENE11

SCENE12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

ALL ON

ALL OFF

Raise

Lower

Home-WorksInterac-tive

MACRO1

MACRO2

MACRO3

MACRO4

MACRO5

MACRO6

MACRO7

MACRO8

MACRO9

MACRO10

MACRO11

MACRO12

MACRO13

MACRO14

MACRO15

MACRO16

X10

OFF

SCENE1

SCENE2

SCENE3

SCENE4

SCENE5

SCENE6

SCENE7

SCENE8

SCENE9

SCENE10

SCENE11

SCENE12

SCENE13

SCENE14

SCENE15

SCENE16

ALL ON

ALL OFF

ON

OFF

Raise

Lower

Lutron

FUNCTION (Key display of other remote commanders)

Table of Preset Functions (continued)

101

Quick Reference of Operations

To

Enter the settingmode

Enter the learningmode

Enter the settingmode of the SystemControl function

Enter the timerprogram settingmode

Input the charactercontents to eachLabel key for thecomponent

Input the charactercontents to eachLabel key for theSystem Control

Input the charactercontents to eachLabel keys for thetimer program

Program thePower-on command

Set the ChannelMacro function

Transfer/receive thedata

Change the volumecontrol setting

Copy the setting of aComponent

Fordetails,see

page 12

page 19

page 32

page 61

page 79

page 79

page 79

page 43

page 58

page 52

page 29

page 47

Press

COMMANDER OFF + MUTING

(If you do not perform any step within two minutes,the mode ends.)

COMMANDER OFF + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + SYSTEM CONTROL (1, 2, 3)

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME+ + VOLUME–

COMMANDER OFF + OTHER

COMMANDER OFF + MORE

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– + OTHER

(To reset the command, repeat the procedure.)

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– + CHANNEL–

COMMANDER OFF + TIMER

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + OTHER

COMMANDER OFF +

COMMANDER OFF + MENU + Component Select

COMMANDER OFF + MENU + OTHER

COMMANDER OFF + MENU + MORE

COMMANDER OFF + MENU + TIMER

Continued

102

To

Set the intervalbetween operationsteps of the SystemControlSet the componentmacro executing time

Adjust the contrast ofthe LCD displaywindow

Turn the key-touchbeep on/off

Set the Automatic-Offtime of the LCDdisplay window

Set the Automatic-Offtime

Set the brightness ofthe backlight

Select the buttons tolight the LCD displaywindow

Set the STD (standard)time

Set the DS (daylightsaving) time

Set the clock

Lock the RemoteCommander

Unlock the RemoteCommander

Fordetails,see

page40, 42

page 78

page 77

page 73

page 74

page 74

page 74

page8, 11

page8, 11

page 10

page 23

page 71

Press

COMMANDER OFF + EXIT

COMMANDER OFF + OK

COMMANDER OFF + MUTING

(ON) MUTING + VOLUME+x

(OFF) MUTING + VOLUME–

COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– + CHANNEL+

Clock Display + CHANNEL–

Clock Display + CHANNEL+

COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT

COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT + VOLUME+

COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT + VOLUME–

Clock Display + RECALL

Clock Display + COMMANDER OFF

COMMANDER OFF

(Keep the button pressed for more than 2 seconds.)

Quick Reference of Operations (continued)

103

Full Display

104

Index

AAutomatic-Off

of the backlight 74of the display window

73

BBacklight

adjusting 74Automatic-Off 74

Batteries 7

C, DChanging

component name on theMode display key 24

function display of keys23

interval of the SystemControl function 40

name of the Label key23

CHANNEL button 6Channel Macro function 58Clearing/Changing

Channel Macro function60

learned signal 25, 46, 51System Control function

35, 39timer setting 67, 70

Clock setting 8DS time 8, 11STD time 8, 11

Code number 13

Component Select buttonsassigning other

components 47copying settings 47programming a signal

43programming System

Control function 38receiving data 56setting Power-On

function 43transferring data 52

COMMANDER OFF button6

Copyingsettings of Component

Select buttons 47

EErasing

all the settings 81See “Clearing/

Changing”

F, GFactory setting 12, 29, 37

HHold Function 71

KKey touch beep 77

LLCD

brightness 74full display 103

Learning Function 19, 45,49

LIGHT button 6, 74Locking

control of Commander71

settings on Commander72

Printed in Malaysia

M, N, OMUTING button 6, 19, 22

P, QPower-On function

setting 43SYSTEM CONTROL3

button 37Power-Off function

See “System Power-Offfunction”

Preset components 12

RReceiving data 56

SSetting Lock function 72SYSTEM CONTROL

buttons 7programming a signal

49programming System

control function 31System Control function

changing interval 40clearing 35, 37, 39

System Power-Off functionSYSTEM CONTROL 1

button 37

T, UTimer setting 61Transferring data 52Troubleshooting 84

V, W, X, Y, ZVOLUME buttons 6, 19, 22Volume Control 19, 29

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