3-861-979-11(1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-AV2000 © 1997 by Sony Corporation
For the customers in the U.S.A. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Features The RM-AV2000 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with different remote control devices. The following are its main features. Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV components.
Table of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6 When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 6 Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 7 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ....................
Using Other Functions Locking the Controls — Hold Function ............................................................................... 30 Protecting your settings and “learned” signals — Preset Lock Function .......................... 31 Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander ..................................................... 32 Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 33 Additional Information Precautions ............
Getting Started Installing the Batteries When to replace the batteries Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert six size AA(R6) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and on the batteries with the + and - on the battery compartment. Batteries for remote control operation (Four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be worn out and i is displayed on the LCD touch panel.
Location and Function of Controls 1 2 SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 LIGHT 3 TV VCR1 VCR2 AMP CD MD/DAT VCR3 COMMANDER OFF DVD DECK B/A TUNER CHANNEL + DBS/CBL OPTION MUTING 7 OPTION button (page 17) You can assign this button to operate any component and use it as a Component Select button. 8 VOLUME +/– buttons* Adjust the volume. 9 MUTING button* Mutes the volume. 8 0 CHANNEL +/– buttons Select the channel. – ≠ 6 Component Select buttons Selects the component to control.
Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. You can use the Commander with other preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component.
3 Press the Component Select button* for the desired component. 5 If you want to set a code for another component, repeat Steps 3 and 4. TV 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash. TV Notes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISPLAY VIDEO2 0 ENTER * When you set the component code of the DVD or DBS/CBL button,press repeatedly until the desired component is displayed.
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corresponding Component Select button for the component you have set up. TV The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display. TV TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER DISPLAY SLEEP MENU EXECUTE 0 RECALL ENTER 2 Power on the component with its power switch. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and press the POWER key in the touch-key display.
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 2 Press the desired key in the touch key display. When the remote control signal is sent, is displayed on the display. When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8). POWER CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 2 D.
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued) When you operate a Sony VCR Select the VCR1, 2, or 3 button to match the VTR1, 2 or 3 switch on your VCR. If your VCR does not have a VTR1, 2, or 3 switch, select VCR1, 2, or 3 according to the type of VCR as follows. Betamax VCR1 8mm VCR2 VHS VCR3 When you operate a VCR REC (record) key In order to avoid recording by mistake, the REC key does not work by itself. To record, you must press the ( key while pressing the REC key.
Example: To program the ( (Play) signal of your component to the VCR1 ( (Play) key of the Commander Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations 1 Place the RM-AV2000 head to — Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following “learning” procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the key or button on the Commander you want to “teach”. “LEARN” flashes and the only pressed key remains on the dislplay. LEARN 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach functions to other kyes or buttons.
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 until you hear the confirmation beep. •Use fresh battery in both remote units. •Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light. •The remote control detector area may differ depending on each remote unit. If learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) To clear all signals learned for a specific component 1 While pressing COMMANDER Changing or erasing the function of a learned key or button To change the learned function, clear it first and perform learning again. To clear the learned function of a single key or button 1 After Step 2, while pressing the RESET key, press the key or button you want to erase. RESET + The cleared key flashes together with other learnable keys.
Example: To assign a CD player (CD) to the OPTION button Using the OPTION button 1 While pressing COMMANDER You can use the OPTION button as an extra Component Select button. For example, if you have two CD players, you can set the remote control signals of the second CD player to the OPTION button to select its key operation. To use the OPTION button, first assign a component on it.
Advanced Features Using the OPTION button (continued) 3 •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure. •If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 and 9. •If you need to program some signals by the “learning” function, follow the Steps 1 and 3 to 6 on pages 13 and 14.
Notes • If you have programmed any signal on the VOLUME or MUTING buttons by learning (page 13) for certain components, that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of TV or amplifier when you select that component. • When the VOLUME or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP have “learned” any signal, that signal will be transmitted only when you select TV or AMP. When you select other components, the original signals preset for TV or AMP will be transmitted.
Executing a Series of Commands Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons — System Control Function With the System Control function, you can program a series of operating commands, and execute them by pressing just one button. For example, when you watch a video, a series of operations like the ones below are necessary. Example: 1 Power on the TV. 2 Power on the video (VCR 1). 3 Power on the amplifier. 4 Set the imput selector of the amplifier to VIDEO 1.
If a series of commands is already programmed on that button That program will be displayed. (Note that the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button is factory preset with standard Poweron Command for nearly all Sony Components.) To program a new series of operations, clear the program first (see page 23). 2 Press the Component Select buttton for the component to operate. TV The keys for the selected component flash.
Executing a Series of Commands — SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (continued) Tip for programming on SYSTEM CONTROL button After the series of input commands is executed, the Commander displays the touch keys of the component of the final step. By programming an often-used component’s command as the final step, you can save the step of pressing a Component Select button when you start operating that component. Executing the programmed commands Press the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button (1, 2 or 3).
Changing the programmed commands To clear programmed commands 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2, or 3 button. COMMANDER OFF SYSTEM CONTROL 1 + The key operations programmed for that button are displayed in order. 2 While pressing the RESET key, press the same SYSTEM CONTROL button (1, 2, or 3) again. RESET + SYSTEM CONTROL 1 The contents of its program are cleared and all the component names flash.
Example: To program the TV button Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press VOLUME – and the desired Component Select button. Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony Components only) When using Sony components, you can program the Power-on signal for each component on a Component Select button. You can select the desired component and power it on by just pressing that Component Select button.
Example : To program the input select signal of your amplifier to the CD button Adding a Command that is Required when Selecting a Component In addition to the original function of selecting the operating keys and buttons of the desired component, the Component Select button can have another remote control signal by “learning” (see page 13).
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued) 4 Press and hold down the button on the component’s remote control (amplifier in this example) until you hear a beep. INPUT SELECT CD 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF Turning Off the Power of All Components by a Single Button Operation — System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only) When the System Power-Off function is active, you can turn off all Sony components just by pressing the COMMANDER OFF button for three seconds.
Example: To assign a CD player to the VCR3 button Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press VCR3. COMMANDER OFF In addition to using the OPTION button as an extra Component Select button, assign another component to any Component Select button. For example, if you have two VCRs and two CD players, you can use the VCR3 button as the Component Select button for your second CD player.
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons (continued) 3 •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure. •If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 and 9. •If you need to program some signals by the “learning” function, follow the Steps 1 and 3 to 6 on pages 13 and 14. To use the Commander after assigning other components Press the reassigned Component Select button.
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation to SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons In addition to their original System Control functions (see page 19), SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can be programmed to “learn” any remote control signal. As they operate independently from other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can work as one-touch buttons without any preceding operation such as pressing a Component Select button to select a component.
Using Other Functions Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation to SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued) Locking the Controls — Hold Function 3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL button you want to teach. To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function. SYSTEM CONTROL 2 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 LEARN 3 D.SKIP PGM CONTINUE ENTER 2 3 TV VCR1 VCR2 AMP CD MD/DAT of the remote control until you hear a beep.
Protecting your settings and “learned” signals 2 Press the OFF key. OFF — Preset Lock function You can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or clear any of your component code settings (page 8), “learned” signals (pages 13, 25, 29, etc.), System Control settings, (page 20), volume setting (page 18), or System Power-off setting (page 26).
Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander The Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto Power-Off). To change this time, perform the following procedure. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press CHANNEL + and VOLUME –. COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL + + VOLUME – The number which shows the current Power-Off time of the Commander stays lit, and other numbers flash.
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically after 10 seconds. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. You can adjust the backlight AutomaticOff time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds in the units of 10 seconds) and the brightness (bright or dim). The number which shows current Automatic-Off time and the arrow indicating the current brightness of the backlight stay lit.
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 to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock. •Do not put foreign objects into the unit. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the unit any further.
Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below. Symptom Remedy You cannot operate the components. • Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is approximately 10m (32.8 ft.). • Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Power on the components first, if necessary.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy A system control program does not function correctly. • Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order. (page 20) • 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 the components properly to receive commands from the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons.
Appendix Table of Preset Functions TV VCR 1, 2, 3 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. POWER To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER). 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER). TV/VIDEO To change the input mode. TV/VIDEO To change the input mode. DISPLAY To display the current channel on TV.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) DVD 38 VD (LD player) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn to the power on and off. Power To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number. 0 selects track 10. To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen. +10 To select numbers 10 and above. ENTER To enter the setting. To set items selected from the screen.
DBS CBL (Cable box) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. POWER To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press0 and 5 ( or, press 5 and ENTER) 1 – 9, 0 To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5 and ENTER.) DISPLAY To turn on the display. RECALL GUIDE To bring up Master Guide. To tune to the last tuned station. FAVORITE To use the “FAVORITE” function.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) AMP CD KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. POWER To turn on and off. VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 1 1 – 9, 0 VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 To select the input source: VIDEO 3 To select the track number. 0 selects track 10. To select track numbers above 10, see the descripttions on the +10 button below. VDP To select the input source: VDP +10 To select numbers 10 and above.
MD DAT KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn on and off. POWER To turn on and off. 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number. 0 selects track 10. To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. 1 – 9, 0 To select a program number. ENTER To enter the setting. 0 To rewind. ( To play. To select numbers 10 and above. ) To fast-forward. REC To record, press ( while pressing REC. First release (, then release REC. p To stop. P To pause.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) DECK B/A KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION D.SKIP To select the tape deck : Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only). KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION AUDIO To select the DPC mode 0 To rewind. DISPLAY To change the display 9 To reverse. < Input select <. ( To play. > Input select >. ) To fast-forward. REC To record, press ( while pressing REC. First release (, then release REC. To record, press 9 while pressing REC. First release 9, then release REC.
LCD Touch Key Display Table Memo for component select buttons If you assign other components on Component Select buttons, use the space below as your meno. TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 AMP CD MD/DAT DVD DBS/CBL New component n DECK B/A TUNER OPTION New component n Keys for each component The followings are the tables of the keys available for each component, which are useful if you use them as a memorandum of learned keys.
LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) VCR 1 RESET VCR1 POWER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 VCR 2 0 ENTER RESET TV/VIDEO DISPLAY WIDE SLEEP REC SOUND FIELD ON/OFF ANT SW MENU EXECUTE P IN P CLEAR VCR12 POWER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 VCR 3 0 ENTER RESET TV/VIDEO DISPLAY WIDE SLEEP REC SOUND FIELD ON/OFF ANT SW MENU EXECUTE P IN P CLEAR VCR1 3 POWER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 44 0 ENTER TV/VIDEO DISPLAY WIDE SLEEP
DVD RESET DVD POWER C+C- V+ VMU DISPLAY 1 2 3 AUDIO 4 5 6 SUBTITLE SUBTITLE ON/OFF TITLE DVD MENU 7 8 9 ANGLE MENU EXECUTE 0 VD (LD player) RETURN ENTER CLEAR RESET VD POWER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 DISPLAY D.
LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) DBS RESET DBS POWER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY INPUT SELECT SLEEP ANGLE GUIDE FAVORITE AUDIO WIDE TV/DBS TUNER TITLE 7 8 9 ANT SW MENU EXECUTE +10 CBL (cable box) 0 RECALL ENTER P IN P RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 POWER CBL TV/VIDEO DISPLAY WIDE SLEEP REC TITLE ANT SW MENU EXECUTE +10 AMP 0 RECALL ENTER P IN P RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 4 7 2 5 8 POWER AMP 3 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VDP TV TAPE DAT/MD
CD RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 MD 0 DISPLAY D.SKIP ANGLE GENRE MODE PGM SOUND FIELD ON/OFF EXECUTE CONTINUE REPEAT SHUFFLE CLEAR RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 +10 DAT SLEEP SUBTITLE RETURN ENTER POWER CD 8 0 9 POWER MD DISPLAY D.SKIP REC TAPE DAT/MD SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE PGM MODE RETURN ENTER CONTINUE REPEAT SHUFFLE CLEAR RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY D.
LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) DECK A RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 DECK POWER A D.SKIP SLEEP REC TAPE 7 +10 DECK B 8 0 9 SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE MODE RETURN ENTER CLEAR RESET C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 DECK B D.
TUNER RESET TUNER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISPLAY FAVORITE AUDIO WIDE SLEEP ANGLE PHONO TUNER 7 +10 Digital Surround Processor (DSP) 8 0 9 ENTER SOUND FIELD ON/OFF ANT SW BAND SHIFT MENU EXECUTE RESET TUNER C+C- V+ VMU 1 2 3 POWER DISPLAY POWER INPUT SELECT AUDIO TV 4 7 5 8 6 9 TAPE DAT/MD CD SOUND FIELD ON/OFF GENRE MODE TUNER PHONO EXECUTE T.
LCD Touch Key Display Table (continued) Full display You can use the following tables as a memorandum for the OPTION button or for any component. RESET LEARN NG C+C- V+ VSC1 SC2 SC3 MU OFF 1 4 7 +10 2 5 8 0 RESET 4 7 +10 2 5 8 0 7 +10 50 ENTER 3 6 9 ENTER LEARN NG C+C- V+ VSC1 SC2 SC3 MU OFF 4 9 LEARN NG RESET 1 6 C+C- V+ VSC1 SC2 SC3 MU OFF 1 3 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 ENTER TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP TV/VIDEO D.
Quick Reference of Operations To Set a component code Press For details, see page 8 COMMANDER OFF + MUTING Program to the keys or buttons on a COMMANDER OFF component (learning function) + Component Select Assign a component to the OPTION button COMMANDER OFF + OPTION Assign other components to the Component Select buttons Component Select + Component Select Change the volume control setting COMMANDER OFF + VOL+ Program the System Control function COMMANDER OFF + SYSTEM CONTROL (1, 2
Index M MUTING button 7, 19 O A Assigning other components to Component Select buttons 27 to OPTION button 17 Auto Power-Off of the Commander 32 of the backlight 33 B Backlight batteries 6 adjusting 33 Batteries 6 C CHANNEL button 7 Clearing/Changing a learned signal 16, 26, 30 System Control function 23 Code number 8 Component Select buttons to add an extra function 24 to assign other components 27 COMMANDER OFF button 7 E Erasing See “Clearing/Changing” H, I, J Hold Function 30 L LCD auto-off time
