Sony RM-AX4000 Operating Instructions - Page 21

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Operating

Operating

Operating the Remote

Commander

There are two ways to operate the

components on the Remote Commander.

•

XPRESS operation:

You can operate

multiple AV components related to a

specific task, such as “watching a

DVD,” or “watching a digital satellite,”

etc. This is called an “XPRESS

function.”

•

Single component operation:

You can

operate each AV component

individually (page 27).

What is the XPRESS

function?

An “XPRESS function” is an executable

series of actions that can operate several

AV components by pressing just one key.

For example, you have to perform the

following operations sequentially to

watch a DVD using a TV, receiver/

amplifier, and DVD player.

1. Turn on the DVD player.

2. Turn on the TV.

3. Set the appropriate input mode of

the TV.

4. Turn on the receiver/amplifier.

5. Set the appropriate input selector of

the receiver/amplifier.

6. Start DVD playback.

By setting the above actions as an

XPRESS function, you can watch a DVD

by simply pressing one key.

Also, the XPRESS function can memorize

the status of power on/off, input selector

for each component, and send a signal to

synchronize the status which you want

without reference to the component's

status.

Some XPRESS functions are preset at the

factory to operate Sony brand

components (see the table below).

However, depending on the factory

preset code, they may not necessarily be

effective.

Default XPRESS function list

How to set up an XPRESS function

For On-PC Setup:

See the Help menu

provided in “AX Remote Editor.”

For On-Remote Setup:

You cannot set

up an XPRESS function.

Continued

Displays on the

Label keys

TV

A-CBL

D-SAT

DVD

VCR

DVR

CD

RCVR

Programmed commands

Turns on TV, and the display

of XPRESS_TV appears.

Turns on TV and Analog

cable box, and the display of

XPRESS_A-CBL appears.

Turns on TV and Digital

Satellite, and the display of

XPRESS_D-SAT appears.

Turns on TV and DVD player,

and the display of

XPRESS_DVD appears.

Turns on TV and Video

Cassette recorder, and the

display of XPRESS_VCR

appears.

Turns on TV and Digital

Video Recorder, and the

display of XPRESS_DVR

appears.

Turns on CD player and

Receiver (Amplifier), and the

display of XPRESS_CD

appears.

Turns on Receiver

(Amplifier), and the display

of XPRESS_RCVR appears.

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Features	4
Table of Contents	6
Getting Started	8
Unpacking	8
Location and function of controls	8
Installing the batteries	10
When to replace the batteries	10
Setting the clock	11
Remote Commander settings and operating procedures	13
About the factory setting	13
How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup)	13
Setting procedure for On-PC Setup	14
Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup	15
Setting up for your PC	16
Installing the “AX Remote Editor”	16
Installing the USB driver	17
Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC	19
Using the “AX Remote Editor” to set up the Remote Commander	19
Using “AX Remote Editor” - Help	20
Operating	21
Operating the Remote Commander	21
What is the XPRESS function?	21
Operating the XPRESS function	22
Operating components individually	25
To control the volume	27
To synchronize with the status of a component - SYNC-UP	28
To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function	29
Executing a series of actions at a scheduled time - Timer function	29
To quickly switch the Timer on or off	30
Executing a series of commands with just one button - System Control function	31
Other useful functions	32
To operate the Remote Commander in the dark	32
Locking the controls - Hold function	33
To turn off all the components at one time	33
Unit Settings	34
Setting the backlight	34
Setting the LCD display	37
Setting the automatic-off time of the LCD display	37
Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display	39
Setting the contrast of the LCD display	40
Setting the beep	41
Adjusting the clock	42
To change the display to the daylight savings time (summer time) indication	43
Setting by On-Remote Setup	45
Setting the preset codes	45
Using non-preset remote control operations - Learning function	47
To clear the learned signal from a key or button	49
Learning up to 4 signals to one key	49
For accurate learning	51
Programming a series of actions with just one button -System Control function	51
To clear programmed series of actions for SYSTEM CONTROL button or System Control key	54
Setting the XPRESS macro activation	56
Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component	57
Setting the Timer	59
To program the Timer	59
To clear a Timer macro	64
Changing the names of labels	65
Erasing all the settings - Reset	68
Additional Information	70
Precautions	70
Maintenance	70
Specifications	70
Troubleshooting	71
Appendix	76
Table of preset functions	76
TV	76
A-CBL (Analog Cable box)	77
D-SAT (Digital Satellite)	78
DVD (DVD player)	79
VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)	80
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) - DVR, PVR, DVR/Satellite Combo, DVR/Cable Combo	81
CD (CD player)	82
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier)	83
DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo)	84
DVD-R (DVD Recorder)	85
D-CBL (Digital Cable box)	86
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)	87
PJ (Projector)	88
TAPE (Cassette deck)	89
MD (MD deck)	90
LIGHT	91
Full Display	92

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