Sony RM-AX4000 Operating Instructions - Page 9

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Getting Started

5

XPRESS button (page 22)

The XPRESS names appear as the

Label keys. When you press an

XPRESS name, the operating display

for that XPRESS function appears, and

its macro is performed.

6

MENU button

Calls up the menu screen for

components that have menu function.

7

EPG button

8

OK and Cursor Control buttons

9

EXIT button

q;

TOOLS button

qa

SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

(pages 31, 51)

You can automatically carry out the

entire program by pressing one

button.

qs

Display title

Shows the title of the LCD Display. If

a page number such as “/1” appears,

multiple pages are available. If you

press the number, next page displays.

qd

Touch-keys

The keys are used for setting the

Remote Commander and operating

each component appear on the LCD

display.

Note

Do not press the touch-keys using sharp

objects such as pins or ball-point pens.

qf

SYNC-UP button (page 28)

Used to synchronize the Remote

Commander with the status of a

component .

qg

TIMER button (page 29)

Used to set the timer program on/off.

qh

COMMANDER OFF button

Turns the power of the Remote

Commander off.

qj

LIGHT button (page 32)

Used to brighten the backlight in the

dark. Press the button once to turn

on/off the backlight.

qk

CHANNEL +/– buttons

Selects the channel.

ql

VOLUME +/– buttons

*

(page 27)

Adjusts the volume.

w;

RECALL button

wa

ALL OFF button (page 33)

ws

MUTING button

*

(page 27)

Silences the sound. Press the button to

silence, and again to return to the

previous volume level.

wd

MORE button (pages 31, 51)

The System Control keys (SYSTEM5-

8) are displayed as the Label keys.

When you press a System Control key,

its macro is performed.

Note

No default System Control key macros are

set at the factory.

*

Note on the VOLUME +/– and

MUTING buttons

When you select a visual component, the

TV’s volume will be controlled; when you

select an audio component, the amplifier’s

volume will be controlled.

Note on the LCD display’s power

on/off

To turn on the LCD display, press any button

except the COMMANDER OFF button.

To turn off the LCD display, press the

COMMANDER OFF button. If you do not use

the Remote Commander within 5 minutes, the

LCD display automatically turns off.

This interval can also be changed (page 37).

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

Sony RM-AX4000 Operating Instructions - Page 9

OK and Cursor Control buttons, COMMANDER OFF button - commander off muting

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