Sony RM VL600 Operating Instructions

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  • Sony RM VL600 | Operating Instructions - Page 1
    2-674-860-12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL600 © 2006 Sony Corporation
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that
  • Sony RM VL600 | Operating Instructions - Page 3
    Features The RM-VL600 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
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    Guide This guide shows you how to set the Remote Commander to operate your components. First, find the four-digit component code number for your component, referring to the supplied "Component code numbers." If you have the code number If you cannot find the code number Example: To set up a TV
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    even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL600 "learn" the functions of your component's remote control. Example: To "teach" the N (play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N button of the RM-VL600 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to head with your VCR's remote control. 4 Press the
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    if the code number works 12 Setting a Component Code by the Search Function 13 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 14 To control the volume 15 Programming Signals of Another Remote Control - Learning Function ... 16 For accurate Learning 19 Programming remote control signals to
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    Additional Information Precautions 36 Maintenance 36 Specifications 36 Troubleshooting 37 Appendixes Table of Preset Functions 39 TV (ANALOG 39 TV (DIGITAL) ...40 VCR ...41 CBL (Cable box 41 SAT ...42 DVD ...42 DVR (Digital video recorder 43 CD ...44 MD ...44 DAT ...45 DECK ...45
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    six months. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be drained. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones. Note Do not take more than one hour to replace the batteries. Otherwise, your code number settings (page 10) and "learned" remote control signals (page 16
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    buttons* 7 INFO button 8 MUTING button* 9 GUIDE button 0 EXIT button qa Player Control buttons qs TV/VIDEO button qd POWER button qf ENT (enter +/- and MUTING buttons The Commander controls or mutes the TV's volume when you select a visual component. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's
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    SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 3 4 5 2 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To set up a Philips' TV 1 See the tables in the supplied "Component Code Numbers," and find the four-digit component code number for the desired component. If more than one code number is listed, use the
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    turns off. Check the component code number, and try setting it again. • If you don't input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each the four-digit component code number. 5 Press ENT. The SET indicator and the Component Select button light turns off. TV TV If the Component Select
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    that the Commander is controlling or muting the amplifier's volume. AMP It is recommended that you first set the TV and AMP codes before setting up any other components. Note on buttons that have already "learned" remote control signals If another signal has already been programmed on a button
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    a component code using the Search function. SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU OK EXIT TOOLS 1 3 2 4 3 1 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD
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    . Start over from the beginning. To cancel setup, press SET. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 10). SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD
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    . In this case, program the remote control signals with the Learning function (page 16). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of infrared signals will not work with this Commander. To control the volume Press VOL +/- to control the volume. Press MUTING
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    SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS 2,7 4 3 4 SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR N (Play) button of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL600 head to head with your component's remote control. Remote control for your
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    flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up. (Learning function standby). SET TV VCR DVD CD SAT TAPE CBL AMP If another signal has already been "learned" by that button The SET indicator flashes twice, and the Commander takes no action returning to its state after the Component
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    Component Select button turns off. After data transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 3. remote control of component SET VCR during data transfer SET VCR data transfer complete Notes • If you do not perform Learning steps within 20 seconds at any point during the process
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    you used the Learning function to program the VOL +/- or MUTING buttons to send any signal to components other than the TV or AMP, that remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander
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    signals of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons and System Control buttons You can "teach" one operating procedure to a Component Select button and System Control buttons, so that when you press the Component
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    twice, and the Commander takes no action, returning to its state after SET was pressed and held in Step 2. Either "teach" to another free button, or clear the already "learned" function (page 22) and start over from the beginning. 3 Press and hold the button on the other remote control, until the
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    Programming signals of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) Changing or erasing the function of a "learned" button To change the "learned" function, clear it first and perform Learning again. To clear the "learned" function of a single button SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL
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    AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 1,3 2 EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD To erase the learned function of a SYSTEM CONTROL button While holding SET pressed, press and hold
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    "OFF" with another, while your air-conditioner's remote control can operate "ON/OFF" with a single button, program the signal on two buttons of the Commander as follows. 1 Clear the "learned" power-on/ off signal on the programmed button of the Commander. 2 Reprogram only the power-on signal of the
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    volume of TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier To change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control 1 SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO
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    controls to TV, video cassette recorder, analog cable box, digital cable box, digital satellite tuner, DVD player, digital video recorder Audio components are: CD player, MD player, cassette deck, amplifier, DAV To cancel setting, press SET. Notes • If you used the Learning function to program
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    Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons Programming the Power-On command of the selected component just by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony components only) When a code number of a Sony component is set to a Component Select button, the Power-On signal is
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    To cancel the setting, press SET. To program the Power-On command Repeat the same procedure, pressing the desired Component Select button. Notes • If the component code of a non-Sony brand has been set on a Component Select button, you cannot program the Power-On function on it. If you change the
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    If you have set the System Control function for a Component Select button (page 33), the execution of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. When executing the programmed commands, each remote commander signal is transmitted. Example: To
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    of commands will be programmed up to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 31) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal
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    you to program a consecutive operation steps. About the order of operation steps Some of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, some TVs generally may not respond to the next signal right after the Poweron signal. So, a series of commands such as TV Power-on
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    buttons, you can also program a series of operating commands for the Component Select buttons (up to 16 steps). To execute the commands programmed on a Component Select button by the System Control function, press the button for more than 2 seconds. 1,3 SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD
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    of commands will be programmed up to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 33) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a Component Select button has already "learned" a remote control
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    8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU 1 EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 1 Press and while holding POWER, press TV/VIDEO and CH +. CH TV/VIDEO + POWER + The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash
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    to its factory settings You can erase all remote control signals programmed by the "learned" function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. SET TV/VIDEO POWER TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP VIDEO1 1 TUNER 4 MD 7 VOL VIDEO2 2 CD 5 TV 8 DVD 0 DIGITAL /ANALOG AUX 3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT
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    detectors of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Too much light there can interfere with remote control operations. •Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric
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    . You cannot operate a component even after setting the component code numbers. The Commander fails to learn the remote control signals. You cannot operate a component even after you programmed the remote control signals with the Learning function. Remedy • Move closer to the component. The maximum
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    Sony components only. The System Control function or Control Program function does not work properly. • When you program a System Control function or Control Program function, make sure to follow the correct steps (pages 29, 32). • Change the direction the Remote Commander is aimed. If the problem
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    3 TAPE 6 PHONO 9 ENT CH TWIN VIEW SLEEP MUTING GUIDE INFO RECALL MENU EXIT OK TOOLS SYSTEM CONTROL ABCD 9 0 qa qs qd qf qg qh qj qk ql Note There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Commander. TV(ANALOG) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9 POWER To turn on and
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    . 3VOL +/- Volume up: + Volume down: - KEY DISPLAY 5 MUTING 6 GUIDE (EPG) 7 EXIT 2 DIGITAL/ ANALOG qk TOOLS (OPTION) FUNCTION To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off. To use the program guide. To exit the mode. To select DIGITAL/ ANALOG To go into the OPTION setting
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    VCR KEY DISPLAY 9 POWER 1qa 1 - 9, 0, ENT 4 INFO (DISPLAY) q; TV/VIDEO (ANT/SW) qf SLEEP (INPUT SELECT) qh MENU qj f qj F qj G qj g qjOK 8m 8N 8M 8REC z 8x 8X qdCH +/- 7 EXIT qg RECALL (DRIVE
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    to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program.) 4 INFO To turn on the display. (DISPLAY) qf SLEEP To use the "FAVORITE" (FAVORITE) function. qsTWIN VIEW To bring up the Station (Station Index. Index) 6 GUIDE To bring up Master Guide. 7 EXIT To exit the mode. qh
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    a program guide is not displayed. To select the channel that is highlighted. Channel up: + Channel down: - To replay Or to go into REC/ REVIEW mode during play (After about 5second rewind, replay begins). *1 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replay service. Refer to its instruction manual
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    (>) To select the next track. qdCH - (.) To select the previous track. 4 INFO (DISPLAY) To switch the display of the CD player to ON/ OFF. 6 GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the setting. qk TOOLS To change the play (PLAY MODE) mode cyclically. 7 EXIT To toggle the recording (REC MODE) mode. qsTWIN
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    - (.) 4 INFO (DISPLAY) FUNCTION To turn on and off. To select a program number. To enter the setting. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward. To Sony component) AMP KEY DISPLAY 9 POWER 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 q; TV/VIDEO (INPUT) qg RECALL (SHIFT) qd CH+/- 3VOL +/- 5 MUTING qa ENTER 6 GUIDE
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    viewing (By pass mode). 4 INFO Calls up title bar and toggles title bar on/off. qf SLEEP (Favorite) To switch the "FAVORITE" TV channel list programmed by a customer to ON/OFF 6 GUIDE (EPG) To switch the EPG display to ON/OFF. qh MENU To call up the MENU display. qj f To move the cursor
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    Digital TV TUNER KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 9 POWER To turn on and off. 1qaw; To change the channel. 1 - 9, 0, Channel down: - qg RECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV's manufacturer. 6 GUIDE (EPG) To use the program guide. 47
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    -On command 27 Code numbers 10, 13 Component Select buttons assigning other components 33 programming a signal 16 programming a series of commands 32 setting the Power-On function 27 E Erasing 35 F, G, H, I, J, K Factory setting 35 L Learning Function 16 Locking control of the Commander 34 M MUTING
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2-674-860-
12
(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2006
Sony Corporation
RM-VL600