Sony RM-VL610A Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®)
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4-124-333-11 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL610A ©2008 Sony Corporation - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 2
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For Customers in Canada - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 3
Features The RM-VL610A 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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 4
Startup 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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 5
even if the code number is set, make the RM-VL610A "learn" the functions of your component's remote control. Example: To "teach" the H (play) signal of your video cassette recorder to the VCR H button of the RM-VL610A 1 Place the RM-VL610A head to head with your VCR's remote control. 4 Press the - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 6
Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - Setting component codes 10 Setting a component code 10 Checking 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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 7
Additional Information Precautions 36 Maintenance 36 Specifications 36 Troubleshooting 37 Appendixes Table of Preset Functions 39 TV ...39 VCR ...41 CBL (Cable box 41 SAT ...42 DVD ...42 DVR (Digital video recorder 43 CD ... - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 8
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) will be erased. Notes on batteries • Do not use the batteries (negative end first) through the guide clamp within each compartment as shown above. 8 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 9
6 Number buttons 7 DOT button 8 VOL +/- buttons* 9 MUTING button* q; A, B, C, D button qa LIST button qs FAV button qd GUIDE button qf EXIT button qg Player Control buttons qh SYSTEM CONTROL buttons qj POWER button qk INFO button ql SLEEP button w; ENT (enter) button wa CH (channel) +/- buttons ws - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 10
with other major brand preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, or Sony components which do not function with the Commander, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component. Component Select Button TV DVD SAT CBL VCR CD TAPE AMP Preset Factory - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 11
procedure will be canceled. Start over from Step 2. To cancel setup, press SET. 4 Press the Number buttons to enter the four-digit component code number. 5 Press ENT. The SET indicator and the Component Select button light turns off. If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 12
Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio and Visual Components - Setting component codes (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 13
Component Select button lights up. * If any of these components are assigned to any of the Component Select buttons (page 33), you can set a component code using the Search function. 3 Press CH + or CH - and POWER in turn until the component reacts as described in the following. TV: Powers off VCR - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 14
Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code code number works by following the instructions on page 12. Notes • If you don't input anything into the Commander within 20 seconds between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the code - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 15
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 to mute the sound. When you select a visual component - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 16
make a note on the back of the supplied "Component code numbers.") Notes • Some specific remote control signals may not be "learned." • You can also use of the Commander 1 Place the RM-VL610A head to head with your component's remote control. Remote control for your component about 2 - 4 inches (5 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 17
2 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds. 4 Press the button on the Commander you want to "teach." The SET indicator flash. The SET indicator flashes and the selected Component Select button lights up. (Learning function standby). 3 Press the Component Select button for the component whose - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 18
transfer is complete, the Commander returns to its state in Step 3. remote control of component Notes • If you do not perform Learning steps within 20 may have interfered during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have programmed any signal on a - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 19
unit. If Learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units. •When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony's amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 20
switched to DVD just by pressing DVD. (For this operation, the amplifier should first be turned on.) Example: To "teach" the DVD input remote control signal of your amplifier to the DVD Component Select button of the Commander 2 Press and hold the Component Select button for the component whose - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 21
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 SET indicator lights and all the Component Select buttons flash again. During data transfer, only the SET indicator stays lit, and the - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 22
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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 23
a "learned" function is completed, the SET indicator light turns off. To erase the learned function of a SYSTEM CONTROL button While holding SET pressed, press and hold the desired SYSTEM CONTROL button for over 3 seconds. Example: To erase all functions "learned" by the VCR button 1 Press and hold - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 24
the signals for an airconditioner About seasonal adjustments If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander. If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly If the Commander can only operate - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 25
to an Audio System To change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you SET, press MENU. Component Select button TV VCR CBL DVD SAT AMP CD TAPE Controls the volume of TV TV TV TV TV amplifier amplifier amplifier The SET indicator - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 26
press these buttons, and then turn off when you release them. Press and while holding VOL+, press MUTING. To set only the audio components' volume controls to AMP Press VOL - while holding MUTING pressed. Only AMP lights up when you press these buttons, and then turns off when you release them - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 27
SET, press MENU. 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 automatically programmed to the button. You can - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 28
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 component - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 29
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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 30
the beginning. You cannot continue programming once the setting mode ends. • If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you can program a System Control function (System Control Macro), but the function does will not work until you clear the Leaning function - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 31
information helps 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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 32
for less than 2 seconds, it works as a normal Component Select button, and the programmed function does not work. • See also "Tips for programming the System Control functions" on page 31. Example: To program the procedure on page 29 for the VCR Component Select button 32 You can program up to 16 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 33
Component Select button has already "learned" a remote control signal (page 16), you can program a Control Program function (Component Macro), but the function does setting, set the component code number again (page 10). • If you enter a new brand's component code number without clearing the - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 34
function is on, no function can be operated. (The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash twice.) (twice) To unlock the control Press and while holding POWER, press INPUT and CH -. The SET button and the Component Select button currently selected flash once, and the Hold - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 35
Erasing All Settings - To reset the Commander to its factory settings You can erase all remote control signals programmed by the "learned" function to reset the Commander to its factory settings. 1 While holding POWER pressed, press INPUT and VOL -. When pressing the - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 36
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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 37
Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 8), then check the items below. Symptom You cannot operate components. You cannot control the volume. The Component Select buttons flash by a constant interval when you press a button. - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 38
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 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 39
the TV's manufacturer. 5VOL +/- Volume up: + Volume down: - 6 MUTING To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off. q; GUIDE (EPG) To use the program guide. qa EXIT To exit the mode. wd TOOLS To go into the OPTION (OPTION) setting mode. qs . (VIDEO 1) To select the input - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 40
Channel down : - qkRECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function. 1 INPUT To change the input mode. qfINFO To turn on the display. (DISPLAY) 0 GUIDE (EPG) To switch the EPG display to on/off. qaEXIT To exit the setting menu. waMENU To call up the MENU display. wsf To - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 41
To turn on the display. (DISPLAY) 9FAV To use the "FAVORITE" (FAVORITE) function. wd TOOLS (Station Index) To bring up the Station Index. q; GUIDE To bring up Master Guide. qa EXIT To exit the mode. wa MENU To call up the MENU display. ws f To move the cursor upward. ws F To move - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 42
"Flash +." channel up channel down KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION 7A (SET UP) To call up the setup menu. 7B (Live TV) To bring up Master Guide. qlPAGE - (THUMBS+) To select the desired recorded program (It is necessary to have recorded the desired program). qlPAGE + (THUMBS-) To select the desired - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 43
program). To turn on the display. To clear the setting. To bring up Master Guide. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press H while pressing " menu. *1 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replay service. Refer to its instruction manual for details. *2 In order to avoid recording - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 44
To select the next track. qs . To select the previous track. qf INFO (DISPLAY) To switch the display of the CD player to ON/ OFF. q; GUIDE (CLEAR) To clear the setting. wd TOOLS To change the play (PLAY MODE) mode cyclically. 7B OPEN/CLOSE (OPEN/CLOSE) MD KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION qdPOWER - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 45
reverse. To pause.* * Activated when using a double cassette deck (for deck A of Sony component) AMP KEY DISPLAY qd POWER 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 30 1 INPUT qk RECALL (SHIFT) qj CH+/- 5VOL +/- 6 MUTING qh ENTER q; GUIDE (BAND) FUNCTION To turn on and off. To select the input source: VIDEO 1 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 46
select next disc. qjCH+/- Presetting or tuning frequency up: + Presetting or tuning frequency down: - qkRECALL (BAND) To select FM/AM. qgSLEEP To operate SLEEP function. q;GUIDE To operate SURROUND (SURROUND FIELD function. FIELD) 9 FAV To operate MEMORY (MEMORY) function. 46 - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 47
+/- Channel up: + Channel down: - qk RECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV's manufacturer. q; GUIDE (EPG) To use the program - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 48
learned signal 22, 23 Power-On command 27 Code numbers 10, 13 Component Select buttons assigning other control of the Commander 34 M MUTING button 12, 15, 19, 26 N, O Number buttons 11, 22 P, Q, R, S Power-On function setting 27 Preset components 10 System Control Functions 29 T, U Troubleshooting - Sony RM-VL610A | Operating Instructions (RM-VL610A Remote Commander®) - Page 49
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Printed in Japan
4-124-333-
11
(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
©2008
Sony Corporation
RM-VL610A