Sony RM-VL700S Operating Instructions

Sony RM-VL700S - Integrated Remote Commander Manual

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    3-232-145-12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-VL700 © 2001 Sony Corporation
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    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 TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate
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    The RM-VL700 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
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    Visual Components - Setting component codes 8 Setting a component code 8 Checking if the code number works 10 Setting a component code by the Search function 11 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 12 To control the volume 13 Notes on operating your components 14 Programming
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    Appendix Table of Preset Functions 35 TV ...35 VCR ...36 CBL (Cable box 36 SAT ...37 DVD ...37 CD ...38 MD ...38 DAT ...38 DECK ...38 AMP ...39 Digital Cable Box 39 Index Back cover 5
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    . 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 setting of the code numbers (page 8) and "learned" remote control signals (page 15) will
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    indicator 2 SET button 3 Component Select buttons Light or flash during operation. 4 TV/VIDEO button 5 DISPLAY button 6 Number buttons 7 PIP button 8 Player Control buttons 9 Cursor Control buttons 0 MENU button qa VOL +/- buttons* qs MUTING button* qd POWER button qf GUIDE button qg SLEEP button qh
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    Functions" (page 35). Setting a component code Example: To set up a Philips' TV 1 See the tables in the supplied "Component Code Numbers", and find the three-digit code number for the desired component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number that is listed first. For example, to set
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    the three-digit component code number. Notes • If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied "Component Code Numbers", or if you press a button in the wrong order, the Component button flashes five times, and then turns off. Check the component code number, and try
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    other codes listed for your component, or try setting the code number using the Search function (page 11). Note on the VOL+/- and MUTING buttons When you operate a visual component, the TV button lights up to indicate that the Commander is controlling or muting the TV's volume. When you operate an
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    by the Search function You can find a code number available for a component that doesn't have one in the supplied "Component Code Numbers". Before starting the Search function Set each component to the following status so that the Search function works effectively. TV: Power-on VCR, CBL/SAT, DVD
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    When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8). If the Component Select button flashes five times before turning off, it means that the setup is incomplete. Start over from Step 1. 5 Check if the code number works by following the instructions on page
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    for each component. Note The remote control signals may be different for some components or functions. In this case, program the remote control signals with the Learning function (see page 15). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of infrared signals
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    "TV/VIDEO" + "3" : VIDEO3 "TV/VIDEO" + "4" : VIDEO4 "TV/VIDEO" + "5" : VIDEO5 "TV/VIDEO" + "6" : VIDEO6 If the above operations do not work, program the remote control signals of your component in to the Commander using the Learning function (page 15). About the input select of a VCR (only for Sony
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    Programming signals of another remote control - Learning Function To operate components or functions which do not work even if you set a component code number, use the following Learning procedure to "teach" any of the programmable buttons or the Commander to operate the functions of another remote
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    Programming signals of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be "learned." Both the SET indicator and the selected Component Select button light up, and all other buttons turn off. 4 Press the button on the
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    Step 3. remote control of component during data operate properly, "teach" once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing VOL+ only once, noise may have interfered during the Learning procedure.) If you set a component code after "learning" a signal If you have programmed
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    signals of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) When you "teach" signals to VOL +/- or MUTING •If 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 signal will be transmitted only by pressing
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    Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons You can "teach" one operating procedure to a Component Select button, so that when you press the Component Select button, the operation is also automatically done. For example, if it is necessary to switch the input selection of an
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    Programming signals of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) 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 Component Select
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    single button Example: To erase the "learned" function from the Number button 1 in VCR mode 1 Press and hold SET for over 3 seconds. The SET indicator lights up, and all Component Select buttons flash. 2 While holding the desired Component Select button pressed, press the button you want to erase
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    Programming signals of another remote control - Learning Function (continued) To erase the learned function of the Component Select button that is TV, VCR, CBL/SAT, DVD or AMP Example: To erase the function "learned" by the TV button While holding SET pressed for over 3 seconds, press and hold the
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    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 "ON" with one button and "OFF" with another, while your air-conditioner
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    to control the volume while using a VCR, you don't need to press the TV button to control the TV volume. The following table shows the factory setting of which volume would be controlled for each component. Component Select button TV VCR CBL/SAT DVD AMP Controls the volume of TV TV TV TV amplifier
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    VOL-holding MUTING pressed. The buttons turn off when you release them. Volume control setting complete. The buttons turn off when you release them. Volume control setting complete. Visual components are: TV, video cassette recorder, analog cable box, digital cable box, digital satellite, DVD
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    : To program the TV button 1 Press SET. All Component Select buttons flash. To cancel setting, press SET. To clear the Power-On command Repeat the same procedure, pressing the desired Component Select button that lights up when you press POWER. Notes • If the component code of a non-Sony brand has
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    the component code number again (page 8). • If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button, the volume of the TV or amplifier (page 13,24) cannot be controlled even when you select other components. • If you have already programmed any remote control signals on the Component Select
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    "learned" keys or buttons. • You can copy the "learned" remote control signals of a Component Select button to another button (page 29). 4 •If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 to 9. •If you need to program some signals by the Learning function, follow the Steps 1 and
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    for over 3 seconds Note You cannot copy the settings to a Component Select button on which any "learned" function (page 15) has been programmed. Example: To copy the settings of the DVD button to the TV button 1 Press SET. All Component Select buttons flash. To cancel setting, press SET. To return
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    can lock all the buttons with the Hold function. While the Hold function is on, no function can be operated. (All Component Select buttons flash twice.) (twice) To unlock the control Press the same three buttons in the same order as the former procedure. The SET indicator flashes twice, and the
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    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 TV/VIDEO and VOL -. The SET indicator and all Component Select buttons light up. Then the Component Select buttons turn off one
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    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. •Do not expose the remote control detectors of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Too much light there can interfere with
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    after you have set the component codes, then use the Learning function to program the remote control signals for the component (page 15). • The component may be operated with a code number that is not listed in the "Component Code Numbers". See "Setting a component code by the Search function" (page
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    flashes five times "Component Code Numbers" and try setting the component during setting. codes again (page 8). The SET indicator falshes • A selected Component Select button or another button to be twice during the set has any remote control signals programmed by Learning Learning procedure
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    Appendix Table of Preset Functions Note There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Commander. TV KEY DISPLAY 0 POWER 3qd 1 - 9, 0, ENT 1T V / V I D E O 2 DISPLAY q sSLEEP q aGUIDE (PIP OFF) 7 MENU FUNCTION To turn on and off. To change the channel. For example,
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    of Preset Functions (continued) VCR KEY DISPLAY 0 POWER 3qd 1 - 9, 0, ENT 2 DISPLAY 1 TV/VIDEO (ANT/SW) q sSLEEP (INPUT SELECT) 7 MENU 6f 6F 6G 6g q fO K 5m 5N channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5 and ENT.) Channel up :+ Channel down : - To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function. 36
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    TV and SAT program.) To turn on the display. 4 PIP To use the "FAVORITE" (FAVORITE) function. q sSLEEP (Station Index) To bring up the Station Index. q aGUIDE To bring up Master Guide turn on and off. Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen. To select numbers 10 and above. To
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    5N 5M 5REC z 5x 5X q gCH + (>) q gCH - (.) FUNCTION To turn on and off. To select a program number. To enter the setting. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press N while pressing REC z. First release .* * Activated when using a double cassette deck (for deck A of Sony component) 38
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    FAVORITE" TV channel list programmed by a customer to ON/OFF q sSLEEP (Exit/Clear) To return to the TV screen operation is possible when using the built-in HDD type STB or in Video-on-demand mode. **This key display corresponds to TiVo service or the replay service. Refer to its instruction manual
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    Function 15 Locking control of Commander 30 M MUTING button 10, 13, 18, 25, 30 N, O Number buttons 9, 14, 21, 27 P, Q, R, S Power-On function setting 26 Preset components 8 T, U Troubleshooting 33 V, W, X, Y, Z VOL buttons 10, 13, 17, 18, 25, 31 Volume Control 10, 13, 24 Sony Corporation Printed
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3-232-145-
12
(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2001
Sony Corporation
RM-VL700