Sony RM-AV2500 Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3

Features The RM-AV2500 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 this one remote commander This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV components. Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting their code numbers (page 8). Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate non-preset components or functions (page 15). In addition, the Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be available) (page 35). Multi component in one screen When you operate a lot of equipment all together, you need not change the screen. When watching a DVD, the DVD run system key, the Power key for TV and Receiver or the input change key can be displayed on one screen, and it can be operated, without switching the screen. Alias function Keys memorized on other screen can be link, it is not necessary to learning again. For example, it is useful to display the Power key for TV or the input change key on the CABLE screen (page 43). Channel macro function allows you to select a channel with a single key Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on macro keys. If you set the key operations for entering a channel number on a macro key, you can select the channel by pressing that macro key (page 41). Easy-to-operate touch key LCD with blue back light This Commander has a touch key LCD that changes the key display according to the selected component. The Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to operate the selected component are displayed. The display backlight allows operation even in the dark. Setting a maximum of 24 macro commands of a maximum of 32 successive steps A maximum of 24 macro commands which provide a maximum of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can be set (12 system control macros and 12 component macros). Macro execution speed is changeable. All power on/off macro commands for Sony components are preset at the factory. 3