Sony RM-AX4000 Operating Instructions - Page 4

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Features

The RM-AX4000 Remote Commander

provides centralized control of all your

AV components from a single remote

control and saves the trouble of operating

different AV components with different

remote control devices. The following are

its main features.

Control up to 16 components

With the Remote Commander, you can

control up to 16 components, including

your TV, VCR, DVD, DVR, CD, RCVR,

etc.

Centralized control of Sony AV

components with this one Remote

Commander

The Remote 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

The Remote Commander also recognizes

the preset codes for most major brands

components, as well as Sony. Just select

the corresponding codes to control all

your AV components.

XPRESS functions for executing a

series of actions to operate several

AV components by pressing just one

key.

Groups of commands from different

components can be set for up to 8

XPRESS functions. For example, when

you watch a DVD using a TV and

amplifier/receiver, you can press just one

key to turn on/off each component, and

select the correct inputs. Available keys

for the XPRESS function appear on the

LCD display.

Also, the XPRESS function can memorize

the status of power on/off, input select

status of each component, and send a

signal to synchronize them to the Remote

Commander, regardless of their current.

Air-Slide executes an XPRESS

function by “sliding your finger”

across the LCD display

You can also perform an XPRESS

function by sliding your finger in a set

pattern across the Remote Commander's

LCD Display. This function is called an

“Air-Slide”, and 6 different patterns are

available.

The AX Remote Editor software allows

you to make

advanced settings for the

Remote Commander.

Clock display and Timer function

Up to 8 Timer macros can be

programmed to automatically turn on/

off components and other controls (such

as recording, stopping, etc.).

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

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