Sony RM-VL1000 Operating Instructions - Page 2

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not expose the unit to rain

or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not

open the cabinet. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel

only.

WARNING

You are cautioned that any

changes or modifications not

expressly approved in this manual

could void your authority to

operate this equipment.

For the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model number is located on

the front panel.

The serial number is located on

the inner side of the battery

compartment.

Record these numbers in the

spaces provided below. Refer to

them whenever you call upon

your Sony dealer regarding this

product.

Model No.

RM-VL1000

Serial No.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN

THE U.S.A.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the

following measures:

–

Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

–

Increase the separation

between the equipment and

receiver.

–

Connect the equipment to an

outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver

is connected.

–

Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

Section	Page
Table of Contents	4
Getting Started	6
Location and Function of Controls	6
Installing the Batteries	7
When to replace the batteries	7
Setting the Clock	8
Setting the clock for the first time after installing batteries	8
Adjusting the clock after setting the clock	11
Basic Operations	13
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components	13
Setting a component code	13
Checking if the code number works	16
Finding a component code with the Search function	17
To clear the contents programmed for a specific component label	19
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander	21
To control the volume	23
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function	23
Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner	28
For accurate learning	29
Changing or erasing the function of a taught label or button	29
Advanced Features	30
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System	30
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions	34
Programming a series of commands for the System Macro labels	34
Notes on System Control Operations	38
To clear programmed commands for a specific System Macro number label	39
Programming a series of commands for the component labels	40
Changing the interval between operation steps	42
Changing the component macro executing time	43
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Labels	44
Programming the Power-On command of a selected component (for Sony components only)	44
Assigning Other Components to the Component Labels	46
Copying the settings of a component label to another label	46
Selecting a Channel with a Single Label — Channel Macro Function	48
Setting the Timer	51
Setting the new timer program	51
Changing the program already set or changing another program that you select	56
To clear timer settings programmed for a specific program number label	60
Using Other Functions	62
Locking the Controls — Hold Function	62
Adjusting the Automatic-Off Time of the Backlight of the Display Window	63
Setting the Key-Touch Beep	64
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Window	65
Changing the Names of the Labels on the Display	65
Erasing All the Settings	68
Additional Information	70
Precautions	70
Maintenance	70
Specifications	70
Troubleshooting	71
Appendix	74
Table of Preset Functions	74
TV	74
SAT (Digital Satellite)	75
Digital cable box	76
DVD	77
VCR1, VCR2	78
DVR (Digital video recorder)	79
CD	80
CABLE (Cable box)	80
AMP	81
MD	82
DAT	82
TAPE A, TAPE B	83

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