3-242-704-14(1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-AV3000 © 2002 Sony Corporation
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.
Features The RM-AV3000 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. Customizing 258 labels of control keys in the dot matrix LCD with dot matrix makes label customizing possible. A total of 258 labels on the LCD, such as component labels, macro labels, etc., can be customized.
Table of Contents Getting Started Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 6 Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 7 When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 8 Setting the Clock ............................................................................
Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press — Channel Macro Function ......................... 58 Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 61 Setting the new timer program ......................................................................................... 61 Changing the program already set or changing another program that you select ................................................................................
Getting Started Location and Function of Controls 1 2 3 4 TV qk qj STB VCR DVD CD SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF MORE VOLUME qh OTHER AMP CHANNEL 0 OK MENU 5 6 7 8 9 EXIT MUTING RECALL qg qa qs qd qf 1 Clock Display key (page 8) Displays the clock, the transmission mark, the battery mark and the timer mark. 2 Mode Display key (page 8, 13, 20, 30, 32, 40) Displays the status of the selected mode. Function of the key changes according to the selected mode.
qf EXIT button (page 89) Used to exit the setting menu. qg MENU button (page 88) Calls up the menu display of the buttons or keys that have menu function. qh OK button and Cursor Control buttons (page 9, 64, 88) Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert four size AA (R6) alkaline batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment.
Installing the Batteries (continued) Setting the Clock When to replace the batteries Batteries for remote control operation and backlight (four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal conditions, alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months. If the Commander does not operate properly, alkaline batteries might be worn out and E is displayed on the LCD touch panel. When the display dims or the backlight for the touch keys grows dim, replace the alkaline batteries with new ones.
2 Set the day of the week. Select the day of the week by pressing the or button. Selected day of the week flashes. SU MO TU WE TH FR SA : : : : : : : Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday button 3 Set the hour and AM (or PM) by pressing the or button. The selected hour and AM (or PM) flash. button button button Then press the button. The hour and AM (or PM) are set. “00”(minute) and “SET” flash. Then press the the week is set. button. The day of “12”, “ AM” and “SET” flash.
Setting the Clock (continued) Adjusting the clock after setting the clock 4 Set the minute by pressing the or button. 2 3 TV button STB VCR DVD CD OTHER AMP button SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF MORE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL 1 OK MENU EXIT The selected minute flashes. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF MUTING Notes • If you press the button, the minute is set and the setting mode returns to Step 2.
Each time the SET key is pressed, the Label keys change as follows. “CLOCK” appears and flashes on one of the Label keys on the display. To select STD TIME (standard time) or DS TIME (daylight saving time) When the Commander enters the clock setting mode when the clock is already set, the time mode previously set (STD TIME or DS TIME) stays lit and the other time mode flashes, and the setting mode goes to Step 4. If you want to change the time mode, press the flashing key (STD TIME or DS TIME).
Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. You can use the Commander with other preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component.
Example: To set up a Philips’ TV 1 See the tables in the supplied “Component Code Numbers,” and find the four-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 up a Philips ’TV, you would use the code number 8056. The first digit of the component code number means the component category (TV, VCR, etc.). For further details, see the tables in the supplied “Component Code Numbers.
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) 5 Press the four-digit component code number followed by the ENTER key on the touch-key display. 6 If you want to set a code for another component, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 7 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previous setting mode.
Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corresponding Component Select button or the Label key for the component you have set up. To display and change the Label keys, press the OTHER buttons repeatedly. 4 If you have succeeded, check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, such as channel and volume control. See page 18 for details. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF TV The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display.
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. Finding a component code with the Search function You can find a code number available for a component that doesn’t have one in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”. 2 Press the PRESET key. Before starting the Search function Set each component to the following status to enable the Search function. TV, AMP: Power-on CD, MD, TAPE, DAT: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.
6 Press the ENTER key. A beep sounds, and the selected component name, the preset fourdigit component code number and “OK” light for two seconds. And the display returns to Step 2. 4 Press CHANNEL + or CHANNEL – to search component code numbers in the same category (in this case, code numbers which begin with “8”). Press CHANNEL + to go to the next code number. Press CHANNEL – to go back to the previous code number. CHANNEL Note It is recommended to write down the code number. 7 Press COMMANDER OFF.
To change the Label keys, press the Mode Display key (in this case, DVD) repeatedly. Each time you press the DVD key, the display of the Label keys changes as follows. Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander DVD When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 12). TV STB VCR DVD CD SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 2 3 OTHER AMP TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF MORE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL 1 3 2 Press the desired key in the touch-key display.
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 19). 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 the VOLUME +/– buttons to control the volume, and the MUTING button to mute.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the LEARN key. LEARN Example: To program the N (Play) signal of your component to the VCR N (Play) key of the Commander “LEARN” appears on the Mode Display key. 1 Place the RM-AV3000 head to head with your component’s remote control. Remote control for your component 4 Select the desired component of which signals are to be learned by pressing the Component Select button or the Label key.
To change the Label keys, press the Mode Display key (in this case, VCR) repeatedly. Each time you press the VCR key, the display of the Label keys changes as follows. VCR When teaching on the button that is not on the LCD Only “LEARN” flashes. 6 Press and hold down the button on the other remote control until you hear a beep. (If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) Notes • If you do not perform learning steps within two minutes, learning mode ends. • If you do not perform Step 6 within 10 seconds after Step 5, the display turns back to the display in Step 4. (All the learnable keys flash.) In this case, perform Step 5 again while the display is flashing, • If you touch a key by mistake in step 6, while pressing the DEL key, press the mistaken key. Then repeat from Step 5 to continue learning.
To change the function display of a key You can select the most suitable function display among all the displays the key has, and set it to the key. 1 After Step 4 (page 20), while pressing the Mode Display key (in this case, VCR), press the key you want to teach repeatedly. VCR Each time the key is pressed, the display is changed in order. Notes • You can change the display of a key only when you program it using the learning function.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) 2 Input digits or characters on the Label key by pressing the number keys (0 - 9), SYMBOL 1 key or SYMBOL 2 key on the LCD display. The cursor flashes in the left end of the Label key. Begin inputting digits or characters from the left. Press repeatedly the number key until you obtain the desired digit or character. The digits or characters are assigned to the keys as follows.
For accurate learning •Do not move the remote units during the learning procedure. •Be sure to keep holding down the button of the other remote control until you hear the confirmation beep. •Use fresh batteries in both remote control units. •Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or strong fluorescent light. •The remote control detector area may differ depending on each remote unit. If learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) 3 Press the RESET key. RESET To clear all signals learned for a specific component 1 While pressing COMMANDER “RESET” appears on the Mode Display key. OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. 4 Press the COMPO key COMPO 2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) once Component names appear on the Label keys. “RESET” appears and flashes on one of the Label keys on the display.
5 Press the Component Select button or the Label key of which preset settings you want to erase. The component name is displayed on the left Label key. 7 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previously set mode. 6 Press the YES key. YES During erasing, “c c ” stays lit. When erasing finishes, “OK” is displayed with a beep sound.
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function (continued) 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF 3 Press the YES key. YES If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. “REALLY?” stays lit. “YES” and “NO” flash. If you press the NO key The display returns to Step 1. 4 Press the YES key. YES While erasing, “c c c c” stays lit.
Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you hear sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier. This feature enables you to control the volume of your TV or amplifier without having to select TV or AMP each time you want to control the volume.
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System (continued) “MODE” appears on the Mode Display key. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. 4 Press the VOLUME key. VOLUME 2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) twice. Each time the SET key is pressed, the Label keys changes as in Step 2 on page 13. “MODE” appears and flashes on one of the Label keys.
6 Hold COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds to turn the Commander off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds, the display returns to the previous setting mode. COMMANDER OFF Notes • If you have already programmed any signal for the VOLUME or MUTING button of each component by “learning”, the procedure above will not change the function of the VOLUME and MUTING buttons.
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) 2 Press the SYSTEM key. SYSTEM Programming a series of commands for the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or the Label keys “SYSTEM” appears on the Mode Display key. SET 5 2 4 3 TV STB VCR DVD CD SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 AMP TIMER OTHER COMMANDER LIGHT OFF MORE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL 7 1 3 Select the system number by pressing the SYSTEM CONTROL button (in this case, SYSTEM CONTROL 2) or the Label key.
To program a new series of operations for the buttons which have already been set SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button: Erase the factory preset program. See page 37. Other buttons: Erase the program. See page 35. 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 and program the buttons and keys for the series of operations. In this example, press the following buttons and keys. 4 Select the component to operate by pressing the Component Select button (in this case, TV) or the Label key.
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) Notes • If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the program (page 35) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire program from the beginning. You cannot continue from where you let off.
To clear programmed commands for a specific SYSTEM CONTROL button or corresponding Label key System numbers appear on the Label keys. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. 2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) once to display “RESET” on one of the Label keys on the display. To change Label keys, press the MORE button repeatedly until you obtain the desired system number.
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) 2 While pressing the DEL key, press the SYSTEM key. SYSTEM If you press the NO key The display returns to Step 4. While erasing, “c c” stays lit. When erasing finishes, “OK” is displayed with a beep sound. 3 Press the YES key. YES 7 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF “REALLY?” stays lit, and “YES” and “NO” flash. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off.
If you press the NO key The display returns to Step 1. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF 2 Clear again the System Control function programmed on SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 (page 35). Select SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3, in Step 5 on page 35. Note If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The interval setting (page 40) is not reset to the factory setting, even if you perform these steps. The Commander turns off.
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) Programming a series of commands for the Component Select buttons or the Label keys As with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or the Label keys, you can also program a series of operating commands for the Component Select buttons (up to 32 steps). To execute the commands programmed on a Component Select button or a Label key by the System Control function, press the button or key for more than 2 seconds.
Notes • You can program the System Control functions for a Component Select button or a Label key on which the Power-On function (page 43) has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the System Control functions for the button, the PowerOn function is resumed, and you can use it again. • You cannot program the System Control functions for a Component Select button or a Label key for which a signal has been programmed by “learning” (page 45).
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) 3 Press the MODE key. “MODE” appears on the Mode Display key. Changing the interval between operation steps You can control the interval from 100900ms in units of 50ms. 2 4 3,6 TV STB VCR DVD CD SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 OTHER AMP TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF MORE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL 4 Press the SYSDELAY key. SYSDELAY 5 8 “SYSDELAY” is displayed on the Mode Display key.
To display and change the Label keys for timer program numbers Press the TIMER button repeatedly. For timer settings, see page 61. When you select the Component name, go to Step 6. 8 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previous setting mode. When you select the system number or the timer program number, go to Step 7.
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) To change the component macro executing time 1 Follow the procedure of Steps 1 5 on page 40. 2 Press the TIME key. The current component macro executing time stays lit, and (+) and (-) flash. 3 Press the (+) or (-) key to change the component macro executing time. You can control the time from 0 to 2 sec (seconds) in units of 1 sec. Each time you the (+) key is pressed, the time increased by 1 sec.
Example: To program the TV button Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF Programming the Power-On command of the selected component (for Sony components only) MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. 2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) When using Sony components, you can program the Power-on signal for each component on a Component Select button or a Label key.
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued) To clear the Power-on command Repeat the procedure above. The following display appears. 4 Press the PowerON key. PowerON “PowerON” appears on the Mode Display key. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. The display of the component names (preset by Sony) for which you can program the Power-on signal flashes.
Notes • If the component code of a non-Sony product has been set for a Component Select button or a Label key, you cannot program the Power-On function for it. • Even if you have programmed a signal by “learning” (See “Adding a command that is required when selecting a component”, page 45) or a System Control function (page 38) for a Component Select button or a Label key, you can program the Power-On function for that button, but it cannot be used.
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued) Example : To program the input select signal of your amplifier to the CD button 1 Place the RM-AV3000 head to head with your component’s remote control. 3 While pressing the Mode Display key (LEARN), press the Component Select button or the Label key you want to “teach,” and release both keys. (To change the Label keys, press the OTHER button repeatedly.
If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previously set mode. To clear the learned function of the Component Select button 1 Follow Steps 2 and 3 on page 20 in “Learning Function.” 2 While pressing the DEL key, press the Component Select button which you want to clear.
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons or the Label Keys (continued) Example: To copy the settings of the DVD button to the VCR button 1 While pressing COMMANDER 4 Press the Component Select button or the Label button of which contents are to be moved. (To change the Label buttons press the OTHER button.) DVD OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key.
“COPY” appears on the Mode Display key. In this case, “DVD c c VCR” flashes on the Label keys and moving finishes with a beep sound. And the keys for VCR appears. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previous setting mode.
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons or Label Keys (continued) Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button 3 Press the LEARN key. LEARN “LEARN” appears on the Mode Display key. 1 Place the Commander head to head with the remote control of the air-conditioner. Remote control of your air-conditioner If a signal has been learned on that button, the display stays lit.
5 Press and hold down the button of the remote control until you hear a beep. (If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.) While receiving the signal, “LEARN” stays lit. If “NG” flashes on the display and “NG” sound is heard five times Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 4 and 5 again. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF To clear the learned remote control signal 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. 2 Press the LEARN key.
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons or Label Keys (continued) Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner About seasonal adjustments If you change the settings of the airconditioner for the season, you have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander.
1 Place the RM-AV3000 head to head with another RM-AV3000. 4 Press the MODE key. “MODE” appears on the Mode Display key. Another RM-AV3000 about 2 – 4 inches (5 – 10 cm) away RM-AV3000 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF 5 Press the “TRANSFER” key. TRANSFER MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. “TRANSFER” appears on the Mode Display key. 3 Press the Mode Display key (SET) twice to display “MODE” on one of the Label keys on the display. 6 Press the X key.
Transferring Data between Commanders (continued) 7 Press the ALL key. ALL Note If “NG” appears while sending the data, go back to Step 5 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. 10 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF ALL: All data of the Commander COMPO: Data of a Component Select button or a Label key If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds “ALL X” appears on the Mode Display key, and “ALL” appears on the left Label key.
“COMPO X” appears on the Mode Display key, and the selected component name appears on the left Label key. 5 Press the “ENTER” key. During transferring the data, “c c c c” flashes. When the data has been successfully transferred, “END” appears on the right Label key. 3 Press the Component Select button of which data you want to send. Or press the Label key of which data you want to send. (To change the Label keys, press the OTHER button repeatedly.
Transferring Data between Commanders (continued) Receiving the data “ALL x” appears on the Mode Display key, and “ALL” appears on the left Label key. This Commander can receive the data of another Sony RM-AV3000. To receive all the data from another remote commander 1 Follow Steps 1 to 5 on page 53. 4 Press the ENTER key. During receiving the data, “cccc cccc” flashes. When all the data has been successfully transferred, “ALL” appears on the right Label key. 2 Press the x key.
5 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previous setting mode. 3 Press the Component Select button to which you want to assign the data. Or press the Label key to which you want to assign the data. To change the Label keys, press the OTHER button repeatedly. TV The selected component name appears on the left Label key.
Transferring Data between Commanders (continued) Notes • If the Commander is not ready for receiving the data, press the CLEAR key, then press the RETURN key to clear the learned signal on all or one of the Component Select buttons. • If “NG” appears during data transfer, go back to Step 3 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. If you continue the operation, you have to set the sending Commander again to send data. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF.
Example: To program TV channel 123 for the VIDEO4 key 1 While pressing COMMANDER 4 Select the component by pressing the Component Select button or the Label key. OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF TV MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key. 2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) The selected component name appears on the Mode Display key. The macro keys (Label keys) flash. To change the Label keys, press the Mode Display key (in this case, TV). once to display “CHMACRO” on one of the Label keys.
Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press — Channel Macro Function (continued) If you press the Label key for which the Channel Macro function cannot be programmed “NG” flashes twice and “NG” sound is heard. To change the name of the macro key (Label key) Keep the macro key (Label key) pressed for more than 2 seconds, and follow Steps 2 - 5, page 24. 6 Press the keys for the operation in order (1t 2 t 3 t ENTER).
“SET” appears on the Mode Display key. Setting the Timer Up to 12 timer setting programs can be set on this commander. You can program the timer setting of the day of the week, the hour, the minute and the contents of the program (Timer Macro). You can set each program of the timer to be executed or not. There are two ways for the timer setting as below.
Setting the Timer (continued) 3 Select the program number to which you want to set the timer by pressing the Label key. PROG4 The selected program number appears on the Mode Display key. (If the pressed Label key has character contents you input, the character contents appear on the Mode Display key.) “ON/OFF,” “TEST,” “SETUP,” and “COPY” flash on the Label keys. “SU” and “12:00 AM” are displayed on the Clock Display key.
Each time the or button is pressed the display of day(s) of the week changes as follows. button button 6 Press the TIME key. Set the timer-on hour by pressing the or button. Then press the button so that the minute flashes. (You can switch the mode between the hour setting and the minute setting by pressing the or button.) Set the minute by pressing the or button. Then press the ENTER key. The time of the timer setting is decided. The display returns to step 4.
Setting the Timer (continued) 8 Press a Component Select button, a SYSTEM CONTROL button, or a Label key to program the information of that button or key as a procedure to be executed by the timer. When selecting a Label key for a component name, press the OTHER button to change the Label keys. When selecting a Label key for a system number, press the MORE button to change the Label keys. If you select a component name Function keys for the component are displayed. Go to Step 9.
To change the program name on the Mode Display key After Step 3, hold the Mode Display key pressed for more than 2 seconds. The Commander enter the Label Inputting mode. Then follow the same procedure as that for changing the name of the Label key in Steps 2 - 5 on page 24. To change the interval between timer operation steps See page 40. Changing the program already set or changing another program that you select 1 Follow Steps 1 - 3 on page 61, 62. 2 Press the COPY key.
Setting the Timer (continued) 4 When the program number of which contents you want to change appears on the left Label key, press that Label key. With a beep sound, the contents of selected program is copied to the program number on the Mode Display key (in this case, PROG4). The day of the week and the time for the copied timer program are displayed on the Clock Display key. “ON/OFF,” “TEST,” “SETUP,” and “COPY” flash on the Label keys. 6 Press the key of which contents you want to change.
To check the execution of the timer program or set the timer program to the standby mode 1 Follow Steps 1 - 3 on page 61, 62. 3 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds The Commander returns to the previous setting mode. 2 Press the TEST key or the ON/ OFF key. TEST: You can check the timer program setting by transmitting the Timer Macro signals.
Setting the Timer (continued) To switch quickly the timer standby mode to on or off using the TIMER button 1 Press the TIMER button. 4 Keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds to turn the Commander off. To reset the standby mode to off, follow Steps 1 - 3 again. Notes The program numbers of which timer program is set to the standby mode stay lit, and the other program numbers flash on the Label keys. To change the Label keys, press the TIMER button repeatedly.
To clear timer settings programmed for a specific PROG (1-12) Label key 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. “PROG1” - “PROG4” are displayed. To change the Label keys, press the TIMER button. 5 Press the Label key of which timer settings you want to erase. The selected program number is displayed on the left Label key. 2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) once to display “RESET” on one of the Label keys on the display. 6 Press the YES key. During erasing, “c c” stays lit.
Setting the Timer (continued) 4 Press the YES key. To clear all timer settings programmed for all PROG (1 - 12) Label keys 1 Proceed Steps 1 - 3 on page 69. If you press the NO key The display returns to Step 1. 2 While pressing the DEL key, press the TIMER key. During erasing, “c c c c” stays lit. When all timer settings programmed for all PROG (1 - 12) Label keys are erased, “OK” is displayed with a beep sound. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF.
Using Other Functions When the controls are locked Locking the Controls — Hold Function To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function. However, the timer functions while the controls are locked. When you press a button on the Commander, the “NG” sound is heard twice, and “LOCK”, the clock, and “c” mark (when the timer is set to be executed) are displayed for a second. To unlock the controls Keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds.
2 While pressing the LOCK key, Protecting your Settings — Setting Lock Function You can lock the Commander so that you cannot change, add, or clear any of your data in each setting mode. 2 TV STB VCR DVD CD SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF MORE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL PRESET The selected setting mode is locked and the display of the locked setting mode on the Label key stays lit. To lock other setting modes, repeat Step 2.
Setting the AutomaticOff Time of the Display Window The Commander is preset at the factory to turn off the LCD display window automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 minutes. (Then all the display contents are turned off.) To change this setting, perform the following procedure. You can adjust the Automatic-Off time of the LCD display window (from 1 minute to 30 minutes in units of 1 minute). 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING.
Setting the Automatic-Off Time of the Display Window (continued) 6 Press the (+) or (–) key to change the Automatic-Off time of the LCD display window. You can adjust from 1 minute to 30 minutes. Each time the (+) key is pressed, the minute increases by one. Each time the (–) key is pressed, the minute decreases by one. For example, “2min” on the Label key means 2 minutes.
2 Press the Mode Display key (SET) twice to display “LIGHT” on one of the Label keys. 3 Press the LIGHT key. “LIGHT” appears on the Mode Display key. 5 Press the (+) or (–) key to change the Automatic-Off time of the backlight. Then press COMMANDER OFF to decide the Automatic-Off time of the backlight. The display returns to Step 3. You can adjust from 1 second to 60 seconds. Each time the (+) key is pressed, the second increases by 1. Each time the (–) key is pressed, the second decreases by 1.
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window (continued) 7 Press the BRIGHT or DIM key to select the brightness. Then press COMMANDER OFF to decide the brightness. The display returns to Step 3. BRIGHT: bright DIM: dark 8 Press the ON MODE key. The commander enter the setting mode to select the buttons to lighten the display window. The current setting (LIGHT or ALL) stays lit. The other flashes. 9 Press the LIGHT or ALL key to select the buttons on the Commander to light the display window.
Setting the Key-Touch Beep 3 Press the MODE key. The Commander is preset at the factory to turn on the key-touch confirmation beep. You can turn on or off the keytouch confirmation beep. 4 Press the Mode Display key “MODE” appears on the Mode Display key. (MODE) once to display “BEEP” on one of the Label keys. 5 Press the BEEP key. 2,4 3,5 “BEEP” appears on the Mode Display key.
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Window 2,4 3 5 TV STB VCR DVD CD SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 6 OTHER AMP TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF MORE VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL 7 EXIT 1 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF (MODE) once to display “CONTRAST” on one of the Label keys. 5 Press the CONTRAST key. “CONTRAST” appears on the Mode Display key. “ ****” appears on each Label key. The DVD display appears on the other part of the display window.
Changing the Names of the Label Keys or the Component Names on the Mode Display Key You can change the display of the Component names on the Mode Display key or on the Label keys, the function displays of components, the SYSTEM4 SYSTEM15 and PROG1 - PROG12 on the Label keys to the most suitable name using up to 8 characters or digits. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press MUTING. COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears on the Mode Display key.
Changing the Names of the Label Keys or the Component Names on the Mode Display Key (continued) 4 Select the sort of Labels by pressing the COMPO, SYSTEM or TIMER key. COMPO: Displays component names. To change the Label keys, press the OTHER button. Press the component select button or the Label key of which the name you want to change. 5 Press the Label key of which the name you want to change. The commander enters the Label name changing mode.
6 Input the name of the Label key. Follow Steps 2 - 5, on page 24. 7 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF Erasing All the Settings You can erase all the settings to reset the Commander to its factory settings. 2 If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off. If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for less than 2 seconds 4 3,5,6 The Commander returns to the previous setting mode.
Erasing All the Settings (continued) 3 Press the RESET key. “RESET” appears on the Mode Display key. 6 Press the YES key. During erasing, “ALL c c c c c c c c” stays lit. When all the settings on the Commander are erased, “OK” is displayed with a beep sound. The Commander is reset to its factory settings. If you press the NO key The display returns to Step 3. 7 Press COMMANDER OFF. COMMANDER OFF 4 Press the ALL key. ALL If you keep COMMANDER OFF pressed for more than 2 seconds The Commander turns off.
Additional Information Precautions •Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction. •Do not leave the unit in a location hear heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock. •Do not put foreign objects 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.
Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 7), then check the items below. 84 Symptom Remedy You cannot operate the components. • Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m). • Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component. • Turn on the components first, if necessary.
Symptom Remedy “NG” flashes five times. • Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the follows, try learning procedure again (page 19). - Change the distance between remote commanders. - See “For accurate learning” (page 25). • The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied “Component Code Numbers” and try setting the component codes again (page 12). • The data have not been transferred. See “Transferring data” (page 52) and try transferring the data again. • The data has not been received.
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy “NG” appears during learning. • The memory is full. Clear infrequently used learned keys (page 25), then carry out learning operations. “NG” flashes if you try to • There are some keys, for which learned signals or the Channel Macro copy the settings of the function have been programmed, on the display for the Component Component Select button Select button or the Label key.
Symptom Remedy The display of the • This Commander is preset at the factory to turn the display off Commander turns off by automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 minutes. You can itself. change the Automatic-Off time from 1 to 30 minutes (page 74). E is displayed only when transferring the data and lighting the LCD display window. • The batteries begin to be exhausted. Replace the batteries as early as possible (page 7).
Appendix Table of Preset Functions KEY DISPLAY Channel down: – RECALL To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV’s manufacturer VOLUME +/– Volume up: + Note There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Commander. TV Volume down: – MUTING To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.
STB (Digital Satellite) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off EXIT To exit the setting menu 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER) INPUT To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (When connecting a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT program) DISPLAY To turn on the display S.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) STB2 (Digital Cable box) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off EPG To call up the title bar and toggle the title bar on/off in CABLE mode VIEWER To display a drop menu and toggle to change the user HOME To return to the home display from any display BACK To return to the just previous display from any display FWD To forward the display returned by the BACK key 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to chang
VCR, VCR2, VCR3 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off SP/LP To switch the tape speed H.S.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) DVD, DVD2 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn to the power on/off REV SLOW 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen Slow playback in the reverse direction FWD SLOW +10 To select numbers 10 and above Slow playback in the forward direction REPEAT To go into the repeat mode ENTER To enter a setting or to set items selected from the screen EDIT To switch the edit mode to on/off AUDIO To change the sound PLAYMO
CD KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off DISC 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. To decide the numeric key operation TRACK To decide the numeric key operation GROUP To decide the numeric key operation EDIT To go into the setting mode of automatic program and time fade +10 To select numbers 10 and above ENTER To enter the setting D.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) AMP KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off SHIFT To shift band or preset select 1 - 9, 0 Keys to use the tuner directly BAND To select FM/AM ENTER To enter the setting EXIT To return to the basic MENU VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 1 CHANNEL +/– Presetting or tuning frequency to a higher: + VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 To select the input source: VIDEO 3 VOLUME +/– Volume up: + A
MD KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off CONTINUE 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) TAPE A, TAPE B 96 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off REC MUTE Record muting 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number DOLBY NR ENTER To enter the setting To toggle the Dolby Noise Reduction m To rewind REC LEVEL+ n To reverse To make the recording level higher N To play REC LEVEL– To make the recording level lower M To fast-forward C.
CABLE (Cable box) LD (Laser disc player) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off POWER To turn the power on/off 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below Channel down : – +10 To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function To select numbers 10 and above ENTER To enter the setting DISPLAY To show the current play status on the screen CLEAR To clear the sele
Table of Preset Functions (continued) DVR (Digital video recorder) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off OK To bring up the Station Index when a program guide is not displayed To select the channel that is highlighted EXIT To exit the setting menu 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER) INPUT To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (When connecting a TV cable or antenna to the r
DAT KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off HIGH REV High speed review 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. HIGH CUE High speed cue FADER To select the fade-in/fade out REC MUTE Record muting +10 To select numbers 10 and above ENTER To enter the setting D.
Table of Preset Functions (continued) LIGHTING KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION (Key display of other remote commanders) Lutron Spacer X10 Spacer System Grafik Eye RadioRA HomeWorks Interactive OFF OFF OFF ALL OFF 1 SCENE1 SCENE1 SCENE1 MACRO1 SCENE1 2 SCENE2 SCENE2 SCENE2 MACRO2 SCENE2 3 SCENE3 SCENE3 SCENE3 MACRO3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 SCENE4 SCENE4 MACRO4 SCENE4 5 SCENE5 SCENE5 MACRO5 SCENE5 6 SCENE6 SCENE6 MACRO6 SCENE6 7 SCENE7 SCENE7 MACRO7 SCENE7 8 SCENE8 SCENE8 MACRO8 SCENE8 9 S
Quick Reference of Operations To Enter the setting mode Enter the learning mode Enter the setting mode of the System Control function Enter the timer program setting mode Input the character contents to each Label key for the component Input the character contents to each Label key for the System Control Input the character contents to each Label keys for the timer program Program the Power-on command Press COMMANDER OFF For details, see + page 12 MUTING (If you do not perform any step within two
Quick Reference of Operations (continued) To Set the interval between operation steps of the System Control Set the component macro executing time Adjust the contrast of the LCD display window Turn the key-touch beep on/off Press For details, see COMMANDER OFF + EXIT page 40, 42 COMMANDER OFF + OK page 78 COMMANDER OFF + MUTING page 77 x (ON) MUTING (OFF) MUTING Set the Automatic-Off time of the LCD display window 102 + + VOLUME+ VOLUME– + page 73 COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME– Set the A
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Index A Automatic-Off of the backlight 74 of the display window 73 B Backlight adjusting 74 Automatic-Off 74 Batteries 7 C, D Changing component name on the Mode display key 24 function display of keys 23 interval of the System Control function 40 name of the Label key 23 CHANNEL button 6 Channel Macro function 58 Clearing/Changing Channel Macro function 60 learned signal 25, 46, 51 System Control function 35, 39 timer setting 67, 70 Clock setting 8 DS time 8, 11 STD time 8, 11 Code number 13 Printed in
