Operating Instructions Getting Started Operating the Remote Commander Unit Settings Setting by On-Remote Setup Additional Information Appendix RM-AX4000 Integrated Remote Commander To go to the section you want to read, click the title in the PDF Bookmarks, the title in the “Table of Contents” of the Operating Instructions, or the page in the sentences.
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 and serial number are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the spaces provided below.
Notice for users Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: RM-AX4000 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone No.:858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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, CD, RCVR, etc.
Learning function lets you program other remote control signals you may need The Remote Commander’s learning function can learn the remote control infrared signals of non-preset components. The Remote Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of other devices such as air conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be available).
Table of Contents Getting Started Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8 Location and function of controls ........................................................................................ 8 Installing the batteries ....................................................................................................... 10 When to replace the batteries .....................................................
Setting by On-Remote Setup 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 .....................................................................................
Getting Started Unpacking Check the contents of the package before using the Remote Commander.
5 XPRESS button (pages 22-24) The XPRESS names appear as the Label keys. When you press an XPRESS name, the operating display for that XPRESS function appears, and its macro is performed. 6 MENU button (pages 76-87) Calls up the menu screen for components that have menu function.
Installing the batteries Slide and open the battery compartment lid and insert four size AA (R6) alkaline batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and – of the batteries with the + and – of the battery compartment. When to replace the batteries When replacing the batteries, do it quickly. Otherwise, the memory settings for the clock will be erased. The clock does not work while replacing the batteries. Alkaline batteries will last up to 5 months (a Sony TV turned On/Off up to approx.
Setting the clock 2 Press “SET” on the Label keys. SET When you install batteries the first time, the Remote Commander enters clock setup mode. “DS_TIME” appears as the Display title. “STD_TIME” lights and “SET” and “DS_TIME” flash on the Label keys. STD_TIME: standard time DS_TIME: daylight savings time A beep sounds, “SET” and “SU” flash, and “12:00 AM” lights on the Clock display.
Setting the clock (continued) 5 Set the minute by pressing the F or f button. 4 Set the hour and AM (or PM) by The selected minute flashes. pressing the F or f button. The selected hour and AM (or PM) flash. If you want to finish the clock setting, go to step 6. SU LEARN NG Next, press the g button. The hour and AM (or PM) are set. “00” (minute) and “SET” flash. SU LEARN AM NG CLOCK SET CLOCK STD_TIME Notes • If you press the g button, the minute is set and the setting mode returns to step 3.
Remote Commander settings and operating procedures About the factory setting Default components list Displays on Remote Commander Component TV TV A-CBL Analog Cable box D-SAT Digital Satellite DVD DVD player VCR Video Cassette Recorder DVR Digital Video Recorder CD CD player RCVR Receiver/Amplifier DVDVR DVR/DVD combo DVD-R DVD Recorder D-CBL Digital Cable box There are two ways to make settings for the Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup” with the aid of PC software and “OnRemote Setup”
Remote Commander settings and operating procedures (continued) Programmable items of On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup Main setting items Using the AX Remote Editor Using the Remote Commander Setting procedure for OnPC Setup If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC Setup (recommended), follow the procedures below. Step1: Installing the “AX Remote Editor” (page 16).
When using On-PC Setup If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC Setup, you do not need to read this PDF manual “Setting by OnRemote Setup”. (pages 45 – 69) Setting procedure for OnRemote Setup Step1: Setting the preset codes. (page 45). Step2: Operating AV components using the Remote Commander. When using On-Remote Setup If you set up the Remote Commander using On-Remote Setup, you do not need to install the AX Remote Editor and its driver, or connect the Remote Commander to your PC.
Installing the “AX Remote Editor” By installing the “AX Remote Editor” software on the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can set up the Remote Commander with your PC. “AX Remote Editor” makes setting up complex operations like a series of commands (a macro) easy, and also allows various other convenient functions that can only be set up on the PC. For details, see the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.
4 Click [Next]. Installing the USB driver Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation. When the installation is complete, “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” automatically quits. You need to install the USB driver before connecting the supplied USB mini cable to your PC and the Remote Commander. Follow the instructions below to install. Tip • Without batteries in the Remote Commander, the USB connection cannot be detected by the PC even if the USB mini cable is connected.
Installing the “AX Remote Editor” (continued) For Windows XP users 1 Close all software running on Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. After a moment, “InstallShield Wizard” of “AX Remote Editor” appears. 3 Click [Cancel] to close “InstallShield Wizard” of “AX Remote Editor.” 4 Connect the PC and the Remote Commander using the supplied USB mini cable (page 19). The “Found New Hardware” message appears in the Notification Area in the lower right-hand of the display.
8 Click [Next]. Installing of the USB driver starts. The “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” display appears when the installation is complete. 9 Click [Finish]. Installing of the USB driver finishes. Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC You can now connect the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) to your PC with the supplied USB mini cable. Connect whenever you want to verify correct operation of key and button commands for an XPRESS function, etc.
Starting up “AX Remote Editor” On your PC, click the Windows “Start” button and point to “All Programs” - “Sony Remote AX,” “AX Remote Editor” and click. “AX Remote Editor” starts up, and the last project appears. The first time AX Remote Editor starts up, the “New Project” wizard appears. Following the on-screen instructions, create a project. Using “AX Remote Editor” – Help You can set up the Remote Commander by operating “AX Remote Editor,” referring to the detailed instructions provided in Help.
Operating the Remote Commander Operating your components What is the XPRESS function? An “XPRESS function” is an executable series of commands that operate several AV components, just by pressing one key. For example, you have to perform the following operations sequentially to watch a DVD using a TV, receiver/ amplifier, and DVD player. 1. Turn on the TV. 2. Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO1. 3. Turn on the receiver/amplifier. 4. Set the input selector of the receiver/amplifier to DVD. 5.
Operating your components (continued) Operating the XPRESS function LEARN NG X PRESS BACK COMPONENT MENU EPG SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF VOLUME CHANNEL MUTING RECALL When you press an XPRESS name you want to operate, programmed commands for the key are performed and the display to operate the XPRESS function appears. This display is called, “XPRESS display.” Keys on the XPRESS display are divided into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels and “Label keys” that can be customized.
Example: To play a DVD player by XPRESS function (when On-PC Setup was used to set up the Remote Commander) 3 Press the key(s) or button(s) you want to operate. 1 Press the XPRESS button. X PRESS “XPRESS” appears as the Display title. When the signal is sent, appears. You can also use other buttons, such as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons. SU LEARN AM NG XPRESS /1 4 When you are finished using the Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button.
Operating your components (continued) Example: To play a DVD player by XPRESS function (when OnRemote Setup was used to set up the Remote Commander) 1 Press the XPRESS button. X PRESS 3 In this step, you need to set the correct input of each component that makes up this XPRESS function, e.g., the RCVR, TV, and DVD player. Press one of the component's Label keys to open its display, then press the INPUT key once or repeatedly until the correct input is selected.
5 Press the key(s) or button(s) you want to operate. To synchronize with the status of a component – SYNC-UP LEARN NG When the signal is sent, appears. You can also use other buttons, such as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons. X PRESS BACK COMPONENT Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button. The Remote Commander turns off. If you want to return to the previous display Press the BACK button, the previous LCD display returns.
Operating your components (continued) To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function 2 Press the DONE key. The Remote Commander can perform an XPRESS function by “sliding your finger” across its display. This function is called an “Air-Slide function.” DONE The component’s (ON/OFF) power status is synchronized with the Remote Commander. 3 When you are finished using the Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button. COMMANDER OFF The Remote Commander turns off.
Operating components individually LEARN NG X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER COMMANDER OFF COMPONENT button CHANNEL VOLUME MENU EPG LIGHT OK EXIT You can register up to 16 components. For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the preset codes” on page 45. Example: To change the input select of the TV 1 Press the COMPONENT button.
Operating your components (continued) 2 Press the component name you want to operate (in this case, TV). 4 When you are finished using the Remote Commander, press the COMMANDER OFF button. COMMANDER OFF TV The Remote Commander turns off. The component name appears as the Display title. And the keys you use to control the TV are displayed as Touch-keys. If you want to return to the previous display Press the BACK button, the previous LCD display returns.
To control the volume LEARN NG Executing a series of commands at a scheduled time – Timer function X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT COMMANDER OFF LEARN NG MENU EPG VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME +/– button OK EXIT TOOLS MUTING RECALL SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 4 MORE MUTING button ALL OFF X PRESS BACK COMPONENT MENU EPG How to set the volume control of visual components For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.
Executing a series of commands at a scheduled time (continued) How to set the Timer function For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.” For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the Timer” on page 59. To quickly switch the Timer on or off 2 Select a standby timer program that you want to switch on/off by pressing the Label keys (in this case, PROG1). PROG1 The switching display for Timer of PROG1 appears.
If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. Executing a series of commands with just one button If you want to return to the previous display – System Control function Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns. LEARN NG Notes IMPORTANT The Timer function of this Remote Commander is designed for use with AV components.
Executing a series of commands with just one button (continued) Notes • If the remote control detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is blocking them, some of the components may not operate in the ordered sequence when you press a SYSTEM CONTROL button or System Control key.
Locking the controls – Hold function To turn off all the components at one time To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function. However, any programmed Timer functions will still be activated while the controls are locked. While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the touch-key. LEARN NG X PRESS BACK COMPONENT MENU EPG The LCD display turns off.
Unit Settings Setting the backlight The LCD display’s backlight is preset at the factory to activate whenever the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is operated, and to switch off automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 seconds. You can set the backlight automatic-off time, the brightness, the setting of the fade effect, and which buttons activate the backlight. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. 1 While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button.
5 Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button. COMMANDER OFF BACK or “LIGHT” appears as the Display title. the brightness of the backlight. You can set the brightness from 1 to 15. Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed, the level decreases/increases by 1. 8 Press the BACK button or the SU LEARN NG 7 Press the (–) or (+) key to change LIGHT COMMANDER OFF button. COMMANDER OFF BACK or OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE “LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
Setting the backlight (continued) 10 Press the ON or OFF key to select the fade effect of the backlight. ON: fade in/out backlight OFF: normal backlight The fade effect of the backlight changes and a beep sounds each time you press the keys. 11 Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button. COMMANDER OFF BACK or “LIGHT” appears as the Display title. select which buttons activate the backlight. LIGHT: The backlight is activated by pressing the LIGHT button only.
If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. If you want to return to the previous display Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
Setting the LCD display (continued) 2 Press “DISPLAY” on the Label keys. 5 Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. COMMANDER OFF DISPLAY The Remote Commander turns off. “DISPLAY” appears as the Display title. Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display 3 Press the point on the top-right of You can calibrate the alignment of the LCD display if the Touch-keys are not working properly. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. The square appears in the center of the LCD display. the LCD display. SU LEARN NG ALIGNMENT 1 While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MENU button and EXIT button. COMMANDER OFF MENU EXIT the LCD display.
Setting the LCD display (continued) Setting the contrast of the LCD display You can adjust the contrast of the LCD display if the screen is not viewed properly. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. 1 While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the OK button. COMMANDER OFF OK The setting display for contrast appears.
Setting the beep 3 Press “BEEP” on the Label keys. BEEP The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is preset at the factory with the confirmation beep set to on. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. 1 While pressing the The setting display for beep appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes. SU LEARN NG COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button. OTHER COMMANDER OFF MUTING BEEP [ ON ] OFF “SET” appears as the Display title. SU LEARN NG the beep.
Adjusting the clock 3 Press “CLOCK” on the Label keys. You can adjust the clock after setting. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. CLOCK 1 While pressing the The setting display for clock appears. COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button. SU LEARN AM NG CLOCK COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears as the Display title. SET STD_TIME SU LEARN NG SET 4 Press the F/f/g/G buttons to change the time or day.
6 Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. COMMANDER OFF The Remote Commander turns off. If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. To change the display to the daylight savings time (summer time) indication You can select the standard time (STD_TIME) or summer time (DS_TIME). To change this setting, perform the following procedure.
Adjusting the clock (continued) 3 Press “DS_TIME” on the Label keys. If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. If you want to return to the previous display DS_TIME Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns. The setting display for daylight savings time appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.
Setting by On-Remote Setup The following section explains OnRemote Setup. If you set the Remote Commander by On-PC Setup, these explanations are not valid. 2 While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button. COMMANDER OFF MUTING Setting the preset codes You should register components to the Remote Commander by setting their preset codes.
Setting the preset codes (continued) 5 Press the “8,” “0,” “1,” and “1” number keys. 4 Select the component name you want the Remote Commander to preset by pressing the Label key (in this case, TV). Tip Each time the CHANNEL +/– button is pressed, the preset code increases/ decreases by 1. If you make a mistake in inputting TV Press the CLEAR key. The preset code returns to the previous number. The “TV” and current preset code (in this case, “8001”) appear as the Label keys.
If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. Using non-preset remote control operations If you want to return to the previous display – Learning function Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns. Notes Notes • You cannot perform this procedure before setting the preset code. Set the preset code first.
Using non-preset remote control operations (continued) 3 Press “LEARN” on the Label keys. 1 Place the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) head to head with your component’s remote control. Remote control for your component about 1 - 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) away LEARN “LEARN” appears as the Display title. The component name flashes on the Label keys. If a page number such as “/1” appears to the right side of Display title, multiple pages are available. Press the number to go to the next page.
5 Press the key or button on the Remote Commander you want to “teach” the preset code to. “ LEARN ” flashes and only the pressed key remains on the LCD display. SU LEARN NG TV /1 Learning up to 4 signals to one key This is useful when the Remote Commander is not working properly, even when the signal is learned for the Remote Commander using the Learning function. You can also use this function to switch the input mode such as TV, etc.
Using non-preset remote control operations (continued) 7 Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button. COMMANDER OFF BACK If the Remote Commander does not seem to be working properly, repeat from step 5. If the learned key or button does not operate properly, teach once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing the VOLUME + button just once, noise may have interfered during the learning procedure.) or “LEARN” appears as the Display title.
For accurate learning IMPORTANT Be sure to place the Remote Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Also, set the Hold function to lock the all the buttons on the Remote Commander (page 33) when it is not used. Devices such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.
Programming a series of commands with just one button (continued) 3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label keys. 1 While pressing the SYSTEM COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button. “SYSTEM” appears as the Display title. COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears as the Display title. SU LEARN NG SYSTEM SU LEARN NG SET /1 SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8 PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER 4 Select the System Control name 2 Press “MACRO” on the Label keys.
5 Select the component name you want the Remote Commander to program the series of commands (a macro) by pressing the Label key (in this case, TV). TV When the maximum of 32 steps are input, the System Control macro programming finishes and a beep sounds, and the System Control macro displays in order. “SYSTEM” appears as the Display title. SU LEARN NG The “TV” appears as the Display title, and the programmable keys for the selected component flash.
Programming a series of commands with just one button (continued) If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The setting is canceled, and the Remote Commander turns off. If you want to return to the previous display Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button. The previous LCD display returns.
3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label keys. 5 Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. SYSTEM COMMANDER OFF “SYSTEM” appears as the Display title. SU LEARN NG SYSTEM The Remote Commander turns off. If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The setting is canceled, and the Remote Commander turns off. SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8 4 While pressing the SYNC-UP A beep sounds, “SYSTEM” appears as the Display title.
Setting the XPRESS macro activation You can switch the XPRESS macro activation to on or off when selecting the XPRESS function. If you set to off, the XPRESS display appears without sending the XPRESS macro. To change this setting, perform the following procedure. 3 Press “XPRESS” on the Label keys. XPRESS The setting display for XPRESS macro activation appears. The current setting is shown inside the [ ], while the other flashes.
Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) 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. The following table shows the factory setting of component/volume control.
Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component (continued) 2 Press the Display title (SET) once. SET “VOLUME” flashes on the Label keys. SU LEARN NG SET /2 4 Press the TV or RCVR key to select the volume control. TV: You will hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers. RCVR: You will hear the sound of your visual components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier.
Setting the Timer 2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys. TIMER Up to 8 Timers can be set on the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000). You can program the Timer for the day of the week, the hour, the minute and a series of commands (a macro). You can set each Timer to be executed or not. To program the Timer, perform the following procedure. To program the Timer “TIMER” appears as the Display title. The Timer numbers “PROG1” “PROG4” flash on the Label keys.
Setting the Timer (continued) 6 Press the key(s) or button(s) for the desired operation. 4 Press “MACRO” on the Label keys. POWER MACRO “COMPONENT” appears as the Display title. The component names flash on the Label keys. If a page number such as “/1” appears to the right side of Display title, multiple pages are available. Press the number to go to the next page. SU LEARN NG TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD want the Remote Commander to program the series of commands (a macro) by pressing the Label key.
When the maximum of 32 steps are input, the Timer macro programming finishes and a beep sounds, and the Timer macro displays in order. 8 Press “TIME” on the Label keys. TIME SU LEARN AM NG PROG4 OFF “SET” and “SU” flash and “12:00 AM” lights on the Clock display. SU LEARN AM NG ON/OFF MACRO TIME PROG4 TEST Notes • You can input up to 32 steps for one Timer. • If you need a manual delay between two steps, press the TIMER button to add an interval of 250 ms.
Setting the Timer (continued) 10 Press the F/f/g/G buttons to change the time. 9 Press the F or f button to set the day(s) of the week. Each time the F or f button is pressed the day(s) of the week change as follows. Each time the G or g button is pressed, the Clock display changes in order (the day(s) y the hour y the minute y the day(s)). Each time the F or f button is pressed, the hour or minute changes by 1 hour or minute. 11 Press “SET” on the Label keys.
12 Press the ON/OFF or TEST key to activate the Timer. ON/OFF: With a beep sound, “ON” appears on the top-right of the LCD display, and the Remote Commander enters the Timer standby mode. TEST: You can check the Timer macro by transmitting the signals. LEARN ON/OFF MACRO PROG4 ON TIME TEST To reset the timer standby mode, press the ON/OFF key again.
Setting the Timer (continued) To clear a Timer macro 1 While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button. 3 Select the Timer number you want the Remote Commander to clear the Timer by pressing the Label key. The selected Timer number appears as the Display title. SU LEARN AM NG PROG4 /1 OFF COMMANDER OFF MUTING “SET” appears as the Display title. ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST SU LEARN NG SET /1 4 Press the MACRO key if the Timer macro has already been programmed.
5 Press “YES” on the Label keys. YES The Timer macro is cleared, then “COMPONENT” appears as the Display title. SU LEARN NG COMPONENT /1 Changing the names of labels You can change the names of the XPRESS function, components, System Control keys and Timer on the Label keys to the most suitable name using up to 8 characters or digits. To change the names, perform the following procedure. Example: To change the name of the component(TV).
Changing the names of labels (continued) 2 Press the Display title (SET) once. SET “LABEL” flashes on the Label keys. SU LEARN NG LABEL SET /2 VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY 3 Press “LABEL” on the Label keys. LABEL 4 Select the type of Label key you want the Remote Commander to change by pressing the Label key (in this case, COMPO). XPRESS: Display XPRESS names. To change the Label keys, press the Display title. COMPO: Displays component names. To change the Label key, press the Display title.
6 Input digits or characters for the Label key by pressing the number keys (0 -9), SYMBOL 1 key or SYMBOL 2 key on the Touch-key. Begin inputting digits or characters from the left. Press the number key repeatedly until you obtain the desired digit or character. The digits or characters are assigned to the keys as follows. name. OK 8 Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. COMMANDER OFF The Remote Commander turns off.
Erasing all the settings – Reset You can clear all the settings to reset the Remote Commander to its factory settings. 3 Press “OTHER” on the Label keys. OTHER “RESET” flashes on the Label key. 1 While pressing the SU LEARN NG COMMANDER OFF button, press the MUTING button. OTHER COMMANDER OFF MUTING BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET “SET” appears as the Display title. SU LEARN NG SET /1 4 Press the “RESET” on the Label keys.
6 Press the “YES” on the Label keys. With a beep sound, the all settings are cleared. 7 Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. COMMANDER OFF The Remote Commander turns off. If you want to quit before finishing Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button for more than 2 seconds. The previous status returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
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 near 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 10), then check the items below. Trouble with the Remote Commander's basic settings Solution The Remote Commander does not turn on. Check the remaining battery level. If low, replace with new ones. The LCD display turns off automatically. The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to turn the display off automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting (continued) 72 Problem Solution A System Control key does not work properly. • Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order (page 51). • Try changing the orientation of the Remote Commander. If that does not help, try placing the components as close to each other as possible. • Check the status of the components and make sure that you have set the components properly to receive commands.
Problem Solution Even if I operate an XPRESS function, the input selector of the TV or RCVR (Receiver/ Amplifier) does not achieve the correct status. • The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the component's input selector and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the component with the remote control or operate the component directly, it will not recognize the current component status.
Troubleshooting (continued) 74 Problem Solution The keys learned do not operate properly. Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals. See “For accurate learning” (page 51) and try the learning procedure again (page 48). “NG” flashes 5 times when learning. • Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the following, try the learning procedure again (page 48). – Change the distance between the Remote Commander and remote control. – See “For accurate learning” (page 51).
Others Solution I want to restore all the settings. In AX Remote Editor, click “Tools” on the menu bar, then select “Update Firmware for Remote” to update the firmware of the Remote Commander. If the firmware is updated, all the settings or learned data of the Remote Commander are deleted and the Remote Commander is set back to the factory setting. I want to use multiple components (such as a DVD/VCR combo) with XPRESS function.
Appendix Table of preset functions Note KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Remote Commander. EXIT To exit the MENU TOOLS To go into the OPTION setting mode TV VOLUME + Volume up (TV) VOLUME – Volume down (TV) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION CHANNEL + Channel up POWER To turn the power on/off CHANNEL – Channel down MUTING To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.
A-CBL (Analog Cable box) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) +100 To select numbers 100 and above DISPLAY To turn on the display VOLUME + Volume up (TV) VOLUME – Volume down (TV) CHANNEL + Channel up CHANNEL – Channel down MUTING To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.
Table of preset functions (continued) D-SAT (Digital Satellite) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off RECALL To select the channel previously selected CATEGORY Category guide ANT/SW To switch the antenna input in order OUTPUT Cyclic HDTV output resolution 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) 78 • To enter the subchannel number INFO To display program information S.
DVD (DVD player) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn to the power on/off EXIT 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen To return to the previous display on the MENU VOLUME + Volume up (TV) +10 To select numbers 10 and above VOLUME – Volume down (TV) MUTING To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.
Table of preset functions (continued) VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off SP/LP To switch the tape speed H.S.
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off EPG*1 To use the program guide MENU To call up the MENU EXIT To exit the MENU TOOLS To go into the OPTION setting mode 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.
Table of preset functions (continued) CD (CD player) 82 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off DISC 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number To decide the numeric key operation +10 To select numbers 10 and above TRACK To decide the numeric key operation ENTER To enter the setting EDIT m To rewind To go into the setting mode of automatic program and time fade N To play DSP_MODE M To fast-forward To toggle the mode of DSP added to the CD x To stop PL
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off EXIT To exit the MENU 1 - 9, 0 Keys to use the tuner directly VOLUME + Volume up (RCVR) +10 To select numbers 10 and above VOLUME – Volume down (RCVR) ENTER To enter the setting TUNER To select the input source: TUNER CHANNEL + Presetting or turning frequency to a higher: + VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 To select the inpu
Table of preset functions (continued) DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off EPG To use the program guide 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected on the screen MENU To call up the MENU EXIT To return to the previous display on the MENU +10 To select numbers 10 and above TOOLS ENTER To enter a setting or to set items selected on the screen To go into the OPTION setting mode VOLUME + Volume up (TV) INFO To display program i
DVD-R (DVD Recorder) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off VOLUME + Volume up (TV) 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected on the screen VOLUME – Volume down (TV) CHANNEL + Channel up To select numbers 10 and above CHANNEL – Channel down MUTING To mute the volume. Press again to turn muting off.
Table of preset functions (continued) D-CBL (Digital Cable box) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off HOME To return to the home display from any display VIEWER To display a drop menu and toggle to change the user ANT/SW To switch the antenna input – PAGE Page up: + PAGE + Page down: – 1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off VOLUME + Volume up (DAV) 1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items selected on the screen VOLUME – Volume down (DAV) CHANNEL + Presetting or turning frequency to a higher: + CHANNEL – Presetting or turning frequency to a lower: - MUTING To mute the volume. Press again to turn muting off.
Table of preset functions (continued) PJ (Projector) 88 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off DISPLAY To show the current play status on the screen INPUT To change the input mode WIDE To switch to the WIDE mode F To move the cursor upward f To move the cursor downward g To move the cursor to the right G To move the cursor to the left OK To enter the selection of the MENU display VOLUME + Volume up (PJ) VOLUME – Volume down (PJ) MUTING To mute the volume.
TAPE (Cassette deck) 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 – REC_LEVEL ENTER To enter the setting To make the recording level lower A/B To select a tape deck: Deck A or B (Dual cassette deck only REC_LEVEL + To make the recording level higher m To rewind C.
Table of preset functions (continued) MD (MD deck) 90 KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION POWER To turn the power on/off VOLUME + Volume up (RCVR) 1 – 9, 0 To select the track number (0 for the track 10) VOLUME – Volume down (RCVR) MUTING To mute the volume. Press again to turn muting off.
LIGHT 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 POSITION1 SCENE1 2 SCENE2 SCENE2 SCENE2 MACRO2 POSITION2 SCENE2 3 SCENE3 SCENE3 SCENE3 MACRO3 POSITION3 SCENE3 4 SCENE4 SCENE4 SCENE4 MACRO4 Open SCENE4 5 SCENE5 SCENE5 MACRO5 Close SCENE5 6 SCENE6 SCENE6 MACRO6 SCENE6 7 SCENE7 SCENE7 MACRO7 SCENE7 8 SCENE8 SCENE8 MACRO8 SCENE8
Full Display SU MO TU WE TH FR SA PM LEARN AM NG 1 ABC 2 DEF 3 GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ 4 7 SYMBOL 1 +100 10 5 8 0 11 6 9 SYMBOL 2 ENTER 12 LOCK 0123456789AB POWER ON OFF A/B INFO TUNER 2PIC SWAP VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 TOP MENU S.INDEX CD REC DVD AUX TAPE DISPLAY MAIN/SUB FAVORITE PHONO TV BAND SHIFT INPUT D.SKIP CLEAR MD LIST SUB TITLE 5.
Index A Adjusting the backlight the calibration of the LCD display the clock the contrast of the LCD display the volume Air-Slide Alignment Audio component Automatic-off time of the backlight of the LCD display AX Remote Editor installing starting up using Help 34 39 11, 42 40 29 26 39 57 34 37 16 20 20 B Backlight Battery Beep 9, 32, 34 10, 70 41 39 8, 16 34 37 34 41 42 40 65 45 59 29 D Default settings Air-Slide list 26 Backlight 32 Components list 13 Controlling the volume of visual components 57 E
Index (continued) M E Erasing all the settings (RESET) the learned function from a key or button the macro (programmed series of commands) the Timer macro 68 49 54 64 F Factory settings Air-Slide list Backlight Components list Controlling the volume of visual components Erasing all the settings (Reset) Preset functions of each components XPRESS list 26 32 13 57 68 76 21 H Help Hold function 20 33 I Installing the AX Remote Editor the batteries the USB driver 16 10 17 L Label LCD display calibratin
S T TIMER button Timer function clearing the Timer macro executing the Timer setting the Timer Troubleshooting 9, 29 64 29 59 71 U Unit Settings USB driver USB mini cable 34 17 8, 18, 19 V Visual components Volume VOLUME +/– buttons 57 29, 57 9, 29 X XPRESS button 9, 22 XPRESS function changing the name of the XPRESS function 65 default XPRESS list 21 operating the XPRESS function 22 overview 21 perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function 26 setting the XPRESS macro activation 56 Appendix
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