Sony RM-AV2000 Operating Instructions (primary manual) manual

3-861-979- 11 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions © 1997 by Sony Corporation RM-A V2000[...]

2 For the customers in the U.S.A. INFORMA TION 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 pr otection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate r[...]

3 Featur es The RM-A V2000 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your A V components from a single r emote commander and saves the trouble of operating differ ent A V components with different r emote control devices. The following ar e its main features. Centralized control of Sony A V components with this one remote commander This [...]

4 T able of Contents Getting Started Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6 When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 6 Location and Function of Controls ...................[...]

5 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls — Hold Function ............................................................................... 30 Protecting your settings and “learned” signals — Pr eset Lock Function .......................... 31 Changing the Auto P ower -Off Time of the Commander .............................................[...]

6 Getting Started Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert six size AA(R6) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and - on the batteries with the + and - on the battery compartment. When to replace the batteries Batteries for remote contr ol operation (Four size AA (R6) batteries) Under normal condition[...]

7 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 !º 5 COMMANDER OFF button T urns the power of the Commander off. 6 Component Select buttons Selects the component to control. 7 OPTION button (page 17) Y ou can assign this button to [...]

8 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 4 3 2 6 TV 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER DISPLAY Example: T o set up a Philips’ TV 1 See the tables in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”, and find the double digit code number for the desired com[...]

9 5 If you want to set a code for another component, repeat Steps 3 and 4. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF . Notes • If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”, the Commander beeps and “NG” flashes after you press the ENTER key . If this happens,check the component code number , and try se[...]

10 Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued) Checking if the code number works 1 Press the corr esponding Component Select button for the component you have set up. The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display . 2 Power on the component with its power switch. 3 Aim the Commander at the component and pres[...]

11 Example: T o play a CD player 1 Press the desir ed Component Select button. The Commander comes on and the keys for operating the selected component are displayed. Operating Y our Components with the Remote Commander When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8). CD Continued 2 Press the desir ed key [...]

12 When you operate a Sony VCR Select the VCR1, 2, or 3 button to match the VTR1, 2 or 3 switch on your VCR. If your VCR does not have a VTR1, 2, or 3 switch, select VCR1, 2, or 3 according to the type of VCR as follows. Betamax VCR1 8mm VCR2 VHS VCR3 When you operate a VCR REC (recor d) key In order to avoid recor ding by mistake, the REC key does[...]

13 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 3 2 6 LEARN C+C- V+ V- MU VCR 1 RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TV/VIDEO ANT SW CLEAR P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE WIDE SLEEP REC MENU ON/OFF SOUND FIELD Using Non-Pr eset Remote Contr ol Operations ?[...]

14 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach functions to other kyes or buttons. T o learn another component’ s remote control signal After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 13, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on the left to perform learning. 6 Press COMMANDER OFF . Notes • If you do[...]

15 For accurate learning • Do not move the remote units during the learning procedur e. • Be sure to keep holding down the button of the other remote contr ol until you hear the confirmation beep. • Use fresh battery in both r emote units. • A void learning in places under direct sunlight or a strong fluor escent light. • The remote contr[...]

16 Using Non-Preset Remote Contr ol Operations — Learning Function (continued) T o clear all signals lear ned for a specific component 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , press the corr esponding Component Select button. When you want to clear signals learned for DECK B/A Press DECKB/A to display “DECK A”or “DECK B”. Y ou can not clear both [...]

17 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 1 3 2 LEARN NG C+C- V+ V- MU CD RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER D.SKIP SHUFFLE REPEAT CONTINUE CLEAR POWER PGM Example: T o assign a CD player (CD) to the OPTION button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF [...]

18 3 •If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedur e. •If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 and 9. •If you need to program some signals by the “learning” function, follow the Steps 1 and 3 to 6 on pages 13 and 14. T o change the component assigned to the OPT[...]

19 Notes • If you have programmed any signal on the VOLUME or MUTING buttons by learning (page 13) for certain components, that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of TV or amplifier when you select that component. • When the VOLUME or MUTING buttons of TV or AMP have “learned” any signal, that signal will be transm[...]

20 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 3 1 2 5 LEARN NG C+C- V+ V- SC1 SC2 SC3 MU TV RESET 12 3 45 6 78 0 9 ENTER TV/VIDEO RECALL P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE WIDE SLEEP MENU Example: T o program the procedur e on the left to the SYSTEM CON[...]

21 If a series of commands is already programmed on that button That program will be displayed. (Note that the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button is factory preset with standar d Power- on Command for nearly all Sony Components.) T o program a new series of operations, clear the program first (see page 23). 2 Press the Component Select buttton for the compone[...]

22 Notes on System Control Operation • If the remote contr ol detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is blocking them, some of the components may not operate consecutively even after you press the SYSTEM CONTROL button. • If some of the components did not operate correctly because of the above or for any other reason, al[...]

23 Changing the pr ogrammed commands T o clear programmed commands 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2, or 3 button. The key operations programmed for that button are displayed in or der . 2 While pressing the RESET key , press the same SYSTEM CONTROL button (1, 2, or 3) again. The contents of its program ar e clea[...]

24 Example: T o program the TV button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , press VOLUME – and the desired Component Select button. When the Power-on command is programmed, you will hear a beep and “POWER ON” appears on the display . (The display goes off when you release the buttons.) T o clear the Power -on command Repeat the procedur e above. Y[...]

25 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 3 5 2 C+C- V+ V- SC1 SC2 SC3 MU CD OFF RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER D.SKIP SHUFFLE REPEAT CONTINUE CLEAR POWER PGM Adding a Command that is Required when Selecting a Component In addition to the or[...]

26 T urning Off the Power of All Components by a Single Button Operation — System Power -Off Function (for Sony Components only) When the System Power-Of f function is active, you can turn of f all Sony components just by pressing the COMMANDER OFF button for three seconds. T o set the System Power -Off function 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , p[...]

27 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 3 1 2 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons In addition to using the OPTION button as an extra Component Select button, assign another component to any Component Select button. For[...]

28 T o use the Commander after assigning other components Press the r eassigned Component Select button. The keys of the new component are displayed and you can use the desired component. Note however that only the original component name is displayed. (In this example, the display would be like the one below .) T o reset a Component Select button [...]

29 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 5 2 3 Pr ogr amming a Fr equently Used Key Operation to SY STEM CONTROL Buttons In addition to their original System Control functions (see page 19), SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can be programmed [...]

30 3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL button you want to teach. “LEARN” flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL button stays lit. 4 Press and hold down the button of the remote contr ol until you hear a beep. “LEARN” display stops flashing and stays lit. If you hear beeps and “NG” flashes on the display Learning did not succeed. [...]

31 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 3 1 2 TV VCR 123 DBS TUNER CBL CD OP MD DECK AMP DVD OFF AB Pr otecting your settings and “learned” signals — Preset Lock function Y ou can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or [...]

32 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , press CHANNEL + and VOLUME –. The number which shows the current Power-Of f time of the Commander stays lit, and other numbers flash. 2 Press one of the 1 – 9 keys to select the Auto Power-Off time, or press the 0 key to disable the Auto Power-of f function. For example, to set the Auto Power- Off time to 20 [...]

33 SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF LIGHT TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING – + – + ≠ ± 123 4 2 1 3 OFF 12 3 45 6 78 +10 9 Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically after 10 seconds. [...]

34 Additional Information Pr ecautions • 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 o[...]

35 T roubleshooting If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander , first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below . Remedy • Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is approximately 10m (32.8 ft.). • Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent, and that there are no obstru[...]

36 Symptom A system control program does not function correctly. The power of the Commander turns off by itself. Remedy • Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order. (page 20) • Try changing the orientation of the Commander. If that does not help, try placing the components as close to each other as possible. • Check[...]

37 Appendix T able of Preset Functions KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER TV/VIDEO DISPLAY WIDE SLEEP MENU > RECALL ? . / CH +/– VOL +/– MUTING TV FUNCTION To turn on and off. To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER). To change the input mode. To display the current channel on TV. To [...]

38 T able of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0 +10 ENTER AUDIO DISPLAY 0 ( ) SUB TITLE SUB TITLE ON/OFF ANGLE p P TITLE DVD MENU MENU > EXECUTE CLEAR RETURN ? . / CH + CH – DVD FUNCTION To turn to the power on and off. Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen. To select numbers 10 and above. To enter the se[...]

39 KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0 RECALL CH +/– CBL (Cable box) FUNCTION To turn on and off. To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5 and ENTER.) To tune to the last tuned station. Channel up :+ Channel down : – KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER DISPLAY GUIDE FAVORITE TV/DBS MENU > EXECUTE RECAL[...]

40 T able of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY POWER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VDP TV TAPE DAT/MD CD TUNER PHONO MENU > SHIFT ? . / CH +/– VOL +/– MUTING AMP FUNCTION To turn on and off. To select the input source: VIDEO 1 To select the input source: VIDEO 2 To select the input source: VIDEO 3 To select the input source: VDP To select t[...]

41 KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0 ENTER 0 ( ) REC p P R REPEAT CH + CH – DA T FUNCTION To turn on and off. To select a program number. To enter the setting. To rewind. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press ( while pressing REC. First release ( , then release REC. To stop. To pause. Record muting. To select repeat play mode. To proceed to the n[...]

42 T able of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY D.SKIP 0 9 ( ) REC p P R DECK B/A FUNCTION To select the tape deck : Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only). To rewind. To reverse. To play. To fast-forward. To record, press ( while pressing REC. First release ( , then release REC. To record, press 9 while pressing REC. First release 9 , then re[...]

43 TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD DBS/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER OPTION Keys for each component The followings are the tables of the keys available for each component, which ar e useful if you use them as a memorandum of learned keys. TV LCD T ouch K ey Display T able Memo for component select buttons If you assign other components on Component Select[...]

44 LCD T ouch Key Display T able (continued) VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 C+C- V+ V- MU VCR 1 RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TV/VIDEO ANT SW CLEAR P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE WIDE SLEEP REC MENU ON/OFF SOUND FIELD C+C- V+ V- MU VCR 1 2 RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TV/VIDEO ANT SW CLEAR P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE WIDE SLEEP REC MENU ON/OFF SOUND FIELD[...]

45 DVD VD (LD player) Continued C+C- V+ V- MU DVD RESET 12 3 45 6 78 0 9 ENTER TITLE AUDIO RETURN DVD MENU CLEAR DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE ANGLE MENU SUBTITLE ON/OFF SUBTITLE C+C- V+ V- MU VD RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER D.SKIP GENRE MODE SHUFFLE REPEAT CONTINUE CLEAR P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE ANGLE PGM WIDE SLEEP ON/OFF SOUND FIELD[...]

46 AMP DBS CBL (cable box) LCD T ouch Key Display T able (continued) C+C- V+ V- MU DBS RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TV/DBS TITLE AUDIO ANT SW RECALL P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE FAVORITE GUIDE ANGLE INPUT SELECT TUNER WIDE SLEEP MENU C+C- V+ V- MU CBL RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TV/VIDEO TITLE ANT SW RECALL P IN P DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE WID[...]

47 CD Continued C+C- V+ V- MU CD RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER D.SKIP RETURN GENRE MODE SHUFFLE REPEAT CONTINUE CLEAR DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE ANGLE PGM SLEEP ON/OFF SUBTITLE SOUND FIELD MD DA T C+C- V+ V- MU MD RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TAPE DAT/MD D.SKIP RETURN GENRE MODE SHUFFLE REPEAT CONTINUE CLEAR DISPLAY POWER PGM REC ON/OFF SOUND FIE[...]

48 DECK A LCD T ouch Key Display T able (continued) DECK B C+C- V+ V- MU DECK RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TAPE D.SKIP RETURN GENRE MODE CLEAR POWER SLEEP REC ON/OFF SOUND FIELD A C+C- V+ V- MU DECK RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TAPE D.SKIP RETURN GENRE MODE CLEAR POWER SLEEP REC ON/OFF SOUND FIELD B[...]

49 TUNER Continued C+C- V+ V- MU TUNER RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER AUDIO PHONO SHIFT ANT SW BAND DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE FAVORITE ANGLE TUNER WIDE SLEEP MENU ON/OFF SOUND FIELD Digital Surround Processor (DSP) C+C- V+ V- MU TUNER RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER AUDIO TV TAPE DAT/MD CD PHONO GENRE SHIFT MODE T.TONE DISPLAY POWER EXECUTE INPUT SE[...]

50 LCD T ouch Key Display T able (continued) Full display Y ou can use the following tables as a memorandum for the OPTION button or for any component. LEARN NG C+C- V+ V- SC1 SC2 SC3 MU TV VCR 123 DBS TUNER CBL CD OP MD DECK AMP DVD OFF RESET 12 3 45 6 78 +10 0 9 ENTER TV/VIDEO TV/DBS TITLE AUDIO VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 VDP TV TAPE DAT/MD CD PHONO D.[...]

51 Quick Reference of Oper ations To Set a component code Program to the keys or buttons on a component (learning function) Assign a component to the OPTION button Assign other components to the Component Select buttons Change the volume control setting Program the System Control function Set the System Power- Off function Program the Power-on comm[...]

52 Index A Assigning other components to Component Select buttons 27 to OPTION button 17 Auto Power-Of f of the Commander 32 of the backlight 33 B Backlight batteries 6 adjusting 33 Batteries 6 C CHANNEL button 7 Clearing/Changing a learned signal 16, 26, 30 System Control function 23 Code number 8 Component Select buttons to add an extra function [...]