Sony RM-AV2500 Operating Instructions (primary manual) manual

3-267-590- 12 (1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions © 2004 Sony Corporation RM-A V2500[...]

2 W ARNING To prevent fir e 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 Y ou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. For the cus[...]

3 F eatur es The RM-A V2500 Remote Commander provides centralized contr ol of all your AV components fr om a single remote commander and saves the tr ouble of operating differ ent A V components with differ ent remote contr ol devices. The following ar e its main features. Centralized control of Sony A V components with this one remote commander Th[...]

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 ............................................................................... 46 Protecting your settings — Preset Lock Function .............................................................. 46 Changing the Auto Power -Off Time of the Commander .....................................[...]

6 Getting Started Installing the Batteries Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert four 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 and backlight (four size AA (R6) batteries) Un[...]

7 MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL MUTING LIGHT COMMANDER OFF RECALL TV AMP CD CBL SAT MD DVR TAPE VCR DVD M1 M2 CHANNEL VOL UME OK ABC MORE 8 LIGHT button (page 49) Used to light up the LCD display in the dark. Press the button once to turn on the light, and once again to turn it off. Y ou can also set the backlight to go off automatically after a certain[...]

8 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand A V components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures. Y ou can use the Commander with other preset A V components also. T o use with[...]

9 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess MUTING. All the component names in the display flash. 3 Press the Component Select button for the desired component. The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER and DISPLA Y keys flash. 4 Press the four -digit component code number followed by the ENTER key on the touch-key display . A [...]

10 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 13 for details. 5 Press COMMANDER OFF . If the Commander does not seem to be working T ry repeating these setup pr ocedures using the other codes listed for your components (page 8). Notes on keys whi[...]

11 Finding a component code with the Search function Y ou can find a code number available for a component that does not have one in the supplied “Component Code Numbers.” Before starting the Sear ch function Set each component to the following status to enable the Search function. TV : Power-on VCR, DVD, SA T , CBL, AMP: Power -off CD, MD, T A[...]

12 To check which code number is set Press the DISPLA Y key in Step 2 and 5. The code number and “ENTER” appear twice. Be sure to pr ess the DISPLA Y key after you have pressed the ENTER key to set the code number . If you press the DISPLA Y key before the code number is set, it returns back to the first number at which you started searching. S[...]

13 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). 1 2 3 Continued 2 Press the desir ed k[...]

14 Notes on operating your components About the input select of a TV The component code “8077” is the preset code number for the input select of a Sony TV . Y ou can set this code number for an infrequently used Component Select button. Follow the procedur e on page 8 for the input select setting. “0” : TV tuner “1” : VIDEO1 “2” : V[...]

15 6 2 3 Using Non-Pr eset Remote Contr ol Operations — Learning Function To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following “learning” procedur e to “teach” any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control. Y ou can also use the learning function to change the signal of individual [...]

16 Using Non-Preset Remote Contr ol Operations — Learning Function (continued) 4 Press and hold down the button on the other remote contr ol until you hear a beep. (If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly .) “LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit. When the command has been learned successfully ,[...]

17 Notes • If you do not perform learning steps within two minutes, learning mode ends. • If you do not perform Step 4 within 10 seconds after Step 3, the display turns back to the display in Step 2. (All the learnable keys flash.) In this case, perform Step 3 again while the display is flashing. • If “NG” appears while learning, the memo[...]

18 Using Non-Preset Remote Contr ol Operations — Learning Function (continued) To display only the frequently used keys Y ou can hide keys you do not use. This makes operations even easier to understand, when the components have many keys. After Step 2 (page 15), while pressing the LIGHT button, press the key you want to hide (flashing). The pres[...]

19 F or accur ate 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 batteries in both r emote control units. •A void learning in places under direct sunlight or a strong fluor escent light. • The r[...]

20 To clear all signals learned for a specific component 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess the corr esponding Component Select button. 2 While pressing the LIGHT button, press that Component Select button again. The learned contents are clear ed. The keys for the component return to their original states before learning. 2 3 1 Using Non-Prese[...]

21 However , if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you probably hear TV or VCR sound fr om the loudspeakers via your amplifier , not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory preset so that you can control the volume of your visual components without first having to switch to the amplifier . To change[...]

22 Controlling the V olume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System (continued) 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess VOLUME + and VOLUME –. The volume control setting of visual components (TV , VCR, CBL, SA T , and DVD) changes to the displayed component. Notes • If you have already programmed the VOLUME or MUTING button of each com[...]

23 2 3 4 6 1 Example: T o program the procedure above to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess the MORE button. The SYSTEM CONTROL keys (A – C) and number keys (1 – 9) flash while the preset buttons stay lit. 2 Select the system number by pressing the SYSTEM CONTROL button (in this case, SYSTEM CONTROL B) or the nu[...]

24 Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) To program a new series of operations for buttons which have already been set SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button: Erase the factory preset pr ogram (page 26). Other buttons: Erase the program (page 25). 3 Press the Component Select buttton (in the case, TV) for the component to op[...]

25 About the order of operation steps • Some of the components may not accept consecutive remote control signals. For example, a TV generally does not react to next signal right after the Power-on signal. So, a series of commands such as TV Power- on and input select may not work properly . In this case, insert other signals like the example belo[...]

26 Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) To erase the SYSTEM CONTROL A or C button At the factory , the SYSTEM CONTROL A button is preset with a series of power -off commands for Sony components and the SYSTEM CONTROL C button with a series of power-on commands for Sony components. T o erase the programmed commands[...]

27 Progr amming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons As with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, 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 by the System Control function, pr ess the button for more than 2 seconds. Not[...]

28 Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued) Notes •Y ou can pr ogram the System Contr ol functions for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 30) 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 butt[...]

29 Changing the interval between operation steps Y ou can control the interval fr om 100 – 900 ms in units of 100 ms steps. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess CHANNEL+ and CHANNEL–. Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel. 3 2 4 1 To clear a System Control function programmed for a Components Select button [...]

30 2 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (A, B, or C), number keys or the Component Select button whose interval you want to change. The number of the current setting stays lit and other numbers flash. 3 Press one of the number keys (1 – 9) to select the interval. 1: approx. 100 ms (factory setting) 2: approx. 200 ms ... 9: approx. 900 ms (ms[...]

31 Example: T o program the TV button 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess 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 of f when you release the buttons.) To clear the Power -on command Repeat the procedur e above. [...]

32 Example: T o program the input select signal of your amplifier to the CD button 1 Place the RM-A V2500 head to head with your component’s r emote contr ol. 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess CHANNEL + and VOLUME +. Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel. Note The name of a Component Select button for whic[...]

33 3 Press the desir ed Component Select button. The selected component name stays lit and “LEARN” flashes. 4 Press and hold down the button on the component’s remote control (amplifier in this example) until you hear a beep. (If you release the button befor e you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly .) “LEARN” stops flash[...]

34 Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button Y ou can copy the entire settings of a Component Select button to another Component Select button. The settings of the component code (page 8), the channel macro function (page 41), and the learned functions (page 15) are copied to a new button. Note Y ou cannot copy the setting[...]

35 Example: T o store the On/Off signal of an air -conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL B button 1 Place the Commander head to head with the remote contr ol of the air-conditioner . 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess CHANNEL + and VOLUME +. Learnable SYSTEM CONTROL keys and number keys flash in the display panel. If a signal has been learned on t[...]

36 Programming a Fr equently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued) 3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL button you want to teach. “LEARN” flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL key stays lit. 4 Press and hold down the button of the remote contr ol until you hear a beep. (If you release the button befor e you hear a bee[...]

37 Tr ansferring Data between Remote Commanders Y ou can transfer data, such as learned signals and component code settings, between this Commander and another Sony RM-A V2500. Tr ansferring data Y ou can transfer the all data of this Commander or the data of a Component Select button on this Commander to another Sony RM-A V2500. To transfer the al[...]

38 T ransferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued) 1 Place the RM-A V2500 head to head with another remote commander . 2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess CHANNEL – and VOLUME –. 3 Press the R button. R : T ransfer data r : Receive data 4 Press the 1 key . 1: All data of the Commander 2: Data of a Component Select button 5 Confirm [...]

39 7 Press the “ENTER” key . When the data has been transferred, “TV” and “ R ” go off. If the data have been successfully transferred, the backlight of the display turns off. Note If “NG” appears while sending the data, go back to Step 6 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. Notes • The data of [...]

40 T ransferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued) Receiving the data This Commander can receive the data of another Sony RM-A V2500. To receive the all data fr om another remote commander 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess CHANNEL – and VOLUME –. 2 3 4 1 2 Press the r button. R : T ransfer data r : Receive data 3 Press the 1 key [...]

41 Selecting a Channel with a Single K ey Press — Channel Macro Function Y ou can pr ogram the Channel Macro function for the keys listed below (macro keys). If you program the operation of entering the 1, 2, 3 and ENTER keys for a macro key , you can select the channel 123 by pressing that single key . Component Macro key TV : PIP INPUT , PIP MO[...]

42 Example: T o program TV channel 123 for the PIP INPUT key 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess MUTING. 2 While pressing CHANNEL +, press the Component Select button (TV). 3 Press the macr o key (in this case, PIP INPUT). The selected macro key lights. The number keys and “ENTER” flash. 4 Press the keys for the operation in order (1 t 2 t [...]

43 To clear the Channel Macro function 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , press MUTING. 2 While pressing CHANNEL +, press the Component Select button (TV). 3 While pressing the LIGHT button, press the macr o key . Note The procedur e above can clear only the Channel Macro function fr om the key . It does not clear the learned signals from that key . [...]

44 3 Press the component button to be r eferr ed to. 4 Press the key you want to be r eferr ed to. Note Y ou cannot select an already set alias key . 5 Repeat Steps 2 and 4 to create other alias keys. 6 Press the COMMANDER OFF button. To change the function display of a key When you program a signal for a key , you can select the most suitable func[...]

45 1 After Step 1 (page 44), while pressing the Component Select button (VCR), press the key you want to teach repeatedly . Each time the key is pressed, the display is changed in order . 2 When the desired display appears, release the Component Select button. 3 Then follow Steps 3 to 6 (page 44). Notes • If you do not change the display of a key[...]

46 2 1 3 Pr otecting your settings — Preset Lock Function Y ou can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or clear any of your component code settings (page 8). 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess MUTING. All the component names flash and “OFF” appears. 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess the display panel. “OFF” is d[...]

47 2 Press the OFF key . All the component names stop flashing and stay lit, and “ON” flashes. 3 Press COMMANDER OFF . When the preset lock is on If you try to set a component code number (page 8) or perform learning for the Component Select buttons (page 32), “NG” will flash on the display . To unlock the preset lock To unlock the preset l[...]

48 3 2 4 1 Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically if you do not operate for more than 10 seconds. T o change this setting, perform the following procedure. Y ou can adjust the backlight Automatic-Off time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds i[...]

49 4 Press the POWER key . 1: The backlight will only light when you press the LIGHT button 2: The backlight will light when you pr ess any buttons except the VOLUME +/–, MUTING, CHANNEL +/–, RECALL and COMMANDER OFF buttons 5 Press COMMANDER OFF . 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , press LIGHT . The number which shows current Automatic-Off time [...]

50 3 Press COMMANDER OFF . To tur n of f the key-touch beep In Step 2, while pressing MUTING, pr ess VOLUME –. “OFF” appears on the display . Setting the K ey-T ouch Beep Y ou can turn on or of f the key-touch confirmation beep. To turn on the key-touch beep 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess MUTING. 2 While pressing MUTING, pr ess VOLUM[...]

51 The keys of the selected component appear as set at the factory . 0 second: Stays lit 1 second: Flashes 2 seconds: Flashes slowly 2 Press the key you want to adjust. The beaming time is changed with each press of the key (fr om 0 to 2 seconds). 3 Press the COMMANDER OFF button. Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoper ation Y ou can cont[...]

52 2 Press the key or button you want to adjust. The beaming time is changed with each press of the key (fr om 0 to 2 seconds). 0 second: Stays lit 1 second: Flashes 2 seconds: Flashes slowly 3 Press the COMMANDER OFF button. Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation (continued) MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL MUTING LIGHT COMMANDER OFF RECALL[...]

53 To adjust the component buttons 1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF , pr ess CHANNEL + and the component button. The keys of the selected component appear as set at the factory . 0 second: Stays lit 1 second: Flashes 2 seconds: Flashes slowly 2 Press the COMMANDER OFF button. MENU EXIT SYSTEM CONTROL MUTING LIGHT COMMANDER OFF RECALL TV AMP CD CBL SA[...]

54 Specifications Operating distance Approx. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies depending on components of different manufactur ers) Power requir ements Remote control and backlight: Four size AA (R6) batteries Battery life Approx. 5 months (varies depending on frequency of use) Dimensions Approx. 4 1 / 2 × 7 × 1 1 / 2 in. (w × h × d) (1 12 × 177 ×[...]

55 Tr oubleshooting 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 32.8 ft. (10 m). • Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent, and that there are no obstr[...]

56 Tr oubleshooting (continued) Symptom You cannot operate the components even after setting the component code numbers. You cannot control the volume. The Commander fails to learn the remote control signals. You cannot operate a component even after you programmed the remote control signals with the “learning” function. Remedy • Set the comp[...]

57 Symptom You hear beeps (“pip, pip”) and “NG” flashes. You hear beeps (“pip, pip, pip, pip, pip”) and “NG” flashes. “NG” appears during learning. Remedy • The Preset Lock function is on. Unlock the Preset Lock function (page 46), and try the component code setting or the learning function. • Signals have been programmed fo[...]

58 For the customers in the U.S.A. Customer Support Information After you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly , call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. Symptom A system control program does not function correctly. The power of the Commander turns off by itself. The power of[...]

59 KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER INPUT DISPLAY SLEEP WIDE MENU R r t T OK PIP ON/OFF PIP OFF PIP CH+/– PIP INPUT PIP MOVE PIP STILL PIP SWAP TV FUNCTION To turn the power on/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 op[...]

60 T able of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER INPUT DISPLAY ANT/SW MENU R r t T OK m N M REC * x X CHANNEL +/– A/B EXIT VCR FUNCTION To turn the power on/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 activate the on-screen display To[...]

61 KEY DISPLAY > (CHANNEL +) . (CHANNEL –) A/B FUNCTION To proceed to the next location or song Channel up To proceed to the previous location or song Channel down To decide the distance between A and B To select the deck * To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for mor e than 1 second (factory setting). T o ch[...]

62 T able of Preset Functions (continued) * 1 The operation of the built-in DVR or the video on demand * 2 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for mor e than 1 second (factory setting). T o change this setting, see ”Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation” on page 51. KEY DISPLAY m * 1 N * 1 M *[...]

63 KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER INPUT DISPLAY RECALL FAVORITE S.INDEX GUIDE EXIT MENU R r t T OK CHANNEL +/– m * 1 N * 1 M * 1 REC * 1 * 2 x * 1 X * 1 SA T FUNCTION To turn the power on/off To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 ( or, press 5 and ENTER) To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (W[...]

64 T able of Preset Functions (continued) KEY DISPLAY POWER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 AUX DVD TV CD MD/DAT TUNER TAPE PHONO 5.1 INPUT MENU R r t T OK AMP FUNCTION To turn the power on/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: AUX To select the input sour[...]

65 KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0, ENTER INPUT DISPLAY CLEAR GUIDE THUMBS + * 1 THUMBS – * 1 m N M REC * 2 x X MENU R r t T D VR ( Digital v ideo recorder) FUNCTION To turn the power on/off To change the channel For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENTER) To switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (When connec[...]

66 KEY DISPLAY POWER 1 – 9, 0 +10 ENTER RECALL REPEAT CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM CLEAR m N M x X > . CD FUNCTION To turn the power on/off To select the track number (0 selects track 10) To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below. To select numbers 10 and above To enter the setting To select the next disc To se[...]

67 KEY DISPLAY m * 1 N * 1 M * 1 REC * 1 * 3 x * 1 X * 1 A/B CHANNEL + * 1 T * 2 R * 2 t * 2 MENU * 2 * 3 r * 2 EXIT * 2 CHANNEL – * 2 T APE FUNCTION To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause To select the tape deck : Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only) To reverse To rewind To play To fast-forward To record To stop To pause T[...]

68 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 buttons, use the space below as your memo. New component t New co[...]

69 CBL SA T DVR Continued[...]

70 LCD T ouch-Key Display T able (continued) VCR M1[...]

71 MD AMP CD Continued[...]

72 LCD T ouch-Key Display T able (continued) T APE DVD M2[...]

73 Full display Y ou can use the following tables as a memorandum for the optional button or for any component.[...]

74 COMMANDER OFF + VOLUME+ + Component Select COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL+ + CHANNEL– COMMANDER OFF + CHANNEL– + VOLUME– Quick Reference of Oper ations To Set a component code Program to the keys or buttons on a component (learning function) Change the volume control setting Assign the System Control function to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons Program[...]

75 To Program a Channel Macro function Turn the key-touch beep on/off Set the Auto Power- Off time Set the Auto-Off time/ brightness of the Backlight Lock the Remote Commander Protect the settings Create an Alias Component key Adjust the beam interval (keys in each Component button) Adjust the beam interval (SYSTEM CONTROL buttons) Adjust the beam [...]

76 Index A Adjusting the beam interval 51 Alias Component key 43 Auto Power-Of f of the Commander 47 of the backlight 48 B Backlight adjusting 48 Auto Power-Off 47 batteries 6 Batteries 6 C, D Changing function display of keys 18 interval of the System Control function 29 time of Auto Power -off 47 CHANNEL button 7 Channel Macro function 41 Clearin[...]