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    4-227-951- 14 (1) Remote Commander  2000 by Sony Corporation RM-TP504 Operating Instructions[...]

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    2 W ARNING T o prevent fir e or shock hazar d, do not expose the unit to rain or moistur e. For the customer s in United States WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated, do not r echarges, disassemble or dispose of in fire. When the battery becomes weak or dead, replace the battery with a Sony CR2032 lithium battery , use of any other battery may [...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Pr eparations 4 Compatible Components and Functions 4 Pr eparing the Commander 5 Screen Hierar chy 8 Location of P arts and Basic Operations 9 Front panel 9 Rear panel 10 Operation 11 Basic Operations 1 1 Example: Operating a CD Player 13 Example: Operating the T uner 14 Example: Recor ding from CD to MD 15 Performing Several C[...]

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    4 Pr epar ations This chapter describes how to prepar e the r emote commander for operation. Be sur e to read this section befor e operating. Compatible Components and Functions This unit is a remote contr ol system that utilizes infrared rays to control a r eceiver and A V components connected to the receiver . Compatible Components This unit can [...]

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    5 Preparations ] ] } } ] } ] } Please be sure to carry out the pr ocedures described in “Setting up the commander” on page 6 after inserting the batteries. Inserting batteries into the commander Insert the four size-AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (for commander operation) and the lithium battery (for preservation of the commander ’s internal mem[...]

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    6 Preparations T ouch panel adjustment 3 Adjust the position of the touch panel’ s LCD. T ouch the center of each of the 4 dots with the touch pen. When all 4 dots have been touched “Adjusted” appears, a buzzer sounds, and the initial communication screen appears. Caution T ouch panel adjustment must be carried out for proper panel operation.[...]

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    7 Preparations Notes • T o ensure good communication conditions, carry out initial setup from dir ectly in front of, and close to the receiver . • Do not move the unit during initial setup. If a communication error occurs during setup An error message will be displayed. • T ouching OK will return to the step 5 setup scr een. • T ouching SKI[...]

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    8 Preparations Scr een Hierar chy SETUP screen Screen for selection and adjustment of the sound fields (pages 18~22). Screen for setting up the operation environment and control of components made by other manufacturers (pages 22~30). T ouch when the song titles of a CD or MD being played back are not displayed correctly . Screens for selection and[...]

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    9 Location of Parts and Basic Operations 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 Location of P arts and Basic Oper ations This chapter pr ovides information about the locations and functions of the buttons and contr ols on this unit. However , some functions in this section may not operate depending on the r eceiver . Fr ont panel 1 BACK LIGHT/COMMANDER OFF Press to turn t[...]

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    10 Location of Parts and Basic Operations Rear panel 1 T ransmitter/receiver section T ransmits and receives infrar ed signals to and from the receiver . 2 Battery cover 3 T ouch pen 4 ?/1/ SYSTEM ST ANDBY button Normally used to turn the receiver on or of f. Can also be used to turn off all Sony components (SYSTEM ST ANDBY) when this button is set[...]

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    11 Operation Displaying the FUNCTION screen T o operate components connected to the receiver , first display the FUNCTION screen, then select the component you wish to operate (CD, MD, etc.). Normally , the FUNCTION scr een is displayed. If it is not displayed, touch FUNCTION to display it. T ouch FUNCTION in the LCD. The FUNCTION screen appears. C[...]

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    12 Operation Basic Operations FUNCTION screen hierar chy The following diagram shows the composition of the FUNCTION scr een hierarchy . The types of icons that can be displayed on the FUNCTION scr een can be set using FUNCTION HOOK UP in the SETUP screen. (For details on FUNCTION HOOK UP , see page 24.) LIST SUB/ JOG DIAL SUB/ JOG DIAL[...]

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    13 Operation T o operate other functions T ouch SUB or use the JOG DIAL to scroll. Another set of buttons is displayed and ready for use. T o view the LIST T ouch LIST to view the song titles in a Sony CD changer (5/50/200/300/400 CD) or MD deck connected by a CONTROL A1/A1 cord. In this case, the information must be downloaded from the r eceiver ([...]

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    14 Operation z When broadcast stations or frequencies ar e not displayed properly Point the commander at the receiver and touch RELOAD. T o operate other functions T ouch SUB or use the JOG DIAL to scroll to display the icons used for memorizing broadcast stations. • T o receive manually , touch DIRECT and input the frequency . • When memorizin[...]

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    15 Operation 4 T ouch to select the recorder component (MD/DA T in this example). When MD/DA T is touched, the REC EDIT operation screen appears. 5 T ouch r in RECORDER: MD/DA T , then touch ( in PLA YER: CD. Recording starts. T o stop recording at any time Although r ecording stops automatically in the above example, r ecording can also be stopped[...]

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    16 Operation The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in sequential order as a single command. The r emote provides 3 macr o lists (MACRO 1, 2 and 3). Y ou can specify up to 10 IR commands for each macro list. 1 T ouch FUNCTION. The FUNCTION screen appears. 2 T ouch . The MACRO screen appears. When does not appear in the FUNCTION scre[...]

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    17 Operation Select a source that you would like to enjoy listening to in another r oom. Y ou can switch the audio output to the 2ND A V OUT on the receiver . For details, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with your r eceiver . 1 T ouch FUNCTION. The FUNCTION screen appears. 2 T ouch . When does not appear on the screen, use the J[...]

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    18 Operation These sections describe how to select and make adjustments to the sound fields. For details concerning sound fields, please refer to the operating instructions supplied with the r eceiver . Displaying the SOUND FIELD screen T ouch SOUND FIELD. The SOUND FIELD screen appears. The SOUND FIELD screen hierar chy is shown on the right. Sele[...]

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    19 Operation Selecting the sound field For details concerning which sound fields can be selected, please refer to the operating instr uctions supplied with the receiver . 1 T ouch SOUND FIELD. The SOUND FIELD screen appears. 2 T ouch Sound Field Mode. The Sound Field Mode screen appears. 3 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll thr ough the lis[...]

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    20 Operation Adjusting the frequency bands 1 T ouch EQ EDIT on the SOUND FIELD scr een. The EQUALIZER screen of the equalizer pr eset selected in the EQ BANK screen appears. If EQ OFF is selected in the EQ BANK screen, EQUALIZER screen items ar e all grayed out, and edit functions cannot be performed. 2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll th[...]

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    21 Operation Adjusting the speaker levels 1 T ouch LEVEL EDIT on the SOUND FIELD screen. The LEVEL screen appears. 2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scr oll through the list. 3 Scroll the JOG DIAL to select an item or touch the item you want to adjust. 4 T ouch or to adjust. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when ther e is more than one item that you [...]

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    22 Operation Adjusting the speaker settings 1 T ouch SETUP on the SOUND FIELD screen. The SETUP scr een appears. 2 Use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scr oll through the list. 3 Scroll JOG DIAL to select a parameter or touch the parameter you want to adjust. 4 T ouch or to adjust to the desired setting. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 when ther e is mo[...]

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    23 Operation Registering the connected components The following procedur e lets you set up the commander to operate the components connected to the receiver . When carrying out this oper ation, make sure that the r eceiver’ s power is on, and be sure to point the commander’ s transmitter/ receiver section toward the display on the r eceiver . 1[...]

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    24 Operation FUNCTION screen setup Y ou can set the FUNCTION screen not to display components you do not use. 1 T ouch SETUP . The SETUP scr een appears. 2 T ouch HOOK UP . The FUNCTION HOOK UP scr een appears. 3 Select the function not to be displayed and touch NO. T o display other items, use the JOG DIAL or touch 4 or $ to scroll thr ough the li[...]

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    25 Operation Macro Play setting The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in sequential or der as a single command. The following is an example of how to set the command “POWER” for SONY VTR 1 in BOX 2 of MACRO 1. Set other commands in a similar manner . 1 T ouch SETUP . The SETUP scr een appears. 2 T ouch MACRO. The setting screen[...]

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    26 Operation 6 Select the MAKER. Select the maker from the maker list. The COMMAND list appears according to the maker you selected. 7 Select the COMMAND. Select the command you want to register . The items selected in step 5 to 7 are r egister ed in the box selected in step 4. The BOX Number list reappears. z T o clear the programmed MA CRO Select[...]

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    27 Operation 4 T ouch NAME EDIT . The NAME EDIT screen appears. 5 Enter the name. After the name has been entered, touch SET . The new function name is set in the commander . After the name has been entered, point the commander toward the receiver and touch UPLOAD. The new function name is set in the receiver . Current name display Name input displ[...]

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    28 Operation 6 Point the remote code r eceiver section of the commander toward the r eceiver/transmitter on the remote contr ol to be learned. 7 Press the appr opriate button on the remote contr ol to send the remote contr ol code. Lightly pressing the button once should be suf ficient. In about 3 to 5 seconds, it is displayed whether learning was [...]

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    29 Operation Other setup p Display the current settings on the monitor (ON SCREEN) The receiver ’s current sound field and SURROUND parameters ar e displayed on the monitor . T ouch ON SCREEN again to return to the SETUP screen. p Adjusting the position of the touch panel (LCD) Adjust the position of the LCD when it shifts fr om the normal operat[...]

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    30 Operation p Setting the AUTO POWER function ON : When a video function (DVD, etc.) is selected, the commander sends numerous codes to the appropriate Sony A V components. Y ou can select the preset input for the TV (VIDEO1 ~ VIDEO4) so that the TV switches to the input after it has been turned on. Y ou can also set the lag time (1 ~ 9 seconds)* [...]

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    31 Additional information Additional information Pr ecautions during use On installment Do not drop the commander or subject it to str ong vibration as this could cause damage. On the touch pen Use only the touch pen provided with this unit or the soft tip of your finger to operate the touch panel. Using a commercially available writing utensil may[...]

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    32 Additional information T roubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the commander , use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the pr oblem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer . Operation can not be done with the commander . / Check that the receiver and components ar e connect[...]

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    33 Additional information Index A AC power adapter 5 B Battery 5, 7 C CD player 13 D, E Downloading receiver data 24 F, G, H, I, J, K, L Front panel 9 FUNCTION Screen 11, 12 setup 24 M, N Macro Play 16, 25, 26 O, P, Q Operating components CD player 13 Recording 15 Tuner 14 R Rear panel 10 Recording 15 Registering the connected component 23 S Setup [...]

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    34 Additional information[...]

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    35 Additional information[...]

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    36 Additional information Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia[...]