Sony RM-VLZ620 manual

RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 4-170-639- 12 (1) I nteg rated Remote Commander Operating Instruc tions RM-VLZ620 © 2010 Sony Corporation[...]

2 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) For the customers in the U .S.A. W ARNING This equip ment has been tested and f ound to com ply with the limi ts for a Class B digital device, pursuan t to Pa rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to p rovide r easonable pr otection again st harmful interfer ence in a residen tial installation. This [...]

3 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) F eatures The RM-VLZ620 pro vides centralized con trol of all of yo ur A udio V ideo devices, saving the trouble o f operating o ther A/V devices with different r emote contr ols. The followin g are its ma in featur es. You can centralize control of all of your Sony devices (page 10). The RM-VLZ620 is preset a t[...]

4 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) If the man ufacturer’ s code cannot be found For a Son y Device For a N on-Sony Devic e Flow Chart for Setting Up Your RM-VLZ620 T urn on your de vice by the Device Select button (page 10). Set the manufacturer ’ s code (page 12). Search for the manufacturer’ s code (page 15). Operate y our device with the[...]

5 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) For mo re con venient featur es Program a c onsecutive procedure (page 28). Advanc ed Fea tures T each signals (page 20). If the Ma nufacturer’ s code cannot be found[...]

6 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T able of Contents Fea tures..................................................................................................... 3 Flow Chart for Setting Up Y our RM-VLZ620 ................................................... 4 Getting Star ted Installing the Batteries ...........................................[...]

7 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T able of Preset Functions TV button ................................................................................................. 37 TV ........................................................................................................................ 37 Projecto r .....................................[...]

8 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Getting Started Installing the Batteries Slide open the batt er y com partment lid and insert two size AA (R6) dry batteries (no t supp lied). Insert the batt eries (negative end first) into the ba ttery compartment as shown belo w . Note Even if yo u replace the batt eries, your manufactur er’ s code settings[...]

9 Getting Started RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Loc ation of Controls The function of the bu ttons va ries depending on settings/opera ting modes. The “T able of Preset F unctions ” (page 36) sho ws how the RM- VLZ620 generally operat es for each device in the factory preset mode. 1 SET indicator Lights or flashes during settings. 2 [...]

10 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Controlling Sony Devices with the RM-VLZ620 The RM-VLZ620 is pr eset at the factory to operate Son y brand A/V devices set to any of the Device Select button s (see the table below). Device Select button Preset device F actor y setting* TV Sony TV 02473 CBL (SA T) Cable set to p box (non-Sony) 51376 DVR (PVR) S[...]

11 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T o clear automatic power-on contr ol for a Sony devic e SET/SET indicator 9, 7 Device Select buttons The Device Select but tons are p reset to a utom atically turn o n the selected device when pr essed. T o clear a uto power -on co ntr ol, perform the proced ure belo w . 1 Press and ho ld [...]

12 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T o check which Device Select button is set for a Sony device Press PO WER in Step 3 abov e. The Device Selec t bu ttons set fo r Sony devices will flash in sequence. Device Sele ct but tons set fo r non- Sony devices will not flash. T o set automatic power-on contr ol again P erform the same procedur e as when[...]

13 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Setting the manufacturer ’ s code SET/SET indicator Number buttons Device Select buttons Example: T o set up a Philips T V (01454) 1 Refe r to the supplied “M anufacturer’ s C ode List , ” and find the five-digit manufactur er’ s co de for the desired de vice. If mo re than one ma[...]

14 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Note If the setting is incom plete, the SET indicat or flashes once and the indica tors turn off. Sta rt again from the beginning. If you en ter a man ufacturer’ s code that is not listed in the supp lied “Man ufacturer’ s C ode List, ” the setting will be canceled. T o operate the device 1 Press the De[...]

15 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Searching for the Manufac turer ’ s Code for Non-Sony De vices If yo u cannot find the manufact urer’ s code in the supplied “M anufactur er’ s Co de List, ” set t he code using the Search function. Note If no opera tions are performed fo r 10 seconds while setting, the setting wi[...]

16 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 6 When the devic e turns o ff, release the butt on. If yo u overshoo t the required code, you can searc h for the next or pr evious code using the  or  bu tton. 7 Press . The SET indicato r flashes three times, and the indicat ors turn off. 3 flashes T o c ancel the pr ocess Press SET an ytime. Notes  [...]

17 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 4 The SET indicator and selec ted Devi ce Select but ton flash in sequence according t o the manufactur er’ s co de you set. Count the number of flashes to determine the code number . Digit SET T V Code First flashes once flashes 5 times = 5 Second flashes twice flashes rapidly * = 0 Thir[...]

18 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Controlling volume via an amplifier If yo ur T V (or o ther video device) is connected to an am plifier or D VD Ho me Theater , you ma y want to hear the sound from the speakers via your am plifier . In this case, change the factory preset so that you can contr ol the volum e of your a udio device without swit [...]

19 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 3 Press the Device S elect but ton to which the connected amplifier is assigned. The SET indicato r flashes three times and the indicat ors turn off. 3 flashes T o c ancel the pr ocess Press SET an ytime. T o reset the volume contr ol 1 Press a nd hold SET for mo re than 3 seconds. The SET [...]

20 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T eaching the RM - VLZ620 New F unc tions (Learning Function) If yo u cannot con trol a device, even after correctly setting the manufact urer’ s code, you can teach the RM-VLZ620 new functions by using the original remo te contr ol supp lied with the device. Y ou can teach a function to all the but tons (exc[...]

21 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 2 Press and ho ld SET for more than 3 seconds. While keeping SET held down, press , then release both butt ons. The SET indicator lights up. 3 Enter 9 - 8 - 8 . The SET indicato r flashes three times to indicate tha t the setting mode has been entered. 3 flashes 4 Press the Device S elect b[...]

22 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Note If the SET indicato r flashes only once, it indicates tha t learning is incomp lete. Repeat from Step 4 a gain. 7 Repeat Steps 4 t o 6 to teach other new functions. 8 Press SET to finish t eaching. The SET indicato r turns off. T o c ancel the pr ocess Press SET an ytime. Notes  If you teach a signal to[...]

23 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T o clear the learned func tion of a single button Example: T o clea r the learned function from number button 1 in DVD mode 1 Press and ho ld SET for more than 3 seconds. While keeping SET held down, press , then release both butt ons. The SET indicator lights up. 2 Enter 9 - 0 - 4 . The S[...]

24 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 2 Enter 9 - 0 - 5 . The SET indicato r flashes three times to indicate tha t the setting mode has been entered. 3 flashes 3 Press the desired Device Selec t but ton. When the learned functions is cleared, the SET indica tor flashes three times and the indica tors turn off. 3 flashes T o c ancel the pr ocess Pre[...]

25 Controlling De vices RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Example: T o teach the DVD input signal of your amplifier to the DVD Device Select button (when the DVD input can be selected with one button press) 1 Place the RM-VLZ620 head to head with your devi ce ’ s remot e control . About 3 – 8 cm (1 – 3 in.) away Remote control for your devic[...]

26 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T o clear the learned func tion from the Devic e Selec t button or SY STEM C ONTROL button 1 Press a nd hold SET for mo re than 3 seconds. The SET indicato r lights up . While keeping SET he ld down, press . 2 Enter 9 - 0 - 4 . The SET indicato r flashes three times. 3 Press a nd hold the Device Selec t but ton[...]

27 Additional F eatures RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Assigning a C hannel to Each Number Button Channel selecting procedur es can be programm ed to the number buttons ( 0 – 9 ) for each device mode, which allows yo u to select an y channel n umber directly with a single press o f a number b utton. Notes  If another channe l has already b[...]

28 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) 4 Enter the desir ed channel number . Notes  Y ou can pr ess up to four b utton s among the number bu ttons,  (dot), a nd ENTER . If you p ress an y other butt on, the SET indicator flashes o nce and turns off, and the setting is canceled.  If you pr ess four bu ttons, the setting mode ends and the cha[...]

29 Additional F eatures RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) SET/SET indicator 9, 8, 1 Device Select buttons SYSTEM CONTR OL buttons 1 Press and ho ld SET for more than 3 seconds. While keeping SET held down, press , then release both butt ons. The SET indicator lights up. 2 Enter 9 - 8 - 1 . The SET indicato r flashes three times to indicate tha t t[...]

30 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Notes  Y ou can press a ny but ton other than the SET or SYSTEM C ONTROL butt ons.  Y ou can skip the POWER bu tton fo r Sony devices by using a utoma tic power -on contro l instead.  If you hav e programmed an inco rrect operation b y mistake, the setting is canceled. Start from the beginning.  If [...]

31 Additional F eatures RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Locking the Controls (Hold Function) T o prevent acciden tal operation, yo u can lock all the butto ns with the Ho ld function. I t is recommended to u se this function to preven t children fro m misoperating devices such as air conditio ners. SET/SET indicator POWER 1 Press and ho ld SET f[...]

32 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Restoring the F ac tory Settings Y ou can clear all the settings (manufact urer’ s codes, learned functions, and pr ogrammed consecutive p rocedures), and r eset the RM-VLZ620 to its factory settings. If yo u want to c lear the settings for an y Device S elect butt on, see page 14. SET/SET indicator 9, 0 1 Pr[...]

33 Other Information RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Prec autions  Do not drop the uni t or give a shock to the unit, o r it may ca use a malfunction.  Do not leave the unit in a loca tion near heat sour ces, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive d ust or sand, m oistur e, rain or mecha nical shock.  Do not put f oreign ob[...]

34 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T roubleshooting If yo u have p roblems setting u p or using the RM-VLZ620, first ch eck the batteries (pag e 8), then check the items belo w . Symptom Remedy Y ou cannot operate the device.  Move closer to the device. The maxim um operating distance is app roxima tely 11 m (36 ft).  Aim the RM-VLZ620 dir[...]

35 Other Information RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Symptom Remedy The RM-VLZ620 failed to learn the signals of the remote co ntrol supplied with the device.  A void learning in places under direct sunlight o r strong fluorescent ligh t.  T ur n off an y nearby infrar ed devices, such as an air -conditioner or headpho nes.  A void lear[...]

36 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) The function of the bu ttons va ries depending on settings/opera ting modes. The following ta ble (page 37 through page 45) sho ws how the RM-VLZ620 generally operat es for each device in the preset mode. Y ou can assign an other device to any of the Device Select buttons ex cept TV . Once you set a Device S el[...]

37 T able of Preset F unctions RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) T V button The but tons o perate as below in the factory preset mode. TV KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION   Selects VIDEO 1 input.  Selects VIDEO 2 input.  Selects HDMI input.   Selects RGB input.   PIP INPUT Changes the inp ut of the “window” pictur e.   PIP T [...]

38 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) DVD button The but tons o perate as below in the factory preset mode. DVD play er/recorder KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION   Opens/closes the disc tray .   Skips to the pr evious chapt er/track.  Briefly replays the scene (Flash –).  Briefly fast forwards the scene (Flash +).   Skips to the next [...]

39 T able of Preset F unctions RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) BD button The but tons o perate as below in the factory preset mode. Blu-ray Disc/HD-DVD player KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION   Opens/closes the disc tray .   Skips to the pr evious chapt er/track.  Briefly replays the scene (Flash –).  Briefly fast forwards the scene (Fla[...]

40 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) CBL (SA T ) button The but tons o perate as below in the factory preset mode. Cable set top box KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION   Proceeds to the previous location.  Briefly replays the scene (Flash –).  Briefly fast forwards the scene (Flash +).   Proceeds to the next location.   Fast rever ses.[...]

41 T able of Preset F unctions RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  F A VO RITES Enables the Fa vorite function.  INFO Displays p rogram informatio n.  OPTIONS Displays the Satelli te dish menu/Sta tion Index.  RECALL T unes to the last tuned station.  CH +/– Switches the channel up/ down.  SLEEP Enables the [...]

42 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  INFO DISPLA Y Displays the pla yback informatio n.  RECALL Selects the channel previously selected.  CH +/– Switches the channel up/ down.  SLEEP Enables the Sleep function (when available).  ENTER Enters the selected item. * These butto ns correspond to T iV o ser vice or[...]

43 T able of Preset F unctions RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) CD button The but tons o perate as below in the factory preset mode. CD play er KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION   Opens/closes the disc tray .   Selects the previous track.   Selects the next track.   Fast rever ses.   Plays.   Fast fo rwards.   Records[...]

44 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) AMP button The but tons o perate as below in the factory preset mode. Amplifier/receiver KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION   Fast rever ses.   Plays.   Fast fo rwards.   Records.   Pau ses.   Stops.  VO L +/– T urns the volume u p/ down.  INPUT Changes the inpu t mode cyclically .[...]

45 T able of Preset F unctions RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  RECALL BAND Selects FM/AM.  MUTING M utes the vol ume. Press again to turn m uting off.  CH +/– Presets or tunes frequency up/down.  SLEEP Enables the Sleep function (when available).  ENTER Enters the selected item.[...]

46 RM-VLZ620_U (US) 4-170-639- 12 (1) Index A Ad justing the vol ume 17 Amplifier vol ume for video devices 18 B Batteries 8 C Clearing Consecutive procedur es 30 Learned signal 23, 26 Po wer-o n contro l 11 Controlling No n-Sony devices 12 Sony devices 10 D Device Selec t but tons Programming a co nsecutive procedur e 28 T eaching a new function 2[...]

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Quick Setup Guide This guide shows y ou how to set the RM- VLZ620 to operate your de vice. F or details on settings, read the refer ence page. Setting the manufacturer’ s code (page 13) 1 Press SET f or over 3 sec. (e.g., TV) 2 (e.g., 01454) Searching for the manufacturer’ s code (page 15) 1 T ur n on yo ur device. 2 Aim the RM-VLZ620 at the de[...]

Clearing the learned function (page 23) [from a single button] (e.g ., clear the learned function from number button 1 in DVD mode) 1 Press SET f or over 3 sec. 2 3 4 5 [from a SYSTEM C ONTROL or Device Select button] (page 26) In Step 3 abo ve, press the S YSTEM CONTRO L button, o r press the Device Select button fo r over 3 sec., then skip Step 4[...]

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