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To use this Remote Commander with a Sony brand component that
is already preset at the factory (see the table on the left), you can skip
this procedure.
If you are using other brand’s component or if you cannot operate
even a Sony brand component, follow this procedure.

Setting by Entering the Code Number

See the supplied “Component Code Numbers” and find the code for
your component.

1

Press the S (Set) button.

2

Press the button of the component that you want to set up.

3

Enter the three-digit component code in the “Component
Code Numbers” table.

For example, to set a Philips’ TV, press 

-86

.

4

Press the 

t

 button.

5

Aim this Commander to your component and check if you can
operate it using this Commander.

Go through the same procedure for each component you want to set
up.

If you cannot operate your component...

• First, try repeating these set up procedures using the other codes

listed for your component (see “Component Code Numbers”).

• If — after trying all the codes listed for your component — you still

cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
method described under “Setting by Searching for the Correct
Code”.

Notes

• Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10

seconds; otherwise, the setting mode will be canceled.

• You cannot set up more than one component at a time on each component

select buttons. If you want to set up two or more same components of
different brands, see “Setting Another TV, VCR, DVD, or Satellite Tuner”.

Tip

You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery
compartment lid.

About this Remote Commander

You can set up this Remote Commander to operate the following
components of almost all major brands including Sony.

Installing the Batteries

Open the battery compartment and insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
(not supplied).
Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the
battery compartment.

1

2

When to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the
Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might
be worn out. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries; otherwise, your

setting of the code numbers will be erased.

Notes on Batteries

• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of

batteries together.

• If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the

contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and
replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte
from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the
Commander for a long period of time.

Setting by Searching for the Correct Code

If you’ve tried all the code numbers listed for your component and
you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component
was not listed), try the following.

1

Turn on the component you wish to set up using its power
switch.

2

Press the 

S

 (Set)

 

button.

3

Press the button of the component that you want to set up.

4

Aim the Commander to your component, and press and release
the 

PROGR+

 button. Then press and release the 

1

 button.

5

Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.
Each time you press the 

PROGR+

 button and then the 

1

 button, a

new code number will be transmitted.
Keep trying until your component operates as follows:
• TV, VCR, DVD, or satellite tuner : the power turns off.
• TV without a power switch: the C function works.

Be patient as you do this; it may take up to about 120 tries for a
TV, and about 60 tries for VCR, and about 70 tries for satellite
tuner, and about 20 tries for DVD, until the correct code number
is located.

6

When the correct code is found, press the 

t

 button.

7

Turn on the component again, and check that the Commander
can control the other functions of your component such as
channel and volume control.

If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 2 to 6 and
search for another code.

If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
“Troubleshooting”.

Note

Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10 seconds;
otherwise setting mode will be canceled.

Setting Another TV, VCR, DVD,or Satellite Tuner

When you have two or more components of the same type (for
example, three VCRs), you can change the component’s type on 

DVD

button and 

SAT 

button.

1

Press the 

S

 (Set) button.

2

Press the 

DVD

 or 

SAT

 button.

3

Press the 

x

 button.

4

Press one of the following buttons;

-

 to set up a DVD

1

to set up a VCR

3

to set up a satellite tuner

8

to set up a TV

5

Press the 

t

 button.

6

Enter the component’s code number by following steps 1 to 5 of
“Setting by Entering the Code Number”, or steps 2 to 7 of
“Setting by Searching for the Correct Code”.

Operating a Component

1

Press the button of the desired component on the
Commander.

2

Point the Commander directly to your component and press
the button for the desired function.

See “Remote Button Descriptions” for details.

Notes on using the Commander

• Using this Commander will not add new functions to your components.  The

functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the component
itself. For example, if your TV does not have a mute function, the 

%

 button

on this Commander will not function with your TV.

• Do not forcibly remove or tear off the corner protector.

RM-V211T

Setting the Component Codes

Troubleshooting

If you’re having problems setting up or using the Remote
Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the

procedures described under “Setting the Component Codes”. If the
code that’s listed first for your component doesn’t work, try all the
codes for your component — in the order in which they’re listed. If
all the codes fail to work (or if your component is not listed), try
using the procedures under “Setting by Searching for the Correct
Code”.

• Check that you’re aiming the Commander directly at the

component, and that there are no obstructions between the
Commander and the component.

• Make sure the batteries you’re using are not worn out, and that

they’re inserted correctly.

• Check that the button of the 

TV

VCR

SAT

, or 

DVD

 is pressed to

choose your desired component.

• If you cannot preset a component to the 

DVD 

or 

SAT 

position, a

component type different from that of the component you intend
to preset may be assigned to that position.  In such a case, follow
the procedure in “Setting Another TV, VCR, DVD, or Satellite
Tuner” first.

• Check that the component has infrared remote capability.  For

example, if your component didn’t come with a remote control, it
probably isn’t capable of being controlled by the Remote
Commander.

• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory

setting by pressing the 

1

t

 and 

2

 buttons simultaneously.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the Remote
Commander that are not covered in this manual, please call the
telephone number in the warranty.

Specifications

Operable distance

Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on the component of each
manufacturer)

Power requirements

Two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)

Battery life

Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of use)

Dimensions

Approx. 51.8 

×

 195 

×

 31 mm (w/h/d) (2 

1

/

8

 

×

 7 

3

/

4

 

×

 1 

1

/

4

 in.)

Mass

Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Remote Commander

Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi 

(au verso)

Sony Corporation © 2001  

Printed in Malaysia

English

Position

TV

VCR

DVD

SAT

Component that can be preset

TV

VCR

Factory setting

Sony TV

Sony VHS VCR (VTR3)

Sony DVD

Sony satellite tuner

TV, VCR, DVD, or satellite tuner

display.

9

TV/VCR:

 To call up the MENU

display.

qd

To change the programme.
Also to turn on the power.

qf

TV/VCR:

 To select a number

between 20 and 29.

qh

TV:

 To turn on.

To return from Teletext to TV.

VCR:

 To change the input

mode.

qj

TV/VCR:

 To enter the selection.

qk

Programme up: 

+

Programme down: 

ql

To operate 

JUMP

FLASHBACK

or 

CHANNEL RETURN

 function

on the TV depending on the
setting of the TV’s
manufacturer.

3

TV/VCR

: To select double-digit

numbers. Works in the same
way as your TV’s commander
or VCR’s commander.

4

and 

5

TV:

 

N

x

m

M

 :

Fastext buttons.

VCR:

N

: To play.

x

: To stop.

m

: To rewind.

M

: To fast-forward.

z

REC

: To record,

press 

N

 while

pressing 

z

.

6

TV:

 To change the input mode.

VCR:

 To switch the signals

supplied to the TV.

7

TV:

 To switch to Teletext.

VCR:

 To expose the on-screen

3-230-684-11(1)

Remote Button Descriptions

Operating a TV, VCR

General

1

To set up the Commander.

2

Component select buttons. To
switch to the operations of each
component, press the button on
which that component is
assigned.

8

To move the cursor upward,
downward, to the right or left.

q;

Volume up: 

+

Volume down: 

qa

To mute the volume on TV.

qs

To turn on and off the power of
the selected component.

qd

Number buttons : To set items
selected from the screen.

qf

To enter the setting. To set
items selected from the screen.

qg

To clear the selected characters
from the screen.

qh

To switch the subtitle.

qj

To execute items selected from
the screen.

qk

To proceed to next/previous
location or song.

ql

To return to the last previous
screen.

Operating a DVD player

3

To select numbers 10 and
above.

4

N

: To play.

m

: To rewind.

M

: To fast-forward.

x

: To stop.

X

: To pause.

5

To display the title menu.

6

To change the sound.

7

To show the current play status
on the screen.

9

To display the DVD menu.

GUIDE

1

2

9

0

qa

8

7

5

6

4

3

qs

qd

qf

qg

qh

qj

ql

qk

qd

and 

qf

To change the programme.

qg

To bring up the Master Guide.

qh

To exit the mode.

qj

To select the channel that’s
highlighted. To bring up the
Station Index when a program
guide is not displayed.

qk

Programme up: 

+

Programme down: 

ql

To operate 

JUMP

FLASHBACK

or 

CHANNEL RETURN

 function

on the satellite tuner,
depending on the
manufacturer’s setting.

Operating a Satellite Tuner

3

To select double-digit
numbers.Work in the same way
as your satellite tuner’s
commander.

4

N

x

m

M

 :

Fastext buttons.

X

: To show or hide the EPG

display.

6

To switch the output of the
satellite receiver to the TV.
(When you connect a TV cable
or antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a TV
and SAT program.)

7

To switch to Teletext.

9

To call up the MENU display.

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