For the customers in the U.S.A.
WARNING
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 protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
Setting Up the Remote Commander
About setting up the Commander
The Commander is set up at the factory to operate Sony brand components.
However, even if you intend to use the Commander with a Sony
component, you may still need to set up the Commander for it, depending
on the component.
To set up the Commander to use with other (non-Sony) manufacturers’
components, or to use with a component that is not preset at the
factory, you will need to follow the instructions in this manual to
preset the Commander with the correct code number for your
component. (See
“Startup Guide”
and refer to the
“Component Code
Numbers” sheet.
)
Note
The Commander can only be set up to operate one component per
button – unless their code numbers happen to be the same. For
example, you cannot set up the Commander to operate a Sony TV
and a Panasonic TV simultaneously (because they use different code
numbers).
Installing the batteries
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – in the
battery compartment.
1
2
When to replace the batteries
Before replacing the batteries, have new ones ready beforehand.
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to one year. If the
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
3 minutes
to replace the batteries;
otherwise, your code number settings will be erased.
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones, or mix different battery
types 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 to not use the
Commander for a long period of time.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures
described in
“
Startup Guide.
”
If the code that is listed first for your
component does not work, try all the codes for your component – in the order
in which they are listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is
not listed in this manual), try using the procedures in
“
Searching for the
Correct Code.
”
• Make sure that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and
that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you are using are not worn out, and that they are
inserted correctly.
• Check that the appropriate
TV
,
VCR
,
CBL
,
SAT
,
AMP
,
CD
, or
DVD
button is
pressed.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if
your component did not come with a remote control, it probably is not
capable of being controlled by the Remote Commander.
• If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure you
have set up the Commander as described in
“
Controlling the Volume of
Video Components Connected to an Audio System.
”
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by
pressing the
POWER
,
INPUT
and
VOL –
buttons simultaneously.
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.
Searching for the Correct Code
You can find a code number available for a
component that does not have one by referring
to the
“
Component code numbers
”
sheet.
Before starting the Search function
Set each component to the following status so
that the Search function works effectively.
TV, DVD Home Theater: Power-on
Other components: Power-off
*
If any of these components are assigned to any
of the Component Select buttons, you can set a
component code using the Search function.
1
While pressing the
SET
button, press the
MENU
button.
2
Press the Component Select button for the desired component.
3
Press
CH +
(or
CH –
) and
POWER
in turn until the component
reacts as follows:
TV, DVD Home Theater: Power-off
Other components: Power-on
Press
CH +
to go to the next code number.
Press
CH –
to go back to the previous code number.
4
Press
ENTER
.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 4 and
search for another code.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
“
Troubleshooting.
”
Note
Depending on the component, it may be necessary to press
CH +
/
CH –
repeatedly some dozen times to reach the appropriate component code number.
Operating a Component
1
Press the button of the desired
component on the Commander.
2
Aim the Commander directly at the
component.
3
Press the button for the function you want to use.
See
“
Remote Button Descriptions
”
for complete descriptions of the
buttons on the Commander.
Notes on using the Remote Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders
supplied with your components.
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your
components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the
functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV
does not have a MUTING function, the
MUTING
button on this
Commander will not function with your TV.
• Some functions of the component may not work with this Commander.
• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume to a
moderate level. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely,
you will not be able to adjust your TV’s volume with the Commander.
Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an Audio System
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
hear the sound of your video components from your TV’s speakers,
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier).
Factory Setting:
*
If you assign an audio component on the
VCR, CBL, SAT, CD
or
DVD
button, you
can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) on the
AMP
button. If you
assign video components on these buttons, you can control the volume of the TV.
Thus you can control the volume of your TV or receiver (or amplifier)
while operating a video or audio component without first having to
press the
TV
or
AMP
button. For example, to control the volume for
your VCR channels, you do not need to press the
TV
button first.
However, if your video components are connected to an audio
system, you probably hear your TV’s or VCR’s sound from the
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier), not from
your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory setting
so that you can control the volume of your video components
without first having to switch to the receiver (or amplifier).
To change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the
procedure below.
Note
This feature is effective only when a receiver (or amplifier) is set up
on the
AMP
button. You cannot control the volume of a receiver (or
amplifier) set up on the
VCR, CBL, SAT, CD
or
DVD
button while
operating a component of another button.
Changing the Factory Setting for the
Volume Control
1
While pressing the
SET
button, press the
MENU
button.
2
While pressing the
MUTING
button, press the
VOL +
button.
The volume control setting is changed to
“
receiver/amplifier.
”
You
can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) of the
AMP
button while any component is selected.
Notes
• If you are using more than one receiver (or amplifier) and have set
one of them to the
VCR, CBL, SAT, CD
or
DVD
button, when
selecting these buttons you cannot control the volume of the
receiver (or amplifier) of the
AMP
button.
• If you change the setting of the
AMP
button to a component other
than a receiver or amplifier, the volume control setting of video
components will return to
“
TV
”
even if you have changed the factory
preset volume control. In this case, you will not be able to control the
volume from a receiver or amplifier.
To reset to factory preset volume control
In step 2 above, while pressing the
MUTING
button, press the
VOL –
button.
Setting a channel with a single button
(Channel Macro function)
You can program the Channel Macro function on any of the buttons
listed below (macro keys).
For example, instead of pressing
,
, and then the
ENTER
button to change the TV channel, you can perform these operations
by pressing only the
N
button.
The macro keys are:
N
,
m
,
M
,
x
,
X
, and
z
REC
.
(During TV, analog cable box, digital cable box, digital satellite
receiver or digital video recorder operations only.)
The series of operations that can be programmed must consist of two to
four sequential pressings of the
to
buttons and
ENTER
button.
Note
The Channel Macro function may not work correctly for some
components.
To program a series of operations
1
Press the desired component select button.
(You can select
“
TV
”
,
“
analog cable box
”
,
“
digital cable box
”
“
digital satellite receiver
”
or
“
digital video recorder
”
only.)
2
While pressing the desired macro key, press the buttons required
for the operation in sequence.
For example, to program
t
t
ENTER
on the
N
button,
hold down
N
first, press
,
, and
ENTER
in sequence, and
then release
N
.
Component Select button
TV
VCR
*
, CBL
*
,
SAT
*
,
DVD
*
AMP
CD
*
Controls the volume of
TV
TV
Receiver (or amplifier)
Receiver (or amplifier) on the
AMP
button
English
Operating a CD player
3
To select the track number. 0
selects track 10.
4
To select numbers 10 or higher.
8
To switch the display of the CD
player to on/off.
9
(CLEAR) To clear the setting or
characters.
q;
(OPEN/CLOSE) To open or close
the tray.
qd
To enter the setting.
qg
CH
+
: To select the next track.
CH
–
: To select the previous
track.
qh
To select next disc.
qj
To clear the setting.
w;
(PLAY MODE) To change the
playback mode.
Operating a receiver/amplifier
2
To switch
the
input source by
each pressing.
3
To select the input source:
1
selects VIDEO 1
2
selects VIDEO 2
3
selects AUX
4
selects TUNER
5
selects CD
6
selects TAPE
7
selects MD
8
selects TV
9
selects PHONO
0
selects DVD
5
(5.1 INPUT) To change multi-
channel of 5.1 ch and above.
9
(BAND) To select FM/AM.
qf
(DIGITAL INPUT +) To switch
the digital input +
qg
Presetting frequency up: +, down: –
Tuning frequency up: +, down: –
qh
(SHIFT) To shift band or preset
select.
qj
(DIGITAL INPUT –) To switch the
digital input –.
Operating a DVD
2
To change the input mode.
3
Number buttons : To set items
selected from the screen.
4
To select numbers 10 or higher.
5
(AUDIO) To change the sound.
8
To show the current play status
on the screen.
9
To
open
the top menu or title
menu.
qd
To enter the setting. To set
items selected from the screen.
qg
CH
+
: To proceed to the next
location or song.
Channel up.
CH
–
: To proceed to the
previous location or
song. Channel down.
qh
To select a player (if your
component is a VCR/DVD
combo.)
qj
To switch the subtitle.
qk
To display the DVD menu.
w;
To
open
the OPTIONS/TOOLS
menu/sub menu.
wa
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then
release
z
REC
.
Operating a digital satellite receiver
2
To switch the output of the
digital satellite receiver to the
TV. (When you connect a TV
cable or antenna to the receiver,
the output switches between
TV and SAT
programs
.)
3
,
4
and
qd
To change the channel.
5
(Page +) Page up
8
To turn on the display.
9
To bring up the Master Guide.
q;
To exit the mode.
qf
(Page –) Page down
qh
To tune to the last tuned
station.
qj
(Favorite) To use the
“
FAVORITE
”
function.
w;
To
open
the Station Index.
Operating a DVR (Digital video recorder)
2
To change the input mode.
3
and
qd
To change the channel.
5
(
*
2
)
To select a desired recorded
program. (It is necessary to have
recorded the desired program.)
8
To turn on the display.
9
To
open
program guide
.
q;
To exit the menu.
qf
(
*
2
THUMBS –)
To select a desired recorded
program.
(It is necessary to have
recorded the desired program.)
qg
CH
+
: Channel up.
(
*
2
PAGE +) Page up.
CH
–
: Channel down.
(
*
2
PAGE –) Page down.
qh
(
*
2
REPLAY) To replay. (After 5 or
8-second rewind, replay begins.)
qj
(
*
2
LIVE TV) To bring up Master Guide.
qk
To change the input mode.
ql
To move the cursor up, down,
to the left
or right,
or to enter a
selection.
w;
(
*
2
Tivo) To
open
Tivo Central.
wa
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then
release
z
REC
. To stop
recording, perform the
same procedure.
2
To change the input mode.
3
,
4
and
qd
To change the channel.
5
To switch between digital
broadcasts and analog broadcasts.
8
To display the current channel
on a TV.
qf
To operate the Picture-in-
Picture function.
qh
To operate
the
JUMP
,
FLASHBACK
or
CHANNEL
RETURN
function on the TV
(depends on the setting of the
TV's manufacturer.)
Operating a TV
qj
To operate
the
SLEEP function
on the TV. (Works only for a
TV with the SLEEP function.)
qk
To
open
the MENU display.
w;
OPTION
wa
To select the TV input source.
m
:
VIDEO 1
N
:
VIDEO 2
M
:
VIDEO 3
z
REC
:
VIDEO 4
x
:
PC/RGB
X
:
HDMI
Remote Button Descriptions
General
1
To set up the Commander.
6
*
1
Volume up:
+
Volume down:
–
7
*
1
To mute the volume on TV or
receiver (amplifier).
0
To exit the menu.
qa
To turn the power of
a
selected
component
on or off.
qs
Component select buttons. To
switch to the operations of each
component, press the button on
which that component is
assigned.
qg
CH
+
:
Channel up.
CH
–
:
Channel down.
qk
To
open
the MENU display.
ql
To move the cursor up, down, to the
left or right, or to enter a selection.
OK: To execute items selected from
the screen.
wa
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
x
:
To stop.
X
:
To pause.
Notes
• In some cases, you can turn the cable box on/off by pressing the
CH +
or
CH –
buttons on the Commander.
• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume control to a
moderate level. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely,
you will not be able to adjust your TV’s volume with the Commander.
Operating a cable box
2
To change the input mode.
3
and
qd
To change the channel.
5
(Page +) Page up
8
To turn on the display.
9
To switch the EPG display to
on/off.
q;
To exit the setting menu.
qf
(Page –) Page down
qg
CH
+
: Channel up.
CH
–
: Channel down.
qh
To toggle the current/previous
channel.
qj
(Favorite) To use the
“
FAVORITE
”
function.
qk
To
open
the MENU display.
ql
To move the cursor up, down,
to the left
or right,
or to enter a
selection.
wa
z
REC
:
To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
. First release
N
,
then release
z
REC
.
To stop recording,
perform the same
procedure.
*
2
This key corresponds to Tivo service or a replay service. Refer to its
instruction manual for details.
DVD
TV
SAT
CD
VCR
CBL
AMP
Operating an MD deck
3
To select the track number. 0
selects track 10.
4
To select numbers 10 or higher.
8
To change the display mode or
turn the display on/off.
9
(CLEAR) To clear the setting or
characters.
q;
(EJECT) To eject a disc.
qd
To enter the setting.
qg
CH
+
: To select the next track.
CH
–
: To select the previous
track.
qh
To select next disc.
qj
To clear the setting.
w;
(PLAY MODE) To change the
playback mode.
wa
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then
release
z
REC
.
Specifications
Operable distance
Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on component
manufacturer)
Power requirements
Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 1 year (varies depending on frequency of
button use - up to approx. 300 times per day)
Dimensions
Approx. 53
×
220
×
29 mm (w/h/d)
(2
1
/
8
×
8
3
/
4
×
1
3
/
16
in)
Mass
Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz) (not including batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries
where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European
Economic Area).
Operating a tape deck
4
, and
wa
Tape operation buttons.
For dual cassette decks,
operation buttons for Deck A
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck B).
• (DOT)
:
To reverse.
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then
release
z
REC
.
x
:
To stop.
X
:
To pause.
0
,
qd
,
ql
and
w;
Operation buttons for Deck B
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck A).
ENTER
: To reverse.
:
To play.
:
To rewind.
:
To fast-forward.
:
To stop.
EXIT
: To record, press
while pressing MENU.
First release
, and then
release MENU.
TOOLS
:
To pause.
qh
To select Deck A or Deck B
(dual cassette deck only).
POWER
DVD
TV
SAT
CD
VCR
CBL
1
INPUT
VIDEO1
2
VIDEO2
3
AUX
4
TUNER
5
CD
6
TAPE
7
MD
8
TV
9
PHONO
VOL
CH
0
DVD
DIGITAL /
ANALOG
PIP
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE
MENU
EXIT
TOOLS
RECALL
MUTING
AMP
ENTER
OK
SET
2
To change the input mode.
3
Number buttons: To set items
selected on the screen.
4
To select numbers 10 or higher.
5
(MEMORY) To preset radio stations.
8
To show the current play status
on the screen.
9
(TOP MENU) To open the top
menu or title menu.
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Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
POWER
DVD
TV
SAT
CD
VCR
CBL
1
INPUT
VIDEO1
2
VIDEO2
3
AUX
4
TUNER
5
CD
6
TAPE
7
MD
8
TV
9
PHONO
VOL
CH
0
DVD
DIGITAL /
ANALOG
PIP
SLEEP
INFO
RECALL
MUTING
AMP
ENTER
SET
1
3
2
4
3
v
POWER
DVD
TV
SAT
CD
VCR
CBL
1
INPUT
VIDEO1
2
VIDEO2
3
AUX
4
TUNER
5
CD
6
TAPE
7
MD
8
TV
9
PHONO
VOL
CH
0
DVD
DIGITAL /
ANALOG
PIP
SLEEP
INFO
GUIDE
MENU
EXIT
TOOLS
RECALL
MUTING
AMP
ENTER
OK
SET
This guide shows you how to set the Remote Commander to operate your
components.
Enter the code number
Example: To set up a Philips DVR
1
Find the code number by referring to the
“
Component code numbers
”
sheet.
If your component is not listed, try the search method described in
“
Searching for the Correct Code.
”
2
Set the Remote Commander for code input mode.
While pressing the
SET
button, press the
MENU
button for more than two seconds.
SET
3
Press the desired Component Select button.
DVD
TV
SAT
CD
VCR
CBL
AMP
4
Enter the code number.
5
Finish setting.
Press
ENTER
.
ENTER
Let's check
6
Turn on the component you want to set up.
7
Press the desired Component Select button.
8
Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press
POWER on the Remote Commander.
v
Was the component turned off?
Yes
Check that the other buttons function.
No
Start over from Step 2 above, using the other code number.
If you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly
after trying all the codes listed for your component, try the
search method described in
“
Searching for the Correct Code
”
.
If the Commander does not seem to be working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your component (refer to the
“
Component Code Numbers
”
sheet).
• After trying all the codes listed for your component, if you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search method described in
“
Searching for the Correct Code
”
.
Startup Guide
b
b
b
Operating a projector
2
To switch the input source by
each pressing.
3
To call up the functions below.
1
(BRIGHTNESS) To call up the
brightness setting.
2
(SHARPNESS) To call up the
sharpness setting.
3
(KEY STONE) To activate the
Keystone.
4
(BRIG) To increase
the brightness.
5
(SHA) To increase the
SHARPNESS level.
6
(KE) To increase the
KEYSTONE level.
7
(BRIGHTNESS –) To decrease
the brightness.
8
(SHARPNESS –) To decrease
the SHARPNESS level.
9
(KEYSTONE –) To decrease the
KEYSTONE level.
0
(COLOR TEMPERATURE) To
call up the color temperature
setting.
4
(PICTURE MODE) To select the
picture adjusting mode.
5
(MEMORY1) To select the picture
quality: MEMORY1.
8
To activate the on-screen display.
9
(WIDE MODE) To switch to wide
mode.
qd
(GAMMA)To call up the gamma
setting.
qf
(MEMORY2)To select the picture
quality: MEMORY2.
qg
To select the input source.
CH
+
:
selects COMPONENT
CH
–
:
selects S-VIDEO
qh
To select the input source
“
VGA/
DVI.
”
qj
(IRIS) To open the IRIS setting.
w;
(AUTO SYNC) To adjust the
picture quality automatically.
wa
To select the input source.
m
:
selects VIDEO 1
N
:
selects VIDEO 2
M
:
selects VIDEO 3
z
REC
:
selects VIDEO 4
x
:
selects RGB
X
:
selects HDMI
2
To switch the antenna output.
8
To expose the on-screen display.
q;
EXIT
qg
CH
+
:
Channel up
CH
–
:
Channel down
qh
To select a player (if your
component is a VCR/DVD combo.)
Operating a VCR
qj
To change the input mode.
qk
To
open
the MENU display.
ql
To move the cursor up, down,
to the left
or right,
or to enter a
selection.
wa
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
qd
To enter the setting.
qf
(AUDIO) To change the sound.
qg
CH
+
: To proceed to the previous
location or song.
CH
–
: To proceed to the next
location or song.
qh
(BAND) To select FM/AM.
qj
To switch the subtitle.
w;
To open the amplifier.
If your tape deck’s commander has one set of tape operating buttons, and has
an A/B button for the deck selection, use the
RECALL
button to select Deck A or
Deck B.
Notes
• Even if you try to program more than four operations and press the
corresponding buttons in step 2 above, only the first four buttons
that were pressed will be programmed.
• If you try to program only one operation on a macro key, the
setting operation will be rejected.
• You can program the Channel Macro function for up to three
components only. To program for the fourth component, first clear
all macro keys for one of the other components.
To change or clear the program
When you want to change the setting or if you are no longer using
that programmed operation, follow the procedure below to
overwrite or clear the program.
1
Hold down the macro key that you want to change or clear.
2
After waiting for about three seconds, press the new sequence of
buttons, or, to clear the program, press and release
, and then
press and release
ENTER
.
3
Release the macro key.
Note
Be sure to wait for about three seconds in step 2 above. While you
are holding down the macro key and waiting, the programmed
signals are transmitted; therefore, if you are aiming the Commander
at your component, the programmed operations may be performed
before you go on with the procedure.
Preset component(s)
TV
Video cassette recorder/Analog
cable box/Digital cable box/
Digital satellite receiver/
Receiver/CD player/Tape deck/
MD deck/DVD/TV/VCR/
Digital video recorder/DAV
(DVD/Receiver combo)
Component
Select button
TV
VCR
CBL
AMP
CD
SAT
DVD
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony VHS VCR
analog cable box
Sony receiver
Sony CD player
Sony digital
satellite receiver
Sony DVD player
Note
See the sections for each component about available functions other than in
“
General.
”
Depending on the component, some buttons may work differently from those
stated in
“
General.
”
Note
If you have programmed the Channel Macro function for TV operation, the
button used as a macro key cannot be used for PIP operation.
*
1
These buttons control the volume
of either a TV or receiver
(amplifier). See
“
Controlling the
Volume of Video Components
Connected to an Audio System
”
for details.
