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Sony Universal Remote RM-AX4000A User manual | Manualzz
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Operating
Unit Settings
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Additional Information
Appendix
RM-AX4000A
RM-AX4000
This manual explains two models, RM-AX4000A and RM-AX4000.
On the model RM-AX4000A, the supplied software “AX Remote
Editor” is updated.
© 2005 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To reduce the risk fire or
electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the rear
of the unit and the serial number is
located in the battery compartment.
Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. RM-AX4000
Serial No.
INFORMATION
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 to 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.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call; Sony Electronics
Support 1-866-922-7669 or
http://www.sony.com/remotesupport
2
Notice for users
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model number: RM-AX4000
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, CA 92127
USA
Telephone number:
858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
On the supplied software
•Copyright laws prohibit reproducing
the software or the manual
accompanying it in whole or in part, or
renting the software without the
permission of the copyright holder.
•In no event will SONY be liable for any
financial damage, or loss of profits,
including claims made by third parties,
arising out of the use of the software
supplied with this unit.
•In the event a problem occurs with this
software as a result of defective
manufacturing, SONY will replace it.
However, SONY bears no other
responsibility.
•The software provided with this unit
cannot be used with equipment other
than that which is so designated.
•Please note that, due to continued
efforts to improve quality, the software
specifications may be changed without
notice.
•Operation of this unit with software
other than that provided is not covered
by the warranty.
Program © 2005, 2006 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2005, 2006 Sony
Corporation
Microsoft, Windows and Windows
Media are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks and registered
trademarks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not
specified.
Adobe Reader is a trademark of Adobe
Systems Incorporated.
•Microsoft Windows XP Media Center
Edition, Microsoft Windows XP
Professional and Microsoft Windows
XP Home Edition are mentioned as
Windows XP in this manual.
•Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is
mentioned as Windows 2000 in this
manual.
3
Features
The RM-AX4000 Remote Commander
provides centralized control of all your
AV components from a single remote
control and saves the trouble of operating
different AV components with different
remote control devices. The following are
its main features.
Control up to 16 components
With the Remote Commander, you can
control up to 16 components, including
your TV, VCR, DVD, DVR, CD, RCVR,
etc.
Centralized control of Sony AV
components with this one Remote
Commander
The Remote Commander is preset at the
factory to operate Sony brand
components, so you can use it out of the
box as a control center for your Sony AV
components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony
components are also preset
The Remote Commander also recognizes
the preset codes for most major brands
components, as well as Sony. Just select
the corresponding codes to control all
your AV components.
XPRESS functions for executing a
series of actions to operate several
AV components by pressing just one
key.
Groups of commands from different
components can be set for up to 8
XPRESS functions. For example, when
you watch a DVD using a TV and
amplifier/receiver, you can press just one
key to turn on/off each component, and
select the correct inputs. Available keys
for the XPRESS function appear on the
LCD display.
Also, the XPRESS function can memorize
the status of power on/off, input select
status of each component, and send a
signal to synchronize them to the Remote
Commander, regardless of their current.
Air-Slide executes an XPRESS
function by “sliding your finger”
across the LCD display
You can also perform an XPRESS
function by sliding your finger in a set
pattern across the Remote Commander's
LCD Display. This function is called an
“Air-Slide”, and 6 different patterns are
available.
The AX Remote Editor software allows
you to make advanced settings for the
Remote Commander.
Clock display and Timer function
Up to 8 Timer macros can be
programmed to automatically turn on/
off components and other controls (such
as recording, stopping, etc.).
4
Learning function lets you program
other remote control signals you may
need
The supplied software “AX Remote
Editor” for easy Remote Commander
setup
The Remote Commander can learn the
remote control infrared signals of nonpreset components. The Remote
Commander can learn remote control
signals (infrared signals only) of other
devices such as air conditioners, lights,
etc. (some specific appliances or
functions may not be available).
By installing the “AX Remote Editor” on
the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you
can customize the setting of the Remote
Commander according to your
preferences. You can also program
various advanced settings easily.
The settings programmed on your PC
can be transferred to the Remote
Commander as necessary using the
supplied USB cable.
System Control function executes a
series of actions (a macro) by
pressing one button/key
In addition to the XPRESS function, more
settings can be programmed to perform a
series of actions (a macro) just by
pressing one button. You can program up
to 8 System Control functions.
Furthermore, you can program a series of
actions (a macro) to other buttons as a
single step of an XPRESS function or
component operation.
KeyMacro function allows you to
select a channel with a single key
The Remote Commander allows you to
program a macro for a key to operate an
AV component. For example, you can
create a macro that enters the numbers 1,
2, and 3, to select channel 123 just by
pressing one key.
The AX Remote Editor software allows
you to make advanced settings for the
Remote Commander.
Easy-to-operate Touch-key LCD with
blue back light
The Remote Commander has a Touchkey LCD that changes keys and labels
according to the selected component. The
Remote Commander is easy to operate as
only the keys necessary to operate the
selected component are shown. The
display backlight allows operation even
in the dark.
5
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8
Location and function of controls ........................................................................................ 8
Installing the batteries ....................................................................................................... 10
When to replace the batteries ............................................................................................ 10
Setting the clock ................................................................................................................. 11
Remote Commander settings and operating procedures ................................................... 13
About the factory setting ................................................................................................... 13
How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup) ...... 13
Setting procedure for On-PC Setup ................................................................................. 14
Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup ......................................................................... 15
Setting up for your PC ........................................................................................................ 16
Installing the “AX Remote Editor” .................................................................................. 16
Installing the USB driver ................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC .......................................................... 19
Using the “AX Remote Editor” to set up the Remote Commander .................................... 19
Using “AX Remote Editor”– Help ................................................................................... 20
Operating
Operating the Remote Commander .................................................................................... 21
What is the XPRESS function? .......................................................................................... 21
Operating the XPRESS function ....................................................................................... 22
Operating components individually ............................................................................... 25
To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 27
To synchronize with the status of a component ............................................................. 28
To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function ............................................... 29
Executing a series of actions at a scheduled time ............................................................. 29
To quickly switch the Timer on or off .............................................................................. 30
Executing a series of actions with just one button ............................................................ 31
Other useful functions ........................................................................................................ 32
To operate the Remote Commander in the dark ............................................................ 32
Locking the controls – Hold function .............................................................................. 33
To turn off all the components at one time ..................................................................... 33
Unit Settings
6
Setting the backlight .......................................................................................................... 34
Setting the LCD display ...................................................................................................... 37
Setting the automatic-off time of the LCD display ........................................................ 37
Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display ............................................................... 39
Setting the contrast of the LCD display .......................................................................... 40
Setting the beep ................................................................................................................. 41
Adjusting the clock ............................................................................................................. 42
To change the display to the daylight savings time (summer time) indication ........ 43
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Setting the preset codes ..................................................................................................... 45
Using non-preset remote control operations – Learning function ..................................... 47
To clear the learned signal from a key or button ............................................................................. 49
Learning up to 4 signals to one key ................................................................................................... 49
For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 51
Programming a series of actions with just one button – System Control function ........... 51
To clear programmed series of actions for SYSTEM CONTROL button or
System Control key ......................................................................................................... 54
Setting the XPRESS macro activation ................................................................................. 56
Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component ........... 57
Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 59
To program the Timer ........................................................................................................ 59
To clear a Timer macro ....................................................................................................... 64
Changing the names of labels ............................................................................................ 65
Erasing all the settings – Reset .......................................................................................... 68
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 70
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 70
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 70
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 71
Appendix
Table of preset functions .................................................................................................... 76
TV .......................................................................................................................................... 76
A-CBL (Analog Cable box) ................................................................................................ 77
D-SAT (Digital Satellite) .................................................................................................... 78
DVD (DVD player) ............................................................................................................. 79
VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) ........................................................................................ 80
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) .......................................................................................... 81
CD (CD player) ................................................................................................................... 82
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) ............................................................................................. 83
DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo) ............................................................................................ 84
DVD-R (DVD Recorder) .................................................................................................... 85
D-CBL (Digital Cable box) ................................................................................................. 86
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) ........................................................................................... 87
PJ (Projector) ........................................................................................................................ 88
TAPE (Cassette deck) ......................................................................................................... 89
MD (MD deck) .................................................................................................................... 90
LIGHT .................................................................................................................................. 91
Full Display ......................................................................................................................... 92
Index ................................................................................................................................... 93
7
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check the contents of the package before
using the Remote Commander.
•Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)
Although the packaging may say RMAX4000A, the Remote Commander is
RM-AX4000.
•USB cable (1)
Location and function
of controls
1
qs
qd
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qf
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
SYNC-UP TIMER
VOLUME
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
CHANNEL
OK
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
qg
qh
qj
qk
ql
w;
ALL OFF
qa
wa
ws
wd
The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot.
•CD-ROM* (1)
– AX Remote Editor software
– Operating Instructions (PDF file)
•Quick Start Guide (1)
•Preset Code Lists (1)
•Warranty Card (1)
* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM in an
audio CD player.
1 Clock display (pages 11, 42)
Displays the clock, the transmission
mark, the battery mark and the timer
mark.
2 Label keys
Different keys appear depending on
the selected function. The Label keys
are used mainly to choose the XPRESS
function/component/System
Control/Timer/setting items, etc. You
can change the names of the XPRESS
function, components, System Control
key and Timer as the Label keys.
3 COMPONENT button (page 25)
The component names appear as the
Label keys. When you press a
component name, the operating
display for that component appears.
4 BACK button
Used to return to the previous display.
8
5 XPRESS button (page 22)
The XPRESS names appear as the
Label keys. When you press an
XPRESS name, the operating display
for that XPRESS function appears, and
its macro is performed.
6 MENU button
Calls up the menu screen for
components that have menu function.
7 EPG button
8 OK and Cursor Control buttons
9 EXIT button
q; TOOLS button
qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
(pages 31, 51)
You can automatically carry out the
entire program by pressing one
button.
qd Touch-keys
The keys are used for setting the
Remote Commander and operating
each component appear on the LCD
display.
Note
Do not press the touch-keys using sharp
objects such as pins or ball-point pens.
qf SYNC-UP button (page 28)
Used to synchronize the Remote
Commander with the status of a
component .
qk CHANNEL +/– buttons
Selects the channel.
ql VOLUME +/– buttons* (page 27)
Adjusts the volume.
w; RECALL button
wa ALL OFF button (page 33)
ws MUTING button* (page 27)
Silences the sound. Press the button to
silence, and again to return to the
previous volume level.
wd MORE button (pages 31, 51)
The System Control keys (SYSTEM58) are displayed as the Label keys.
When you press a System Control key,
its macro is performed.
Note
No default System Control key macros are
set at the factory.
* Note on the VOLUME +/– and
MUTING buttons
When you select a visual component, the
TV’s volume will be controlled; when you
select an audio component, the amplifier’s
volume will be controlled.
Getting Started
qs Display title
Shows the title of the LCD Display. If
a page number such as “/1” appears,
multiple pages are available. If you
press the number, next page displays.
qj LIGHT button (page 32)
Used to brighten the backlight in the
dark. Press the button once to turn
on/off the backlight.
Note on the LCD display’s power
on/off
To turn on the LCD display, press any button
except the COMMANDER OFF button.
To turn off the LCD display, press the
COMMANDER OFF button. If you do not use
the Remote Commander within 5 minutes, the
LCD display automatically turns off.
This interval can also be changed (page 37).
qg TIMER button (page 29)
Used to set the timer program on/off.
qh COMMANDER OFF button
Turns the power of the Remote
Commander off.
9
Installing the batteries
Slide and open the battery compartment
lid and insert four size AA (R6) alkaline
batteries (not supplied). Be sure to match
the + and – of the batteries with the +
and – of the battery compartment.
When to replace the
batteries
When replacing the batteries, do it
quickly. Otherwise, the memory
settings for the clock will be erased.
The clock does not work while
replacing the batteries.
Alkaline batteries will last up to 5
months (a Sony TV turned On/Off up to
approx. 300 times per day). If the Remote
Commander does not operate properly,
the batteries are getting weak and E
appears on the LCD display. When the
LCD display dims or the backlight for the
touch keys grows dim, the batteries are
getting weak, and need to be replaced.
Notes on replacing the batteries
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins
or other metallic objects. This can generate
heat if the positive and negative terminals of
the batteries accidentally come into contact
with metallic objects.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the
same time.
• When you replace the batteries, replace them
both with new ones.
10
Setting the clock
2 Press “SET” on the Label keys.
SET
When you install batteries the first time,
the Remote Commander enters clock
setup mode.
“DS_TIME” appears as the Display title.
“STD_TIME” lights and “SET” and
“DS_TIME” flash on the Label keys.
STD_TIME: standard time
DS_TIME: daylight savings time
A beep sounds, “SET” and “SU” flash,
and “12:00 AM” lights on the Clock
display.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
CLOCK
SU
LEARN
NG
DS_TIME
SET
SET
[STD_TIME]
DS_TIME
STD_TIME
3 Set the day of the week by
pressing the F or f button.
1 Press “STD_TIME” or
The selected day of the week flashes.
or
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
If the summer time (daylight savings
time) is used in your area, press the
DS_TIME key. When the time change
occurs (in spring and autumn), the
Remote Commander will
automatically adjust itself.
If the summer time is not used in your
area, press the STD_TIME key.
Getting Started
SU : Sunday
MO : Monday
TU : Tuesday
WE : Wednesday
TH : Thursday
FR : Friday
SA : Saturday
“DS_TIME” on the Label keys.
Next, press the g button. The day of
the week is set.
“12” (hour) “AM” and “SET” flash.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
SET
CLOCK
STD_TIME
Note
If you press the G button, the day of the
week is set and setting mode skips to step
5.
Continued
11
Setting the clock (continued)
5 Set the minute by pressing the F
or f button.
4 Set the hour and AM (or PM) by
The selected minute flashes.
pressing the F or f button.
The selected hour and AM (or PM)
flash.
If you want to finish the clock setting,
go to step 6.
SU
LEARN
NG
Next, press the g button. The hour
and AM (or PM) are set.
“00” (minute) and “SET” flash.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
CLOCK
SET
CLOCK
STD_TIME
Notes
• If you press the g button, the minute is
set and the setting mode returns to step 3.
• If you press the G button, the minute is
set and the setting mode returns to step 4.
6 Press “SET” on the Label keys.
SET
STD_TIME
SET
Note
If you press the G button, the hour and AM
(or PM) are set and the setting mode
returns to step 3.
The beep sounds, and the clock starts
from the 0 second of the current
minute.
Note
If you press the SET key in any step above, the
clock starts from the 0 second of the current
minute.
12
Remote Commander
settings and operating
procedures
About the factory setting
The Remote Commander is preset at the
factory to operate most Sony brand AV
components (see the table below).
If you operate a non-Sony AV
component, you need to set the
component’s preset code on the Remote
Commander first.
Default components list
Displays on
Remote
Commander
Component
TV
TV
A-CBL
Analog Cable box
Digital Satellite
DVD
DVD player
VCR
Video Cassette Recorder
DVR
DVR (DVR, PVR, DVR/
Satellite Combo, DVR/
Cable Combo)
CD
CD player
RCVR
Receiver/Amplifier
DVDVR
DVR/DVD combo
DVD-R
DVD Recorder
D-CBL*1
Digital Cable box
DAV
DVD/Receiver combo
PJ
Projector
TAPE*2
Cassette deck
MD
MD deck
LIGHT
Light
*1 If your component has the built-in DVR
function, preset the “Code No.” of DVR.
*2 Analog audio compact cassette deck
There are two ways to make settings for
the Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup”
with the aid of PC software and “OnRemote Setup” directly on the Remote
Commander.
• On-PC Setup (Recommended)
“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied
software for your PC, “AX Remote
Editor” to set up the Remote
Commander. By following the wizard,
it allows you to easily make all the
necessary settings for the Remote
Commander (components’ preset
codes, etc.,). Furthermore, you can add
and customize a range of settings
which are not available with OnRemote Setup.
• On-Remote Setup
“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting
up directly with the Remote
Commander. However, some advanced
settings are not available with OnRemote setup (see the table on page
14).
Getting Started
D-SAT
How to set up the Remote
Commander (On-PC Setup
and On-Remote Setup)
See “Setting procedure for On-PC Setup”
(page 14), or “Setting procedure for OnRemote Setup” (page 15) for each setting
method.
IMPORTANT
You cannot use both methods. Once you
set up the Remote Commander by either
On-PC Setup (recommended) or OnRemote Setup, you cannot make
additional settings using the other
method. You can only delete the entire
setup and start over using the other setup
method.
See “Table of preset functions” (page 76) for the
functions of keys and buttons for each
component.
Continued
13
Remote Commander settings and
operating procedures (continued)
Programmable items of On-PC
Setup and On-Remote Setup
Main setting
items
Using the AX
Remote Editor
(On-PC Setup)
Using the Remote
Commander
(On-Remote Setup)
Setting procedure for OnPC Setup
If you set up the Remote Commander
using On-PC Setup (recommended),
follow the procedures below.
Step1: Installing the “AX Remote
Editor” (page 16).
Setting the
preset codes
a
a
Learning the
remote control
signals
a
a
Editing the label
a
a
Setting the
Timer
a
a
Programming
the Timer
a
a
Step3: Using the “AX Remote
Editor” to set up the Remote
Commander (page 19).
Setting System
Control
function *1
a
a
See the Help file of AX Remote
Editor for setting details.
Setting XPRESS
function *2
a
×
Setting AirSlide function *3
a
×
Unit Settings
a
a
1
*
*2
*3
System Control function is used to perform
a programmed series of actions (a macro)
on several AV components by pressing just
one button.
An XPRESS function is also a macro
function which executes a series of actions
for controlling several AV components by
pressing just one key. The difference is, the
XPRESS display stays available for you to
make additional settings.
An Air-Slide is a function which executes
an XPRESS function by “sliding your
finger” in a set pattern across the display.
Step2: Installing the USB driver
(page 17).
Step4: Operating an AV
component using the Remote
Commander.
After finishing the setting with AX
Remote Editor, operate the AV
component using the Remote
Commander.
• Operating the XPRESS function
(page 22).
• Operating components
individually (page 27).
Option1: You can also change the
Unit Settings such as the
backlight and beep (pages 34,
41).
Option2: You can also change the
settings of the buttons or keys
on the Remote Commander
with AX Remote Editor.
See the Help of AX Remote Editor for
setting with AX Remote Editor.
14
When using On-PC Setup
If you set up the Remote Commander
using On-PC Setup, you do not need to
read this PDF manual “Setting by OnRemote Setup”.
(pages 45 – 69)
Setting procedure for OnRemote Setup
• Setting the Timer (page 59).
• Changing the names of labels
(page 65).
When using On-Remote Setup
If you set up the Remote Commander
using On-Remote Setup, you do not need
to install the AX Remote Editor and its
driver, or connect the Remote
Commander to your PC. You also do not
need to read the PDF pages 16 to 20.
If you set the Remote Commander OnRemote Setup, follow the procedure
below.
Step1: Setting the preset codes
(page 45).
Step2: Operating AV components
using the Remote Commander.
Getting Started
After finishing the setting of the
preset codes, you can use the Remote
Commander to operate your AV
components.
• Operating the XPRESS function
(page 22).
• Operating components
individually (page 27).
Option1: You can also change the
Unit Settings such as backlight
and beep (pages 34, 41).
Option2: You can also change the
settings of the buttons or keys
on the Remote Commander.
• Using non-preset remote control
operations (Learning function)
(page 47).
• Programming a series of actions
with just one button (System
Control function)
(page 51).
• Setting the XPRESS macro
activation (page 56).
• Controlling the volume of visual
components connected to an audio
component (page 57).
15
Setting up for your PC
By installing the “AX Remote Editor” on
the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you
can set up the Remote Commander
simply with your PC.
“AX Remote Editor” makes setting up
complex series of operations (a macro)
easy, and also allows various other
convenient functions to be set up. For
details, see the Help menu provided in
“AX Remote Editor.”
“AX Remote Editor” system
requirements
Operating systems (manufacturer
installed):
Windows XP Media Center Edition
2005/Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2004/Windows XP Media
Center Edition/Windows XP
Professional/Windows XP Home
Edition/Windows 2000 Professional
Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible (The
software does not run on Macintosh
operating system)
CPU:
Pentium II, 300 MHz or more
Required Hard Drive Capacity:
20 MB or more
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more for
Windows XP)
Display:
High (16 bits) color or higher,
1024 × 768 dots or better*
Required Peripherals:
CD-ROM Drive, USB port
* Does not operate with a display of under
1024 × 768 dots.
16
Installing the “AX Remote
Editor”
Follow the instructions below to install.
Notes
• Do not simply copy the “AX Remote Editor”
folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. You
need to install it properly for it to work.
• Administrator privileges are required for
installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
1 Close all software running on
Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install
CD Menu” appears.
3 Click [Install AX Remote Editor].
“AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup”
appears.
4 Click [Next].
Follow the on-screen instructions and
proceed with the installation.
Tip
If the installation screen is hidden behind
other windows
If “AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup” disappears
behind other screen while installing, press
the [Tab] key several times while pressing
down the [Alt] key to bring up “AX Remote
Editor 1.1 Setup” again.
5 Click [Finish].
The “AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup”
screen closes and “RM-AX4000 Install
CD Menu” appears.
6 Click [Exit].
Tip
You need to install the USB driver before
connecting the supplied USB cable to
your PC and the Remote Commander.
Follow the instructions below to install.
Notes
• Without batteries in the Remote Commander,
the USB connection cannot be detected by the
PC even if the USB cable is connected.
• Make sure to install the batteries before
installing the USB driver. If the USB driver
installation is interrupted by mistake, install
it again from the beginning.
• Do not simply copy the USB driver in the
supplied CD-ROM to the PC. You need to
install it properly for it to work.
• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, logon
with an authorized "Administrator" ID when
installing the USB driver.
• Administrator privileges are required for
installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or
Windows XP.
• Depending on the PC, various messages
other than those mentioned in this manual
may appear during the USB driver
installation. Just follow the on-screen
instructions of these messages to install.
Continued
Getting Started
You can read the “Operating Instructions” PDF
file by clicking [Read Operating Instructions] of
“RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu”.
Installing the USB driver
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Setting up for your PC (continued)
For Windows XP users
1 Close all software running on
Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install
CD Menu” appears.
3 Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000
Install CD Menu.”
4 Connect the PC and the Remote
Commander using the supplied
USB cable (page 19).
“Found New Hardware” appears in
the Notification Area in the lower
right-hand of the display. After a
moment, “Found New Hardware
Wizard” appears.
Tip
If the following confirmation appears, “Can
Windows connect to Windows Update to
search for software?” appears, select [No, not
this time], then click [Next].
For Windows 2000 users
1 Close all software running on
Windows.
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install
CD Menu” appears.
3 Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000
Install CD Menu.”
4 Connect the PC and the Remote
Commander using the supplied
USB cable (page 19).
“Found New Hardware” appears.
After a moment, “Found New
Hardware Wizard” appears.
5 Click [Next].
“Install Hardware Device Drivers”
appears.
6 Select “Search for a suitable
driver for my device
[recommended]”, then click
[Next].
“Locate Driver Files” appears.
7 Mark only the check box of “CDROM drives”, then click [Next].
“Driver Files Search Results” appears,
and the found driver is displayed.
5 Select “Install the software
automatically [Recommended]”,
then click [Next].
Installing of the USB driver starts.
“Completing the Found New
Hardware Wizard” appears when the
installation is complete.
6 Click [Finish].
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Installing of the USB driver finishes.
8 Click [Next].
Installing of the USB driver starts.
“Completing the Found New
Hardware Wizard” appears when the
installation is complete.
9 Click [Finish].
Installing of the USB driver finishes.
Connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC
You can now connect the Remote
Commander to your PC with the supplied
USB cable. Connect whenever you want
to verify correct operation of key/button
commands for an XPRESS function, etc.,
or to exchange setup data between your
PC and the Remote Commander.
IMPORTANT
Do not keep the Remote Commander
connected to the PC when the PC is in
standby/hibernation, otherwise, a
malfunction could occur. Be sure to
disconnect the Remote Commander from the
PC before standby/hibernation begins.
Furthermore, do not connect the Remote
Commander to the PC while it is in standby/
hibernation. Wait until the PC comes out of
standby/hibernation before connecting.
Using the “AX Remote
Editor” to set up the
Remote Commander
You can set the Remote Commander
using the “AX Remote Editor.” Follow
the procedures below.
Note
“AX1400 Remote Editor” does not start up
when you do not log in as Administrator.
1 Gather all your remote controls.
Notes
1 Connect the USB cable to the USB
connector of the Remote
Commander.
We recommend using the remote
controls which were supplied with
each component, but if you are using
a replacement remote control (due to
loss or damage) or a universal remote
(which controls multiple
components), have it handy as well.
2 On your PC, click the Windows
Getting Started
• The Remote Commander uses the battery
when connected to the PC. When you finish
the setup, unplug from the USB connector.
• If “E” is shown in the display, the Remote
Commander cannot be recognized on your
PC. Before connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC, be sure to install
fresh batteries in the Remote Commander.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from your
PC while your PC is communicating with
the Remote Commander, as a malfunction
may occur.
• Only connect one Remote Commander to
your PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not
be able to download the settings correctly.
“Start” button and point to “All
Programs” - “Sony Remote AX,” “AX Remote Editor” and click.
“AX Remote Editor” starts up, and
the last project appears.
The first time “AX Remote Editor”
starts up, “Startup Wizard” appears.
Following the on-screen instructions,
create a project.
2 Connect the USB cable to the USB
connector of your PC.
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Tips
• If you are using an operating system other
than Windows XP, click the “Start” button of
Windows and point to “Programs” - “Sony
AX” - “AX Remote Editor” and click to start
up “AX Remote Editor”.
• If “ ” (the shortcut icon of “AX Remote
Editor”) appears on the desktop of
Windows, double-click the icon to open it.
(Depending on the setting, Windows XP may
automatically delete icons from the desktop
if they have not been used for a certain
period of time. If “ ” does not appear on
the desktop, use the “Start” button.)
Using “AX Remote Editor”
– Help
You can set up the Remote Commander
by operating “AX Remote Editor,”
referring to the detailed instructions
provided in Help.
Starting Help
Start up “AX Remote Editor,” then click
“Help” on the menu bar and select “AX
Remote Editor help.”
Help topic for the current edit screen
appears by pressing the “F1” key while
editing. If no Help topic is available for
the screen, the top menu of Help appears.
How to use Help
Click one of the tabs: “Contents,”
“Index” or “Search,” and check the
information you need.
To search by contents (Contents)
You can find information relating to a specific
subject by using the table of contents shown on
the “Contents” tab.
To search indexed information
(Index)
You can find information from a list of
predetermined keywords shown on the
“Index” tab.
To search using keywords (Search)
You can submit a keyword search on the
“Search” tab by typing in your keyword(s).
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Operating
Operating the Remote
Commander
There are two ways to operate the
components on the Remote Commander.
• XPRESS operation: You can operate
multiple AV components related to a
specific task, such as “watching a
DVD,” or “watching a digital satellite,”
etc. This is called an “XPRESS
function.”
• Single component operation: You can
operate each AV component
individually (page 27).
What is the XPRESS
function?
Default XPRESS function list
Displays on the Programmed commands
Label keys
TV
Turns on TV, and the display
of XPRESS_TV appears.
A-CBL
Turns on TV and Analog
cable box, and the display of
XPRESS_A-CBL appears.
D-SAT
Turns on TV and Digital
Satellite, and the display of
XPRESS_D-SAT appears.
DVD
Turns on TV and DVD player,
and the display of
XPRESS_DVD appears.
VCR
Turns on TV and Video
Cassette recorder, and the
display of XPRESS_VCR
appears.
DVR
Turns on TV and Digital
Video Recorder, and the
display of XPRESS_DVR
appears.
CD
Turns on CD player and
Receiver (Amplifier), and the
display of XPRESS_CD
appears.
RCVR
Turns on Receiver
(Amplifier), and the display
of XPRESS_RCVR appears.
Operating
An “XPRESS function” is an executable
series of actions that can operate several
AV components by pressing just one key.
For example, you have to perform the
following operations sequentially to
watch a DVD using a TV, receiver/
amplifier, and DVD player.
1. Turn on the DVD player.
2. Turn on the TV.
3. Set the appropriate input mode of
the TV.
4. Turn on the receiver/amplifier.
5. Set the appropriate input selector of
the receiver/amplifier.
6. Start DVD playback.
By setting the above actions as an
XPRESS function, you can watch a DVD
by simply pressing one key.
Also, the XPRESS function can memorize
the status of power on/off, input selector
for each component, and send a signal to
synchronize the status which you want
without reference to the component's
status.
Some XPRESS functions are preset at the
factory to operate Sony brand
components (see the table below).
However, depending on the factory
preset code, they may not necessarily be
effective.
X PRESS
1
OK
BACK
2
SYSTEM CONTROL
EPG
EXIT
LEARN
NG
4
TOOLS
MENU
COMPONENT
3
How to set up an XPRESS function
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
RECALL
SYNC-UP TIMER
CHANNEL
ALL OFF
MUTING
VOLUME
MORE
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: You cannot set
up an XPRESS function.
Continued
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Operating the Remote Commander
(continued)
Operating the XPRESS
function
LEARN
NG
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
SYNC-UP TIMER
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
VOLUME
CHANNEL
MUTING
RECALL
When you press an XPRESS name you
want to operate, programmed commands
for the key are performed and the
display to operate the XPRESS function
appears. This display is called, “XPRESS
display.” Keys on the XPRESS display are
divided into two types—“Touch-keys”
with preset labels and “Label keys” that
can be customized. Touch-keys are used
to execute an XPRESS function. Label
keys are used to switch to the individual
component displays (page 27) that make
up the XPRESS function.
XPRESS button
XPRESS display
SU
OK
LEARN
AM NG
EXIT
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
When you press an XPRESS button on
the Remote Commander, the XPRESS
names appear at the bottom of the
display.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
TV
22
XPRESS_TV
TOOLS
A-CBL
XPRESS
D-SAT
/1
DVD
XPRESS
names
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
TV
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
Touch-keys
Label keys
Example: To play a DVD player
by XPRESS function (when On-PC
Setup was used to set up the
Remote Commander)
3 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
desired operation.
1 Press the XPRESS button.
X PRESS
“XPRESS” appears as the Display
title.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
XPRESS
/1
When the signal is sent,
appears.
You can also use other buttons, such
as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–,
MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.
Also see “Table of preset functions”
(page 76) for the functions of buttons
for each source component.
4 When you are finished using the
TV
A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
to operate (in this case, DVD).
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button.
DVD
Operating
2 Press the XPRESS name you want
Remote Commander, press the
COMMANDER OFF button.
The TV and DVD turn on and each
component is set to its appropriate
input.
The main keys you use to control the
DVD are displayed as Touch-keys.
The components that make up the
XPRESS function are displayed as
Label keys.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
DVD
XPRESS_DVD
TV
Continued
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Operating the Remote Commander
(continued)
Example: To play a DVD player
by XPRESS function (when OnRemote Setup was used to set up
the Remote Commander)
1 Press the XPRESS button.
X PRESS
3 In this step, you need to set the
appropriate input of each
component that makes up this
XPRESS function, e.g., the RCVR,
TV, and DVD player. Press one of
the component's Label keys to
open its display, then press the
INPUT key once or repeatedly
until the correct input is selected.
SU
LEARN
TV
AM NG
“XPRESS” appears as the Display
title.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
XPRESS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
/1
2PIC
/1
POWER
SWAP
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
INPUT
WIDE
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
4 Press the BACK button to return
TV
A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
2 Press the XPRESS name you want
to operate (in this case, DVD).
to the previous display, and
repeat step 3 until all the
necessary components’ inputs are
correctly set.
BACK
The previous LCD display returns.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
XPRESS_DVD
DVD
The TV and DVD turn on. The main
keys you use to control the DVD are
displayed as Touch-keys.
The components that make up the
XPRESS function are displayed as
Label keys.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
DVD
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TV
XPRESS_DVD
DVD
TV
Note
If you had used On-PC Setup, this
step would be done automatically for
you. That’s why we recommend it.
5 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
desired operation.
Operating components
individually
LEARN
NG
When the signal is sent,
appears.
You can also use other buttons, such
as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–,
MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.
Also see “Table of preset functions”
(page 76) for the functions of buttons
for each source component.
6 When you are finished using the
Remote Commander, press the
COMMANDER OFF button.
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP TIMER
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
COMPONENT
button
CHANNEL
VOLUME
MENU
EPG
OK
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
ALL OFF
MORE
When you press the COMPONENT
button on the Remote Commander, the
component names appear at the bottom
of the display.
COMMANDER
OFF
SU
LEARN
COMPONENT /1
AM NG
The Remote Commander turns off.
Press the BACK button.
TV
A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
Component
names
When you press a component name you
want to operate, the display to operate
the component appears. This display is
called “Component display.” Keys on the
Component display are divided into two
types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels
and “Label keys” that can be customized.
Operating
If you want to return to the
previous display
Component display
SU
LEARN
TV
AM NG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
2PIC
/1
POWER
SWAP
Touch-keys
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
INPUT
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
WIDE
Label keys
See “Table of preset functions” (page 76)
for the functions of keys and buttons for
each component.
Continued
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Operating the Remote Commander
(continued)
2 Press the component name you
want to operate (in this case, TV).
How to register the components
to the Remote Commander
You can register up to 16 components.
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the
preset codes” on page 45.
Example: To change the input
select of the TV
1 Press the COMPONENT button.
COMPONENT
TV
The component name appears as the
Display title.
And the keys you use to control the
TV are displayed as Touch-keys.
SU
LEARN
TV
AM NG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
2PIC
/1
POWER
SWAP
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
INPUT
WIDE
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
“COMPONENT” appears as the
Display title.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
COMPONENT /1
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
3 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
TV
A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
desired operation.
Example:
1 Press the POWER key.
POWER
2 Press the INPUT key repeatedly
until the desired input is selected.
INPUT
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When the signal is sent,
appears.
You can also use other buttons, such
as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–,
MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.
Also see “Table of preset functions”
(page 76) for the functions of buttons
for each source component.
4 When you are finished using the
Remote Commander, press the
COMMANDER OFF button.
To control the volume
LEARN
NG
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button.
Note
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
CHANNEL
VOLUME +/–
buttons
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
MUTING button
ALL OFF
Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to
control the volume, and the MUTING
button for silence. When you select a
visual component, the TV’s volume will
be controlled; when you select an audio
component, the amplifier’s volume will
be controlled.
How to set the volume control of
visual components
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling
the volume of visual components
connected to an audio component” on
page 57.
Continued
Operating
The remote control signals may be different for
some components or functions. In this case,
program the remote control signals with the
Learning function.
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided
in “AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Using non-preset
remote control operations” on page 47.
VOLUME
OK
EXIT
COMMANDER
OFF
SYNC-UP TIMER
27
Operating the Remote Commander
(continued)
To synchronize with the
status of a component
2 Press the POWER key repeatedly
until the desired status fixes, then
press the DONE key.
DONE
The screen switches to the next status
to be synchronized.
LEARN
NG
3 Press the INPUT key repeatedly
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP TIMER
MENU
EPG
VOLUME
COMMANDER
LIGHT
OFF
SYNC-UP button
CHANNEL
until the desired status fixes, then
press the DONE key.
OK
EXIT
4 When you are finished using the
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
Remote Commander, press the
COMMANDER OFF button.
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
The Remote Commander memorizes the
status of the components’ input selectors,
and power on/off status. However, if
you turn on/off a component manually
or with a different remote control, the
Remote Commander may not recognize
the current component status. In this
case, press the SYNC-UP button to
synchronize with the status of the current
component and the Remote Commander.
1 Press the SYNC-UP button.
SYNC-UP
The component you want to confirm
the status of appears as the Display
title.
SU
LEARN
AM NG
TV
POWER
DONE
SET ON FOR POWER OF TV
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COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button.
To perform an easy
action “Air-Slide” for
XPRESS function
Executing a series of
actions at a scheduled
time
The Remote Commander can perform an
XPRESS function by “sliding your
finger” across its display. This function is
called an “Air-Slide function.”
– Timer function
LEARN
NG
X PRESS
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP TIMER
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP TIMER
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
SYNC-UP TIMER
VOLUME
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
TIMER button
CHANNEL
OK
The Air-Slide has the following 6
patterns.
Default Air-Slide list
Pattern
Programmed commands
XPRESS_TV is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_TV
appears.
XPRESS_D-SAT is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_DSAT appears.
XPRESS_DVD is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_
DVD appears.
No preset
No preset
How to set the Air-Slide action
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.” You
can set Air-Slide commands other than
for XPRESS function, using “AX Remote
Editor.”
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
The Remote Commander can perform a
programmed commands automatically at
a scheduled time every day or on a
particular day. This function is called
“Timer.”
You can set up to 8 Timer with the
following options.
• Timer ON/OFF
Switches ON/OFF each Timer.
• Key Label
When you press the TIMER button on the
Remote Commander, keys showing a Timer
function appear at the bottom of the display.
The default labels of each Timer are shown as
“PROG1” to “PROG8” and you can change
their labels.
• Commands to be operated
You can program a series of actions (a macro)
to operate at a scheduled time. This is called,
“Timer macro.”
• Time
Sets the operation time (hour, minute, AM/
PM) for a Timer.
• Day
Sets the day(s) for a Timer.
Continued
Operating
XPRESS_A-CBL is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_ ACBL appears.
EXIT
29
Executing a series of actions at a
scheduled time (continued)
How to set the Timer function
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the
Timer” on page 59.
To quickly switch the Timer
on or off
2 Select a standby timer program
that you want to switch on/off by
pressing the Label keys (in this
case, PROG1).
PROG1
The switching display for Timer of
PROG1 appears.
SU
LEARN
With the Remote Commander, you can
quickly switch a Timer function on or off.
The following procedure is based on the
assumption that a series of actions (a
macro) is programmed to the PROG1.
AM NG
TIMER
OFF
PROG1
1 Press the TIMER button.
TIMER
The Timer numbers for which a Timer
is already set and is in standby mode,
stay lit. The available program
numbers flash on the Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
If you select a non-timer program, the
“NG” beep is heard and “NG” flashes
twice.
3 Press the ON/OFF key.
OFF
A single beep is heard and the “ ”
mark appears, and the standby mode
of the selected Timer is set to on.
SU
LEARN
NG
TIMER
/1
SU
LEARN
AM NG
PROG1
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
TIMER
ON
PROG1
4 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
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If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
Executing a series of
actions with just one
button
If you want to return to the
previous display
– System Control function
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
LEARN
NG
Notes
• When you finish setting the timer standby
mode, the “ ” mark stays lit beside the
clock. This means that one or more Timers
are activated.
• The timer program you set repeats every
week until you set the timer standby mode to
OFF (weekly timer). If you want to execute
the timer program only once, set the timer
standby mode to OFF after the execution of
the timer program.
IMPORTANT
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
SYNC-UP TIMER
VOLUME
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
CHANNEL
OK
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
2
3
4
MORE
SYSTEM
CONTROL 1-4
buttons
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
System Control
keys
ALL OFF
MORE button
The Remote Commander has special
buttons which can be programmed to
perform a series of actions (a macro) by
pressing just one button.
If you press the MORE button (rightmost
SYSTEM CONTROL button), all keys
sharing the same function as that
SYSTEM CONTROL button appear at the
bottom of the display. These keys are
called, “System Control keys.”
You can program a series of actions (a
macro) for each of four SYSTEM
CONTROL buttons and four System
Control keys. This is called “System
Control macro.”
Operating
The Timer function of this Remote
Commander is designed for use
with AV components.
Do not use the Timer function with
other components, such as an airconditioner or other electrical
appliances. It may cause a fire or a
serious injury.
X PRESS
How to set the System Control
function
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See
“Programming a series of actions with
just one button” on page 51.
Continued
31
Executing a series of actions with
just one button (continued)
Notes
• If the remote control detectors of the
components are too far apart, or if something
is blocking them, some of the components
may not operate in the ordered sequence
when you press a SYSTEM CONTROL
button or System Control key.
• If some of the components did not operate
correctly because of the above or for any
other reason, always set all the components
back to the states they were in before you
pressed the SYSTEM CONTROL button or
the System Control key. Failure to do this can
result in incorrect operation when you press
the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or the
System Control keys again.
• Some components may not always be
powered-on by the System Control function.
This is because the power of the component
goes on and off alternately when receiving
the power on/off signal. In this case, check
the operating component’s power on/off
state before using the System Control
function.
Other useful functions
To operate the Remote
Commander in the dark
LEARN
NG
X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
SYNC-UP TIMER
VOLUME
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
LIGHT button
CHANNEL
OK
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
The Remote Commander has a backlight
on the LCD display. Pressing any button
or key also activates this by default. If no
button or key is pushed within a set time,
the backlight automatically turns off.
Default backlight settings
Off-time setting
10 seconds
Brightness
Level 15 (Max: 15)
Fade effect
On
On-mode setting
All keys and buttons
How to set the backlight
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
Or see “Setting the backlight” on page 34.
For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the
backlight” on page 34.
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Locking the controls
– Hold function
To turn off all the
components at one time
To prevent accidental operation, you can
lock all the buttons with the Hold
function. However, any programmed
Timer functions will still be activated
while the controls are locked.
While pressing the COMMANDER
OFF button, press the touch-key.
A message reminding you to release the
Hold function appears for 10 seconds on
the LCD display.
When the controls are locked
If you attempt to operate the Remote
Commander, a message reminding you
to release the Hold function appears for
10 seconds on the LCD display.
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X PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
MENU
EPG
SYNC-UP TIMER
VOLUME
LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
CHANNEL
OK
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
ALL OFF button
If you press the ALL OFF button, all
controlling components turn off.
Some components may not turn off by
pressing the button. In this case, press the
SYNC-UP button to synchronize with the
power on/off status of the components.
For details, see “To synchronize with the
status of a component” on page 28.
Operating
Press COMMANDER OFF and TAP LCD.
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To unlock the controls
While pressing the COMMANDER OFF
button, press the touch-key.
With a beep sounds, the previous status
display returns.
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Unit Settings
Setting the backlight
The LCD display’s backlight is preset at
the factory to activate whenever the
Remote Commander is operated, and to
switch off automatically if you do not
operate for more than 10 seconds. You
can set the backlight automatic-off time,
brightness, fade effect and which buttons
activate the backlight. To change this
setting, perform the following procedure.
2 Press “LIGHT” on the Label keys.
LIGHT
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
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OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE
ON_MODE
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
3 Press “OFF_TIME” on the Label
keys.
OFF_TIME
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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SET
The setting display for automatic-off
time of the backlight appears.
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LIGHT
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
If “LIGHT” does not flash on the
Label keys, press the Display title
(SET) repeatedly until it appears.
OFF_TIME
(-)
10sec
(+)
4 Press the (–) or (+) key to change
the automatic-off time of the
backlight.
You can set the automatic-off time
from 1 to 60 seconds. Each time the
(–)/(+) key is pressed, the time
decreases/increases by 1 second. For
example, “20sec” on the Label keys
means 20 seconds.
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5 Press the BACK button or the
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
BACK
or
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
the brightness of the backlight.
You can set the brightness from 1 to
15. Each time the (–)/(+) key is
pressed, the level decreases/increases
by 1.
8 Press the BACK button or the
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LIGHT
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
BACK
or
OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE
ON_MODE
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
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LIGHT
When you set the automatic-off time to
longer than 10 seconds (factory setting), the
battery life may be shorter.
6 Press “LEVEL” on the Label keys.
OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE
ON_MODE
LEVEL
9 Press “FADE” on the Label keys.
The setting display for brightness
appears.
FADE
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LEVEL
(-)
LIGHT
LEVEL 15 (+)
The setting display for fade effect
appears.
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
Unit Settings
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FADE
LIGHT
[ ON ] OFF
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Setting the backlight (continued)
10 Press the ON or OFF key to
select the fade effect of the
backlight.
ON: fade in/out backlight
OFF: normal backlight
The fade effect of the backlight
changes and a beep sounds each time
you press the keys.
11 Press the BACK button or the
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
BACK
or
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
select which buttons activate the
backlight.
LIGHT: The backlight is activated by
pressing the LIGHT button only.
ALL: The backlight is activated by
pressing any button on the Remote
Commander except the VOLUME +/–,
CHANNEL +/– and COMMANDER
OFF buttons.
The buttons to activate backlight
changes and a beep sounds each time
you press the keys.
Note
In the “ALL” position, if you use the
Remote Commander frequently, the battery
life may be shorter. In this case, shorten the
automatic-off time.
14 Press the BACK button or the
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LIGHT
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
BACK
or
OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE
ON_MODE
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
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LIGHT
12 Press “ON_MODE” on the Label
keys.
ON_MODE
OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE
The setting display for buttons to
activate the backlight appears.
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
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LIGHT
ON_MODE
15 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
ON_MODE
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LIGHT [ ALL ]
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
Setting the LCD display
Setting the automatic-off
time of the LCD display
The Remote Commander is preset at the
factory to switch off the LCD display
automatically if you do not operate it for
more than 5 minutes. To change this
setting, perform the following procedure.
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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SET
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
Continued
Unit Settings
If “DISPLAY” does not flash on the
Label keys, press the Display title
(SET) repeatedly until it appears.
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Setting the LCD display
(continued)
2 Press “DISPLAY” on the Label
keys.
5 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
DISPLAY
The Remote Commander turns off.
“DISPLAY” appears as the Display
title.
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
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If you want to quit before
finishing
DISPLAY
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST
3 Press ”DISP-OFF” on the Label
keys.
DISP-OFF
The setting display for automatic-off
time of the LCD display appears.
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DISP-OFF
(-)
DISPLAY
05min
(+)
4 Press the (–) or (+) key to change
the automatic-off time of the LCD
display.
You can set the automatic-off time
from 1 to 30 minutes.
Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed,
the minute decreases/increases by
1 minute. For example, “02min” on
the Label keys means 2 minutes.
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Calibrating the alignment
of the LCD display
You can calibrate the alignment of the
LCD display if the Touch-keys are not
working properly. To change this setting,
perform the following procedure.
3 Press the point on the top-right of
the LCD display.
The square appears in the center of
the LCD display.
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ALIGNMENT
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MENU button and EXIT
button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MENU
EXIT
4 Press the square in the center of
the LCD display.
The setting display for calibrating the
alignment of the LCD display
appears.
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When the calibration is complete, the
beep sounds, and the LCD display
returns to the selecting display of
display setting.
ALIGNMENT
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DISPLAY
DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST
of the LCD display.
The other point appears on the topright of the LCD display.
Note
When calibrating, be sure to press the point
accurately, otherwise the calibration will be
off and you will need to start over.
Unit Settings
2 Press the point on the bottom-left
5 Press and hold the
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ALIGNMENT
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The Remote
Commander turns off.
Continued
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Setting the LCD display
(continued)
Setting the contrast of the
LCD display
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD
display if the screen is not viewed
properly. To change this setting, perform
the following procedure.
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the OK button.
COMMANDER
OFF
OK
The setting display for contrast
appears.
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CONTRAST
POWER
A/B
1
2
3
4
5
6
TOP MENU
7
8
9
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
+10
0
ENTER
INPUT
REC
LIST
2 Press the CHANNEL +/– button
to adjust the contrast of the LCD
display.
CHANNEL
You can set the contrast level from 1
to 15.
CHANNEL +: Darker contrast
CHANNEL –: Lighter contrast
Note
If you press the CHANNEL +/– button and
the contrast level is already at the
minimum/maximum level, the beep does
not sound. The level can be set from 1 to 15.
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3 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
Setting the beep
3 Press “BEEP” on the Label keys.
BEEP
The Remote Commander is preset at the
factory with the confirmation beep set to
on. To change this setting, perform the
following procedure.
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
The setting display for beep appears.
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
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OTHER
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
BEEP
[ ON ] OFF
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SET
4 Press the ON or OFF key to select
the beep.
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
If “OTHER” does not flash on the
Label keys, press the Display title
(SET) repeatedly until it appears.
keys.
5 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
OTHER
Unit Settings
2 Press “OTHER” on the Label
ON: Turns on the beep.
OFF: Turns off the beep.
The beep setting changes and a beep
sounds each time you press the key.
The Remote Commander turns off.
“OTHER” appears as the Display title.
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OTHER
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK
RESET
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
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Adjusting the clock
3 Press “CLOCK” on the Label
keys.
You can adjust the clock after setting.
To change this setting, perform the
following procedure.
CLOCK
1 While pressing the
The setting display for clock appears.
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
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COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
SET
STD_TIME
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4 Press the F/f/g/G buttons to
change the time or day.
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
If “OTHER” does not flash on the
Label keys, press the Display title
(SET) repeatedly until it appears.
2 Press “OTHER” on the Label
keys.
Each time the G or g button is
pressed, the Clock display changes in
order (the day y the hour y
the minute y the day).
Each time the F or f button is
pressed, the hour or minute changes
by 1 hour or minute.
Select the hour or minute by pressing
the (G/g) button first.
5 Press “SET” on the Label keys.
OTHER
SET
“OTHER” appears as the Display title.
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With a beep sound, the clock is
started. “OTHER” appears as the
Display title.
OTHER
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OTHER
RESET
BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK
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RESET
6 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
To change the display to
the daylight savings time
(summer time) indication
You can select the standard time
(STD_TIME) or summer time (DS_TIME).
To change this setting, perform the
following procedure.
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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SET
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
2 Press “OTHER” on the Label
keys.
Unit Settings
If “OTHER” does not flash on the
Label keys, press the Display title
(SET) repeatedly until it appears.
OTHER
“OTHER” appears as the Display title.
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OTHER
BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK
RESET
Continued
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Adjusting the clock (continued)
3 Press “DS_TIME” on the Label
keys.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
DS_TIME
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
The setting display for daylight
savings time appears.
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
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DS_TIME [STD_TIME]
DS_TIME
4 Press the STD_TIME or DS_TIME
key.
or
STD_TIME is 1 hour behind the
DS_TIME.
DS_TIME is 1 hour ahead of the
STD_TIME.
The setting of the daylight savings
time changes and a beep sounds each
time you press the keys.
Note
In this case, the minute and second are not
changed.
5 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
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Setting by On-Remote Setup
The following section explains OnRemote Setup. If you set the Remote
Commander by On-PC Setup, these
explanations are not valid.
2 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
Setting the preset
codes
You should register components to the
Remote Commander by setting their
preset codes.
Setting of the preset code is required in
the following cases:
– To use a Sony component that is not
registered to the Remote Commander
by the default setting
– To use other brands of components
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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PRESET LEARN
SET
MACRO
/1
TIMER
3 Press “PRESET” on the Label
keys.
PRESET
Example: To set up a Philips TV
1 See the tables in the supplied
“Preset Code Lists,” and find the
four-digit preset code for the
desired component.
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PRESET
D-SAT
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DVD
Setting by On-Remote Setup
If more than one preset code is listed
for the component, use the first
number on the list.
For example, to set up a Philips TV,
you would use the preset code “8011.”
“PRESET” appears as the Display
title. The component name flashes on
the Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
Tip
The first digit of the preset code means the
type of component (TV, VCR, etc.). For
further details, see the tables in the
supplied “Preset Code Lists.”
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Setting the preset codes
(continued)
5 Press the “8,” “0,” “1,” and “1”
number keys.
4 Select the component name you
want the Remote Commander to
preset by pressing the Label key
(in this case, TV).
Tip
Each time the CHANNEL +/– button is
pressed, the preset code increases/
decreases by 1.
If you make a mistake in
inputting
TV
Press the CLEAR key. The preset code
returns to the previous number.
The “TV” and current preset code (in
this case, “8001”) appear as the Label
keys.
“0” - “9,” “CLEAR” and “POWER”
flash.
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PRESET
POWER
6 Press the OK button.
OK
A beep sounds and the input preset
code appears on the Label key
momentarily.
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PRESET
CLEAR
TV
8001
Note
TV
If another remote control signal has already
been learned, the delete confirmation message
appears. Register the components after deleting
the learned signal following the procedure of
the LCD display.
TV
8011 OK
“PRESET” appears as the Display
title.
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TV
DELET LEARN?
YES
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NO
7 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
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If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
Using non-preset
remote control
operations
If you want to return to the
previous display
– Learning function
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
Notes
Notes
• You cannot perform this procedure before
setting the preset code. Set the preset code
first.
• Some specific remote control signals may not
be learned.
• The learned signal may not work properly if
a target component’s remote control preset
button has two different functions for a single
press. If this occurs, program the two signals
for a Label key by referring to the “Learning
up to 4 signals to one key” on page 49.
• If you do not perform learning steps within 2
minutes, the learning process is cancelled.
Setting by On-Remote Setup
• If you enter a preset code that is not on the
table in the supplied “Preset Code Lists,” the
Remote Commander beeps five times. The
digits you input and “NG” appear on the
Label key after you press the OK button. The
previous setting returns. If this happens,
check the preset code, and try setting again.
• If you do not enter any data to the Remote
Commander for over 2 minutes between each
step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To
set the preset code again, press the MUTING
button while pressing the COMMANDER
OFF button.
• The first digit of the preset code means the
type of component (TV, VCR, etc.). The
component corresponding to the four-digit of
the preset code is set in step 5. If you register
a component whose type is different from
that previously preset to the Label keys, you
can, if necessary, change the component
names as the Label keys (page 65).
• If you set a preset code after you input
character contents (names, etc.) to the Label
keys (page 65), they are cleared and return to
the original display. Edit the characters after
you decide the component to be used by
setting a preset code.
• Except the DVD/Receiver combo (DAV), the
components with the built-in amplifier
should be registered as RCVR (Receiver). All
the keys that are inoperative should be
registered by the learning function.
To operate non-preset components or
functions, use the following “learning”
procedure to “program” any of the
programmable buttons and keys to
operate the functions of another remote
control. You can also use the Learning
function to change the signal of
individual keys and buttons after setting
the preset code (page 45).
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Using non-preset remote control
operations (continued)
1 Place the Remote Commander
head to head with your
component’s remote control.
Remote control for your component
Tip
To change the component name of a
Label key
Press and hold the Label key for the
component name for more than 2 seconds.
The Label key flashes and the Remote
Commander enters the component name
changing mode.
See step 6 on page 67 for how to input
characters.
4 Select the component name you
want the Remote Commander to
learn by pressing the Label key
(in this case, TV).
about 1 - 3 inches
(3 - 8 cm) away
TV
2 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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/1
The “TV” and “ LEARN ” appear on the
Display title.
The learnable keys and the preset key
flash alternately.
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A/B
2
3
4
5
6
TOP MENU
7
8
9
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
0
ENTER
MACRO
keys.
LEARN
“LEARN” appears as the Display title.
The component name flashes on the
Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available. Press
the number to go to the next page.
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TV
A-CBL
LEARN
D-SAT
/1
DVD
POWER
LIST
NEW
WIDE
NEW
Y
TIMER
3 Press “LEARN” on the Label
/1
SWAP
REC
INPUT
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
PRESET LEARN
2PIC
1
LEARN
NG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
TV
2PIC
DISPLAY
INPUT
/1
SWAP
POWER
5 Press the key or button on the
Remote Commander you want to
“program” the preset code to.
“ LEARN ” flashes and only the pressed
key remains on the LCD display.
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/1
Learning up to 4 signals to one
key
This is useful when the Remote
Commander is not working properly,
even when the signal is learned for the
Remote Commander using the Learning
function. You can also use this function to
switch the input mode such as TV, etc., or
to switch between DVD player and DVD
recorder operation with one key.
To re-program already learned keys or
buttons, press the key or button while
pressing the LIGHT button.
LIGHT
When you have programmed the
buttons on the Remote
Commander
The names of buttons not on the LCD display
(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,
RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,
G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.
To clear the learned signal from
a key or button
SYNC-UP
The cleared key flashes together with
other keys that are available for learning.
“ LEARN ” flashes and the only the pressed
key remains on the LCD display.
You can program a maximum of 4
functions to one key or button.
6 Press and hold the button on the
other remote control until you
hear a beep.
(If you release the button before you
hear a beep, the signal may not be
learned correctly.)
Other remote control’s button
“ LEARN ” stops flashing and stays lit.
When the command has been learned
successfully, the learned keys stay lit
and the other keys available for
learning flash alternately.
Setting by On-Remote Setup
While pressing the SYNC-UP button,
press the learned key or button you want
to clear.
INPUT
Notes
• If “NG” flashes on the LCD display with
5 beep sounds, learning did not succeed.
Try again steps 5 and 6.
• If you touch a wrong key by mistake,
while pressing the SYNC-UP button,
press the incorrect key again.
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Using non-preset remote control
operations (continued)
7 Press the BACK button or the
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
BACK
If the Remote Commander does
not seem to be working properly,
repeat from step 5.
If the learned key or button does not operate
properly, program once again. (For example, if
the volume becomes very loud after pressing
the VOLUME + button just once, noise may
have interfered during the learning procedure.)
or
“LEARN” appears as the Display title.
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TV
A-CBL
LEARN
D-SAT
/1
DVD
If you want to program another
signal, repeat steps 4 - 6.
8 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
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When you program signals to the
VOLUME +/ – or MUTING buttons
• If you have programmed any signal on the
VOLUME +/– or MUTING button for
components other than TV and RCVR
(Receiver/Amplifier) using the learning
function, that signal will be transmitted only
when you select that component.
• If you have programmed any signal for the
VOLUME +/– or MUTING button of TV or
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) using the
learning function, that signal will also be
transmitted when you select another
component.
However, if you have programmed any
signal for the VOLUME +/– or MUTING
button of another component, that signal will
be transmitted only after you select that
component.
For accurate learning
• Do not move the remote units during
the learning procedure.
• Be sure to press and hold the button of
the other remote control until you hear
the confirmation beep.
• Use fresh batteries in both remote
control units.
• Avoid learning in places under direct
sunlight or strong fluorescent light.
• The remote control signal direction
may differ depending on the remote
control. If learning does not work, try
changing the position of the remote
control.
• When you program a remote control
unit with an interactive signal
exchange system (supplied with some
Sony receivers and amplifiers) to the
Remote Commander, the response
signal of the component may interfere
with the learning of the Remote
Commander. In such a case, move to
another room, etc., where the signals
will not interfere.
Programming a series
of actions with just one
button
–System Control function
With the System Control function, you
can program a series of actions (a macro)
and execute them by pressing just one
button. For example, when you watch a
video, a series of operations like the ones
below are necessary.
Example:
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Turn on the video (VCR).
3 Turn on the amplifier (RCVR).
4 Set the input selector of the
amplifier to VIDEO 1.
5 Set the input mode of the TV to
VIDEO 1.
6 Start video playback.
You can program up to 32 consecutive
operation steps to each of the SYSTEM
CONTROL buttons (1 - 4) or the System
Control keys (SYSTEM 5 - 8).
IMPORTANT
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Be sure to place the Remote Commander
out of the reach of small children or pets.
Also, set the Hold function to lock the all
the buttons on the Remote Commander
(page 33) when it is not used. Devices such
as air conditioners, heaters, electric
appliances, and electric shutters or
curtains receiving an infrared signal can be
dangerous if misused.
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Programming a series of actions
with just one button (continued)
3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label
keys.
1 While pressing the
SYSTEM
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
“SYSTEM” appears as the Display
title.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8
PRESET LEARN
MACRO
TIMER
4 Select the System Control name
2 Press “MACRO” on the Label
keys.
MACRO
by pressing the SYSTEM
CONTROL button or the System
Control key (in this case, SYSTEM
CONTROL 2 button).
SYSTEM CONTROL
2
“MACRO” appears as the Display
title.
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MACRO
“COMPONENT” appears as the
Display title. The component name
flashes on the Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
SYSTEM XPRESS
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COMPONENT /1
D-SAT
DVD
5 Select the component name you
want the Remote Commander to
program the series of actions (a
macro) by pressing the Label key
(in this case, TV).
TV
When the maximum of 32 steps are
input, the System Control macro
programming finishes and a beep
sounds, and the System Control
macro displays in order.
“SYSTEM” appears as the Display
title.
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The “TV” appears as the Display title,
and the programmable keys for the
selected component flash.
SYSTEM
SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
TV
/1
2PIC
POWER
Notes
SWAP
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
INPUT
WIDE
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
6 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
the desired operation.
If you want to turn on the TV, press
the POWER key.
POWER
When you have programmed the
buttons on the Remote
Commander
The names of buttons not on the LCD display
(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,
RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,
G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.
7 When you have programmed all
the keys and buttons, press the
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
A beep sounds, the System Control
macro programming finishes and
displays in order.
8 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
Setting by On-Remote Setup
If you want to add commands from a
different component, press the
COMPONENT button and then select
the component name from the Label
keys.
• You can input up to 32 steps for one
System Control function.
• If you need a manual delay between two
steps, press the TIMER button to add an
interval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)
• The Display title and the LIGHT button
are not counted as steps.
The Remote Commander turns off.
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Programming a series of actions
with just one button (continued)
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The setting is
canceled, and the Remote Commander turns
off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
To clear programmed series
of actions for SYSTEM
CONTROL button or System
Control key
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
Notes
• If you interrupt the procedure at any point
for over 2 minutes, the setting is cancelled
and the series of actions (a macro) will be
programmed to that point. In this case, clear
the program (page 54) and start again from
step 1 to set the entire program from the
beginning. You cannot continue from where
you left off.
• If you set the preset code (page 45) or
program a new signal by learning (page 47)
on a key or button that has been
programmed in the System Control macro,
the new signal will be transmitted when you
press the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL
button or System Control key.
• If you try to program more than 32 steps, the
System Control macro programming finishes,
and the 32 steps you have programmed are
registered. If you want to program again,
clear the program (page 54) and start again
from step 1.
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PRESET LEARN
SET
MACRO
keys.
MACRO
“MACRO” appears as the Display
title.
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About the order of operation
steps
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TIMER
2 Press “MACRO” on the Label
SU
Some of the components may not accept
consecutive remote control signals. For
example, a TV generally does not react to the
next signal immediately after the Power-on
signal. So, a series of actions such as TV poweron and input select may not work properly. In
this case, insert other signals like the example
below;
TV power-on t VCR power-on t VCR
playback t TV input select
/1
SYSTEM XPRESS
MACRO
3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label
keys.
5 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
SYSTEM
COMMANDER
OFF
“SYSTEM” appears as the Display
title.
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The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The setting is
canceled, and the Remote Commander turns
off.
SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8
4 While pressing the SYNC-UP
button, press the programmed
key or button you want to clear.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
A beep sounds, “SYSTEM” appears as
the Display title.
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Setting by On-Remote Setup
SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8
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Setting the XPRESS
macro activation
You can switch the XPRESS macro
activation to on or off when selecting the
XPRESS function.
If you set to off, the XPRESS display
appears without sending the XPRESS
macro.
To change this setting, perform the
following procedure.
3 Press “XPRESS” on the Label
keys.
XPRESS
The setting display for XPRESS macro
activation appears.
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
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MACRO
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
XPRESS Macro
ON [ OFF ]
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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PRESET LEARN
SET
MACRO
/1
TIMER
2 Press “MACRO” on the Label
keys.
4 Press the ON or OFF key to select
the XPRESS macro activation.
ON: Turns on the XPRESS macro
activation.
OFF: Turns off the XPRESS macro
activation.
The setting of the XPRESS macro
activation changes each time you
press the key.
5 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
MACRO
COMMANDER
OFF
“MACRO” appears as the Display
title.
The Remote Commander turns off.
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MACRO
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
SYSTEM XPRESS
If you want to return to the
previous display
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Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
Controlling the volume
of visual components
connected to an audio
component
The Remote Commander is factory preset
based on the assumption that you hear
the sound of your visual components
from your TV speakers, and that you
hear sound of your audio components
from the loudspeakers connected to your
amplifier.
This feature enables you to control the
volume of your TV or amplifier without
selecting TV or RCVR each time to
control the volume.
For example, to control the volume while
using a VCR, you do not need to select
the TV to control the TV volume. With
the Remote Commander, you can switch
the volume of all the visual components
to the amplifier.
Controls the volume of
TV
TV
A-CBL
TV
D-SAT
TV
DVD
TV
VCR
TV
CD
RCVR
RCVR
RCVR
DVDVR
TV
DVD-R
TV
D-CBL
TV
DAV
DAV
PJ (Projector)
PJ
TAPE
RCVR
MD
RCVR
LIGHT
———
However, if your visual components are
connected to an audio component, you
probably hear TV or VCR sound from 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.
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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PRESET LEARN
SET
MACRO
/1
Setting by On-Remote Setup
The following table shows the factory
setting of component/volume control.
Component
TIMER
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Controlling the volume of visual
components connected to an audio
component (continued)
2 Press the Display title (SET) once.
SET
“VOLUME” flashes on the Label keys.
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SET
/2
4 Press the TV or RCVR key to
select the volume control.
TV: You will hear the sound of your
visual components from your TV
speakers.
RCVR: You will hear the sound of
your visual components from the
loudspeakers connected to your
amplifier.
The volume control setting changes
and a beep sounds each time you
press the keys.
5 Press and hold the
LABEL
VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY
3 Press “VOLUME” on the Label
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
keys.
The Remote Commander turns off.
VOLUME
The setting display of volume control
appears.
The current setting is shown inside
the [ ], while the other flashes.
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VOLUME
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
Notes
VISUAL [
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TV
]
RCVR
• If you have already programmed any signal
for the VOLUME or MUTING button of each
component by “learning,” the procedure
above will not change the function of the
VOLUME and MUTING buttons.
• If you have programmed volume control
signals on the VOLUME or MUTING buttons
of a TV or RCVR, you can only use that
signal when you select TV or RCVR. For
other components, the preset volume control
signals for TV or RCVR (depending on the
above setting procedure) will be transmitted.
To use the new signals, you need to program
each button for each component by the
learning procedure (page 47).
Setting the Timer
2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.
TIMER
Up to 8 Timers can be set on the Remote
Commander. You can program the Timer
for the day of the week, the hour, the
minute and a series of actions (a macro).
You can set each Timer to be executed or
not.
To program the Timer, perform the
following procedure.
To program the Timer
“TIMER” appears as the Display title.
The Timer numbers “PROG1” “PROG4” flash on the Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
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TIMER
/1
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
PROG1
MUTING
PROG2
PROG3
PROG4
“SET” appears as the Display title.
3 Select the Timer number you
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SET
/1
want the Remote Commander to
set the Timer by pressing the
Label key (in this case, PROG4).
PROG4
MACRO
TIMER
The “PROG4” appears as the Display
title.
“SU” and “12:00 AM” appear on the
Clock display.
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PROG4
/1
OFF
TIME
Setting by On-Remote Setup
PRESET LEARN
TEST
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Setting the Timer (continued)
6 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
the desired operation.
4 Press “MACRO” on the Label
keys.
POWER
MACRO
“COMPONENT” appears as the
Display title. The component names
flash on the Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
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A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
want the Remote Commander to
program the series of actions (a
macro) by pressing the Label key.
The “TV” appears as the Display title,
and the programmable keys for the
selected component flash.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
TV
/1
2PIC
POWER
SWAP
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
INPUT
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
If you want to add commands from a
different component, press the
COMPONENT button and then select
the component name from the Label
keys.
When you have programmed the
buttons on the Remote
Commander
The names of buttons not on the LCD display
(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,
RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,
G and OK ) appear on the right Label key.
COMPONENT /1
5 Select the component name you
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If you want to turn on the TV, press
the POWER key.
WIDE
When the maximum of 32 steps are
input, the Timer macro programming
finishes and a beep sounds, and the
Timer macro displays in order.
8 Press “TIME” on the Label keys.
TIME
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PROG4
OFF
“SET” and “SU” flash and “12:00 AM”
lights on the Clock display.
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TIME
PROG4
TEST
Notes
• You can input up to 32 steps for one
Timer.
• If you need a manual delay between two
steps, press the TIMER button to add an
interval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)
• The Display title and the LIGHT button
are not counted as steps.
SET
TIME
7 When you have programmed all
the keys and buttons, press the
COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
OFF
Setting by On-Remote Setup
A beep sounds, the Timer macro
programming finishes and
programmed contents are displayed
in order.
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Setting the Timer (continued)
10 Press the F/f/g/G buttons to
change the time.
9 Press the F or f button to set the
day(s) of the week.
Each time the F or f button is pressed
the day(s) of the week change as
follows.
Each time the G or g button is
pressed, the Clock display changes in
order (the day(s) y the hour y the
minute y the day(s)).
Each time the F or f button is
pressed, the hour or minute changes
by 1 hour or minute.
11 Press “SET” on the Label keys.
SET
With a beep sound, the timer setting
changes.
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PROG4
/1
OFF
TIME
TEST
Note
If you press the SET key at any point,
the time setting changes.
SU : Sunday
MO : Monday
TU : Tuesday
WE : Wednesday
TH : Thursday
FR : Friday
SA : Saturday
Then, press the g button. The day(s)
of the week is set.
“12” “AM” and “SET” flash.
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12 Press the ON/OFF or TEST key
to activate the Timer.
ON/OFF: With a beep sound, “ON”
appears on the top-right of the LCD
display, and the Remote Commander
enters the Timer standby mode.
TEST: You can check the Timer macro
by transmitting the signals.
LEARN
ON/OFF MACRO
PROG4
ON
TIME
TEST
To reset the timer standby mode,
press the ON/OFF key again.
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PROG4
OFF
TIME
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
Notes
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If you want to quit before
finishing
TEST
13 Press and hold the
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
Continued
Setting by On-Remote Setup
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
• Some Timer may not be executed at the set
time because of conflicts with other set Timer.
If the execution time arrives while another
Timer is running, the later Timer begins only
after the first one ends.
In this case also, the program may not be
executed at the set time. So, set the Timer
regarding the contents and the duration of
the Timer execution.
• When using the Timer on this Remote
Commander, only one setting can be assigned
to one program. If you want to set the Timer
to turn on at a programmed time, and to set
the Timer to turn off at another time,
program the two settings separately.
• If there are some programs set to be executed
at the same time, they start in order from the
lowest Timer number.
• According to the status of the component
operated by the Timer, the next program
might not function successfully. When setting
a Timer, check carefully the setting of other
programs.
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Setting the Timer (continued)
To clear a Timer macro
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
3 Select the Timer number you
want the Remote Commander to
clear the Timer by pressing the
Label key.
The selected Timer number appears as
the Display title.
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PROG4
/1
OFF
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
ON/OFF MACRO
TIME
TEST
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/1
4 Press the MACRO key if the
Timer macro has already been
programmed.
PRESET LEARN
MACRO
TIMER
MACRO
2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.
“DELETE MACRO?” appears on the
Label key and “YES” and “NO” flash.
TIMER
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“TIMER” appears as the Display title.
The Timer numbers “PROG1” “PROG4” flash on the Label keys.
If a page number such as “/1”
appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
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PROG2
TIMER
PROG3
/1
PROG4
DELETE MACRO?
PROG4
YES
/1
NO
5 Press “YES” on the Label keys.
YES
The Timer macro is cleared, then
“COMPONENT” appears as the
Display title.
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Changing the names of
labels
You can change the names of the XPRESS
function, components, System Control
keys and Timer on the Label keys to the
most suitable name using up to 8
characters or digits.
To change the names, perform the
following procedure.
Example: To change the name of
the component(TV).
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DVD
If you press the NO key
The Timer macro is not cleared, and the
display returns to step 3.
6 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button,
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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SET
/1
The Remote Commander turns off.
PRESET LEARN
MACRO
Setting by On-Remote Setup
If you want to quit before
finishing
TIMER
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
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Changing the names of labels
(continued)
2 Press the Display title (SET) once.
SET
“LABEL” flashes on the Label keys.
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LABEL
SET
/2
VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY
3 Press “LABEL” on the Label keys.
LABEL
4 Select the type of Label key you
want the Remote Commander to
change by pressing the Label key
(in this case, COMPO).
XPRESS: Displays XPRESS names. To
change the Label keys, press the
Display title.
COMPO: Displays component names.
To change the Label key, press the
Display title.
SYSTEM: Displays SYSTEM5 - 8. To
change the Label key, press the
Display title.
TIMER: Displays PROG1 - 4. To
change the Label key, press the
Display title.
To change the component
name as the Display title
Press and hold the Display title for the
component name displayed for more than 2
seconds. The Remote Commander enters
the component name changing mode.
“LABEL” appears as the Display title.
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5 Press the Label key of the name
you want to change.
The Remote Commander enters the
Label setting mode.
XPRESS COMPO
SYSTEM TIMER
COMPO (Example: TV)
The cursor flashes on the left side of
the Display title.
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2
DEF
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
4
7
SYMBOL 1
66
ABC
5
8
0
6
9
SYMBOL 2
CLEAR
TV
6 Input digits or characters for the
Label key by pressing the number
keys (0 -9), SYMBOL 1 key or
SYMBOL 2 key on the Touch-key.
Begin inputting digits or characters
from the left. Press the number key
repeatedly until you obtain the
desired digit or character.
The digits or characters are assigned
to the keys as follows.
name.
OK
8 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
Setting by On-Remote Setup
1: 1
2: A c B c C c a c b c c c 2
3: D c E c F c d c e c f c 3
4: G c H c I c g c h c i c 4
5: J c K c L c j c k c l c 5
6: M c N c O c m c n c o c 6
7: P c Q c R c S c p c q c r c s c 7
8: T c U c V c t c u c v c 8
9: W c X c Y c Z c w c x c y c z c 9
0: 0
SYMBOL 1: ! c & c / c ? c $ c % c *
c # c + c - c : c , c . c | c space
SYMBOL 2: space c ( c ) c < c > c
tcTcRcrcbcBc” c’ c~
c_
If you make a mistake, move the
cursor to the desired position by
pressing the G or g button, and input
again.
If you press the CLEAR key, the Label
key returns to the previous display.
7 Press the OK button to decide the
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Erasing all the settings
– Reset
You can clear all the settings to reset the
Remote Commander to its factory
settings.
3 Press “OTHER” on the Label
keys.
OTHER
“RESET” flashes on the Label key.
1 While pressing the
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press the MUTING button.
OTHER
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK
RESET
“SET” appears as the Display title.
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SET
/1
4 Press the “RESET” on the Label
keys.
RESET
PRESET LEARN
MACRO
TIMER
2 Press the Display title (SET)
“YES” and “NO” flash on the Label
key.
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twice.
RESET
SET
ALL
RESET?
YES
NO
“OTHER” flashes on the Label keys.
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SET
/3
5 Press the “YES” on the Label
keys.
YES
OTHER
“REALLY?” appears and “NO” and
“YES” flash on the LCD display.
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RESET
NO
YES
6 Press the “YES” on the Label
keys.
With a beep sound, the all settings are
cleared.
7 Press and hold the
COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
The Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
If you want to return to the
previous display
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button.
Setting by On-Remote Setup
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Additional Information
Precautions
•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to
the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.
•Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,
moisture, rain or mechanical shock.
•Do not put foreign objects into the unit.
Should any liquid or solid object fall
into the unit, have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating
the unit any further.
•Do not expose the remote control
detectors of your components to direct
sunlight or other strong illumination.
Too much light there can interfere with
remote control operations.
•Be sure to place the Remote
Commander out of the reach of small
children or pets. Component such as air
conditioners, heaters, electric
appliances, and electric shutters or
curtains receiving an infrared signal can
be dangerous if misused.
Maintenance
Clean the surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type
of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or
thinner as they may damage the finish of
the surface.
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Specifications
Operating distance
Approx. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies depending
on components of different manufacturers)
Power requirements
Remote control and backlight: Four size AA
(R6) batteries
Battery life
Approx. 5 months (a Sony TV turned on/off
up to approx. 300 times per day)
Dimensions
Approx. 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 7 in. (w × h × d)
(118 × 31.2 × 175 mm)
Mass
12 oz. (320 g) (not including batteries)
Learnable signals*
Capacity per signal: up to 300 bits
Signal frequency range: 455 kHz and up to
300 kHz
Signal interval: up to 1 second
* Some signals cannot be learned by the
Remote Commander, even though the signals
comply with these specifications.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries
(page 10), then check the items below. Refer also to Help of “AX Remote Editor.”
Trouble with the Remote Commander's basic settings
Problem
Solution
The Remote Commander
does not turn on.
Check the remaining battery level. If low, replace with new ones.
The LCD display turns off
automatically.
The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to turn the display
off automatically if you do not operate for more than 5 minutes. You
can reset the automatic-off time to 1-30 minutes (page 37).
The beep does not sound.
The beep is turned off. Turn the beep on (page 41).
The Timer function has
stopped working.
Check the Timer setting (page 29). When the battery power is weak
or empty, or if the battery is removed for a long time, the Timer
setting may be cleared.
The touch-keys do not
work properly.
Calibrate the alignment of the LCD display (page 39).
The LCD display does not
light up even though the
Remote Commander is
turned on.
The contrast level is too low. Set the contrast of the LCD display
higher. While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press the
OK button. And then press the CHANNEL + button a few times to
increase the contrast.
XPRESS function does not
perform On-Remote Setup.
In case of On-Remote Setup, XPRESS function controls only the
power on/off of the component. If you want to control the input
selector of the TV, etc., follow the procedure for On-PC Setup.
Trouble with operation mode
Solution
Even if you press the keys/
buttons on the Remote
Commander, the
component does not work
properly.
• Get closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is
approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).
• Check that you are aiming the Remote Commander directly at the
component, and that there are no obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the component.
• Turn on the components first, if necessary.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For
example, if your component did not come with the Remote
Commander, it probably is not capable of being controlled by a
Remote Commander.
Even though you hold
down a key/button, it does
not work as intended.
• The volume buttons and cursor buttons, and some others,
continue to work when they are pressed and held. If you program
the signals of such buttons, RM-AX4000 Remote Commander may
not learn the signals accurately. Reprogram the signals by
continuing to hold down the desired button of the other remote
control until “Learning is complete.” appears in the “AX4000
Remote Editor” screen.
• The batteries of the other remote control are weak. Replace with
new ones and reprogram the signals.
The backlight setting is
unintentionally changed.
Unit Setting of the project set up on your PC is activated if you
download data changed on your PC with the “Download the Unit
Setting data together with the project data” box checked.
Continued
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Problem
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Problem
Solution
“RECOVERY” appears on
the screen and all the
buttons are disabled.
Error might has occurred in the firmware of the Remote
Commander. Update the firmware using “AX Remote Editor.”
The component does not
work when checking the
code setting on the
Emulator.
• Get closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is
approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).
• Check that you are aiming the Remote Commander directly at the
component, and that there are no obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the component.
• Turn on the components first, if necessary.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For
example, if your component did not come with the Remote
Commander, it probably is not capable of being controlled by a
Remote Commander.
The visual/audio
component's volume
cannot be controlled by the
Remote Commander.
The VOLUME button may be assigned to a different component
than the one you want it to control.
For On-PC Setup: Make sure to set “Action List” of the VOLUME
button correctly after selecting the component to control the volume
in Advanced mode.
For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling the volume of visual
components connected to an audio component” on page 57.
The VOLUME button of most components is already assigned to
control the TV (or RCVR for audio components). Do not program
any other function to the VOLUME button of the TV or RCVR.
A System Control function
does not work properly.
• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the
correct order (page 51).
• Try changing the orientation of the Remote Commander. If that
does not help, try placing the components as close to each other as
possible.
• Check the status of the components and make sure that you have
set the components properly to receive commands.
• The preset codes are changed or new signals have been learned
for a key or button that has been programmed with a series of
actions. In this case, the new signals are transmitted when the
series of actions is executed.
Even if you set the Timer
macro, the component
does not work properly.
• The component could not receive the signal from the Remote
Commander successfully. When using the Timer, check the
following.
– Check that the Timer macro functions correctly by pressing the
TEST key, after setting the Timer macro (page 59).
– Check the location of the Remote Commander.
• The status of the component is not suitable for operation (for
example, you programmed the power-on setting, assuming that
power of the component is off when the Timer turns on.
However, if the power of the component is on when the
component receives the signal from the Remote Commander, the
component will turn off).
Even if you operate an
XPRESS function, the TV
does not turn on, or it
turns off.
• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the component's
input selector and power on/off. However, if you turn on/off the
component with the remote control or operate the component
directly, it will not recognize the current component status. In this
case, press the SYNC-UP button to synchronize with the status of
the current component and the Remote Commander.
• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the Remote
Commander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TV with
the Remote Commander. You can also turn off the TV at the
scheduled time with the Timer on the Remote Commander.
Problem
Solution
Even if you operate an
XPRESS function, the
Source component does
not turn on, or it turns off.
• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the
component's input selector and power on/off. However, if you
turn on/off the component with the remote control or operate the
component directly, it will not recognize the current component
status. In this case, press SYNC-UP button to synchronize the
status of the current component and the Remote Commander.
• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the Remote
Commander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TV with
the Remote Commander. You can also turn off the TV at the
scheduled time with the Timer on the Remote Commander.
Even if you operate an
XPRESS function, the input
selector of the TV or RCVR
(Receiver/Amplifier) does
not achieve the correct
status.
• The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the
component's input selector and power on/off. However, if you
turn on/off the component with the remote control or operate the
component directly, it will not recognize the current component
status. In this case, press the SYNC-UP button to synchronize the
status of the current component and the Remote Commander.
• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the Remote
Commander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TV with
the Remote Commander. You can also turn off the TV at the
scheduled time with the Timer on the Remote Commander.
Air-Slide does not work
properly.
Make sure to slide your finger from the top-left on the LCD display.
If you slide other than from the top-left, Air-Slide cannot recognize
the action.
Trouble with setting mode
Solution
You cannot operate the
component even after you
programmed a preset code.
• Set the preset code correctly. If the preset code that is listed first
for your component does not work, try all the preset codes for
your component in the order listed in the supplied “Preset Code
Lists.”
• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do not
function correctly even after you have set the preset codes, use the
learning function to program the remote control signals for the
component (page 47).
• If you set a component code after changing the label of a
component, they are cleared and return to the original label.
Change the label of a component after you decide the component
to be used by presetting a code.
You cannot operate a
component even after you
programmed remote
control signals with the
“learning” function.
Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct
signals. See “For accurate learning” (page 51) and try the learning
procedure again (page 48).
“NG” flashes 5 times when
learning.
• Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the following, try the
learning procedure again (page 48).
– Change the distance between the Remote Commander and
remote control.
– See “For accurate learning” (page 51).
• The preset codes cannot be set. See the supplied “Preset Code
Lists” and try setting the preset codes again (page 45).
Continued
Additional Information
Problem
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Troubleshooting (continued)
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Problem
Solution
Learning fails.
• When you make the Remote Commander learn the remote control
signals, be sure to keep about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) between the
remote control of the components and the Remote Commander.
• Check the remaining battery level of the remote control of the
components. If low, replace with new ones.
• Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or strong
fluorescent light. The Remote Commander may fail to learn
remote control signals under strong light.
• When you program signals of an interactive signal exchange
system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’s
receivers and amplifiers) to the Remote Commander, the response
signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the
Remote Commander. In such a case, move to a place where the
signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).
• Perform the Learning procedure after turning off any nearby
apparatus, such as an air-conditioner or infrared headphones.
• The Remote Commander may fail to learn remote control signals
near plasma TVs. Avoid learning near plasma TVs or turn off the
plasma TV when learning
“NG” flashes twice when
learning.
• Learned signals have been programmed for the button or key to
which you want to set the learning, System Control function.
Clear the learned signals (page 54) and try setting again.
• Learn the signal within 10 sec after selecting a key/button you
want to program.
The Remote Commander
does not memorize the
radio band change (AM/
FM) or frequency.
The Remote Commander cannot learn them. If you want to adjust
the radio band or frequency, operate it manually.
The setting display does
not appear.
The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.
The setting mode
unintentionally quits while
setting up.
• If you do not operate for more than 120 seconds during setting
mode, the Remote Commander automatically exits the setting
mode and turns off. Perform the next operation step within 120
seconds.
• The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.
“PRESET”, “LEARN”,
“MACRO”, ”TIMER”, and
”LABEL” do not appear on
the LCD display.
These setting only appear with On-PC setup. To see these items, use
the AX Remote Editor software.
Others
Problem
Solution
I want to restore all the
settings.
For On-PC Setup: In “AX Remote Editor,” click “Tools” on the menu
bar, then select “Update Firmware for Remote” to update the
firmware of the Remote Commander. If the firmware is updated, all
the settings or learned data of the Remote Commander are deleted
and the Remote Commander is set back to the factory setting.
For On-Remote Setup: See “Erasing all the settings” (page 68).
I want to use multiple
components (VCR+DVD,
TV+VCR, DVD+RCVR
(receiver), etc.) with
XPRESS function.
When you have a multiple components (such as a DVD/VCR
combo), select only one of either component type. For example, in
the case of a DVD/VCR combo, select “DVD” or ”VCR”. If you
select both components, the XPRESS function will not work
properly.
You want to set a DVD
player for both XPRESS
DVD and XPRESS CD.
For On-PC Setup: You can set multiple XPRESS functions for one
component. For example, when you watch a DVD, you can set the
sound to output from the TV. Or, when you listen to a CD, you can
set the sound to output from the RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier).
For On-Remote Setup: You can set an XPRESS function for only one
component. Choose either XPRESS_DVD or XPRESS_CD.
If the batteries die, are the
learned signals lost ?
No. The signals are not deleted because they are stored in the
nonvolatile memory.
Your PC cannot recognize
the USB connection.
• Make sure to install the USB driver properly (page 17). Otherwise,
you will have to reinstall the USB driver.
• The batteries may be weak. Replace with new ones if the battery
icon appears.
• If the connection goes thorough the HUB, some PCs do not
recognize it. In this case, connect it directly to the USB port of
your PC.
• The Remote Commander does not work by the bus power. If you
use it in the USB mode, make sure to install new batteries.
• Reconnect the USB mini cable to your PC.
• Restart your PC.
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.
Additional Information
Customer Support Information
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Appendix
Table of preset functions
Note
There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated.
TV
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
EXIT
To exit the MENU
TOOLS
To go into the OPTION
setting mode
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
•
2PIC
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To enter the subchannel
number
To turn on/off the twin
pictures
SWAP
To swap the main picture and
the sub picture
DISPLAY
To display the current
channel on TV
RECALL
To select the channel
previously selected
MAIN/SUB
To switch the sound of the
duplex broadcast
TV_TUNER
To return to the TV (to reset
the external input)
INPUT
To change the input mode
ANT/SW
WIDE
To switch to the WIDE mode
To switch the multiplex
antenna input
F
To move the cursor upward
NORMAL
f
To move the cursor
downward
To return the picture and
sound quality to the standard
status
SOUND
g
To move the cursor to the
right
To select the sound adjusting
mode
PICTURE
G
To move the cursor to the left
To select the picture adjusting
mode
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
SLEEP
EPG
To use the program guide
To operate SLEEP function on
the TV (works only for a TV
with SLEEP function)
MENU
To call up the MENU
A-CBL (Analog Cable box)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
+100
To select numbers 100 and
above
DISPLAY
To turn on the display
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
RECALL
To select the channel
previously selected
Appendix
Continued
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Table of preset functions
(continued)
D-SAT (Digital Satellite)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
RECALL
To select the channel
previously selected
CATEGORY
Category guide
ANT/SW
To switch the antenna input
in order
OUTPUT
Cyclic HDTV output
resolution
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
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•
To enter the subchannel
number
INFO
To display program
information
S.INDEX
To bring up the Station Index
DISPLAY
To turn on the display
FAVORITE
To use the “FAVORITE”
function
INPUT
To switch the output of the
SAT receiver to the TV (When
connecting a TV cable or
antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a
TV and SAT program)
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
EPG
To use the program guide
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To exit the MENU
TOOLS
To go into the OPTION
setting mode
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
DVD (DVD player)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn to the power on/off
EXIT
1 – 9, 0
Number buttons: To set items
selected from the screen
To return to the previous
display on the MENU
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
+10
To select numbers 10 and
above
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
MUTING
To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
TIME
To change the time display
SET_UP
To call up the setting up
menu
TSLOW
Slow playback in the reverse
direction
SLOWt
Slow playback in the forward
direction
REPEAT
To go into the repeat mode
PLAYMODE
To change the playback mode
EDIT
To switch the edit mode to
on/off
ENTER
To enter a setting or to set
items selected from the screen
A/B
To decide the distance
between A and B
m
To rewind
N
To play
M
To fast-forward
TOP_MENU
To display the TOP Menu
x
To stop
X
To pause
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the screen
.
To proceed to the previous
location or song
DISC
To change a disc
Z*
To open or close the tray
TSEARCH
>
To proceed to the next
location or song
To search in the reverse
direction
SEARCHt
T•
To briefly replay the scene
To search in the forward
direction
To go to the previous frame
To switch the subtitle
•t
To briefly fast-forward the
scene
* The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 2 seconds (factory setting).
Appendix
SUBTITLE
To go to the next frame
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
MENU
To call up the MENU
Continued
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Table of preset functions
(continued)
VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
SP/LP
To switch the tape speed
H.S.REW
To rewind at high speed
COUNTER
To change the counter display
ANT/SW
To switch the antenna output
TSEARCH
REVIEW locked picture
search
SEARCHt
CUE locked picture search
LINE1
To select the input source:
LINE 1
LINE2
To select the input source:
LINE 2
DV_IN
To select the input source: DV
TV_TUNER
To return to the TV (to reset
the external input)
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
m
To rewind
N
To play
To fast-forward
M
REC*
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1
To record
x
To stop
X
To pause
DISPLAY
To activate the on-screen
display
MAIN/SUB
To switch the sound of the
duplex broadcast
Z*2
To eject a cassette
INPUT
To change the input mode
•t
CM skip function
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To exit the MENU
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
PLAY x2
To play at double speed
Q.TIMER
To select the recording time
by 30 minutes and begin
recording
*1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
*2 The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 2 seconds (factory setting).
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) – DVR, PVR, DVR/Satellite Combo, DVR/Cable Combo
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
EPG*1
To use the program guide
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To exit the MENU
TOOLS
To go into the OPTION
setting mode
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
To enter the subchannel
number
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
INFO
To display program
information
VOLUME –
Volume down (YV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
m
To rewind
CHANNEL –
Channel down
N
To play
MUTING
M
To fast-forward
S.INDEX
To bring up the Station Index
To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
REC*2
To record
RECALL
To select the channel
previously selected
x
To stop
REPLAY*1
X
To pause
DISPLAY
To turn on the display
.
To select the previous track
To replay, or to go into REC/
REVIEW mode during play
(After about 5-second rewind,
replay begins.)
FAVORITE
To use the "FAVORITE"
function
LIVE_TV*1
To bring up Master Guide
ANT/SW
To switch the antenna output
To select the next track
– PAGE*1
Page down
To switch the output of the
SAT receiver to the TV
(When connecting a TV cable
or antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a
TV and SAT program)
PAGE +*1
Page up
– THUMBS*1
To select the desired recorded
program (It is necessary to
have recorded the desired
program.)
THUMBS +*1
To select the desired recorded
program (It is necessary to
have recorded the desired
program.)
CATEGORY
Category guide
HOME
To return to the home display
from any display
VIEWER
To display a drop menu and
toggle to change the user
>
INPUT
T•
To briefly replay the scene
LIST*1
To call up the title of the
recorded program
•t
To briefly fast-forward the
scene
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
Appendix
•
*1 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replay
service. Refer to its instruction manual for details.
*2 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
Continued
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Table of preset functions
(continued)
CD (CD player)
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KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
DISC
1 – 9, 0
To select the track number
To decide the numeric key
operation
+10
To select numbers 10 and
above
TRACK
To decide the numeric key
operation
ENTER
To enter the setting
EDIT
m
To rewind
To go into the setting mode of
automatic program and time
fade
N
To play
DSP_MODE
M
To fast-forward
To toggle the mode of DSP
added to the CD
x
To stop
PLAYMODE
To change the playback mode
X
To pause
FADER
DISPLAY
To switch the display of the
CD player to turn on/off
To toggle the fade-in/fadeout operation
.
To select the previous track
Z*
To open/close
>
To select the next track
CLEAR
To clear the setting
D.SKIP
To select the next disc
VOLUME +
Volume up (RCVR)
VOLUME –
Volume down (RCVR)
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
REPEAT
To select repeat play mode
SHUFFLE
To play in random order
PROGRAM
To use for program play
CONTINUE
To select continuous play
mode
* The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 2 seconds (factory setting).
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier)
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
EXIT
To exit the MENU
1 - 9, 0
Keys to use the tuner directly
VOLUME +
Volume up (RCVR)
+10
To select numbers 10 and above
VOLUME –
Volume down (RCVR)
ENTER
To enter the setting
TUNER
To select the input source:
TUNER
CHANNEL + Presetting or turning frequency
to a higher: +
VIDEO 1
To select the input source:
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
To select the input source:
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
To select the input source:
VIDEO 3
CD
CHANNEL – Presetting or turning frequency
to a lower: MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
S.FIELD
To turn on/off the sound field
GENRE
To select a sound field genre
MODE
To select a sound field mode
To select the input source: CD
T.TONE
To output a test tone
DVD
To select the input source: DVD
– CENTER
AUX
To select the input source:
AUX
To adjust the center speaker
level
CENTER +
TAPE
To select the input source:
TAPE
To adjust the center speaker
level
– REAR
To adjust the rear speaker level
PHONO
To select the input source:
PHONO
REAR +
To adjust the rear speaker level
To select the input source: TV
BAND
To select the tuner band
SHIFT
To shift band or preset select
INPUT
To change the input mode
MD
To select the input source: MD
5.1 INPUT
To change the multi-channel of
5.1ch and above
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor downward
g
To move the cursor to the right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
MENU
To call up the MENU
SUB_WOOFER + To adjust the subwoofer level
TD.INPUT
To switch the digital input
D.INPUTt
To switch the digital input
Appendix
TV
– SUB_WOOFER To adjust the subwoofer level
Continued
83
Table of preset functions
(continued)
DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
EPG
To use the program guide
1 – 9, 0
Number buttons: To set items
selected on the screen
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To return to the previous
display on the MENU
+10
To select numbers 10 and
above
TOOLS
ENTER
To enter a setting or to set
items selected on the screen
To go into the OPTION
setting mode
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
INFO
To display program
information
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
m
N
84
To rewind
To play
M
To fast-forward
TOP MENU
To display the Top Menu
RECALL
To select a drive
REC*1
To record
HDD
To select HDD
x
To stop
DVD
To select DVD
X
To pause
TIMER
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the screen
To go into the timer setting
mode
SYS_MENU
.
To proceed to the previous
location or song
To call up the SYSTEM
MENU
RECMODE
To select the recording mode
Z*2
To open or close the tray
RECSTOP
To stop the recording
>
To proceed to the next
location or song
RECPAUSE
To pause the recording
SUBTITLE
To switch the subtitle
AUDIO
To change the sound
INPUT
To change the input mode
T•
To briefly replay the scene
LIST
To call up the title of the
recorded program
•t
To briefly fast-forward the
scene
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
*1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
*2 The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 2 seconds (factory setting).
DVD-R (DVD Recorder)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
1 – 9, 0
Number buttons: To set items
selected on the screen
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
To select numbers 10 and
above
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
RECALL
To select a drive
TIME
To change the time display
SET_UP
To call up the setting up
menu
TSLOW
Slow playback in the reverse
direction
SLOWt
Slow playback in the forward
direction
+10
To enter a setting or to set
items selected on the screen
A/B
To decide the distance
between A and B
m
To rewind
N
To play
M
To fast-forward
TOP MENU
To display the Top Menu
REC*1
To record
x
To stop
REPEAT
To go into the repeat mode
X
To pause
PLAYMODE
To change the playback mode
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the screen
EDIT
To switch the edit mode to
on/off
.
To proceed to the previous
location or song
REC_ MODE
To change the recording
mode
Z*2
To open or close the tray
DISC
To change a disc
>
To proceed to the next
location or song
TSEARCH
To search in the reverse
direction
INPUT
To change the input mode
SEARCHt
T•
To briefly replay the scene
To search in the forward
direction
SUBTITLE
To switch the subtitle
•t
To briefly fast-forward the
scene
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To return to the previous
display on the MENU
*1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
2
* The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 2 seconds (factory setting).
Continued
Appendix
ENTER
85
Table of preset functions
(continued)
D-CBL (Digital Cable box)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
HOME
To return to the home display
from any display
VIEWER
To display a drop menu and
toggle to change the user
ANT/SW
To switch the antenna input
– PAGE
Page up: +
PAGE +
Page down: –
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
INFO
86
To display program
information
DISPLAY
To turn on the display
FAVORITE
To use the “FAVORITE”
function
INPUT
To switch the output of the
SAT receiver to the TV (When
connecting a TV cable or
antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a
TV and SAT program)
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
EPG
To use the program guide
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To exit the MENU
TOOLS
To go into the OPTION
setting mode
VOLUME +
Volume up (TV)
VOLUME –
Volume down (TV)
CHANNEL +
Channel up
CHANNEL –
Channel down
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
RECALL
To select the channel
previously selected
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
VOLUME +
Volume up (DAV)
1 – 9, 0
Number buttons: To set items
selected on the screen
VOLUME –
Volume down (DAV)
CHANNEL +
Presetting or turning
frequency to a higher: +
CHANNEL –
Presetting or turning
frequency to a lower: -
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
+10
To select numbers 10 and
above
ENTER
To enter the setting
TUNER
To select the tuner band
m
To rewind
N
To play
D.SKIP
To select next disc
M
To fast-forward
S.FIELD
TOP MENU
To display the Top Menu
To turn on/off the sound
field
REC*
To record
EJECT
To open or close the tray
x
To stop
AMP_MENU
To go to the AMP MENU
X
To pause
MEMORY
To preset radio stations
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the screen
FM_MODE
To set the FM mode
SLEEP
To set the sleep timer
.
To proceed to the previous
location or song
REPEAT
To go into the repeat mode
PLAYMODE
To change the playback mode
BAND
To select the band
AUDIO
To change the sound
>
To proceed to the next
location or song
INPUT
To change the input mode
T•
To briefly replay the scene
SUBTITLE
To switch the subtitle
•t
To briefly fast-forward the
scene
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
MENU
To call up the MENU
EXIT
To return to the previous
display on the MENU
* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
Appendix
Continued
87
Table of preset functions
(continued)
PJ (Projector)
88
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the screen
INPUT
To change the input mode
WIDE
To switch to the WIDE mode
F
To move the cursor upward
f
To move the cursor
downward
g
To move the cursor to the
right
G
To move the cursor to the left
OK
To enter the selection of the
MENU display
VOLUME +
Volume up (PJ)
VOLUME –
Volume down (PJ)
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
RESET
To reset
TAPE (Cassette deck)
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
REC_MUTE
Record muting
1 – 9, 0
To select the track number
– REC_LEVEL
ENTER
To enter the setting
To make the recording level
lower
A/B
To select a tape deck: Deck A
or B (Dual cassette deck only
REC_LEVEL +
To make the recording level
higher
m
To rewind
C.RESET
To reset the tape counter
N
To play
DOLBY_NR
M
To fast-forward
To toggle the Dolby Noise
Reduction
REC*
To record
PROGRAM
x
To stop
X
To pause
To go into the program mode
by first pressing, and start
program play by second
pressing
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the display
C.MEMORY
To switch the position
memory operation according
to the tape counter to on/off
.
To search the beginning of a
track in the rewind direction
n
To reverse
>
To search the beginning of a
track in the fast-forward
direction
VOLUME +
Volume up (RCVR)
VOLUME –
Volume down (RCVR)
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
REC_REV
To record in the reverse
direction
REC_FWD
To record in the forward
direction
FADER
To stop after fading out and
fade in after starting
* To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
Appendix
Continued
89
Table of preset functions
(continued)
MD (MD deck)
90
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
KEY DISPLAY
FUNCTION
POWER
To turn the power on/off
VOLUME +
Volume up (RCVR)
1 – 9, 0
To select the track number (0
for the track 10)
VOLUME –
Volume down (RCVR)
MUTING
To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
+10
To select numbers 10 and
above
REPEAT
To go into the repeat mode
ENTER
To enter the setting
SHUFFLE
To play in random order
m
To rewind
PROGRAM
To use for program play
N
To play
CONTINUE
M
To fast-forward
To select continuous play
mode
REC*1
To record
FADER
To select the fade-in/fade-out
x
To stop
CD-SYNC
X
To pause
To start synchronizing with
the CD
DISPLAY
To show the current play
status on the display
REC_MODE
To toggle the recording mode
.
To select the previous track
Z*2
To eject the disc
>
To select the next track
CLEAR
To clear the setting
*1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
2 seconds (factory setting).
2
* The Z key does not work unless pressed
for more than 2 seconds (factory setting).
D.SKIP
To select the next disc
LIGHT
KEY
DISPLAY
FUNCTION (Key display of other remote controls)
Lutron
Spacer
X10
Spacer
System
Grafik
Eye
RadioRA HomeWorks
Interactive
OFF
OFF
OFF
ALL OFF
1
SCENE1
SCENE1 SCENE1
MACRO1 POSITION1 SCENE1
2
SCENE2
SCENE2 SCENE2
MACRO2 POSITION2 SCENE2
3
SCENE3
SCENE3 SCENE3
MACRO3 POSITION3 SCENE3
4
SCENE4
SCENE4 SCENE4
MACRO4 Open
SCENE4
5
SCENE5 SCENE5
MACRO5 Close
SCENE5
6
SCENE6 SCENE6
MACRO6
SCENE6
7
SCENE7 SCENE7
MACRO7
SCENE7
8
SCENE8 SCENE8
MACRO8
SCENE8
9
SCENE9 SCENE9
MACRO9
SCENE9
10
SCENE10 SCENE10 MACRO10
SCENE10
11
SCENE11 SCENE11 MACRO11
SCENE11
12
SCENE12 SCENE12 MACRO12
SCENE12
SCENE13
SCENE13 SCENE13 MACRO13
SCENE13
SCENE14
SCENE14 SCENE14 MACRO14
SCENE14
SCENE15
SCENE15 SCENE15 MACRO15
SCENE15
SCENE16
SCENE16
SCENE16
FULL ON
ALL ON
OFF
MACRO16
ALL ON
ALL ON
ALL OFF
ALL OFF
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
CHANNEL + Raise
Raise
Raise
Raise
Raise
Raise
CHANNEL – Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
Lower
RECALL
Appendix
ALL OFF
Sivoia
Shades
Toggle
91
Full Display
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
PM LEARN
AM NG
1
ABC
2
DEF
3
GHI
JKL
MNO
PQRS
TUV
WXYZ
4
7
SYMBOL 1
+100
10
5
8
0
11
6
9
SYMBOL 2
ENTER
12
LOCK
0123456789AB
POWER
ON OFF
A/B
INFO
TUNER
2PIC
SWAP
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
TOP MENU
S.INDEX
CD
REC
DVD
AUX
TAPE
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB FAVORITE
PHONO
TV
BAND
SHIFT
INPUT
D.SKIP
CLEAR
MD
LIST
SUB TITLE
5.1 INPUT
DONE
WIDE
0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV
92
Index
A
Adjusting
the backlight
the calibration of the LCD display
the clock
the contrast of the LCD display
the volume
Air-Slide
Alignment
Audio component
Automatic-off time
of the backlight
of the LCD display
AX Remote Editor
installing
starting up
using Help
34
39
11, 42
40
27
29
39
57
34
37
16
19
20
B
Backlight
Battery
Beep
9, 32, 34
10, 70
41
C
39
8, 16
34
37
34
41
42
40
65
45
59
27
D
Default settings
Air-Slide list
29
Backlight
32
Components list
13
Controlling the volume of visual
components
57
Erasing all the settings (Reset)
68
Preset functions of each components
76
XPRESS list
21
DS_TIME (Daylight savings time)
11, 43
Appendix
Calibrating the alignment of the
LCD display
CD-ROM
Changing
the automatic-off time of the
backlight
the automatic-off time of the
LCD display
the backlight settings
the beep setting
the clock setting
the contrast of the LCD display
the names of the labels
the preset codes
the Timer setting
the volume
the volume control setting of
visual components
the XPRESS macro activation
Clearing
all the settings (RESET)
68
the learned function from a key
or button
49
the macro (programmed series of
actions)
54
the Timer macro
64
Clock
11, 42, 59
Code list
45
COMMANDER OFF button
9
Component
changing the name of a
component
65
default components list
13
operating non-preset
components (Learn)
47
operating the components
21
preset functions of each
components
76
setting the preset codes for
your components
45
setting the volume control of
visual components
57
synchronizing the status of the
component
28
COMPONENT button
8, 25
Connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC
19
Contrast
40
57
56
Continued
93
Index (continued)
M
E
Erasing
all the settings (RESET)
the learned function from a key
or button
the macro (programmed series of
actions)
the Timer macro
68
49
54
64
F
Factory settings
Air-Slide list
Backlight
Components list
Controlling the volume of visual
components
Erasing all the settings (Reset)
Preset functions of each components
XPRESS list
27
32
13
57
68
76
21
H
Help
Hold function
20
33
I
Installing
the AX Remote Editor
the batteries
the USB driver
16
10
17
L
Label
LCD display
calibrating the alignment
default backlight settings
full display
setting the automatic-off time
setting the backlight
setting the contrast
Learning function
LIGHT button
Location and function of controls
Locking the controls (Hold function)
94
65
39
32
92
37
34
40
47
9, 32
8
33
Macro
System Control macro
Timer macro
XPRESS macro activation
MORE button
MUTING button
31, 51
29, 59
56
9, 31
9, 27
O
On-PC Setup
connecting the Remote Commander
installing the AX Remote Editor
installing the USB driver
operating the XPRESS function
setting procedure
starting up AX Remote Editor
using AX Remote Editor Help
ways to make settings for the Remote
Commander
On-Remote Setup
operating the XPRESS function
setting by On-Remote Setup
setting procedure
ways to make settings for the Remote
Commander
19
16
17
23
14
19
20
13
24
45
15
13
P, R
PC
connecting the Remote Commander
installing the AX Remote Editor
installing the USB driver
On-PC Setup
starting up AX Remote Editor
using AX Remote Editor Help
Preset codes
Preset functions
Programming a series of actions (macro)
System Control macro
Timer macro
Reset
19
16
17
14
19
20
45
76
51
59
68
S
Setting
the automatic-off time of the
backlight
34
the automatic-off time of the
LCD display
37
the backlight
34
the beep
41
the calibration of the LCD display
39
the clock
11, 42
the contrast of the LCD display
40
the names of the labels
65
the preset codes
45
the System Control macro
51
the Timer
59
the volume
27
the volume control of visual
components
57
the XPRESS macro activation
56
Specifications
70
Starting up AX Remote Editor
19
STD_TIME (Standard time)
11, 43
SYNC-UP button
9, 28
SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
9, 31, 51
System Control function
clearing the System Control macro
54
executing the System Control macro
31
programming the System Control
macro
51
System Control keys
9, 31, 51
System requirements
16
T
TIMER button
Timer function
clearing the Timer macro
executing the Timer
setting the Timer
Troubleshooting
9, 29
64
29
59
71
U
Unit Settings
USB driver
USB cable
34
17
8, 18, 19
V
Visual components
Volume
VOLUME +/– buttons
57
27, 57
9, 27
X
XPRESS button
9, 22
XPRESS function
changing the name of the XPRESS
function
65
default XPRESS list
21
operating the XPRESS function
22
overview
21
perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for
XPRESS function
29
setting the XPRESS macro activation
56
Appendix
95
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