Sony RM-AV2100B Operating Instructions (primary... User manual

3-048-646-14(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2000 Sony Corporation
RM-AV2100/AV2100B

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
For the customers in the USA
Owner’s Record
The model number is located on the front
panel.
The serial number is located on the inner
side of the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. RM-AV2100B
Serial No.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
NOTE
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.

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Features
The RM-AV2100 Remote Commander provides centralized control of all your AV
components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating
differentAV components with different remote control devices. The following are its
main features.
Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander
This 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
This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can
remote control your components by setting their code numbers (page 8).
Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need
This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate
non-preset components or functions (page 16).
In addition, the Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of
non-Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific
appliances or functions may not be available) (page 38).
Reassigning new components
You can assign other Component Select Buttons to freely operate other components.
This is useful when you have more than two of the same kind of AV components (page
35).
System Control function allows one-touch operation to execute a series of
commands
You can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to execute a series of operations
by pressing a single button (page 23).
Data can be transferred among remote commanders with the mark
You can transfer the data such as learned signals and component code settings between
this Commander and another Sony remote commander with the mark. It will save
you the trouble of performing the same operations again for setting (page 41).
Channel macro function allows you to select a channel with a single key
Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on macro keys. If you set the key operations for
entering a channel number on a macro key, you can select the channel by pressing that
macro key (page 45).
Easy-to-operate touch key LCD with blue back light
This Commander has a touch key LCD that changes the key display according to the
selected component. The Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to
operate the selected component are displayed. The display backlight allows operation
even in the dark.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries .........................................................................................................6
When to replace the batteries.............................................................................................. 6
Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 7
Basic Operations
Setting the Code for Preset Audio andVisual Components ................................................. 8
Setting a component code ................................................................................................... 8
Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 10
Finding a component code with the Search function.................................................... 11
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 13
To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 14
Notes on operating your components ............................................................................. 15
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function ................................ 16
For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 20
Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 20
Advanced Features
Controlling theVolume ofVisual Components Connected to an Audio System................. 22
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions......................................... 23
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ................ 24
Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 27
Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons..................... 28
Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 30
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 31
Programming the Power-On command of the selected component
(for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 31
Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 32
Turning Off the Power ofAll Components with the Touch of a Single Button
— System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only) ........................................... 34
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons ...................................... 35
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button ..................... 37
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ............... 38
Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 40
Transferring Data between Remote Commanders.............................................................. 41
Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 41
Receiving the data ..............................................................................................................43

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Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press — Channel Macro Function ......................... 45
Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls — Hold Function............................................................................... 47
Protecting your settings — Preset Lock Function .............................................................. 48
Changing the Auto Power-OffTime of the Commander ..................................................... 49
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 50
Setting the Key-Touch Beep ................................................................................................ 51
Changing the Touch-Key Display......................................................................................... 52
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 54
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 54
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix
Table of Preset Functions.................................................................................................... 58
TV.......................................................................................................................................... 58
VCR 1, 2, 3............................................................................................................................ 59
DVD...................................................................................................................................... 59
VD (LD player) ................................................................................................................... 60
CBL (Cable box) .................................................................................................................. 60
SAT........................................................................................................................................ 61
AMP...................................................................................................................................... 61
CD ......................................................................................................................................... 62
MD ........................................................................................................................................ 63
DAT....................................................................................................................................... 63
DECK B/A........................................................................................................................... 64
TUNER ................................................................................................................................. 64
DSP (Digital Surround Processor).................................................................................... 65
LCD Touch-Key DisplayTable............................................................................................... 66
Quick Reference of Operations........................................................................................... 74
Index ......................................................................................................................Back cover

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Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment lid
and insert four sizeAA (R6) batteries (not
supplied). Be sure to line up the + and –
on the batteries with the + and – on the
battery compartment.
When to replace the batteries
Batteries for remote control
operation and backlight (four
size AA (R6) batteries)
Under normal conditions, batteries will
last up to 5 months. If the Commander
does not operate properly, batteries
might be worn out and Eis displayed
on the LCD touch panel. When the
display dims or the backlight for the
touch keys grows dim, replace the
batteries with new ones.
Note
Do not take more than one day to replace the
batteries; otherwise, your setting of the code
numbers (page 8) and learned remote control
signals (page 16) will be erased.
Notes on batteries
•Do not mix old batteries with new ones or
mix different types of batteries together.
•If the electrolyte inside the battery should
leak, wipe the contaminated area of the
battery compartment with a cloth and replace
the old batteries with new ones. To prevent
the electrolyte from leaking, remove the
batteries when you plan not to use the
Commander for a long period of time.

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5COMMANDER OFF button
Turns the power of the Commander
off.
6Component Select buttons
Selects the component to control.
7VOLUME +/– buttons*(page 14, 22)
Adjust the volume.
8MUTING button*(page 14, 22)
Mutes the audio. Press the button
once again to resume at the previous
volume.
9CHANNEL +/– buttons
Select the channel.
*Note on the VOLUME +/– and
MUTING buttons
The Commander controls or mutes the TV’s
volume when you select a visual component.
The Commander controls or mutes the
amplifier’s volume when you select an audio
component.
You can change this setting also (page 22).
Note on the power on and off of the
Remote Commander
To turn on the power, press any button except
the COMMANDER OFF button.
To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if
you don’t use the Commander, it automatically
turns off after 10 minutes. This interval can also
be changed (page 49).
Location and Function
of Controls
1Component display area
Displays the name of the component
selected.
2LCD touch key display (page 11)
The keys used for operating each
component are displayed.
Note
Do not press the touch keys using sharp
objects such as pins or ball-point pens.
3SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page
23)
You can program up to 16 consecutive
key operations to each of the three
SYSTEM CONTROL buttons . You can
automatically carry out the entire
program by pressing one button.
4LIGHT button (page 50)
Used to light up the LCD display in
the dark. Press the button once to turn
on the light, and once again to turn it
off. You can also set the backlight to
go off automatically after a certain
period of time.

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Basic Operations
Setting the Code for
Preset Audio and Visual
Components
The Commander is preset at the factory
to operate Sony brand AV components
(see the table below). If you are using the
Commander with a factory-set Sony
components, skip the following
procedures.
You can use the Commander with other
presetAV components also. To use with
other AV components, you need to follow
the procedures to set the correct codes for
each component.
*Analog audio compact cassette deck
Compo-
nent Select
Button
TV
VCR1
VCR2
VCR3
DVD
CBL/SAT
AMP
CD
MD/DAT
DECK B/A
TUNER
DSP
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony VHS VCR
(VTR3)
Sony 8mm VCR
(VTR2)
Sony Beta VCR
(VTR1)
Sony DVD
player
Sony satellite
tuner (SAT)
Sony amplifier
Sony CD player
Sony MD deck
Sony cassette
deck
Sony FM/AM
tuner
Sony digital
surround
processor
Preset
component(s)
TV
TV/VCR Combo
VCR
VCR
VCR
DVD player
(DVD)/LD
player (VD)
Cable box
(CBL)/Satellite
tuner (SAT)
Amplifier
CD player
MD deck/DAT
deck
Cassette deck*
FM/AM tuner
Surround
processor
See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 58)
for the functions of keys and buttons as
for each component.
Setting a component code

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Example: To set up a Philips’ TV
1See the tables in the supplied
“Component Code Numbers”,
and find the three-digit code
number for the desired
component.
If more than one code number is
listed, use the number that is listed
first.
For example, to set up a Philips’ TV,
you would use the code number 056.
2While pressing COMMANDER
OFF, press MUTING.
All the component names in the
display flash.
3Press the Component Select
button for the desired component.
The selected component remains
displayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER and
DISPLAY keys flash.
Note on the DVD and CBL/SAT
buttons
When you set the component code of the DVD
or CBL/SAT button, press repeatedly until the
desired component is displayed (“DVD” or
“VD”, “CBL” or “SAT”).
Note on the DECK B/A button
You have to set one component code each for
DECK A and DECK B. Press the DECK B/A
button repeatedly until the desired deck is
displayed (“DECK A” or “DECK B”), and set a
component code for it.
4Press the three-digit component
code number followed by the
ENTER key on the touch-key
display.
A beep sounds, and the code number
and “ENTER” appear twice.
5If you want to set a code for
another component, repeat Steps
3 and 4.
6Press COMMANDER OFF.
Continued

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Setting the Code for Preset Audio
and Visual Components
(continued) Checking if the code number
works
1Press the corresponding
Component Select button for the
component you have set up.
The Commander turns on and the
touch-keys appear on the display.
2Power on the component with its
power switch.
3Aim the Commander at the
component and press the POWER
key in the touch-key display.
When the remote control signal is
sent, is displayed on the display.
The component should power off.
Notes
•If you press a component code number that is
not on the table in the supplied “Component
Code Numbers”, the Commander beeps and
“NG” flashes after you press the ENTER key.
If this happens, check the component code
number, and try setting again.
•If you don’t input anything into the
Commander for over two minutes between
each step, the setup procedure will be
canceled. To set the code, you must again
press MUTING while pressing
COMMANDER OFF.
To check which code number is
set
Press the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. The
code number and “ENTER” appear
twice.