Sony RM-AV2500 - Integrated Remote Commander User manual

3-267-590-12(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2004 Sony Corporation
RM-AV2500

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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-AV2500
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-AV2500 Remote Commander
provides centralized control of all your
AV components from a single remote
commander and saves the trouble of
operating different AV 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 15).
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 35).
Setting a maximum of 24 macro
commands of a maximum of 32
successive steps
A maximum of 24 macro commands
which provide a maximum of 32
successive steps by pressing a single
button can be set (12 system control
macros and 12 component macros).
Macro execution speed is changeable.All
power on/off macro commands for Sony
components are preset at the factory.
Multi component in one screen
When you operate a lot of equipment all
together, you need not change the screen.
When watching a DVD, the DVD run
system key, the Power key for TV and
Receiver or the input change key can be
displayed on one screen, and it can be
operated, without switching the screen.
Alias function
Keys memorized on other screen can be
link, it is not necessary to learning again.
For example, it is useful to display the
Power key for TV or the input change
key on the CABLE screen (page 43).
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 41).
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 PresetAudio and Visual 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 ............................................................................. 14
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function ................................ 15
For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 19
Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 19
Advanced Features
Controlling theVolume ofVisual Components Connected to anAudio System ................. 21
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions......................................... 22
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ................ 23
Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 27
Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons..................... 27
Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 29
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons............................................. 30
Programming the Power-On command of the selected component
(for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 30
Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 32
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button ........................... 34
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ............... 35
Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 37
Transferring Data between Remote Commanders.............................................................. 37
Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 37
Receiving the data ..............................................................................................................40
Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press — Channel Macro Function ......................... 41
Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS).......................................................................... 43

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Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls — Hold Function............................................................................... 46
Protecting your settings — Preset Lock Function .............................................................. 46
Changing theAuto Power-Off Time of the Commander ..................................................... 47
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 48
Setting the Key-Touch Beep................................................................................................ 50
Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation.................................................... 51
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 54
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 54
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix
Table of Preset Functions.................................................................................................... 59
TV.......................................................................................................................................... 59
VCR....................................................................................................................................... 60
DVD ...................................................................................................................................... 60
CBL (Analog Cable box) .................................................................................................... 61
CBL (Digital Cable box) ..................................................................................................... 62
SAT........................................................................................................................................ 63
AMP...................................................................................................................................... 64
DVR (Digital video recorder)............................................................................................ 65
CD ......................................................................................................................................... 66
MD ........................................................................................................................................ 66
DAT....................................................................................................................................... 67
TAPE ..................................................................................................................................... 67
LCD Touch-Key Display Table............................................................................................... 68
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 size AA(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, alkaline
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
alkaline 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 15) 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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MENU EXIT
SYSTEM CONTROL
MUTING
LIGHT COMMANDER OFF
RECALL
TV
AMP CD
CBL SAT
MD
DVR
TAPE
VCR
DVD
M1
M2
CHANNEL
VOLUME
OK
ABC
MORE
8LIGHT button (page 49)
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.
9Component Select buttons
Selects the component to control.
0MORE button (page 23)
Displays the SYSTEM CONTROL
buttons and number keys.
qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page
22)
You can program up to 32 consecutive
key operations to each of the three
SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. You can
automatically carry out the entire
program by pressing one button.
qs MENU button
Calls up the menu display of the
buttons or keys that have menu
function.
qd OK button and Cursor Control
buttons (page 15)
qf EXIT button
Used to exit the setting menu.
*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 21).
Note on the power on and off of the
Remote Commander
To turn on, press any button except the
COMMANDER OFF button or touch the screen.
To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if
you do not use the Commander, it
automatically turns off after 10 minutes. This
interval can also be changed (page 47).
Location and Function
of Controls
1Component display area
Displays the name of the component
selected.
2LCD touch key display (page 9)
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.
3VOLUME +/– buttons*(page 14, 22)
Adjusts the volume.
4CHANNEL +/– buttons
Selects the channel.
5RECALL button (page 44)
6MUTING button*(page 14, 22)
Mutes the audio. Press the button
once again to resume at the previous
volume.
7COMMANDER OFF button
Turns the power of the Commander
off.

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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
preset AV 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
CBL
SAT
DVD
DVR
M1
VCR
AMP
CD
MD
TAPE
M2
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony digital
cable box
Sony satellite
tuner
Sony DVD
player
Sony digital
video recorder
Sony TV/Sony
VHS VCR
Sony VHS VCR
(VTR3)
Sony amplifier
Sony CD player
Sony MD deck
Sony cassette
deck
Sony TV/Sony
DVD player
Preset
component(s)
TV
Cable box
Satellite tuner
DVD player
Digital video
recorder
TV/VCR
VCR
Amplifier
CD player
MD deck
Cassette deck*
TV/DVD
See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 59)
for the functions of keys and buttons as
for each component.
Setting a component code
Example: To set up a Philips TV
1See the tables in the supplied
“Component Code Numbers,”
and find the four-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 8056.
The first digit of the component code
number means the component
category (TV, VCR, etc.). For further
details, see the tables in the supplied
“Component Code Numbers.”
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3
2
6

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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.
4Press the four-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.
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 do not input anything into the
Commander for over two minutes between
each step, the setup procedure will be
canceled. To set the code, you must press
MUTING again while pressing
COMMANDER OFF.
•The first digit of the component code number
means the component category (TV, VCR,
etc.). The component corresponding to the
four-digit component code number is preset
in Step 4.
To check which code number is
set
Press the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. The
code number and “ENTER” appear
twice.
Continued

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4If you have succeeded, check that
the Commander is operating the
other functions of your
component, such as channel and
volume control.
See page 13 for details.
5Press COMMANDER OFF.
If the Commander does not seem to
be working
Try repeating these setup procedures using the
other codes listed for your components (page
8).
Notes on keys which have
“learned” a remote control
signal already
If another signal has already been
programmed on that key or button by the
learning function (page 15), that
“learned” signal will work even after you
set the component code number. To use it
as a preset component key or button, first
erase its learned signal (page 19).
Note on the touch-key display
When you set a component code number,
only the keys that have been preset with
the signals for the desired component
will be displayed. Preset signal of each
key varies depending on the brand.
By using the learning function, you can
program remote control signals to both
the displayed keys and keys that are not
displayed (page 15).
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 shown on the display.
The component should power off.
Setting the Code for Preset Audio
and Visual Components
(continued)

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Finding a component code
with the Search function
You can find a code number available for
a component that does not have one in
the supplied “Component Code
Numbers.”
Before starting the Search
function
Set each component to the following
status to enable the Search function.
TV: Power-on
VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP: Power-off
CD, MD, TAPE: Power-on with a
playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.)
1While pressing COMMANDER
OFF, press MUTING.
All the component names on the
display flash.
MENU EXIT
SYSTEM CONTROL
MUTING
LIGHT COMMANDER OFF
RECALL
TV
AMP CD
CBL SAT
MD
DVR
TAPE
VCR
DVD
M1
M2
CHANNEL
VOLUME
OK
ABC
MORE
2
3
6
1
Continued
2Press the Component Select
button for the desired component.
3Press CHANNEL + or
CHANNEL – to search
component code numbers in the
same category (in this case, code
numbers which begin with “8”).
Press CHANNEL + to go to the next
code number.
Press CHANNEL – to go back to the
previous code number.
Note
To search component code numbers in
another category, return to Step 3, or input
a four-digit component code number of
another category (for example, a code
number which begins with “3”, “4”, etc.)
before Step 4.

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To check which code number is
set
Press the DISPLAY key in Step 2 and 5.
The code number and “ENTER” appear
twice.
Be sure to press the DISPLAY key after
you have pressed the ENTER key to set
the code number. If you press the
DISPLAY key before the code number is
set, it returns back to the first number at
which you started searching.
Setting the Code for Preset Audio
and Visual Components
(continued)
4Aim the Commander at the
component and press the POWER
key.
When the remote control signal is
sent, is shown on the display.
If it successfully works (power-off for
TV, power-on for VCR, DVD, SAT,
CBL, AMP, and playback for CD, MD,
TAPE), go to Step 5.
If it does not, repeat Steps 3 and 4.
5Press the ENTER key.
A beep sounds, and the code number
and “ENTER” appear twice.
Note
It is recommended to write down the code
number.
6Press COMMANDER OFF.

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Example: To play a CD player
1Press the desired Component
Select button.
The Commander comes on and the
keys for operating the selected
component are displayed.
Operating Your
Components with the
Remote Commander
When you operate a non-Sony
component, make sure you set the
component code first (page 8).
1
2
3
Continued
2Press the desired key in the
touch-key display.
When the remote control signal is
sent, is shown on the display.
You may also use the VOLUME +/–
buttons, the MUTING button and the
CHANNEL +/– buttons if necessary.
See “Table of Preset Functions” (page
59) for the functions of keys and
buttons for each component.
3When you are done using the
Commander, press
COMMANDER OFF to power off
the Commander.
Note
The remote control signals may be different for
some components or functions. In this case,
program the remote control signals with the
learning function (page 15). Note, however,
that components and functions that do not
support the remote control of infrared signals
will not work with this Commander.

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Notes on operating your
components
About the input select of a TV
The component code “8077” is the preset
code number for the input select of a
Sony TV. You can set this code number
for an infrequently used Component
Select button.
Follow the procedure on page 8 for the
input select setting.
“0” : TV tuner
“1” : VIDEO1
“2” : VIDEO2
“3” : VIDEO3
“4” : VIDEO4
“5” : VIDEO5
“6” : VIDEO6
“7” : HD1
“8” : HD2
“9” : HD3
This setting can be used for
programming the SYSTEM CONTROL
buttons (page 41).
Operating Your Components with
the Remote Commander
(continued)
To control the volume
Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to
control the volume, and the MUTING
button to mute. When you select a visual
component, the TV’s volume will be
controlled, and when you select an audio
component, the amplifier’s volume will
be controlled. You can change this setting
also (page 21).
Notes
•If you have programmed any signal for the
VOLUME or MUTING button for any
component using the learning function (page
15), that signal will be transmitted instead of
controlling the volume of the TV or amplifier
once you select that component.
•If you have programmed any signal for the
VOLUME or MUTING button of TV or AMP
using the learning function, that signal will
be transmitted only after you select TV or
AMP. When you select another components,
the preset volume control signals for TV or
AMP will be transmitted at that time.
•If you have assigned another component to
the TV or AMP button, the volume of the TV
or amplifier cannot be controlled even when
you select other components.

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Using Non-Preset
Remote Control
Operations
— Learning Function
To operate non-preset components or
functions, use the following “learning”
procedure to “teach” 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 component code number (page 8).
It is useful if you make a memo of the
learned key functions in the LCD touch
key display table (page 68).
Note
Some specific remote control signals may not
be learned.
Example: To program the N
(Play) signal of your component
to the VCR N(Play) key of the
Commander
1Place the RM-AV2500 head to
head with your component’s
remote control.
2While pressing COMMANDER
OFF, press the Component Select
button for the component whose
signals are to be learned.
“LEARN” appears and all the
learnable keys flash.
about 2 – 4 inches
(5 – 10 cm) away
Remote control for
your component
RM-AV2500
Display for CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTING,
RECALL, MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor
buttons
Continued

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Using Non-Preset Remote Control
Operations
— Learning Function (continued) 4Press and hold down 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.)
“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.
When the command has been learned
successfully, the learned keys stay lit
and the other learnable keys flash.
If “NG” flashes on the display
Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4
again.
5Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach
functions to other kyes or
buttons.
To learn another component’s
remote control signal
After positioning the two remote
commanders as in Step 1 on page 15, press
the corresponding Component Select
button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on
the left to perform learning.
6Press COMMANDER OFF.
The “C+ C- V+ V- MUTE RECALL
MENU OK EXIT R r T t” display
indicates if CHANNEL +/–,
VOLUME +/–, MUTING, RECALL,
MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor (T t R
r) buttons are learnable or not.
Note on the flashing display
The keys or buttons that are already preset
for the component flash twice while those
that are not preset flash once.
3Press the key or button on the
Commander you want to “teach.”
“LEARN” flashes and the only
pressed key remains on the dislplay.
To teach on the CHANNEL +/–,
VOLUME +/– , MUTING, RECALL,
MENU, OK, EXIT and cursor buttons
Press the corresponding button. “LEARN”
flashes, and only the pressed button
remains indicated on the display (“C+,”
“C–,” “V+,” “V–,” “MUTE,” “RECALL,”
“MENU,” “OK,” “EXIT,” or “R r T t” ).
Example: When pressing the VOLUME +
button
To change the function display of
the key
Follow the procedure on page 18.

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Notes
•If you do not perform learning steps within
two minutes, learning mode ends.
•If you do not perform Step 4 within 10
seconds after Step 3, the display turns back to
the display in Step 2. (All the learnable keys
flash.) In this case, perform Step 3 again
while the display is flashing.
•If “NG” appears while learning, the memory
is full. To free memory, clear learned
functions from keys that you do not use often
(page 19). Then continue the learning steps.
•If you touch a key by mistake in step 4, while
pressing the LIGHT button, press the
mistaken key. Then repeat from Step 3 to
continue learning.
If the Commander does not seem to
be working
If the learned key or button does not operate
properly, teach once again. (For example, if the
volume becomes very loud after pressing the
VOLUME + button only once, noise may have
interfered during the learning procedure.)
If you set a component code after
learning a signal
If you have programmed any signal for a key
or button using the learning function, that
signal will remain assigned to that key or
button even after you set a component code.
When you teach 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 AMP
using the learning function, that signal
will be transmitted only when you
select that component.
•If you have programmed any signal on
the VOLUME or MUTING button for
TV or AMP using the learning function,
that signal will be transmitted only
when you select TV or AMP. When you
select other components, the preset
volume control signals for TV or AMP
will be transmitted (for the difference
between visual components and audio
components, see page 21). To use the
learned signal, you need to program the
VOLUME or MUTING button for each
component using the learning function.
When you teach the signals of an
air-conditioner
See the notes on page 37.
Continued

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Using Non-Preset Remote Control
Operations
— Learning Function (continued)
To display only the frequently
used keys
You can hide keys you do not use. This
makes operations even easier to
understand, when the components have
many keys.
After Step 2 (page 15), while pressing the
LIGHT button, press the key you want to
hide (flashing). The pressed key changes
to slower flashing and will no longer be
displayed during remote control
operations.
To display it again, perform the same
procedure again.
Note
You can not hide a key which has “learned”
any signal.
To change the function display of
a key
When you program a signal for a key,
you can select the most suitable function
display among all the displays the key
has, and set it to the key.
1After Step 2 (page 15), while
pressing the Component Select
button (VCR), press the key you
want to teach repeatedly.
Each time the key is pressed, the
display is changed in order.
2When the desired display
appears, release the Component
Select button.
3Then follow Steps 4 to 6 (page
16).
Notes
•You can change the display of a key only
when you program it using the learning
function. If you want to change the display of
the key that has learned a signal, clear the
signal first (page 19). Then teach the key
again using the above procedure to change its
display.
•If you do not change the display of a key, the
default display is used.
•You cannot change the display of the keys
that are not framed with (the number
keys 0 to 9, +10 and ENTER).

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For accurate learning
•Do not move the remote units during
the learning procedure.
•Be sure to keep holding down 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 a strong fluorescent light.
•The remote control detector area may
differ depending on each remote unit. If
learning does not work, try changing
the positions of the two remote control
units.
•When you teach signals of an
interactive signal exchange system
remote control unit (supplied with
some of Sony’s receivers and
amplifiers) to the Commander, the
response signal of the main unit may
interfere with the learning of the
Commander. In such a case, move to a
place where the signals will not reach
the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).
IMPORTANT
Be sure to place the Commander out
of the reach of small children or pets.
Also set the Hold function to lock the
all buttons on the Commander (page
46) when it is not used. Components
such as air conditioners, heaters,
electric appliances, and electric
shutters or curtains receiving an
infrared signal can be dangerous if
misused.
Changing or erasing the
function of a taught key or
button
To change the learned function, clear it
first and perform learning again.
To clear the learned function of a
single key or button
1After Step 2 (page 15), while
pressing the LIGHT button, press
the key or button you want to
erase.
The cleared key flashes together with
other learnable keys.
2Press COMMANDER OFF.
To clear all the learned keys at once
While pressing the LIGHT button, press the
Component Select button.
Continued

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To clear all signals learned for a
specific component
1While pressing COMMANDER
OFF, press the corresponding
Component Select button.
2While pressing the LIGHT button,
press that Component Select
button again.
The learned contents are cleared. The
keys for the component return to their
original states before learning.
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Using Non-Preset Remote Control
Operations
— Learning Function (continued) 3Press COMMANDER OFF.