Sony RM-AX5000 User manual

Operating Instructions
Integrated Remote
Commander
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Getting Started
Operating
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Additional Information
Appendix
RM-AX5000
Hardware Settings

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To reduce the risk of 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 number : RM-AX5000
Serial number :
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
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BATTERIES
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batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
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batteries to the collection
and recycling location
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For more information regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll free
1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel Metal
Hydride batteries.

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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model number: RM-AX5000
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.
Notice for users
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.
On copyrights
•Microsoft, Windows and Windows vista are
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•All other trademarks and registered trademarks
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respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ®
marks are not specified.
Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Home
Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows
Vista Business are mentioned as Windows Vista in
this manual.
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.
Program © 2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2008 Sony Corporation

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Features
The RM-AX5000 is a full-featured Universal
Remote Commander that easily consolidates all of
your remote controls into one, providing full control
of up to 18 different Components, including audio,
video, and home theater. The following are its main
features.
Control up to 18 Components
With the Remote Commander, you can control up to
18 Components, including your TV, DVD Player,
Cable Set Top Box, Satellite Receiver, DVR, VCR,
CD Player, Receiver, etc.
Centralized control of Sony A/V
Components with 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 A/V
Components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony
Components are also included
The Remote Commander also recognizes the Preset
codes for most major brands Components, not only
Sony. Just select the corresponding codes to control
all of your A/V Components.
XPRESS functions for executing macros to
operate several A/V Components by just
one button
Groups of commands from different Components
can be set for up to 12 XPRESS functions. For
example, when you watch a movie on a DVD player
using a TV and Receiver/Amplifier, you can turn on
all Components by the press of a single button, even
selecting the necessary inputs at the same time,
automatically. Available buttons for the XPRESS
functions appear on the display.
Also, XPRESS functions can memorize the power
on/off and input status of each Component, and send
a corresponding signal all with a single button press.
Clock display and Timer function
Up to 12 Timer Actions can be programmed to
automatically turn on/off Components and other
controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.)
Learning function lets you program other
remote control signals you may need
The Remote Commander can learn the (infrared)
remote control signals of other devices such as air
conditioners, lightings, etc. (some appliances or
functions may not work.)
System Control function executes a macro
by pressing one button
In addition to the XPRESS function, more settings
can be programmed to perform a macro just by
pressing one button. You can program up to 9
System Control functions.
Furthermore, you can program a macro to other
buttons as a single step of an XPRESS function or
Component operation.
Bright and Clear Full-color (65k colors)
Organic EL Display and Button Illumination
Bright and easily readable color OLED (Organic
Light-Emitting Diode) Display with wide viewing
angle. You can customize the display by uploading
your own images. The illuminated key pad makes
the buttons clearly visible.
The supplied software “RM-AX5000 Custom
Setup Tool” for easy Remote Commander
set-up
By installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”
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.

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Table of Contents
Features ...................................... 4
Getting Started
Contents ...................................... 6
Charging the battery ........................ 7
Recharging the battery using the Battery
Charging Stand ..................................... 8
To detach the Rear Cover ........................ 8
Location and function ....................... 9
Setting the Remote Commander ........ 10
How to set up the Remote Commander 10
About the Macro Setup .......................... 11
Setting up the Remote Commander by
On-PC Setup ............................. 12
Installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup
Tool” .................................................... 12
Connecting the Remote Commander to
your PC ............................................... 13
Starting up the “RM-AX5000 Custom
Setup Tool” .......................................... 14
Using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” –
Help .................................................... 14
Operating
Operating the Remote Commander .... 15
Selecting a desired Component ............ 15
To display “Note” assigned to each
button .................................................. 16
Other useful functions .................... 17
To operate the Remote Commander in the
dark ..................................................... 17
Locking the controls
– Hold function .................................... 17
To turn off all Components at one time –
ALL OFF function ................................ 18
Setting the ALL OFF Timer .................... 18
To quickly switch the Timer on or off ...... 19
To synchronize with the status of a
Component – STATUS SYNC
function ............................................... 20
Hardware Settings
Setting the display ........................ 21
Setting the button illumination .......... 22
Setting the beep ........................... 23
Setting the clock ........................... 23
To adjust the clock and day ................... 23
To change the display to daylight saving
time (summer time) indication ............ 24
To change the clock style ...................... 25
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Setting the Preset codes ................. 26
Changing the preset Component ........... 26
Presetting A/V Components by the AUTO
SEARCH function ............................... 27
Deleting a Component ........................... 28
Programming other remote control signals
– Learning function ..................... 29
Additional Information
Precautions ................................ 32
Maintenance ............................... 32
Specifications .............................. 32
Troubleshooting ........................... 33
Appendix
Table of Preset Functions ................ 37

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Contents
Check the contents of the package before using the
Remote Commander.
•Remote Commander “RM-AX5000” (1)
•Rear Cover (1)
• USB Cable (1)
•Battery Charging Stand “BCA-RMAX5K” (1)
Getting Started
•AC Power Adaptor (1)
•Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (1)
•CD-ROM* (1)
–RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool software
–Operating Instructions (PDF file)
•Quick Start Guide (1)
•Warranty Card (1)
* Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on an audio CD
player.

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Charging the battery
The supplied Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack
requires charging before first time use. Be sure to
charge it before use.
1Insert the connector with the Ni-MH
Rechargeable Battery Pack into in the
Remote Commander.
Be sure to match the direction of the connector.
2Attach and slide the Rear Cover half-way.
Be sure to match the direction of the Rear
Cover. Align the bottom of the Rear Cover to
the Attaching line.
3Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug
directly to the DC IN 6 V jack on the
Remote Commander. Then connect the
AC Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.
CHARGE
OPEN
Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator is
lit and a beep sounds.
Note
When connecting the AC Power Adaptor for the
first time, the CHARGE indicator and LED
(Learning indicator) in the top of the display are
lit. After a few seconds, the display is turned on.
4Charging is completed when the
CHARGE indicator turns off. Disconnect
the AC Power Adaptor.
5Slide to close the Rear Cover.
When to recharge the battery
The Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack will last up
to 7 days (a Sony TV turned on/off up to approx.
300 times per day.) If the Remote Commander does
not operate properly, the battery is becoming weak
and will appear in the display. When not in use,
connect the AC Power Adaptor directly to the DC
IN 6 V jack on the Remote Commander.
Tip
You can also charge the battery using the Battery
Charging Stand. For details, see “Recharging the battery
using the Battery Charging Stand” (page 8.)
Notes on the battery
•This unit cannot be operated when battery power
becomes depleted. In addition, clock and Hardware
Settings (page 21) will be initialized.
•If you are not going to use this unit for a long time,
remove the battery to avoid damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
AC Power Adaptor plug
DC IN 6 V jack
CHARGE indicator
Attaching line

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Recharging the battery
using the Battery
Charging Stand
This unit can be recharged using the supplied
Battery Charging Stand.
Tip
When you lift the Remote Commander off the Battery
Charging Stand, a beep sounds and the button
illumination and display are lit.
1Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug to
the DC IN 6 V jack on the rear of the
Battery Charging Stand.
Insert the cable along the groove on the bottom
of the Battery Charging Stand.
2After matching the Remote Commander
terminal and the Battery Charging Stand
terminal, place the Remote Commander
on the Battery Charging Stand.
Charging starts when the CHARGE indicator is
lit with a beep sound. Charging is completed
when the CHARGE indicator turns off.
This unit can be placed on the Battery Charging
Stand either face down or face up.
When the Remote Commander is placed on the
Battery Charging Stand, display and button
illumination automatically turn off with a beep
sound.
Note
Place the Battery Charging Stand on the level
surface.
If the Battery Charging Stand is unstable or terminal
is disconnected, charging will not start. Check the
CHARGE indicator is lit.
To detach the Rear
Cover
1 Slide and open the Rear Cover until it stops.
CHARGE
OPEN
2Remove the Rear Cover while pressing
the tab.
CHARGE
OPEN
CHARGE indicator
CHARGE indicator

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Location and
function
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY
PAGE
GUIDE
EXIT
MENU
bB
V
v
INFO
OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE
RECALL
VOL CH
MUTING
SYSTEM CONTROL
MUSIC
ENTER
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
PAGE
. .
H
m m
zXx
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
123MORE
CHARGE
19
0
qa
qs
qd
q
f
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
The CH +, number 5 and Hbuttons have a tactile dot.
1LIGHT button
Used to activate the button illumination (page 17.)
Press the button once to turn on/off.
If any Hardware buttons or Label buttons are
pressed while pressing and holding this button, the
button function (as described in Note) appears in
the lower half of the display without transmitting
any remote control signals (page 15.) See the Help
file for details.
2INPUT button
3Learning indicator
4Label buttons (page 15)
Used to select the desired function on the display.
5Function select buttons (page 15)
Used to select a function.
6UTILITY button
Used to set the Hardware Settings, On-Remote
setup (page 26) and other functions.
If any Hardware buttons are pressed while pressing
and holding this button, the button signal will be
shifted and another signal sent. About the function
to shift this button signal, see Help of “RM-
AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”
7Hardware buttons
For details, see “Table of Preset Functions” (page
37.)
8SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
You can automatically carry out an entire program
by pressing one button.
9ALL OFF button (page 18)
q; POWER button
qa Organic EL display
Displays the functions, setting menu and
transmission/battery marks.
qs OTHER button (page 15)
The function select display appears in the display.
qd MORE button
When you add a new System Control function to
the Remote Commander, it will be automatically
assigned to a SYSTEM CONTROL button,
beginning with the Hardware buttons and then the
label buttons that appear on the display (there are as
many as six of these buttons.) These added System
Control functions are accessed via the display by
pressing this MORE button.
qf CHARGE indicator

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Setting the Remote
Commander
The Remote Commander (RM-AX5000) is preset at
the factory to operate Sony brand A/V Components
(see the table below.)
Default Components list
Displays Component
Label button
TV TV
DVD DVD player
CABLE Digital Cable Set Top Box
SAT Digital Satellite Receiver
DVR Digital Video Recorder
VCR Video Cassette Recorder
CD CD player
RCVR Receiver/Amplifier
Hardware button
TV TV
MOVIE DVD player
MUSIC CD player
Sony Components on this list can be operated
without setting.
See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 37) for the
functions of buttons for each Component.
If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or
cannot operate a Sony Component, you need to set
the Component’s Preset code on the Remote
Commander first.
Non-Son
Non-Son
y component
y component
Non-Sony component
Non-Son
Non-Son
y component
y component
Non-Sony component
Non-Son
Non-Son
y component
y component
Non-Sony component
How to set up the
Remote Commander
There are two ways to make setups for the Remote
Commander: “On-PC Setup” with PC software and
“On-Remote Setup” directly on the Remote
Commander.
•On-PC Setup (Recommended)
“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied software, “RM-
AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” to set up the
Remote Commander. It allows you to easily make
all the necessary setups for the Remote
Commander (Component Preset codes, etc.)
Furthermore, you can add and customize a range
of setups which are not available with
On-Remote Setup.
• On-Remote Setup
“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting up directly
on the Remote Commander. You can use it
immediately after presetting your Component.
However, some advanced
setups are not available
with On-Remote setup (see the table on page 11.)
On-PC Setup
On-PC Setup
On-PC Setup
On-Remote Setup
On-Remote Setup
On-Remote Setup

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Setup items
Setting the
Preset codes
Learning the
remote control
signals
Customizing
the Text Label
of the display
Customizing
the Wallpaper
and Button
Skin of the
display
Customizing
the Button
Illumination
color
Switching the
Timer ON or
OFF
Programming
the Timer
Programming
the macro
Hardware
Settings
On-PC Setup
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
Editable
On-Remote Setup
Editable
Editable
Non-editable
Non-editable
Non-editable
Editable
Non-editable
Non-editable
Editable
Programmable items of On-PC
Setup and On-Remote Setup
Tip
Components or learned data done on On-Remote Setup
can be imported to your PC. However, the data setup
with On-PC Setup cannot be changed with On-Remote
Setup.
For more specific settings before use
with On-PC Setup
See the “Setting up the Remote Commander by
On-PC Setup” (page 12.)
For immediate use with On-Remote
Setup
See the “Setting by On-Remote Setup”
(page 26.)
About the Macro Setup
“Macro” refers to a series of commands carried out
in a preset order. By programming a macro, you can
operate your Components easily.
An XPRESS function (one type macro) is an
executed series of actions to operate several A/V
Components by pressing one button.
Usually an XPRESS function makes multiple
Components active. Accordingly, an active
XPRESS function must be exited so as to execute
another XPRESS function. If you try to execute an
XPRESS function while another XPRESS function
is active, the Components that are unnecessary for
the alternate XPRESS function will turn off
automatically.
This is because Exit Actions have been
automatically programmed when the XPRESS
function (Start Actions) was programmed. Exit
Actions are automatically executed when another
XPRESS function is selected.
(e.g.) When watching a movie using a TV, a DVD
player and a Receiver/Amplifier, execute the
programmed “XPRESS CABLE function” to watch
a program using a TV, a Video Cassette Recorder
and a Receiver/Amplifier.
1Turn off the DVD player.
2Set the input selector of the Receiver/Amplifier to
VCR Input.
3Start VCR playback.
In this example, TV power remains on
automatically.
These macro settings cannot be programmed with
On-Remote Setup.

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Setting up the
Remote Commander
by On-PC Setup
By installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”
software on the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC,
you can set up the Remote Commander with your
PC.
“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” makes setting
up complex operations like a macro easy, and also
allows for various other convenient functions,
which can only be set up on the PC. For details, see
the Help menu provided in “RM-AX5000 Custom
Setup Tool.”
“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup
Tool” system requirements
Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled
with any of the following Windows Operating
Systems*:
Windows Vista® Ultimate
Windows Vista® Home Premium
Windows Vista® Home Basic
Windows Vista® Business
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 SP3 or later
Not supported by 64 bit version OS.
Not supported by OSs other than above.
* Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
Required Hard Drive Capacity:
100 MB or more
Display:
- High (16 bit) Color or higher
- 1,024 ×768 dots or better
* Does not operate with a display of under 1,024 ×768
dots.
CD-ROM drive
USB port
We do not guarantee operation for all computers
even if they meet the above System Requirements.
The following environments are not supported:
- Personally constructed computers or operating
systems
- An environment that is an upgrade of the original
manufacturer-installed operating system
- Multi-boot environment
- Multi-monitor environment
- Macintosh
Installing the “RM-AX5000
Custom Setup Tool”
Follow the instructions below to install.
Note
Administrator privileges are required for installation on
PCs running Windows 2000, Windows XP and
Windows Vista.
1Close all software running on Windows.
2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-
ROM drive of the PC.
After a moment, “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup
Tool Setup – Installer” appears.
3Click “Next.”
Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed
with the installation.
4When installation is completed, click
“Finish” to exit the installer.
“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” starts. If you
want to start “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”
later, remove the check mark next to “Start RM-
AX5000 Custom Setup Tool now” before
clicking “Finish.”

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Connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC
By connecting the Remote Commander to your PC
with the supplied USB cable, you can check the
remote control signal of a macro (Action list)
programmed for a button, or exchange setting data
between your PC and the Remote Commander.
IMPORTANT
Do not keep the Remote Commander connected
to the PC when the PC is in Sleep/Standby/
Hibernation mode, otherwise, a malfunction
could occur. Be sure to disconnect the Remote
Commander from the PC before Sleep/Standby/
Hibernation begins.
Furthermore, do not connect the Remote
Commander to the PC while it is in Sleep/
Standby/Hibernation. Wait until the PC is out of
Sleep/Standby/Hibernation before connecting.
Notes
•The Remote Commander uses its own battery power
while connected to the PC. We recommend
connecting the AC Power Adaptor to the Remote
Commander.
•If “ ” is shown in the display, the Remote
Commander will not be recognized by your PC. In
this case, connect the AC Power Adaptor to the
Remote Commander before connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC.
•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, settings will not transfer correctly.
1Slide and open the Rear Cover until it
stops.
CHARGE
OPEN
2Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug
directly to the DC IN 6 V jack on the
Remote Commander, then connect the AC
Power Adaptor to a wall outlet.
CHARGE
OPEN
3Connect the supplied USB cable to the
USB connector of the Remote
Commander.
CHARGE
OPEN
4Connect the supplied USB cable to the
USB connector of your PC.
AC Power Adaptor plug
DC IN 6 V jack
CHARGE indicator

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Starting up the “RM-AX5000
Custom Setup Tool”
You can set the Remote Commander using the
“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” Follow the
procedures below.
1Gather all your remote controls.
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.
2Start “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,”
and have the Remote Commander ready.
Click Windows [Start], point at [All Programs] -
[RM-AX5000] - [RM-AX5000 Custom Setup
Tool] and click.
When the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool”
starts up for the first time, the “Welcome to the
RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” display
appears. Click [Next] so that the “Connect
Remote Commander to PC” window appears.
3Connect the Remote Commander to your
PC.
See “Connecting the Remote Commander to
your PC” (page 13,) then click “Next” so that
the “Select setting Type” window appears.
4Select a way to create a Custom Setup
file, then click “OK.”
The “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” starts up.
Note
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.
Using “RM-AX5000
Custom Setup Tool”
– Help
You can set up the Remote Commander by
operating “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,”
referring to the detailed instructions provided in
Help.
Starting Help
Start up “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,” then
click “Help” on the menu bar and select “RM-
AX5000 Custom Setup Tool Help.”
The Help topic for the current window appears by
pressing the “F1” key while customizing. If no Help
topic is available for the window, 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
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
If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or
cannot operate a Sony Component, preset your
Component to the Remote Commander.
For details on how to preset, see “Setting the
Remote Commander” (page 10.)
Selecting a desired
Component
To control a Component with the Remote
Commander, you have to manually select the
Component on the Remote Commander.
There are two different ways to select a Component.
Hardware buttons: Press one of the buttons
located directly beneath the display for direct
access.
Label buttons/OTHER button: Press the
OTHER button to display the other Components
(those not directly accessible using one of the
Hardware buttons), then select the desired
Component that appears in the display by pressing
the button adjacent to it. (The buttons that appear in
the display are called “Label buttons.”)
Function select buttons
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
For example, to select “TV” from the Label buttons,
press the A button adjacent to “TV.” To select
“VCR” from the Label buttons, press the B button
adjacent to “VCR.”
If a display number such as “1/2” appears in the
bottom line of the display, the C/D buttons adjacent
to the /switch to the previous/next display.
Hardware buttons
Label buttons
OTHER button
LIGHT
TV
C1 C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
Hardware buttons and Label buttons are assigned to
Components at the factory preset as shown in the
table below.
Default button assignment list
Button Assignment
Hardware buttons (Display title)
TV (TV2) TV
MOVIE (DVD2) DVD player
MUSIC (CD2) CD player
Label button
Page 1
TV TV
DVD DVD player
CABLE Digital Cable Set Top Box
SAT Digital Satellite Receiver
DVR Digital Video Recorder
VCR Video Cassette Recorder
Page 2
CD CD player
RCVR Receiver/Amplifier
For details on the function assigned to each button
within a Component, see “Table of Preset
Functions” (page 37), or “Note” assigned to each
button following the procedure below.
A button
B button
C button
D button

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Example: To operate a DVD
player
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
1Press the OTHER button.
“OTHER CMPNT.” appears on the display title.
2Press the Label button “DVD.”
“DVD” appears on the display title.
3Press the Label buttons or Hardware
buttons for desired operation.
When a signal is being sent, appears.
You can also use other buttons, such as the VOL
(volume) +/–, CH (channel) +/–, MUTING,
cursor, and MENU buttons.
Also see “Table of Preset Functions” (page 37)
for the function of buttons for each Component.
Tips
• If ( ) appears in the bottom line of the display,
the display changes to the previous (next) page by
pressing each Label button.
•If a Component is assigned to a Hardware button, the
Remote Commander is ready to operate the assigned
Component only by pressing the button.
To control the volume
PA G E
GUIDE
EXIT
MENU
INFO
RECALL
VOL CH
MUTING
PA G E
. .
H
m m
zXx
bB
V
v
Press the VOL +/– 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.
To display “Note”
assigned to each button
LIGHT
TV
C1 C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
1If you press a button, its signals are sent and the
“Note” assigned to the button appears in the
lower part of the display while holding down the
button.
2By pressing the button while holding down the
LIGHT button, you can display “Note” without
sending signals.
Tip
“Note” is customizable with “On-PC Setup.” See the
Help file for details.
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VOL +/– buttons
MUTING button
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Locking the controls
– Hold function
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the
buttons with the Hold function.
1Press and hold the LIGHT button.
2Press the OTHER button while pressing
the LIGHT button.
A message reminding you to release the Hold
function appears for 10 seconds on the 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 display.
To unlock the controls
While pressing the LIGHT button, press the
OTHER button.
Other useful functions
To operate the Remote
Commander in the dark
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
Press the LIGHT button to turn on the button
illumination. Pressing any button also activates this
by default. If no button is pressed within a set time,
the button illumination turns off.
Default settings
Display
Full Display 10 seconds
Dim Display 20 seconds
See “Setting the display” (page 21) to set the
display.
Button illumination
Auto-Off Time 5 seconds
On-mode setting All buttons
See “Setting the button illumination” (page 22) to
set the button illumination.
Button illumination color
Component Color
TV, TV2 Red
DVD, DVD2 Blue
CABLE Orange
SAT Brown
DVR Purple
VCR Light Blue
CD, CD2 Yellow Green
RCVR Green
Button illumination colors of each Component are
customizable with “On-PC Setup.” See the Help file
for details.
LIGHT button
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To turn off all
Components at one time
– ALL OFF function
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
Press the ALL OFF button to turn off all the
Components. After all Components are turned off,
the Remote Commander switches the display
automatically off.
Notes
•Some Components may not turn off by pressing
the button. In this case, use the STATUS SYNC
function to synchronize with the power on/off
status of the Components.
For details, see “To synchronize with the status of
a Component” (page 20.)
•Even though the ALL OFF button is pressed, the
signal to turn off the lighting (LIGHT) will not be
sent.
•After the ALL OFF button has been pressed, no
Component is being selected. Select again the
Component you want to operate by following
“Selecting a desired Component” (page 15.)
ALL OFF button
Setting the ALL OFF
Timer
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
You can enjoy falling asleep to music, etc., using the
ALL OFF Timer function that turns off Components
automatically after a preset duration.
1Press and hold the UTILITY button.
2Press the ALL OFF button repeatedly
while pressing the UTILITY button.
You can set the ALL OFF Timer to duration of
30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Each press changes the display as follows:
30 60 90 120 OFF
“ ” will appear in the top of the display when
the duration time is set.
The Components will play for the time you set,
then will turn off.
Tip
If you press the ALL OFF button while pressing the
UTILITY button while “ ” appears in the top of
the display, the remaining time until the ALL OFF
Timer is activated appears.
If you press the ALL OFF button repeatedly while
pressing the UTILITY button, you can change the
time until the ALL OFF Timer is activated.
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To quickly switch the
Timer on or off
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
With the Remote Commander (RM-AX5000), you
can quickly switch a Timer function on or off.
The following procedure is based on the assumption
that a macro is programmed to the “TIMER1” using
“RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” See the Help
file for details.
1Press the UTILITY button repeatedly
until “UTILITY-1” appears on the display
title.
“UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.
STATUS
SYNC
2Press the Label button “TIMER.”
“TIMER” appears on the display title, and the
programmed Timer macro (TIMER1) appears in
the display.
3Press the Label button “TIMER1.”
“TIMER1” appears highlighted with a beep
sound, and the selected Timer is set to on. Also,
“” appears in the display.
When you press the Label button “TIMER1”
highlighted, the highlight disappears with a
beep sound, and the selected Timer is set to off.
“” disappears from the display.
4Press the Label button “bOK.”
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To synchronize with the
status of a Component
– STATUS SYNC function
LIGHT
TV
C1
UTILITY OTHER
C2 C3
MOVIE MUSIC
INPUT
POWER
ALL OFF
STATUS
SYNC
The Remote Commander memorizes the status of
the Components’ selected input, 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, use the STATUS
SYNC function to synchronize with the status of the
current Component and the Remote Commander.
1Select the Component or XPRESS
function you want to synchronize by
pressing the Function select button.
2Press the UTILITY button repeatedly
until “UTILITY-1” appears on the display
title.
“UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.
STATUS
SYNC
3Press the Label button “STATUS SYNC.”
“STATUS SYNC” appears on the display title.
And the Component’s power on/off or input
select status to be synchronized appears on the
display.
Furthermore, sending signal to be synchronized
appears in the lower on the display.
STATUS SYNC
4Press the Label button “SEND”
repeatedly until the desired status fixes,
then press the Label button “DONE.”
The display switches to the next status to be
synchronized.
STATUS SYNC
5Repeat step 3 until your Component’s
status synchronizes.
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