Sony RM-LP211 User manual

Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
4-241-675-11(2)
RM-LP211
© 2002 Sony Corporation

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Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the receiver and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn
off and unplug the receiver.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your remote, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for model
RM-LP211. Check your model number by
looking at the lower right corner of the front
side.

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Before you use your
remote
Inserting batteries into the
remote
Insert three R6 (size-AA) batteries with the +
and – properly oriented in the battery
compartment.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for
about 3 months. When the remote no longer operates
the receiver, replace all the batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix the alkaline batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor of the receiver to
direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Table of Contents
Location of parts and basic
remote operations
Parts description .................................... 4
Table of buttons used to control each
component ....................................... 8
Using the lists
Chart of lists ........................................ 12
Selecting a component......................... 13
Selecting a sound field ........................ 14
Programming the remote ..................... 15
Performing several commands in
sequence automatically
(Macro Play).................................. 16
Using the RECEIVER menu ............... 18
Other operations .................................. 18
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.....................Back cover
Specifications ........................Back cover
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1?/1 switch
Press to turn the receiver on or off.
2AV ?/1 switch
Press to turn on or off the components that
the remote is programmed to operate. For
details on programming procedure, see
“Programming the Remote” on page 15.
If you press the ?/1 switch (1) at the
same time, it will turn off the main
component and other Sony audio/video
components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes
automatically each time you press FUNCTION
(4). Depending on the component, the above
operation may not be possible or may operate
differently than described.
3Display window
The current status of the selected
component or a list of selectable items
appears here.
Note
Characters other than letters of the alphabet or
numbers may be displayed incorrectly on the
remote, even if they appear correctly in the
display window on the main unit.
4FUNCTION button
Press to display the function (component)
list.
See the table on page 8 for information on
the buttons you can use to control each
component.
If you want to change the contents of the
function list to match your particular
components, do the procedure
“Programming the Remote” on page 15.
This chapter provides information on the
location of buttons and how to use them to
perform basic operations.
However, some functions explained in this
section may not operate depending on the
receiver.
For the functions of the receiver you purchased,
refer to the Operating Instructions supplied
with the receiver.
Parts description
Location of parts and basic remote
operations
+
–
+
–
+
–
O
AV ?/1TV ?/1
SOUND FIRLD
TOP MENU/GUIDE AV MENU
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH TV/VIDEO
WIDE
MAIN
MENU
ON SCREEN
RETURN/EXIT
MASTER
VOL
MUTING
FUNCTION
Ii
SYSTEM STANDBY
RM SET UP
?/1
HXx
.> m M
2
3
qs
qa 4
5
6
7
8
9
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5RM SET UP button
Press to display the set up list.
6Easy scroll key
While displaying a list, move up or down to
select an item from the list, and then press
to enter the selection.
I/i buttons
Press to change the information displayed
on the display. Press the Ibutton
repeatedly to display the RECEIVER menu,
press the ibutton repeatedly to display the
SUB menu (pages 9–11) or NUM menu.
In the NUM menu, move the easy scroll key
to select the numeric value, then press the
key to enter the selection.
7MUTING button
Press to mute the sound.
8MASTER VOL +/– buttons
Press to adjust the volume level of all
speakers at the same time.
9ON SCREEN button
Press to display the menus of the receiver
on the TV screen.
continued
0TV buttons
TV/VIDEO button
Press to change the input mode of the TV.
WIDE button
Press to switch the TV to the wide mode.
TV CH +/–
Press to switch the channel.
TV VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume of TV.
qa SOUND FIELD button
Press to display the sound field list.
qs TV ?/1 switch
Press to turn TV on or off.

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Parts description (continued)
qd Tape/disc operation buttons
The following table shows what
components are operated by each button and
the function of the buttons.
Button(s) Function
HStarts play of the playback medium.
XPauses play or recording or starts
recording when the component is in
recording standby.
xStops play.
./> Skips tracks.
m/M Fast-forwards or rewinds.
Searches tracks in the forward or
backward direction.
See the table on page 8 for information on
the buttons that you can use to control each
component.
qf MAIN MENU button
Press repeatedly to select a menu
(SURROUND, etc.) for the receiver.
qg Control button
After pressing MAIN MENU, TOP MENU/
GUIDE, or AV MENU, move the control
button up, down, left or right to select the
settings, then press the button to enter the
selection.
To perform menu operations on the VCR,
DVD player, or SAT tuner, do the
procedure below. If you do not do this, the
cursor buttons merely operate the receiver.
1Press FUNCTION and move the easy
scroll key to select the VCR, DVD
player, or SAT tuner.
2Press MAIN MENU, TOP MENU/
GUIDE, or AV MENU.
The CURSOR TYPE list appears.
If the list has disappeared before you go
on to step 3, press any of the cursor
buttons to restore the list.
3Move the easy scroll key to select the
component that you selected in step 1,
then press the key to enter the selection.
+
–
+
–
+
–
O
AV ?/1TV ?/1
SOUND FIRLD
TOP MENU/GUIDE AV MENU
DISPLAY
TV VOL TV CH TV/VIDEO
WIDE
MAIN
MENU
ON SCREEN
RETURN/EXIT
MASTER
VOL
MUTING
FUNCTION
SYSTEM STANDBY
RM SET UP
?/1
HXx
.> m M
Ii
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TOP MENU/GUIDE button
Press to display the menu or guide for the
DVD player or SAT tuner on the TV screen.
Then use the control button to perform the
menu operations.
AV MENU button
Press to display the menus of the VCR,
DVD player, or SAT tuner on the TV
screen. Then use the control button to
perform the menu operations.
DISPLAY button
Press to select information displayed on the
TV screen.
RETURN O/EXIT button
Press to return to the previous menu or exit
the menu while VCR, DVD, or SAT menu
or SAT guide is displayed on the TV screen.

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Table of buttons used to control each component
When you program the remote to control the following Sony or non-Sony components, you can use
the buttons on the remote that are marked with circles. Note, however, that some buttons may not
operate your component.
Component VCR TV LD DVD Video CD CD MD Tape DAT Tuner Cable Satellite Projector
player player player player deck deck deck box tuner
(A and B)
Button
AV ?/1 z z z z z z z z z
H z zz z zzz z
X z zz z zzz z
x z zz z zzz z
./> z z z z z z z*z
m/M z z z z z z z z
Control button zz zz
TOP MENU/GUIDE zz
AV MENU zz zz
DISPLAY zz z z z z
EXIT z
RETURN Ozzz
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Table of the SUB menu
operations
Press the ibutton repeatedly to display a list of
operations (SUB menu) that the corresponding
buttons are not found on the remote. The
contents of the lists will vary according to the
currently selected component. The following
table shows the items in each list and the
function of each item.
You can arrange the order of the SUB menu
(page 20).
Component Item(s) Function
VCR CH + Selects preset channels.
CH –
INPUT Changes the input mode
SELECT of the VCR.
AUDIO Changes the sounds.
ANT TV/ Selects the signal to be
VIDEO output from the antenna
terminal of the VCR (TV
signal or video signal).
SP/LP Selects the playback
speed.
REC Starts recording.
COUNTER/ Displays the playing or
REMAIN remaining time.
TV CH + Selects preset channels.
CH –
MUTING Mutes the sound.
VOL + Raises the volume.
VOL –Lowers the volume.
JUMP Toggles between the
previous and current
channels.
TV/VIDEO Changes the input mode
of the TV.
MPX/DUAL Changes the audio
setting.
WIDE Selects the wide-picture
mode.b)
P IN P Activates the picture-in
picture function.c)
POSITION Changes the position of
the small picture.c)
SWAP Swaps the small and
large pictures.c)
SUB CH + Selects preset channels
SUB CH –for the small picture.c)
SLEEP Activates sleep timer.
Component Item(s) Function
LD Player SIDE Aa) Selects side A of the disc.
SIDE Ba) Selects side B of the disc.
PROGRAM Programs the tracks.
REPEAT Repeats current track or
programmed tracks.
DVD player AUDIO Changes the sounds.
ANGLE Changes the angles.
SUBTITLE Changes the Subtitle
Language.
SUBTITLE Turns the Subtitles on
ONOFF or off.
TIME Changes the time
information.
SEARCH Changes the search
MODE mode.
CLEAR Returns to the
Continuous Play etc.
INDEX + Selects a index.
INDEX –
DISC SKIP + Selects a disc.
DISC SKIP –
SET UP Displays the Set up
menu. For details on the
menu operation, see the
tip on page 11.
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Table of buttons used to control each
component (continued)
Component Item(s) Function
VIDEO CD DISC SKIP + Selects a disc.
player DISC SKIP –
TIME Changes the time
information.
INDEX + Selects a index.
INDEX –
DISC Selects a disc.
CD Player DISC Selects a disc.d)
TRACK Selects a track.
CONTINUE Selects Continuous Play.
SHUFFLE Selects Shuffle Play.
PROGRAM Selects Program Play.
REPEAT Selects Repeat Play.
TIME Changes the time
information.
DISC SKIP + Selects a disc.
DISC SKIP –
MD deck DISC SKIP + Selects a disc.
DISC SKIP –
TIME Changes the time
information.
CONTINUE Selects Continuous Play.
SHUFFLE Selects Shuffle Play.
PROGRAM Selects Program Play.
REPEAT Selects Repeat Play.
MENU/NO Selects editing operation
or cancels editing.
YES Performs editing
operation.
CLEAR Erases a track in the
program etc.
REC Pauses for recording.
Tape deck REVERSE Plays the reverse side.
PLAY
A-REC Makes deck A pause for
recording.
B-REC Makes deck B pause for
recording.
PROGRAM/ Selects Program Play.
START
Component Item(s) Function
DAT deck REPEAT Starts Repeat Play.
CLEAR Erases a track in the
program etc.
REC Pauses for recording.
Tuner PRESET + Selects a preset station.
PRESET –
DIRECT Enters Direct Tuning
TUNING mode.
FM/AM Selects the FM or AM
band.
SHIFT Switches the memory
page.
Cable box
Satellite tuner CH + Selects preset channels.
(DSS) CH –
JUMP Toggles between the
previous and current
channels.
FAVORITE Displays the Favorite
Station Guides.
CATEGORY Displays the Guide
Category list.
INDEX Displays the Station
Index.
Satellite tuner CH + Selects preset channels.
(BST) CH –
-/-- Selects the channel of
eleven or higher.
MAIN/SUB Switched the main or sub
language.
TV/RADIO Switches the TV or radio
input.
* D.CS and BSD are not available with this unit.