Sony RM-SC200 - S Link Remote User manual

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RM-SC200.3-858-330-11.E
3-858-330-11(1)
Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 1996 by Sony Corporation
RM-SC200

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WARNING
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 into 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.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Installing the Batteries
Slide open the battery compartment and
install two size AA (R6) batteries matching
the ]and }on the batteries with the ]and
}on the battery compartment.

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Notes on the batteries
• Under normal conditions, batteries will
last up to three months. If the Remote
Commander does not operate properly,
the batteries might be worn out. When
replacing batteries, replace both of them
with new ones.
• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or
mix different types of batteries together.
• If you take a long time replacing the
batteries, or press any button during the
battery replacement, the setting may be
erased.
• 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 to not
use the Commander for a long period of
time.

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About This Manual
This Remote Commander is designed for
operating the Sony S-Link compatible
audio/video components.
The recommended system
connection diagram
This manual assumes that you connect the
system as shown in the figure below.
Video
out
A/V signal
RF in
Antenna
TV out
S-Link/
CTRL S in
(See the note
on page 6.)
(See the note on
page 6.)
S-Link/
CTRL S out
S-Link/
CTRL S out
S-Link/
CTRL S out
TV in
monitor
out
Video in
A/V signal
A/V
s
A
Video signal
Tape
monitor in
Tape record out
MD
audio in
MD Record out
CD
audio in
Cable
box
DBS tuner
TV
Receiver
Video in
Video in
Audio signal
Audio signal
S-Link/CTRL A1
Audio signal
Audio signal
Audio signal
Video
in
Antenna
S-Link/
CTRL S in
S-Link/
CTRL S out

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Continued
(See the note
on page 6.)
(See the note
on page 6.)
(See the note
on page 6.)
i
nk/
R
L S out
S-Link/
CTRL S out
S-Link/
CTRL S out
monitor
out
Video in
Video
out
Video
out
Tape
monitor out
Tape record in
MD
audio out
MD record in
CD
audio out
S-Link/CTRL A1
A/V signal
A/V signal
Video signal
Tape
monitor in
Tape record out
MD
audio in
MD Record out
CD
audio in
VCR
DVD player
TAPE deck
MD player/recorder
CD player
e
r
S-Link/CTRL A1
Video in
Video in
Audio signal
Audio signal
S-Link/CTRL A1
Audio signal
Audio signal
Audio signal
Antenna
S-Link/
CTRL S in
S-Link/
CTRL S in

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Setting up the
Commander
Before use, you need to set up the function
buttons (VCR 1, VCR 2, and DBS/CATV).
Setting up the VCR 1 and VCR
2 buttons
Assign the categories of your components to
the VCR 1 and VCR 2 buttons.
About This Manual
Notes
•When the audio/video components(VCR,
DVD player, and DBS tuner) are not
compatible with the S-Link system, switch
the input of the TV manually.
•Make sure to connect the audio
components to the receiver when the
components are not compatible with the S-
Link system.
•When the audio component (CD player,
MD player, or tape deck) has a
mechanical power switch, connect the
AC power cord of the audio component
to the switched AC outlet of the
receiver.
•Make sure that the power of the cable
box is always on.
•When the receiver is compatible with the
VisionTouch system, you do not have to
connect the S-Link/CTRL S in terminal of
the receiver to the TV.
1Make sure that the slide cover is closed.
2While pressing down the VCR 1 or VCR
2 button, press the SYSTEM OFF button
repeatedly.
Each time you press the SYSTEM OFF
button, the indication changes as follows;
nVTR 3 (for VHS VCR)
VTR 2 (for 8mm VCR)
VTR 1 (for ß VCR)
DVD (for Digital Video Disc player)
3Release the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button when
the category you want to assign appears.
Slide cover
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
VCR2
SYSTEM OFF
VCR1
nnn

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Setting up the DBS/CATV
button
Assign your component type to the DBS*/
CATV.
DBS: Digital Satellite System Tuner.
1Make sure that the slide cover is closed.
2While holding down the DBS/CATV
button, press the SYSTEM OFF button
repeatedly.
Each time you press the SYSTEM OFF
button, the indication changes between
"DBS" (for DBS tuner) and "CATV" (for
cable box).
3Release the DBS/CATV button when the
component you want to assign appears.
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
DBS/CATV
SYSTEM OFF
Slide cover

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Brand
Sony
RCA
Code No.
01
02
Cable box codes
Brand
Hamlin/Regal
Jerrold/G.I.
Oak
Panasonic
Pioneer
Scientific Atlanta
Tocom
Zenith
Code No.
22, 23,24,25,26
01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 18
27, 28, 29
19, 20, 21
14, 15
09, 10, 11
16, 17
12, 13
Component code number
DBS tuner codes
If the code listed above does not work, try
the code from 31 to 41. There may be the
code that works for your component.
Note
The setting mode will be canceled if you do
not press any of the buttons within 10
seconds during the mode setting procedure.
Setting the component code
number
When you operate the DBS tuner or cable
box, you need to set the component code
number.
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
ENTER
SYSTEM OFF
INPUT SELECT
Numeric
buttons
Slide cover
1Open the slide cover.
2While pressing down the INPUT
SELECT button, press the SYSTEM OFF
button repeatedly.
Each time you press the SYSTEM OFF
button, the indication changes between
"DBS" and "CATV."
3Release the INPUT SELECT button when
the component you want appears.
4See "Component Code Number", and
find the number in double figures for
your component.
If more than one code number is listed,
use the number that's listed first to
complete the steps that follow.
5Enter the component's code number by
pressing the numeric buttons.
If you have made a mistake, enter the
number in double figures successively.
6Press the ENTER button.

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Using the Commander
The Commander allows you to control most
of your components' functions.
The button functions at any
time
Continued
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
SYSTEM OFF
UNIT OFF
Function
buttons
Volume control
buttons
Turning on the components
Press the function button for each
component.
Note on VCR 1 and VCR 2 button
Press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button. The
component turns on. When you press the ”,
or MENU/PROG button, the receiver input
switches to the component and the
component picture appears on the TV.
The function buttons except for the VCR 1
and VCR 2 button turn on each component
and switch the receiver input to the
components respectively.
When you turn on a cable box
When the power of the cable box is off, you
cannot power on the cable box with the
Commander. Make sure that the power of
the cable box is always on.
Turning off the entire system
Press the SYSTEM OFF button.
Turning off the components
TV
Press the TV OFF button.
Other component
1Press the UNIT OFF button.
The “UNIT” indication appears and
“OFF” appears.
2Press the function button for each
component within five seconds.
Note
Hold down the UNIT OFF button and press
the desired function button; the respective
component will be on/off according to its
current on/off mode.

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Using the Commander
The operative buttons for
each component
For details, refer to the instructions manual
of each component.
The marked buttons function for respective
components.
VCR
TV
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
When you
Start recording
Reviewing
Cueing
Press the buttons
simultaneously.
REC and ”
”and 0
”and )
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
Buttons for
the receiver
Buttons for
the TV
Buttons for
the receiver

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DVD
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
SET UP
ANGLE
DVD MENU
TITLE MENU
DBS tuner
Buttons for
the TV
Buttons for
the receiver
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
FAVORITE
FAVORITE
ALT AUDIO
Buttons for
the TV
Button for
switching TV/DBS
Buttons for
the receiver
When you
Switch the function mode
between DBS tuner and
cable box
Press the buttons
simultaniously.
DBS/CATV and
SYSTEM OFF
Continued

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TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
Cable box
Tuner
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
Buttons for
the TV
Buttons for
the receiver
Buttons for
the TV
Using the Commander
When you
Switch the function mode
between DBS tuner and
cable box
Press the buttons
simultaniously.
DBS/CATV and
SYSTEM OFF

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CD player
Continued
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE
MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
When you
Start recording
Press the buttons
simultaneously.
REC and ”
MD player
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
Buttons for
the TV
Buttons for
the receiver
Buttons for
the TV
Buttons for
the receiver

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TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
Buttons for
the TV
Buttons for
the receiver
When you
Stand by for recording
Start recording on the
forward side
Start recording on the
reverse side
Rewind and then start
playback
Forwarding and then start
playback
Switch the tape deck
between A and B
Press the buttons
simultaneously.
REC only
REC and ”
REC and “
0and ”
)and “
JUMP/SHIFT only
Tape deck
Using the Commander

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Continued
Selecting the respective visual
source component directly
connected to the TV monitor
1Press the TV button.
2Open the slide cover.
3While holding down the INPUT SELECT
button, press the desired numeric button.
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
INPUT SELECT
Slide cover
Numeric
buttons
Numeric buttons to be
pressed while holding
down the INPUT
SELECT button.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
The visual source
components which are
connected to the input
jacks of the TV with the
following indications
will be selected.
TV tuner
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO 4
VIDEO 5
VIDEO 6

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1Press the TUNER button.
2Open the slide cover.
3While holding down the INPUT SELECT
button, press the desired numeric button.
Using the Commander
Selecting a component directly
connected to the receiver
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TUNER
INPUT
SELECT
DISPLAY
TV/VTR
PIP
WEEKLY
CLEAR
EXIT
VOL
PIP CHPIP OFF
DAILYONCEVCR Plus+
SOUND FIELD
EXE
GUIDE MENU/PROG
MODEGENRE
ON/
OFF
ENTER
1
4
7
+
10
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV OFFUNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV VCR1 VCR2 DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD TAPE
INPUT SELECT
Slide cover
Numeric
buttons
Numeric buttons to be
pressed while holding
down the INPUT
SELECT button.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
+10
The components which
are connected to the
input jacks of the
receiver with the
following indications
will be selected.
PHONO
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
TUNER
CD
TAPE 1
MD
TV
LD
DAT

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Precautions
•Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
•Do not leave the unit in a location near
heat sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or
mechanical shock.
•Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the cabinet.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, please consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
If you hook up or set up any of your
components incorrectly, you may have
problems using your entertainment system,
including powering on/off components, or
making components respond incorrectly to
the commander. Try the following
suggestions to solve these problems.
Operational problems
If you have problems operating any of your
components, check the following:
•If you press a button on the commander
and the component does not respond,
point the commander directly at the TV
and press the button again. If the
component still doesn’t respond, point the
commander at the receiver and press the
button again.
Switching the volume control
function
Normally the VOL+ and – buttons function
for adjusting the receiver’s sound volume.
You can switch the functions of the VOL+
and – buttons for adjusting the TV’s sound
volume.
TV VCR1 VCR2
TV OFF
DBS/CATV
TUNER CD MD
MUTING VOL JUMP/
SHIFT CH
TAPE
UNIT OFF SYSTEM OFF
TV
VOL+/ -
Slide cover
1Make sure that the slide cover is closed.
2Press the TV button.
3Press the TV, VOL+, and VOL– buttons
simultaneously.
To switch back to the receiver’s sound
volume, repeat the same procedure as
above.
Continued

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Troubleshooting
Power on/off problems
If you have problems powering on/off
components that have mechanical (push-in
type) power switches:
•Make sure these power switches are
always set to the “on” position (pushed
in).
•Check that each component’s AC power
cord is connected to its respective switched
AC outlet of the receiver.
TV sound problems
If you do not hear the sound of the TV
speaker:
•Make sure you connected the TV’s audio
output to the receiver's audio input.
•If your TV has both fixed and variable
audio inputs, make sure you used the fixed
audio input. Also, make sure your TV
speakers are turned off.
•You should hear the TV sound from the
system’s loudspeakers via the receiver, not
the speakers of the TV. The receiver, not
the TV’s, controls the loudspeaker volume.
To control the TV volume, set up the
commander (see “Switching the volume
control function”).
Cable box problems
If you have problems with your cable box:
•If the cable box still does not work, check
with your cable company to see if they can
provide you with a compatible box. (Some
cable companies disable the IR capability
of their boxes if you don't rent their
specific remote control. Contact your cable
company to make sure your cable box has
its IR capability enabled.)
•Make sure that the power of the cable box
is always on.
•When you power on/off the cable box, see
“Turning on the components.”
If you have any other problems using your
cable box, check the following:
•When operating the cable box, point the
commander at the cable box.
Setting up problems
•If the code listed first for your component
doesn’t work, try all the codes listed for
your component in the order in which they
were listed.
•Make sure the batteries you’re using are
not worn out, and that they’re inserted
correctly. Note that the setting may be
erased if you take a long time to replace
the batteries.
•Check that the component has infrared
capability. For example, if your
component didn’t come with a remote
control, it probably isn’t capable of being
controlled by a remote control.
•When you clear all the settings of the
commander, press and hold the VOL -,
SYSTEM OFF, and UNIT OFF buttons
successively.
Specifications
Operatable distance
Approx. 7 m (23 ft.)
(varies depending on the
component of each
manufacturer)
Power requirements
Two size AA (R6) batteries (not
supplied)
Battery life Approx. 3 months
(varies depending on frequency
of use)
Dimensions 56 x 24.7 x 196 mm (w/h/d)
(2 1/4x 1 x 7 3/4in.)
Mass Approx. 135.5 g (5 oz.)
(batteries not included)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.