Sony RM-VL700 User manual

3-232-145-12 (1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2001 Sony Corporation
RM-VL700

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For the customers in the U.S.A.
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.

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Features
The RM-VL700 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 the type and
code number of each component (page 8).
Learning function for programming various other remote control
signals
This Commander has a Learning function, to “learn” the remote control
signals needed to operate other non-preset components or functions. (To
“teach” such signals to this Commander, use the remote control supplied
with the non-preset components.) (See 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 23.)
Reassigning new components
You can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other
components. This is useful when you have more than two of the same
kind of AV component (only if a Component Select buttons is free). (See
page 27.)

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries ................................................................................. 6
When to replace the batteries ............................................................................ 6
Location of Controls .....................................................................................7
Basic Operations
Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio
and Visual Components — Setting component codes ............................... 8
Setting a component code .................................................................................. 8
Checking if the code number works .............................................................. 10
Setting a component code by the Search function .................................... 11
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ......................12
To control the volume ....................................................................................... 13
Notes on operating your components ........................................................... 14
Programming signals of another remote control — Learning Function .... 15
For accurate Learning ....................................................................................... 18
Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons ..... 19
Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button ............................ 21
Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner ......................... 23
Advanced Features
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio
System ......................................................................................................24
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ..................... 26
Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just
by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only)
.......................................................................................................................... 26
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons .............. 27
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button .... 29
Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls — Hold Function ....................................................... 30
Erasing all settings — To reset the Commander to its factory settings ..... 31
Additional Information
Precautions .................................................................................................32
Specifications .............................................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................33

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Appendix
Table of Preset Functions ............................................................................ 35
TV ........................................................................................................................ 35
VCR ..................................................................................................................... 36
CBL (Cable box) ................................................................................................. 36
SAT ...................................................................................................................... 37
DVD .................................................................................................................... 37
CD ....................................................................................................................... 38
MD ....................................................................................................................... 38
DAT ..................................................................................................................... 38
DECK .................................................................................................................. 38
AMP .................................................................................................................... 39
Digital Cable Box .............................................................................................. 39
Index ............................................................................................. Back cover

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Getting Started
Installing the
Batteries
Slide open the battery
compartment lid and insert two
size AA(R6) batteries (not
supplied). Be sure to match up the
+ and – indications on the
batteries with the + and –
indications on the battery
compartment.
When to replace the
batteries
Batteries for remote control
operation (two size AA (R6)
batteries)
Under normal conditions, the
batteries will last up to six
months. If the Commander does
not operate properly, the batteries
might be drained. When this
happens, replace the batteries with
new ones.
Note
Do not take more than one hour 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 use an old battery with a new
one 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.
Insert the batteries negative-and-
first through the guide clamp
within each compartment as
shown above.

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Location of Controls
1SET indicator
2SET button
3Component Select buttons
Light or flash during operation.
4TV/VIDEO button
5DISPLAY button
6Number buttons
7PIP button
8Player Control buttons
9Cursor Control buttons
0MENU button
qa VOL +/– buttons*
qs MUTING button*
qd POWER button
qf GUIDE button
qg SLEEP button
qh ENT (enter) button
qj OK button
qk CH (channel) +/– buttons
ql RECALL button
*Note on the VOL +/– 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 24.)
Note
The function of the control buttons varies depending on settings/operating modes.
The “Table of Preset Functions” (page 35) shows how the Commander generally
operates for each component in the factory preset mode.

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2Press SET.
All Component Select buttons
flash.
Example: To set up a Philips’ TV
1See the tables in the
supplied “Component
Code Numbers”, and find
the three-digit code number
for the desired component.
If more than one code number
is listed, use the number that is
listed first.
For example, to set up a
Philips’TV, you would use the
code number 056.
Component
Select Button
TV
VCR
CBL/SAT
DVD
AMP
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony VHS
VCR
Sony DVD
player
Sony amplifier
Preset
component(s)
TV
TV/VCR
Combo
VCR
Cable box
DVD player
Amplifier
Setting a component code
Note
A CD player, an MD player and a
cassette deck can be set to any of the
above Component Select buttons. You
can assign Component Select buttons to
freely set signals of your desired
components. For further information,
see “Assigning Other Components to
the Component Select Buttons”(page
27) .
For the functions of buttons as for each
component, see “Table of Preset
Functions”(page 35).
Basic Operations
Setting the Code for
non-Sony Preset
Audio and Visual
Components
— Setting
component codes
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 major brand preset AV
components also. To use with
other AV components, or Sony
components which do not
function with the Commander,
you need to follow the procedures
to set the correct codes for each
component.

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3Press the Component Select
button for the desired
component.
The selected Component
button lights up, and all other
buttons turn off.
4Press the Number buttons
to enter the three-digit
component code number.
5Press ENT.
The Component Select button
turns off.
If the Component Select button
flashes five times before
turning off, it means that the
setup is incomplete. Start over
from Step 2.
Continued
Notes
•If you press a component code
number that is not on the table in the
supplied “Component Code
Numbers”, or if you press a button in
the wrong order, the Component
button flashes five times, and then
turns off. Check the component code
number, and try setting it again.
•If you don’t input anything into the
Commander within 20 seconds
between each step, the setup
procedure will be canceled. To set the
code, start over from Step 2.
•If you press SET while setting the
component code, all code numbers
will be lost, and the setup procedure
will be canceled. Start over from Step
2.
To cancel setup, press SET.

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Setting the Code for non-Sony
Preset Audio and Visual
Components (continued)
Checking if the code
number works
1Power on the component
with its power switch.
2Press the corresponding
Component Select button
for the component you
have set up.
The Component button lights
up when you press it, and
turns off when you release it.
3Aim the Commander at the
component and press
POWER.
The selected Component
button lights up when you
press a function button, and
turns off when you release it.
The component should power
off.
4If you have succeeded,
check that the Commander
is operating the other
functions of your
component, such as channel
and volume control.
See page 12 for details.
If the Commander does not
seem to be working
Try repeating the setup procedures
using the other codes listed for your
component, or try setting the code
number using the Search function
(page 11).
Note on the VOL+/– and MUTING
buttons
When you operate a visual
component, the TV button lights
up to indicate that the
Commander is controlling or
muting the TV’s volume.
When you operate an audio
component, the AMP button lights
up to indicate that the
Commander is controlling or
muting the amplifier’s volume.
It is recommended that you first
set the TV and AMP codes before
setting up any other components.
Note on buttons that have
already “learned” remote
control signals
If another signal has already been
programmed on a button using
the Learning function (page 15),
that “learned”signal will continue
to work even after you set the
component code number. To use it
as a preset function button, you
must first erase its “learned”
signal (page 21).