Sony RM-VZ950T User manual

3-223-637-11 (1)
Remote Commander
© 2000 Sony Corporation
RM-VZ950T
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
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Table of Contents
Features ................................................................................................... 4
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries ............................................................................ 5
When to replace the batteries ....................................................................... 5
Location of Controls ................................................................................ 6
About the LCD display ................................................................................. 7
How to use the Jog dial ................................................................................. 7
Basic Operations
Setting the Component Codes ................................................................. 8
Setting by entering the code number .......................................................... 8
Setting by searching ...................................................................................... 11
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ................. 13
Operating a component .............................................................................. 13
Controlling the volume ............................................................................... 15
Operating Non-Preset Components — Learning Function .................... 15
Programming a component signal ............................................................ 15
For accurate Learning .................................................................................. 18
Programming the input select for the amplifier ...................................... 19
Changing or erasing the function of a “learned” button ....................... 21
Advanced Features
Changing the Component Selection Order (MOVE) ............................... 24
Changing the Name of the Component (NAME) .................................... 26
Erasing All Memorised Settings (DELETE) .............................................. 30
Erasing all memorised settings from a Setting position number .......... 30
Erasing all memorised settings from the Commander
— Factory Reset ......................................................................................... 31
Turning Off the LCD (DISP) ..................................................................... 33
Setting the time for the LCD to turn off .................................................... 33
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................................................................ 35
Specifications......................................................................................... 35
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 36

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Appendix
Table of Preset Functions ....................................................................... 38
TV ................................................................................................................... 38
SAT ................................................................................................................. 39
VCR ................................................................................................................ 39
DVD ............................................................................................................... 40
CD .................................................................................................................. 40
MD.................................................................................................................. 41
TAPE .............................................................................................................. 41
AMP ............................................................................................................... 41
Index ...................................................................................................... 42

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Features
The RM-VZ950T Remote Commander provides centralised 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.
Centralised 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 centre 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 18).
Reassigning new components
You can assign Setting position numbers to freely operate other
components. This is useful when you have more than two of the same
kind of AV components (page 8).
LCD display and Jog dial for easy monitoring and operation
This Commander has an LCD display that shows the current component
to operate, or the current status during setup (page 7). With the Jog dial,
you can easily select a function to operate, or confirm a setting at various
setup procedures (page 7).
Customisable function display
You can freely change the names of components as you would want to
call them on the display (page 26).
Universal remote commander of high-quality design and material
We carefully designed this universal Commander so that it coordinates
with your living room interior.
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed
in the European Union.

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Getting Started
Installing the
Batteries
Slide open the battery
compartment lid and insert two
R6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (not
supplied). Be sure to match the +
and – ends on the batteries to the
diagram inside the battery
compartment.
When to replace the
batteries
Under normal conditions, the
batteries will last up to three
months. When the batteries are
worn out, the LCD display turns
off about ten seconds after you
press any control button. When
you press a button, the LCD
display turns on, and “BATT”
appears in the display. When this
happens, replace the batteries with
new ones.
If you want to save the
batteries
The LCD display of this
Commander usually displays the
last used component name. To
save the batteries, you can also set
the display to turn off while the
Commander is not in use. See
“Turning Off the LCD (DISP)” on
page 33 for details.
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.
• The Commander still holds the
memorised settings even after you
change the batteries. To erase the
memory, see “Erasing All Memorised
Settings (DELETE)” on page 30.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position. When you close the
compartment lid, make sure to fix
its position first.

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Location of Controls
1/(Text) button
2t(Input) button
3Number buttons
4-/-- (1-) button
5Colour buttons
(Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)
6LCD display
7MENU zbutton
8Jog dial
92(Volume) +/– buttons*
0(Mute) button*
qa SET button
qs 1(Power) button
qd a(TV) button
qf 2- button
qg b/B/v/V (Cursor) buttons or
N/x/m/M (Player
control) buttons
qh OK Xbutton
qj PROGR (Programme) +/–
buttons
qk (Recall) button
*Note on the 2+/– and
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.
Note
The function of control buttons vary
depending on settings/operating
modes.
“Table of Preset Functions” (page 38)
shows how the Commander generally
operates for each component at preset
mode.
These settings can be changed, and
some buttons are used specifically in
the setup procedure as described in the
following pages.
PRESET
DELETE
EXIT
LEARN
DISP.
MOVE
NAME

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About the LCD display
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
displays the component in
operation or the current status of
the Commander as shown below.
It also has a backlight that lights
up when you turn or push the Jog
dial during component operations
(does not light up at SET modes).
When a remote control signal is
sent, appears in the display.
Example: At normal mode
Example: At SET mode
* You can control up to 8 components,
each of which are preset at Setting
position numbers “S-1” to “S-8.”
Note
At normal conditions, the LCD display
shows the last selected component
name. When the batteries are low of
charge, “BATT” appears in the display
after you press a control button.
How to use the Jog dial
The Jog dial can be used to
perform various operations at the
setup procedure, as well as
selecting the components to
operate.
Example: At normal mode
1Turn the Jog dial to select the
component you want to
operate.
2Press the button for the desired
function.
Example: At SET mode
1Turn the Jog dial to select the
Setting position number (“S-1”
to “S-8”).
2Press to enter.
The component name flashes in
the display.
Tip
You can also press b/B instead of
turning the Jog dial to the left/right
(except for when you select a character
at the NAME mode).
You can also press OK instead of
pressing the Jog dial.
Current Component
Remote control signal indicator
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Remote control signal indicator
Component Component
code number
Setting mode
Setting position number*
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Tip
You can also press b/B instead of
turning the Jog dial to the left/right.
You can also press OK instead of
pressing the Jog dial.
Basic Operations
Setting the
Component Codes
The Commander is preset at the
factory to operate Sony brand AV
components (see the table below).
You can use the Commander with
other preset AV components also.
If you are using the Commander
with a factory-set Sony
component, skip the following
procedures.
To use with other AV components,
you need to follow the procedures
to set the correct codes for each
component.
You can set 8 different
components to 8 Setting position
numbers (S-1 to S-8).
* Analog audio compact cassette deck
Note
See “Table of Preset Functions” (page
38) for the functions of buttons as for
each component.
Setting by entering the
code number
Setting
position
number
S-1
S-2
S-3
S-4
S-5
S-6
S-7
S-8
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony SAT
Sony VHS
VCR
Sony DVD
player
Sony CD
player
Sony MD deck
Sony cassette
deck
Sony amplifier
Display
TV
SAT
(Satellite tuner)
VCR
(Video player)
DVD
CD
MD
TAPE
(Cassette
deck*)
AMP
(Amplifier)
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4Turn the Jog dial to select
the Setting position number
(“S-1” to “S-8”).
Each time you turn the Jog dial,
the display changes as follows.
Notes
• If you have changed the names of
the components (page 26) those
names are displayed.
• If you press the Jog dial at “EXIT,”
the Commander returns to the top
of SET mode (Step 2).
5Press the Jog dial.
The component name flashes
in the display.
Note
The component names displayed at
this point represent the type of the
component to operate. These names
cannot be changed.
If you want to set a different
component to this Setting
position number, turn the Jog
dial to select the desired
component. The display
changes as shown below.
Continued
Example: To set up a Philips’ TV
at “S-1/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 086.
2Press SET.
“PRESET” flashes in the
display, and the Commander
changes to SET mode.
3Press the Jog dial.
The Setting position number
flashes, and the component
name appears in the display.
The Commander changes to
the Component PRESET mode.
Note
If you have changed the name of
the component (page 26) that name
is displayed.
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EXIT S-8
AMP
S-7
TAPE
S-6
MD
S-1 S-2 S-3
TV SAT VCR
S-4
DVD
S-5
CD
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Tips
• You can also press PROGR +/– to
go to the next/previous code
number.
• It is useful that you take a note of
the code number.
8Press the Jog dial.
“OK” appears in the display.
The code number is set, and
the Commander returns to the
Component PRESET mode.
If “NG” flashes twice and the
three-digit component code
number flashes again after you
press the Jog dial, it means that
the setup is incomplete. Check
the component code number,
and try setting again from Step
7.
If you want to set a code for
another component, repeat
from Steps 4 to 8.
9Select “EXIT,” then press
the Jog dial to finish setting.
To cancel setup
Press SET.
Setting the Component Codes
(continued)
Notes
• You cannot set “AMP” at “S-1” to
“S-7.” You can set “AMP” only at
“S-8.”
• If you press the Jog dial at “EXIT,”
the Commander returns to the top
of the Component PRESET mode
(Step 3).
6Press the Jog dial.
The three-digit code number
next to the component name
flashes in the display.
7Press the Number buttons
to enter the three-digit
component code number.
As you press a button, the
number appears from the right
side of the flashing numbers,
and moves to the left when you
press another button.
In this example:
Press 0, 8, 6.
When you set the code
number to “000”
The component set at this Setting
position number does not appear in
the display at normal mode, and
you cannot operate the component.
This is useful when you want to
skip unused components.
To put it back to the display, set the
code number to match your
component.
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Note
If you don’t input anything into the
Commander for over 30 seconds
between each step, the Commander
exits SET mode.
Tips
• If you press the Jog dial at “EXIT” on
each menu, the Commander returns
to the top of the previous mode.
• If you press SET at any point during
this operation, the settings to which
“OK” have been displayed to this
point are saved, and the setup
procedure is cancelled. Start over
from Step 2.
Setting by searching
You can find a code number
available for a component that
doesn’t have one in the supplied
“Component Code Numbers.”
Before starting to search
Set each component to the
following status so that the Search
function works effectively.
TV: Power-on
SAT, VCR, DVD, AMP: Power-off
CD, MD, TAPE: Power-on with a
playback source (disc, cassette
tape, etc.)
Tip
You can also press b/B instead of
turning the Jog dial to the left/right.
You can also press OK instead of
pressing the Jog dial.
Continued
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2
Jog
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3Press the Jog dial.
“OK” appears in the display.
The code number is set, and
the Commander returns to the
Component PRESET mode.
If you want to set a code for
another component, repeat
from Step 1 to 3.
4Select “EXIT,” then press
the Jog dial to finish setting.
To cancel setup
Press SET.
Note
If you don’t input anything into the
Commander for over 30 seconds
between each step, the Commander
exits SET mode.
Tips
• If you press the Jog dial at “EXIT” on
each menu, the Commander returns
to the top of the previous mode.
• If you press SET at any point during
this operation, the setup procedure
will be cancelled. Start over from
Step 1.
Setting the Component Codes
(continued)
1Follow Steps 2 to 6 on
pages 9 and 10 to go to the
PRESET mode.
2Aim the Commander at the
component, and press
PROGR + or PROGR – and
1in turn until the
component reacts as
described in the following.
Powers off: TV
Powers on: VCR, SAT, DVD,
AMP
Plays back: CD, MD, TAPE
Press PROGR + to go to the
next code number.
Press PROGR – to go back to
the previous code number.
After the numbers have
reached the highest limit, they
will start over from “000.”
Each time a remote control
signal is sent, appears in the
display.
Tip
It is useful that you take a note of
the code number.
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1Turn the Jog dial to select
the component you want to
operate.
At the factory, the selection
order is preset as follows.
Notes
• If you have changed the name of
the component (page 26) that
name is displayed.
• You can change the selection
order also (page 24).
2Press the button for the
desired function.
See “Table of Preset Functions”
(page 38) for the functions of
buttons for each component.
When a remote control signal is
sent, appears in the display.
Tip
You can skip an unused component
from the selection menu by entering
“000” to the code number (page 10). To
put it back on the display, set the code
number to match your component.
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 (see page 15).
Operating Your
Components with the
Remote Commander
When you operate a non-Sony
component, make sure you set the
component code number first
(page 8).
Operating a component
Continued
TV SAT VCR DVD
CD
AMP TAPE MD
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When you select the input
source to the amplifier
1Turn the Jog dial to select
“AMP,” then press the Jog
dial.
Note
If you have changed the name of
the amplifier (page 26), that name is
displayed.
2Turn the Jog dial to select
the desired component.
The selection order is as
follows.
Notes
• If the preset amplifier does not
have an input select function, or
you have not “learned” any
functions to the buttons (page 15),
no names are displayed.
• The names and numbers of input
sources vary depending on the
component’s code number,
“learned” functions, or if you
changed the names using the
NAME function (page 26).
3Press the Jog dial.
appears in the display. The
input source is set, and “AMP”
appears in the display again.
Note
If the input select does not function
properly, you can setup the
Commander using the Learning
function (page 15).
Tip
It is convenient if you program
frequently used input sources to the
Number buttons or Colour buttons
using the Learning function (page 15).
Operating Your Components
with the Remote Commander
(continued)
Note on buttons that have
already “learned” remote
control signals
If another signal has already been
programmed on that button using
the Learning function (page 15),
that “learned” signal will work
even after you set the component
code number. To use it as a preset
function button, first erase its
“learned” signal (page 21).
When you use a double cassette
deck
1If the remote control for your
deck has a Deck A/B select
control, the (recall) button on
your Commander has the
corresponding function.
2If you cannot select Deck A/B
with the (recall) button, first
set the number code for either
one of the decks, and
•set the function controls for
the other deck to other free
buttons (for example, the
Number buttons) using the
Learning function (page 15),
or
•assign the other deck to
another Setting position
number (page 8).
TAPE
VIDEO2VIDEO1
PHONO
INPUT
AUX TUNER
DVD CDTV

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Controlling the volume
To control the volume of an
audio component (CD, MD, TAPE)
Press 2+/– to control the
volume, and to mute on the
amplifier.
Example
When you press 2+/– at “CD,”
you can control the volume of the
amplifier.
You can change this setting also
(page 15).
To control the volume of a
visual component (SAT, VCR,
DVD)
Press 2+/– to control the
volume, and to mute on the TV.
Example
When you press 2+/– at “VCR,”
you can control the volume of the
TV.
You can change this setting also
(page 15).
Note
If you have programmed any signal on
the 2+/– or button for “TV” or
“AMP” using the Learning function
(page 15), that signal will not be
transmitted when you control other
components. To use “learned” signals,
you need to program the 2+/– or
buttons for each component using the
Learning function.
Operating Non-Preset
Components
— Learning Function
To operate non-preset components
or functions, use the following
Learning procedure to “teach” any
of the programmable buttons to
operate the functions of another
remote control. You can also use
the Learning function to change
the signals of individual buttons
after setting the component code
number.
It is recommended that you make
a note of the “learned” function
controls.
Note
Some specific remote control signals
may not be “learned.”
Programming a component
signal
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3Turn the Jog dial to select
the Setting position number
(“S-1” to “S-8”) of the
component you want to set
up. Then press the Jog dial.
The component name flashes
in the display.
Note
If you have changed the name of
the component (page 26), that name
is displayed.
4Press the button on the
Commander you want to
“teach.”
The component name stops
flashing, and “LEARN” flashes
rapidly in the display
(Learning function standby).
If another signal has already
been “learned” by that
button
“NG” flashes twice, and the
component name flashes again.
Either “teach” to another free
button, or erase the already
“learned” function (page 21)
and start over from the
beginning.
Tip
You can also press b/B instead of
turning the Jog dial to the left/right.
You can also press OK instead of
pressing the Jog dial.
Example: To program the N
(Play) signal of your component
to the VCR N(Play) button of
the Commander
You can “teach” to “AMP” only at
“S-8.” See also page 18.
1Place the RM-VZ950T head
to head with your
component’s remote
control.
2Press SET, turn the Jog dial
to select “LEARN,” then
press the Jog dial.
The Setting position number
flashes, and the component
name appears in the display.
The Commander changes to
the LEARN mode.
Note
If you have changed the name of
the component (page 26), that name
is displayed.
Operating Non-Preset
Components
— Learning Function (continued)
Remote control for
your component
RM-VZ950T
about 5 – 10 cm
(2 – 4 inches) away
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5Press and hold the button
on the other remote control,
until “OK” appears in the
display.
During data transfer, “LEARN”
stops flashing.
After data transfer is complete,
“OK” appears in the display.
Then, the Commander returns
to its state in Step 3.
If “NG” flashes twice, and
the component name
flashes again
Learning was unsuccessful. Try
again from Step 4.
Continued
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remote control
of component
data transfer
complete
during data
transfer
6Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to
“teach” functions to other
buttons.
7Select “EXIT,” then press
the Jog dial to finish
Learning.
To cancel Learning
Press SET.
Notes
• If you do not perform Learning steps
within 30 seconds at any point during
the process, the LEARN mode ends.
• If you do not perform Step 5 within
10 seconds after Step 4, the
Commander returns to its state in
Step 3.
• You cannot teach to the Jog dial and
the SET button.
• If the memory of the commander is
full, “OVER” flashes, and the
Commander returns to its state in
Step 3. Erase the already “learned”
function (page 21) and start over from
the beginning.
If the Commander does not
seem to be working
If the “learned” button does not
operate properly, “teach” once again.
(For example, if the volume becomes
very loud after pressing 2 + 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 on
a button by the Learning function, that
signal will work even after you set a
component code.
Note on the REC zsignal
You can only “teach” to one button at a
time. Therefore you cannot teach a
sequential button operation (for
example REC z+ N) to a single
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For accurate Learning
•Do not move the remote units
during the Learning procedure.
•Be sure to keep holding down
the “learning” button until your
Commander reacts as described.
•Use fresh batteries in both
remote 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.
Components such as air
conditioners, heaters, electric
appliances, and electric
shutters or curtains receiving
an infrared signal can be
dangerous if misused.
Note
For details on the learnable remote
control signals, see
“Specifications” on page 35.
When you “teach” signals to the
2+/– or buttons
If you have programmed any
signal on the 2+/– or button
for “TV” or “AMP” using the
Learning function, that signal will
not be transmitted. To use
“learned” signals, you need to
program the 2+/– or buttons
for each component using the
Learning function.
When you “teach” the signals
for an air-conditioner or
illumination
If you have unused components or
unused control buttons on your
Commander, you can “teach” the
signals for non-Audio Visual
components such as an air
conditioner.
Note
If you are “teaching” signals for an air
conditioner, you may need to perform
Learning anew every season.
When you “teach” the signals
for the amplifier
At Step 3 (page 16), the display
changes as shown below after
pressing the Jog dial.
Proceed “learning” from Step 4 to
7.
You can also “teach” the input
select (page 19).
Operating Non-Preset
Components
— Learning Function (continued)
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Continued
Programming the input
select for the amplifier
If you cannot select the input
source even after setting the code
number (page 8), you can “teach”
the function directly from the
amplifier’s remote commander.
Note
You can operate the amplifier only at
“S-8.”
1Follow Step 1 to 2 on page
16 to go to the LEARN
mode.
2Turn the Jog dial to select
“S-8,” Then press the Jog
dial.
“AMP” appears and
“VIDEO1” flashes in the
display.
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3Press and hold the input
select button (e.g. VIDEO or
CD etc.) on your amplifier’s
remote control, until “OK”
appears in the display.
During data transfer, “LEARN”
stops flashing.
After data transfer is complete,
“OK” appears in the display.
Then, the Commander returns
to its state in Step 2.
If “NG” flashes twice, and
the component name
flashes again
Learning was unsuccessful. Try
again from this Step.
Operating Non-Preset
Components
— Learning Function (continued)
4Select “EXIT,” then press
the Jog dial to finish
Learning.
To cancel Learning
Press SET.
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DEO1
ARNLE
IV
VIDEO
remote control
of amplifier
data transfer
complete
during data
transfer