Sony Universal Remote RM AV2000 User Manual
3-861-979-11(1)  
In t e g ra t e d Re m o t e  
Co m m a n d e r  
Operating Instructions  
RM-AV2000  
© 1997 by Sony Corporation  
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Features  
The RM-AV2000 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.  
Ce n t ra lize d co n t ro l o f So n y AV co m p o n e n t s w it h t h is o n e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
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.  
Re m o t e co n t ro l sig n a ls fo r n o n -So n y co m p o n e n t s a re a lso p re se t  
This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can  
remote control your components by setting their code numbers.  
Le a rn in g fu n ct io n fo r p ro g ra m m in g o t h e r re m o t e co n t ro l sig n a ls yo u n e e d  
This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate  
non-preset components or functions. 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).  
Ad d in g o r re a ssig n in g n e w co m p o n e n t s  
You can use the OPTION button as an extra Component Select button. What’s more,  
you can assign other Component Select Buttons to freely operate other components.  
This is useful when you have more than two of the same kind of AV components.  
Syst e m Co n t ro l fu n ct io n a llo w s o n e -t o u ch o p e ra t io n t o e xe cu t e a se rie s o f  
co m m a n d s  
You can program up to 16 consecutive operation steps to execute a series of operations  
by pressing a single button.  
Ea sy-t o -o p e ra t e t o u ch ke y LCD w it h b lu e b a ck lig h t  
This Commander has a touch key LCD that changes the key display according to the  
selected component. The Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to  
operate the selected component are displayed. The display backlight allows operation  
even in the dark.  
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Table of Contents  
Getting Started  
Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6  
When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 6  
Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 7  
Basic Operations  
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ................................................. 8  
Setting a Component Code ................................................................................................. 8  
Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 10  
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 11  
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function ................................ 13  
Changing or erasing the function of a learned key or button ...................................... 16  
Using the OPTION button ................................................................................................... 17  
Advanced Features  
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System ................. 18  
Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Function .......................................... 20  
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ................ 20  
Executing the programmed commands .......................................................................... 22  
Changing the programmed commands .......................................................................... 23  
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 24  
Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component (for Sony  
Components only) ........................................................................................................... 24  
Adding a Command that is Required when Selecting a Component ........................ 25  
Turning Off the Power of All Components by a Single Button Operation  
— System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only) ........................................... 26  
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons ...................................... 27  
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation to SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ................ 29  
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Using Other Functions  
Locking the Controls — Hold Function ............................................................................... 30  
Protecting your settings and “learned” signals — Preset Lock Function .......................... 31  
Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander ..................................................... 32  
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 33  
Additional Information  
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 34  
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 34  
Specifications...................................................................................................................... 34  
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 35  
Appendix  
Table of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 37  
TV.......................................................................................................................................... 37  
VCR 1, 2, 3............................................................................................................................ 37  
DVD ...................................................................................................................................... 38  
VD (LD player) ................................................................................................................... 38  
DBS ....................................................................................................................................... 39  
CBL (Cable box) .................................................................................................................. 39  
AMP ...................................................................................................................................... 40  
CD ......................................................................................................................................... 40  
MD ........................................................................................................................................ 41  
DAT....................................................................................................................................... 41  
DECK B/ A ........................................................................................................................... 42  
TUNER ................................................................................................................................. 42  
DSP (Digital Surround Processor) .................................................................................... 42  
LCD Touch Key Display Table ............................................................................................... 43  
Quick Reference of Operations ........................................................................................... 51  
Index ...................................................................................................................... back cover  
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Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
When to replace the batteries  
Installing the Batteries  
Ba t t e rie s fo r re m o t e co n t ro l  
o p e ra t io n (Fo u r size AA (R6)  
b a t t e rie s)  
Under normal conditions, batteries will  
last up to six months. If the Commander  
does not operate properly, batteries  
might be worn out and i is displayed  
on the LCD touch panel. When the  
display dims, replace the batteries with  
new ones.  
Slide open the battery compartment lid  
and insert six size AA(R6) batteries (not  
supplied). Be sure to line up the + and -  
on the batteries with the + and - on the  
battery compartment.  
No t e  
• 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 13) will be erased.  
Ba t t e rie s fo r b a cklig h t (Tw o size  
AA (R6) b a t t e rie s)  
When the backlight for the touch keys  
grows dim, replace its batteries.  
No t e s o n b a t t e rie s  
• 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.  
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5 COMMANDER OFF button  
Turns the power of the Commander  
off.  
Location and Function  
of Controls  
6 Component Select buttons  
Selects the component to control.  
1
2
7 OPTION button (page 17)  
You can assign this button to operate  
any component and use it as a  
Component Select button.  
3
4
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
8 VOLUME +/– buttons*  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
5
6
Adjust the volume.  
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
9 MUTING button*  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
Mutes the volume.  
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CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
0 CHANNEL +/– buttons  
+
+
–
±
8
9
Select the channel.  
–
≠
MUTING  
* 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.  
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1 Component display area  
You can change this setting also (page 18).  
Displays the name of the component  
selected.  
No t e o n t h e p o w e r o n a n d o ff o f t h e  
Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r  
To turn on the power, press any button except  
the COMMANDER OFF button.  
To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if  
you don’t use the Commander, it automatically  
turns off after 10 minutes. This interval can also  
be changed (page 32).  
2 LCD touch key display  
The keys used for operating each  
component are displayed.  
No t e  
Do not press the touch keys using sharp  
objects such as pins or ball-point pens.  
To t u rn o ff t h e ke y t o u ch  
co n firm a t io n b e e p  
Press the ≥ key. “OFF” is displayed and the  
Commander no longer makes the key touch  
confirmation beep. To switch the key touch  
confirmation beep back on, press the ≥ key  
again.  
3 SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page  
20)  
You can program up to 16 consecutive  
key operations to each of the three  
SYSTEM CONTROL buttons . You can  
automatically carry out the entire  
program by pressing one button.  
4 LIGHT button  
Used to light up the LCD display in  
the dark. Press the button once to turn  
on the light, and once again to turn it  
off. You can also set the backlight to  
go off automatically after a certain  
period of time (page 33).  
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Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 37)  
for the functions of keys and buttons as  
for each component.  
Setting the Code for  
Preset Audio and Visual  
Components  
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  
preset AV components also. To use with  
other AV components, you need to follow  
the procedures to set the correct codes for  
each component.  
Setting a Component Code  
TV  
DISPLAY  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6
2
7
4
3
+10  
ENTER  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
Component Preset  
Factory setting  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
Select  
component(s)  
+
+
–
±
Button  
–
≠
TV  
TV  
Sony TV  
MUTING  
VCR1  
VCR  
Sony Beta VCR  
(VTR1)  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
VCR  
VCR  
Sony 8mm VCR  
(VTR2)  
Exa m p le : To se t u p a Ph ilip s’ TV  
Sony VHS VCR  
(VTR3)  
1 See the tables in the supplied  
“Component Code Numbers”,  
and find the double digit code  
number for the desired  
DVD player  
(DVD)/ LD  
player (VD)  
Sony DVD  
player  
DBS/ CBL  
DBS tuner  
(DBS)/ Cable  
box (CBL)  
Sony DBS tuner  
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 11.  
AMP  
Amplifier  
CD player  
Sony amplifier  
Sony CD player  
CD  
MD/ DAT  
MD deck/ DAT Sony MD deck  
deck  
DECK B/ A Cassette deck* Sony cassette  
deck  
2 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press MUTING.  
TUNER  
FM/ AM tuner/ Sony FM/ AM  
Surround  
processor  
tuner  
—
COMMANDER  
OFF  
MUTING  
+
OPTION  
(You can preset  
any of the  
All the component names in the  
display flash.  
above.)  
* Analog audio compact cassette deck  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
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3 Press the Component Select  
button* for the desired  
component.  
5 If you want to set a code for  
another component, repeat Steps  
3 and 4.  
TV  
6 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
The selected component remains  
displayed, and the 0 – 9, ENTER and  
DISPLAY keys flash.  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
TV  
No t e s  
• If you press a component code number that is  
not on the table in the supplied “Component  
Code Numbers”, the Commander beeps and  
“NG” flashes after you press the ENTER key.  
If this happens,check the component code  
number, and try setting again.  
• If you don’t input anything into the  
Commander for over two minutes between  
each step, the setup procedure will be  
canceled. To set the code, you must again  
press MUTING while pressing  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY  
VIDEO2  
ENTER  
* When you set the component code of the  
DVD or DBS/ CBL button,press  
repeatedly until the desired component is  
displayed.  
COMMANDER OFF.  
To ch e ck w h ich co d e n u m b e r is  
se t  
4 Press the double digit component  
code number followed by the  
ENTER key on the touch-key  
display.  
Press the DISPLAY key. The code number  
and “ENTER” appear twice.  
To se t a co m p o n e n t co d e o n t h e  
OPTION b u t t o n  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Assign a component to the OPTION  
button first (see page 17), and then follow  
the procedure on page 8 to 9.  
ENTER  
A beep sounds, and the code numbers  
and “ENTER” appear twice.  
ENTER  
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1
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Continued  
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If t h e Co m m a n d e r d o e s n o t se e m t o  
b e w o rkin g ...  
Try repeating these setup procedures using the  
other codes listed for your components (see  
page 8).  
Se t t in g t h e Co d e fo r Pre se t Au d io  
a n d Visu a l Co m p o n e n t s  
(co n t in u e d )  
Checking if the code number  
works  
No t e s o n ke ys w h ich h a ve  
“ le a rn e d ” a re m o t e co n t ro l  
sig n a l a lre a d y  
1 Press the corresponding  
Component Select button for the  
component you have set up.  
If another signal has alreday been  
programmed on that key or button by the  
learning function (page 13), that  
“learned” signal will work even after you  
set the component code number. To use it  
as a preset component key or button, first  
erase its learned signal.  
TV  
The Commander turns on and the  
touch-keys appear on the display.  
TV  
No t e o n t h e t o u ch -ke y d isp la y  
When you set a component code number,  
only the keys that have been preset with  
the signals for the desired component  
will be displayed. Preset signal of each  
key varies according to the brand.  
By using the learning function, you can  
program remote control signals to both  
the displayed keys and keys that are not  
displayed (see page 13).  
POWER  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
EXECUTE  
RECALL  
ENTER  
2 Power on the component with its  
power switch.  
3 Aim the Commander at the  
component and press the POWER  
key in the touch-key display.  
When the remote control signal is  
sent,  
is displayed on the display.  
POWER  
The component should power off.  
4 If you have succeeded, check that  
the Commander is operating the  
other functions of your  
component, such as channel and  
volume control.  
See page 11 for details.  
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2 Press the desired key in the touch  
key display.  
Operating Your  
Components with the  
Remote Commander  
When the remote control signal is  
sent,  
is displayed on the display.  
When you operate a non-Sony  
component, make sure you set the  
component code first (page 8).  
You may also use the VOLUME +/ –  
buttons, the MUTING button and the  
CHANNEL +/ – buttons if necessary.  
POWER  
CD  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
1
3 When you are done using the  
Commander, press  
PGM  
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CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
COMMANDER OFF to power off  
the Commander.  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
No t e  
MUTING  
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 13). Note, however,  
that components and functions that do not  
support the remote control of infrared signals  
will not work with this Commander.  
Exa m p le : To p la y a CD p la ye r  
1 Press the desired Component  
Select button.  
To co n t ro l t h e vo lu m e  
CD  
Press the VOLUME +/ – buttons to  
control the volume, and the MUTING  
button to mute. When you select a visual  
component, the TV’s volume will be  
controlled, and when you select an audio  
component, the amplifier’s volume will  
be controlled. You can change this setting  
also (page 18).  
The Commander comes on and the  
keys for operating the selected  
component are displayed.  
POWER  
CD  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PGM  
7
CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
Continued  
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Op e ra t in g Yo u r Co m p o n e n t s w it h  
t h e Re m o t e Co m m a n d e r  
(co n t in u e d )  
Ab o u t t h e in p u t se le ct o f a TV  
It is also possible to select directly as  
follows when you are connecting more  
than two VCRs.  
Wh e n yo u o p e ra t e a So n y VCR  
Select the VCR1, 2, or 3 button to match  
the VTR1, 2 or 3 switch on your VCR. If  
your VCR does not have a VTR1, 2, or 3  
switch, select VCR1, 2, or 3 according to  
the type of VCR as follows.  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “0” : TV tuner  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “1” : VIDEO1  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “2” : VIDEO2  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “3” : VIDEO3  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “4” : VIDEO4  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “5” : VIDEO5  
“TV/ VIDEO” + “6” : VIDEO6  
When you use a Sony TV, the above  
commands are preset. For other brands, it  
is possible to “teach” the above double-  
key operations using the learning  
function (see page 13).  
Betamax  
8mm  
VCR1  
VCR2  
VCR3  
VHS  
Wh e n yo u o p e ra t e a VCR REC  
(re co rd ) ke y  
In order to avoid recording by mistake,  
the REC key does not work by itself. To  
record, you must press the ( key while  
pressing the REC key.  
Wh e n yo u u se a d o u b le ca sse t t e  
d e ck  
You need to select deck A or B before  
operating. To select the deck, press DECK  
B/ A to switch the display between  
“DECK A” and “DECK B”.  
If the remote control for your cassette  
deck has only one set of operating  
buttons and has an A/ B button for  
selecting a deck, press the D.SKIP key in  
the touch-key display instead.  
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Exa m p le : To p ro g ra m t h e (  
(Pla y) sig n a l o f yo u r co m p o n e n t  
t o t h e VCR1 ( (Pla y) ke y o f t h e  
Co m m a n d e r  
Using Non-Preset  
Remote Control  
Operations  
1 Place the RM-AV2000 head to  
head with your component’s  
remote control.  
— Le a rn in g Fu n ct io n  
To operate non-preset components or  
functions, use the following “learning”  
procedure to “teach” any of the  
Remote control for  
your component  
programmable buttons and keys to  
operate the functions of another remote  
control. You can also use the learning  
function to change the signal of  
individual keys and buttons after setting  
the component code number (page 8).  
It is useful if you make a memo of the  
learned key functions in the LCD touch  
key display table (See page 43).  
about 2 – 4 inches  
(5 – 10 cm) away  
RM-AV2000  
2 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press the Component Select  
button for the component whose  
signals are to be learned.  
No t e  
Some specific remote control signals may not  
be learned.  
COMMANDER  
RESET  
LEARN  
VCR1  
POWER  
VCR1  
OFF  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
+
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
6
2
WIDE  
REC  
All the learnable keys flash.  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
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MENU  
ANT SW  
EXECUTE  
RESET  
+10  
P
IN  
P
LEARNNG  
VCR1  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
1
2
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
REC  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
ANT SW  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
ENTER  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
MUTING  
Display for CHANNEL, VOLUME and  
MUTING buttons  
The “C+ C- V+ V- MU” display  
indicates if CHANNEL  
+/ –, VOLUME +/ – and MUTING  
buttons are learnable or not.  
No t e o n t h e fla sh in g d isp la y  
The keys or buttons that are already preset  
for that component flash twice while those  
that are not preset flash once.  
Continued  
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Usin g No n -Pre se t Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
Op e ra t io n s — Le a rn in g Fu n ct io n  
(co n t in u e d )  
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach  
functions to other kyes or  
buttons.  
To le a rn a n o t h e r co m p o n e n t ’s  
re m o t e co n t ro l sig n a l  
After positioning the two remote  
commanders as in Step 1 on page 13, press  
the corresponding Component Select  
button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on  
the left to perform learning.  
3 Press the key or button on the  
Commander you want to “teach”.  
“LEARN” flashes and the only  
pressed key remains on the dislplay.  
6 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LEARN  
VCR1  
No t e s  
• If you do not perform learning steps within  
two minutes, learning mode ends.  
To t e a ch o n t h e CHANNEL +/–,  
VOLUME +/– o r MUTING b u t t o n s  
Press the corresponding button. “LEARN”  
flashes, “C+, C–,” “V+,V–,” or “MU”  
remains on the display.  
• If you do not perform Step 4 within 10  
seconds after Step 3, the display turns back to  
the display in Step 2. (All the learnable keys  
flash.) In this case, perform Step 3 again  
while the display is flashing,  
• If “NG” appears while learning, the memory  
is full. To free memory, clear learned  
functions from keys that you do not use often  
(page 16). Then continue the learning steps.  
• If you touch a key by mistake, while pressing  
“RESET” key, press the mistaken key. Then  
repeat from Step 2 to continue learning.  
4 Press and hold down the button  
on the other remote control until  
you hear a beep.  
If t h e Co m m a n d e r d o e s n o t se e m t o  
b e w o rkin g  
If the learned key or button does not operate  
properly, teach once again. (For example, if the  
volume becomes very loud after pressing the  
VOLUME+ button only once, noise may have  
interfered during the learning procedure.)  
“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.  
When the comand has been learned  
successfuly, the learned keys stay lit  
and the other learnable keys flash.  
If yo u h e a r b e e p s a n d “ NG”  
fla sh e s o n t h e d isp la y  
Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4  
again.  
Certain signals may require the learning  
procedure more than once to complete  
learning. In this case, try Step 4 again if  
“NG” appears after Step 4.  
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Fo r a ccu ra t e le a rn in g  
• Do not move the remote units during  
the learning procedure.  
Wh e n yo u t e a ch sig n a ls o n t h e  
VOLUME o r MUTING b u t t o n s  
For components other than TV or AMP,  
see the notes on page 19 for details.  
• Be sure to keep holding down the  
button of the other remote control until  
you hear the confirmation beep.  
• Use fresh battery 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.  
To d isp la y o n ly t h e fre q u e n t ly  
u se d ke ys  
You can hide keys you do not use. This  
makes operations even easier to  
understand, when the components have  
many keys.  
After Step 2 on page 13, while pressing  
the RESET key, press the key you want to  
hide (flashing). The pressed key changes  
to slower flashing and will no longer be  
displayed during remote control  
operations.  
To “ t e a ch ” t o t h e ke ys fo r t h e  
co m p o n e n t t o t h e OPTION b u t t o n  
Assign your desired component, first (see  
page 17).  
To display it again, perform the same  
procedure again.  
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.  
No t e  
You can not hide a key which has “learned”  
any signal.  
Wh e n yo u t e a ch t h e sig n a ls fo r a  
d o u b le ca sse t t e d e ck  
Press DECK B/ A to select deck A or B.  
Wh e n yo u t e a ch t h e REC (re co rd )  
sig n a l fo r VCR1, 2, o r 3  
In Step 3, while pressing the REC key,  
press the ( key to display both keys,  
then follow Steps 4 to 6. The Commander  
can not learn the remote control signal  
with just the REC key lit up.  
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Usin g No n -Pre se t Re m o t e Co n t ro l  
Op e ra t io n s — Le a rn in g Fu n ct io n  
(co n t in u e d )  
To cle a r a ll sig n a ls le a rn e d fo r a  
sp e cific co m p o n e n t  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press the corresponding  
Component Select button.  
Changing or erasing the  
function of a learned key or  
button  
COMMANDER  
CD  
OFF  
+
To change the learned function, clear it  
first and perform learning again.  
Wh e n yo u w a n t t o cle a r sig n a ls  
le a rn e d fo r DECK B/A  
Press DECKB/ A to display “DECK A”or  
“DECK B”. You can not clear both decks at  
the same time.  
To cle a r t h e le a rn e d fu n ct io n o f a  
sin g le ke y o r b u t t o n  
1 After Step 2, while pressing the  
2 While pressing the RESET key,  
press that Component Select  
button again. The Commander  
beeps, the learned contents are  
cleared. The keys for the  
RESET key, press the key or  
button you want to erase.  
RESET  
+
component return to their  
original states before learning.  
The cleared key flashes together with  
other learnable keys.  
RESET  
CD  
+
No t e  
If you perform the steps above when no signal  
is “learned”, the component code setting (page  
8) will be reset to the factory setting.  
Note that for DECK B/ A, if you reset either  
deck (A or B), the component code for both A  
and B will be reset to the factory setting.  
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Exa m p le : To a ssig n a CD p la ye r  
(CD) t o t h e OPTION b u t t o n  
Using the OPTION  
button  
You can use the OPTION button as an  
extra Component Select button.  
For example, if you have two CD players,  
you can set the remote control signals of  
the second CD player to the OPTION  
button to select its key operation.  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press OPTION.  
COMMANDER  
OPTION  
OFF  
+
RESET  
LEARN  
OP  
To use the OPTION button, first assign a  
component on it. Then you can either use  
it as it is with a Sony component, set a  
component code (page 8), or “teach” the  
keys and buttons necessary remote  
control signals (page 15).  
When a component is already  
assigned to OPTION, the component  
name and learnable keys flash. To  
perform learning, skip to Step 3.  
2 While pressing OPTION again,  
press the desired Component  
Select button.  
OPTION  
CD  
+
3
1
The Commander beeps, and the  
Commander automatically goes into  
learning mode (page 12).  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
CD OP  
MU  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
DISPLAY  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
ANGLE  
SLEEP  
±
SUBTITLE  
–
PGM  
≠
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MUTING  
EXECUTE  
REPEAT  
GENRE  
MODE  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
2
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
Wh e n yo u a ssig n a n LD p la ye r  
(VD) o r a ca b le b o x (CBL)  
Repeat this step again so that the desired  
component (“VD” or “CBL”) flashes.  
Wh e n yo u a ssig n a ca sse t t e d e ck  
(DECK B/A)  
You cannot assign both decks A and B to  
the OPTION button at a time.  
If the desired deck (A or B) is not displayed,  
finish the procedure by pressing  
COMMANDER OFF and press DECK B/ A  
to select the desired deck, and then start  
over from Step 1.  
Continued  
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Ad va n ce d Fe a t u re s  
Usin g t h e OPTION b u t t o n  
(co n t in u e d )  
Controlling the Volume  
of Visual Components  
Connected to an Audio  
System  
The Commander is factory preset based  
on the assumption that you hear the  
sound of your visual components from  
your TV speakers, and that you hear  
sound of your audio components from  
the loudspeakers connected to your  
amplifier.  
3 • If the newly assigned  
component is a Sony  
component, press  
COMMANDER OFF to finish  
this procedure.  
• If you need to set the  
component code, follow the  
steps on pages 8 and 9.  
• If you need to program some  
signals by the “learning”  
function, follow the Steps 1 and  
3 to 6 on pages 13 and 14.  
The following table shows the factory  
setting of which volume would be  
controlled for each component.  
To ch a n g e t h e co m p o n e n t  
a ssig n e d t o t h e OPTION b u t t o n  
Follow Step 1 to 3 above.  
Component  
Controls the volume of  
Select button  
No t e  
TV  
TV  
If you leave the Commander with the  
component names flashing for over two  
minutes, the operation will be cancelled. To  
assign a component to the OPTION button,  
start over the procedure from the beginning.  
VCR1,2,3  
DBS/ CBL  
DVD  
TV  
TV  
TV  
AMP  
amplifier  
amplifier  
amplifier  
amplifier  
amplifier  
CD  
MD/ DAT  
DECK B/ A  
TUNER  
OPTION  
TV/ amplifier (depending  
on the assigned component)  
This feature enables you to control the  
volume of your TV or amplifier without  
having to select TV or AMP each time  
you want to control the volume.  
For example, to control the volume while  
using a VCR, you don’t need to press the  
TV button to control the TV volume.  
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No t e s  
• If you have programmed any signal on the  
VOLUME or MUTING buttons by learning  
(page 13) for certain components, that signal  
will be transmitted instead of controlling the  
volume of TV or amplifier when you select  
that component.  
• When the VOLUME or MUTING buttons of  
TV or AMP have “learned” any signal, that  
signal will be transmitted only when you  
select TV or AMP. When you select other  
components, the original signals preset for  
TV or AMP will be transmitted.  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press VOLUME + and  
VOLUME –.  
VOLUME  
+
COMMANDER+ +  
OFF  
–
You hear a beep and the volume  
control setting of visual components  
(TV,VCR1,2 and 3, DBS/ CBL, and  
DVD) changes to the displayed  
component.  
To ch a n g e t h e Fa ct o ry Pre se t o f  
t h e Vo lu m e Co n t ro l  
However, if your visual components are  
connected to an audio system, you  
probably hear TV or VCR sound from the  
loudspeakers via your amplifier, not  
from your TV speakers. In this case, you  
need to change the factory preset so that  
you can control the volume of your  
visual components without first having  
to switch to the amplifier.  
When set to  
amplifier volume  
V+ V–  
MU  
AMP  
TV  
When set to  
TV volume  
V+ V–  
MU  
No t e s  
• If you have already programmed the  
VOLUME or MUTING button of each  
component any signals by “learning”, the  
procedure above will not change the function  
of the VOLUME and MUTING buttons.  
• If you have programmed volume control  
signals on VOLUME or MUTING buttons of  
TV or AMP, you can only use that signal  
when you select TV or AMP. For other  
component, the preset volume control signals  
for TV or AMP (depending on the above  
setting procedure) will be transmitted. To use  
the new signals, you need to program each  
button for each component by the learning  
procedure (page 13).  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
1
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
MUTING  
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Programming a series of  
commands to the SYSTEM  
CONTROL buttons  
Executing a Series of  
Commands  
— Syst e m Co n t ro l Fu n ct io n  
With the System Control function, you  
can program a series of operating  
commands, and execute them by  
pressing just one button.  
For example, when you watch a video, a  
series of operations like the ones below  
are necessary.  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
TV  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
SC1 SC2 SC3 MU  
TV/VIDEO  
WIDE  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
MENU  
EXECUTE  
RECALL  
P
IN  
P
ENTER  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
5
1
2
1
2
3
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
Example:  
1 Power on the TV.  
2 Power on the video (VCR 1).  
3 Power on the amplifier.  
4 Set the imput selector of the amplifier  
to VIDEO 1.  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
MUTING  
5 Set the input mode of the TV to  
VIDEO.  
6 Start video playback  
Exa m p le : To p ro g ra m t h e  
p ro ce d u re o n t h e le ft t o t h e  
SYSTEM CONTROL 1 b u t t o n  
You can program up to 16 consecutive  
operation steps to each of the SYSTEM  
CONTROL 1, 2 or 3. At the factory,  
SYSTEM CONTROL 1 and 2 are not  
programmed yet, but a series of Power-  
on Commands for Sony Components is  
programmed on the SYSTEM CONTROL  
3 button.  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press one of the SYSTEM  
CONTROL buttons (in this case,  
SYSTEM CONTROL 1).  
COMMANDER SYSTEM CONTROL  
OFF  
1
+
All the component names flash.  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
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If a se rie s o f co m m a n d s is a lre a d y  
p ro g ra m m e d o n t h a t b u t t o n  
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and  
program the buttons and keys for  
the series of operations.  
That program will be displayed. (Note  
that the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button  
is factory preset with standard Power-  
on Command for nearly all Sony  
Components.) To program a new  
series of operations, clear the program  
first (see page 23).  
In this example, press the following  
buttons and keys.  
VCR1  
POWER  
m
AMP  
2 Press the Component Select  
POWER  
m
m
m
VIDEO1  
buttton for the component to  
operate.  
TV  
TV/VIDEO  
TV  
m
m
m
m
The keys for the selected component  
flash.  
VCR1  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
TV  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
WIDE  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 When you have programmed all  
the keys, press COMMANDER  
OFF.  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
RECALL  
P
IN  
P
ENTER  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
3 Press key(s) or button(s) for the  
desired operation.  
No t e s  
• If you interrupt the procedure at any point  
for over two minutes, the setting mode ends  
and the series of commands will be  
POWER  
programmed to that point. In this case, clear  
the program and start again from Step 1 to  
set the entire program from the beginning.  
You can not continue from where you let off.  
• If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already  
“learned” a remote control signal (see page  
29), “NG”flashes and you hear a beep to  
inform you that you can not program on this  
button. Clear the learned contents first (see  
page 30).  
The remote control signal for the  
pressed key is transmitted, so you can  
check that each component actually  
operates the way you want.  
• If you change the component code number  
(page 8) or program a new signal by learning  
(page 13) on a key or button that has been  
programmed in the series of commands of  
the System Control function, the new signal  
will be transmitted when you press the  
corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button.  
Continued  
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Exe cu t in g a Se rie s o f Co m m a n d s  
— SYSTEM CONTROL b u t t o n s  
(co n t in u e d )  
No t e s o n Syst e m Co n t ro l  
Op e ra t io n  
• If the remote control detectors of the  
components are too far apart, or if  
something is blocking them, some of  
the components may not operate  
consecutively even after you press the  
SYSTEM CONTROL button.  
• If some of the components did not  
operate correctly because of the above  
or for any other reason, always set all  
the components back to the states they  
were in before you pressed the SYSTEM  
CONTROL button. Failure to do this  
can result in incorrect operation when  
you press the SYSTEM CONTROL  
button again.  
• Some components may not always be  
powered on by the System Control  
function. This is because the power of  
the component gets on and off  
alternatively when receiving the power  
on/ off signal. In this case, check the  
operating component’s power on/ off  
state before using the SYSTEM  
CONTROL function.  
Tip fo r p ro g ra m m in g o n SYSTEM  
CONTROL b u t t o n  
After the series of input commands is executed,  
the Commander displays the touch keys of the  
component of the final step. By programming  
an often-used component’s command as the  
final step, you can save the step of pressing a  
Component Select button when you start  
operating that component.  
Executing the programmed  
commands  
Press the desired SYSTEM CONTROL  
button (1, 2 or 3). The programmed  
remote control signals are transmitted in  
the programmed order to operate each  
component.  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
1
2
3
At the same time that each remote  
control signal is transmitted, the  
corresponding key is displayed.  
• Some of the components may not  
accept consecutive remote control  
signals. For example, a TV generally  
does not react to next signal right after  
the Power-on signal. So, a series of  
commands such as TV Power-on and  
input select may not work properly. In  
this case, insert other signals like the  
example below;  
TV Power-on n VCR Power-on  
n VCR play back n TV input select  
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To se t SYSTEM CONTROL 3 b a ck  
t o t h e fa ct o ry se t t in g (Po w e r-o n  
co m m a n d s fo r So n y  
Changing the programmed  
commands  
co m p o n e n t s)  
To cle a r p ro g ra m m e d co m m a n d s  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press one of the SYSTEM  
CONTROL 1, 2, or 3 button.  
OFF, press SYSTEM CONTROL 3.  
COMMANDER SYSTEM CONTROL  
OFF  
3
+
COMMANDER SYSTEM CONTROL  
OFF  
1
+
The programmed key operations are  
displayed in order.  
The key operations programmed for  
that button are displayed in order.  
2 While pressing the RESET key,  
press SYSTEM CONTROL 3.  
2 While pressing the RESET key,  
press the same SYSTEM  
CONTROL button (1, 2, or 3)  
again.  
RESET  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
3
+
RESET  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
1
+
The contents of its program are  
cleared and all the components names  
flash.  
The contents of its program are  
cleared and all the component names  
flash.  
3 While pressing the RESET key  
again, press SYSTEM CONTROL  
3 again.  
RESET  
LEARN  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
RESET  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
SC1  
3
+
When you want to set a new program  
to this SYSTEM CONTROL button,  
follow the Steps 2 – 5 on Page 21.  
The series of the Power-on commands  
for Sony Components are set and the  
programmed operations are displayed  
in order.  
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Exa m p le : To p ro g ra m t h e TV  
b u t t o n  
Adding an Extra  
Function to the  
Component Select  
Buttons  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press VOLUME – and the  
desired Component Select  
button.  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
VOLUME  
Programming the Power-On  
Command of the Selected  
Component (for Sony  
Components only)  
TV  
+
+
–
When the Power-on command is  
programmed, you will hear a beep  
and “POWER ON” appears on the  
display. (The display goes off when  
you release the buttons.)  
When using Sony components, you can  
program the Power-on signal for each  
component on a Component Select  
button. You can select the desired  
component and power it on by just  
pressing that Component Select button.  
POWER  
ON  
To cle a r t h e Po w e r-o n co m m a n d  
Repeat the procedure above.  
You will hear a beep and the following  
display appears.  
POWER  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
1
No t e s  
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
• When a signal has been already learned for a  
Component Select button (see paga 25), the  
Power-on command can not be programmed.  
• When you program another signal using the  
learning function to a Component Select  
button (page 25) for which a Power-on  
command has been already programmed, the  
learned signal overwrites the Power-on  
command. If the learned signal is cleared  
afterward, the Power-on command will also  
be erased and the button will return to its  
status before being programmed.  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
MUTING  
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Exa m p le : To p ro g ra m t h e in p u t  
se le ct sig n a l o f yo u r a m p lifie r t o  
t h e CD b u t t o n  
Adding a Command that is  
Required when Selecting a  
Component  
1 Place the RM-AV2000 head to  
head with your component’s  
remote control.  
In addition to the original function of  
selecting the operating keys and buttons  
of the desired component, the  
Component Select button can have  
another remote control signal by  
“learning” (see page 13).  
Remote control of  
your component  
For example, if you always have to  
change input select of the amplifier to CD  
when listening to the CD player, program  
the signal of “changing the amplifier’s  
input select” to the CD button of this  
Commander. Then whenever you press  
the CD button, it automatically works as  
the original CD Component Select button  
and changes also the amplifier input  
select to CD.  
about 2 – 4 inches  
(5 – 10 cm) away  
RM-AV2000  
2 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press VOLUME + and  
CHANNEL +.  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
RESET  
POWER  
+
+
C+C- V+ V-  
SC1 SC2 SC3 MU  
CD  
OFF  
+
+
D.SKIP  
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
“LEARN” appears and all the  
component names flash.  
PGM  
CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
5
2
LIGHT  
LEARNNG  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
1
2
3
SC1 SC2 SC3  
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
3
3 Press the desired Component  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
Select button.  
+
+
–
±
CD  
–
≠
MUTING  
The selected component name stays  
lit and “LEARN” flashes.  
LEARNNGCD  
Continued  
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Ad d in g a n Ext ra Fu n ct io n t o t h e  
Co m p o n e n t Se le ct Bu t t o n s  
(co n t in u e d )  
Turning Off the Power  
of All Components by a  
Single Button  
Operation  
— Syst e m Po w e r-Off Fu n ct io n (fo r  
So n y Co m p o n e n t s o n ly)  
4 Press and hold down the button  
on the component’s remote  
control (amplifier in this example)  
until you hear a beep.  
INPUT SELECT  
CD  
When the System Power-Off function is  
active, you can turn off all Sony  
components just by pressing the  
COMMANDER OFF button for three  
seconds.  
5 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
To se t t h e Syst e m Po w e r-Off  
fu n ct io n  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press CHANNEL - and  
VOLUME +.  
To cle a r t h e le a rn e d fu n ct io n o f  
t h e Co m p o n e n t Se le ct b u t t o n  
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,  
press VOLUME+ and CHANNEL+.  
2 While pressing the RESET key, press  
the Component Select button which  
you want to clear.  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
+
+
–
+
When the System Power-Off function  
is set, “POWER OFF” appears on the  
display. (The display goes off when  
you release the buttons.)  
No t e  
• Even if that Component Select button has  
been programmed with the Power-on  
command (page 24), you can program any  
signal on it by the procedure above.  
However, the new signal overwrites the  
Power-on command, and even after you clear  
this new signal, the Power-on command will  
not resume.  
POWER  
OFF  
To ca n ce l t h e Syst e m Po w e r-Off  
fu n ct io n  
Repeat the procedure above. The  
following display appears when the  
System Power-Off function is disabled.  
POWER  
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Exa m p le : To a ssig n a CD p la ye r  
t o t h e VCR3 b u t t o n  
Assigning Other  
Components to the  
Component Select  
Buttons  
In addition to using the OPTION button  
as an extra Component Select button,  
assign another component to any  
Component Select button. For example, if  
you have two VCRs and two CD players,  
you can use the VCR3 button as the  
Component Select button for your  
second CD player.  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press VCR3.  
COMMANDER  
VCR3  
OFF  
+
The keys for that component (VCR3)  
flash.  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
C+C- V+ V-  
VCR  
3
POWER  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REC  
PGM  
ANT SW  
No t e  
Once you assign another component to a  
Component Select button, the setting of the  
component code number will be erased. The  
component code number will not return even if  
you reset the newly assigned component and  
turn back to the original component.  
ENTER  
2 While pressing VCR3, press CD.  
VCR3  
CD  
+
The Commander beeps and the keys  
for the new component (CD) flash.  
The new component name (CD) flash  
and the original component name  
(VCR3) stays lit.  
3
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
RESET  
LEARNNG  
C+C- V+ V-  
1
VCR  
3
POWER  
CD  
MU  
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
2
6
9
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
PGM  
+
+
–
7
±
CONTINUE  
–
+10  
REPEAT  
≠
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
MUTING  
Wh e n yo u a ssig n a ca sse t t e d e ck  
(DECK B/A) o n a n o t h e r Co m p o n e n t  
Se le ct b u t t o n  
You cannot assign both decks A and B at a  
time to one button.  
If the desired deck (A or B) is not displayed,  
finish the procedure by pressing  
COMMANDER OFF and press DECK B/ A  
to select the desired deck, and then start  
over from Step 1.  
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Assig n in g Ot h e r Co m p o n e n t s t o  
t h e Co m p o n e n t Se le ct Bu t t o n s  
(co n t in u e d )  
To u se t h e Co m m a n d e r a ft e r  
a ssig n in g o t h e r co m p o n e n t s  
Press the reassigned Component Select  
button. The keys of the new component  
are displayed and you can use the  
desired component. Note however that  
only the original component name is  
displayed.  
3 • If the newly assigned  
component is a Sony  
component, press  
COMMANDER OFF to finish  
this procedure.  
• If you need to set the  
component code, follow the  
steps on pages 8 and 9.  
(In this example, the display would be  
like the one below.)  
Original component  
name  
• If you need to program some  
signals by the “learning”  
function, follow the Steps 1 and  
3 to 6 on pages 13 and 14.  
VCR  
3
POWER  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PGM  
7
No t e s  
CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
• If you hear beeps and “NG” flashes on the  
display when you press the Component  
Select button at Step 1, you can not assign  
another component because some of the keys  
or buttons are already programmed with the  
learning function (see page 25).  
Try the above procedure again after clearing  
the learned signals for that component.  
• You cannot press OPTION in Step 2 even if  
you have assigned a component on the  
OPTION button.  
keys for operating  
a CD player  
To re se t a Co m p o n e n t Se le ct  
b u t t o n t o it s o rig in a l se t t in g  
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,  
press the Component Select button  
which you want to reset.  
2 While pressing the RESET key, press  
that Component Select button again.  
The setting for that Component Select  
button returns to the factory setting.  
To a ssig n a n LD p la ye r (VD) o r a  
Ca b le b o x (CBL) o n a n o t h e r  
Co m p o n e n t Se le ct b u t t o n  
If the desired component (“VD” or  
“CBL”) is not displayed, before Step 3,  
repeat Step 2 again so that desired  
component (“VD”or “CBL”) flashes on  
the display.  
No t e  
If you have programed some signals on any of  
the keys or buttons with the learning function  
(see page 14) after you reassigned your  
component, the two steps above only clears the  
“learned” signals. In this case, perform Step 2  
again to reset to the original Component Select  
button.  
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Exa m p le : To st o re t h e On /Off  
sig n a l o f a n a ir-co n d it io n e r t o  
t h e SYSTEM CONTROL 2 b u t t o n  
Programming a  
Frequently Used Key  
Operation to SYSTEM  
CONTROL Buttons  
1 Place the Commander head to  
head with the remote control of  
the air-conditioner.  
Remote control of  
your component  
In addition to their original System  
Control functions (see page 19), SYSTEM  
CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can be  
programmed to “learn” any remote  
control signal.  
As they operate independently from  
other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2  
or 3 buttons can work as one-touch  
buttons without any preceding operation  
such as pressing a Component Select  
button to select a component.  
This is useful if you prefer having the  
SYSTEM CONTROL button as a “one-  
touch” button for a single operation  
rather than executing a series of  
commands.  
about 2 – 4 inches  
(5 – 10 cm) away  
RM-AV2000  
2 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press CHANNEL + and  
VOLUME +.  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
+
+
+
+
“LEARN” appears and the display  
that stands for the learnable SYSTEM  
CONTROL buttons flash in the  
display panel.  
3
5
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
LEARNNG  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
1
2
3
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
SC1 SC2 SC3  
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
If a signal has been learned on that  
button, the display stays lit. If you  
want to program on that button, clear  
the signal first (page 30).  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
MUTING  
2
Continued  
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Usin g Ot h e r Fu n ct io n s  
Pro g ra m m in g a Fre q u e n t ly Use d  
Ke y Op e ra t io n t o SYSTEM CONTROL  
Bu t t o n s (co n t in u e d )  
Locking the Controls  
— Ho ld Fu n ct io n  
To prevent accidental operation, you can  
lock all the buttons with the Hold  
function.  
3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL  
button you want to teach.  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
2
POWER  
CD  
“LEARN” flashes and the display for  
the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL  
button stays lit.  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PGM  
7
CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
LEARN  
SC2  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
1
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
4 Press and hold down the button  
of the remote control until you  
hear a beep.  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
AIR CONDITIONER  
MUTING  
ONOFF  
If the ≥ key is not displayed, press any  
button before you start.  
“LEARN” display stops flashing and  
stays lit.  
1 While pressing the ≥ key, press  
COMMANDER OFF.  
COMMANDER  
If yo u h e a r b e e p s a n d “ NG”  
fla sh e s o n t h e d isp la y  
Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and  
4 again.  
OFF  
+
5 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
The Commander beeps and “OFF” is  
displayed.  
OFF  
To cle a r t h e le a rn e d re m o t e  
co n t ro l sig n a l  
1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF,  
press VOLUME + and CHANNEL+.  
2 While pressing the RESET key, press  
SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2, or 3.  
To u n lo ck t h e co n t ro l  
While pressing the “OFF” key, press  
COMMANDER OFF. “OFF” disappears  
from the display.  
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2 Press the OFF key.  
Protecting your  
settings and “learned”  
signals  
OFF  
— Pre se t Lo ck fu n ct io n  
All the component names stop  
falshing and stay lit, and “ON”  
flashes.  
You can lock the Commander so that you  
can not change, add, or clear any of your  
component code settings (page 8),  
“learned” signals (pages 13, 25, 29, etc.),  
System Control settings, (page 20),  
volume setting (page 18), or System  
Power-off setting (page 26).  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
ON  
3 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
OFF  
Wh e n t h e p re se t lo ck is o n  
If you try to set a component code  
number (page 8) or perform learning  
(page 13), you will hear beeps and “NG”  
flashes on the display.  
2
3
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
To u n lo ck t h e p re se t lo ck  
To unlock the preset lock, follow the  
same procedure as the above and press  
“ON” in Step 2. “OFF” appears on the  
display.  
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
±
–
≠
MUTING  
1
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press MUTING.  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
MUTING  
+
All the component names flash and  
“OFF” key appears.  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
OFF  
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1 While pressing COMMANDER  
OFF, press CHANNEL + and  
VOLUME –.  
Changing the Auto  
Power-Off Time of the  
Commander  
The Commander is preset at the factory  
to switch the power off automatically  
after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto  
Power-Off). To change this time, perform  
the following procedure.  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
+
+
+
–
The number which shows the current  
Power-Off time of the Commander  
stays lit, and other numbers flash.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
You can set the Auto Power-Off time up  
to 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, or  
disable the Auto Power-Off function.  
No t e  
The Auto Power-Off function only turns off the  
power of the Commander, but not of the  
component.  
2 Press one of the 1 – 9 keys to  
select the Auto Power-Off time, or  
press the 0 key to disable the  
Auto Power-off function.  
OFF  
DISPLAY  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
7
For example, to set the Auto Power-  
Off time to 20 minutes, press the 2  
key.  
+10  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
1
2
3
2
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
+
+
–
The Commander beeps, and “2” stops  
flashing and stays lit.  
±
1
–
≠
MUTING  
3 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
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The number which shows current  
Automatic-Off time and the arrow  
indicating the current brightness of  
the backlight stay lit. Other numbers  
and the opposite arrow will flash.  
Adjusting the Backlight  
of the Display Window  
The Commander is preset at the factory  
to bright backlight, and to switch off the  
backlight automatically after 10 seconds.  
To change this setting, perform the  
following procedure.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
You can adjust the backlight Automatic-  
Off time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds  
in the units of 10 seconds) and the  
brightness (bright or dim).  
2 Press one of the 1 – 9 keys to  
select the Off time.  
For example, to set the Automatic-Off  
time to 20 seconds, press the 2 key.  
OFF  
1
4
2
5
8
3
6
9
2
2
7
+10  
3
4
SYSTEM CONTROL  
COMMANDER  
OFF  
LIGHT  
The Commander beeps and “2 “ stops  
flashing and stays lit.  
1
2
3
TV  
VCR1  
CD  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
OPTION  
AMP  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
3 Press the > or . key, to select the  
brightness.  
CHANNEL  
VOLUME  
1
+
+
–
±
To brighten, press >, to dim, press ..  
–
≠
MUTING  
1 While pressing COMMANDER  
The Commander beeps and the  
chosen arrow stays lit.  
OFF, press LIGHT.  
COMMANDER  
LIGHT  
OFF  
4 Press COMMANDER OFF.  
+
COMMANDER  
OFF  
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Precautions  
Specifications  
• Do not drop the unit or give a shock to  
the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not leave the unit in a location hear  
heat sources, or in a place subject to  
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand,  
moisture, rain or mechanical shock.  
• Do not put foreign objects into the unit.  
Should any liquid or solid object fall  
into the unit, have it checked by  
qualified personnel before operating  
the unit any further.  
• Do not expose the remote control  
detectors of your components to direct  
sunlight or other strong illumination.  
Too much light there can interfere with  
remote control operations.  
• 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.  
Op e ra t in g d ist a n ce  
Approx. 10 meters (32.8 ft.) (varies depending  
on components of different manufacturers)  
Po w e r re q u ire m e n t s  
Remote control: Four size AA (R6) batteries  
Backlight: Two size AA (R6) batteries  
Ba t t e ry life  
Approx. 6 months (varies depending on  
frequency of use)  
Dim e n sio n s  
Approx. 120 x 175 x 45 mm (w x h x d) (4 3/  
4
x
7 x 1 13  
/
16  
in.)  
Ma ss  
290 g (10.22 oz.) (not including batteries)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Maintenance  
Clean the surface with a soft cloth sightly  
moistened with water or a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of solvent  
such as alcohol, benzine or thinner as  
they may damage the finish of the  
surface.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the  
batteries (page 6), then check the items below.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
You cannot operate the  
components.  
• Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is  
approximately 10m (32.8 ft.).  
• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the compoent,  
and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the  
component.  
• Power on the components first, if necessary.  
• Make sure you have pressed the correct Component Select button. In  
case of DBS/ CBL, DVD or DECK B/ A, make sure the desired  
component is displayed.  
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example,  
if your component didn’t come with a remote commander, it probably  
isn’t capable of being controlled by a remote commander.  
• If your visual components are connected to an audio system, make sure  
you’ve set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume  
of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System”. (page 18)  
You cannot operate the  
components even after  
setting the component  
code numbers.  
• Set the component code correctly (page 8). If the code that is listed first  
for your component doesn’t work, try all the codes for your component  
in the order in which they are listed in the supplied “Component Code  
Numbers”.  
• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do not  
function correctly even after you have set the component codes, then  
use the learning function to program the remote control signals for the  
component. (page 13)  
You cannot operate a  
component even after  
you programmed the  
remote control signals  
with the “learning”  
function.  
• Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals.  
If not, try the learning procedure again. (page 13)  
“NG” flashes during  
learning.  
• Clear infrequently used learned keys (page 15), then carry out learning  
operations.  
• See “For accurate learning” on page 15 and try the learning procedure  
again. (page 13)  
“NG” displays during  
learning.  
• Another remote control signal has been already programmed on that  
key or button by the learning function. Clear learned functions (page 16)  
and then try the learning procedure again. (page 13)  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Symptom  
Remedy  
A system control  
program does not  
function correctly.  
• Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct  
order. (page 20)  
• Try changing the orientation of the Commander. If that does not help,  
try placing the components as close to each other as possible.  
• Check the status of the components and make sure that you have set the  
components properly to receive commands from the SYSTEM  
CONTROL buttons.  
The power of the  
Commander turns off by  
itself.  
• This Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off  
automatically after 10 minutes if left unused. (Auto Power-Off, page 32)  
You can change the power-off time from 10 to 90 minutes, or set the  
Commander not to power off automatically.  
Fo r t h e cu st o m e rs in t h e U.S.A  
Cu st o m e r Su p p o rt In fo rm a t io n  
After you have read through this manual, if  
you still can not get the Remote Commander to  
work properly, call the Sony Customer Support  
Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.  
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Ap p e n d ix  
Table of Preset  
Functions  
TV  
VCR 1, 2, 3  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
POWER  
To turn on and off.  
POWER  
To turn on and off.  
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel.  
For example, to change to  
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel. For  
example, to change to channel  
5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5  
and ENTER).  
channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or,  
press 5 and ENTER).  
TV/ VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
To change the input mode.  
TV/ VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
To change the input mode.  
To display the current  
channel on TV.  
To display the on-screen  
menu.  
WIDE  
SLEEP  
To switch to WIDE.  
0
(
To rewind.  
To play.  
To operate SLEEP function on  
the TV (Works only for a TV  
with SLEEP function).  
)
REC  
To fast-forward.  
To record, press ( while  
pressing REC. First release  
(, then release REC.  
MENU  
>
To call up the MENU display.  
To move the cursor upward.  
RECALL  
To operate JUMP,  
p
To stop.  
FLASHBACK or CHANNEL  
RETURN function on the TV  
depending on the setting of  
the TV’s manufacturer.  
P
To pause.  
ANT SW  
CH +/ –  
To switch the antenna output.  
Channel up: +  
?
.
To move the cursor to the left.  
Channel down: –  
To move the cursor  
downward.  
/
To move the cursor to the  
right.  
CH +/ –  
Channel up: +  
Channel down: –  
Volume up: +  
VOL +/ –  
MUTING  
Volume down: –  
To mute the volume on the  
TV. Press again to turn  
muting off.  
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Ta b le o f Pre se t Fu n ct io n s  
(co n t in u e d )  
DVD  
VD (LD player)  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
POWER  
1 – 9, 0  
+10  
To turn to the power on and  
off.  
Power  
1 – 9, 0  
To turn on and off.  
To select the track number. 0  
selects track 10.  
To select track numbers  
above 10, see the descriptions  
on the +10 button below.  
Number buttons: To set items  
selected from the screen.  
To select numbers 10 and  
above.  
+10  
To select numbers 10 and  
above.  
ENTER  
To enter the setting. To set  
items selected from the  
screen.  
ENTER  
To enter the setting.  
AUDIO  
To change the sound.  
DISPLAY  
To show the current play  
status on the screen.  
DISPLAY  
To show the current play  
status on the screen.  
0
(
To rewind.  
To play.  
0
To rewind.  
(
To play.  
)
p
To fast-forward.  
To stop.  
)
To fast-foward  
To switch the subtitle.  
SUB TITLE  
P
To pause.  
SUB TITLE  
ON/ OFF  
To switch the subtitle on and  
off.  
CLEAR  
To clear the selected  
characters from the screen.  
ANGLE  
p
To switch angle.  
CH +  
CH –  
To proceed to the next  
location or song.  
To stop.  
To proceed to the previous  
location or song.  
P
To pause.  
TITLE  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
>
To display the title menu.  
To display the DVD menu.  
To set or adjust menu items.  
To move the cursor upward.  
EXECUTE  
To execute items selected  
from the screen.  
CLEAR  
To clear the selected  
characters from the screen.  
RETURN  
To return to the last previous  
screen.  
?
.
To move the cursor to the left.  
To move the cursor  
downward.  
/
To move the cursor to the  
right.  
CH +  
CH –  
To proceed to the next  
location or song.  
To proceed to the previous  
location or song.  
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DBS  
CBL (Cable box)  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
POWER  
To turn on and off.  
POWER  
1 – 9, 0  
To turn on and off.  
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel.  
For example, to change to  
To change the channel.  
For example, to change to  
channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or ,  
press 5 and ENTER.)  
channel 5, press0 and 5 ( or,  
press 5 and ENTER)  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
To turn on the display.  
RECALL  
CH +/ –  
To tune to the last tuned  
station.  
To bring up Master Guide.  
Channel up :+  
FAVORITE  
To use the “FAVORITE”  
function.  
Channel down : –  
TV/ DBS  
To switch the output of the  
DBS receiver to the TV.  
(When you connect a TV  
cable or anntenna to the  
receiver, the output switches  
between a TV and DBS  
program.)  
MENU  
>
To call up the MENU display.  
To move the cursor upward.  
EXECUTE  
To bring up the Station Index  
when a program guide is not  
displayed.  
To select the channel that is  
highlighted.  
RECALL  
To tune to the last tuned  
station.  
?
.
To move the cursor to the left.  
To move the cursor  
downward.  
/
To move the cursor to the  
right.  
CH +/ –  
Channel up : +  
Channel down : –  
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Ta b le o f Pre se t Fu n ct io n s  
(co n t in u e d )  
AMP  
CD  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
POWER  
VIDEO 1  
To turn on and off.  
POWER  
1 – 9, 0  
To turn on and off.  
To select the input source:  
VIDEO 1  
To select the track number. 0  
selects track 10.  
To select track numbers  
above 10, see the  
descripttions on the +10  
button below.  
VIDEO 2  
VIDEO 3  
VDP  
To select the input source:  
VIDEO 2  
To select the input source:  
VIDEO 3  
+10  
To select numbers 10 and  
above.  
To select the input source:  
VDP  
ENTER  
D.SKIP  
0
To enter the setting.  
To select next disk.  
To rewind.  
TV  
To select the input source: TV  
TAPE  
To select the input source:  
TAPE  
(
To play.  
DAT/ MD  
To select the input source:  
DAT/ MD  
)
To fast-forward.  
To stop.  
CD  
To select the input source: CD  
p
TUNER  
To select the input source:  
TUNER  
P
To pause.  
PGM  
To use for program play.  
To clear the setting.  
To play in random order.  
PHONO  
To select the input source:  
PHONO  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
CONTINUE  
MENU  
>
To call up the MENU display.  
To move the cursor upward.  
To shift band (FM/ AM)  
To select continuous play  
mode.  
SHIFT  
?
REPEAT  
CH +  
To select repeat play mode.  
To select the previous track.  
To select the next track.  
To move the cursor to the left.  
.
To move the cursor  
downward.  
CH –  
/
To move the cursor to the  
right.  
CH +/ –  
Presetting frequency up: +,  
down: –  
Tuning frequency up: +,  
dwon: –  
VOL +/ –  
MUTING  
Volume up: +  
Volume down: –  
To mute the volume on the  
AMP. Press again to turn  
muting off.  
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MD  
DAT  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
POWER  
1 – 9, 0  
To turn on and off.  
POWER  
1 – 9, 0  
ENTER  
0
To turn on and off.  
To select the track number. 0  
selects track 10.  
To select track numbers  
above 10, see the descriptions  
on the +10 button below.  
To select a program number.  
To enter the setting.  
To rewind.  
(
To play.  
+10  
To select numbers 10 and  
above.  
)
To fast-forward.  
REC  
To record, press ( while  
pressing REC.  
First release (, then release  
ENTER  
0
To enter the setting.  
To rewind.  
REC.  
(
To play.  
p
To stop.  
)
Too fast-forward.  
P
To pause.  
REC  
To record, press ( while  
pressing REC.  
R
Record muting.  
First release (, then release  
REC.  
REPEAT  
CH +  
CH –  
To select repeat play mode.  
To proceed to the next song.  
p
To stop.  
To proceed to the previous  
song.  
P
To pause.  
PGM  
To use for program play.  
To clear the setting.  
To play in random order.  
CLEAR  
SHUFFLE  
CONTINUE  
To select continuous play  
mode.  
REPEAT  
CH +  
To select repeat play mode.  
To select the previous track.  
To select the next track.  
CH –  
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Ta b le o f Pre se t Fu n ct io n s  
(co n t in u e d )  
DECK B/A  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
DSP (Digital Surround  
Processor)  
D.SKIP  
To select the tape deck : Deck  
A or B (dual cassette deck  
only).  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
AUDIO  
To select the DPC mode  
0
9
To rewind.  
To reverse.  
To play.  
DISPLAY  
To change the display  
Input select <.  
<
>
(
Input select >.  
)
REC  
To fast-forward.  
SOUNDFIELD To turn on/ off the sound  
ON/ OFF  
GENRE  
MODE  
>
fields  
To record, press ( while  
pressing REC. First release  
(, then release REC. To  
record, press 9 while  
pressing REC. First release  
9, then release REC.  
To select a sound field genre.  
To select a sound field mode.  
Digital processing control  
To make a test tone.  
.
T.TONE  
?
p
P
R
To stop.  
Digital processing control <.  
Digital processing control  
Digital processing control >.  
To pause.  
.
.
Record muting.  
/
TUNER  
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION  
POWER  
1 – 9, 0  
+10  
To turn on and off.  
Number buttons  
To select numbers 10 and  
above.  
ENTER  
>
To enter the setting.  
Tuning down.  
<
Tuning up.  
BAND  
CH +  
CH –  
To select FM/ AM.  
Preset tuning +.  
Preset tuning –.  
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LCD Touch Key Display Table  
Me m o fo r co m p o n e n t se le ct b u t t o n s  
If you assign other components on Component Select buttons, use the space below as  
your meno.  
TV  
VCR1  
VCR2  
VCR3  
DVD  
DBS/CBL  
New component n  
AMP  
CD  
MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER  
OPTION  
New component n  
Ke ys fo r e a ch co m p o n e n t  
The followings are the tables of the keys available for each component, which are useful  
if you use them as a memorandum of learned keys.  
TV  
RESET  
TV  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
WIDE  
REC  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MENU  
ANT SW  
EXECUTE  
RECALL  
+10  
P
IN  
P
ENTER  
Continued  
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VCR 1  
RESET  
VCR1  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SLEEP  
ANT SW  
WIDE  
REC  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MENU  
EXECUTE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
CLEAR  
ENTER  
VCR 2  
RESET  
VCR12  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
WIDE  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REC  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MENU  
ANT SW  
EXECUTE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
CLEAR  
ENTER  
VCR 3  
RESET  
VCR1 3  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
WIDE  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REC  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MENU  
ANT SW  
EXECUTE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
CLEAR  
ENTER  
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DVD  
RESET  
DVD  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
AUDIO  
ANGLE  
MENU  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
6
9
SUBTITLE  
TITLE  
DVD MENU  
EXECUTE  
RETURN  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
VD  
(LD player)  
RESET  
VD  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
D.SKIP  
WIDE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ANGLE  
PGM  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
EXECUTE  
REPEAT  
GENRE  
MODE  
CONTINUE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
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DBS  
RESET  
DBS  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
GUIDE  
TUNER  
FAVORITE  
SELECT  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO  
WIDE  
TV/DBS  
ANGLE  
MENU  
TITLE  
7
ANT SW  
EXECUTE  
RECALL  
+10  
P
IN  
P
ENTER  
CBL  
(cable box)  
RESET  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
CBL  
MU  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
WIDE  
TITLE  
REC  
7
MENU  
ANT SW  
EXECUTE  
RECALL  
+10  
P
IN  
P
ENTER  
AMP  
RESET  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
AMP  
MU  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VIDEO1  
TAPE  
VIDEO2  
DAT/MD  
GENRE  
VIDEO3  
CD  
VDP  
TV  
TUNER  
PHONO  
EXECUTE  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MODE  
T.TONE  
+10  
ENTER  
SHIFT  
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CD  
RESET  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
CD  
MU  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
D.SKIP  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
ANGLE  
6
9
SUBTITLE  
PGM  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
EXECUTE  
REPEAT  
GENRE  
MODE  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
MD  
RESET  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MD  
MU  
DISPLAY  
D.SKIP  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REC  
DAT/MD  
PGM  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
GENRE  
MODE  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
POWER  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
DAT  
RESET  
C+C- V+ V-  
MD  
MU  
DISPLAY  
D.SKIP  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REC  
DAT/MD  
PGM  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
GENRE  
MODE  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
REPEAT  
SHUFFLE  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
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LCD To u ch Ke y Disp la y Ta b le (co n t in u e d )  
DECK A  
RESET  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
DECK  
A
D.SKIP  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SLEEP  
REC  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
GENRE  
MODE  
RETURN  
+10  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
DECK B  
RESET  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
DECK  
B
MU  
D.SKIP  
TAPE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SLEEP  
REC  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
GENRE  
MODE  
RETURN  
+10  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
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TUNER  
RESET  
TUNER  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
MU  
DISPLAY  
SLEEP  
FAVORITE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
AUDIO  
WIDE  
ANGLE  
MENU  
6
9
TUNER  
PHONO  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
ANT SW  
SHIFT  
EXECUTE  
+10  
ENTER  
BAND  
Digital  
RESET  
TUNER  
POWER  
C+C- V+ V-  
Surround  
Processor  
(DSP)  
MU  
INPUT  
DISPLAY  
SELECT  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO  
TAPE  
TV  
DAT/MD  
GENRE  
CD  
TUNER  
PHONO  
EXECUTE  
SOUND  
FIELD  
ON/OFF  
7
MODE  
T.TONE  
+10  
ENTER  
SHIFT  
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Full display  
You can use the  
following tables  
as a  
memorandum  
for the OPTION  
button or for  
any component.  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
C+C- V+ V-  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
POWER  
ON OFF  
OFF  
SC1 SC2 SC3 MU  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV/VIDEO  
D.SKIP  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
FAVORITE  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
VDP  
TV  
TV/DBS  
ANGLE  
REC  
CD  
SLEEP  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
WIDE  
4
7
SUBTITLE  
TAPE  
DAT/MD  
TUNER  
PGM  
PHONO  
TITLE  
SOUND  
FIELD  
DVD MENU  
MENU  
MODE  
ANT SW  
GENRE  
EXECUTE  
REPEAT  
ON/OFF  
T.TONE  
RECALL  
CLEAR  
BAND  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
SHIFT  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
C+C- V+ V-  
SC1 SC2 SC3 MU  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
POWER  
ON OFF  
OFF  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV/VIDEO  
D.SKIP  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
FAVORITE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
VDP  
TV  
TV/DBS  
ANGLE  
REC  
CD  
SLEEP  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
WIDE  
SUBTITLE  
TAPE  
DAT/MD  
TUNER  
PGM  
PHONO  
TITLE  
SOUND  
FIELD  
DVD MENU  
7
MENU  
MODE  
ANT SW  
GENRE  
EXECUTE  
REPEAT  
ON/OFF  
T.TONE  
RECALL  
CLEAR  
BAND  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
SHIFT  
RESET  
LEARNNG  
C+C- V+ V-  
SC1 SC2 SC3 MU  
TV VCR123 DVD DBS TUNER  
AMP MD DECK CBL CD AB OP  
POWER  
ON OFF  
OFF  
INPUT  
SELECT  
TV/VIDEO  
D.SKIP  
DISPLAY  
GUIDE  
FAVORITE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO  
VIDEO1  
VIDEO2  
VIDEO3  
VDP  
TV  
TV/DBS  
ANGLE  
REC  
CD  
SLEEP  
SUBTITLE  
ON/OFF  
WIDE  
SUBTITLE  
TAPE  
DAT/MD  
TUNER  
PGM  
PHONO  
TITLE  
SOUND  
FIELD  
DVD MENU  
7
MENU  
MODE  
ANT SW  
GENRE  
EXECUTE  
REPEAT  
ON/OFF  
T.TONE  
RECALL  
CLEAR  
BAND  
RETURN  
CONTINUE  
+10  
P
IN  
P
SHUFFLE  
ENTER  
SHIFT  
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Quick Reference of Operations  
To  
Press  
For details, see  
Set a component code  
page 8  
COMMANDER OFF + MUTING  
Program to the keys or  
buttons on a  
component (learning  
function)  
page 13  
COMMANDER OFF + Component Select  
COMMANDER OFF + OPTION  
Assign a component  
to the OPTION button  
page 17  
page 27  
Assign other  
components to the  
Component Select  
buttons  
Component Select + Component Select  
Change the volume  
control setting  
page 18  
page 20  
page 26  
page 24  
COMMANDER OFF + VOL+ + VOL–  
COMMANDER OFF + SYSTEM CONTROL (1, 2, 3)  
COMMANDER OFF + CH– + VOL+  
Program the System  
Control function  
Set the System Power-  
Off function  
Program the Power-on  
command to the  
Component Select  
buttons  
COMMANDER OFF + VOL– + Component Select  
COMMANDER OFF + CH+ + VOL+  
Program a command  
to the SYSTEM  
CONTROL buttons or  
Component Select  
buttons  
page 25, 29  
Set the Auto Power-  
Off time  
page 32  
page 33  
COMMANDER OFF + CH+ + VOL–  
COMMANDER OFF + LIGHT  
Set the Auto-Off time/  
brightness of the  
Backlight  
Lock the Remote  
Commander  
page 30  
page 12  
page 12  
≥ + COMMANDER OFF  
Select the input select  
of a TV directly  
TV/VIDEO + 0 – 6 keys  
Start recording  
REC +  
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MUTING button 7, 19  
Index  
O
A
OPTION button 17  
Assigning other components  
to Component Select buttons 27  
to OPTION button 17  
Auto Power-Off  
P, Q, R  
Power-On command  
System Control Function 20  
Adding to the Component Select button  
24  
of the Commander 32  
of the backlight 33  
Power-off command  
B
See “System Power-Off function” 20  
Preset components 8  
Preset Lock Function 31  
Backlight  
batteries 6  
adjusting 33  
Batteries 6  
S
SYSTEM CONTROL buttons  
System Control Function 20  
Programming a frequently used  
command 29  
C
CHANNEL button 7  
Clearing/ Changing  
System Power-Off function 20  
a learned signal 16, 26, 30  
System Control function 23  
Code number 8  
Component Select buttons  
to add an extra function 24  
to assign other components 27  
COMMANDER OFF button 7  
T, U  
Troubleshooting 35  
V, W, X, Y, Z  
VOLUME buttons 7, 18  
Volume Control 7, 18  
E
Erasing  
See “Clearing/ Changing”  
H, I, J  
Hold Function 30  
L
LCD  
auto-off time 33  
brightness 33  
touch keys 43  
Learning Function 13  
LIGHT button 7, 33  
Locking the controls 30  
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