2-055-287-12(1) Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions RM-AV3100 © 2004 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. WARNING You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ­ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For the customers in the USA Owner's Record The model number is located on the front panel. The serial number is located on the inner side of the battery compartment. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RM-AV3100 Serial No. 2 Features The RM-AV3100 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. Customizing 258 labels of control keys in the dot matrix LCD with dot matrix makes label customizing possible. A total of 258 labels on the LCD, such as component labels, macro labels, etc., can be customized. A label of up to 8 letters with digits, characters or symbols can be selected and displayed. Control of 18 components Control of a maximum of 18 components (TV, STB, VCR, DVD, CD, AMP, etc.) is possible. Components are selectable with 6 buttons on the Commander for the components frequently used and 12 keys on the LCD (displayed by pressing the OTHER button). Component Select buttons of light storage type are easy-to-operate and visible in the dark. Setting a maximum of 45 macro commands of a maximum of 32 successive steps A maximum of 45 macro commands which provide a maximum of 32 successive steps by pressing a single button can be set (15 system control macros, 18 component macros, and 12 timer macros). Macro execution speed is changeable. All power on/off macro commands for Sony components are preset at the factory. Clock display and timer function Using a maximum of 12 timer macros, timer control of automatic on/off and other controls (such as recording, stopping, etc.) of each component are possible. Centralized control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for your Sony AV components. Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting their code numbers (page 12). Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate nonpreset components or functions (page 20). 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 50). Multi component in one screen When you operate a lot of equipment all together, you need not change the screen. When watching a DVD, the DVD run system key, the Power key for TV and Receiver or the input change key can be displayed on one screen, and it can be operated, without switching the screen. Alias function Keys memorized on other screen can be link, it is not necessary to learning again. For example, it is useful to display the Power key for TV or the input change key on the CABLE screen (page 74). Key macro function allows you to select a channel with a single key Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on macro keys. If you set the key operations for entering a channel number on a macro key, you can select the channel by pressing that macro key (page 62). Easy-to-operate touch key LCD with blue back light 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. 3 Table of Contents Getting Started Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 6 Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 7 When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 8 Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................. 8 Setting the clock for the first time after installing batteries ............................................ 8 Adjusting the clock after setting the clock ...................................................................... 10 Basic Operations Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ............................................... 12 Setting a component code ................................................................................................. 12 Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 15 Finding a component code with the Search function .................................................... 16 Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 18 To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 19 Notes on operating your components ............................................................................. 19 Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations -- Learning Function ................................ 20 For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 26 Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 26 Advanced Features Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System ................. 30 Executing a Series of Commands -- System Control Functions ......................................... 32 Programming a series of commands for the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or the Label keys .............................................................................................................. 33 Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 39 Programming a series of commands for the Component Select buttons or the Label keys .............................................................................................................. 39 Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 41 To change the component macro executing time ........................................................... 43 Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 44 Programming the Power-On command of the selected component (for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 44 Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 46 Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons or the Label Keys .......... 48 Copying the settings of a Component Select button or a Label key to another button or key ....................................................................... 48 Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons or Label Keys .................................................................................................................... 50 Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 53 Learning up to 4 signals to one key ................................................................................... 53 Transferring Data between Commanders ........................................................................... 56 Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 56 Receiving the data .............................................................................................................. 59 4 Executing a 4-Step Macro with a Single Key Press -- Key Macro Function ....................... 62 Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 64 Setting the new timer program ......................................................................................... 64 Changing the program already set or changing another program that you select ... 69 Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) .......................................................................... 74 Using Other Functions Locking the Controls -- Hold Function ............................................................................... 76 Protecting your Settings -- Setting Lock Function ............................................................ 77 Setting the Automatic-Off Time of the Display Window .................................................... 78 Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 79 Setting the Key-Touch Beep ................................................................................................ 82 Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Window .................................................................. 83 Changing the Names of the Label Keys or the Component Names on the Mode Display Key ................................................................................................. 84 Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation .................................................... 86 Erasing All the Settings ....................................................................................................... 88 Additional Information Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 90 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 90 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 90 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 91 Appendix Table of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 95 TV .......................................................................................................................................... 95 STB (Digital Satellite) ......................................................................................................... 96 STB2 (Digital Cable box) .................................................................................................... 97 VCR, VCR2, VCR3 .............................................................................................................. 98 DVD, DVD2 ......................................................................................................................... 99 CD ....................................................................................................................................... 100 AMP ....................................................................... ...