Sony rm v 701 owners manual

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SONY

Remote Commander
Operating Instructions

3-864v792-1 1(1)

RM-V701N801

Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)

©1998 by Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

For the customers in the USA.
WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
' Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
' Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for RM-V7tll and RMVVin.
Before you start reading, check your model number. RM-V70l is the
model used for illustration purp Arty differences in operation
are clearly indicated in lhe text, {or 'xarnple, RMVV701 only.

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Setting Up the Remote Commander

Before you can start using the Commander, you must first set it up

This manual describes everything you need to know to set up the

Commander, including:

' Preparing the batteries.

I Presetting the Commander with the codes for your TV, VCR, Cable
box, DBS tuner, and other audio components.

About Presetfing the Commander

The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand
components.

If youre using the Commander with a Sony component, you wont
need to preset the Commander before you start using it.

To set up the Commander to use with other (non»Sony)
manufacturers components, or to use with a component that is not
preset at the factory, youll need to follow the instructions in this
manual to preset the Commander With the correct code number for
your components. (See the supplied Component Code Numbers

also.)

Position Factory setting Component that can be preset
VISUAL
TV Sony TV TV

CABLE - Cable box/DES tuner/Receiver

(Amplifier)/CD player/Tape deck/

Position Factory setting Component that can be preset
AUDIO

AMP Sony receiver
, Cable box/DES tuner/Receiver
TN E 5" PC ded (Amplified/CD player/Tape deck/
AVZ Sony MD deck MD deck/ DAT deck/TV/VCR
CD Sony CD player
Notes

- The Commander can be set up to operate only one component on
each position of the slide switch - unless their code numbers
happen to be the same. For example, you cannot set up the
Commander to operate a Sony TV and a Panasonic TV
simultaneously (because they use different code numbers).

v You may not be able to operate even a Sony brand component with
the factory presetting. In such a case, follow the procedure in
Setting the Code."

AVI/DBS Sony Begum MDdeck/DAT deck/TV/VCR
VCR Sony VHS VCR VCR

(VTRB)

Installing the Batteries (RM-V701 only)
Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)

batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the + and - on the batteries with the + and - on the

battery compartment.

When to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the
Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn
out. Replace the batteries with new ones.

Notes

Replace both batteries with new ones.

- Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries;
otherwise, your setting of the code numbers will be erased.

Notes on Batteries

' Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of
batteries together.

- lf the electrolyte inside the battery should lealt, wipe the
contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and
replace the old batteries with new ones. Toprevent the electrolyte
from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the
Commander for along period of time.

charging the batteries (RM-V801 only)

Before operating the Commander
BC sure to set the star1 switch at the rear to ON using a ball-point pen

tip, etc.

Start switch

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Do not attempt to change the position of the switch after you have
set it. Doing so may erase the preset component code number stored
in the memory of the Commander.

Charging the internal rechargeable battery with the
Solar Cells

This Commander is equipped with a solar cell that charges the
internal rechargeable battery if you keep the Commander in a well-
lighted place such as by a window.

Therefore, you will not need to replace the battery.

Notes

0 Be sure to keep the Commander with the front lacing upward and
in a well-lighted place. lfyou keep the Commander placed upside
down or in a dark place for an extended period of timtthe internal
rechargeable battery will not be charged. If you continue using it
without charging, the rechargeable battery will be completely
discharged.

- When the rechargeable battery becomes discharged, the operating
range of the Commander becomes narrower. Be sure to charge the
battery periodically by placing the Commander in a place such as
by a window that lets in sufficient light.

0 Do not place the Commander in a place subject to direct sunlight.

0 It 7 after tryong all the codes listed for your component _ you still
cannot get the Conunander to work properly, try the search
method described in Searching for the Correct Code.

Tip

Use the label (supplied) to write down the code numbers of your
components. Then affix the label to the back of the Commander.

3 Press and release the 5 (Set) button.
4 Press and release the CH+ button. Then press

Setting the Code
Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use
with the Commander.

Step 1: Entering the Code Number

1 See the supplied Component Code Numbers, and find the code
number in double figures for the desired component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number thats
listed first to complete the steps below.
For example, if you're setting up a Philips VCR, you would use
the code number 13.
If your component isnt listed, see Searching for the Correct
Code.

2 Set the VISUAL/AUDIO selector to VISUAL 5" °'°
(to set up on the TV, CABLE, AV1/DES or vca fl
position) or AUDIO (to set up on the AMP, s , 7. .
TAPE, sz or CD position). H.113] gm)

3 Set the slide switch to the position of the AVMJ, E"? J
desired component. - Q_l Q. 1
Note

On each of the CABLE, AV1/D85, AMP, TAPE, AVZ, and CD
positions, components are assigned-at the factory as shown in the
table in "Setting Up the Remote Commander.

But you can also assign other components on these positions. For
details, see Changing the Component Type of the Positions."

4 Press and release the S (Set) button. @E)
5 Enter the components code number. For 0 0
example, if youre entering the code for a
Philips VCR, you would press and release I, VOW COdE
Number

then press and release 3.
6 Press and release the ENTER button to store the

code number in the Commanders memory.
7 Go to Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works to finish
setting up.

Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works

1 Power on the component you want to set up.

2 Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press a button
to check if that button works.
For example, press the POWER button to see if it worlG on your
component .

3 Check that the other buttons of the Commander is operating the
corresponding functions of the component.

If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...

- First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your component (see the supplied "Component Code
Numbers").

6 When the Contact code is found, press and

Searching for the Correct Code

If youve tried all the code numbers listed for your component and

you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is

not listed in the "Component Code Numbers table), try these steps.

1 Power on the component you want to set up. Insert a tape or disc
if messed m... .m

2 so the VISUAL/AUDIO selector and the slide M
switch to the position that corresponds to the
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For 5....
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(30 s
and release the POWER button.

component.
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5 Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.

Each time you press the Cite button and then the POWER button,
a new code number will be transmitted.

Keep trying until your component operates by receiving the
transmitted signal from the Commander (e.g., the power turns off,
the CH4» function works, playback starts, etc). Be patient as you
do this; it may take 50 or 60 tries until the correct code number is
located .

release the ENTER button to store the code
number in the Commanders memory.

7 Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of

your component by pressing the corresponding buttons on the
Commander. If they seem to bc working properly, youre done
setting up the Commander.

If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and

search tor another Code. As the searching always starts from 01, it
will stop again at the same code as the last searching. Pass the code
and continue searching until the next code by which the component
operates.

If you still cannot get the, Commander to work properly, see

"Troubleshooting,"

2 Set the slide switch to the position whose

Changing the Component Type of the
Positions

At the factory, components are assigned to each position of the slide

switch as shown in the table in Setting Up the Remote
Commander."

By completing the following procedure, you can change this setting

so that you can set up other components on any of these positions
except for the TV and VCR positions.

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component type is to be changed.
Note

You cannot change the component type on the TV and VCR
positions.

3 Press and release the 5 (Set) billion. @
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1 Set the VISUAL/AUDIO selector to VISUAL (to
set up on CABLE or AV1/OBS position) or
AUDIO (to set up on AMP, TAPE, AVZ or CD
position). .

4 Press and release the I (stop) button.