Basic Operations

Programming the Remote Control

The remote control is preset to operate Sony brand video equipment.

Sony Equipment

Programmable Code Number

BD/DVD

101

(Sony Blu-ray Disc Player)

 

 

 

DVR/VCR

901

(Sony Dream System)

 

 

 

SAT/CABLE

801

(Sony Satellite Receiver)

 

 

 

Follow the steps below to program your TV’s remote control to operate non-Sony video equipment.

Find the three-digit code for your equipment from the “Manufacturer’s Codes” listed on page 25. If more than one code number is listed, try entering from the code listed first.

1 Press and hold the

,

or

FUNCTION button you want to
program on the remote control and press the

button simultaneously.

The selected FUNCTION button (BD/DVD, DVR/VCR or SAT/CABLE) will flash.

2 Enter the three-digit manufacturer’s code number using the --9buttons while the FUNCTION button is lit. If the code is not entered within 10 seconds, you must start again from step 1.

3 Press the button while the FUNCTION button is lit.

When the programming is correct, the selected FUNCTION button blinks twice, and when not, blinks five times.

✍ While

,

and

buttons are labeled as such, you can still

program any of your connected equipment using any one of the buttons

regardless of the label. For example,

button can be programmed to

operate your VCR. If you have a DVD/VCR combo that you want to

operate with your TV remote control, you can program with

or

or even

 

, but remember which button you have programmed for

your equipment.

To check if the code works

Aim your TV’s remote control at the equipment, and press the green button. If you can turn the equipment on and off by using the remote control, then the programming is complete. If not, try the next code listed.

✍If no code is input within the above specified time, or an invalid or incorrect code number is input, the remote control automatically goes back to the previous setting.

✍In some cases, you may not be able to program your remote control to operate other equipment. In such cases, use the equipment’s own remote control.

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