Settings

Operating

Remote Commander settings and operating procedures
About the factory setting

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate most Sony brand AV components (see the table below).

If you operate a non-Sony AV component, you need to set the component’s preset code on the Remote Commander first.

Default components list

Displays on

Component

Remote

 

Commander

 

TV

TV

A-CBL

Analog Cable box

D-SAT *1

Digital Satellite

DVD

DVD player

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

DVR

DVR (DVR, PVR, DVR/

 

Satellite Combo, DVR/Cable

 

Combo)

CD

CD player

RCVR

Receiver/Amplifier

DVDVR

DVR/DVD combo

DVD-R

DVD Recorder

D-CBL *1

Digital Cable box

DAV

DVD/Receiver combo

PJ

Projector

TAPE *2

Cassette deck

MD

MD deck

LIGHT

Light

Setting procedure for On-PC
Setup

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC Setup (recommended), follow the procedures below.

Step1: Installing the “AX Remote Editor”.Step2: Installing the USB driver.Step3: Using the “AX Remote Editor” to set up the Remote Commander.

See the Help file of AX Remote Editor for setting details.

Step4: Operating an AV component using the Remote Commander.

After finishing the setting with AX Remote Editor, operate the AV component using the Remote Commander.

•To operate the XPRESS function.

•To operate components individually.

Option1: You can also change the Unit Settings such as the backlight and beep.

Option2: You can also change the settings of the buttons or keys on the Remote Commander with AX Remote Editor.

See the Help of AX Remote Editor for setting with AX Remote Editor.

When using On-PC Setup

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC Setup, you do not need to read “Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup” on this manual and the PDF manual.

Installing the “AX Remote
Editor”

Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes

•Do not simply copy the “AX Remote Editor” folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. You need to install it properly for it to work.

•Administrator privileges are required for installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

1Close all software running on Windows.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu” appears.

3Click [Install AX Remote Editor].

“AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup” appears.

For Windows XP users

1Close all software running on Windows.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into

the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu” appears.

3Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu.”

4Connect the PC and the Remote Commander using the supplied

USB cable.

“Found New Hardware” appears in the Notification Area in the lower right-hand of the display. After a moment, “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

Tip

If the following confirmation message “Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?” appears, select [No, not this time], then click [Next].

5 Select “Install the software

Connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC

You can now connect the Remote Commander to your PC with the supplied USB cable. Connect whenever you want to verify correct operation of key/button commands for an XPRESS function, etc., or to exchange setup data between your PC and the Remote Commander.

IMPORTANT

Do not keep the Remote Commander connected to the PC when the PC is in standby/hibernation, otherwise, a malfunction could occur. Be sure to disconnect the Remote Commander from the PC before standby/hibernation begins. Furthermore, do not connect the Remote Commander to the PC while it is in standby/ hibernation. Wait until the PC comes out of standby/hibernation before connecting.

Notes

•The Remote Commander uses the battery when connected to the PC. When you finish the setup, unplug from the USB connector.

•If “E” is shown in the display, the Remote Commander cannot be recognized on your PC. Before connecting the Remote Commander to your PC, be sure to install fresh batteries in the Remote Commander.

•Do not disconnect the USB cable from your PC while your PC is communicating with the Remote Commander, as a malfunction may occur.

•Only connect one Remote Commander to your PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not be able to download the settings correctly.

1Connect the USB cable to the USB connector of the Remote Commander.

2On your PC, click the Windows “Start” button and point to “All Programs” - “Sony Remote AX,” -

“AX Remote Editor” and click.

“AX Remote Editor” starts up, and the last project appears.

The first time “AX Remote Editor” starts up, “Startup Wizard” appears. Following the on-screen instructions, create a project.

Tips

•If you are using an operating system other than Windows XP, click the “Start” button of Windows and point to “Programs” - “Sony AX” - “AX Remote Editor” and click to start up “AX Remote Editor”.

•If “” (the shortcut icon of “AX Remote Editor”) appears on the desktop of Windows, double-click the icon to open it. (Depending on the setting, Windows XP may automatically delete icons from the desktop if they have not

been used for a certain period of time. If “” does not appear on the desktop, use the “Start” button.)

Operating the Remote Commander

There are two ways to operate the components on the Remote Commander.

•XPRESS operation: You can operate multiple AV components related to a specific task, such as “watching a DVD, ” or “watching a digital satellite,” etc. This is called an “XPRESS function.”

•Single component operation: You can operate each AV component individually.
What is the XPRESS function?

An “XPRESS function” is an executable series of actions that can operate several AV components by pressing just one key.

For example, you have to perform the following operations sequentially to watch a DVD using a TV, receiver/ amplifier, and DVD player.

1.Turn on the DVD player.

2.Turn on the TV.

3.Set the appropriate input mode of the TV.

4.Turn on the receiver/amplifier.

5.Set the appropriate input selector of the receiver/amplifier.

6.Start DVD playback.

By setting the above actions as an XPRESS function, you can watch a DVD by simply pressing one key.

Also, the XPRESS function can memorize the status of power on/off, input selector for each component, and send a signal to synchronize the status which you want without reference to the component's status.

Some XPRESS functions are preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components (see the table below). However, depending on the factory preset code, they may not necessarily be effective.

When you press an XPRESS name you want to operate, programmed commands for the key are performed and the display to operate the XPRESS function appears. This display is called, “XPRESS display.” Keys on the XPRESS display are divided into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels and “Label keys” that can be customized. Touch- keys are used to execute an XPRESS function. Label keys are used to switch to the individual component displays that make up the XPRESS function.

XPRESS display

SU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEARN

XPRESS_TV

 

 

 

 

AM NG

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

 

 

 

Touch-keys

7

8

9

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Label keys

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating components
individually

LEARN

NG

X PRESS

BACK

COMPONENT

SYNC-UP TIMER

LIGHT OFF

COMPONENT

 

 

 

 

COMMANDER

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

CHANNEL

button

EPG

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

TOOLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

RECALL

 

SYSTEM CONTROL

 

 

 

 

1

2

3 4

MORE

ALL OFF

 

When you press the COMPONENT button on the Remote Commander, the component names appear at the bottom of the display.

*1 If your component has the built-in DVR function, preset the “Code No.” of DVR.

*2 Analog audio compact cassette deck

How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup
Setting procedure for On-
Remote Setup

If you set the Remote Commander On-Remote Setup, follow the procedure below.

Step1: Setting the preset codes.Step2: Operating AV components

4Click [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed with the installation.

Tip

If the installation screen is hidden behind

automatically [Recommended]”,

then click [Next].

Installing of the USB driver starts. “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears when the installation is complete.

6Click [Finish].

2 Connect the USB cable to the USB

Using the “AX Remote Editor”
– Help

You can set up the Remote Commander by operating “AX Remote Editor,” referring to the detailed instructions provided in Help.

Default XPRESS function list

Displays on the

Programmed commands

Label keys

 

TV

Turns on TV, and the display of

 

XPRESS_TV appears.

A-CBL

Turns on TV and Analog cable

 

box, and the display of

SU

LEARN

AM NG COMPONENT /1

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

Component names

and On-Remote Setup)

There are two ways to make settings for the Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup” with the aid of PC software and “On-Remote Setup” directly on the Remote Commander.

•On-PC Setup (Recommended)

“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied software for your PC, “AX Remote Editor” to set up the Remote Commander. By following the wizard, it allows you to easily make all the necessary settings for the Remote Commander (components’ preset codes, etc.,). Furthermore, you can add and customize a range of settings which are not available with On-Remote Setup.

•On-Remote Setup

“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting up directly with the Remote Commander. However, some advanced settings are not available with On-Remote setup (see the table below).

IMPORTANT

You cannot use both methods. Once you set up the Remote Commander by either On-PC Setup (recommended) or On-Remote Setup, you cannot make additional settings using the other method. You can only delete the entire setup and start over using the other setup method.

using the Remote Commander.

After finishing the setting of the preset codes, you can use the Remote Commander to operate your AV components.

•To operate the XPRESS function.

•To operate components individually.

Option1: You can also change the Unit Settings such as backlight and beep.

Option2: You can also change the settings of the buttons or keys on the Remote Commander.

When using On-Remote Setup

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-Remote Setup, you do not need to install the AX Remote Editor and its driver, or connect the Remote Commander to your PC. You also do not need to read the PDF pages 15 to 20.

Setting up for your PC

other windows

If “AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup” disappears behind other screen while installing, press the [Tab] key several times while pressing down the [Alt] key to bring up “AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup” again.

5Click [Finish].

The “AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup” screen closes and “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu” appears.

6Click [Exit].

Tip

You can read the “Operating Instructions” PDF file by clicking [Read Operating Instructions] of “RM- AX4000 Install CD Menu”.

Installing the USB driver

You need to install the USB driver before connecting the supplied USB cable to your PC and the Remote Commander.

Follow the instructions below to install.

Installing of the USB driver finishes.

For Windows 2000 users

1Close all software running on Windows.

2Insert the supplied CD-ROM into

the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu” appears.

3Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu.”

4Connect the PC and the Remote Commander using the supplied

USB cable.

“Found New Hardware” appears. After a moment, “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears.

connector of your PC.

Using the “AX Remote Editor” to set up the Remote Commander

You can set the Remote Commander using the “AX Remote Editor.” Follow the procedures below.

Note

“AX Remote Editor” does not start up when you do not log in as Administrator.

1Gather all your remote controls.

Starting Help

Start up “AX Remote Editor,” then click “Help” on the menu bar and select “AX Remote Editor help.” Help topic for the current edit screen appears by pressing the “F1” key while editing. If no Help topic is available for the screen, the top menu of Help appears.

How to use Help

Click one of the tabs: “Contents, ” “Index” or “Search” and check the information you need.

To search by contents (Contents)

You can find information relating to a specific subject by using the table of contents shown on the “Contents” tab.

 

XPRESS_A-CBL appears.

D-SAT

Turns on TV and Digital

 

Satellite, and the display of

 

XPRESS_D-SAT appears.

DVD

Turns on TV and DVD player,

 

and the display of

 

XPRESS_DVD appears.

VCR

Turns on TV and Video Cassette

 

recorder, and the display of

 

XPRESS_VCR appears.

DVR

Turns on TV and Digital Video

 

Recorder, and the display of

 

XPRESS_DVR appears.

CD

Turns on CD player and

 

Receiver (Amplifier), and the

 

display of XPRESS_CD appears.

RCVR

Turns on Receiver (Amplifier),

 

and the display of

 

XPRESS_RCVR appears.

How to set up an XPRESS function

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.”

For On-Remote Setup: You cannot set up an XPRESS function.

When you press a component name you want to operate, the display to operate the component appears. This display is called “Component display.” Keys on the Component display are divided into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels and “Label keys” that can be customized.

Component display

 

SU

 

LEARN

TV

/1

POWER

 

 

 

 

 

AM NG

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

 

2PIC

SWAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

5

6

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

 

 

 

Touch-keys

 

 

 

 

 

7

8

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

ENTER

INPUT

 

 

WIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Label keys

TV_TUNER ANT/SW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “Table of preset functions” for the functions of keys and buttons for each component.

How to register the components to the Remote Commander

You can register up to 16 components.

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.”

For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the preset codes” on the PDF file “Operating Instructions.”

Programmable items of On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup

Main setting

Using the AX

Using the Remote

items

Remote Editor

Commander

 

(On-PC Setup)

(On-Remote Setup)

Setting the preset

a

a

codes

 

 

 

 

 

Learning the

a

a

remote control

 

 

signals

 

 

Editing the label

a

a

 

 

 

Setting the Timer

a

a

 

 

 

Programming the

a

a

Timer

 

 

Setting System

a

a

Control

 

 

function *1

 

 

Setting XPRESS

a

⋅

function *2

 

 

Setting Air-

a

⋅

Slide function *3

 

 

Unit Settings

a

a

*1 System Control function is used to perform a programmed series of actions (a macro) on several AV components by pressing just one button.

*2 An XPRESS function is also a macro function which

executes a series of actions for controlling several AV components by pressing just one key. The difference is, the XPRESS display stays available for you to make additional settings.

*3 An Air-Slide is a function which executes an XPRESS function by “sliding your finger” in a set pattern across the display.

By installing the “AX Remote Editor” on the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can set up the Remote Commander simply with your PC. “AX Remote Editor” makes setting up complex series of operations (a macro) easy, and also allows various other convenient functions to be set up. For details, see the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.”

“AX Remote Editor” system requirements

Operating systems (manufacturer installed): Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/ Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/ Windows XP Media Center Edition/ Windows XP Professional/Windows XP Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional

Computer:

IBM PC/AT or compatible (The software does not run on Macintosh operating system)

CPU: Pentium II, 300 MHz or more

Required Hard Drive Capacity: 20 MB or moreRAM:

64 MB or more (128 MB or more for Windows XP)

Display:

High (16 bits) color or higher, 1024 ⋅ 768 dots or better*

Required Peripherals:

CD-ROM Drive, USB port

*Does not operate with a display of under 1024 ⋅ 768 dots.

Notes

•Without batteries in the Remote Commander, the USB connection cannot be detected by the PC even if the USB cable is connected. Make sure to install the batteries before installing the USB driver. If the USB driver installation is interrupted by mistake, install it again from the beginning.

•Do not simply copy the USB driver in the supplied CD-ROM to the PC. You need to install it properly for it to work.

•On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, logon with an authorized "Administrator" ID when installing the USB driver.

•Administrator privileges are required for installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or Windows XP.

•Depending on the PC, various messages other than those mentioned in this manual may appear during the USB driver installation. Just follow the on-screen instructions of these messages to install.

5Click [Next].

“Install Hardware Device Drivers” appears.

6Select “Search for a suitable driver for my device [recommended]”,

then click [Next].

“Locate Driver Files” appears.

7Mark only the check box of “CD-

ROM drives”, then click [Next].

“Driver Files Search Results” appears, and the found driver is displayed.

8Click [Next].

Installing of the USB driver starts. “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” appears when the installation is complete.

9Click [Finish].

Installing of the USB driver finishes.

We recommend using the remote controls which were supplied with each component, but if you are using a replacement remote control (due to loss or damage) or a universal remote (which controls multiple components), have it handy as well.

To search indexed information (Index)

You can find information from a list of predetermined keywords shown on the “Index” tab.

To search using keywords (Search)

You can submit a keyword search on the “Search” tab by typing in your keyword(s).

Operating the XPRESS
function

LEARN

NG

X PRESS

BACK

COMPONENT

 

COMMANDER

XPRESS button

SYNC-UP TIMER

LIGHT OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPG

 

 

MENU

VOLUME

CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK

 

 

 

 

 

EXIT

 

 

TOOLS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

RECALL

 

SYSTEM CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

MORE

ALL OFF

 

When you press an XPRESS button on the Remote Commander, the XPRESS names appear at the bottom of the display.

SU

LEARN

XPRESS

/1

AM NG

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

 

XPRESS

 

names

 

 

To control the volume

LEARN

NG

X PRESS

BACK

COMPONENT

 

COMMANDER

 

SYNC-UP TIMER

LIGHT OFF

 

EPG

 

MENU

VOLUME

CHANNEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME +/–

 

OK

 

 

 

buttons

EXIT

 

TOOLS

 

 

 

 

 

MUTING

RECALL

MUTING button

SYSTEM CONTROL

 

 

 

 

1

2

3 4

MORE

ALL OFF

 

Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to control the volume, and the MUTING button for silence. When you select a visual component, the TV’s volume will be controlled; when you select an audio component, the amplifier’s volume will be controlled.

How to set the volume control of visual components

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote Editor.”

For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component” on the PDF file “Operating Instructions.”