Setting Up the Remote Commander
About Presetting the CommanderThe Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components.
If you’re using the Commander with a Sony component, you won’t need to preset the Commander before you start using it. To set up the Commander to use with other
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 Number1 See the supplied “Component Code numbers”, and find the |
4 | Press and release the CH+ button. Then press and release the |
| POWER button. |
5 | Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found. |
| Each time you press the CH+ 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 CH+ function works, playback starts, etc.) Be patient |
1To change the input mode.
4 To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV’s manufacturer.
7Channel up: +
Channel down: –
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To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and ENT).
Component code numbers / Números de código de componentes
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The left row of the table shows the brand, the right row shows the code No.
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
manufacturers’ components, or to use with a component that is not preset at the factory, you’ll 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.)
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If more than one code number is listed, use the number that’s |
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For example, if you’re setting up a Philips’ TV, you would use |
the code number 056. |
If your component isn’t listed, see “Searching for the Correct |
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| as you do this; it may take about 70 tries until the correct code |
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6 | When the correct code is found, press the ENT button to store |
| the code number in the Commander’s 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 be working properly, you’re |
| done setting up the Commander. |
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and search for another code.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
4 To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK | 8 and 9 |
| or CHANNEL RETURN function. | To change the channel. For |
7 Channel up: + | example, to change to channel 5, |
Channel down: – | press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and |
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Notes
•There may be cases you may turn on/off the cable box by pressing the CH+ or CH– buttons on the Commander.
•If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume control to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your
The left row of the table shows the brand and the right row shows the code No.
EspañolTV (Televisores)La fila izquierda de la tabla muestra la marca, la derecha el número de código.
CBL (adaptador para cable analógico)La fila izquierda de la tabla muestra la marca y la derecha muestra el número de código.
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•The Commander can be set up to operate only one component per button – 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).
•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.”
4Enter the component’s code number. For example, if you’re entering the code for a Philips TV, you would press
5Press and release the ENT button to store the code number in the Commander’s memory.
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Your Code Number
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“Troubleshooting.”
Operating a Component
1Press the button of the desired component on the
Commander.
TV CBL
TV’s volume with the Commander.
Specifications
| Operable distance | Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of |
| Power requirements | the component of each manufacturer) |
Two size AA (R6) batteries (not | |
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Para introducir un código de componente (si desea obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones)
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
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
Installing the Batteries
Before replacing the batteries, have new ones ready beforehand.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.
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When to replace the batteriesUnder normal conditions, batteries will last up to 6 months. If the Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
6Go to “Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works” to finish setting up.
If you press a wrong button in step 4Press the POWER button while pressing the SET button and then go back to step 2.
Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works1Power on the component you want to set up.
2Aim 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 works on your component .
3Check that the other buttons of the Commander is operating the corresponding functions of the component.
You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery compartment lid.
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”).
•If – after trying all the codes listed for your component – you
2Point the Commander directly at the component.
3Press the button for the function you want to use.
See “Remote Button Descriptions” for complete descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.
Notes on Using the Remote CommanderBasically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders supplied with your components.
•Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV does not have a MUTING function, the MUTING button on this Commander will not function with your TV.
•Some functions of the component may not work with this Commander.
•If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume switch to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV’s volume with the Commander.
Remote Button Descriptions
| Battery life | Approx. 6 months (varies depending on | |
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| Dimensions | Approx. 66 ⋅ | 149 ⋅ 31 mm (w/h/d) |
| (2 5/8 ⋅ 5 7/8 ⋅ | 1 1/4 in.) |
| Mass | Approx. 91 g (3,2 oz.) (not including | |
| batteries) |
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the |
procedures described in “Setting the Code.” If the code that’s |
listed first for your component doesn’t work, try all the codes for |
your component - in the order in which they’re listed. If all the |
codes fail to work (or if your component is not listed in this |
manual), try using the procedures in “Searching for the Correct |
Code.” |
• Check that you’re aiming the Commander directly at the |
component, and that there are no obstructions between the |
Commander and the component. |
• Make sure the batteries you’re using are not worn out, and that |
they’re inserted correctly. |
While pressing the SET button, press the
POWER button.
Mientras mantiene presionada la tecla SET, presione la tecla POWER.
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Analog cable box/
Adaptador para cable analógico
| Brand | Code No. |
Hamlin/Regal | 022, 023, 024, 025, 026 |
Jerrold/G.I | 031, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, |
| 006, 007, 008, 018, 022, 032 |
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.
•Replace both batteries with new ones.
•Do not take more than 3 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.
•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.
still cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search method described in “Searching for the Correct Code.”
Searching for the Correct Code
If you’ve 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” tables), try these steps.
1Power on the component you want to set up. Insert a tape or disc if necessary.
2While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button.
3Press the button of the component on the Commander that you want to set up.
MUTING TV/VIDEO
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2To mute the volume on TV.
3 Volume up: + Volume down: –
5 Component select buttons. To switch to the operations of each component, press the button on which that component is assigned.
6 To turn on and off the power of the selected component.
0 To set up the Commander, press SET while pressing
POWER.• Check that the button of the TV or CBL is pressed to choose your |
desired component. |
• 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. |
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory |
setting by pressing the POWER, TV/VIDEO and VOL– buttons |
simultaneously. |
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Customer Support InformationIf – after you’ve read through this manual – you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at
Oak | 027, 028, 029 |
Panasonic | 019, 020, 021 |
Pioneer | 014, 015 |
Scientific Atlanta | 009, 010, 011 |
Tocom | 031, 016, 017 |
Zenith | 012, 013 |