Sony RM-EZ4 manual

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Setting Up the Remote Commander

Startup Guide	This guide shows you how to set the Remote
	Commander to operate your components.

Searching for the Correct Code

Remote Button Descriptions

Component code numbers /

Remote Commander

About setting up the Commander

The Commander is set up at the factory to operate Sony brand components. However, even if you intend to use the Commander with a Sony component, you may still need to set up the Commander for it, depending on the component.

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, you will need to follow the instructions in this manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for your component. (See “Startup Guide” and “Component Code Numbers”.)

Enter the code numberExample: To set up a Philips Digital Satellite Receiver1 Find the code number in “ Component code numbers.”

It is possible to find a code number available for a component that does not have one in “Component code numbers.”

Before starting the Search function

Set each component to the following status so that the Search function works effectively.

TV, DVD Home Theater: Power-onOther components: Power-off

*If any of these components are assigned to any of the Component Select buttons, you can set a component code using the Search function.

SET INPUT

TVCBL/SAT

ENT

VOL CH

MUTING

RECALL

SET indicator

SET INPUT

TVCBL/SAT

ENT

VOL CH

MUTING

RECALL

General

1 To set up the Commander.

5 Volume up: +

Volume down: –

6 To mute the volume on a

TV.

7 To turn the power of a

selected component on or

off.

8 Component Select Buttons.

Press to select a component

to operate.

Números de código de componentesEnglishDigital Satellite Receiver, Cable box, TV

The following tables show brand names and their corresponding code numbers.

Español

Sintonizador de recepción vía satélite digital, adaptador para cablevisión, televisor

Las tablas que se presentan a continuación muestran las marcas y los números de código correspondientes.

Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds or more to set a Component Code.

Mantenga presionado el botón SET durante 2 segundos o más para ajustar un código de componente.

Operating InstructionsManual de instrucciones (parte posterior)

RM-EZ4

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.

Component Select button	Preset component(s)	Factory setting
TV	TV	Sony TV

CBL/SAT	Cable box/Digital	Sony Cable box
	satellite receiver/TV

Note

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).

Installing the batteries

Push open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied).

Be sure to align the + and – on the batteries with the + and – in the battery compartment.

1 2

When to replace the batteriesBefore replacing the batteries, have new ones ready beforehand.

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to one year. 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 3 minutes to replace the batteries; otherwise, your code number settings will be erased.

•Do not mix old batteries with new ones, or mix different battery types 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 to not use the Commander for a long period of time.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:

•When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures described in “Startup Guide.” If the code that is listed first for your component does not work, try other codes for that component – in the order in which they are 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.”

•Make sure that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.

•Make sure the batteries you are using are not worn out, and that they are inserted correctly.

•Check that the appropriate TV or CBL/SAT button is pressed.

•Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component did not come with a remote control, it probably is not capable of being controlled by the Remote Commander.

•Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by pressing the 1, INPUT and VOL – buttons simultaneously.

For the customers in the U.S.A.Customer Support Information

After you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

If your component is not listed, try the search method described in “Searching for the Correct Code.”

2	Set the Remote Commander for code input mode.			b
	Press and hold SET for more than two seconds.			b
	Press and hold SET for more than two seconds.
	The SET indicator lights up.
3	Press the appropriate Component Select button.			2
	CBL/SAT			3
				3
4	Enter the code number.			4
	b	b	b	5
				5
5	Finish setting.	ENT
	Press ENT.
Let's check			v

6 Turn on the component you want to set up.7 Press the same Component Select button in step 3 again.8 Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press1on the Remote Commander.

Was the component turned off?Yes Check that the other buttons function.No Start over from Step 2 above, using another code number.

If you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly after trying all the codes listed for your component, try the search method described in “Searching for the Correct Code.”

•If the SET indicator flashes five times before lighting up, it means that the setup is incomplete. Confirm the code number and start over from Step 4.

•If you do not input anything into the Remote Commander within 20 seconds between each step, or if you press SET while setting the code number, the setup procedure will be canceled. Start over from Step 2.

1Press and hold SET for more than two seconds. The SET indicator lights up.2Press the appropriate Component Select button. The SET indicator lights up.3Press CH + (or CH –) and 1 in turn until the component reacts as follows:TV: Power-offOther components: Power-onPress CH + to go to the next code number.Press CH – to go back to the previous code number.The SET indicator flashes once after the numbers have cycled once.

One cycle means, for example, that the commander has finished searching for all the code numbers allocated to the component.

4Press ENT.The SET indicator and the Component button turn off.

If the SET indicator flashes five times before turning off, setup is incomplete. Start over from Step 3.

If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 4 and search for another code.

If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see “Troubleshooting.”

Operating a Component

1Press the appropriate Component Select button on the Commander.

TVCBL/SAT

2Aim 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 Commander

Basically, 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, MUTING 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 to a moderate level. 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.

About tactile dotsThe number 5 button and CH + each have a tactile dot for convenient use.Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING buttons

The Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visual component. The Commander outputs the signals to control or to mute the TV volume when you have set one of these components.

Operating a TV2To change the input mode. 3, 4 and 9To change the channel. q; CH +: Channel up.CH –: Channel down.qa To operate the JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV.Operating a cable box

2To change the input mode. 3, 4 and 9

To change the channel. q; CH +: Channel up.

CH –: Channel down.

qa To toggle the current/previous channel.Notes

•In some cases, you can turn the cable box on/off by pressing CH + or CH – on the Commander.

•If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume control to a moderate level. 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.

Operating a digital satellite receiver

2To switch the output of the digital satellite receiver to the TV. (When you connect a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches between TV and satellite programs.)

3, 4 and 9

To change the channel. q; CH +: Channel up.

CH –: Channel down.

qa To tune to the last tuned station.

Specifications

Operable distance	Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on component
Power requirements	manufacturer)
Power requirements	Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life	Approx. 1 year (varies depending on frequency of
	button use - up to approx. 300 times per day)
Dimensions	Approx. 63 ⋅ 149 ⋅ 30 mm (w/h/d)
Mass	(2 1/2 ⋅ 5 7/8 ⋅ 1 3/16 in)
Mass	Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SET
c TV	CBL/SAT c Code No. / N.º código c ENT

Digital Satellite Receiver /Sintonizador de recepción vía satélite digital

	DirecTV	Dish Network	HDTV Tuner
Brand / Marca	Code No. / N.º código	Code No. / N.º código	Code No. / N.º código
Sony	3001, 3011, 3012	—	—
DirecTV	3013, 3017, 3018,	—	—
	3019, 3023, 3024
Dish Network	—	3010, 3014, 3025	—
GE (General Electric)	3019	—	—
Hitachi	3005	—	—
Hughes	3004	—	—
Humax	—	—	3402
JVC	—	3010, 3014	—
Magnavox	3018	—	—
Panasonic	3003	—	—
Philips	3018	—	—
Proscan	3002, 3007, 3019	—	—
RCA	3002, 3007, 3019, 3021	—	—
Samsung	3017, 3022	—	3404
Sylvania	—	—	3403
Toshiba	3006	—	—
Usdigital	—	—	3401

Cable box / Adaptadores para cablevisión

Brand / Marca	Code No. / N.º código
Sony	3101
ABC	9405
Adelphia	3107, 3110
Advanced Newhouse	3107
Altrio	3107
Americast	3105
Atlantic Broadband	3107
Bell South	3105
Blue Ridge	3107
Brigth House	3107
Cablevision	3107
Charter	3107
Comcast	3107
Cox	3107
General Instrument	3103, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9018,
	9022, 9043, 9044
GNC	3105
Hamlin	9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026
Illico	3107
Jerrold	3103, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9018,
	9022, 9043, 9044
Memorex	3106
Motorola	3103, 3110, 3111
NET	9042
Oak	9027, 9028, 9029
Pace	3107
Panasonic	9019, 9020, 9021
Paragon	3106
Philips	3104
Pioneer	3107, 9014, 9015
Pulsar	3106
Regal	9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026
Rodgers	3107
Runco	3106
Scientific Atlanta	3102, 3107, 3108, 3109, 9009, 9010, 9045, 9046
Seren	3107
Sigecom	3107
Susquehanna	3107
Time Warner	3107
Tocom	9016, 9017, 9043
Toshiba	3106

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