Battery life
Power requirements

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Setting the Component Codes
Operating a Component
Remote Button Descriptions

Remote Commander

RM-V111T

Operating Instructions

 

 

 

 

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To use this Remote Commander with a Sony brand component that is already preset at the factory (see the table on the left), you can skip this procedure.

If you are using other brand’s component or if you cannot operate even a Sony brand component, follow this procedure.

Setting by Entering the Code Number
See the supplied “Component Code Numbers” and find the code for your component.

1 Press the S (Set) button.

Setting by 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 was not listed), try the following.

1

Turn on the component you wish to set up using its power

 

switch.

2

Press the S (Set) button.

3

Press the button of the component that you want to set up.
1Press the button of the desired component on the Commander.

2Point the Commander directly to your component and press the button for the desired function.

See “Remote Button Descriptions” for details.

Notes on using the Commander

•Using this Commander will not add new functions to your components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the component itself. For example, if your TV does not have a mute function, the %button on this Commander will not function with your TV.

•Do not forcibly remove or tear off the corner protector.

10 2

3qa

4

qs

5qd 6 7
General

1To set up the Commander.

2 Component select buttons. To switch to the operations of each component, press the button on which that component is assigned.

8Volume up: +

Volume down: –

9To mute the volume on TV.

0 To turn on and off the power of the selected component.

About this Remote Commander

You can set up this Remote Commander to operate the following components of almost all major brands including Sony.

Position

Factory setting

Component that can be preset

TV

Sony TV

TV

VCR

Sony VHS VCR (VTR3)

VCR

Specifications
Installing the Batteries

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

Be sure to line up the + and – on the batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment.

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2

Press the button of the component that you want to set up.

3

Enter the three-digit component code in the “Component

 

Code Numbers” table.

 

For example, to set a Philips’ TV, press -86.

4

Press the tbutton.

4

Aim the Commander to your component, and press and release

 

the PROGR+ button. Then press and release the 1button.

5

Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.

 

Each time you press the PROGR+ button and then the 1button, a

 

new code number will be transmitted.

 

Keep trying until your component operates as follows:

 

• TV, VCR or satellite tuner : the power turns off.

 

• TV without a power switch: the Channel + function works.

Be patient as you do this; it may take up to about 120 tries for a TV, and about 60 tries for VCR until the correct code number is located.

Troubleshooting
If you’re having problems setting up or using the Remote Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the
procedures described under “Setting the Component Codes”. 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), try
using the procedures under “Setting by Searching for the Correct
Code”.
• Check that you’re aiming the Commander directly at the

8

qf

9

qg

Operable distance

Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on the component of each manufacturer)Two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of use)

Dimensions

Approx. 51.8 ⋅ 195 ⋅ 31 mm (w/h/d) (2 1/8 ⋅ 7 3/4 ⋅ 1 1/4 in.)

Mass

Approx. 100 g (3.5 oz.) (not including batteries)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
When to replace the batteries

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to six months. If the Remote 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.

•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.

5 Aim this Commander to your component and check if you can

operate it using this Commander.
Go through the same procedure for each component you want to set up.If you cannot operate your component...

•First, try repeating these set up procedures using the other codes listed for your component (see “Component Code Numbers”).

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

Note

Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10 seconds; otherwise, the setting mode will be canceled.

Tip

You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery compartment lid.

6When the correct code is found, press the tbutton.

7Turn on the component again, and check that the Commander can control the other functions of your component such as channel and volume control.

If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 2 to 6 and search for another code.

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

Note

Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within 10 seconds; otherwise setting mode will be canceled.

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.
• Check that the button of the TV or VCR 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 control, it
probably isn’t capable of being controlled by the Remote
Commander.
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory
setting by pressing the 1, tand 2– buttons simultaneously.

If you have any questions or problems concerning the Remote Commander that are not covered in this manual, please call the telephone number in the warranty.

Operating a TV, VCR

3TV: To change the input mode.

VCR: To switch the signals supplied to the TV.

4TV: To switch to Teletext.

VCR: To expose the on-screen

display.

5TV/VCR: To select double-digit numbers. Works in the same way as your TV’s commander

or VCR’s commander.

6and 7

TV: N, x, m, M: Fastext buttons. VCR: N: To play.

x: To stop.

m: To rewind.

M: To fast-forward.

zREC: To record, press Nwhile pressing z.

qa TV: To turn on.

To return from Teletext to TV. VCR: To change the input mode.

qs To change the programme. Also to turn on the power. qd TV/VCR: To select a number

between 20 and 29. qf Programme up: +

Programme down: –

qg To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV’s manufacturer.