Remote Commander RM-V201T

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Setting the Component Codes

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.

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

Operating a Component
1 Set the slide switch to the position of your component.
Remote Button Descriptions
Operating a TV/Satellite Tuner
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi (au verso)
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English

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.

1Set the slide switch to the position that corresponds to the component to set up.

was not listed), try the following.

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

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switch.
Set the slide switch on the Remote Commander to the desired

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position.
Press the S (Set) button.

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Aim the Commander to your component, and press and release

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the PROGR+ button. Then press and release the u button.
Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.

 

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

 

new code number will be transmitted.
2 Point 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.

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2!¡ 3

4

5!™

6

TV

1 To switch to Teletext.

2 To change the input mode.

3 Fastext buttons.

4 To change the programme.

Also to turn on the power.

5 To select double-digit numbers.

Works in the same way as your

TV’s commander.

6 To move the cursor upward,

downward, to the right or left.

7 To call up the MENU display.

About this Remote Commander

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

PositionFactory settingComponent that can be preset

TV

Sony TV

TV

VCR

Sony VHS VCR (VTR3)

VCR

AUX

Sony DV (VTR4)

TV, VCR, or satellite tuner

 

 

SAT

Sony satellite tuner

 

 

 

 

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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To set up...Set the slide switch to...

a TV

TV

 

 

a satellite tuner

SAT

 

 

a VCR

VCR or AUX

2

Press the S (set) button.

 

3

Enter the three-digit component code in the “Component

 

Code Numbers” table.

 

 

For example, to set a Philips’ TV, press

.

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 100 tries for a TV, and 70 to 80 tries for other components until the correct code number is located.

6When the correct code is found, press the … button.

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 3 to 6 and search for another code.

If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see “Troubleshooting”.
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
component, and that there are no obstructions between the

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!£

8

!¢

9!∞

8 Volume up: +

Volume down: –

9 To mute volume on TV.

0 To turn off the power.

!¡ To turn on.

To return from Teletext to TV.

!™ To select a number between 20

and 29.

!£ To enter the selection.

!¢ Programme up: +

Programme down: –

!∞ To operate JUMP,

FLASHBACK, or CHANNEL

on the TV, depending on the

manufacturer’s setting.

Operable distanceApprox. 10 m (33 ft) (varies depending on the component of each manufacturer)Power requirementsTwo R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied)Battery lifeApprox. six months (varies depending on frequency of use)DimensionsApprox. 63 ⋅ 200 ⋅ 38 mm (w/h/d) (2 1/2 ⋅ 7 7/8 ⋅ 1 1/2 in.)MassApprox. 120 g (4.2 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

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Press the … button.

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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.
Note

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

Setting Another TV, VCR, or Satellite Tuner

When you have two or more components of the same type (for example, three VCRs), you can set the code number of the component’s type on any empty position of the slide switch of the Remote Commander (AUX or SAT position only).

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Set the slide switch on the Remote Commander to AUX or SAT.

2

Press the S (Set) button.

3

Press the p button.

4

Press one of the following buttons;

 

1 to set up a VCR

 

8 to set up a TV
Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you’re using are not worn out, and that
they’re inserted correctly.
• Check that the slide switch of the Remote Commander is set to the
position (TV, VCR, SAT or AUX) for your desired component.
• If you cannot preset a component to the AUX or SAT position of
the slide switch, a component type different from that of the
component you intend to preset may be assigned to that position.
In such a case, follow the procedure in “Setting Another TV, VCR,
or Satellite Tuner” first.
• 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
Satellite Tuner

2To change the input mode (H/V).

4To change the programme.

5 To select double-digit numbers. Work in the same way as your

satellite tuner’s commander.

6 To move the cursor upward,

downward, to the right or left.

7 To call up the MENU display.

8 To control the volume on TV.

9 To mute the volume on TV.

0 To turn on and off the power.

!™ To select a number between 20 and 29.

!£ To enter the selection. !¢ Programme up: +

Programme down: – !∞ To operate JUMP,

FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the satellite tuner, depending on the manufacturer’s setting.

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.
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”.

Notes

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

•You cannot set up more than one component at a time on each position of the slide switch. If you want to set up two or more same components of different brands, see “Setting Another TV, VCR, or Satellite Tuner”.

Tip

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

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9 to set up a satellite tuner
Press the … button.

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Enter the component’s code number by following steps 2 to 5 of

 

“Setting by Entering the Code Number”, or steps 3 to 7 of

 

“Setting by Searching for the Correct Code”.
setting by pressing the u, … and Á– 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 VCR

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2

 

3

 

4

0

5

!¡

!™

6

!£

7

!¢

 

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1To switch the signals supplied to

the TV.

2To change the programme.

3 To select double-digit numbers. Works in the same way as your

VCR’s commander.

4 To play

5 To rewind

6 To record, press ( while pressing r.

7 To control the volume on TV.

8 To mute the volume on TV.

9 To turn on and off the power.

0 To select a number between 20

and 29.

!¡ To fast-forward !™ To stop

!£ To pause

!¢ Programme up: + Programme down: –