Sony RM-V310 manual

2-674-862-11(1)

4 Enter the component’s code number.	0	3	5
For example, if you’re entering the code

for a Philips VCR, you would press

1	While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button.
2	Press the VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD, or DVD button.

Notes

• If you are using more than one receiver (or amplifier) and have set

Notes

• Even if you try to program more than four operations and press the

Remote Button Descriptions

Operating a DVR (Digital video recorder)

2 To switch the output of the SAT qh (*2REPLAY)

Operating a digital satellite receiver

2 To switch the output of the qg Channel up: +

Operating a CD player

3 To select the track number. 0 qg CH+: To select the next track.

Remote Commander RM-V310

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)

© 2006 Sony Corporation Printed in China

English

Your Code Number

.

5Press and release the ENT button to store

the code number in the Commander’s	ENT
memory.

6Go to “Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works” to finish setting up.

Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works

1	Power on the component you want to set up.
2	Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press a button
	to check if that button works.

3 Press and release the x (stop) button.

4 Press and release one of the following buttons;

to assign a VCR

to assign a DAV (DVD/receiver combo)

to assign a digital satellite receiver, a digital cable box or a

digital video recorder

to assign a receiver

to assign a CD player

to assign a tape deck

to assign an MD deck

to assign a TV

to assign an analog cable box

it on the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button, when selecting these

buttons you cannot control the volume of the receiver (or

amplifier) of the AMP button.

• If you change the setting of the AMP button to a component other

than a receiver or amplifier, the volume control setting of video

components will return to “TV” even if you have changed the

factory preset volume control. In this case, you will not be able to

control the volume from audio components other than a receiver or

amplifier.

To reset to factory preset volume control

In step 3 above, press VOL– instead.

corresponding buttons in step 2 above, only the first four buttons

that were pressed will be programmed.

• If you try to program only one operation on a macro key, the

setting operation will be rejected.

• You can program the Channel Macro function for up to three

components only. To program for the fourth component, first clear

all macro keys for a component.

To change or clear the program

When you want to change the setting or if you are no longer using that programmed operation, follow the procedure below to

overwrite or clear the program.

1 Hold down the macro key that you want to change or clear.

SETPOWER

TV/VIDEO

TV DVD SAT

CBL VCR CD AMP

VIDEO1 VIDEO2 AUX

1 2 3

TUNERCDTAPE

4 5 6

MDTVPHONO

7 8 9

DVD

0 ENT

VOL DIGITAL CH /ANALOGTWIN VIEWSLEEPINFO

MUTINGRECALL

GUIDEMENU

General

1To set up the Commander, press SET while pressingPOWER.6*1Volume up: +Volume down: –7*1To mute the volume on TV or receiver (amplifier).qa To turn on and off the power of the selected component.

qs Component select buttons. To switch to the operations of each component, press the button on

receiver to the TV.	To replay.
(When connecting a TV cable or	Or to go into REC/REVIEW
antenna to the receiver, the	mode during play. (After about
output switches between a TV	5-second rewind, replay
and SAT program.)	begins.)
(*2THUMBS+)	qk To call up the MENU display.
To select the desired recorded	(*2EPG)
program.	To access to all aspects of the
(It is necessary to have	service.
recorded the desired program.)	ql To move the cursor upward,
3 and qd	downward, to the left, or to the
To change the channel. For	right.
example, to change to channel	ql OK: To bring up the Station
5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and	Index when a program

digital satellite receiver to the	Channel down: –
TV. (When you connect a TV	To page through the guide
cable or antenna to the receiver,	when a program guide is
the output switches between a	displayed.
TV and SAT program.)	qh To tune to the last tuned
3, 4 and qd	station.
To change the channel. For	qj To bring up the Station Index.
example, to change to channel	qk To call up the MENU display.
5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and	ql To scroll through the Master
ENT).	Guide.
5 To use the “FAVORITE”	ql OK: To select the channel
function.	that's highlighted. To
9 To bring up the Master Guide.	bring up the Station
q; To exit the mode.	Index when a program

selects track 10. To select track	CH–: To select the previous
numbers above 10, see the		track.
descriptions on the • (DOT)	qh To select next disc.
button above.	qj To clear the setting.
4 To select numbers 10 and	wa N:	To play.
above. For example, to select	m:	To rewind.
track 15, press • (DOT) and	M:	To fast-forward.
then press 5.	x:	To stop.
8 To switch the display of the CD	X:	To pause.
player to on/off.
qd To enter the setting.

Operating an MD deck

For the customers in the U.S.A.

Installing the Batteries

Before replacing the batteries, have new ones ready beforehand.

For example, press the POWER button to see if it works on your

component .

to assign a DVD

5 Press and release the ENT button.

Operating a Component

1 Press the button of the desired TV DVD SAT

2 After waiting for about three seconds, press the new sequence of
buttons, or, to clear the program, press and release	, and then
press and release ENT.

	OK
EXIT	TOOLS

which that component is assigned.*1These buttons control the volume

ENT).	guide is not displayed.
8 To turn on the display.	To select the channel
(*2THUMBS–)	that is highlighted.

guide is not displayed.

3 To select the track number. 0	qh To select next disc.
selects track 10. To select track	qj To clear the setting.
numbers above 10, see the	wa N: To play.

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

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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3 Check 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.

6 Enter the component’s code number by following steps 2 to 6 of

“Entering the Code Number”, or steps 1 to 7 of “Searching for the

Correct Code.”

Controlling the Volume of Video

component on the Commander.

CBL VCR CD AMP

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

3 Release the macro key.

Note

Be sure to wait for about three seconds in step 2 above. While you are holding down the macro key and waiting, the programmed signals are transmitted; therefore, if you are aiming the Commander at your component, the programmed operations may be performed

of either TV or receiver (amplifier). See “Controlling the Volume of Video Components Connected to an Audio System” for details.

To select the desired recorded	wa N:	To play.
program.	m:	To rewind.
(It is necessary to have	M:	To fast-forward.
recorded the desired program.)	zREC: To record, press N
9 To bring up Master Guide.		while pressing zREC.
(*2Live TV)		First release N, then
To bring up Master Guide.		release zREC. To stop

Operating a DVD

2To change the sound.3Number buttons : To set itemsselected from the screen.4To select numbers 10 and

above. For example, to select

qh To display the title menu. qj To switch the subtitle. qk To display the DVD menu. ql To move the cursor upward,

downward, to the left, or to the

descriptions on the • (DOT)	m:	To rewind.
button above.	M:	To fast-forward.
4 To select numbers 10 and	x:	To stop.
above. For example, to select	X:	To pause.
track 15, press • (DOT) and	zREC:To record, press N
then press 5.		while pressing zREC./
8 To change the display mode or		First release N, then

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

If the Commander Doesn’t Seem to Be Working...

• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes

Components Connected to an Audio

buttons on the Commander.

before you go on with the procedure.

Operating a TV

q; To clear the setting.	recording, perform the
To exit the setting menu.	same procedure.

track 15, press PIP and then press 5.

right.

ql OK: To execute items

turn the display on/off.	release zREC.
qd To enter the setting.

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

listed for your component (see the supplied “Component code

numbers”).

• If – after trying all the codes listed for your component – you still

System

The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your video components from your TV’s speakers,

Notes on Using the Remote Commander

Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders supplied with your components.

Troubleshooting

2 To change the input mode.

3, 4 and qd

To change the channel. For

example, to change to channel

qh To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV's

qf (*2LIST)	x:	To stop.
To call up the title of the	X:	To pause.
recorded program.
qg CH+: Channel up .

8To show the current play status on the screen.9To clear the selected charactersfrom the screen.

selected from the screen. wa N: To play.m: To rewind.M: To fast-forward.

qg CH+:	To select the next track.
CH–:	To select the previous
	track.

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

When to replace the batteries

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

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.

and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier).

Factory Setting:

Button	Controls the volume of
TV	TV
VCR*, CBL*, SAT*, DVD*	TV

• 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

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

5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and

ENT).

8 To display the current channel

on TV.

qf To operate the Picture-in-

Picture function. Press each

button or combination of

buttons as described in the

table below.

manufacturer.

qj To operate SLEEP function on the TV. (Works only for a TV with the SLEEP function.)

qk To call up the MENU display. ql To move the cursor upward,downward, to the left, or to the right, or to enter the selection.

(*2PAGE+) Page up.

CH–: Channel down. (*2PAGE–) Page down.

*2 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replay service. Refer to its instruction manual for details.

qd To enter the setting. To set items selected from the screen.qg CH+: To proceed to the next location or song. Channel up.CH–: To proceed to the previous location or song. Channel down.

x: To stop.X: To pause.

zREC:To record, press N while pressing zREC. First release N, then release zREC.

Operating a tape deck

4, and wa

Tape operation buttons. For dual cassette decks, operation buttons for Deck A (for Sony-brand dual cassette deck, buttons for Deck B).

• (DOT):

0, qd, ql and w; Operation buttons for Deck B (for Sony-brand dual cassette deck, buttons for Deck A). ENT: To reverse.

: To play. : To rewind.

equipment.

• Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries;

otherwise, your setting of the code numbers will be erased.

1	Power on the component you want to set up. Insert a tape or disc
	if necessary.
2	While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button.

AMP	Receiver (or amplifier)
CD*	Receiver (or amplifier) on the AMP

turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV’s

volume with the Commander.

inserted correctly.

• Check that the button of the TV, VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD or DVD is pressed

to choose your desired component.

qg CH+:	Channel up.
CH–:	Channel down.

Operating an analog cable box

3 and qd	qh To operate JUMP, FLASHBACK
To change the channel. For	or CHANNEL RETURN function

Operating a receiver/amplifier

2 To switch input source by each qg Presetting frequency up: +,

To reverse.N: To play.

m: To rewind.

: To fast-forward. : To stop.

EXIT: To record, press

Setting Up the Remote Commander

About Presetting the Commander

The 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 (non-Sony) 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

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.

Setting the Code

3	Press the button of the component on the Commander that you
	want to set up.
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 as you

button

*If you assign an audio component on the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button, you can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) on the AMP button. If you assign video components on these buttons, you can control the volume of the TV.

Thus you can control the volume of your TV or receiver (or amplifier) while operating a video or audio component without first having to press the TV or AMP button. For example, to control the volume for your VCR channels, you don’t need to press the TV button first.

However, if your video components are connected to an audio

Setting a channel with a single button (Channel Macro function)

You can program the Channel Macro function on any of the buttons listed below (macro keys).

For example, instead of pressing , , and then the ENT button to change the TV channel, you can perform these operations by pressing only the N button.

The macro keys are:

• 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.

• If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure

you’ve set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume of

Video Components Connected to an Audio System.”

• 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 Information

If – after you’ve read through this manual – you still cannot get the

When setting the component code of a TV to “088” or “089” (codes for a Sony TV)

5 To switch between digital	wa To select TV input source.
broadcast and analog broadcast.	m:	VIDEO 1
q; EXIT	N:	VIDEO 2
qf TWIN VIEW	M:	VIDEO 3
w; OPTION	zREC: VIDEO 4
	x:	VIDEO 5
	X:	VIDEO 6

PIP operations

Press To

example, to change to channel	on the TV depending on the
5, press 0 and 5 (or press 5 and	setting of the TV's
ENT).	manufacturer.
qg CH+: Channel up.
CH–: Channel down.

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 TV’s volume with the Commander.

pressing.	down: –
3 To select the input source:	Tuning frequency up: +,
1 selects VIDEO 1	down: –
2 selects VIDEO 2	qh To shift band (FM/AM).
3 selects AUX	wa Work as N, M, m, x, X
4 selects TUNER	buttons of the CD player.
5 selects CD	(When a CD player is set up on
6 selects TAPE	the CD button.)
7 selects MD
8 selects TV
9 selects PHONO
0 selects DVD

M: To fast-forward. zREC:To record, press Nwhile pressing zREC. First release N, then release zREC.

x: To stop.

X: To pause

while pressing MENU. First release , and then release MENU.TOOLS:

To pause.

qh To select Deck A or Deck B (dual cassette deck only).

If your tape deck’s commander has one set of tape operating buttons, and has an A/B button for the deck selection, use the RECALL button to select Deck A or Deck B.

your components. (See the supplied “Component code numbers” also.)

Component that can be preset	Button	Factory setting
TV	TV	Sony TV
Video cassette recorder/Analog	VCR	Sony VHS VCR
cable box/Digital cable box/Digital
	CBL	analog cable box
satellite receiver/Receiver/CD
	AMP	Sony receiver
player/Tape deck/MD deck/DVD/
TV/VCR/Digital video recorder/	CD	Sony CD player
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)
	SAT	Sony digital
		satellite receiver
	DVD	Sony DVD player

Notes

•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.”

Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use with the Commander.

Step 1: Entering the Code Number

1See the supplied “Component code numbers”, and find the three- digit code number for the desired component.

If more than one code number is listed, use the number that’s listed first to complete the steps below.

For example, if you’re setting up a Philips’ VCR, you would use the code number 035.

If your component isn’t listed, see “Searching for the Correct Code.”

2	While pressing the SET button, press the	SET		POWER
	POWER button.
3	Press the button of the component that		TV	DVD	SAT
	you want to set up.	CBL	VCR	CD	AMP

Note

On the VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD, and DVD buttons, “video cassette recorder”, “analog cable box”, “digital satellite receiver”, “receiver”, “CD player”, and “DVD player” are assigned respectively at the factory. But you can also assign other components on these buttons. For details, see “Changing the Component Type on the VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD, and DVD buttons.”

	do this; it may take about 100 tries until the correct code number is
	located.
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 “Troubleshooting.”

Changing the Component Type on the VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD and DVD buttons

At the factory, “video cassette recorder” is assigned on the VCR button, “digital satellite receiver” on the SAT button, “analog cable box” on the CBL button, “receiver” on the AMP button, “CD player” on the CD button and “DVD player” on the DVD button. By completing the following procedure, you can change this setting so that you can set up any component on these buttons.

system, you probably hear your TV’s or VCR’s sound from the loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier), not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory setting so that you can control the volume of your video components without first having to switch to the receiver (or amplifier).

To change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the procedures below.

Note

This feature is effective only when a receiver (or amplifier) is set up on the AMP button. You cannot control the volume of a receiver (or amplifier) set up on VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button while operating a component of another button.

Changing the Factory Setting for the Volume Control

1While pressing the SET button, press the POWER button.

2Press the AMP button.

3Press the VOL+ button.

4Press the ENT button.

The volume control setting is changed to “receiver/amplifier.” You can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) of the AMP button while selecting any component.

N, m, M, x, X, and zREC.

(During TV, analog cable box, digital cable box, digital satellite receiver or digital video recorder operations only.)

The series of operations that can be programmed must be consisted

of two to four sequential pressings of to buttons or ENT button.

Note

The Channel Macro function may not work correctly for some components.

To program a series of operations

1Press the desired component select button.

(You can select “TV”, “analog cable box”, “digital cable box” “digital satellite receiver” or “digital video recorder” only.)

2While pressing the desired macro key, press the buttons required

for the operations in sequence.

For example, to program t tENT on the N button, hold down N first, press , , and ENT in sequence, and then release N.

Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.

TWIN VIEW	Turn on/off the “window” picture.
GUIDE	Turn off the “window” picture.
m or M	Change the TV channel in the “window” picture.
zREC	Change the input mode of the “window” picture.

xMove the location of the “window” picture.NSwap the “main” picture and the “window” picture.XFreeze the “window” picture.Note

If you have programmed the Channel Macro function for TV operation, the button used as a macro key cannot be used for PIP operation.

Operating a VCR

2 To switch the antenna output.	wa N:	To play.
8 To expose the on-screen	x:	To stop.
display.	m:	To rewind.
qg CH+: Channel up	M:	To fast-forward.
CH–: Channel down	zREC:To record, press N
qj To change the input mode.		while pressing zREC.
qk To call up the MENU display.	X:	To pause.
ql To move the cursor upward,

downward, to the left, or to the right, or to enter the selection.

Operating a digital cable box

2 To switch the output of the SAT	qk To call up the MENU display.
receiver to the TV.	ql To move the cursor upward,
(When connecting a TV cable or	downward, to the left, or to the
antenna to the receiver, the	right.
output switches between a TV	ql OK:	To bring up the Station
and SAT program.)		Index when a program
3 and qd		guide is not displayed.
To change the channel		To select the channel
(for example, to change to		that is highlighted.
channel 5, press 0 and 5, or	wa *3N: To play.
press 5 and ENT).	*3m: To rewind.
8 To turn on the display.	*3M: To fast-forward.
9 To call up the title bar and	*3zREC:
toggle the title bar on/off in		To record, press N
CABLE mode.		while pressing
q; To exit the setting menu.		zREC. First release N,
qf To use the “FAVORITE” function.		then release zREC.
qg CH+: Channel up.		To stop recording,
CH–: Channel down.		perform the same
qh To turn on the display of a		procedure.
shortcut menu.	*3x:	To stop.
	*3X:	To pause.

.

*3 The operation of the built-in DVR or the video on demand.

DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)

2 To change the input mode.	qj To switch the subtitle.
3 Number buttons: To set items	qk To call up the MENU.
selected on the screen.	ql To move the cursor upward,
4 To select numbers 10 and	downward, to the left, or to the
above.	right.
8 To show the current play status	OK:	To enter the selection of
on the screen.		the MENU display.
9 To change the sound.	wa N:	To play.
qd To enter the setting.	m:	To rewind.
qg CH+: To proceed to the	M:	To fast-forward.
previous location or	zREC*:
song.		To record.
CH–: To proceed to the next	x:	To stop.
location or song.	X:	To pause.
qh To display the Top Menu.	.

*To avoid accidental recording, the REC key does not work unless pressed for more than 1 second (factory setting).

Specifications

Operable distance	Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the
Power requirements	component of each manufacturer)
	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. 53 ⋅ 220 ⋅ 29 mm (w/h/d)
Mass	(2 1/8 ⋅ 8 3/4 ⋅ 1 3/16 in.)
	Approx. 132 g (4.6 oz.) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.