Basic Operations

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components

The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures.

You can use the Commander with other preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component.

Component

Preset

Factory setting

Select Button

component(s)

 

TV

TV

Sony TV

 

TV/VCR

 

 

Combo

 

VCR

VCR

Sony VHS

 

 

VCR

CBL/SAT

Satellite

Sony SAT

 

tuner (SAT)

 

DVD

DVD player

Sony DVD

 

(DVD)

player

CD

CD player

Sony CD

 

 

player

MD

MD deck

Sony MD deck

TAPE

Cassette

Sony cassette

 

deck*

deck

AMP

Amplifier

Sony amplifier

*Analog audio compact cassette deck

NOTE

CBL and VD can be set to any of the above Component Select buttons, and so can the others respectively.

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page

50)for the functions of buttons as for each component.

Setting a component code

Example: To set up a Philips’ TV

1See the tables in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”, and find the three-digitcode number for the desired component.

If morethan one code number is listed, use the number that is listed first.

For example, to set up a Philips’ TV, you would use the code number 056.

2Press S (set).

All Component Select buttons flash.

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