Sony RM-V301 User Manual

SONY.
Remote Commander
Operating Instructions
3-220-546-12(1)
RM-V301
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
© 2000 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
English
For the customers in the U.S.A.
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 agains!
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 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.
e 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.
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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
your components. (See the supplied “Component Code Numbers”
also.)
Component that can be preset Button Factory setting
TV TV Sony TV
VCR VCR Sony VHS VCR
Cable box /Digital satellite receiver/ CBL/SAT —
Receiver /CD player /Tape deck/
MD deck/DAT deck/DVD player /
TV/VCR
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.”
Sony receiver
Sony DVD player
Installing the Batteries
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.
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.
* Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries;
otherwise, your setting of the code numbers will be erased.
Notes on Batteries pa a
+ 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
Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use
with the Commander.
Step 1: Entering the Code Number
1 See 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 Press and release the S (set) button. Os
3 Press the button of the component that e
you want to set up. O a 5 6
Note
On the CBL/SAT, RCVR, and DVD buttons, “cable box”, “receiver”,
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 CBL/SAT, RCVR, and DVD
buttons.”
4 Enter the component's code number. O O O
Your Code Number
For example, if you're entering the code
for a Philips VCR, you would press © @ ©.

Sony RM-V301 Specifications

Power

power supply	Two AA (R6)
battery life	6 months

Control Range

control range	7 m

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	61 x 191 x 30 mm
mass	100 g

Summary

Remote Commander Setup and Configuration

Presetting and Battery Installation

Commander is preset for Sony components; manual setup for non-Sony is required. Instructions for inserting AA batteries and care notes.

Entering and Verifying Component Codes

Steps to find and enter a three-digit code number for a specific component and verify its functionality.

Advanced Remote Functions and Customization

Component Code Searching

Method to find the correct code number when listed codes fail or component is not listed.

Customizing Button Assignments

How to reassign the function of specific buttons for different component types.

Volume Control Settings

Explains factory volume control settings and steps to change them for audio system integration.

Channel Macro Programming

How to program macro keys for single-button channel changes and manage programmed sequences.

Remote Operation and Troubleshooting

General Component Operation

General steps for using the remote to control components and important usage notes.

Troubleshooting and Support

Common issues, solutions for setup and operation problems, and customer support contact.

Component-Specific Operations and Specifications

Button Functions Overview

Explains the general functions of the remote's buttons and specific operations for TV/VCR/Cable Box.

Operating Specific Components

Details remote functions for PIP, Satellite Receiver, Receiver/Amplifier, CD/MD/DAT, Tape Deck, and DVD Player.

Product Specifications

Technical details and physical characteristics of the remote commander.