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3-267-590-11(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2004 Sony Corporation
RM-AV2500


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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do
not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified
personnel only.
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
For the customers in the USA
Owner's Record
The model number is located on the front
panel.
The serial number is located on the inner
side of the battery compartment.
Record these numbers in the spaces
provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. RM-AV2500
Serial No.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
NOTE
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 installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause 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 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 to 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.


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Features
The RM-AV2500 Remote Commander
provides centralized control of all your
AV components from a single remote
commander and saves the trouble of
operating different AV components with
different remote control devices. The
following are its main features.
Centralized control of Sony AV
components with this one remote
commander
This Commander is preset at the factory
to operate Sony brand components, so
you can use it out of the box as a control
center for your Sony AV components.
Remote control signals for non-Sony
components are also preset
This Commander is preset for most major
brands components including Sony. You
can remote control your components by
setting their code numbers (page 8).
Learning function for programming
other remote control signals you
need
This Commander has a learning function,
to learn remote control signals to operate
non-preset components or functions
(page 15).
In addition, the Commander can learn
remote control signals (infrared signals
only) of non-Audio Visual components
such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some
specific appliances or functions may not
be available) (page 35).
Setting a maximum of 24 macro
commands of a maximum of 32
successive steps
A maximum of 24 macro commands
which provide a maximum of 32
successive steps by pressing a single
button can be set (12 system control
macros and 12 component macros).
Macro execution speed is changeable. All
power on/off macro commands for Sony
components are preset at the factory.
Multi component in one screen
When you operate a lot of equipment all
together, you need not change the screen.
When watching a DVD, the DVD run
system key, the Power key for TV and
Receiver or the input change key can be
displayed on one screen, and it can be
operated, without switching the screen.
Alias function
Keys memorized on other screen can be
link, it is not necessary to learning again.
For example, it is useful to display the
Power key for TV or the input change
key on the CABLE screen (page 43).
Channel macro function allows you
to select a channel with a single key
Up to 4 key steps can be programmed on
macro keys. If you set the key operations
for entering a channel number on a
macro key, you can select the channel by
pressing that macro key (page 41).
Easy-to-operate touch key LCD with
blue back light
This Commander has a touch key LCD
that changes the key display according to
the selected component. The Commander
is easy to operate as only the keys
necessary to operate the selected
component are displayed. The display
backlight allows operation even in the
dark.


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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 6
When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 6
Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 7
Basic Operations
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ................................................. 8
Setting a component code ................................................................................................... 8
Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 10
Finding a component code with the Search function .................................................... 11
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 13
To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 14
Notes on operating your components ............................................................................. 14
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations -- Learning Function ................................ 15
For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 19
Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 19
Advanced Features
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System ................. 21
Executing a Series of Commands -- System Control Functions ......................................... 22
Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ................ 23
Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 27
Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons ..................... 27
Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 29
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 30
Programming the Power-On command of the selected component
(for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 30
Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 32
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button ........................... 34
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ............... 35
Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 37
Transferring Data between Remote Commanders .............................................................. 37
Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 37
Receiving the data ..............................................................................................................40
Selecting a Channel with a Single Key Press -- Channel Macro Function ......................... 41
Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) .......................................................................... 43


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Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls -- Hold Function ............................................................................... 46
Protecting your settings -- Preset Lock Function .............................................................. 46
Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander ..................................................... 47
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 48
Setting the Key-Touch Beep ................................................................................................ 50
Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation .................................................... 51
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 54
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 54
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 54
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 55
Appendix
Table of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 59
TV .......................................................................................................................................... 59
VCR ....................................................................................................................................... 60
DVD ...................................................................................................................................... 60
CBL (Analog Cable box) .................................................................................................... 61
CBL (Digital Cable box) ..................................................................................................... 62
SAT ........................................................................................................................................ 63
AMP ...................................................................................................................................... 64
DVR (Digital video recorder) ............................................................................................ 65
CD ......................................................................................................................................... 66
MD ........................................................................................................................................ 66
DAT ....................................................................................................................................... 67
TAPE ..................................................................................................................................... 67
LCD Touch-Key Display Table ............................................................................................... 68
Quick Reference of Operations ........................................................................................... 74
Index ...................................................................................................................... Back cover