3-232-145-12 (1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2001 Sony Corporation
RM-VL700
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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 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 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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Features
The RM-VL700 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 the type and
code number of each component (page 8).
Learning function for programming various other remote control
signals
This Commander has a Learning function, to "learn" the remote control
signals needed to operate other non-preset components or functions. (To
"teach" such signals to this Commander, use the remote control supplied
with the non-preset components.) (See 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 23.)
Reassigning new components
You can assign Component Select buttons to freely operate other
components. This is useful when you have more than two of the same
kind of AV component (only if a Component Select buttons is free). (See
page 27.)
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Installing the Batteries ................................................................................. 6
When to replace the batteries ............................................................................ 6
Location of Controls ..................................................................................... 7
Basic Operations
Setting the Code for non-Sony Preset Audio
and Visual Components -- Setting component codes ............................... 8
Setting a component code .................................................................................. 8
Checking if the code number works .............................................................. 10
Setting a component code by the Search function .................................... 11
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander ...................... 12
To control the volume ....................................................................................... 13
Notes on operating your components ........................................................... 14
Programming signals of another remote control -- Learning Function .... 15
For accurate Learning ....................................................................................... 18
Programming remote control signals to the Component Select buttons ..... 19
Changing or erasing the function of a "learned" button ............................ 21
Notes on programming the signals for an air-conditioner ......................... 23
Advanced Features
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio
System ...................................................................................................... 24
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ..................... 26
Programming the Power-On Command of the Selected Component just
by pressing that Component Select button (for Sony Components only)
.......................................................................................................................... 26
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons .............. 27
Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button .... 29
Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls -- Hold Function ....................................................... 30
Erasing all settings -- To reset the Commander to its factory settings ..... 31
Additional Information
Precautions ................................................................................................. 32
Specifications .............................................................................................. 32
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 33
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Appendix
Table of Preset Functions ............................................................................ 35
TV ........................................................................................................................ 35
VCR ..................................................................................................................... 36
CBL (Cable box) ................................................................................................. 36
SAT ...................................................................................................................... 37
DVD .................................................................................................................... 37
CD ....................................................................................................................... 38
MD ....................................................................................................................... 38
DAT ..................................................................................................................... 38
DECK .................................................................................................................. 38
AMP .................................................................................................................... 39
Digital Cable Box .............................................................................................. 39
Index ............................................................................................. Back cover