2-055-287-12(1)
Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
© 2004 Sony Corporation
RM-AV3100
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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-AV3100
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-AV3100 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.
Customizing 258 labels of control
keys in the dot matrix
LCD with dot matrix makes label
customizing possible. A total of 258 labels
on the LCD, such as component labels,
macro labels, etc., can be customized. A
label of up to 8 letters with digits, characters
or symbols can be selected and displayed.
Control of 18 components
Control of a maximum of 18 components (TV,
STB, VCR, DVD, CD, AMP, etc.) is possible.
Components are selectable with 6 buttons
on the Commander for the components
frequently used and 12 keys on the LCD
(displayed by pressing the OTHER button).
Component Select buttons of light storage
type are easy-to-operate and visible in the
dark.
Setting a maximum of 45 macro
commands of a maximum of 32
successive steps
A maximum of 45 macro commands which
provide a maximum of 32 successive steps
by pressing a single button can be set (15
system control macros, 18 component
macros, and 12 timer macros). Macro
execution speed is changeable. All power
on/off macro commands for Sony
components are preset at the factory.
Clock display and timer function
Using a maximum of 12 timer macros, timer
control of automatic on/off and other controls
(such as recording, stopping, etc.) of each
component are possible.
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 12).
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 20).
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 50).
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 74).
Key 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 62).
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
Location and Function of Controls ....................................................................................... 6
Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................................... 7
When to replace the batteries .............................................................................................. 8
Setting the Clock .................................................................................................................. 8
Setting the clock for the first time after installing batteries ............................................ 8
Adjusting the clock after setting the clock ...................................................................... 10
Basic Operations
Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components ............................................... 12
Setting a component code ................................................................................................. 12
Checking if the code number works ................................................................................ 15
Finding a component code with the Search function .................................................... 16
Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander .............................................. 18
To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 19
Notes on operating your components ............................................................................. 19
Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations -- Learning Function ................................ 20
For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 26
Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button ....................................... 26
Advanced Features
Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System ................. 30
Executing a Series of Commands -- System Control Functions ......................................... 32
Programming a series of commands for the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons
or the Label keys .............................................................................................................. 33
Notes on System Control Operations .............................................................................. 39
Programming a series of commands for the Component Select buttons
or the Label keys .............................................................................................................. 39
Changing the interval between operation steps ............................................................ 41
To change the component macro executing time ........................................................... 43
Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons ............................................. 44
Programming the Power-On command of the selected component
(for Sony components only) ........................................................................................... 44
Adding a command that is required when selecting a component ............................ 46
Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons or the Label Keys .......... 48
Copying the settings of a Component Select button
or a Label key to another button or key ....................................................................... 48
Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons
or Label Keys .................................................................................................................... 50
Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner ...................................................... 53
Learning up to 4 signals to one key ................................................................................... 53
Transferring Data between Commanders ........................................................................... 56
Transferring data ................................................................................................................ 56
Receiving the data ..............................................................................................................59
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Executing a 4-Step Macro with a Single Key Press -- Key Macro Function ....................... 62
Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 64
Setting the new timer program ......................................................................................... 64
Changing the program already set or changing another program that you select ... 69
Creating an Alias Component key (ALIAS) .......................................................................... 74
Using Other Functions
Locking the Controls -- Hold Function ............................................................................... 76
Protecting your Settings -- Setting Lock Function ............................................................ 77
Setting the Automatic-Off Time of the Display Window .................................................... 78
Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window ................................................................. 79
Setting the Key-Touch Beep ................................................................................................ 82
Adjusting the Contrast of the Display Window .................................................................. 83
Changing the Names of the Label Keys or the Component Names
on the Mode Display Key ................................................................................................. 84
Adjusting the beam interval to avoid key misoperation .................................................... 86
Erasing All the Settings ....................................................................................................... 88
Additional Information
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 90
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 90
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 90
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 91
Appendix
Table of Preset Functions .................................................................................................... 95
TV .......................................................................................................................................... 95
STB (Digital Satellite) .........................................................................................................96
STB2 (Digital Cable box) .................................................................................................... 97
VCR, VCR2, VCR3 .............................................................................................................. 98
DVD, DVD2 ......................................................................................................................... 99
CD ....................................................................................................................................... 100
AMP .................................................................................................................................... 101
MD ...................................................................................................................................... 102
TAPE A, TAPE B ............................................................................................................... 103
CABLE (Cable box) .......................................................................................................... 104
LD (Laser disc player) ...................................................................................................... 104
DVR (Digital video recorder) .......................................................................................... 105
DAT ..................................................................................................................................... 106
LIGHTING ......................................................................................................................... 107
Quick Reference of Operations ......................................................................................... 108
Full Display ....................................................................................................................... 110
Index ................................................................................................................................. 111