Sony RM-V3 - Remote Commander Manual and Code List

If You Do Not Have Sony Components
You'll need to follow the instructions in this manual to preset the Remote Commander with the correct code numbers for each of your components.

Installing the Batteries

Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA 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

• 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 to not use the Commander for a long period of time.

Setting Up the Commander

Step 1: Entering the Code Number

1. Press the POWER button while pressing the SLEEP button.
   
   
2. Press the button of the component that you want to set up.
   
   
3. See the supplied "Component Code Numbers" and find the two-digit code number for your component. If more than one code number is listed, use the number that's listed first to complete the steps that follow. For example, if you're setting up a Philips VCR, you would use code number 13.

   Brand	Component	Code No.
   Philips	VCR	13, 11, 12

   If your component is not listed, see "Searching for the Correct Code".

4. Enter the component's code number. For example, if you're entering the code for a Philips VCR, you would press and release 1, then press and release 3.
   
   

5. Press and release the ENT (Enter) button to store the code number in the Commander's memory.
   
   

6. Go to "Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works" to finish setting up.

Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works

1. Power on the component you want to set up using the component's power switch.
2. Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press the POWER button.
   
   The component should power off.
3. When the component powers off, check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, such as channel and volume control.
   

If the Commander Doesn't Seem to Be Working...

• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your component.
• If – after trying all the codes listed for your component – you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search method described under "Searching for the Correct Code".
• If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see "Troubleshooting".

If the Commander Seems to Be Working Properly...

• You're finished setting up the Commander for this component.
• If you're setting up more than one component (or a TV/VCR combination), you'll need to complete these procedures for each component you plan to use with the Commander.
• Use the label (supplied) to write down the code numbers of your components. Then affix the label to the back of the Commander.

Searching for the Correct Code
If you've tried all the code numbers listed for your component and you still cannot get the Commander to work, try these steps.

1. Using the component's original remote control (or the power switch on the component itself), power on/off the component. Turn the power of the TV or cable box on and the VCR off.
2. Press the POWER button while pressing the SLEEP button.
   
   
3. Press the button of the component on the Commander that you want to set up.
   
   
4. Press and release the CH + button. Then press and release the POWER button.
   
   
5. Repeat step 4 until your component powers on/off.
   Pressing CH + and POWER repeatedly will try every available code until the correct one is found. Be patient as you do this; it may take 40 or 50 tries until the correct code number is located.
6. When the power of the TV or cable box goes off or the power of the VCR comes on, press and release the ENT (Enter) button to store the code number in the Commander's memory.
   
   
7. Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component. Press the channel and volume control buttons. If it seems to be working properly, you're done setting up the Commander.
   

If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see "Troubleshooting".

Operating a Component

1. Press the button of the component on the Commander that you want to operate.
2. Point the Commander directly at the component.
3. Press the button for the function you want to use. See "Remote Button Descriptions" for complete descriptions of the buttons on the Commander.

Remote Button Descriptions

Operating a TV ()

1. To use for operating a Sleep function on TV (works only for TV with a Sleep function).
2. To change the input mode.
3. To change the channel. For example, to go to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). You can also change the channel with CH +/–.
4. To display the current channel on TV.
5. To work as the JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN button, depending on the TV's manufacturer.
6. channel up: +
   channel down: –
7. To turn on and off a TV.
8. To change channels using with 0 – 9 buttons. For example, to go to channel 5, press 5 and ENT. You can also change the channel with CH +/–.
9. volume up: +
   volume down: –
10. To mute volume on TV. Press again to turn muting off.
11. To operate a TV.

Operating a VCR ()

1. To switch the signals supplied to the TV (from the antenna or from the VCR).
2. To change the channel. For example, to go to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). You can also change the channel with CH +/–.
3. To display the on-screen menu (Sony VCR only).
4. channel up: +
   channel down: –
5. Play
6. Rewind
7. Record
   To record, press while pressing . First release , then release .
8. To operate a VCR.
9. To turn on and off a VCR.
10. To change channels using with 0 – 9. buttons. For example, to go to channel 5, press 5 and ENT. You can also change the channel with CH +/–.
11. Fast-forward
12. Stop
13. Pause

Operating a cable box ()

1. 1 To work as the JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN button, depending on the TV's manufacturer.
2. channel up: +
   channel down: –
3. To turn on and off a cable box.
4. To change the channel. For example, to go to channel 5, press 0 and 5 (or, press 5 and ENT). You can also change the channel with CH +/–.
5. To change channels using with 0 – 9 buttons. For example, to go to channel 5, press 5 and ENT. You can also change the channel with CH +/–.
6. To operate a cable box.

Notes on Using the Remote Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commander supplied with your TV, VCR or cable box.

• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your TV, VCR or cable box. The functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV does not have a Recall function, the RECALL button on this Commander will not function with your TV.
• Some functions of the componet may not work with this Commander.
• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume switch to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV's volume with the Commander.

Troubleshooting

If you're having problems setting up or using the Remote Commander:

• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures described under "Setting Up the Commander". If the code that's listed first for your component doesn't work, try all the codes listed for your component – in the order in which they're listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is not listed in this manual), try using the procedures under "Searching for the Correct Code".
• Check that you're aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you're using are not worn out, and that they're inserted correctly.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component didn't come with a remote, it probably isn't capable of being controlled by a Remote Commander.

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.