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 not to use the
Commander for a long period of time.
Setting the Code
Follow 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” table, and find the
three-digit code number for the desired component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that is
listed first to complete the steps below.
For example, if you are setting up a Philips TV, you would use the
code number 086.
If your component is not listed, see “Searching for the Correct
Code.”
2
While pressing the
S (SET)
button, press
the
1
button.
3
Press the button of the component that
you want to set up.
Note
On the
VCR
,
SAT
,
AMP
, and
DVD
buttons, “VCR,” “satellite
tuner,” “amplifier,” 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
VCR
,
SAT
,
AMP
, and
DVD
buttons.”
4
Enter the component’s code number.
For example, if you are entering the code
for a Philips TV, you would press
-86
.
5
Press and release the
t
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.
If you press a wrong button in step 4
Press the
1
button while pressing the
S (SET)
button and then go
back to step 2.
Changing the Factory Setting for the
Volume Control
1
While pressing the
S (SET)
button, press the
1
button.
2
Press the
AMP
button.
3
Press the
2
+
button.
4
Press the
t
button.
The volume control setting is changed to “amplifier.” You can
control the volume of the amplifier of the
AMP
button while
selecting any component.
Notes
• If you are using more than one amplifier and have set it on the
VCR
,
SAT
or
DVD
button, when selecting these buttons you cannot
control the volume of the amplifier of the
AMP
button.
• If you change the setting of the
AMP
button to a component other
than a receiver or amplifier, the volume control setting of video
components will return to “TV” even if you have changed the
factory preset volume control. In this case, you will not be able to
control the volume from audio components other than a receiver or
amplifier.
To reset to factory preset volume control
In step 3 above, press
2
–
instead.
Operating a Component
1
Press the button of the desired
component on the Commander.
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.
Notes on Using the Remote Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the Commanders
supplied with your components.
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your
components. The functions of the Commander are limited to the
functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV
does not have a
MUTING
function, the
%
button on this
Commander will not function with your TV.
• Some functions of the component may not work with this
Commander.
Setting a channel with a single button
(Channel Macro function)
You can program the
Channel Macro
function on any of the buttons
listed below (macro keys).
For example, instead of pressing
1
,
2
, and then
ENT
button to
change the TV channel, you can perform these operations by
pressing only the
N
button.
The macro keys are:
N
,
m
,
M
,
x
,
X
, and
z
REC
.
(During “TV“ or “satellite tuner“ operations only.)
The series of operations that can be programmed must consist of two
to four sequential pressings of the
-
to
9
buttons or
ENT
button.
Note
The
Channel Macro
function may not work correctly for some
components.
Setting Up the Remote Commander
About Presetting the Commander
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand
components.
If you are using the Commander with a Sony component, you will
not 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 will need to follow the instructions in this
manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for
your component(s). (See the supplied “Component Code Numbers”
table also.)
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.”
Installing the Batteries
Before replacing the batteries, have new ones ready
beforehand.
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.
1
2
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 3 minutes to replace the batteries; otherwise,
your code number settings will be erased.
Remote Button Descriptions
Step 2: Checking if the Code Number Works
1
Turn on the component you want to set up.
2
Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press a button
to check if that button works.
For example, press the
1
button to see if it works on your
component.
3
Check that the other buttons of the Commander are operating the
corresponding functions of the component.
You can write down the code number on the label inside the
battery compartment lid.
If the Commander Does not Seem to be Working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes
listed for your component (see the supplied “Component Code
Numbers” table).
• If after trying all the codes listed for your component you still
cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search
method described in “Searching for the Correct Code.”
Searching for the Correct Code
If you have tried all the code numbers listed for your component and
you still cannot get the Commander to work (or if your component is
not listed in the “Component Code Numbers” table), try these steps.
Before starting the Search function
Set each component to the following status to enable the Search
function.
TV, AMP: power-on
CD, MD, TAPE, DAT: power-on with a playback source (disc,
cassette tape, etc.)
Other components: power-off
1
While pressing the
S (SET)
button, press the
1
button.
2
On the Commander, press the button of the component that you
want to set up.
3
Press and release the
PROGR+
button. Then press and release the
1
button.
4
Repeat step 3 until the correct code number is found.
Each time you press the
PROGR+
button and then the
1
button, a
new code number will be transmitted.
Keep trying until your component operates as follows:
• TV, AMP: power-off
• CD, MD, TAPE, DAT: power-off or playback
• Other components: power-on
• TV without a power switch: the C function works.
Be patient as you do this; it could take as many as 120 tries before
the correct code number is located.
5
When the correct code is found, press the
t
button to store the
code number in the Commander’s memory.
6
Check that the Commander is operating the other functions of
your component by pressing the corresponding buttons on the
Commander. If they seem to be working properly, you are done
setting up the Commander.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 5 and
search for another code.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
“Troubleshooting.”
Note
Be sure to proceed to each next step in the above procedure within
10 seconds; otherwise setting mode will be canceled.
Changing the Component Type on the VCR,
SAT, AMP, and DVD buttons
At the factory, “VCR” is assigned to the
VCR
button, “satellite tuner”
to the
SAT
button, “amplifier” to the
AMP
button and “DVD player”
to the
DVD
button. By completing the following procedure, you can
change this setting so that you can assign any component to these
buttons.
1
While pressing the
S (SET)
button, press the
1
button.
2
Press the
VCR
,
SAT
,
AMP
, or
DVD
button.
3
Press and release the
x
(stop) button.
4
Press and release one of the following buttons:
1
to assign a VCR
3
to assign a satellite tuner
4
to assign an amplifier
5
to assign a CD
6
to assign a tape deck
7
to assign an MD deck or a DAT deck
8
to assign a TV
-
to assign a DVD
5
Press and release the
t
button.
6
Enter the component’s code number by following steps 2 to 6 of
“Entering the Code Number,” or steps 1 to 6 of “Searching for the
Correct Code.”
Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an Audio
System
The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
hear the sound of your video components from your TV’s speakers,
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
loudspeakers connected to your amplifier (or receiver).
Factory Setting:
*
If you assign an audio component on the
VCR
,
SAT
or
DVD
button, you can
control the volume of the amplifier on the
AMP
button. If you assign video
components on these buttons, you can control the volume of the TV.
Thus you can control the volume of your TV or amplifier while
operating a video or audio component without first having to press
the
TV
or
AMP
button. For example, to control the volume for your
VCR channels, you do not need to press the
TV
button first.
However, if your video components are connected to an audio
system, you probably hear your TV’s or VCR’s sound from the
loudspeakers connected to your amplifier (or receiver), not from
your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory setting
so that you can control the volume of your video components
without first having to switch to the amplifier (or receiver).
To change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the
procedures below.
Note
This feature is effective only when an amplifier (or receiver) is set up
on the
AMP
button. You cannot control the volume of an amplifier
(or receiver) set up on
VCR
,
SAT
or
DVD
button while operating the
component of another button.
Button
TV
VCR, SAT
*
, DVD
*
AMP
Controls the volume of
TV
TV
Amplifier
Operating a tape deck
English
3-264-084-11(1)
Remote Commander
RM-V302T
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi (au verso)
© 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in China
General
1
To set up the Commander,
press
S (SET)
while pressing
1
.
5
2
+
:
Volume up.
*
1
2
–
:
Volume down.
7
To mute the volume on the TV
or amplifier.
*
1
qa
To turn on and off the power of
the selected component.
qs
Component select buttons. To
switch to the operations of each
component, press the button on
which that component is
assigned.
*
1
These buttons control the volume of
either TV or amplifier. See
“Controlling the Volume of Video
Components Connected to an
Audio System” for details.
3
,
q;
,
ql
and
w;
Tape operation buttons.
For dual cassette decks,
operation buttons for Deck A
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck B).
-
:
To reverse.
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then
release
z
REC
.
x
:
To stop.
X
:
To pause.
8
,
9
,
qd
and
qk
Operation buttons for Deck B
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck A).
Specifications
Operable distance
Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending of the
component of each manufacturer)
Power requirements
Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life
Approx. 6 months (varies depending on frequency of
use)
Dimensions
Approx. 55
×
200
×
32 mm (w/h/d)
(2
1
/
4
×
7
7
/
8
×
1
5
/
16
in.)
Mass
Approx. 95 g (3.4 oz.) (not including batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is
legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
S
TV
DVD
AMP
VCR
SAT
1
4
5
6
7
8
0
ENT
2-
1-
PROGR
DVD
TV
MD
CD
TUNER
TAPE
VIDEO 2
PHONO
S
GUIDE
MENU
REC
OK
9
VIDEO 1
AUX
2
3
TV
DVD
AMP
VCR
SAT
ENT
:
To reverse.
:
To play.
:
To rewind.
:
To fast-forward.
:
To stop.
MENU
:
To record, press
while pressing MENU.
First release
, and
then release MENU.
OK
:
To pause.
qh
To select Deck A or Deck B
(dual cassette deck only).
If your tape deck’s commander has
one set of tape operating buttons, and
has an A/B button for the deck
selection, use the
button to select
Deck A or Deck B.
To program a series of operations
1
Press the desired component select button.
(You can select “TV” or “satellite tuner” only.)
2
While pressing the desired macro key, press the buttons required
for the operations in sequence.
For example, to program
1
t
2
t
ENT
on the
N
button, hold
down
N
first, press
1
,
2
, and
ENT
in sequence, and then release
N
.
Notes
• Even if you try to program more than four operations and press the
corresponding buttons in step 2 above, only the first four buttons
that were pressed will be programmed.
• If you try to program only one operation on a macro key, the
setting operation will be rejected.
• You can program the
Channel Macro
function for up to three
components only. To program a fourth component, first clear all
macro keys for a component.
• If you have programmed the
Channel Macro
function for TV or
satellite tuner operation, the button used as a macro key cannot be
used for Fastext buttons.
To change or clear a program
When you want to change the setting, or if you are no longer using a
programmed operation, follow the procedure below to overwrite or
clear the program.
1
Hold down the macro key that you want to change or clear.
2
After waiting for about three seconds, press the new sequence of
buttons, or, to clear the program, press and release
-
, and then
press and release
ENT
.
3
Release the macro key.
Note
Be sure to wait for about three seconds in step 2 above. While you
are holding down the macro key and waiting, the programmed
signals are transmitted; therefore, if you are aiming the Commander
at your component, the programmed operations may be performed
before you go on with the procedure.
Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures
described in “Setting the Code.” If the code that is listed first for your
component does not work, try other codes for that component in the order in
which they are listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is not
listed in this manual), try using the procedures in “Searching for the Correct
Code.”
• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and
that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.
• Make sure the batteries you are using are not worn out, and that they are
inserted correctly.
• Check that the button of the
TV
,
VCR
,
SAT
,
AMP
or
DVD
is pressed to choose
your desired component.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if
your component did not come with a remote commander, it is probably not
capable of being controlled by a remote commander.
• If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure you
have set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume of
Video Components Connected to an Audio System.”
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by
pressing the
1
,
t
and
2
–
buttons simultaneously.
Customer Service
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
Remote Commander that are not covered in this
manual, please call the customer remote helpline. The
number is mentioned in the warranty card.
Operating a TV
2
To change the programme.
Also to turn on the power.
3
To select double-digit numbers.
Works in the same way as your
TV’s commander.
4
To change the input mode.
6
To switch to Teletext.
8
To move the cursor upward,
downward, to the right or left.
9
To call up the MENU display.
qd
To select a number between 20
and 29.
qf
PROGR
+
:
Programme up.
PROGR
–
:
Programme down.
qg
To turn on.
To return from Teletext to TV.
qh
To operate JUMP,
FLASHBACK, or CHANNEL
on the TV, depending on the
manufacturer’s setting.
qk
To enter the selection.
ql
Fastext buttons.
Operating a VCR
2
To change the programme.
3
To select double-digit numbers.
Works in the same way as your
VCR’s commander.
4
To switch the signals supplied
to the TV.
6
To expose the on-screen
display.
8
To move the cursor upward,
downward, to the left, or to the
right.
9
To call up the MENU display.
q;
,
ql
and
w;
N
:
To play.
x
:
To stop.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
z
REC
: To record, press
N
while pressing
z
REC
.
X
:
To pause.
qd
To select a number between 20
and 29.
qf
PROGR
+
:
Programme up.
PROGR
–
:
Programme down.
qg
To change the input mode.
qk
To enter the selection.
Operating a DAT deck
2
To select the track number.
3
To select numbers 10 and
above.
6
To change the display mode or
turn the display on/off.
q;
To record, press
N
while
pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then release
z
REC
.
qf
PROGR
+
:
To select the next track.
PROGR
–
:
To select the previous
track.
ql
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
x
:
To stop.
w;
X
:
To pause.
Operating a CD
2
To select the track number.
3
To select numbers 10 and
above.
4
To switch the input source.
6
To turn the display of the CD
player on/off.
q;
To record, press
N
while
pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then release
z
REC
.
qd
To enter a setting.
qf
PROGR
+
:
To select the next track.
PROGR
–
:
To select the previous
track.
qg
To clear a setting.
qh
To select the next disc.
qj
To select player or recorder.
ql
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
x
:
To stop.
w;
X
:
To pause.
Operating an MD deck
2
To select the track number.
3
To select numbers 10 and
above.
6
To change the display mode or
turn the display on/off.
q;
To record, press
N
while
pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then release
z
REC
.
qd
To enter the setting.
qf
PROGR
+
:
To select the next track.
PROGR
–
:
To select the previous
track.
qg
To clear a setting.
qh
To select the next disc.
ql
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
x
:
To stop.
w;
X
:
To pause.
Operating a satellite tuner
2
To change the programme.
3
To select double-digit numbers.
Work in the same way as your
satellite tuner’s commander.
4
To change the input mode
(H/V).
8
To move the cursor upward,
downward, to the right or left.
9
To call up the MENU display.
qd
To select a number between 20
and 29.
qf
PROGR
+
:
Programme up.
PROGR
–
:
Programme down.
qh
To operate JUMP,
FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
RETURN function on the
satellite tuner, depending on
the manufacturer’s setting.
qj
To bring up the Master Guide.
qk
To enter the selection.
ql
Fastext buttons.
Operating an amplifier (or receiver)
2
To select the input source:
1
selects VIDEO 1
2
selects VIDEO 2
3
selects AUX
4
selects TUNER
5
selects CD
6
selects TAPE
7
selects MD
8
selects TV
9
selects PHONO
-
selects DVD
4
To switch the input source by
each press.
qf
PROGR
+
:
Presetting frequency up.
Tuning frequency up.
PROGR
–
:
Presetting frequency
down.
Tuning frequency down.
qh
To change bands (FM/AM).
TV
DVD
AMP
VCR
SAT
Operating a DVD
2
Number buttons: To set items
selected from the screen.
3
To select numbers 10 and
above.
4
To change the sound.
6
To show the current play status
on the screen.
8
To move the cursor upward,
downward, to the left, or to the
right.
9
To display the DVD menu.
q;
To record, press
N
while
pressing
z
REC
.
First release
N
, then release
z
REC
.
qd
To enter the setting. To set
items selected from the screen.
qf
PROGR
+
:
To proceed to the next
location or song.
Programme up.
PROGR
–
:
To proceed to the
previous location or
song.
Programme down.
qg
To switch the subtitle.
qh
To display the title menu.
qj
To clear the selected characters
from the screen.
To select the deck.
qk
To execute items selected from
the screen.
ql
N
:
To play.
m
:
To rewind.
M
:
To fast-forward.
x
:
To stop.
w;
X
:
To pause.
Your Code Number
0
8
6
Component that can be preset
TV
VCR/Satellite tuner/Amplifier (or
receiver)/CD/Tape deck/
MD deck/DAT deck/DVD/TV
Button
TV
VCR
SAT
DVD
AMP
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony VHS VCR (VTR3)
Sony satellite tuner
Sony DVD player
Sony amplifier
Helpline available
z
The number
5
button and the
PROGR+
button each have a
tactile dot for ease of use.
