English
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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Before you begin
Features
• This is a remote control unit with built-in speaker to enhance your
enjoyment of television sound. It is convenient to use if it is
difficult to hear the television sound when there is other
surrounding noise or human voices present.
• The television sound can be easily heard through the high-fidelity,
compact speaker.
Clearer, fuller sound can also be heard when listening to the
television sound.
• The volume control for the speaker enables you to listen to the
sound at the most appropriate volume.
• Because the speaker system uses infrared-ray communication, it
provides great portability, allowing you to carry it around the
room. The sound can be enjoyed anywhere within the range the
infrared rays can reach, such as on top of a table or next to a sofa.
• A microphone is included, which can pick up sound directly from
the television speakers.
Transmitter installation can be performed easily, without
troublesome cord connections. The transmitter also operates with
a television not equipped with an audio output terminal.
• The unit is also equipped with a three-hour timer OFF function.
Even if you forget to turn off the power of the speakers, the power
turns off automatically after three hours to prevent excessive
power consumption.
About Presetting the Commander
The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand TVs.
If you’re using the Commander with a Sony brand TV, you won’t
need to preset the Commander before you start using it.
To set up the Commander to use with other (no:-Sony)
manufacturers’ TV, or to use with an analog cable box, you’ll need to
follow the instructions in this manual to preset the Commander with
the correct code number for your components.
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 TV with the factory
setting. In such a case, follow the procedure in “Setting the code”.
Usage example
Living room
When watching the television with others, you can enjoy the sound
at a volume of your own choice.
Bedside
Late-night programs can be enjoyed without disturbing people in
other rooms.
Kitchen
While away from the television, you can hear the clear sound near at
hand.
Sound coverage range
The illustration below shows the approximate area covered by the
infrared rays emitted from the transmitter.
Notes
• This system utilizes infrared rays for communication, so noise (hissing)
from the speaker can increase as the Commander goes farther away
from the transmitter, even within the range illustrated above. The sound
will also be cut off and noise will be generated if the infrared rays are
blocked. These are characteristics of infrared-ray communication and do
not indicate an equipment malfunciton.
• Do not place your hand in front of the infrared receptor.
• Place the Commander so the infrared receptor of the Commander faces
the transmitter. If the Commander is used in a position within the
range illustrated above, the sound can be heard from the speaker of the
Commander.
• The sound you hear varies according to the position of the Commander
and the transmitter. Try finding a position that yields the best sound.
• Even if there are irregularities in the clarity of the infrared emitter of the
transmitter, this will not influence the range and other functions of the
infrared rays.
Precaution
On operation
Never drop the Commander and transmitter or subject them to
strong shock. This may damage the equipment.
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Preparations
Preparing the power source of the
Commander
Installing the batteries
Slide open the battery compartment and insert four size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up the
e
and
E
on the batteries with the
e
and
E
on
the battery compartment.
1
2
When to replace the batteries
Under normal conditions, batteries will last for up to approximately
60 hours of use (when using Sony LR6 alkaline batteries, for 5 mW
speaker output usage). If the Commander does not operate properly
or the speaker power lamp is dim or off, the batteries might be worn
out. Replace the batteries with new ones.
Notes
• Replace all batteries with new ones.
• Do not take more than 20 minutes to replace the batteries; otherwise,
your setting of the code number will be erased.
• The battery life may vary depending on the frequency of use.
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.
Using on house current
Notes
• If the AC adaptor is removed for more than 20 minutes when
batteries are not inserted, your setting of the code number will be
erased. It is recommended to use the Commander with the
batteries inserted, even when using the Commander with the AC
power adaptor.
• Use only the AC power adaptor AC-E45HG (not supplied). Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.
Setting the code
Setting by entering the code number
1
See the tables in “Component code numbers,” and find the three-
digit code number for the desired component.
If more than one code number is listed, use the number that’s
listed first to complete the steps below.
For example, if you’re setting up a Philips TV, you would use the
code number 056.
If your component is not listed, see “Setting by searching for the
correct code.”
2
Press the
POWER
button while holding
the
SLEEP
button pressed.
3
Press the button for the component that
you want to set up (TV or CABLE).
4
Enter the component’s code number.
For example, if you’re entering the code
for a Philips TV, you would press
.
5
Press the
ENT
button.
6
Aim the Commander to your component and check if you can
operate it using the Commander.
If you press a wrong button in step 4
Press the
POWER
button while holding the
SLEEP
button pressed
and then return to step 3.
If you cannot operate your component
• First try repeating these setup procedures using another code listed
for your component (see the tables in “Component code
numbers”).
• 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 “Setting by searching for the correct code.”
Tip
You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery
compartment lid and this Operating Instructions manual.
1
Press before operating the analog cable box.
2
To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5,
press
0
and
5
(or, press
5
and
ENT
).
3
To turn on and off the power.
4
Channel up:
+
Channel down:
–
Notes
• There may be cases in which you may turn on/off the analog cable box
by pressing the
C
or
CHANNEL –
buttons on the Commander.
• If your analog cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume
control to a medium position. If the volume on the analog cable box is
turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV’s
volume with the Commander.
1
Press before operating the TV.
2
To operate SLEEP function on the TV. (Works only for a TV with
the SLEEP function.)
3
TV volume up:
+
TV volume down:
–
4
To change the input mode.
5
To turn on and off the power.
6
To change the channel. For example, to change to channel 5,
press
0
and
5
(or, press
5
and
ENT
).
7
Channel up:
+
Channel down:
–
Operating an analog cable box
3-220-956-11 (2)
Speaker Remote
Commander system
RM-VS10TV
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones (parte posterior)
Sony Corporation © 2000
Printed in Japan
Transmitter
Approx. 3 m
(118
1
/
8
in.)
Approx. 3 m
(118
1
/
8
in.)
Infrared ray
Remote
Commander
Approx. 7 m (23 ft.)
to an AC outlet
Setting up the transmitter
1
Connect the transmitter to a TV.
A
Using the supplied connecting cord
• To connect to the LINE OUT jack
• To connect to a headphones jack
(The sound does not come out of the television speakers.)
Notes
• When the transmitter is connected to a headphones jack, use the
volume control on this Commander to adjust the volume, while
keeping the volume of the TV at an appropriate level.
• Sound from the microphone will be shut off automatically if a
connection cord is connected to the television LINE OUT jack or
headphones jack of a TV.
• The sound sent from the transmitter is monaural. If the input
signal is stereo, it is converted to a monaural signal inside the
transmitter.
B
Using the supplied microphone
1
Remove the microphone from
the underside of the transmitter.
2
Tear off the coated paper from
the adhesive surface of the
microphone.
3
Attach the microphone to the television speaker.
Adjust the volume of the TV.
Notes
• Wipe off dirt, dust, or moisture on the attached surface of the
speaker with a dry cloth before attaching the microphone to it. The
adhesion of the adhesive label on the microphone recovers if
wiped with a moist cloth.
• Use the LINE OUT jack or the headphones jack of the television if
the speaker surface is made of cloth or other material that can be
easily stripped off.
• Attach the microphone in a position where the sound can be heard
best if the television speaker grill is large or long.
• When the microphone is attached to a stereo television, you can
use either speaker grill, left or right. It makes no difference in the
sound from the speaker of the Commander.
2
Connect the transmitter to a power source.
Note
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.
Transmitter
to the AUDIO IN B jack
Connecting cord
(supplied)
Left channel
(white)
Right channel
(red)
to the LINE OUT jack
TV
Transmitter
to the AUDIO IN A jack
Connecting cord
(supplied)
to a headphones jack
(stereo minijack)
TV
Left channel
(white)
Right channel
(red)
to a headphones jack
(stereo phone jack)
Unimatch plug
adaptor
(not supplied)
Microphone
(In the middle of the television speaker grill)
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Operations
Operating a component
1
Turn on the transmitter. The infrared emitters light up.
2
Turn on the power of the speaker.
3
Press the button of the desired component on the Commander (TV
or CABLE).
4
Point the Commander directly at the component.
5
Press the button for the function you want to use.
See “Remote button descriptions” for a complete description of
the buttons on the Commander.
6
Adjust the volume of the speaker of the Commander.
Notes on using the Commander
Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the remote control
supplied with your TV or analog cable box.
• Using this Commander will not add additional functions to your
TV or analog cable box. The functions of the Commander are
limited to the functions of the equipment itself. For example, if
your TV does not have a SLEEP function, the
SLEEP
button on this
Commander will not function with your TV.
• Some functions of your TV or analog cable box may not work with
this Commander.
• If your analog cable box can control volume, be sure to set its
volume switch to a medium position. If the volume on the analog
cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust
your TV’s volume with the Commander.
Notes on adjusting the volume
When connecting to the LINE OUT jack
• Use the VOL control on the Commander to adjust the speaker
volume.
• If noise increases when the Commander goes outside the range
where the infrared rays reach or when the infrared rays are
obstructed, the mute function operates automatically, and the
sound from the speaker cannot be heard. The mute function is
canceled automatically when the Commander moves closer to the
transmitter or there is no obstruction to the infrared rays.
When using the microphone or connecting to the headphone jack
If you cannot get the desired speaker volume even if you increase the
speaker volume to the maximum using the VOL control of the
Commander, turn up the volume on the television.
Listening to through an earphone (not supplied)
Connect an earphone (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack on the
Commander.
You can store your earphone in the battery compartment on the
bottom of the Commander when not in use.
When the Commander is not in use
First turn off the SPEAKER POWER switch on the Commander and
then turn off the POWER switch of the transmitter. Noise may be
heard if the power of the transmitter is turned off first.
Note
The power of the speaker turns off automatically after three hours to
prevent exessive power consumption.
Press the SPEAKER POWER switch again if the power is turned off
while you are watching TV. (The remote control functions can be
used even if the power of the speaker is turned off.)
Transmitter
AC power adaptor
(not supplied)
to DC IN 4.5V jack
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
to DC IN 9V jack
to an AC outlet
POWER
ON/
OFF
Remote button descriptions
Operating a TV
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
Sound problems
No sound/Muffled sound
• Check that the SPEAKER POWER lamp of the Commander is on.
• Check that the transmitter is turned on.
• Check if the speaker volume control is set to “0” (minimum).
• Check that all connections are correct.
• Turn up the volume on the television.
Distortion
• Check if the volume on the television is turned up too high.
• Check if the SPEAKER POWER lamp is dim or off.
t
Replace the batteries of the Commander.
Loud background static
• Check that the distance between the Commander and the
transmitter is within the signal connection range. Noise from the
speaker increases as the Commander goes farther away from the
transmitter. This is due to characteristics of the infrared-ray
communication and does not indicate a malfunction of the unit.
• Check that there is no obstruction between the Commander and
the transmitter.
• Make sure that the Commander and component are not exposed to
direct sunlight.
• Change the position or angle of the transmitter.
• Check if the SPEAKER POWER lamp is dim or off.
t
Replace the batteries of the Commander.
• If there is another transmitter in operation, turn off the power of
the other transmitter or move it to a location where the infrared
rays do not interfere.
Problems when setting up or using the Commander
To set up the Commander, carefully go through the procedure
described in “Setting the code”. If more than one code is listed for
your component and the first one fails, try the next one, and so forth.
If none of the codes work (or if your component is not listed), go to
the steps in “Setting by searching for the correct code.”
You cannot set the code
• Make sure that the batteries are not worn out, and that they are
inserted correctly.
You cannot operate the TV or analog cable box with the Commander
in spite of successful setting
• Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the
component, and that the Commander is within the remote control
operation distance.
• Check that there are no obstructions between the Commander and
the component.
• Make sure that the batteries are not worn out.
• Check that the TV or CABLE button 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 probably is not capable of being controlled by a
remote commander.
• Check if your setting of the codes has been changed owing to
mishandling or some other cause.
• Check if your setting of the codes has been erased owing to leaving
the batteries (or AC power adaptor) removed for more than 20
minutes.
t
Insert new batteries and repeat the set up procedure.
Noise comes out from the speaker when you press a button
• Check that the distance between the Commander and the
transmitter is within the signal connection range.
Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory
setting by pressing POWER, INPUT and VOL – buttons
simultaneously.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Customer Support Information
If – after you’ve read through this manual – you still cannot get the
Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer
Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217.
Specifications
General
Modulation system
Frequency modulation
Carrier frequency
2.3 MHz (monaural)
Transmitter TMR-IF10M
Power source
DC IN 9 V jack accepts power supplied from the
AC power adaptor for use on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
voltage.
Input
Internal microphone or phone jack/stereo mini
jack
Signal connection range Maximum: 7 m
*
(23 ft.) (when the Commander
is facing directly toward the transmitter)
Dimensions
130
×
38
×
70 mm (5
1
/
8
×
1
1
/
2
×
2
7
/
8
in.)
(w
×
h
×
d)
Mass
Approx. 100 g (4 oz.)
Remote Commander RM-VS10
Power source
Four size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)/
external DC 4.5 V power sources (AC power
adaptor not supplied)
Maximum speaker output
0.8 W
Battery life (for 5 mW speaker output usage)
Approx. 20 hours (using Sony battery R6)
Approx. 60 hours (using Sony alkaline battery
LR6)
Remote control operation distance
Approx. 7 m
*
(23 ft.) (when facing directly
toward the infrared receptor of your TV/analog
cable box)
Dimensions
93
×
86
×
158 mm (3
3
/
4
×
3
1
/
2
×
6
1
/
4
in.)
(w
×
h
×
d)
Mass
Approx. 355 g (13 oz.) (including batteries)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (for the transmitter) (1)
Connecting cords (stereo mini plug
×
1
y
pin plug
×
2) (1)
Optional accessories
Plug adaptor PC-234HG (stereo mini jack
y
stereo phone plug)
Connecting cords RK-C310 (pin plug
×
2
y
pin plug
×
2)
RK-C315 (pin plug
×
2
y
pin plug
×
2)
RK-C320 (pin plug
×
2
y
pin plug
×
2)
Connecting cords RK-G129 (stereo mini plug
×
1
y
pin plug
×
2)
Earphone ME-L82
AC power adaptor (for the Remote Commander) AC-E45HG
*
The distance may vary depending on using conditions and the
manufacturer and equipment that is used.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Component
No.
TV
Analog cable box
It will be useful to write down the code numbers of your components in
the chart above, so that you can refer to them when registering the code
numbers with the Commander.
POWER
SLEEP
TV
CABLE
ENT
INPUT
ENT
SLEEP
SPEAKER POWER
VOL
CABLE
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
SPEAKER POWER
TV
CABLE
INPUT
ENT
SLEEP
SPEAKER POWER
VOL
CABLE
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
INPUT
ENT
SLEEP
SPEAKER POWER
VOL
CABLE
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
Transmitter
Setting by 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” tables), try these steps.
1
Power on the component you want to set up.
2
Press the
POWER
button while holding the
SLEEP
button pressed.
3
Press the button for the component on the Commander that you
want to set up (TV or CABLE).
4
Press and release the
C
button. Then press and release
the
POWER
button.
5
Repeat step 4 until the correct code number is found.
Each time you press the
C
button and then the
POWER
button, a new code number will be transmitted.
Keep trying until your component operates by receiving the
transmitted signal from the Commander (e.g., the power turns off,
the C function works, etc.). Be patient as you do this; it
may take 60 or 70 tries until the correct code number is located.
6
When the correct code is found, press the
ENT
button.
7
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’re done
setting up the Commander.
If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 6 and
search for another code.
If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
“Troubleshooting.”
Component code numbers
TV codes
Brand
Code No.
Sony
001
Admiral
002, 014, 009
AOC
012
Audinac
034
Bell&Howell
014, 009, 038
Brocsonic
003, 012
Craig
022, 023, 020, 021
Croslex
011
Crown
023
Curtis Mathis
003, 019, 023
Daewoo
035, 036, 003, 041
Daytron
013
Emerson
022, 013, 020, 021, 023, 003, 015, 042
Fisher
025
General Electric
045, 002, 018, 003, 007, 027
Gold Star/LG
003, 013, 012, 030, 046, 050, 051, 049
Hitachi
031, 013, 003, 032
JC Penny
003, 002, 030, 007
JVC
028, 029
KTV
033, 013, 003, 023, 034
LXI (Sears)
002, 003, 011, 025, 019, 012, 052
Magnavox
011, 012, 013, 003, 043, 047, 018
Mitsubishi/MGA
066, 024, 003, 012
NEC
003, 012
Panasonic
018, 016, 017, 007, 049, 067
Philco
068, 035, 031, 011, 013, 003
Philips
056, 043, 011
Pioneer
037, 018, 019
Portland
003, 008
Quasar
018, 007, 048
Radio Shack
002, 012, 024, 023
RCA/Proscan
053, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007, 008,
044, 045, 046, 018
Samsung
055, 026, 012, 013, 003, 023, 027
Sanyo
023, 025, 054, 069
Scott
023, 012
Sharp
014, 013, 015, 070
Signature 2000
014, 009
Sylvania
011, 012, 003
Symphonic
023, 039, 040
Toshiba
060, 019, 014, 052, 059
Videch
031, 003, 012
Wards
013, 003, 015, 012
Zenith
009, 010
Analog cable box codes
Brand
Code No.
Hamlin/Regal
022, 023, 024, 025, 026
Jerrold/G.I
043, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007,
008, 018, 022
Oak
027, 028, 029
Panasonic
019, 020, 021
Pioneer
014, 015
Scientific Atlanta
009, 010, 011
Tocom
043, 016, 017
Zenith
012, 013
Polarity of the plug
Polarity of the plug
INPUT
ENT
SLEEP
SPEAKER POWER
VOL
CABLE
TV
POWER
VOLUME
CHANNEL
VOL
EARPHONE jack
Component that can be
preset
TV
Analog cable box
Button
TV
CABLE
Factory setting
Sony TV
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