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Sony RM-AX5000 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony RM-AX5000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Integrated Remote
Commander
Operating Instructions
RM-AX5000
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Getting Started
Operating
Hardware Settings
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Additional Information
Appendix

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  • Page 1 Integrated Remote Commander Operating Instructions Getting Started Operating Hardware Settings Setting by On-Remote Setup Additional Information Appendix RM-AX5000 © 2008 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number in the space provided different from that to which the receiver is below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your connected. Sony dealer regarding this product. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Model number : RM-AX5000...
  • Page 3 Diego, CA 92127 USA Telephone number: 858-942-2230 • In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims made This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC by third parties, arising out of the use of the Rules.

  • Page 4: Features

    Bright and easily readable color OLED (Organic operate Sony brand Components, so you can use it Light-Emitting Diode) Display with wide viewing out of the box as a control center for your Sony A/V angle. You can customize the display by uploading Components.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Programming other remote control signals your PC ..........13 – Learning function ..... 29 Starting up the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” .......... 14 Additional Information Using “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” – Help ............ 14 Precautions ........ 32 Maintenance ....... 32 Operating Specifications ......32 Operating the Remote Commander ..

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    • Remote Commander “RM-AX5000” (1) • Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) • Rear Cover (1) • CD-ROM* (1) – RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool software – Operating Instructions (PDF file) • USB Cable (1) • Quick Start Guide (1) • Warranty Card (1) * Do not attempt to play this CD-ROM on an audio CD player.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    When to recharge the battery The Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack will last up to 7 days (a Sony TV turned on/off up to approx. 300 times per day.) If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the battery is becoming weak will appear in the display.

  • Page 8: Recharging The Battery Using The Battery Charging Stand

    This unit can be placed on the Battery Charging Recharging the battery Stand either face down or face up. When the Remote Commander is placed on the using the Battery Battery Charging Stand, display and button Charging Stand illumination automatically turn off with a beep sound.

  • Page 9: Location And Function

    1 LIGHT button Location and Used to activate the button illumination (page 17.) Press the button once to turn on/off. function If any Hardware buttons or Label buttons are pressed while pressing and holding this button, the button function (as described in Note) appears in the lower half of the display without transmitting POWER any remote control signals (page 15.) See the Help...

  • Page 10: Setting The Remote Commander

    If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or Setting the Remote cannot operate a Sony Component, you need to set the Component’s Preset code on the Remote Commander Commander first. The Remote Commander (RM-AX5000) is preset at Non-Son Non-Sony component...

  • Page 11: About The Macro Setup

    Programmable items of On-PC About the Macro Setup Setup and On-Remote Setup “Macro” refers to a series of commands carried out Setup items On-PC Setup On-Remote Setup in a preset order. By programming a macro, you can operate your Components easily. Setting the Editable Editable...

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Remote Commander By On-Pc Setup

    Follow the instructions below to install. by On-PC Setup Note Administrator privileges are required for installation on By installing the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” PCs running Windows 2000, Windows XP and software on the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, Windows Vista.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Remote Commander To Your Pc

    Connecting the Remote Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug directly to the DC IN 6 V jack on the Commander to your PC Remote Commander, then connect the AC By connecting the Remote Commander to your PC Power Adaptor to a wall outlet. with the supplied USB cable, you can check the remote control signal of a macro (Action list) DC IN 6 V jack...

  • Page 14: Starting Up The "Rm-Ax5000 Custom Setup Tool

    “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,” referring to the detailed instructions provided in Help. Starting Help Start up “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool,” then click “Help” on the menu bar and select “RM- We recommend using the remote controls which AX5000 Custom Setup Tool Help.”...

  • Page 15: Operating

    LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF A button Remote Commander If you operate a non-Sony A/V Component or cannot operate a Sony Component, preset your B button Component to the Remote Commander. D button For details on how to preset, see “Setting the C button Remote Commander”...

  • Page 16: To Display "Note" Assigned To Each Button

    Example: To operate a DVD To control the volume player GUIDE MENU POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF EXIT INFO PAGE PAGE RECALL VOL +/– buttons MUTING button MUTING MOVIE MUSIC UTILITY OTHER Press the VOL +/– buttons to control the volume, and the MUTING button for silence.

  • Page 17: Other Useful Functions

    Locking the controls Other useful functions – Hold function To operate the Remote POWER Commander in the dark LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF LIGHT button MOVIE MUSIC UTILITY OTHER MOVIE MUSIC To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function.

  • Page 18: To Turn Off All Components At One Time - All Off Function

    To turn off all Setting the ALL OFF Components at one time Timer – ALL OFF function POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF POWER ALL OFF button LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF ALL OFF button MOVIE MUSIC MOVIE MUSIC UTILITY OTHER You can enjoy falling asleep to music, etc., using the UTILITY OTHER ALL OFF Timer function that turns off Components...

  • Page 19: To Quickly Switch The Timer On Or Off

    The following procedure is based on the assumption that a macro is programmed to the “TIMER1” using Press the Label button “bOK.” “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” See the Help file for details. Press the UTILITY button repeatedly until “UTILITY-1” appears on the display title.

  • Page 20: To Synchronize With The Status Of A Component - Status Sync Function

    To synchronize with the Press the Label button “STATUS SYNC.” “STATUS SYNC” appears on the display title. status of a Component And the Component’s power on/off or input – STATUS SYNC function select status to be synchronized appears on the display.

  • Page 21: Hardware Settings

    Hardware Settings Setting the display POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF 2, 3 4, 7 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN” 5, 8 to change the Full Display. MOVIE MUSIC You can set the Full Display from 1 to 60 seconds.

  • Page 22: Setting The Button Illumination

    Press the Label button “AUTO OFF.” Setting the button “AUTO-OFF” appears as the display title. illumination POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF 2, 6 4, 7 5, 8 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN” to change the auto off time of the button MOVIE MUSIC illumination.

  • Page 23: Setting The Beep

    Setting the beep Setting the clock To adjust the clock and POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF MOVIE MUSIC 2, 4, 7 UTILITY OTHER 5, 8 The Remote Commander is preset at the factory MOVIE MUSIC with the confirmation beep set to on.

  • Page 24: To Change The Display To Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Indication

    To change the display to Press the Label button “TIME SET.” “TIME SET” appears as the display title. daylight saving time (summer time) indication POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF 2, 4 Press the Label button “UP” or “DOWN” to change the time. MOVIE MUSIC Each time the Label button is pressed, the...

  • Page 25: To Change The Clock Style

    Press the Label button “STD TIME” or Press the Label button “CLOCK.” “DS TIME” to change the time. “CLOCK” appears as the display title. STD TIME: Standard Time DS TIME: Dayight Saving Time (1 hour ahead of the STD TIME) The setting changes and a beep sounds each time you press the Label button.

  • Page 26: Setting By On-Remote Setup

    Components appear on the display. program signals from other remote controls. Components preset by On-Remote Setup or signals from other remote controls programmed by On- Remote Setup can be imported to “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” Setting the Preset codes Select the Component’s name you want...

  • Page 27: Presetting A/V Components By The Auto

    Presetting A/V Press the Label button “OK.” A beep sounds, and “PRESET” appears as the Components by the AUTO display title, and preset Components appear on SEARCH function the display. If you cannot find your Component brand or Preset To preset other A/V Components, repeat code number, you can search the appropriate Preset steps 3 to 6.

  • Page 28: Deleting A Component

    Select the Component name you want the Note Remote Commander to delete by pressing If you cannot operate your Component after performing the Label button, or pressing the Function the AUTO SEARCH function, perform the Learning select button. function. For details, see “Programming other remote control signals”...

  • Page 29: Programming Other Remote Control Signals -Learning Function

    Press the Label button “LEARN.” Programming other “LEARN” appears as the display title, and remote control preset Components appear on the display. signals –Learning function POWER LIGHT INPUT ALL OFF Select the Component name you want the Remote Commander to program by pressing the Label button.
  • Page 30 Notes on programming the Press and hold the button on the other signals for an air-conditioner remote control until you hear a beep. About seasonal adjustments A beep sounds and “Learning is completed” appears in the display. If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to program the remote control signals of the new settings on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 31 • When you program a remote control unit with an interactive signal exchange system (supplied with some Sony receivers and amplifiers) to the Remote Commander, the response signal of the Component may interfere with the learning of the Remote Commander. In such a case, move to another room, etc., where the signals will not...

  • Page 32: Additional Information

    • Connect the AC Power Adaptor to an easily accessible Battery life AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the Approx. 7 days (a Sony TV turned on/off up AC Power Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet to approx. 300 times per day) immediately.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the battery (page 7), then check the items below. Refer also to Help of “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.” Trouble with the Remote Commander’s basic settings Problem...
  • Page 34 32.8 ft. (10 m.) signal transmission test using • Check that you are aiming the Remote Commander directly at the “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Component, and that there are no obstructions between the Remote Tool.” Commander and the Component.
  • Page 35 Trouble with setting mode Problem Solution The Remote Commander fails • When learning, place The Remote Commander (RM-AX5000) and your to learn the remote control remote control at the distance of about 1-3 inches (3-8 cm.) signals. If the Remote Commander still fails to learn correctly, try to place Remote Commander and your remote control within 1 inch or less or at the distance of 3 inches or more.
  • Page 36 ALL OFF TIMER setting time approaches. work. Customer Support Information After you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217 or http://esupport.sony.com/US/RMAX5000/...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    The Remote Commander memorizes major brands’ remote control signals. Setting the Preset code (page 26) enables the Remote Commander to operate each A/V Component. The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand A/V Components. (Refer to the table below.) Display title Code No.
  • Page 38 Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) • (Dot) To enter the subchannel number INPUT INPUT To change the input mode...
  • Page 39 DVD Player/Recorder (DVD) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: To set items selected on the display ENTER: To enter a setting or to set items selected from the display •...
  • Page 40 Cable Set Top Box (CABLE) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) •...
  • Page 41 Satellite Receiver (SAT) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) • (Dot) To enter the subchannel number INPUT INPUT...
  • Page 42 DVR (Digital Video Recorder) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) •...
  • Page 43 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To change to channel 5, for example, press 0 and 5, or press 5 and ENTER.) •...
  • Page 44 CD Player (CD) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: To select the track number ENTER: To enter a setting • (Dot) To select numbers 10 and above INPUT CH +, –...
  • Page 45 Receiver/Amplifier (RCVR) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: Keys to use the tuner directly ENTER: To enter a setting • (Dot) To select numbers 10 and above INPUT INPUT To change the input mode CH +, –...
  • Page 46 DVD Home Theater (DVD-HT) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: To set items selected on the display ENTER: To enter a setting • (Dot) To select numbers 10 and above INPUT INPUT To change the input mode...
  • Page 47 Projector (PRJCTR) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER • (Dot) INPUT INPUT To change the input mode CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – VOLUME+, – Volume up/down on the PRJCTR MUTING MUTING To silence the sound on the PRJCTR.
  • Page 48 MD Deck (MD) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: To select the track number ENTER: To enter a setting • (Dot) To select numbers 10 and above INPUT CH +, –...
  • Page 49 Cassette Deck (TAPE) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: To select the track number ENTER: To enter a setting • (Dot) INPUT CH +, – RECALL VOL +, – VOLUME+, –...
  • Page 50 LD Player (LD) Button/Display Note Function POWER POWER To turn the power on/off 1-9, 0, ENTER 1-9, 0, ENTER Number buttons: To set items selected on the display ENTER: To enter a setting or to set items selected from the display •...
  • Page 51 Lighting (LIGHT) Button/Display Brand Lutron Grafik Eye RadioRA Sapcer System Sivoia Shades HomeWorks Interactive POWER ALL OFF SCENE1 SCENE1 SCENE1 MACRO1 SCENE1 SCENE1 SCENE2 SCENE2 SCENE2 MACRO2 SCENE2 SCENE2 SCENE3 SCENE3 SCENE3 MACRO3 SCENE3 SCENE3 SCENE4 SCENE4 SCENE4 MACRO4 OPEN SCENE4 SCENE5 SCENE5...
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