Sony RM-AX4000 Quick Start Manual page 2
Remote controls: integrated remote commander
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Settings
Setting procedure for On-PC
Remote Commander
Setup
settings and operating
If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC
procedures
Setup (recommended), follow the procedures
below.
About the factory setting
Step1: Installing the "AX Remote
Editor".
The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to
operate most Sony brand AV components (see the
Step2: Installing the USB driver.
table below).
Step3: Using the "AX Remote Editor"
If you operate a non-Sony AV component, you
to set up the Remote
need to set the component's preset code on the
Commander.
Remote Commander first.
See the Help file of AX Remote Editor for
Default components list
setting details.
Step4: Operating an AV component
Displays on
Component
using the Remote Commander.
Remote
After finishing the setting with AX Remote
Commander
Editor, operate the AV component using the
TV
TV
Remote Commander.
A-CBL
Analog Cable box
• To operate the XPRESS function.
• To operate components individually.
D-SAT *
1
Digital Satellite
DVD
DVD player
Option1: You can also change the
VCR
Video Cassette Recorder
Unit Settings such as the
DVR
DVR (DVR, PVR, DVR/
backlight and beep.
Satellite Combo, DVR/Cable
Option2: You can also change the
Combo)
settings of the buttons or keys on
CD
CD player
the Remote Commander with AX
RCVR
Receiver/Amplifier
Remote Editor.
DVDVR
DVR/DVD combo
See the Help of AX Remote Editor for setting
with AX Remote Editor.
DVD-R
DVD Recorder
D-CBL *
1
Digital Cable box
When using On-PC Setup
If you set up the Remote Commander using
DAV
DVD/Receiver combo
On-PC Setup, you do not need to read
PJ
Projector
"Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup" on
TAPE *
2
Cassette deck
this manual and the PDF manual.
MD
MD deck
LIGHT
Light
Setting procedure for On-
*
1
If your component has the built-in DVR
Remote Setup
function, preset the "Code No." of DVR.
*
2
Analog audio compact cassette deck
If you set the Remote Commander On-Remote
Setup, follow the procedure below.
How to set up the Remote
Step1: Setting the preset codes.
Commander (On-PC Setup
Step2: Operating AV components
and On-Remote Setup)
using the Remote Commander.
After finishing the setting of the preset codes,
There are two ways to make settings for the
you can use the Remote Commander to
Remote Commander, "On-PC Setup" with the aid
operate your AV components.
of PC software and "On-Remote Setup" directly on
• To operate the XPRESS function.
the Remote Commander.
• To operate components individually.
• On-PC Setup (Recommended)
"On-PC Setup" uses the supplied software for
Option1: You can also change the
your PC, "AX Remote Editor" to set up the
Unit Settings such as backlight
Remote Commander. By following the wizard, it
and beep.
allows you to easily make all the necessary
settings for the Remote Commander
Option2: You can also change the
(components' preset codes, etc.,). Furthermore,
settings of the buttons or keys on
you can add and customize a range of settings
the Remote Commander.
which are not available with On-Remote Setup.
• On-Remote Setup
"On-Remote Setup" is a way of setting up
When using On-Remote Setup
directly with the Remote Commander. However,
If you set up the Remote Commander using
On-Remote Setup, you do not need to install
some advanced settings are not available with
On-Remote setup (see the table below).
the AX Remote Editor and its driver, or
connect the Remote Commander to your PC.
IMPORTANT
You also do not need to read the PDF pages
You cannot use both methods. Once you set
15 to 20.
up the Remote Commander by either On-PC
Setup (recommended) or On-Remote Setup,
you cannot make additional settings using
the other method. You can only delete the
Setting up for your PC
entire setup and start over using the other
setup method.
By installing the "AX Remote Editor" on the
supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can set up
Programmable items of On-PC
the Remote Commander simply with your PC.
Setup and On-Remote Setup
"AX Remote Editor" makes setting up complex
series of operations (a macro) easy, and also allows
Main setting
Using the AX
Using the Remote
various other convenient functions to be set up.
items
Remote Editor
Commander
For details, see the Help menu provided in "AX
(On-PC Setup)
(On-Remote Setup)
Remote Editor."
Setting the preset
a
a
codes
"AX Remote Editor" system
requirements
Learning the
a
a
remote control
Operating systems (manufacturer installed):
signals
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/
Editing the label
a
a
Windows XP Media Center Edition/
Setting the Timer
a
a
Windows XP Professional/Windows XP
Programming the
a
a
Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional
Timer
Computer:
IBM PC/AT or compatible (The software
Setting System
a
a
does not run on Macintosh operating system)
Control
CPU: Pentium II, 300 MHz or more
function *
1
Required Hard Drive Capacity:
×
Setting XPRESS
a
20 MB or more
2
function *
RAM:
×
64 MB or more (128 MB or more for Windows
Setting Air-
a
XP)
Slide function *
3
Display:
Unit Settings
a
a
High (16 bits) color or higher,
1024 × 768 dots or better*
*
1
System Control function is used to perform a
programmed series of actions (a macro) on several
Required Peripherals:
AV components by pressing just one button.
CD-ROM Drive, USB port
*
2
An XPRESS function is also a macro function which
* Does not operate with a display of under 1024 ×
executes a series of actions for controlling several
768 dots.
AV components by pressing just one key. The
difference is, the XPRESS display stays available for
you to make additional settings.
*
3
An Air-Slide is a function which executes an
XPRESS function by "sliding your finger" in a set
pattern across the display.
For Windows XP users
Installing the "AX Remote
Editor"
1
Close all software running on
Follow the instructions below to install.
Windows.
Notes
2
• Do not simply copy the "AX Remote Editor"
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. You
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
need to install it properly for it to work.
• Administrator privileges are required for
After a moment, "RM-AX4000 Install CD
installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or
Menu" appears.
Windows XP.
3
Click [Exit] to close "RM-AX4000
1
Close all software running on
Install CD Menu."
Windows.
4
Connect the PC and the Remote
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
Commander using the supplied
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
USB cable.
"Found New Hardware" appears in the
Notification Area in the lower right-hand of the
display. After a moment, "Found New
Hardware Wizard" appears.
Tip
If the following confirmation message "Can
Windows connect to Windows Update to
search for software?" appears, select [No,
After a moment, "RM-AX4000 Install CD
not this time], then click [Next].
Menu" appears.
3
Click [Install AX Remote Editor].
"AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup" appears.
5
Select "Install the software
automatically [Recommended]",
then click [Next].
4
Click [Next].
Installing of the USB driver starts. "Completing
Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed
the Found New Hardware Wizard" appears
with the installation.
when the installation is complete.
Tip
6
Click [Finish].
If the installation screen is hidden behind
other windows
Installing of the USB driver finishes.
If "AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup" disappears
behind other screen while installing, press the
[Tab] key several times while pressing down
For Windows 2000 users
the [Alt] key to bring up "AX Remote Editor
1.1 Setup" again.
1
Close all software running on
5
Click [Finish].
Windows.
The "AX Remote Editor 1.1 Setup" screen
closes and "RM-AX4000 Install CD Menu"
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
appears.
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
6
Click [Exit].
After a moment, "RM-AX4000 Install CD
Menu" appears.
3
Tip
Click [Exit] to close "RM-AX4000
You can read the "Operating Instructions" PDF file
Install CD Menu."
by clicking [Read Operating Instructions] of "RM-
AX4000 Install CD Menu".
4
Connect the PC and the Remote
Installing the USB driver
Commander using the supplied
USB cable.
You need to install the USB driver before
connecting the supplied USB cable to your PC and
"Found New Hardware" appears. After a
the Remote Commander.
moment, "Found New Hardware Wizard"
Follow the instructions below to install.
appears.
Notes
5
Click [Next].
• Without batteries in the Remote Commander, the
USB connection cannot be detected by the PC
"Install Hardware Device Drivers" appears.
even if the USB cable is connected. Make sure to
install the batteries before installing the USB
6
Select "Search for a suitable driver
driver. If the USB driver installation is
interrupted by mistake, install it again from the
for my device [recommended]",
beginning.
then click [Next].
• Do not simply copy the USB driver in the
"Locate Driver Files" appears.
supplied CD-ROM to the PC. You need to install
it properly for it to work.
• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, logon with an
7
Mark only the check box of "CD-
authorized "Administrator" ID when installing
ROM drives", then click [Next].
the USB driver.
• Administrator privileges are required for
"Driver Files Search Results" appears, and the
installation on PCs running Windows 2000 or
found driver is displayed.
Windows XP.
• Depending on the PC, various messages other
8
Click [Next].
than those mentioned in this manual may appear
during the USB driver installation. Just follow
Installing of the USB driver starts. "Completing
the on-screen instructions of these messages to
the Found New Hardware Wizard" appears
install.
when the installation is complete.
9
Click [Finish].
Installing of the USB driver finishes.
Connecting the Remote
2
On your PC, click the Windows
Commander to your PC
"Start" button and point to "All
Programs" - "Sony Remote AX," -
You can now connect the Remote Commander to
your PC with the supplied USB cable. Connect
"AX Remote Editor" and click.
whenever you want to verify correct operation of
"AX Remote Editor" starts up, and the last
key/button commands for an XPRESS function,
etc., or to exchange setup data between your PC
project appears.
The first time "AX Remote Editor" starts up,
and the Remote Commander.
"Startup Wizard" appears. Following the
IMPORTANT
on-screen instructions, create a project.
Do not keep the Remote Commander
connected to the PC when the PC is in
standby/hibernation, otherwise, a
malfunction could occur. Be sure to
disconnect the Remote Commander from the
PC before standby/hibernation begins.
Furthermore, do not connect the Remote
Commander to the PC while it is in standby/
hibernation. Wait until the PC comes out of
standby/hibernation before connecting.
Notes
• The Remote Commander uses the battery when
connected to the PC. When you finish the setup,
unplug from the USB connector.
• If "E" is shown in the display, the Remote
Commander cannot be recognized on your PC.
Before connecting the Remote Commander to
your PC, be sure to install fresh batteries in the
Remote Commander.
Tips
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from your PC
• If you are using an operating system other than
while your PC is communicating with the
Windows XP, click the "Start" button of
Windows and point to "Programs" - "Sony AX"
Remote Commander, as a malfunction may
occur.
- "AX Remote Editor" and click to start up "AX
• Only connect one Remote Commander to your
Remote Editor".
PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not be able to
• If " " (the shortcut icon of "AX Remote
download the settings correctly.
Editor") appears on the desktop of Windows,
double-click the icon to open it. (Depending on
1
the setting, Windows XP may automatically
Connect the USB cable to the USB
delete icons from the desktop if they have not
connector of the Remote
been used for a certain period of time. If " "
does not appear on the desktop, use the "Start"
Commander.
button.)
Using the "AX Remote Editor"
– Help
You can set up the Remote Commander by
operating "AX Remote Editor," referring to the
detailed instructions provided in Help.
2
Connect the USB cable to the USB
Starting Help
connector of your PC.
Start up "AX Remote Editor," then click "Help" on
the menu bar and select "AX Remote Editor help."
Help topic for the current edit screen appears by
pressing the "F1" key while editing. If no Help
topic is available for the screen, the top menu of
Help appears.
How to use Help
Click one of the tabs: "Contents, " "Index" or
"Search" and check the information you need.
Using the "AX Remote
Editor" to set up the
Remote Commander
You can set the Remote Commander using the
"AX Remote Editor." Follow the procedures
below.
Note
"AX Remote Editor" does not start up when you
To search by contents (Contents)
do not log in as Administrator.
You can find information relating to a specific
subject by using the table of contents shown on the
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Gather all your remote controls.
"Contents" tab.
To search indexed information (Index)
You can find information from a list of
predetermined keywords shown on the "Index" tab.
To search using keywords (Search)
You can submit a keyword search on the "Search"
tab by typing in your keyword(s).
We recommend using the remote controls
which were supplied with each component,
but if you are using a replacement remote
control (due to loss or damage) or a universal
remote (which controls multiple components),
have it handy as well.
Operating
When you press an XPRESS name you want to
Operating the Remote
operate, programmed commands for the key are
performed and the display to operate the XPRESS
Commander
function appears. This display is called, "XPRESS
display." Keys on the XPRESS display are divided
There are two ways to operate the components on
into two types—"Touch-keys" with preset labels
the Remote Commander.
and "Label keys" that can be customized. Touch-
• XPRESS operation: You can operate multiple AV
keys are used to execute an XPRESS function.
components related to a specific task, such as
Label keys are used to switch to the individual
"watching a DVD, " or "watching a digital
component displays that make up the XPRESS
satellite," etc. This is called an "XPRESS
function.
function."
XPRESS display
• Single component operation: You can operate
each AV component individually.
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XPRESS_TV
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1
2
3
What is the XPRESS function?
4
5
6
7
8
9
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
An "XPRESS function" is an executable series of
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actions that can operate several AV components by
ENTER
pressing just one key.
TV
For example, you have to perform the following
operations sequentially to watch a DVD using a
TV, receiver/ amplifier, and DVD player.
Operating components
1. Turn on the DVD player.
individually
2. Turn on the TV.
3. Set the appropriate input mode of the
TV.
4. Turn on the receiver/amplifier.
5. Set the appropriate input selector of the
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receiver/amplifier.
6. Start DVD playback.
By setting the above actions as an XPRESS
function, you can watch a DVD by simply pressing
COMPONENT
one key.
X
PRESS
COMMANDER
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP
TIMER
LIGHT
OFF
button
VOLUME
CHANNEL
EPG
MENU
Also, the XPRESS function can memorize the
status of power on/off, input selector for each
OK
component, and send a signal to synchronize the
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
status which you want without reference to the
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
component's status.
Some XPRESS functions are preset at the factory to
When you press the COMPONENT button on the
operate Sony brand components (see the table
Remote Commander, the component names
below). However, depending on the factory preset
appear at the bottom of the display.
code, they may not necessarily be effective.
Default XPRESS function list
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COMPONENT /1
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Displays on the
Programmed commands
Label keys
TV
Turns on TV, and the display of
XPRESS_TV appears.
A-CBL
Turns on TV and Analog cable
TV
A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
box, and the display of
When you press a component name you want to
XPRESS_A-CBL appears.
operate, the display to operate the component
D-SAT
Turns on TV and Digital
appears. This display is called "Component
Satellite, and the display of
display." Keys on the Component display are
XPRESS_D-SAT appears.
divided into two types—"Touch-keys" with preset
labels and "Label keys" that can be customized.
DVD
Turns on TV and DVD player,
and the display of
Component display
XPRESS_DVD appears.
SU
VCR
Turns on TV and Video Cassette
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TV
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POWER
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recorder, and the display of
1
2
3
2PIC
SWAP
XPRESS_VCR appears.
4
5
6
DVR
Turns on TV and Digital Video
7
8
9
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
Recorder, and the display of
INPUT
WIDE
0
ENTER
XPRESS_DVR appears.
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
CD
Turns on CD player and
Receiver (Amplifier), and the
See "Table of preset functions" for the functions of
display of XPRESS_CD appears.
keys and buttons for each component.
RCVR
Turns on Receiver (Amplifier),
How to register the components to
and the display of
XPRESS_RCVR appears.
the Remote Commander
You can register up to 16 components.
How to set up an XPRESS function
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in
"AX Remote Editor."
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in
For On-Remote Setup: See "Setting the preset
"AX Remote Editor."
For On-Remote Setup: You cannot set up an
codes" on the PDF file "Operating Instructions."
XPRESS function.
To control the volume
Operating the XPRESS
function
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X
COMMANDER
PRESS
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP
TIMER
LIGHT
OFF
VOLUME
CHANNEL
EPG
MENU
VOLUME +/–
X
PRESS
COMMANDER
XPRESS button
BACK
COMPONENT
SYNC-UP
TIMER
LIGHT
OFF
OK
buttons
EXIT
TOOLS
VOLUME
CHANNEL
EPG
MENU
MUTING button
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
OK
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
EXIT
TOOLS
MUTING
RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL
1
2
3
4
MORE
ALL OFF
Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to control the
volume, and the MUTING button for silence.
When you select a visual component, the TV's
When you press an XPRESS button on the Remote
volume will be controlled; when you select an
Commander, the XPRESS names appear at the
audio component, the amplifier's volume will be
bottom of the display.
controlled.
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XPRESS
/1
How to set the volume control of
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visual components
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in
"AX Remote Editor."
For On-Remote Setup: See "Controlling the
volume of visual components connected to an
TV
A-CBL
D-SAT
DVD
XPRESS
audio component" on the PDF file "Operating
names
Instructions."
Touch-keys
Label keys
Component
names
Touch-keys
Label keys
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