Integrated Remote Commander: Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Operating the Remote Commander
Unit Settings
Setting by On-Remote Setup
Additional Information
Appendix
RM-AX4000
Integrated Remote
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XPRESS functions for executing a
series of commands to operate
Features several AV components, just by
pressing one key.
The RM-AX4000 Remote Commander Groups of commands from different
provides centralized control of all your components can be set onto up to 8
AV components from a single remote XPRESS keys. For example, when you
control and saves the trouble of operating watch a DVD using a TV and amplifier/
different AV components with different receiver, you just press one key to on/off
remote control devices. The following are each component, select the correct inputs.
its main features. Available keys for the XPRESS function
Control up to 16 components appear on the LCD display. Also,
With the Remote Commander, you can XPRESS function can memorize the
control up to 16 components, including status of power on/off, input selector for
your TV, VCR, DVD, CD, RCVR, etc. each component, and send a signal to
synchronize the status which you want
Centralized control of Sony AV without reference to the component’s
components with this one Remote
Commander status.
The Remote Commander is preset at the The AX Remote Editor software allows
factory to operate Sony brand you to make advanced settings for the
components, so you can use it out of the Remote Commander.
box as a control center for your Sony AV Air-Slide executes an XPRESS
components. function by “sliding your finger”
across the LCD display
Remote control signals for non-Sony You can also perform an XPRESS
components are also preset
The Remote Commander also recognizes function by sliding your finger in a set
the preset codes for most major brands pattern across the Remote Commander's
components, as well as Sony. Just select LCD Display. This function is called an
the corresponding codes to control all “Air-Slide”, and 6 different patterns are
your AV components. available.
The AX Remote Editor software allows
you to make advanced settings for the
Remote Commander.
Clock display and Timer function
Up to 8 Timer macros can be
programmed to automatically turn on/
off components and other controls (such
as recording, stopping, etc.).
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Learning function lets you program “AX Remote Editor” for easy Remote
other remote control signals you may Commander setup
need The supplied software “AX Remote
The Remote Commander’s learning Editor” allows you to set up the Remote
function can learn the remote control Commander on your PC and download
infrared signals of non-preset the settings to the Remote Commander.
components. The Remote Commander Various advanced settings can also be
can learn remote control signals (infrared made easily on your PC.
signals only) of other devices such as air
conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific
appliances or functions may not be
available).
System Control function executes a
series of commands (a macro) by
pressing one button/key
The Remote Commander has special
buttons/keys, which can be programmed
to perform a series of commands (a
macro) just by pressing one button/key.
You can program up to 8 System Control
macros.
KeyMacro function allows you to
select a channel with a single key
The Remote Commander allows you to
program a macro for a key to operate an
AV component. For example, you can
create a macro that enters the numbers 1,
2, and 3, to select channel 123 just by
pressing one key.
The AX Remote Editor software allows
you to make advanced settings for the
Remote Commander.
Easy-to-operate Touch-key LCD with
blue back light
The Remote Commander has a Touch-
key LCD that changes keys and labels
according to the selected component. The
Remote Commander is easy to operate as
only the keys necessary to operate the
selected component are shown. The
display backlight allows operation even
in the dark.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8
Location and function of controls ........................................................................................ 8
Installing the batteries ....................................................................................................... 10
When to replace the batteries ............................................................................................ 10
Setting the clock ................................................................................................................. 11
Remote Commander settings and operating procedures ................................................... 13
About the factory setting ................................................................................................... 13
How to set up the Remote Commander (On-PC Setup and On-Remote Setup) ...... 13
Setting procedure for On-PC Setup ................................................................................. 14
Setting procedure for On-Remote Setup ......................................................................... 15
Installing the “AX Remote Editor” ...................................................................................... 16
Installing the “AX Remote Editor” .................................................................................. 16
Installing the USB driver ................................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Remote Commander to your PC .......................................................... 19
Using the “AX Remote Editor” to set up the Remote Commander .................................... 19
Using “AX Remote Editor”– Help ................................................................................... 20

Operating your components ............................................................................................... 21
What is the XPRESS function? .......................................................................................... 21
Operating the XPRESS function ....................................................................................... 22
To synchronize with the status of a component – SYNC-UP ......................................................... 25
To perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function ......................................................... 26
Operating components individually ............................................................................... 27
To control the volume ........................................................................................................ 29
Executing a series of commands at a scheduled time – Timer function ............................. 29
To quickly switch the Timer on or off .............................................................................. 30
Executing a series of commands with just one button – System Control function ............ 31
Using other useful functions ............................................................................................... 32
To operate the Remote Commander in the dark ............................................................ 32
Locking the controls – Hold function .............................................................................. 33
To turn off all the components at one time ..................................................................... 33
Unit Settings
Setting the backlight .......................................................................................................... 34
Setting the LCD display ...................................................................................................... 37
Setting the automatic-off time of the LCD display ........................................................ 37
Calibrating the alignment of the LCD display ............................................................... 39
Setting the contrast of the LCD display .......................................................................... 40
Setting the beep ................................................................................................................. 41
Adjusting the clock ............................................................................................................. 42
To change the display to the daylight savings time (summer time) indication ........ 43
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Setting the preset codes ..................................................................................................... 45
Using non-preset remote control operations – Learning function ..................................... 47
To clear the learned signal from a key or button ............................................................................. 49
Learning up to 4 signals to one key ................................................................................................... 49
For accurate learning ......................................................................................................... 51
Programming a series of commands with just one button – System Control function ...... 51
To clear programmed series of commands for SYSTEM CONTROL button or
System Control key ......................................................................................................... 54
Setting the XPRESS macro activation ................................................................................. 56
Controlling the volume of visual components connected to an audio component ........... 57
Setting the Timer ................................................................................................................ 59
To program the Timer ........................................................................................................ 59
To clear a Timer macro ....................................................................................................... 64
Changing the names of labels ............................................................................................ 65
Erasing all the settings – Reset .......................................................................................... 68
Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 70
Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 70
Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 70
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 71
Appendix
Table of preset functions .................................................................................................... 76
TV .......................................................................................................................................... 76
A-CBL (Analog Cable box) ................................................................................................ 77
D-SAT (Digital Satellite) .................................................................................................... 78
DVD (DVD player) ............................................................................................................. 79
VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) ........................................................................................ 80
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) .......................................................................................... 81
CD (CD player) ................................................................................................................... 82
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) ............................................................................................. 83
DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo) ............................................................................................ 84
DVD-R (DVD Recorder) .................................................................................................... 85
D-CBL (Digital Cable box) ................................................................................................. 86
DAV (DVD/Receiver combo) ........................................................................................... 87
PJ (Projector) ........................................................................................................................ 88
TAPE (Cassette deck) ......................................................................................................... 89
MD (MD deck) .................................................................................................................... 90
LIGHT .................................................................................................................................. 91
Full Display ......................................................................................................................... 92
Index ................................................................................................................................... 93
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Getting Started
Unpacking Location and function

Check the contents of the package before of controls
using the Remote Commander.
•Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)

1 qs
qd
2
3 qf
4 X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
qg
5 qh
•USB mini cable (1) 6 EPG MENU
VOLUME CHANNEL
qj
7
OK qk
8 EXIT TOOLS
ql
9
0 SYSTEM CONTROL
MUTING RECALL
w;
1 2 3 4 MORE ALL OFF
wa
ws
•CD-ROM for the AX Remote Editor
qa wd
software, PDF file Operating
Instructions (1) The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot.
1 Clock display (pages 11, 42)
Displays the clock, the transmission
mark, the battery mark and the timer
mark.
•Quick Start Guide (1) 2 Label keys

•Preset code lists (1) Different keys appear depending on
•Warranty Card (1) the selected display. The Label keys
are used mainly to choose the XPRESS
function/component/System
Control/Timer/setting items, etc. You
can change the names of the XPRESS
function, components, System Control
key and Timer as the Label keys.
3 COMPONENT button (page 27)
The component names appear as the
Label keys. When you press a
component name, the operating
display for that component appears.
4 BACK button (page 24)
Used to return to the previous display.
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5 XPRESS button (pages 22-24) qh COMMANDER OFF button (page 33)
The XPRESS names appear as the Turns the power of the Remote
Label keys. When you press an Commander off.
XPRESS name, the operating display
qj LIGHT button (pages 32, 49)
for that XPRESS function appears, and
Used to brighten the backlight in the
its macro is performed.
dark. Press the button once to turn
6 MENU button on/off the light.
(pages 76-87)
qk CHANNEL +/– buttons
Calls up the menu screen for
(pages 76-78, 80-81, 83-87)
components that have menu function.
Selects the channel.
7 EPG button
ql VOLUME +/– buttons*
(pages 76, 78, 81, 84, 86)
(pages 29, 50, 76-90)
Getting Started
8 OK and Cursor Control buttons Adjusts the volume.
(pages 40, 46, 62, 67, 76, 78-81,
w; RECALL button
83-88)
(pages 76-78, 81, 84-86, 91)
9 EXIT button
wa ALL OFF button (page 33)
(pages 39, 76, 78-81, 83-87)
ws MUTING button*
q; TOOLS button
(pages 29, 50, 76-90)
(pages 76, 78, 81, 84, 86)
Silences the sound. Press the button to
qa SYSTEM CONTROL buttons silence, and again to return to the
(pages 31, 51, 54) previous volume level.
You can automatically carry out the
wd MORE button (pages 31, 51, 55)
entire program by pressing one
The System Control keys (SYSTEM5-
button.
8) are displayed as the Label keys.
qs Display title When you press a System Control key,
Shows the title of the LCD Display. If its macro is performed.
a page number such as “/1” appears,
Note
multiple pages are available. If you No default System Control key macros are
press the number, next page displays. set at the factory.
qd Touch-keys * Note on the VOLUME +/– and
The keys are used for setting the MUTING buttons
The Remote Commander can control or
Remote Commander and operating silence the TV and amplifier's volume when
each component appear on the LCD you select a visual or audio component.
display.
Note on the LCD display’s power
Note on/off
Do not press the touch-keys using sharp To turn on the LCD display, press any button
objects such as pins or ball-point pens. except the COMMANDER OFF button.
To turn off the LCD display, press the
qf SYNC-UP button COMMANDER OFF button. If you do not use
(pages 25, 49, 55) the Remote Commander within 5 minutes, the
Used to synchronize with the status of LCD display automatically turns off.
This interval can also be changed (page 37).
a component .
qg TIMER button (pages 29, 30)
Used to set the timer program on/off.
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When to replace the
Installing the batteries
batteries
Slide and open the battery compartment When replacing the batteries, do it
lid and insert four size AA (R6) alkaline quickly. Otherwise, the memory
batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line settings for the clock will be erased.
up the + and – of the batteries with the + The clock does not work while
and – of the battery compartment. replacing the batteries.
Alkaline batteries will last up to 5
months (a Sony TV turned On/Off up to
approx. 300 times per day). If the Remote
Commander does not operate properly,
the batteries are getting weak and E
appears on the LCD display. When the
LCD display dims or the backlight for the
touch keys grows dim, the batteries are
getting weak; replace them.
Notes on replacing the batteries
• Do not attempt to recharge dry batteries.
• Do not carry dry batteries together with coins
or other metallic objects. This can generate
heat if the positive and negative terminals of
the batteries accidentally come into contact
with metallic objects.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a
long time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• Do not use different types of batteries at the
same time.
• When you replace the batteries, replace them
both with new ones.
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2 Press “SET” on the Label keys.
Setting the clock
SET
When you install batteries the first time,
the Remote Commander enters clock
setup mode.
“DS_TIME” appears as the Display title. A beep sounds, “SET” and “SU” flash,
“STD_TIME” lights and “SET” and and “12:00 AM” lights on the Clock
“DS_TIME” flash on the Label keys. display.
STD_TIME: standard time SU
LEARN
CLOCK
DS_TIME: daylight savings time AM NG
SU
LEARN
NG DS_TIME
Getting Started
SET STD_TIME
SET [STD_TIME] DS_TIME

3 Set the day of the week by
pressing the F or f button.
The selected day of the week flashes.
1 Press “STD_TIME” or SU : Sunday
“DS_TIME” on the Label keys. MO : Monday
TU : Tuesday
WE : Wednesday
or TH : Thursday
FR : Friday
SA : Saturday
The current setting is shown inside

the [ ], while the other flashes.
If the summer time (daylight savings
time) is used in your area, press the
DS_TIME key. When the time change
occurs (in spring and autumn), the Next, press the g button. The day of
Remote Commander will the week is set.
automatically adjust itself. “12” (hour) “AM” and “SET” flash.
If the summer time is not used in your SU
LEARN
area, press the STD_TIME key. AM NG CLOCK
SET STD_TIME
Note
If you press the G button, the day of the
week is set and setting mode skips to step
5.
Continued
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Setting the clock (continued)
5 Set the minute by pressing the F
or f button.
The selected minute flashes.
4 Set the hour and AM (or PM) by
pressing the F or f button.
The selected hour and AM (or PM)
flash.
If you want to finish the clock setting,

go to step 6.
SU
LEARN
NG CLOCK
Next, press the g button. The hour

and AM (or PM) are set. SET STD_TIME
“00” (minute) and “SET” flash.

Notes
SU
LEARN
AM NG CLOCK
• If you press the g button, the minute is
set and the setting mode returns to step 3.
• If you press the G button, the minute is
set and the setting mode returns to step 4.

SET STD_TIME
SET
Note
If you press the G button, the hour and AM
(or PM) are set and the setting mode
returns to step 3. The beep sounds, and the clock starts
from the 0 second of the current
minute.
Note
If you press the SET key in any step above, the
clock starts from the 0 second of the current
minute.
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How to set up the Remote
Remote Commander Commander (On-PC Setup
settings and operating and On-Remote Setup)
procedures There are two ways to make settings for
the Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup”
About the factory setting with the aid of PC software and “On-
Remote Setup” directly on the Remote
The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is
Commander.
preset at the factory to operate most Sony
brand AV components (see the table
• On-PC Setup (Recommended)
below).
“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied
If you operate a non-Sony AV
software for your PC, “AX Remote
component, you need to set the
Getting Started
Editor,” to set up the Remote
component’s preset code on the Remote
Commander. By following the wizard,
Commander first.
it allows you to easily make all the
necessary settings for the Remote
Default components list
Commander (components’ preset
Displays on Component
codes, etc.,). Furthermore, you can add
Remote
Commander and customize a range of settings
TV TV
which are not available with On-
Remote Setup.
A-CBL Analog Cable box
• On-Remote Setup
D-SAT Digital Satellite
“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting
DVD DVD player up directly with the Remote
VCR Video Cassette Recorder Commander. However, some advanced
DVR Digital Video Recorder settings are not available with On-
CD CD player Remote setup (see the table on page
RCVR Receiver/Amplifier
14).
DVDVR DVR/DVD combo
See “Setting procedure for On-PC Setup”
DVD-R DVD Recorder
(page 14), or “Setting procedure for On-
D-CBL Digital Cable box Remote Setup” (page 15) for each setting
DAV DVD/Receiver combo method.
PJ Projector
TAPE Cassette deck*
IMPORTANT
MD MD deck You cannot use both methods. Once you
LIGHT Light set up the Remote Commander by either
On-PC Setup (recommended) or On-
Remote Setup, you cannot make
* Analog audio compact cassette deck additional settings using the other
method. You can only delete the entire
See “Table of preset functions” (page 76) for the setup and start over using the other setup
functions of keys and buttons for each method.
component.
Continued
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Remote Commander settings and
operating procedures (continued) Setting procedure for On-
PC Setup
Programmable items of On-PC
If you set up the Remote Commander
Setup and On-Remote Setup
using On-PC Setup (recommended),
Main setting Using the AX Using the Remote follow the procedures below.
items Remote Editor Commander
Setting the a a Step1: Installing the “AX Remote
preset codes Editor” (page 16).
Learning the a a
remote control
signals
Step2: Installing the USB driver
(page 17).
Editting the a a
label
Setting the a a
Step3: Using the “AX Remote
Timer Editor” to set up the Remote
Programming a a
Commander (page 19).
the Timer See the Help file of AX Remote
Setting System a a Editor for setting details.
Control
function *1 Step4: Operating an AV
Setting XPRESS a × component using the Remote
function *2 Commander.
Setting Air- a × After finishing the setting with AX
Slide function *3 Remote Editor, operate the AV
Unit settings a a component using the Remote
Commander.
*1 System Control function is used to perform
a programmed series of commands (a • Operating the XPRESS function
macro) on several AV components by (page 22).
pressing just one button. • Operating components
*2 An XPRESS function is also a macro
individually (page 27).
function which executes a series of
commands for controlling several AV
components by pressing just one key. The Option1: You can also change the
difference is, the XPRESS display stays Unit Settings such as the
available for you to make additional
settings.
backlight and beep (pages 34,
*3 An Air-Slide is a function which executes 41).
an XPRESS function by “sliding your
finger” in a set pattern across the display. Option2: You can also change the
settings of the buttons or keys
on the Remote Commander
with AX Remote Editor.
See the Help of AX Remote Editor for
setting with AX Remote Editor.
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• Setting the Timer (page 59).
When using On-PC Setup • Changing the names of labels
using On-PC Setup, you do not need to (page 65).
read this PDF manual “Setting by On-
Remote Setup”.
When using On-Remote Setup
(pages 45 – 69)
using On-Remote Setup, you do not need
to install the AX Remote Editor and its
driver, or connect the Remote
Setting procedure for On- Commander to your PC. You also do not
Remote Setup need to read the PDF pages 16 to 20.
If you set the Remote Commander On-

Remote Setup, follow the procedure
below.
Getting Started
Step1: Setting the preset codes.
(page 45).
Step2: Operating AV components

using the Remote Commander.
After finishing the setting of the
preset codes, you can use the Remote
Commander to operate your AV
components.
• Operating the XPRESS function
(page 22).
• Operating components
Option1: You can also change the

Unit Settings such as backlight
and beep (pages 34, 41).
Option2: You can also change the

settings of the buttons or keys
on the Remote Commander.
• Using non-preset remote control
operations (Learning function)
(page 47).
• Programming a series of
commands with just one button
(System Control function)
(page 51).
• Setting the XPRESS macro
activation (page 56).
• Controlling the volume of visual
components connected to an audio
component (page 57). 15
Installing the “AX Remote
Installing the “AX Editor”
Remote Editor” Follow the instructions below to install.
By installing the “AX Remote Editor” Notes
software on the supplied CD-ROM onto • Do not simply copy the “AX Remote Editor”
your PC, you can set up the Remote folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. You
need to install it properly for it to work.
Commander with your PC. “AX Remote • On Windows 2000, or Windows XP, logon
Editor” makes setting up complex with an authorized “Administrator” ID when
operations like a series of commands (a installing “AX Remote Editor.”
macro) easy, and also allows various
other convenient functions that can only 1 Close all software running on
be set up on the PC. For details, see the Windows.
Help menu provided in “AX Remote
Editor.” 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
“AX Remote Editor” system
requirements
Operating systems:
Windows XP Media Center Edition
2005/Windows XP Media Center
Edition 2004/Windows XP Media
Center Edition/Windows XP
Professional/Windows XP Home After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install
Edition/Windows 2000 Professional CD Menu” appears.
CPU:
Pentium II, 300 MHz or more 3 Click [Install AX Remote Editor].
RAM: “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup”
64 MB or more (128 MB or more for appears.
Windows XP)
Required hard disc capacity:
20 MB or more
Display:
High (16 bits) Color or higher,
1,024 × 768 dots or better*
CD-ROM drive
USB port
* Does not operate with a display of under
1,024 × 768 dots.
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4 Click [Next]. Installing the USB driver
Follow the on-screen instructions and You need to install the USB driver before
proceed with the installation. connecting the supplied USB mini cable
When the installation is complete, to your PC and the Remote Commander.
“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” Follow the instructions below to install.
automatically quits.
Notes
Tip • Without batteries in the Remote Commander,
If the installation display is hidden the USB connection cannot be detected by the
behind other windows PC even if the USB mini cable is connected.
If “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” disappears Make sure to install the batteries before
behind other displays while installing, installing the USB driver. If the USB driver
press the [Tab] key several times while installation is interrupted by mistake, install
pressing down the [Alt] key to bring up it again from the beginning.
“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” again. • Do not simply copy the USB driver in the
Getting Started
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 authorized "Administrator" ID when
installing the USB driver.
• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you need
to install the driver for each port to which the
Remote Commander will be connected.
• Depending on the PC, various messages
other than those mentioned in this manual
may appear during the USB driver
installation. Just follow the on-screen
instructions of these messages to install.
Continued
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Installing the “AX Remote Editor” For Windows 2000 users
(continued)
1 Close all software running on
For Windows XP users Windows.
1 Close all software running on 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
Windows. the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install
2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into CD Menu” appears.
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install 3 Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000
CD Menu” appears. Install CD Menu.”
3 Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000 4 Connect the PC and the Remote
Install CD Menu.”
Commander using the supplied
USB mini cable (page 19).
4 Connect the PC and the Remote The “Found New Hardware” message
Commander using the supplied
appears. After a moment, “Found
USB mini cable (page 19). New Hardware Wizard” appears.
The “Found New Hardware” message
appears in the Notification Area in the
lower right-hand of the display. After
5 Click [Next].
a moment, “Found New Hardware The “Install Hardware Device
Wizard” appears. Drivers” display appears.
Tip
If the following confirmation message appears,
“Can Windows connect to Windows Update to
6 Select “Search for a suitable
search for software?”, select [No, not this time] driver for my device
then click [Next]. [recommended]”, then click
[Next].
The “Locate Driver Files” display
appears.
7 Mark only the check box of “CD-

ROM drives”, then click [Next].
The “Driver Files Search Results”
display appears, and the found driver
is displayed.
5 Select “Install the software
automatically [Recommended]”, 8 Click [Next].
then click [Next]. Installing of the USB driver starts. The
Installing of the USB driver starts. The “Completing the Found New
“Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard” display appears
Hardware Wizard” display appears when the installation is complete.
when the installation is complete.
9 Click [Finish].
6 Click [Finish]. Installing of the USB driver finishes.
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Connecting the Remote
Commander to your PC Using the “AX Remote
You can now connect the Remote Commander Editor” to set up the
(RM-AX4000) to your PC with the supplied
USB mini cable. Connect whenever you want
Remote Commander
to verify correct operation of key and button You can set the Remote Commander
commands for an XPRESS function, etc., or to
exchange setup data between your PC and the using the
Remote Commander. AX Remote Editor software. Follow the
procedures
IMPORTANT below.
• Do not keep the Remote Commander connected
to the PC when the PC is in standby/
hibernation, otherwise, a malfunction could 1 Gather all your remote controls.
occur.
Getting Started
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 We recommend using the remote
• The Remote Commander uses the battery when controls which were supplied with
connected to the PC. When you finish the setup,
unplug from the USB connector. each component, but if you are using
• Before connecting the Remote Commander to a replacement remote control (due to
your PC, be sure to install the fresh batteries in loss or damage) or a universal remote
the Remote Commander.
• Do not disconnect the USB mini cable from your (which controls multiple
PC while your PC is communicating with the components), have it handy as well.
Remote Commander, as a malfunction may occur.
• Only connect one Remote Commander to your
PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not be able to 2 On your PC, click the Windows
download the settings correctly. “Start” button and point to “All
Programs” - “Sony Remote AX,” -
1 Connect the USB mini cable to the “AX Remote Editor” and click.
USB connector of the Remote “AX Remote Editor” starts up, and
Commander (RM-AX4000). the last project appears.
The first time AX Remote Editor starts
up, the “New Project” wizard
appears. Following the onscreen
instructions, create a project.
2 Connect the USB mini cable to the

USB connector of your PC.
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Note
If you do not have a remote control for one Using “AX Remote Editor”
of your components, do not add that
component’s remote control settings to the
– Help
Remote Commander on the following You can set up the Remote Commander
screen. Finish the “New Project” wizard,
then select the “ADVANCED” tab and
by operating “AX Remote Editor,”
proceed to the setting. See the Help file of referring to the detailed instructions
AX Remote Editor for setting details. provided in Help.
Starting Help
Start up “AX Remote Editor,” then click
[Help] on the menu bar and select [AX
Remote Editor help].
How to use Help

Click one of the tabs: [Contents], [Index]
or [Search], and check the information
you need.
Tips
• If you are using an operating system other
than Windows XP, click the “Start” button of
Windows and point to “Programs” - “Sony
AX” - “AX Remote Editor” and click to start
up “AX Remote Editor”.
• If “ ” (the shortcut icon of AX Remote
Editor) is displayed on the desktop of
Windows, double-click the icon to open it.
(Depending on the setting, Windows XP may
automatically delete icons from the desktop
if they have not been used for a certain
period of time. If “ ” is not displayed on the
desktop, use the “Start” button.)
To search by contents (Contents)
You can find information relating to a specific
subject by using the table of contents shown on
the “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 key words (Search)
You can submit a Keyword search on the
“Search” tab by typing in your keyword(s).
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Operating the Remote
Commander Some XPRESS functions are preset at the
factory to operate Sony brand
Operating your components (see the table at right).
However, depending on the factory
components preset code, they may not necessarily be
effective.
There are two ways to operate the
components on the Remote Commander
(RM-AX4000).
Default XPRESS list
• XPRESS operation: You can operate Displays on the Programmed commands
multiple AV components related to a Label keys
specific task, such as “watching a TV, ” TV Turns on TV, and the display
of XPRESS_TV appears.
or “watching a DVD,” etc. This is
called an “XPRESS function.” A-CBL Turns on TV and Analog
cable box, and the display of
• Single component operation: You can XPRESS_A-CBL appears.
operate each AV component
D-SAT Turns on TV and Digital

Satellite, and the display of
XPRESS_D-SAT appears.
What is the XPRESS DVD Turns on TV and DVD player,

and the display of
function? XPRESS_DVD appears.
VCR Turns on TV and Video
An “XPRESS function” is an executable Cassette recorder, and the
series of commands that operate several display of XPRESS_VCR
AV components, just by pressing one key. appears.
For example, you have to perform the DVR Turns on TV and Digital
following operations sequentially to Video Recorder, and the
display of XPRESS_DVR
watch a DVD using a TV, receiver/ appears.
amplifier, and DVD player.
CD Turns on CD player and
1. Turn on the TV. Receiver (Amplifier), and the
2. Set the input mode of the TV to display of XPRESS_CD
VIDEO1. appears.
3. Turn on the receiver/amplifier. RCVR Turns on Receiver
4. Set the input selector of the (Amplifier), and the display
of XPRESS_RCVR appears.
receiver/amplifier to DVD.
5. Turn on the DVD player.
6. Start DVD playback. How to set up an XPRESS function
By setting the above commands as an For On-PC Set up: See the Help menu
XPRESS function, you can watch a DVD provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
by simply pressing one key. For On-Remote Setup: You cannot set
up an XPRESS function.
Also, XPRESS function can memorize the
status of power on/off, input selector for
each component, and send a signal to
synchronize the status which you want
without reference to the component's
status.
Continued
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Operating your components When you press an XPRESS name you
(continued) want to operate, programmed commands
for the key are performed and the
Operating the XPRESS display to operate the XPRESS function
appears. This display is called, “XPRESS
function display.” Keys on the XPRESS display are
divided into two types—“Touch-keys”
with preset labels and “Label keys” that
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can be customized. Touch-keys are used
to execute an XPRESS function. Label
keys are used to switch to the individual
component displays (page 27) that make
COMMANDER
up the XPRESS function.
X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT OFF
XPRESS button
EPG MENU
VOLUME CHANNEL
XPRESS display
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EXIT TOOLS
SYSTEM CONTROL
MUTING RECALL 1 2 3
4 5 6
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB Touch-keys
7 8 9
0
When you press an XPRESS button on
ENTER
TV Label keys
the Remote Commander, the XPRESS
names appear at the bottom of the
display.
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TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD XPRESS

names
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Example: To play a DVD player
by XPRESS function (when On-PC 3 Press the key(s) or button(s) you
Setup was used to set up the want to operate.
Remote Commander)
1 Press the XPRESS button.

X PRESS
When the signal is sent, appears.
You can also use other buttons, such
“XPRESS” appears as the Display as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–,
title. MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.
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Remote Commander, press the

COMMANDER OFF button.

COMMANDER
OFF
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
If a page number such as “/1” The Remote Commander turns off.

appears to the right side of Display
title, multiple pages are available.
Press the number to go to the next If you want to return to the
page. previous display
Press the BACK button, the previous LCD
display returns.
2 Press the XPRESS name you want
to operate (in this case, DVD).
DVD
The TV and DVD turn on and the

input select of TV changes to those
selected by “AX Remote Editor.”
The main keys you use to control the
DVD are displayed as Touch-keys.
The components that make up the
XPRESS function are displayed as
Label keys.
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DVD TV
Continued
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Operating your components
(continued) 3 In this step, you need to set the
correct input of each component
Example: To play a DVD player that makes up this XPRESS
by XPRESS function (when On- function, e.g., the RCVR, TV, and
Remote Setup was used to set up DVD player. Press one of the
the Remote Commander) component's Label keys to open
its display, then press the INPUT
1 Press the XPRESS button. key once or repeatedly until the
X PRESS correct input is selected.
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“XPRESS” appears as the Display 1 2 3

2PIC SWAP
title. 4 5 6
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
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INPUT WIDE
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
4 Press the BACK button to return

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD to the previous display, and
repeat step 3 until all the
If a page number such as “/1”
necessary components’ inputs are
correctly set.
Press the number to go to the next BACK
page.
2 Press the XPRESS name you want The previous LCD display returns.
to operate (in this case, DVD). SU
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DVD
The TV and DVD turn on. The main DVD TV

keys you use to control the DVD are
displayed as Touch-keys. Note
The components that make up the If you had used On-PC Setup, this
XPRESS function are displayed as step would be done automatically for
Label keys. you. That’s why we recommend it.
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DVD TV
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To synchronize with the status of
5 Press the key(s) or button(s) you a component – SYNC-UP
want to operate.
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You can also use other buttons, such X PRESS BACK COMPONENT
COMMANDER
SYNC-UP button
SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT OFF
as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, EPG MENU

VOLUME CHANNEL
MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons. OK
EXIT TOOLS
6 When you are finished using the SYSTEM CONTROL
1 2 3 4 MORE
MUTING RECALL
ALL OFF

COMMANDER OFF button. The Remote Commander memorizes the

COMMANDER
OFF
status of the components’ input selectors,
and power on/off. However, if you turn
on/off the component manually or with
The Remote Commander turns off. a different remote control, the Remote
Commander will not recognize the
current component status. In this case,
If you want to return to the
press the SYNC-UP button to
previous display
Press the BACK button, the previous LCD synchronize with the status of the current
display returns. component and the Remote Commander.
1 Press the SYNC-UP button.

SYNC-UP
The component you want to confirm

the status of appears as the Display
title.
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DONE
SET ON FOR POWER OF TV
Continued
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Operating your components To perform an easy action
(continued) “Air-Slide” for XPRESS function
The Remote Commander can perform an
XPRESS function by “sliding your
2 Press the DONE key. finger” across its display. This function is
called an “Air-Slide function.”
DONE
The component’s (ON/OFF) power

status is synchronized with the X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
Remote Commander.
The Air-Slide has the following 6
3 When you are finished using the patterns.
COMMANDER OFF button. Default Air-Slide list
COMMANDER
Pattern Programmed commands
OFF
XPRESS_TV is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_TV
appears.
The Remote Commander turns off.
XPRESS_A-CBL is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_ A-
CBL appears.
previous display XPRESS_D-SAT is performed,
Press the BACK button, the previous LCD and the display of XPRESS_D-
display returns. SAT appears.
XPRESS_DVD is performed,
and the display of XPRESS_
DVD appears.
No preset
No preset
How to set the Air-Slide action

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu
provided in “AX Remote Editor.” You
can set Air-Slide commands other than
for XPRESS function, using “AX Remote
Editor.”
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How to register the components
Operating components to the Remote Commander
individually You can register up to 16 components.
provided in “AX Remote Editor.”
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For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the
preset codes” on page 45.
Example: To change the input

X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
COMPONENT select of the TV
EPG MENU
VOLUME CHANNEL
button
OK
1 Press the COMPONENT button.
EXIT TOOLS
MUTING RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL COMPONENT
When you press the COMPONENT “COMPONENT” appears as the

button on the Remote Commander, the Display title.
component names appear at the bottom SU
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COMPONENT /1
of the display. AM NG
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TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
Component If a page number such as “/1”

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
names appears to the right side of Display
When you press a component name you title, multiple pages are available.
want to operate, the display to operate Press the number to go to the next
the component appears. This display is page.
called “Component display.” Keys on the
Component display are divided into two
types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels
and “Label keys” that can be customized.
Component display
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2PIC SWAP
1 2 3
4 5 6 Touch-keys
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
7 8 9
INPUT WIDE
0 ENTER
TV_TUNER ANT/SW Label keys
See “Table of preset functions” (page 76)

for the functions of keys and buttons for
each component.
Continued
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Operating your components
(continued) 4 When you are finished using the
2 Press the component name you
COMMANDER
want to operate (in this case, TV). OFF
TV
The component name appears as the If you want to return to the

Display title. previous display
And the keys you use to control the Press the BACK button, the previous LCD
display returns.
TV are displayed as Touch-keys.
Note
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TV /1 POWER The remote control signals may be different for
2PIC SWAP some components or functions. In this case,
1 2 3
program the remote control signals with the
4 5 6 Learning function.
7 8 9
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided
0 ENTER
INPUT WIDE
in “AX Remote Editor.”
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
For On-Remote Setup: See “Using non-preset
remote control operations” on page 47.
Press the number to go to the next
page.
3 Press the key(s) or button(s) you

want to operate.
Example:
1 Press the POWER key.
POWER
2 Press the INPUT key repeatedly

until the desired input is selected.
INPUT

You can also use other buttons, such
as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–,
MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons.
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To control the volume
Executing a series of
commands at a
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scheduled time
– Timer function
X PRESS COMMANDER
BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT OFF
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VOLUME CHANNEL
EPG MENU
VOLUME +/–
OK
EXIT TOOLS
button
SYSTEM CONTROL
1 2 3 4 MORE
MUTING RECALL
ALL OFF
MUTING button
X PRESS COMMANDER
BACK COMPONENT
TIMER button
VOLUME CHANNEL
EPG MENU
Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to

OK

control the volume, and the MUTING EXIT TOOLS
button to silence. When you select a SYSTEM CONTROL
1 2 3 4 MORE
MUTING RECALL
ALL OFF
visual component, the TV’s volume will

be controlled; when you select an audio
component, the amplifier’s volume will The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)
be controlled. can perform a programmed commands
automatically at a scheduled time every
How to set the volume control of day or on a particular day. This function
visual components is called “Timer.”
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu You can set up to 8 Timer with the
provided in “AX Remote Editor.” following options.
For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling • Timer ON/OFF
Switches ON/OFF each Timer.
the volume of visual components • Key Label
connected to an audio component” on When you press the TIMER button on the
page 57. Remote Commander, keys showing a Timer
function appear at the bottom of the display.
The default labels of each Timer are shown as
“PROG1” to “PROG8” and you can change
their labels.
• Commands to be operated
You can program a series of commands (a
macro) to operate at a scheduled time. This is
called, “Timer macro.”
• Time
Sets the operation time (hour, minute, AM/
PM) for a Timer.
• Day
Sets the day(s) for a Timer.
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Executing a series of commands at
a scheduled time (continued) 2 Select a standby timer program
that you want to switch on/off by
How to set the Timer function pressing the Label keys (in this
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu case, PROG1).
For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the PROG1
Timer” on page 59.
To quickly switch the Timer The switching display for Timer of

PROG1 appears.
on or off
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With the Remote Commander (RM- AM NG
OFF
AX4000), you can quickly switch a Timer

function on or off.
The following procedure is based on the
assumption that a series of commands (a
PROG1
macro) is programmed to the PROG1.
If you select a non-timer program, the
1 Press the TIMER button. “NG” beep is heard and “NG” flashes
TIMER
twice.
The Timer numbers for which a Timer 3 Press the ON/OFF key.
is already set and is in standby mode,
stay lit. The available program OFF
numbers flash on the Label keys.

appears to the right side of Display A single beep is heard and the “ ”
title, multiple pages are available. mark appears, and the standby mode
Press the number to go to the next of the selected Timer is set to on.
page.
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PROG1
PROG1 PROG2 PROG3 PROG4
4 Press and hold the

COMMANDER OFF button for
more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF

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If you want to quit before
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
Executing a series of
for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
commands with just
one button
previous display – System Control function
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
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Notes
• When you finish setting the timer standby
mode, the “ ” mark stays lit beside the
clock. This means that one or more Timers System Control
are activated. X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF keys
• The timer program you set repeats every
VOLUME CHANNEL
week until you set the timer standby mode to EPG MENU
SYSTEM
OFF (weekly timer). If you want to execute CONTROL 1-4

OK
the timer program only once, set the timer EXIT TOOLS
button
standby mode to OFF after the execution of SYSTEM CONTROL
MUTING RECALL
the timer program.

MORE button
IMPORTANT The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)

The Timer function of this Remote has special buttons which can be
Commander is designed for use programmed to perform a series of
with AV components. commands (a macro) just pressing one
Do not use the Timer function with button.
other components, such as an air- If you press the MORE button (rightmost
conditioner or other electrical SYSTEM CONTROL button), all keys
appliances. It may cause a fire or a sharing the same function as that
serious injury. SYSTEM CONTROL button appear at the
bottom of the display. These keys are
called, “System Control keys.”
You can program a series of commands
(a macro) for each of four SYSTEM
CONTROL buttons and four System
Control keys. This is called “System
Control macro.”
How to set the System Control
function
For On-Remote Setup: See
“Programming a series of commands
with just one button” on page 51.
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Executing a series of commands
with just one button (continued)
Using other useful
Notes
• If the remote control detectors of the
functions
components are too far apart, or if something
is blocking them, some of the components To operate the Remote
may not operate in the ordered sequence
when you press a SYSTEM CONTROL
Commander in the dark
button or System Control key.
• If some of the components did not operate
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other reason, always set all the components

back to the states they were in before you
pressed the SYSTEM CONTROL button or
the System Control key. Failure to do this can
result in incorrect operation when you press COMMANDER
X PRESS
the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons or the

BACK COMPONENT
LIGHT button
System Control keys again. EPG MENU

VOLUME CHANNEL
• Some components may not always be OK
powered-on by the System Control function. EXIT TOOLS
This is because the power of the component SYSTEM CONTROL

MUTING RECALL
goes on and off alternately when receiving 1 2 3 4 MORE ALL OFF
the power on/off signal. In this case, check

the operating component’s power on/off
state before using the System Control The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)
function. has a backlight on the LCD display.
Pressing any button or key automatically
activates the display. If no button or key
is pushed within a set time, the backlight
automatically turns off.
Default backlight settings

Off-time setting 10 seconds
Brightness Level 15 (Max: 15)
Fade effect ON
On-mode setting All keys and buttons
How to set the backlight

Or see “Setting the backlight” on page 34.
For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the
backlight” on page 34.
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Locking the controls To turn off all the
– Hold function components at one time
To prevent accidental operation, you can
lock all the buttons with the Hold
function. However, any programmed LEARN
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Timer functions will still be activated

while the controls are locked.
While pressing the COMMANDER X PRESS BACK COMPONENT SYNC-UP TIMER LIGHT
COMMANDER
OFF
OFF button, press the touch-key. EPG MENU

VOLUME CHANNEL
The LCD display turns off. OK
EXIT TOOLS
MUTING RECALL
SYSTEM CONTROL

ALL OFF button
When the controls are locked
If you attempt to operate the Remote

Commander, a message reminding you If you press the ALL OFF button, all the
to release the Hold function appears for preset components turn off at the factory
10 seconds on the LCD display. setting.
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Press COMMANDER OFF and TAP LCD.
To unlock the controls

While pressing the COMMANDER OFF
button, press the touch-key.
With a beep sounds, the previous status
display returns.
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Unit Settings
2 Press “LIGHT” on the Label keys.

Setting the backlight
LIGHT
The LCD display’s backlight is preset at
the factory to activate whenever the
Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is “LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
operated, and to switch off automatically SU
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if you do not operate for more than 10 NG LIGHT
seconds.
You can set the backlight automatic-off
time, the brightness, the setting of the
fade effect, and which buttons activate
OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE
the backlight.
To change this setting, perform the
following procedure. 3 Press “OFF_TIME” on the Label
keys.
1 While pressing the
COMMANDER OFF button, OFF_TIME
press the MUTING button.
COMMANDER
OFF The setting display for automatic-off
MUTING
time of the backlight appears.
“SET” appears as the Display title. SU
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OFF_TIME (-) 10sec (+)
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
4 Press the (–) or (+) key to change

If “LIGHT” does not flash on the the automatic-off time of the
Label keys, press the Display title
backlight.
(SET) repeatedly until it appears.
You can set the automatic-off time
from 1 to 60 seconds. Each time the
(–)/(+) key is pressed, the time
decreases/increases by 1 second. For
example, “20sec” on the Label keys
means 20 seconds.
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5 Press the BACK button or the 7 Press the (–) or (+) key to change
COMMANDER OFF button. the brightness of the backlight.
COMMANDER
You can set the brightness from 1 to
BACK OFF
15. Each time the (–)/(+) key is
or
pressed, the level decreases/increases
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title. by 1.
8 Press the BACK button or the

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COMMANDER
BACK OFF
or

“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
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When you set the automatic-off time to
longer than 10 seconds (factory setting), the
battery life may be shorter.
Unit Settings
6 Press “LEVEL” on the Label keys. OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE
LEVEL
9 Press “FADE” on the Label keys.
The setting display for brightness FADE
appears.
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The setting display for fade effect
appears.
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FADE [ ON ] OFF
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Setting the backlight (continued)
13 Press the LIGHT or ALL key to
select which buttons activate the
backlight.
10 Press the ON or OFF key to LIGHT: The backlight is activated by
select the fade effect of the pressing the LIGHT button only.
backlight. ALL: The backlight is activated by
ON: fade in/out backlight pressing any button on the Remote
OFF: normal backlight Commander except the VOLUME +/–,
The fade effect of the backlight CHANNEL +/– and COMMANDER
changes and a beep sounds each time OFF buttons.
you press the keys. The buttons to activate backlight
changes and a beep sounds each time
11 Press the BACK button or the you press the keys.
Note
COMMANDER In the “ALL” position, if you use the
BACK OFF
Remote Commander frequently, the battery
or
life may be shorter. In this case, shorten the
automatic-off time.
“LIGHT” appears as the Display title.
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14 Press the BACK button or the
COMMANDER
BACK OFF
or
OFF_TIME LEVEL FADE ON_MODE “LIGHT” appears as the Display title.

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12 Press “ON_MODE” on the Label
keys.
ON_MODE
The setting display for buttons to

activate the backlight appears. 15 Press and hold the
The current setting is shown inside COMMANDER OFF button for
the [ ], while the other flashes. more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
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ON_MODE LIGHT [ ALL ]
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finishing
Setting the LCD display
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. Setting the automatic-off
time of the LCD display
previous display The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER preset at the factory to switch off the
OFF button, the previous LCD display returns. LCD display automatically if you do not
operate it for more than 5 minutes.
following procedure.

COMMANDER OFF button,
COMMANDER
OFF
Unit Settings
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title.

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LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
If “DISPLAY” does not flash on the

Continued
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(continued) 5 Press and hold the
2 Press “DISPLAY” on the Label
keys. COMMANDER
OFF
DISPLAY
“DISPLAY” appears as the Display If you want to quit before

title. finishing
SU
LEARN
NG DISPLAY for more than 2 seconds. The previous status

previous display
DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
3 Press ”DISP-OFF” on the Label

keys.
DISP-OFF
The setting display for automatic-off

time of the LCD display appears.
SU
LEARN
NG DISPLAY
DISP-OFF (-) 05min (+)
4 Press the (–) or (+) key to change

the automatic-off time of the LCD
display.
You can set the automatic-off time
from 1 to 30 minutes.
Each time the (–)/(+) key is pressed,
the minute decreases/increases by
1 minute. For example, “02min” on
the Label keys means 2 minutes.
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Calibrating the alignment 3 Press the point on the top-right of
of the LCD display the LCD display.
You can calibrate the alignment of the The square appears in the center of
LCD display if the Touch-keys are not the LCD display.
working properly. SU
LEARN
ALIGNMENT
NG

press the MENU button and EXIT
button.
COMMANDER
4 Press the square in the center of
OFF MENU EXIT the LCD display.
When the calibration is complete, the
The setting display for calibrating the beep sounds, and the LCD display
alignment of the LCD display returns to the selecting display of
Unit Settings
appears. display setting.
SU
SU LEARN
LEARN
NG ALIGNMENT NG DISPLAY
DISP-OFF ALIGN CONTRAST
Note
2 Press the point on the bottom-left When calibrating, be sure to press the point
accurately, otherwise the calibration will be
of the LCD display. off and you will need to start over.
The other point appears on the top-
right of the LCD display. 5 Press and hold the
SU
LEARN
NG ALIGNMENT
COMMANDER
OFF

finishing
for more than 2 seconds. The Remote
Commander turns off.
Continued
39
(continued) 3 Press and hold the
Setting the contrast of the
LCD display COMMANDER
OFF
You can adjust the contrast of the LCD

display if the screen is not viewed The Remote Commander turns off.
properly.
finishing
1 While pressing the for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
COMMANDER OFF button, returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
press the OK button.
COMMANDER
OFF
OK
The setting display for contrast

appears.
SU
LEARN
NG CONTRAST POWER
A/B
1 2 3
TOP MENU
4 5 6 REC
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
7 8 9
INPUT LIST
+10 0 ENTER
2 Press the CHANNEL +/– button

to adjust the contrast of the LCD
display.
CHANNEL
You can set the contrast level from 1

to 15.
CHANNEL +: Darker contrast
CHANNEL –: Lighter contrast
Note
If you press the CHANNEL +/– button and
the contrast level is already at the
minimum/maximum level, the beep does
not sound. The level can be set from 1 to 15.
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3 Press “BEEP” on the Label keys.
Setting the beep
BEEP
preset at the factory with the
confirmation beep set to on.
To change this setting, perform the The setting display for beep appears.
following procedure. The current setting is shown inside
1 While pressing the SU
LEARN
NG OTHER
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
BEEP [ ON ] OFF
SU
4 Press the ON or OFF key to select

LEARN
NG SET
Unit Settings
the beep.
ON: Turns on the beep.
OFF: Turns off the beep.
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
The beep setting changes and a beep
sounds each time you press the key.
If “OTHER” does not flash on the
Label keys, press the Display title 5 Press and hold the
(SET) repeatedly until it appears. COMMANDER OFF button for
2 Press “OTHER”on the Label keys. COMMANDER
OFF
OTHER
“OTHER” appears as the Display title.

SU
LEARN
NG OTHER finishing

BEEP DS_TIME CLOCK RESET
previous display
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3 Press “CLOCK” on the Label
Adjusting the clock keys.
You can adjust the clock after setting.
CLOCK
1 While pressing the The setting display for clock appears.

COMMANDER OFF button, SU
LEARN
CLOCK
press the MUTING button. AM NG
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
“SET” appears as the Display title. SET STD_TIME

SU
LEARN
NG SET
4 Press the F/f/g/G buttons to

change the time or day.
Each time the G or g button is
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
pressed, the Clock display changes in
order (the day y the hour y
If “OTHER” does not flash on the the minute y the day).
Label keys, press the Display title Each time the F or f button is
(SET) repeatedly until it appears. pressed, the hour or minute changes
by 1 hour or minute.
2 Press “OTHER” on the Label Select the hour or minute by pressing
keys. the (G/g) button first.
OTHER 5 Press “SET” on the Label keys.

SET
SU
LEARN
NG OTHER With a beep sound, the clock is
started. “OTHER” appears as the
Display title.
SU
LEARN
NG OTHER
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6 Press and hold the To change the display to
COMMANDER OFF button for the daylight savings time
more than 2 seconds. (summer time) indication
COMMANDER
OFF You can select the standard time
(STD_TIME) or summer time (DS_TIME).
If you want to quit before 1 While pressing the

finishing COMMANDER OFF button,
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button press the MUTING button.
returns, and the Remote Commander turns off. COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
previous display “SET” appears as the Display title.
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER SU
LEARN
Unit Settings
OFF button, the previous LCD display returns. NG SET
LIGHT DISPLAY OTHER
If “OTHER” does not flash on the

2 Press “OTHER” on the Label

keys.
OTHER

SU
LEARN
NG OTHER
Continued
43
Adjusting the clock (continued) If you want to quit before
finishing
3 Press “DS_TIME” on the Label returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
keys.
DS_TIME previous display
The setting display for daylight

savings time appears.
SU
LEARN
NG OTHER
DS_TIME [STD_TIME] DS_TIME
4 Press the STD_TIME or DS_TIME

key.
or
STD_TIME is 1 hour behind the

DS_TIME.
DS_TIME is 1 hour ahead of the
STD_TIME.
The setting of the daylight savings
time changes and a beep sounds each
time you press the keys.
Note
In this case, the minute and second are not
changed.

COMMANDER
OFF

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The following section explains On- 2 While pressing the

Remote Setup. If you set the Remote COMMANDER OFF button,
Commander by On-PC Setup, these press the MUTING button.
explanations are not valid.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
Setting the preset “SET” appears as the Display title.

codes SU
LEARN
NG SET /1
You should register components to the
Remote Commander by setting their
preset codes.
Setting of the preset code is required in
the following cases: PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER
– To use a Sony component that is not

registered to the Remote Commander
by the default setting
3 Press “PRESET” on the Label
keys.
– To use other brands of components
PRESET
Example: To set up a Philips TV

1 See the tables in the supplied
“Preset code lists,” and find the “PRESET” appears as the Display
title. The component name flashes on
four-digit preset code for the
the Label keys.
desired component.
If more than one preset code is listed appears to the right side of Display
for the component, use the first title, multiple pages are available.
number on the list. Press the number to go to the next
For example, to set up a Philips TV, page.
you would use the preset code “8011.”
SU
LEARN
NG PRESET /1
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
Tip
The first digit of the preset code means the
type of component (TV, VCR, etc.). For
further details, see the tables in the
supplied “Preset code lists.”
Continued
45
Setting the preset codes
(continued) 5 Press the “8,” “0,” “1,” and “1”
number keys.
4 Select the component name you Tip
Each time the CHANNEL +/– button is
want the Remote Commander to pressed, the preset code increases/
preset by pressing the Label key decreases by 1.
(in this case, TV).
If you make a mistake in
TV inputting
Press the CLEAR key. The preset code
returns to the previous number.
The “TV” and current preset code (in

this case, “8001”) appear as the Label
6 Press the OK button.
keys. OK
“0” - “9,” “CLEAR” and “POWER”
flash. A beep sounds and the input preset
code appears on the Label key
momentarily.
LEARN
NG PRESET POWER
1 2 3
SU
LEARN
4 5 6 NG PRESET
7 8 9
0 CLEAR
TV　　　　　　　　　　　8001
Note TV TV 8011 OK
If another remote control signal has already
been learned, the delete confirmation message “PRESET” appears as the Display
appears. Register the components after deleting title.
the learned signal following the procedure of
the LCD display. SU
LEARN
NG PRESET /1
SU
LEARN
NG PRESET
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
DELET LEARN? YES NO

COMMANDER
OFF
46
finishing
Using non-preset
remote control
operations
previous display – Learning function
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER To operate non-preset components or
OFF button, the previous LCD display returns. functions, use the following “learning”
Notes
procedure to “teach” any of the
• If you enter a preset code that is not on the programmable buttons and keys to
table in the supplied “Preset code lists,” the operate the functions of another remote
Remote Commander beeps five times. The control. You can also use the Learning
digits you input and “NG” appear on the
Label key after you press the OK button. The
function to change the signal of
previous setting returns. If this happens, individual keys and buttons after setting
check the preset code, and try setting again. the preset code (page 45).
• If you do not enter any data to the Remote
Commander for over 2 minutes between each Notes
step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To • You cannot perform this procedure before
set the preset code again, press the MUTING setting the preset code. Set the preset code
button while pressing the COMMANDER first.
OFF button. • Some specific remote control signals may not

• The first digit of the preset code means the be learned.
type of component (TV, VCR, etc.). The • The learned signal may not work properly if
component corresponding to the four-digit of a target component’s remote control preset
the preset code is set in step 5. If you register button has two different functions for a single
a component whose type is different from press. If this occurs, teach the two signals for
that previously preset to the Label keys, you a Label key by referring to the “Learning up
can, if necessary, change the component to 4 signals to one key” on page 49.
names as the Label keys (page 65). • If you do not perform learning steps within 2
• If you set a preset code after you input minutes, the learning process is cancelled.
character contents (names, etc.) to the Label
keys (page 65), they are cleared and return to
the original display. Edit the characters after
you decide the component to be used by
setting a preset code.
• Except the DVD/Receiver combo (DAV), the
components with the built-in amplifier
should be registered as RCVR (Receiver). All
the keys that are inoperative should be
registered by the learning function.
Continued
47
Using non-preset remote control Tip
operations (continued) To change the component name of a
Label key
Press and hold the Label key for the
component name for more than 2 seconds.
1 Place the Remote Commander The Label key flashes and the Remote
(RM-AX4000) head to head with Commander enters the component name
your component’s remote control. changing mode.
Remote control for your component See step 6 on page 67 for how to input
characters.
4 Select the component name you

want the Remote Commander to
learn by pressing the Label key
(in this case, TV).
about 1 - 3 inches
(3 - 8 cm) away TV

COMMANDER OFF button, The “TV” and “ LEARN ” appear on the
press the MUTING button. Display title.
COMMANDER
OFF The learnable keys and the preset key
MUTING flash alternately.
LEARN
NG TV /1 POWER
SU A/B 2PIC SWAP

LEARN
NG SET /1 1 2 3
TOP MENU
4 5 6 REC
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
7 8 9
INPUT LIST WIDE
0 ENTER
TV_TUNER ANT/SW NEW NEW
PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER Y

LEARN
NG TV /1 POWER
3 Press “LEARN” on the Label 1 2 3

2PIC SWAP
keys. 4 5 6
LEARN 7 8 9
DISPLAY
INPUT
0 ENTER
“LEARN” appears as the Display title.

The component name flashes on the
Label keys.
title, multiple pages are available. Press
the number to go to the next page.
SU
LEARN
NG LEARN /1
48 TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

Learning up to 4 signals to one
5 Press the key or button on the key
Remote Commander you want to This is useful when the Remote
“teach” the preset code to. Commander is not working properly,
even when the signal is learned for the
Remote Commander using the Learning
function. You can also use this function to
switch the input mode such as TV, etc., or
“ LEARN ” flashes and only the pressed to switch between DVD player and DVD
key remains on the LCD display. recorder operation with one key.
SU
LEARN
NG TV /1 To re-teach already learned keys or
buttons, press the key or button while
pressing the LIGHT button.
LIGHT
INPUT
When you have programmed the

“ LEARN ” flashes and the only the pressed
buttons on the Remote
key remains on the LCD display.

Commander
The names of buttons not on the LCD display
You can teach a maximum of 4 functions
(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING, to one key or button.
RECALL, MENU, EPG, TOOLS, EXIT, F, f, g,
G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys. 6 Press and hold the button on the
other remote control until you
To clear the learned signal from
hear a beep.
a key or button
(If you release the button before you
While pressing the SYNC-UP button,
hear a beep, the signal may not be
press the learned key or button you want
learned correctly.)
to clear.
SYNC-UP
Other remote control’s button
“ LEARN ” stops flashing and stays lit.

The cleared key flashes together with
When the command has been learned
other keys that are available for learning.
successfully, the learned keys stay lit
and the other keys available for
learning flash alternately.
Notes
• If “NG” flashes on the LCD display with
5 beep sounds, learning did not succeed.
Try again steps 5 and 6.
• If you touch a wrong key by mistake,
while pressing the SYNC-UP button,
press the incorrect key again.
Continued
49
Using non-preset remote control If the Remote Commander does
operations (continued) not seem to be working properly,
repeat from step 5.
If the learned key or button does not operate
7 Press the BACK button or the properly, teach once again. (For example, if the
COMMANDER OFF button. volume becomes very loud after pressing the
VOLUME + button just once, noise may have
COMMANDER interfered during the learning procedure.)
BACK OFF
or
When you teach signals to the
“LEARN” appears as the Display title. VOLUME +/ – or MUTING buttons
SU • If you have programmed any signal on the
LEARN
NG LEARN /1 VOLUME +/– or MUTING button for
components other than TV and RCVR
(Receiver/Amplifier) using the learning
function, that signal will be transmitted only
when you select that component.
• If you have programmed any signal for the
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD VOLUME +/– or MUTING button of TV or
RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier) using the
If you want to teach another signal, learning function, that signal will also be
transmitted when you select another
repeat steps 4 - 6. component.
However, if you have programmed any
8 Press and hold the signal for the VOLUME +/– or MUTING
COMMANDER OFF button for button of another component, that signal will
be transmitted only after you select that
more than 2 seconds. component.
COMMANDER
OFF

finishing

previous display
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For accurate learning
• Do not move the remote units during
Programming a series
the learning procedure. of commands with just
• Be sure to press and hold the button of
the other remote control until you hear
one button
the confirmation beep. –System Control function
• Use fresh batteries in both remote With the System Control function, you
control units. can program a series of commands (a
• Avoid learning in places under direct macro) and execute them by pressing just
sunlight or strong fluorescent light. one button. For example, when you
• The remote control detector area may watch a video, a series of operations like
differ depending on each remote unit. the ones below are necessary.
If learning does not work, try changing Example:
the positions of the two remote units. 1 Turn on the TV.
• When you teach a remote control unit 2 Turn on the video (VCR).
with an interactive signal exchange 3 Turn on the amplifier (RCVR).
system (supplied with some Sony 4 Set the input selector of the
receivers and amplifiers) to the Remote amplifier to VIDEO 1.
Commander, the response signal of the 5 Set the input mode of the TV to
component may interfere with the VIDEO 1.

learning of the Remote Commander. In 6 Start video playback.
such a case, move to another room, etc.,
where the signals will not interfere. You can program up to 32 consecutive
operation steps to each of the SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
CONTROL buttons (1 - 4) or the System
Be sure to place the Remote Commander Control keys (SYSTEM 5 - 8).
out of the reach of small children or pets.
Also, set the Hold function to lock the all
the buttons on the Remote Commander
(page 33) when it is not used. Devices such
as air conditioners, heaters, electric
appliances, and electric shutters or
curtains receiving an infrared signal can be
dangerous if misused.
Continued
51
Programming a series of commands
with just one button (continued) 3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label
keys.
1 While pressing the SYSTEM
COMMANDER
OFF
“SYSTEM” appears as the Display
MUTING title.

LEARN
NG SYSTEM
SU
LEARN
NG SET /1
SYSTEM5 SYSTEM6 SYSTEM7 SYSTEM8
PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER

4 Select the System Control name
by pressing the SYSTEM
2 Press “MACRO” on the Label CONTROL button or the System
keys. Control key (in this case, SYSTEM
MACRO CONTROL 2 button).
SYSTEM CONTROL
“MACRO” appears as the Display “COMPONENT” appears as the

title. Display title. The component name
SU
flashes on the Label keys.
LEARN
NG MACRO If a page number such as “/1”
page.
SYSTEM XPRESS
SU
LEARN
NG COMPONENT /1
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
52
When the maximum of 32 steps are
5 Select the component name you input, the System Control macro
want the Remote Commander to programming finishes and a beep
program the series of commands sounds, and the System Control
(a macro) by pressing the Label macro displays in order.
key (in this case, TV). “SYSTEM” appears as the Display
title.
TV
SU
LEARN
NG SYSTEM
The “TV” appears as the Display title,

and the programmable keys for the
selected component flash.
SU
LEARN
NG TV /1 POWER
1 2 3
2PIC SWAP
Notes
4 5 6 • You can input up to 32 steps for one
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB System Control function.
7 8 9
INPUT WIDE
• If you need a manual delay between two
0 ENTER
steps, press the TIMER button to add an
TV_TUNER ANT/SW interval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)
• The Display title and the LIGHT button

are not counted as steps.
6 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
the desired operation. 7 When you have programmed all
If you want to turn on the TV, press the keys and buttons, press the
the POWER key. COMMANDER OFF button.
COMMANDER
POWER OFF
A beep sounds, the System Control

macro programming finishes and
If you want to add commands from a
displays in order.
different component, press the
COMPONENT button and then select
the component name from the Label
keys.
When you have programmed the COMMANDER
OFF
buttons on the Remote
Commander
The names of buttons not on the LCD display The Remote Commander turns off.
(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,
G and OK ) appear on the right Label keys.
Continued
53
Programming a series of commands
with just one button (continued) To clear programmed series
of commands for SYSTEM
If you want to quit before CONTROL button or System
finishing
Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button Control key
for more than 2 seconds. The setting is
canceled, and the Remote Commander turns
off. 1 While pressing the
If you want to return to the press the MUTING button.
previous display COMMANDER
Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER OFF
OFF button. The previous LCD display returns. MUTING

Notes SU
• If you interrupt the procedure at any point LEARN

NG SET /1
for over 2 minutes, the setting is cancelled
and the series of commands (a macro) will be
programmed to that point. In this case, clear
the program (page 54) and start again from
step 1 to set the entire program from the
beginning. You cannot continue from where PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER
you left off.
• If you set the preset code (page 45) or
program a new signal by learning (page 47)
on a key or button that has been 2 Press “MACRO” on the Label
programmed in the System Control macro, keys.
the new signal will be transmitted when you
press the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL MACRO
button or System Control key.
• If you try to program more than 32 steps, the
System Control macro programming finishes,
and the 32 steps you have programmed are
registered. If you want to program again, “MACRO” appears as the Display
clear the program (page 54) and start again title.
from step 1.
SU
LEARN
NG MACRO
About the order of operation
steps
Some of the components may not accept
consecutive remote control signals. For
example, a TV generally does not react to the
SYSTEM XPRESS
next signal immediately after the Power-on
signal. So, a series of commands such as TV
power-on and input select may not work
properly. In this case, insert other signals like
the example below;
TV power-on t VCR power-on t VCR
playback t TV input select
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3 Press “SYSTEM” on the Label 5 Press and hold the
keys. COMMANDER OFF button for
SYSTEM
COMMANDER
OFF
“SYSTEM” appears as the Display The Remote Commander turns off.

title.
SU
LEARN
NG SYSTEM If you want to quit before
finishing
for more than 2 seconds. The setting is
canceled, and the Remote Commander turns
off.

previous display
4 While pressing the SYNC-UP Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
button, press the programmed OFF button. The previous LCD display returns.
key or button you want to clear.

A beep sounds, “SYSTEM” appears as
the Display title.
SU
LEARN
NG SYSTEM
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3 Press “XPRESS” on the Label
Setting the XPRESS keys.
macro activation XPRESS
You can switch the XPRESS macro
activation to on or off when selecting the
XPRESS function. The setting display for XPRESS macro
If you set to off, the XPRESS display activation appears.
appears without sending the XPRESS The current setting is shown inside
macro. the [ ], while the other flashes.
following procedure. SU
LEARN
NG MACRO

XPRESS Macro ON [ OFF ]
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING

4 Press the ON or OFF key to select
the XPRESS macro activation.
SU
LEARN
NG SET /1 ON: Turns on the XPRESS macro
activation.
OFF: Turns off the XPRESS macro
activation.
The setting of the XPRESS macro
PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER activation changes each time you
press the key.
2 Press “MACRO” on the Label 5 Press and hold the

keys. COMMANDER OFF button for
MACRO more than 2 seconds.
COMMANDER
OFF
“MACRO” appears as the Display The Remote Commander turns off.

title.
SU
LEARN
MACRO
NG
finishing
SYSTEM XPRESS
previous display
56 OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
Component Controls the volume of
Controlling the volume TV TV
of visual components A-CBL TV

D-SAT TV
connected to an audio DVD TV
component VCR TV
CD RCVR
RCVR RCVR
DVDVR TV
factory preset based on the assumption
that you hear the sound of your visual DVD-R TV
components from your TV speakers, and D-CBL TV
that you hear sound of your audio DAV DAV
components from the loudspeakers PJ (Projector) PJ
connected to your amplifier. TAPE RCVR
MD RCVR
This feature enables you to control the LIGHT ———
volume of your TV or amplifier without
selecting TV or RCVR each time to
However, if your visual components are
control the volume.
connected to an audio component, you

For example, to control the volume while
probably hear TV or VCR sound from the
using a VCR, you do not need to select
loudspeakers via your amplifier, not
the TV to control the TV volume. With
from your TV speakers. In this case, you
the Remote Commander, you can switch
need to change the factory preset so that
the volume of all the visual components
you can control the volume of your
to the amplifier.
visual components without first having
to switch to the amplifier.
The following table shows the factory
setting of component/volume control.
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING

SU
LEARN
NG SET /1
Continued
57
Controlling the volume of visual
components connected to an audio 4 Press the TV or RCVR key to
component (continued) select the volume control.
TV: You will hear the sound of your
2 Press the Display title (SET) once. visual components from your TV
SET speakers.
RCVR: You will hear the sound of
your visual components from the
loudspeakers connected to your
“VOLUME” flashes on the Label keys. amplifier.
SU
The volume control setting changes
LEARN
NG SET /2 and a beep sounds each time you
press the keys.

LABEL VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY
COMMANDER
3 Press “VOLUME” on the Label OFF
keys.
VOLUME

finishing
The setting display of volume control Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
appears. for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
The current setting is shown inside returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.
SU
LEARN
NG VOLUME previous display
Notes
• If you have already programmed any signal
for the VOLUME or MUTING button of each
VISUAL [ TV ] RCVR
component by “learning,” the procedure
above will not change the function of the
VOLUME and MUTING buttons.
• If you have programmed volume control
signals on the VOLUME or MUTING buttons
of a TV or RCVR, you can only use that
signal when you select TV or RCVR. For
other components, the preset volume control
signals for TV or RCVR (depending on the
above setting procedure) will be transmitted.
To use the new signals, you need to program
each button for each component by the
learning procedure (page 47).
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2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.
Setting the Timer
TIMER
Up to 8 Timers can be set on the Remote
Commander (RM-AX4000). You can
program the Timer for the day of the
week, the hour, the minute and a series of “TIMER” appears as the Display title.
commands (a macro). You can set each The Timer numbers “PROG1” -
Timer to be executed or not. “PROG4” flash on the Label keys.
To program the Timer, perform the If a page number such as “/1”
following procedure. appears to the right side of Display
To program the Timer page.
SU
LEARN
1 While pressing the NG TIMER /1

COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING

SU
3 Select the Timer number you
LEARN
NG SET /1 want the Remote Commander to
set the Timer by pressing the
Label key (in this case, PROG4).
PROG4
The “PROG4” appears as the Display

title.
“SU” and “12:00 AM” appear on the
Clock display.
SU
LEARN
AM NG PROG4 /1 OFF
ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST
Continued
59
Setting the Timer (continued)
6 Press the key(s) or button(s) for
the desired operation.
If you want to turn on the TV, press
4 Press “MACRO” on the Label the POWER key.
keys.
POWER
MACRO
“COMPONENT” appears as the If you want to add commands from a

Display title. The component names different component, press the
flash on the Label keys. COMPONENT button and then select
If a page number such as “/1” the component name from the Label
appears to the right side of Display keys.
Press the number to go to the next When you have programmed the
page. buttons on the Remote
SU
Commander
LEARN
NG COMPONENT /1 The names of buttons not on the LCD display
(VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, MUTING,
G and OK ) appear on the right Label key.
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD
5 Select the component name you

program the series of commands
(a macro) by pressing the Label
key.
The “TV” appears as the Display title,
and the programmable keys for the
selected component flash.
SU
LEARN
NG TV /1 POWER
2PIC SWAP
1 2 3
4 5 6
DISPLAY MAIN/SUB
7 8 9
INPUT WIDE
0 ENTER
TV_TUNER ANT/SW
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When the maximum of 32 steps are
input, the Timer macro programming 8 Press “TIME” on the Label keys.
finishes and a beep sounds, and the
TIME
Timer macro displays in order.
SU
LEARN
AM NG PROG4 OFF
“SET” and “SU” flash and “12:00 AM”

lights on the Clock display.
SU
LEARN
AM NG PROG4
Notes
• You can input up to 32 steps for one
Timer. SET TIME
• If you need a manual delay between two
steps, press the TIMER button to add an
interval of 250 ms. (ms: 1/1000 second)
• The Display title and the LIGHT button
are not counted as steps.
7 When you have programmed all

the keys and buttons, press the
COMMANDER
OFF
A beep sounds, the Timer macro

programming finishes and is
displayed in order.
Continued
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10 Press the F/f/g/G buttons to
change the time.
Each time the G or g button is
9 Press the F or f button to set the pressed, the Clock display changes in
day(s) of the week. order (the day(s) y the hour y the
Each time the F or f button is pressed minute y the day(s)).
the day(s) of the week change as Each time the F or f button is
follows. pressed, the hour or minute changes
by 1 hour or minute.

SET
With a beep sound, the timer setting

changes.
SU
LEARN
AM NG PROG4 /1 OFF
Note
If you press the SET key at any point,
the time setting changes.
SU : Sunday
MO : Monday
TU : Tuesday
WE : Wednesday
TH : Thursday
FR : Friday
SA : Saturday
Then, press the g button. The day(s)

of the week is set.
“12” “AM” and “SET” flash.
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12 Press the ON/OFF or TEST key finishing
to activate the Timer. Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
ON/OFF: With a beep sound, “ON” for more than 2 seconds. The previous status
appears on the top-right of the LCD
display, and the Remote Commander
enters the Timer standby mode.
previous display
TEST: You can check the Timer macro Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
by transmitting the signals. OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
SU
LEARN
AM NG PROG4
Notes
ON
• Some Timer may not be executed at the set
time because of conflicts with other set Timer.
If the execution time arrives while another
Timer is running, the later Timer begins only
after the first one ends.
In this case also, the program may not be
executed at the set time. So, set the Timer
regarding the contents and the duration of
To reset the timer standby mode, the Timer execution.
press the ON/OFF key again. • When using the Timer on this Remote
Commander, only one setting can be assigned
SU
LEARN
AM NG PROG4 to one program. If you want to set the Timer
OFF
to turn on at a programmed time, and to set

the Timer to turn off at another time,
program the two settings separately.
• If there are some programs set to be executed
at the same time, they start in order from the
ON/OFF MACRO TIME TEST lowest Timer number.
• According to the status of the component
operated by the Timer, the next program
might not function successfully. When setting
13 Press and hold the a Timer, check carefully the setting of other
COMMANDER OFF button for programs.
COMMANDER
OFF
Continued
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3 Select the Timer number you
clear the Timer by pressing the
To clear a Timer macro
Label key.
The selected Timer number appears as
1 While pressing the the Display title.
COMMANDER OFF button, SU

LEARN
AM NG PROG4 /1 OFF
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING

SU
LEARN
NG SET /1
4 Press the MACRO key if the

Timer macro has already been
programmed.
MACRO
2 Press “TIMER” on the Label keys.

“DELETE MACRO?” appears on the
TIMER
Label key and “YES” and “NO” flash.
SU
LEARN
NG PROG4 /1
“TIMER” appears as the Display title.
The Timer numbers “PROG1” -
“PROG4” flash on the Label keys.
appears to the right side of Display DELETE MACRO? YES NO
page.
SU
LEARN
NG TIMER /1
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5 Press “YES” on the Label keys.
Changing the names of
YES labels
You can change the names of the XPRESS
The Timer macro is cleared, then function, components, System Control
“COMPONENT” appears as the keys and Timer on the Label keys to the
Display title. most suitable name using up to 8
characters or digits.
SU
LEARN
NG COMPONENT /1 To change the names, perform the
Example: To change the name of

the component(TV).
TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

If you press the NO key COMMANDER OFF button,
The Timer macro is not cleared, and the
display returns to step 3.
COMMANDER
6 Press and hold the OFF

MUTING
more than 2 seconds. “SET” appears as the Display title.
SU
COMMANDER LEARN
OFF NG SET /1
If you want to quit before PRESET LEARN MACRO TIMER
finishing

previous display
Continued
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Changing the names of labels
(continued) 4 Select the type of Label key you
change by pressing the Label key
2 Press the Display title (SET) once. (in this case, COMPO).
SET XPRESS: Display XPRESS names. To
change the Label keys, press the
Display title.
COMPO: Displays component names.
“LABEL” flashes on the Label keys. To change the Label key, press the
SU
LEARN
Display title.
NG SET /2
SYSTEM: Displays SYSTEM5 - 8. To
change the Label key, press the
Display title.
TIMER: Displays PROG1 - 4. To
LABEL VOLUME LIGHT DISPLAY
change the Label key, press the
Display title.
3 Press “LABEL” on the Label keys. To change the component

name as the Display title
LABEL Press and hold the Display title for the
component name displayed for more than 2
seconds. The Remote Commander enters
the component name changing mode.
“LABEL” appears as the Display title.
SU
5 Press the Label key of the name
you want to change.
LEARN
NG LABEL
The Remote Commander enters the

Label setting mode.
COMPO (Example: TV)

XPRESS COMPO SYSTEM TIMER
The cursor flashes on the left side of
the Display title.
SU
LEARN
NG TV
ABC DEF
1 2 3
GHI JKL MNO
4 5 6
PQRS TUV WXYZ
7 8 9
SYMBOL 1 SYMBOL 2
0 CLEAR
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6 Input digits or characters for the 7 Press the OK button to decide the
Label key by pressing the number name.
keys (0 -9), SYMBOL 1 key or
SYMBOL 2 key on the Touch-key. OK
Begin inputting digits or characters

from the left. Press the number key
repeatedly until you obtain the 8 Press and hold the
desired digit or character. COMMANDER OFF button for
The digits or characters are assigned more than 2 seconds.
to the keys as follows.
COMMANDER
OFF
1: 1
2: A c B c C c a c b c c c 2 The Remote Commander turns off.
3: D c E c F c d c e c f c 3
4: G c H c I c g c h c i c 4
5: J c K c L c j c k c l c 5 If you want to quit before
6: M c N c O c m c n c o c 6 finishing
7: P c Q c R c S c p c q c r c s c 7 Press and hold the COMMANDER OFF button
8: T c U c V c t c u c v c 8 returns, and the Remote Commander turns off.

9: W c X c Y c Z c w c x c y c z c 9
0: 0 If you want to return to the
SYMBOL 1: ! c & c / c ? c $ c % c * previous display
c # c + c - c : c , c . c | c space Press the BACK button or the COMMANDER
SYMBOL 2: space c ( c ) c < c > c OFF button, the previous LCD display returns.
tcTcRcrcbcBc” c’ c~
c_
If you make a mistake, move the
cursor to the desired position by
pressing the G or g button, and input
again.
If you press the CLEAR key, the Label
key returns to the previous display.
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3 Press “OTHER” on the Label
Erasing all the settings keys.
– Reset
OTHER
You can clear all the settings to reset the
Remote Commander to its factory
settings.
“RESET” flashes on the Label key.
1 While pressing the SU
LEARN
NG OTHER
COMMANDER
OFF
MUTING
SU
LEARN
NG SET /1 4 Press the “RESET” on the Label
keys.
RESET
“YES” and “NO” flash on the Label

key.
2 Press the Display title (SET) SU
LEARN
RESET
twice. NG
SET
ALL RESET? YES NO

“OTHER” flashes on the Label keys.
SU
LEARN
NG SET /3 5 Press the “YES” on the Label
keys.
YES
OTHER
“REALLY?” appears and “NO” and

“YES” flash on the LCD display.
SU
LEARN
NG RESET
REALLY? NO YES
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6 Press the “YES” on the Label
keys.
With a beep sound, the all settings are
cleared.

COMMANDER
OFF

finishing

previous display
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Precautions Specifications
•Do not drop the unit or give a shock to
Operating distance
the unit, or it may cause a malfunction. Approx. 32.8 ft. (10 meters) (varies depending
•Do not leave the unit in a location near on components of different manufacturers)
heat sources, or in a place subject to Power requirements
direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, Remote control and backlight: Four size AA
moisture, rain or mechanical shock. (R6) batteries
•Do not put foreign objects into the unit. Battery life
Should any liquid or solid object fall Approx. 5 months (a Sony TV turned on/off
into the unit, have it checked by up to approx. 300 times per day)
qualified personnel before operating Dimensions
the unit any further. Approx. 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 7 in. (w × h × d)
•Do not expose the remote control (118 × 31.2 × 175 mm)
detectors of your components to direct Mass
sunlight or other strong illumination. 12 oz. (320 g) (not including batteries)
Too much light there can interfere with
Learnable signals*
remote control operations. Capacity per signal: up to 300 bit
•Be sure to place the Commander out of Signal frequency range: 455 kHz and up to
the reach of small children or pets. 300 kHz
Devices such as air conditioners, Signal interval: up to 1 second
heaters, electric appliances, and electric * Some signals cannot be learned by the
shutters or curtains receiving an Remote Commander, even though the signals
infrared signal can be dangerous if comply with these specifications.
misused.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Maintenance
Clean the surface with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with water or a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type
of solvent such as alcohol, benzine or
thinner as they may damage the finish of
the surface.
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the
batteries (page 10), then check the items below.
Trouble with the Remote Commander's basic settings
Problem Solution
The Remote Commander Check the remaining battery level. If low, replace with new
does not turn on. ones.
The LCD display turns The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to turn the
off automatically. display off automatically if you do not operate for more than 5
minutes. You can reset the automatic-off time to 1-30 minutes
(page 34).
The beep does not sound. The beep is turned off. Turn the beep on (page 41).
The touch-keys do not Calibrate the alignment of the LCD display (page 39).
work properly at the
right position.
The LCD display does The contrast level is too low. Set the contrast of the LCD display
not light up even though higher. While pressing the COMMANDER OFF button, press
the Remote Commander the OK button. And then press the
is turned on. CHANNEL + button a few times to increase the contrast.
XPRESS function does In case of On-Remote Setup, XPRESS function controls only the
not perform On-Remote power on/off of the component. If you want to control the input
Setup. selector of the TV, etc., follow the procedure for On-PC Setup.
Trouble with operation mode

Problem Solution
The components I want • Get closer to the component. The maximum operating
to operate do not work distance is approximately 32.8 ft. (10 m).
even when the keys on • Check that you are aiming the Remote Commander directly
the Remote Commander at the component, and that there are no obstructions between
are pressed. the Remote Commander and the component.
• Turn on the components first, if necessary.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For
example, if your component did not come with the Remote
commander, it probably is not capable of being controlled by
a Remote Commander.
The audio/visual • If your visual components are connected to an audio
component's volume is component,
not controlled by the For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in “AX Remote
Remote Commander. Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling the volume of visual
components connected to an audio component” on page 57.
• You have assigned another component to the Label key which
was originally set as TV or RCVR at the factory (page 45). In
this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select a
component other than TV or RCVR.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Solution
A System Control key • Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the
does not work properly. correct order (page 51).
• Try changing the orientation of the Remote Commander. If
that does not help, try placing the components as close to
each other as possible.
• Check the status of the components and make sure that you
have set the components properly to receive commands.
• The preset codes are changed or new signals have been
learned for a key or button that has been programmed with a
series of commands. In this case, the new signals are
transmitted when the series of commands is executed.
Even if I set the Timer • The component could not receive the signal from the Remote
macro, the component Commander successfully. When using the Timer, check the
does not work properly. following.
– Check that the Timer macro functions correctly by pressing
the TEST key, after setting the Timer macro (page 59).
– Check the location of the Remote Commander.
• The status of the component is not suitable for operation (for
example, you programmed the power-on setting, assuming
that power of the component is off when the Timer turns on.
However, if the power of the component is on when the
component receives the signal from the Remote Commander,
the component will turn off).
Even if I operate an • The Remote Commander memorizes the status of the
XPRESS function, the TV component's input selector and power on/off. However, if
does not turn on, or it you turn on/off the component with the remote control or
turns off. operate the component directly, it will not recognize the
current component status. In this case, press the SYNC-UP
button to synchronize with the status of the current
component and the Remote Commander.
• If the TV turns off by its own Sleep function, the Remote
Commander does not recognize its status. Turn off the TV
with the Remote Commander. You can also turn off the TV at
the scheduled time with the Timer on the Remote
Commander.
XPRESS function, the component's input selector and power on/off. However, if
Source component does you turn on/off the component with the remote control or
not turn on, or it turns operate the component directly, it will not recognize the
off. current component status. In this case, press SYNC-UP button
to synchronize the status of the current component and the
Remote Commander.
Commander.
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Problem Solution
XPRESS function, the component's input selector and power on/off. However, if
input selector of the TV you turn on/off the component with the remote control or
or RCVR (Receiver/ operate the component directly, it will not recognize the
Amplifier) does not current component status. In this case, press the SYNC-UP
achieve the correct button to synchronize the status of the current component
status. and the Remote Commander.
Commander.
Air-Slide does not work Make sure to slide your finger from the top-left on the LCD
properly. display. If you slide other than from the top-left, Air-Slide
cannot recognize the action.
Trouble with setting mode

Problem Solution
Even if I set a preset • Set the preset code correctly. If the preset code that is listed
code, the component first for your component does not work, try all the preset
does not work. codes for your component in the order in which they are
listed in the supplied “Preset Code Lists.”
• Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do
not function correctly even after you have set the preset
codes, use the learning function to program the remote
control signals for the component (page 47).
• If you set a preset code after inputting character contents,
they are cleared and return to the original display. Edit the
characters after you decide the component to be used by
setting a preset code.
Learning fails. • Make sure to place the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000)
and remote control about 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) apart. Check the
remaining battery level of the remote control. If low, replace
with new ones.
• Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or strong
fluorescent light.
• When you teach a remote control unit with an interactive
signal exchange system (supplied with some of Sony's
receivers and amplifiers) to the Remote Commander, the
response signal of component may interfere with the learning
of the Remote Commander. In such a case, move to another
room, etc., where the signals will not interfere.
Continued
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Problem Solution
The keys learned do not Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct
operate properly. signals. See “For accurate learning” (page 51) and try the
learning procedure again (page 48).
“NG” flashes 5 times • Leaning has not succeeded. After checking the following, try
when learning. the learning procedure again (page 48).
– Change the distance between the Remote Commander and
remote control.
– See “For accurate learning” (page 51).
• The preset codes cannot be set. See the supplied “Preset code
lists” and try setting the preset codes again (page 45).
“NG” flashes twice when • Learned signals have been programmed for the button or key
learning. to which you want to set the learning, System Control
function.
Clear the learned signals (page 54) and try setting again.
• Learn the signal within 10 sec after selecting a key/button
you want to teach.
The Remote Commander The Remote Commander cannot learn them. If you want to
does not memorize the adjust the radio band or frequency, operate it manually.
radio band change (AM/
FM) or frequency.
The setting display does The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.
not appear.
The setting display The batteries are weak. Replace with new ones.
finishes in process of the
setting.
“PRESET”, “LEARN”, These setting only appear with On-PC setup. To see these items,
“MACRO”, ”TIMER”, use the AX Remote Editor software.
and ”LABEL” do not
appear on the LCD
display.
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Others
Problem Solution
I want to restore all the In AX Remote Editor, click “Tools” on the menu bar, then select
settings. “Update Firmware for Remote” to update the firmware of the
Remote Commander. If the firmware is updated, all the settings
or learned data of the Remote Commander are deleted and the
Remote Commander is set back to the factory setting.
I want to use multiple When you have a multiple components (such as a DVD/VCR
components (such as a combo), select only one of either component type. For example,
DVD/VCR combo) with in the case of a DVD/VCR combo, select “DVD” or ”VCR”. If
XPRESS function. you select both components, the XPRESS function will not work
properly.
I want to set a DVD For On-PC Setup: You can set multiple XPRESS functions for
player for both XPRESS one component. For example, when you watch a DVD, you can
DVD and XPRESS CD. set the sound to output from the TV. Or, when you listen to a
CD, you can set the sound to output from the RCVR (Receiver/
Amplifier).
For On-Remote Setup: You can set an XPRESS function for only
one component. Choose either XPRESS_DVD or XPRESS_CD.
If the batteries die, are No. The signals are not deleted because they are stored in the
the learned signals lost? nonvolatile memory.
My PC cannot recognize • Make sure to install the USB driver properly (page 17).
the USB connection. • The batteries may be weak. Replace with new ones if the
battery icon appears.
• If the connection goes thorough the HUB, some PCs do not
recognize it. In this case, connect it directly to the USB port of
your PC.
• The Remote Commander does not work by the bus power. If
you use it in the USB mode, make sure to install new
batteries.
• Reconnect the USB mini cable to your PC.
• Restart your PC.
For the customers in the U.S.A.

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.
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Appendix
Table of preset
functions
Note KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION
There may be some components or functions EXIT To exit the MENU
that cannot be operated with this Remote
TOOLS To go into the OPTION
Commander.
setting mode
VOLUME + Volume up (TV)
TV
VOLUME – Volume down (TV)
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION CHANNEL + Channel up
POWER To turn the power on/off CHANNEL – Channel down
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To MUTING To mute the volume on the
change to channel 5, for TV. Press again to turn
example, press 0 and 5, or muting off.
press 5 and ENTER.)
RECALL To select the channel
• To enter the subchannel previously selected
number
TV_TUNER To return to the TV (to reset
2PIC To turn on/off the twin the external input)
pictures
ANT/SW To switch the multiplex
SWAP To swap the main picture and antenna input
the sub picture
NORMAL To return the picture and
DISPLAY To display the current sound quality to the standard
channel on TV status
MAIN/SUB To switch the sound of the SOUND To select the sound adjusting
duplex broadcast mode
INPUT To change the input mode PICTURE To select the picture adjusting
WIDE To switch to the WIDE mode mode
F To move the cursor upward SLEEP To operate SLEEP function on
the TV (works only for a TV
f To move the cursor
with SLEEP function)
downward
g To move the cursor to the
right
G To move the cursor to the left
OK To enter the selection of the
MENU display
EPG To use the program guide
MENU To call up the MENU
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A-CBL (Analog Cable box)
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION
POWER To turn the power on/off
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To
change to channel 5, for
example, press 0 and 5, or
press 5 and ENTER.)
+100 To select numbers 100 and
above
DISPLAY To turn on the display
CHANNEL + Channel up
CHANNEL – Channel down
MUTING To mute the volume on the
TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
previously selected
Appendix
Continued
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Table of preset functions
(continued)
D-SAT (Digital Satellite)

KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION
POWER To turn the power on/off RECALL To select the channel
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To previously selected
change to channel 5, for CATEGORY Category guide
example, press 0 and 5, or ANT/SW To switch the antenna input
press 5 and ENTER.) in order
• To enter the subchannel OUTPUT Cyclic HDTV output
number resolution
INFO To display program
information
S.INDEX To bring up the Station Index
FAVORITE To use the “FAVORITE”
function
INPUT To switch the output of the
SAT receiver to the TV (When
connecting a TV cable or
antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a
TV and SAT program)
F To move the cursor upward
downward
right
MENU display
EXIT To exit the MENU
setting mode
muting off.
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DVD (DVD player)
POWER To turn to the power on/off EXIT To return to the previous
1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items display on the MENU
selected from the screen VOLUME + Volume up (TV)
+10 To select numbers 10 and VOLUME – Volume down (TV)
above MUTING To mute the volume on the
ENTER To enter a setting or to set TV. Press again to turn
items selected from the screen muting off.
A/B To decide the distance TIME To change the time display
between A and B SET_UP To call up the setting up
m To rewind menu
N To play TSLOW Slow playback in the reverse
M To fast-forward direction
TOP_MENU To display the TOP Menu SLOWt Slow playback in the forward
direction
x To stop
REPEAT To go into the repeat mode
X To pause
PLAYMODE To change the playback mode
DISPLAY To show the current play
status on the screen EDIT To switch the edit mode to
on/off
. To proceed to the previous
location or song DISC To change a disc
Appendix
Z* To open or close the tray TSEARCH To search in the reverse
direction
> To proceed to the next
location or song SEARCHt To search in the forward
direction
T• To briefly replay the scene
To go to the previous frame
* The Z key does not work unless pressed for
SUBTITLE To switch the subtitle more than 1 second (factory setting).
•t To briefly fast-forward the
scene
To go to the next frame
downward
right
MENU display
Continued
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(continued)
VCR (Video Cassette Recorder)

POWER To turn the power on/off SP/LP To switch the tape speed
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To H.S.REW To rewind at high speed
change to channel 5, for COUNTER To change the counter display
press 5 and ENTER.) ANT/SW To switch the antenna output
m To rewind TSEARCH REVIEW locked picture
search
N To play
SEARCHt CUE locked picture search
M To fast-forward
1
LINE1 To select the input source:
REC* To record LINE 1
x To stop LINE2 To select the input source:
X To pause LINE 2
DISPLAY To activate the on-screen DV_IN To select the input source: DV
display TV_TUNER To return to the TV (to reset
MAIN/SUB To switch the sound of the the external input)
duplex broadcast
Z*2 To eject a cassette *1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
INPUT To change the input mode does not work unless pressed for more than
1 second (factory setting).
•t CM skip function *2 The Z key does not work unless pressed for
F To move the cursor upward more than 1 second (factory setting).
downward
right
MENU display
muting off.
PLAY x2 To play at double speed
Q.TIMER To select the recording time
by 30 minutes and begin
recording
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DVR (Digital Video Recorder)
POWER To turn the power on/off EPG*1 To use the program guide
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To MENU To call up the MENU
change to channel 5, for EXIT To exit the MENU
press 5 and ENTER.) TOOLS To go into the OPTION
setting mode
• To enter the subchannel
number VOLUME + Volume up (TV)
INFO To display program VOLUME – Volume down (YV)
information CHANNEL + Channel up
m To rewind CHANNEL – Channel down
N To play MUTING To mute the volume on the
M To fast-forward TV. Press again to turn
muting off.
S.INDEX To bring up the Station Index
REC*2 To record previously selected
x To stop REPLAY*1 To replay, or to go into REC/
X To pause REVIEW mode during play
DISPLAY To turn on the display (After about 5-second rewind,
replay begins.)
. To select the previous track
LIVE_TV*1 To bring up Master Guide
Appendix
FAVORITE To use the "FAVORITE"
function ANT/SW To switch the antenna output
> To select the next track – PAGE*1 Page down
INPUT To switch the output of the PAGE +*1 Page up

SAT receiver to the TV – THUMBS*1 To select the desired recorded
(When connecting a TV cable program (It is necessary to
or antenna to the receiver, the have recorded the desired
output switches between a program.)
TV and SAT program) THUMBS +*1 To select the desired recorded
T• To briefly replay the scene program (It is necessary to
LIST*1 To call up the title of the have recorded the desired
recorded program program.)
CATEGORY Category guide
scene HOME To return to the home display
F To move the cursor upward from any display
f To move the cursor VIEWER To display a drop menu and

downward toggle to change the user

right *1 This key corresponds to Tivo service or the replay
service. Refer to its instruction manual for details.
G To move the cursor to the left *2 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
OK To enter the selection of the does not work unless pressed for more than
MENU display 1 second (factory setting).
Continued
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(continued)
CD (CD player)
POWER To turn the power on/off DISC To decide the numeric key
1 – 9, 0 To select the track number operation
+10 To select numbers 10 and TRACK To decide the numeric key

above operation
ENTER To enter the setting EDIT To go into the setting mode of

automatic program and time
m To rewind fade
N To play DSP_MODE To toggle the mode of DSP
M To fast-forward added to the CD
x To stop PLAYMODE To change the playback mode
X To pause FADER To toggle the fade-in/fade-
out operation
DISPLAY To switch the display of the
CD player to turn on/off
. To select the previous track * The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 1 second (factory setting).
Z* To open/close
> To select the next track
CLEAR To clear the setting
D.SKIP To select the next disc
VOLUME + Volume up (RCVR)
VOLUME – Volume down (RCVR)
MUTING To mute the volume. Press
again to turn muting off.
REPEAT To select repeat play mode
SHUFFLE To play in random order
PROGRAM To use for program play
CONTINUE To select continuous play
mode
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RCVR (Receiver/Amplifier)
POWER To turn the power on/off EXIT To exit the MENU
1 - 9, 0 Keys to use the tuner directly VOLUME + Volume up (RCVR)
+10 To select numbers 10 and above VOLUME – Volume down (RCVR)
ENTER To enter the setting CHANNEL + Presetting or turning frequency
TUNER To select the input source: to a higher: +
TUNER CHANNEL – Presetting or turning frequency
VIDEO 1 To select the input source: to a lower: -
VIDEO 1 MUTING To mute the volume. Press
VIDEO 2 To select the input source: again to turn muting off.
VIDEO 2 S.FIELD To turn on/off the sound field
VIDEO 3 To select the input source: GENRE To select a sound field genre
VIDEO 3 MODE To select a sound field mode
CD To select the input source: CD T.TONE To output a test tone
DVD To select the input source: DVD – CENTER To adjust the center speaker
AUX To select the input source: level
AUX CENTER + To adjust the center speaker
TAPE To select the input source: level
TAPE – REAR To adjust the rear speaker level
PHONO To select the input source:
Appendix
REAR + To adjust the rear speaker level
PHONO
– SUB_WOOFER To adjust the subwoofer level
TV To select the input source: TV
SUB_WOOFER + To adjust the subwoofer level
BAND To select the tuner band
TD.INPUT To switch the digital input
SHIFT To shift band or preset select
D.INPUTt To switch the digital input
INPUT To change the input mode
MD To select the input source: MD
5.1 INPUT To change the multi-channel of
5.1ch and above
f To move the cursor downward
g To move the cursor to the right
MENU display
Continued
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DVDVR (DVR/DVD combo)

POWER To turn the power on/off EPG To use the program guide
1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items MENU To call up the MENU
selected on the screen EXIT To return to the previous
+10 To select numbers 10 and display on the MENU
above TOOLS To go into the OPTION
ENTER To enter a setting or to set setting mode
items selected on the screen VOLUME + Volume up (TV)
INFO To display program VOLUME – Volume down (TV)
information
m To rewind
N To play
M To fast-forward again to turn muting off.
TOP MENU To display the Top Menu RECALL To select a drive
REC*1 To record HDD To select HDD
x To stop DVD To select DVD
X To pause TIMER To go into the timer setting
DISPLAY To show the current play mode
status on the screen SYS_MENU To call up the SYSTEM
. To proceed to the previous MENU
location or song RECMODE To select the recording mode
Z*2 To open or close the tray RECSTOP To stop the recording
> To proceed to the next RECPAUSE To pause the recording
location or song
SUBTITLE To switch the subtitle
AUDIO To change the sound
LIST To call up the title of the
recorded program *1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
does not work unless pressed for more than
•t To briefly fast-forward the 1 second (factory setting).
scene *2 The Z key does not work unless pressed for
F To move the cursor upward more than 1 second (factory setting).
downward
right
MENU display
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DVD-R (DVD Recorder)
POWER To turn the power on/off VOLUME + Volume up (TV)
1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items VOLUME – Volume down (TV)
selected on the screen CHANNEL + Channel up
+10 To select numbers 10 and CHANNEL – Channel down
above
ENTER To enter a setting or to set again to turn muting off.
items selected on the screen
RECALL To select a drive
A/B To decide the distance
between A and B TIME To change the time display
m To rewind SET_UP To call up the setting up
menu
N To play
TSLOW Slow playback in the reverse
M To fast-forward direction
TOP MENU To display the Top Menu SLOWt Slow playback in the forward
REC*1 To record direction
x To stop REPEAT To go into the repeat mode
X To pause PLAYMODE To change the playback mode
DISPLAY To show the current play EDIT To switch the edit mode to
status on the screen on/off
Appendix
. To proceed to the previous REC_ MODE To change the recording
location or song mode
Z*2 To open or close the tray DISC To change a disc
> To proceed to the next TSEARCH To search in the reverse
location or song direction
INPUT To change the input mode SEARCHt To search in the forward
T• To briefly replay the scene direction

*1 To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
•t To briefly fast-forward the does not work unless pressed for more than
scene 1 second (factory setting).
2
F To move the cursor upward * The Z key does not work unless pressed for
more than 1 second (factory setting).
downward
right
MENU display
EXIT To return to the previous
display on the MENU
Continued
85
(continued)
D-CBL (Digital Cable box)

POWER To turn the power on/off HOME To return to the home display
1 – 9, 0, ENTER To change the channel (To from any display
change to channel 5, for VIEWER To display a drop menu and
example, press 0 and 5, or toggle to change the user
press 5 and ENTER.) ANT/SW To switch the antenna input
INFO To display program – PAGE Page up: +
information
PAGE + Page down: –
FAVORITE To use the “FAVORITE”
function
INPUT To switch the output of the
SAT receiver to the TV (When
connecting a TV cable or
antenna to the receiver, the
output switches between a
TV and SAT program)
downward
right
MENU display
setting mode
previously selected
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DAV (DVD/Receiver combo)
POWER To turn the power on/off VOLUME + Volume up (DAV)
1 – 9, 0 Number buttons: To set items VOLUME – Volume down (DAV)
selected on the screen CHANNEL + Presetting or turning
+10 To select numbers 10 and frequency to a higher: +
above CHANNEL – Presetting or turning
ENTER To enter the setting frequency to a lower: -
TUNER To select the tuner band MUTING To mute the volume. Press
m To rewind again to turn muting off.
N To play D.SKIP To select next disc
M To fast-forward S.FIELD To turn on/off the sound

field
TOP MENU To display the Top Menu
EJECT To open or close the tray
REC* To record
AMP_MENU To go to the AMP MENU
x To stop
MEMORY To preset radio stations
X To pause
FM_MODE To set the FM mode
status on the screen SLEEP To set the sleep timer
. To proceed to the previous REPEAT To go into the repeat mode

location or song PLAYMODE To change the playback mode
Appendix
BAND To select the band AUDIO To change the sound
> To proceed to the next
location or song * To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
INPUT To change the input mode does not work unless pressed for more than
scene
downward
right
MENU display
EXIT To return to the previous
display on the MENU
Continued
87
(continued)
PJ (Projector)
KEY DISPLAY FUNCTION
POWER To turn the power on/off
status on the screen
WIDE To switch to the WIDE mode
downward
right
MENU display
VOLUME + Volume up (PJ)
VOLUME – Volume down (PJ)
RESET To reset
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TAPE (Cassette deck)
POWER To turn the power on/off REC_MUTE Record muting
1 – 9, 0 To select the track number – REC_LEVEL To make the recording level
ENTER To enter the setting lower
A/B To select a tape deck: Deck A REC_LEVEL + To make the recording level
or B (Dual cassette deck only higher
m To rewind C.RESET To reset the tape counter
N To play DOLBY_NR To toggle the Dolby Noise

Reduction
M To fast-forward
PROGRAM To go into the program mode
REC* To record by first pressing, and start
x To stop program play by second
pressing
X To pause
C.MEMORY To switch the position
DISPLAY To show the current play memory operation according
status on the display to the tape counter to on/off
. To search the beginning of a
track in the rewind direction * To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
n To reverse does not work unless pressed for more than
> To search the beginning of a 1 second (factory setting).
track in the fast-forward
Appendix
direction
VOLUME + Volume up (RCVR)
VOLUME – Volume down (RCVR)
REC_REV To record in the reverse
direction
REC_FWD To record in the forward
direction
FADER To stop after fading out and
fade in after starting
Continued
89
(continued)
MD (MD deck)
POWER To turn the power on/off VOLUME + Volume up (RCVR)
1 – 9, 0 To select the track number (0 VOLUME – Volume down (RCVR)
for the track 10) MUTING To mute the volume. Press
+10 To select numbers 10 and again to turn muting off.
above REPEAT To go into the repeat mode
ENTER To enter the setting SHUFFLE To play in random order
m To rewind PROGRAM To use for program play
N To play CONTINUE To select continuous play
M To fast-forward mode
REC* To record FADER To select the fade-in/fade-out
x To stop CD-SYNC To start synchronizing with
X To pause the CD
DISPLAY To show the current play REC_MODE To toggle the recording mode
status on the display
. To select the previous track * To avoid accidental recording, the REC key
Z To eject the disc does not work unless pressed for more than
> To select the next track
CLEAR To clear the setting
D.SKIP To select the next disc
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LIGHT
KEY FUNCTION (Key display of other remote commanders)
DISPLAY
Lutron X10
Spacer Spacer Grafik RadioRA Home- Sivoia
System Eye Works Shades
Interac-
tive
OFF OFF OFF ALL OFF OFF
1 SCENE1 SCENE1 SCENE1 MACRO1 POSITION1 SCENE1
4 SCENE4 SCENE4 SCENE4 MACRO4 Open SCENE4
5 SCENE5 SCENE5 MACRO5 Close SCENE5
6 SCENE6 SCENE6 MACRO6 SCENE6
Appendix
SCENE13 SCENE13 SCENE13 MACRO13 SCENE13
SCENE16 SCENE16 MACRO16 SCENE16
ALL ON FULL ON ALL ON ALL ON
ALL OFF ALL OFF ALL OFF
ON ON
OFF OFF
CHANNEL + Raise Raise Raise Raise Raise Raise
CHANNEL – Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower Lower
RECALL Toggle
91
Full Display
SU MO TU WE TH FR SA
LOCK
PM LEARN
AM NG 0123456789AB POWER
ON OFF
ABC DEF A/B 2PIC SWAP

1 2 3 INFO
TUNER VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3
GHI JKL MNO TOP MENU
4 5 6 S.INDEX
CD
REC
DVD AUX TAPE
PQRS TUV WXYZ DISPLAY MAIN/SUB FAVORITE
7 8 9 PHONO TV BAND SHIFT
SYMBOL 1 SYMBOL 2 INPUT D.SKIP LIST WIDE
+100
10
0
11
ENTER
12 CLEAR MD
SUB TITLE
5.1 INPUT DONE
0123456789ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUV
92
Clearing
Index all the settings (RESET)
the learned function from a key
68
or button 49
A the macro (programmed series of
Adjusting commands) 54
the backlight 34 the Timer macro 64
the calibration of the LCD display 39 Clock 11, 42, 59
the clock 11, 42 Code list 45
the contrast of the LCD display 40 COMMANDER OFF button 9
the volume 29 Component
Air-Slide 26 changing the name of a
Alignment 39 component 65
Audio component 57 default components list 13
Automatic-off time operating non-preset
of the backlight 34 components (Learn) 47
of the LCD display 37 operating the components 21
AX Remote Editor preset functions of each
installing 16 components 76
starting up 19 setting the preset codes for
using Help 20 your components 45
setting the volume control of
B visual components 57
Backlight 9, 32, 34 synchronizing the status of the
Battery 10, 70 component 25
Beep 41 COMPONENT button 8, 27
Connecting the Remote
C Commander to your PC 19
Appendix
Calibrating the alignment of the Contrast 40
LCD display 39
CD-ROM 8, 16 D
Changing Default settings
the automatic-off time of the Air-Slide list 26
backlight 34 Backlight 32
the automatic-off time of the Components list 13
LCD display 37 Controlling the volume of visual
the backlight settings 34 components 57
the beep setting 41 Erasing all the settings (Reset) 68
the clock setting 42 Preset functions of each components 76
the contrast of the LCD display 40 XPRESS list 21
the names of the labels 65 DS_TIME (Daylight savings time) 11, 43
the preset codes 45
the Timer setting 59
the volume 29
the volume control setting of
visual components 57
the XPRESS macro activation 56
Continued
93
Index (continued) M
Macro
System Control macro 31, 51
E Timer macro 29, 59
Erasing XPRESS macro activation 56
all the settings (RESET) 68 MORE button 9, 31
the learned function from a key MUTING button 9, 29
or button 49
O
the macro (programmed series of
commands) 54 On-PC Setup
the Timer macro 64 connecting the Remote Commander 19
installing the AX Remote Editor 16
F installing the USB driver 17
Factory settings operating the XPRESS function 23
Air-Slide list 26 setting procedure 14
Backlight 32 starting up AX Remote Editor 19
Components list 13 using AX Remote Editor Help 20
Controlling the volume of visual ways to make settings for the Remote
components 57 Commander 13
Erasing all the settings (Reset) 68 On-Remote Setup
Preset functions of each components 76 operating the XPRESS function 24
XPRESS list 21 setting by On-Remote Setup 45
setting procedure 15
H ways to make settings for the Remote
Help 20 Commander 13
Hold function 33
P, R
I PC
Installing connecting the Remote Commander 19
the AX Remote Editor 16 installing the AX Remote Editor 16
the batteries 10 installing the USB driver 17
the USB driver 17 On-PC Setup 14
starting up AX Remote Editor 19
L using AX Remote Editor Help 20
Label 65 Preset codes 45
LCD display Preset functions 76
calibrating the alignment 39 Programming a series of commands
default backlight settings 32 (macro)
full display 92 System Control macro 51
setting the automatic-off time 37 Timer macro 59
setting the backlight 34 Reset 68
setting the contrast 40
Learning function 47
LIGHT button 9, 32
Location and function of controls 8
Locking the controls (Hold function) 33
94
S T
Setting TIMER button 9, 29
the automatic-off time of the Timer function
backlight 34 clearing the Timer macro 64
the automatic-off time of the executing the Timer 29
LCD display 37 setting the Timer 59
the backlight 34 Troubleshooting 71
the beep 41
the calibration of the LCD display 39 U
the clock 11, 42 Unit Settings 34
the contrast of the LCD display 40 USB driver 17
the names of the labels 65 USB mini cable 8, 18, 19
the preset codes 45
V
the System Control macro 51
the Timer 59 Visual components 57
the volume 29 Volume 29, 57
the volume control of visual VOLUME +/– buttons 9, 29
components 57 X
the XPRESS macro activation 56
XPRESS button 9, 22
Specifications 70
XPRESS function
Starting up AX Remote Editor 19
changing the name of the XPRESS
STD_TIME (Standard time) 11, 43
function 65
SYNC-UP button 9, 25
default XPRESS list 21
SYSTEM CONTROL buttons 9, 31, 51
operating the XPRESS function 22
System Control function
overview 21
clearing the System Control macro 54
perform an easy action “Air-Slide” for
executing the System Control macro 31
XPRESS function 26
Appendix
programming the System Control
setting the XPRESS macro activation 56
macro 51
System Control keys 9, 31, 51
System requirements 16
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Operating the Remote Commander

Setting by On-Remote Setup

© 2005 Sony Corporation

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Operating the Remote Commander

Unpacking Location and function

•Remote Commander RM-AX4000 (1)

•Quick Start Guide (1) 2 Label keys

SET [STD_TIME] DS_TIME

The current setting is shown inside

area, press the STD_TIME key. AM NG CLOCK

If you want to finish the clock setting,

Next, press the g button. The hour

“00” (minute) and “SET” flash.

6 Press “SET” on the Label keys.

If you set the Remote Commander On-

Step2: Operating AV components

Option1: You can also change the

Option2: You can also change the

7 Mark only the check box of “CD-

2 Connect the USB mini cable to the

How to use Help

Operating the Remote Commander

What is the XPRESS DVD Turns on TV and DVD player,

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD XPRESS

1 Press the XPRESS button.

4 When you are finished using the

Remote Commander, press the

Operating the Remote Commander

If a page number such as “/1” The Remote Commander turns off.

The TV and DVD turn on and the

“XPRESS” appears as the Display 1 2 3

4 Press the BACK button to return

The TV and DVD turn on. The main DVD TV

When the signal is sent, appears.

as the VOLUME +/–, CHANNEL +/–, EPG MENU

MUTING, cursor, and MENU buttons. OK

6 When you are finished using the SYSTEM CONTROL

Remote Commander, press the

Operating the Remote Commander

1 Press the SYNC-UP button.

The component you want to confirm

SET ON FOR POWER OF TV

The component’s (ON/OFF) power

How to set the Air-Slide action

Example: To change the input

When you press the COMPONENT “COMPONENT” appears as the

Operating the Remote Commander

TV A-CBL D-SAT DVD

Component If a page number such as “/1”

TV_TUNER ANT/SW Label keys

See “Table of preset functions” (page 76)

The component name appears as the If you want to return to the

3 Press the key(s) or button(s) you

2 Press the INPUT key repeatedly

When the signal is sent, appears.

Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to

Operating the Remote Commander