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Product type Universal remote control
Brand Sony
Model RM-AV2100T
Dimensions (W × H × D) 120 × 175 × 45 mm
Weight (without batteries) 290 g
Power supply 4 R6 (AA) batteries
Battery life Approximately 5 months (depending on usage)
Infrared range Approximately 10 m
Display type Touchscreen LCD with blue backlight
Number of programmable keys Up to 16 commands per System Control button
Learning function Yes, for infrared signals
Pre-programmed codes Yes, for most brands (Sony and others)
System Control function Executes up to 16 commands with a single press
Data transfer between remotes Yes, compatible with RM-VL900T and another RM-AV2100T
Key lock (Hold) Yes
Settings lock (Preset Lock) Yes
Auto-off time setting From 10 to 90 minutes or disabled
Backlight adjustment Adjustable brightness and timeout duration
Maintenance and cleaning Soft cloth slightly dampened, no solvents
Safety Keep out of reach of children – infrared signals can control dangerous devices

Frequently Asked Questions - RM-AV2100T SONY

How do I set the codes on my remote for a non-Sony device?
Press and hold COMMANDER OFF while pressing the key. All component names flash. Press the desired component selection button (e.g., TV). Enter the 3-digit code corresponding to your device (see code booklet) then press ENTER. A beep confirms programming. Press COMMANDER OFF to exit.
How do I program a learning function?
Place the RM-AV2100T head-to-head with the original remote (distance 5-10 cm). Press COMMANDER OFF + the component selection button (e.g., VCR1). 'LEARN' appears. Press the key on the RM-AV2100T you want to program. Hold down the corresponding key on the other remote until the confirmation beep. Repeat for other keys, then press COMMANDER OFF.
How do I program a series of commands with System Control?
Press COMMANDER OFF + a SYSTEM CONTROL button (1, 2, or 3). All component names flash. Press the first component (e.g., TV), then the command key (e.g., ⏻). Continue with the following steps (up to 16). Finish with COMMANDER OFF. To execute the series, briefly press the same SYSTEM CONTROL button.
How do I transfer data from one remote to another?
Place both remotes head-to-head (5-10 cm). On the sender: press COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM – + ∠ –. Press (transfer), then 1 (all data) or 2 (data for one component). Press ENTER. On the receiver: do the same but press (receive) and ENTER.
How do I lock the keys to prevent accidental use?
Press CHANGE (if displayed) then COMMANDER OFF. 'OFF' appears indicating the lock. To unlock, hold down the 'OFF' button (displayed key) and press COMMANDER OFF. 'OFF' disappears.
How do I set the auto-off time for the remote?
Press COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + + ∠ –. Numbers 1-9 and 0 appear. Press the number corresponding to the number of minutes (e.g., 2 = 20 minutes). To disable, press 0. Confirm with COMMANDER OFF.
How do I change the key display between full and simplified?
Press the CHANGE key (displayed on the screen) to toggle between full display ('CHANGE 1') and simplified display ('CHANGE 2'). In simplified mode, only essential keys appear. You can customize the simplified display by holding COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + + the component button, then pressing the keys to be shown.
What if a component code doesn't work?
Try another code from the provided list. If no code works, use the search function: press COMMANDER OFF + , select the component, then use PROGRAM +/– to cycle through codes while pointing the remote at the device. When the device responds (e.g., turns on), press ENTER to save the code.
How do I delete a learned function (stored signal)?
To delete a single key: press COMMANDER OFF + the component button, then hold RESET and press the key to delete. To delete all learned signals for a component: press COMMANDER OFF + the component button, then hold RESET and press that same component button again. Confirm with COMMANDER OFF.
Can I control an air conditioner or other non-audio/video device?
Yes, the learning function allows you to memorize infrared signals from any device (air conditioner, light, etc.). Place the original remote facing the RM-AV2100T and proceed as for normal learning. Note that some very long or complex signals may not be learned. For an air conditioner, it is recommended to program the ON and OFF buttons separately on two distinct keys if the toggle operation causes issues.

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USER MANUAL RM-AV2100T SONY

Integrated Remote Commander

Operating Instructions ____ GB

The RM-AV2100T Remote Commander provides centralised control of all your AV components from a single remote commander and saves the trouble of operating different AV components with different remote control devices. The following are its main features.

Centralised control of Sony AV components with this one remote commander This Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand components, so you can use it out of the box as a control centre for your Sony AV components.

Remote control signals for non-Sony components are also preset

This Commander is preset for most major brands components including Sony. You can remote control your components by setting their code numbers (page 8).

Learning function for programming other remote control signals you need

This Commander has a learning function, to learn remote control signals to operate non-preset components or functions (page 16).

In addition, the Commander can learn remote control signals (infrared signals only) of non-Audio Visual components such as air-conditioners, lights, etc. (some specific appliances or functions may not be available) (page 38).

Reassigning new components

You can assign other Component Select Buttons to freely operate other components. This is useful when you have more than two of the same kind of AV components (page 35).

System Control function allows one-touch operation to execute a series of commands

You can programme up to 16 consecutive operation steps to execute a series of operations by pressing a single button (page 23).

Data can be transferred between remote commanders

You can transfer data such as learned signals, series of commands assigned to SYSTEM CONTROL buttons and other settings between this commander and another Sony RM-VL900T* or RM-AV2100T remote commanders.

Easy-to-operate touch key LCD with blue back light

This Commander has a touch key LCD that changes the key display according to the selected component. The Commander is easy to operate as only the keys necessary to operate the selected component are displayed. The display backlight allows operation even in the dark.

* When transferring data between this commander and another Sony RM-VL900T remote commander, some functions may not be able to be transferred (e.g. system control function).

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries 6

When to replace the batteries.... 6

Location and Function of Controls 7

Basic Operations

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components 8

Setting a component code 8

Checking if the code number works 10

Finding a component code with the Search function.... 11

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander 13

To control the volume 14

Notes on operating your components 15

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations — Learning Function 16

For accurate learning 20

Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button 20

Advanced Features

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System 22

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions 23

Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons ...... 24

Notes on System Control Operations 27

Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons.... 28

Changing the interval between operation steps 30

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons 31

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component (for Sony components only) 31

Adding a command that is required when selecting a component .... 32

Turning Off the Power of All Components with the Touch of a Single Button — System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only) 34

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons 35

Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button 37

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons ...... 38

Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner 40

Transferring Data between Remote Commanders 41

Transferring data 41

Receiving the data 43

Using Other Functions

Locking the Controls — Hold Function 45

Protecting your settings — Preset Lock Function 46

Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander 47

Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window 48

Setting the Key-Touch Beep 49

Changing the Touch-Key Display 50

Additional Information

Precautions 52

Maintenance 52

Specifications 52

Troubleshooting 53

Appendix

Table of Preset Functions.... 56

TV....56

VCR 1, 2, 3....57

DVD 57

VD (Video disc player).... 58

CBL (Cable box) 58

SAT (Satellite tuner) 59

AMP (Amplifier) 59

CD 60

MD 61

DAT 61

DECK B/A (Tape deck) 62

FM/AM (TUNER) (FM/AM tuner) 62

DSP (Digital Surround Processor) 63

Quick Reference of Operations 64

Index 66

Installing the Batteries

Slide open the battery compartment lid and insert four R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied). Be sure to line up the + and - on the batteries with the + and - on the battery compartment.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Installing the Batteries - 1

natural_image Diagram showing three steps of a battery pack installation, with arrows indicating the process (no text or symbols present)

When to replace the batteries

Batteries for remote control operation and backlight (four R6 (size AA) batteries)

Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to 5 months. If the Commander does not operate properly, batteries might be worn out and is displayed on the LCD touch panel. When the display dims or the backlight for the touch keys grows dim, replace the batteries with new ones.

Note

Do not take more than one day to replace the batteries; otherwise, your setting of the code numbers (page 8) and learned remote control signals (page 16) will be erased.

Notes on batteries

  • Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries together.
  • If the electrolyte inside the battery should leak, wipe the contaminated area of the battery compartment with a cloth and replace the old batteries with new ones. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time.

Location and Function of Controls

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1 Component display area Displays the name of the component selected.
② LCD touch key display (page 11) The keys used for operating each component are displayed.

Note

Do not press the touch keys using sharp objects such as pins or ball-point pens.

3 SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (page 23)

You can programme up to 16 consecutive key operations to each of the three SYSTEM CONTROL buttons. You can automatically carry out the entire programme by pressing one button.

4 button (page 48)

Used to light up the LCD display in the dark. Press the button once to turn on the light, and once again to turn it off. You can also set the backlight to go off automatically after a certain period of time.

⑤ COMMANDER OFF button Turns the power of the Commander off.
⑥ Component Select buttons Selects the component to control.
7 △ +/- buttons* (page 14, 22) Adjust the volume.
8 ☑ button* (page 14, 22) Mutes the audio. Press the button once again to resume at the previous volume.
9 PROGRAM +/- buttons Select the programme.

* Note on the △ +/- and ☑️ buttons

The Commander controls or mutes the TV's volume when you select a visual component. The Commander controls or mutes the amplifier's volume when you select an audio component.

You can change this setting also (page 22).

Note on the power on and off of the Remote Commander

To turn on the power, press any button except the COMMANDER OFF button.

To turn off, press COMMANDER OFF, or if you don't use the Commander, it automatically turns off after 10 minutes. This interval can also be changed (page 47).

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components

The Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand AV components (see the table below). If you are using the Commander with a factory-set Sony components, skip the following procedures.

You can use the Commander with other preset AV components also. To use with other AV components, you need to follow the procedures to set the correct codes for each component.

Component Select ButtonPreset component(s)Factory setting
TVTV TV/VCR ComboSony TV
VCR1VCRSony VHS VCR (VTR3)
VCR2VCRSony 8mm VCR (VTR2)
VCR3VCRSony Beta VCR (VTR1)
DVDDVD player (DVD)/LD player (VD)Sony DVD player
SAT/CBLSatellite tuner (SAT)/Cable box (CBL)Sony satellite tuner (SAT)
AMPAmplifierSony amplifier
CDCD playerSony CD player
MD/DATMD deck/DAT deckSony MD deck
DECK B/ACassette deck*Sony cassette deck
TUNERFM/AM tunerSony FM/AM tuner
DSPSurround processorSony digital surround processor

* Analog audio compact cassette deck

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 56) for the functions of keys and buttons as for each component.

Setting a component code
TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER SYSTEM CONTROL 2 3 COMMANDER OFF COMP TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM + - 0X

Example: To set up a Philips' TV

1 See the tables in the supplied "Component Code Numbers", and find the three-digit code number for the desired component.

If more than one code number is listed, use the number that is listed first.

For example, to set up a Philips' TV, you would use the code number 011.

2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press ☐.

COMMANDER

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To set up a Philips' TV - 1

All the component names in the display flash.

TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

3 Press the Component Select button for the desired component.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To set up a Philips' TV - 3

The selected component remains displayed, and the 0 - 9, ENTER and DISPLAY keys flash.

P+P TV 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER

Note on the DVD and SAT/CBL buttons

When you set the component code of the DVD or SAT/CBL button, press repeatedly until the desired component is displayed (“DVD” or “VD”, “CBL” or “SAT”).

Note on the DECK B/A button

You have to set one component code each for DECK A and DECK B. Press the DECK B/A button repeatedly until the desired deck is displayed (“DECK A” or “DECK B”), and set a component code for it.

4 Press the three-digit component code number followed by the ENTER key on the touch-key display.

-1 2 3 - 4 5 6 - 7 8 9 0 ENTER

A beep sounds, and the code number and “ENTER” appear twice.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note on the DECK B/A button - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["0"] --> B["1"]
    B --> C["1"]
    C --> D["ENTER"]

5 If you want to set a code for another component, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note on the DECK B/A button - 3

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)

Notes

  • If you press a component code number that is not on the table in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”, the Commander beeps and “NG” flashes after you press the ENTER key. If this happens, check the component code number, and try setting again.
  • If you don't input anything into the Commander for over two minutes between each step, the setup procedure will be canceled. To set the code, you must again press ☐ while pressing COMMANDER OFF.

To check which code number is set

Press the DISPLAY key in Step 3 to 5. The code number and “ENTER” appear twice.

Checking if the code number works

1 Press the corresponding Component Select button for the component you have set up.

TV

SONY RM-AV2100T - Checking if the code number works - 1

The Commander turns on and the touch-keys appear on the display.

CHANGE 1 2 3 RED TELETEXT 4 5 6 GREEN TV RECALL 7 8 9 YELLOW INPUT MENU EXECUTE 0 BLUE

2 Power on the component with its power switch.
3 Aim the Commander at the component and press the ⏻ key in the touch-key display.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Checking if the code number works - 3

When the remote control signal is sent, is displayed on the display.

CHANGE 1 TV

The component should power off.

4 If you have succeeded, check that the Commander is operating the other functions of your component, such as programme and volume control. See page 13 for details.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER

OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Checking if the code number works - 5

If the Commander does not seem to be working

Try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your components (page 8).

Notes on keys which have "learned" a remote control signal already

If another signal has already been programmed on that key or button by the learning function (page 16), that “learned” signal will work even after you set the component code number. To use it as a preset component key or button, first erase its learned signal (page 20).

Note on the touch-key display

When you set a component code number, only the keys that have been preset with the signals for the desired component will be displayed. Preset signal of each key varies according to the brand. By using the learning function, you can programme remote control signals to both the displayed keys and keys that are not displayed (page 16).

You can also choose either the full-function display or the basic-function display (page 50).

Finding a component code with the Search function

You can find a code number available for a component that doesn't have one in the supplied "Component Code Numbers".

Before starting the Search function

Set each component to the following status to enable the Search function.

TV: Power-on

VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP: Power-off VD, CD, MD, TAPE: Power-on with a playback source (disc, cassette tape, etc.)

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 COMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM 0X

Setting the Code for Preset Audio and Visual Components (continued)

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press ☐.

COMMANDER OFF + 口

All the component names on the display flash.

TV VCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL OFF

2 Press the Component Select button for the desired component.

TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER TV DISPLAY

3 Press PROGRAM + or PROGRAM -.

Press PROGRAM + to go to the next code number.

Press PROGRAM – to go back to the previous code number.

PROGRAM

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press PROGRAM + or PROGRAM -. - 1

4 Aim the Commander at the component and press the ⏻ key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Aim the Commander at the component and press the ⏻ key. - 1

When the remote control signal is sent, is displayed on the display.

TV

If it successfully works (power-off for TV, power-on for VCR, DVD, SAT, CBL, AMP, and playback for VD, CD, MD, TAPE), go to Step 5.

If it doesn't, repeat Steps 3 and 4.

5 Press the ENTER key.

A beep sounds, and the code number and “ENTER” appear twice.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the ENTER key. - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["0"] --> B["1"]
    B --> C["8"]
    C --> D["ENTER"]

Note

It is recommended to write down the code number.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press COMMANDER OFF. - 1

To check which code number is set

Press the DISPLAY key in Step 2 and 5. The code number and “ENTER” appear twice.

Be sure to press the DISPLAY key after you have pressed the ENTER key to set the code number. If you press the DISPLAY key before the code number is set, it returns back to the first number at which you started searching.

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander

When you operate a non-Sony component, make sure you set the component code first (page 8).

CHANGE CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +0 0 ENTER GREEN CONTROL WHIPLE PROGRAM SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Example: To play a CD player

1 Press the desired Component Select button.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the desired Component Select button. - 1

The Commander comes on and the keys for operating the selected component are displayed.

CHANGE 1 CD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 ENTER CLEAR CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM

Operating Your Components with the Remote Commander (continued)

2 Press the desired key in the touch-key display.

When the remote control signal is sent, is displayed on the display.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the desired key in the touch-key display. - 1

You may also use the + / - buttons, the ☑ button and the PROGRAM + / - buttons if necessary.

See “Table of Preset Functions” (page 56) for the functions of keys and buttons for each component.

3 When you are done using the Commander, press

COMMANDER OFF to power off the Commander.

SONY RM-AV2100T - When you are done using the Commander, press - 1

Note

The remote control signals may be different for some components or functions. In this case, programme the remote control signals with the learning function (page 16). Note, however, that components and functions that do not support the remote control of infrared signals will not work with this Commander.

To control the volume

Press the + / - buttons to control the volume, and the ☑ button to mute.

When you select a visual component, the TV's volume will be controlled, and when you select an audio component, the amplifier's volume will be controlled.

You can change this setting also (page 22).

Notes

- If you have programmed any signal for the or × button for any component using the learning function (page 16), that signal will be transmitted instead of controlling the volume of the TV or amplifier once you select that component.

- If you have programmed any signal for the △ or ⚙ button of TV or AMP using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only after you select TV or AMP. When you select another components, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP will be transmitted at that time.

- If you have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button (page 35), the volume of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled even when you select other components.

Notes on operating your components

When you use a double cassette deck

You need to select deck A or B before operating. To select the deck, press DECK B/A to switch the display between “DECK A” and “DECK B”.

Be sure that you have set a component code each for DECK A and DECK B (page 8).

However, if you have assigned a cassette deck to another Component Select button (page 35), you can only select either DECK A or DECK B.

About the input select of a TV

Each time the INPUT key is pressed, the input is changed in order. It is also possible to select directly as follows when you are connecting more than two VCRs.

"INPUT" + "0": TV tuner
"INPUT" + "1": VIDEO1
"INPUT" + "2": VIDEO2
"INPUT" + "3": VIDEO3
"INPUT" + "4": VIDEO4
"INPUT" + "5": VIDEO5
"INPUT" + "6": VIDEO6 

If the above operations do not work, programme the remote control signals of your component on the Commander using the learning function (page 16).

About the input select of a VCR

Each time the INPUT key is pressed, the input is changed in order. It is also possible to select directly as follows.

"INPUT" + "0": Tuner
"INPUT" + "1": LINE1
"INPUT" + "2": LINE2
"INPUT" + "3": LINE3
"INPUT" + "4": LINE4
"INPUT" + "5": DV 

When you use a Sony VCR, the above commands are preset. For other brands, it is possible to “teach” the above double-key operations using the learning function (page 16).

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations

— Learning Function

To operate non-preset components or functions, use the following “learning” procedure to “teach” any of the programmable buttons and keys to operate the functions of another remote control. You can also use the learning function to change the signal of individual keys and buttons after setting the component code number (page 8). It is useful if you make a memo of the learned key functions in the LCD touch key display table (Refer to the separate volume of “Component code numbers.”).

Note

Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.

CHANGE 1 2 3 VCR1 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SYSTEM CONTROL COMPANION OFF 3 6 2 TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Example: To programme the ▶ (Play) signal of your component to the VCR1 ▶ (Play) key of the Commander

1 Place the RM-AV2100T head to head with your component's remote control.

Remote control for your component

about 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches) away RM-AV2100T

2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the Component Select button for the component whose signals are to be learned.

COMMANDER OFF + VCR1

“LEARN” appears and all the learnable keys flash.

CHANGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1- 0 2- VCR1 DISPLAY FILETEXT DVD ANT/SW REC ANGLE INPUT MENU ↑ EXECUTE MODE 16:9 ↓

Display for PROGRAM, △ and ☑️ buttons

The “P+ P- V+ V- MU” display indicates if PROGRAM +/-, △+/- and ☐× buttons are learnable or not.

Note on the flashing display

The keys or buttons that are already preset for that component flash twice while those that are not preset flash once.

3 Press the key or button on the Commander you want to "teach".

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the key or button on the Commander you want to "teach". - 1

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

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the key or button on the Commander you want to "teach". - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["VCR1"]

To teach on the PROGRAM +/-, △ +/- or ✗ buttons

Press the corresponding button. “LEARN” flashes, and only the pressed button remains indicated on the display (“P+,” “P−,” “V+,” “V−,” or “MU”).

Example: When pressing the △ + button

RESET LEARN V+ VCR1

To change the function display of the key

Follow the procedure on page 19.

4 Press and hold down the button on the other remote control until you hear a beep.

(If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press and hold down the button on the other remote control until you hear a beep. - 1

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit. When the command has been learned successfully, the learned keys stay lit and the other learnable keys flash.

If "NG" flashes on the display

Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to teach functions to other kyes or buttons.

To learn another component's remote control signal

After positioning the two remote commanders as in Step 1 on page 16, press the corresponding Component Select button, and then follow Steps 3 and 4 on the left to perform learning.

6 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press COMMANDER OFF. - 1

Using Non-Preset Remote Control Operations

— Learning Function(continued)

Notes

  • If you do not perform learning steps within two minutes, learning mode ends.
  • If you do not perform Step 4 within 10 seconds after Step 3, the display turns back to the display in Step 2. (All the learnable keys flash.) In this case, perform Step 3 again while the display is flashing,
  • If “NG” appears while learning, the memory is full. To free memory, clear learned functions from keys that you do not use often (page 20). Then continue the learning steps.
  • If you touch a key by mistake in step 4, while pressing the RESET key, press the mistaken key. Then repeat from Step 3 to continue learning.

If the Commander does not seem to be working

If the learned key or button does not operate properly, teach once again. (For example, if the volume becomes very loud after pressing the + button only once, noise may have interfered during the learning procedure.)

If you set a component code after learning a signal

If you have programmed any signal for a key or button using the learning function, that signal will remain assigned to that key or button even after you set a component code.

When you teach the signals for a double cassette deck

Press DECK B/A to select deck A or B.

When you teach the REC (record) signal

If you have to press two buttons at the same time (for example, REC and ▶) to start recording on your cassette deck or VCR, teach the REC signal in one of the following ways.

To operate with two keys on the Commander

In Step 3 (page 17), while pressing the REC key, press the ▶key to display both keys. Then press the two buttons on your component's remote control in Step 4.

To operate with one key on the Commander

In Step 3 (page 17), press only the REC key. Then press the two buttons on your component's remote control in Step 4.

When you teach signals to the △ or ☑ buttons

  • If you have programmed any signal on the or or button for components other than TV and AMP using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only when you select that component.
  • If you have programmed any signal on the △ or ☑ button for TV or AMP using the learning function, that signal will be transmitted only when you select TV or AMP. When you select other components, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP will be transmitted (for the difference between visual components and audio components, see page 22). To use the learned signal, you need to programme the △ or ☑ button for each component using the learning function.

When you teach the signals of an air-conditioner

See the notes on page 39.

To display only the frequently used keys

You can hide keys you do not use. This makes operations even easier to understand, when the components have many keys.

After Step 2 on page 16, while pressing the RESET key, press the key you want to hide (flashing). The pressed key changes to slower flashing and will no longer be displayed during remote control operations.

To display it again, perform the same procedure again.

Note

You can not hide a key which has “learned” any signal.

To change the function display of a key

When you programme a signal for a key, you can select the most suitable function display among all the displays the key has, and set it to the key.

1 After Step 2 (page 16), while pressing the Component Select button (VCR1), press the key you want to teach repeatedly.

VCR1 + DISPLAY

Each time the key is pressed, the display is changed in order.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To change the function display of a key - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["VCR1"]
    C --> D["DISPLAY"]
    D --> E["DISPLAY"]
    E --> F["T.TONE"]
    F --> G["VIDEO1"]
    G --> H["RED"]

2 When the desired display appears, release the Component Select button.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To change the function display of a key - 3

flowchart
graph TD
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["VCR1"]
    C --> D["RED"]

3 Then follow Steps 4 to 6 (page 17).

Notes

  • You can change the display of a key only when you programme it using the learning function. If you want to change the display of the key that has learned a signal, clear the signal first (page 20). Then teach the key again using the above procedure to change its display.
  • If you don't change the display of a key, the default display is used.
  • You cannot change the display of the keys that are not framed with □ (the numeric keys 0 to 9, +10 and ENTER).

For accurate learning

  • Do not move the remote units during the learning procedure.
  • Be sure to keep holding down the button of the other remote control until you hear the confirmation beep.
  • Use fresh batteries in both remote control units.
  • Avoid learning in places under direct sunlight or a strong fluorescent light.
  • The remote control detector area may differ depending on each remote unit. If learning does not work, try changing the positions of the two remote control units.
  • When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony's receivers and amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander. In such a case, move to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).

IMPORTANT

Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Also set the Hold function to lock the all buttons on the Commander (page 45) when it is not used. Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

Note

For details on the learnable remote control signals, see “Specifications” on page 52.

Changing or erasing the function of a taught key or button

To change the learned function, clear it first and perform learning again.

To clear the learned function of a single key or button

CHANGE 1 2 3 VCR1 1 2 3 DISPLAY TELETEXT ◄►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►►▶ 4 5 6 DVQ ANT/SW REC ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■□ 7 8 9 ANGLE INPUT MENU ↑↑↓↑↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓ 1- /-- 0 2~ MODE 16:9 ←←→ →

1 After Step 2 (page 16), while pressing the RESET key, press the key or button you want to erase.

RESET +

The cleared key flashes together with other learnable keys.

2 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - To clear the learned function of a single key or button - 3

To clear all signals learned for a specific component

LEARN VCR1 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 ANT/SW REC 7 8 9 INPUT UTM1 0 SYSTEM CONTROL COMPANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the corresponding Component Select button.

COMMANDER OFF + VCR1

When you want to clear signals learned for DECK B/A

Press DECK B/A to display “DECK A” or “DECK B”. You can not clear both decks at the same time.

2 While pressing the RESET key, press that Component Select button again.

The learned contents are cleared. The keys for the component return to their original states before learning.

RESET + VCR1

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press COMMANDER OFF. - 1

Note

For DECK B/A, be sure to display the deck that has a learned signal (“DECK A” or “DECK B”) before you perform the steps above. If you reset the wrong deck, the component codes for both A and B will be reset to the factory settings (page 8).

Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System

The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you hear the sound of your visual components from your TV speakers, and that you hear sound of your audio components from the loudspeakers connected to your amplifier.

This feature enables you to control the volume of your TV or amplifier without having to select TV or AMP each time you want to control the volume. For example, to control the volume while using a VCR, you don't need to press the TV button to control the TV volume.

The following table shows the factory setting of which volume would be controlled for each component.

Component Select buttonControls the volume of
TVTV
VCR1,2,3TV
SAT/CBLTV
DVDTV
AMPamplifier
CDamplifier
MD/DATamplifier
DECK B/Aamplifier
TUNERamplifier
DSPamplifier

However, if your visual components are connected to an audio system, you probably hear TV or VCR sound from the loudspeakers via your amplifier, not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory preset so that you can control the volume of your visual components without first having to switch to the amplifier.

To change the Factory Preset of the Volume Control
SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK BA TUNER DSP PROGRAM BK

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press + and - .

COMMANDER OFF + + -

The volume control setting of visual components (TV, VCR1,2 and 3, SAT/CBL, and DVD) changes to the displayed component.

When set to amplifier volume { V+ V- MU AMP When set to TV volume { V+ V- MU TV

V+ V- MU AMP

Notes

  • If you have already programmed the or ※ button of each component any signals by "learning", the procedure above will not change the function of the and ※ buttons.
  • If you have programmed volume control signals on or ☒ buttons of TV or AMP, you can only use that signal when you select TV or AMP. For other component, the preset volume control signals for TV or AMP (depending on the above setting procedure) will be transmitted. To use the new signals, you need to programme each button for each component by the learning procedure (page 16).

Executing a Series of Commands

— System Control Functions

With the System Control function, you can programme a series of operating commands, and execute them by pressing just one button.

For example, when you watch a video, a series of operations like the ones below are necessary.

Example:

1 Power on the TV.
2 Power on the video (VCR 1).
3 Power on the amplifier.
4 Set the input selector of the amplifier to VIDEO 1.
5 Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO.
6 Start video playback

You can programme up to 16 consecutive operation steps to each of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons.

If you have set the System Control function for a Component Select button (page 28), the execution of the programmed commands begins when you press the Component Select button for more than 2 seconds.

While executing the programmed commands, at the same time that each remote control signal is transmitted, the corresponding key is displayed.

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued)

Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons

LEARN TV CHANGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 COMPANION OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Example: To programme the procedure above to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (in this case, SYSTEM CONTROL 2).

COMMANDER OFF + SYSTEM CONTROL 2

All the component names flash.

RESET LEARN SC2 TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

If a series of commands is already programmed for that button That programme will be displayed. (At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button is preset with the System Power-Off function for Sony components (the same function as explained in page 34), and the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button is factory preset with standard power-on command for nearly all Sony components.)

To programme a new series of operations, clear the programme first (page 26).

2 Press the Component Select button for the component to operate.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons - 4

The keys for the selected component flash.

CHANGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 BEARN P+ P+V+ V- SC2 SC2 MU TV RED TELETEF P/ONOR P/PMO P/CH+ GREEN RECALL PIP SWAP PIP CH- TV YELLOW INPUT MENU ↑ EXECUTS BLUE 16.9 ↓

If the component has the power-on and power-off signals

Both the OFF and ON keys are displayed and you can select either of them to programme.

LEARN TV OFF P+ P- V+ V- SC2 MU ON

It is useful to set the exact command for power-on or power-off and operate the component regardless of its status (on/off).

3 Press key(s) or button(s) for the desired operation.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons - 7

If you want to power on the TV, press the ⏻ key.

4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and programme the buttons and keys for the series of operations.

In this example, press the following buttons and keys.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons - 8

flowchart
graph LR
    A["VCR1"] --> B["Switch"]
    C["AMP"] --> D["Switch"]
    E["TV"] --> F["Switch"]
    G["VCR1"] --> H["Switch"]
    I["Input"] --> J["Switch"]
    K["Video1"] --> L["Switch"]

5 When you have programmed all the keys, press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Programming a series of commands to the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons - 9

Notes

- If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the programme (page 26) and start again from Step 1 to set the entire programme from the beginning. You cannot continue from where you let off.

- If a SYSTEM CONTROL button has already “learned” a remote control signal (page 38), “NG” flashes and you cannot programme on this button. Clear the learned contents first (page 40).

- If you change the component code number (page 8) or programme a new signal by learning (page 16) on a key or button that has been programmed in the series of commands of the System Control function, the new signal will be transmitted when you press the corresponding SYSTEM CONTROL button.

- During Setting mode, the RESET key is not displayed and you cannot clear any operation step you have programmed. If you have programmed an incorrect operation by mistake, start again from Step 1.

Tips for programming the System Control functions

The following information helps you to programme a consecutive operation steps.

About the interval between operation steps

You can change the interval between operation steps (page 30).

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued)

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 next signal right 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 → VCR Power-on → VCR play back → TV input select

- After the series of input commands is executed, the Commander displays the touch-keys of the component of the final step. By programming an often-used component's command as the final step, you can save the step of pressing a Component Select button when you start operating that component. (In the example on page 24, the touch-keys of VCR1 are displayed.)

To clear programmed commands

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2, or 3 button.

COMMANDER OFF + SYSTEM CONTROL 2

The key operations programmed for that button are displayed in order.

2 While pressing the RESET key, press the same SYSTEM CONTROL button (1, 2, or 3) again.

RESET + SYSTEM CONTROL 2

When the contents of its programme are cleared, all the component names flash.

RESET LEARN SC2 TV VCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

When you want to set a new programme to this SYSTEM CONTROL button, follow Steps 2 to 5 on pages 24 and 25.

To set the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 or 3 button back to the factory setting

At the factory, the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button is preset with a series of power-off commands for Sony components and the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button with a series of power-on commands for Sony components. To reset them to the factory settings, follow the steps below.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 or 3).

COMMANDER OFF + SYSTEM CONTROL 3

The programmed key operations are displayed in order.

2 While pressing the RESET key, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 or 3).

RESET + SYSTEM CONTROL 3

When the contents of its programme are cleared, all the components names flash.

3 While pressing the RESET key, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1 or 3) again.

RESET + SYSTEM CONTROL 3

When it is reset to the factory setting, the programmed operations are displayed in order.

Note

The interval setting (page 30) is not reset to the factory setting, even if you perform these steps.

Notes on System Control Operations

  • If the remote control detectors of the components are too far apart, or if something is blocking them, some of the components may not operate consecutively even after you press the SYSTEM CONTROL button.
  • If some of the components did not operate correctly because of the above or for any other reason, always set all the components back to the states they were in before you pressed the SYSTEM CONTROL button. Failure to do this can result in incorrect operation when you press the SYSTEM CONTROL button again.
  • Some components may not always be powered on by the System Control function. This is because the power of the component gets on and off alternatively when receiving the power on/off signal. In this case, check the operating component's power on/off state before using the system control function.
  • If the system control function does not work correctly, see also “Tips for programming the System Control functions” on page 25.

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued)

Programming a series of commands to the Component Select buttons

As with the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons, you can also programme a series of operating commands for the Component Select buttons (up to 16 steps).

To execute the commands programmed on a Component Select button by the System Control function, press the button for more than 2 seconds.

Notes

  • The programmed commands are executed when you press a Component Select button for more than 2 seconds. When you press the button for less than 2 seconds, it works as the normal Component Select button, and the corresponding touch-keys are displayed.
  • See also “Tips for programming the System Control functions” on page 25 and “Notes on System Control Operations” on page 27.

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM OK

Example: To programme the procedure on page 23 for the VCR3 button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press + and VCR3.

COMMANDER OFF + + + VCR3

“VCR3” stays lit, and the other component names flash.

RESET LEARN TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

If a series of commands is already programmed for that button

The programmed operations are displayed in order. To programme a new series of operations, clear the programme first (page 29).

2 Follow Steps 2 to 5 on pages 24 and 25.

Notes

  • You can programme the System Control functions for a Component Select button on which the Power-On function (page 31) has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the System Control functions for the button, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again.
  • You cannot programme the System Control functions for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by “learning” (page 32). (“NG” flashes on the display.)
  • You can programme a signal for a Component Select button by “learning” (page 32) for which the System Control functions have been programmed. In this case, the System Control function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal on the button, the System Control function is resumed and you can use it again.
  • You can programme the Power-On function (page 31) for a Component Select button for which a System Control function has been programmed, but the Power-On function cannot be used. If you clear the System Control function from the button, you can use the Power-On function.
  • If you interrupt the procedure at any point for over two minutes, the setting mode ends and the series of commands will be programmed to that point. In this case, clear the programme and start again from Step 1 to set the entire programme from the beginning. You can not continue from where you let off.
  • If you change the component code number (page 8) or programme a new signal by learning (page 16) for a key or button that has been programmed with the series of commands of a System Control function, the new signal will be transmitted when you press the corresponding Component Select button.

To clear a System Control function programmed for a Components Select buttons

Example: To clear the programmed commands on the VCR3 button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press + and VCR3.

COMMANDER OFF + + + VCR3

2 While pressing the RESET key, press VCR3.

RESET + VCR3

When the contents of its programme are cleared, “VCR3” stays lit, and the other component names flash.

RESET LEARN TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

When you want to set a new programme to this Component Select button, follow Steps 1 to 2 on page 28.

Executing a Series of Commands — System Control Functions (continued)

Changing the interval between operation steps

You can control the interval in 4 steps (approx. 127 ms, 408 ms, 708 ms, 974 ms).

3 1 2 3 4 SYSTEM CONTROL 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and PROGRAM -.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + PROGRAM + -

“SC1,” “SC2,” “SC3” and all the component names flash.

Display for the

SYSTEM CONTROL Component

1, 2, 3 buttons names

SC1 SC2 SC3 TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK AB CBL

2 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL buttons (1, 2, or 3) or the Component Select button whose interval you want to change.

SYSTEM CONTROL

2

SONY RM-AV2100T - Changing the interval between operation steps - 4

The number of the current setting stays lit and other numbers flash.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Changing the interval between operation steps - 5

flowchart
graph TD
    A["1"] --> B["2"]
    B --> C["3"]
    C --> D["4"]
    D --> A

3 Press one of the numeric keys (1 - 4) to select the interval.

1: approx. 127 ms (factory setting)
2: approx. 408 ms
3: approx. 708 ms
4: approx. 974 ms

(1 ms: 1/1000 second)

SONY RM-AV2100T - Changing the interval between operation steps - 6

The selected number stays lit and other numbers flash.

4 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER

OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Changing the interval between operation steps - 7

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons

Programming the Power-On command of the selected component (for Sony components only)

When using Sony components, you can programme the Power-on signal for each component on a Component Select button. You can select the desired component and power it on by just pressing that Component Select button.

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK BA TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Example: To programme the TV button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press △ - and the desired Component Select button.

COMMANDER OFF + - △ + TV

When the Power-on command is programmed, you will hear a beep and “ON” appears on the display. (The display goes off when you release the buttons.)

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To programme the TV button - 2

To clear the Power-on command

Repeat the procedure above. The following display appears.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To clear the Power-on command - 1

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued)

Notes

  • If the component code of a non-Sony product has been set for a Component Select button, you cannot programme the Power-On function for it.
  • Even if you have programmed a signal by “learning” (See “Adding a command that is required when selecting a component.”) or a System Control function (page 28) for a Component Select button, you can programme the Power-On function for that button, but it cannot be used. If you clear a “learned” signal or the System Control function from the button, you can use the Power-On function.
  • You can programme a signal by “learning” (page 32) or a System Control function (page 28) for a Component Select button for which the Power-On function has been programmed. In this case, the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal or the System Control function from the button, the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again. If you have programmed both a signal by “learning” and a System Control function for the button, the “learned” signal will have overwritten the System Control function.

Adding a command that is required when selecting a component

In addition to the original function of selecting the operating keys and buttons of the desired component, the Component Select button can have another remote control signal by “learning.”

For example, if you always have to change input select of the amplifier to CD when listening to the CD player, programme the signal of “changing the amplifier’s input select” to the CD button of this Commander. Then whenever you press the CD button, it automatically works as the original CD Component Select button and changes also the amplifier input select to CD. (In this case, the amplifier should be turned on first.)

Note

Some specific remote control signals may not be learned.

SYSTEM CONTROL 3 COMMANDER OFF DSP TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Example: To programme the input select signal of your amplifier to the CD button

1 Place the RM-AV2100T head to head with your component's remote control.

Remote control of your component

about 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches) away RM-AV2100T

2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAMME + and

△ +.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM +

“LEARN” appears and all the component names flash.

RESET LEARN SC1 SC2 SC3 TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

Note

The name of a Component Select button for which a signal has already been learned stays lit. If you want to programme a new signal for that button by learning, clear the learned signal first (page 34).

3 Press the desired Component Select button.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 1

The selected component name stays lit and “LEARN” flashes.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["CD"]

4 Press and hold down the button on the component's remote control (amplifier in this example) until you hear a beep. (If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)

INPUT SELECT CD

“LEARN” stops flashing and stays lit.

If "NG" flashes on the display

Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 4

Adding an Extra Function to the Component Select Buttons (continued)

To clear the learned function of the Component Select button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and + .
2 While pressing the RESET key, press the Component Select button which you want to clear.

Notes

  • You can programme a signal by “learning” for a Component Select button for which a System Control function (page 28) or the Power-On function (page 31) has been programmed. In this case, the System Control function or the Power-On function is overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal from the button, the System Control function or the Power-On function is resumed, and you can use it again.
  • You cannot programme a System Control function (page 28) for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by “learning.”
  • You can programme the Power-On function for a Component Select button for which a signal has been programmed by “learning,” but then the Power-On function cannot be used. If you clear a “learned” signal from the button, you can use the Power-On function.

Turning Off the Power of All Components with the Touch of a Single Button

— System Power-Off Function (for Sony Components only)

When the System Power-Off function is active, you can turn off all Sony components just by pressing the COMMANDER OFF button for three seconds.

Notes

  • Some Sony components may not be turned off with this function.
  • The power-off signals are transmitted at intervals that are set for the System Control function set for the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button (page 30). If you change the interval for the SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button, the interval of the System Power-Off function is also changed.

To set the System Power-Off function

SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK BA TUNER DSP PROGRAM

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM - and △ +.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM - +

When the System Power-Off function is set, “OFF” appears on the display. (The display goes off when you release the buttons.)

SONY RM-AV2100T - To set the System Power-Off function - 3

To cancel the System Power-Off function

Repeat the procedure above. The following display appears when the System Power-Off function is disabled.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To cancel the System Power-Off function - 1

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons

You can assign another component to any Component Select button. For example, if you have two VCRs and two CD players, you can use the VCR3 button as the Component Select button for your second CD player.

Notes

  • Once you assign another component to a Component Select button, the setting of the component code number will be erased. The component code number will not return even if you reset the newly assigned component and turn back to the original component.
  • If you have assigned another components to the TV or AMP button, the volume of the TV or amplifier cannot be controlled (page 14, 22) even when you select another component.
  • If you use the DECK B/A button, deck B is always selected.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons (continued)

Example: To assign a CD player to the VCR3 button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM – and VCR3.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM - + VCR3

The number 0 - 9, “A”, “B” and “ENTER” flash.

VCR 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER A B

2 Press one of the following keys to select a new component to assign. In this example, press the 5 key to select CD.

1: VCR 7: MD
2: VD 8: TV
3: SAT 9: CBL
4: AMP 0: DVD
5: CD A: FM/AM
6: DECK B: DSP

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press one of the following keys to select a new component to assign. In this example, press the 5 key to select CD. - 1

3 Press the ENTER key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the ENTER key. - 1

“VCR3” (the original component), “CD” (the new component) and “ENTER” appear twice.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the ENTER key. - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["VCR3"] --> B["CD"]
    B --> C["ENTER"]

4 • If the newly assigned component is a Sony component, press COMMANDER OFF to finish this procedure.
- If you need to set the component code, follow the steps on pages 8 and 9.
- If you need to programme some signals by the “learning” function, follow the Steps 1 to 6 on pages 16 and 17.

Note

If "NG" flashes on the display when you press the Component Select button at Step 1, you can not assign another component because some of the keys or buttons are already programmed with the learning function (page 32). Try the above procedure again after clearing the learned signals for that component.

To use the Commander after assigning other components

Press the reassigned Component Select button. The keys of the new component are displayed and you can use the desired component. Note however that only the original component name is displayed.

(In this example, the display would be like the one below.)

Original component name CHANGE VCR 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 ENTER CLEAR D.SKIP REPEAT CONTINUE SHUFFLE PROGRAM Keys for operating a CD player

To reset a Component Select button to its original setting

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press the Component Select button which you want to reset.
2 While pressing the CHANGE key, press that Component Select button again.
The setting for that Component Select button returns to the factory setting.
3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

Note

If you have programmed some signals on any of the keys or buttons with the learning function (page 16) after you reassigned your component, the two steps above only clears the “learned” signals. In this case, perform Step 2 again to reset to the original Component Select button.

Copying the settings of a Component Select button to another button

You can copy the entire settings of a Component Select button to another Component Select button. The settings of the component code (page 8) and the learned functions (page 16) are copied to a new button.

Note

You cannot copy the settings to a Component Select button for which any learning function has been programmed. ("NG" flashes.)

SYSTEM CONTROL 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK/WA TUNER DSP PROGRAM

Assigning Other Components to the Component Select Buttons (continued)

Example: To copy the settings of the CD button to the VCR3 button

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press VCR3.

COMMANDER OFF + VCR3

The keys for that component (VCR3) flash.

CHANGE 1 2 3 VCR 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 ANT/SW REC ■ II 7 8 9 INPUT MENU ↑ EXECUTE 0 2- ← ↓ →

2 While pressing VCR3, press CD.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 4

The keys for CD flash.

CHANGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER CLEAR VCR 3 CD +10 CONTINUE SHLIFLET PROGRAM

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 6

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons

In addition to their original System Control functions (page 23), SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can be programmed to “learn” any remote control signal.

As they operate independently from other buttons, SYSTEM CONTROL 1, 2 or 3 buttons can work as one-touch buttons without any preceding operation such as pressing a Component Select button to select a component.

This is useful if you prefer having the SYSTEM CONTROL button as a “one-touch” button for a single operation rather than executing a series of commands.

Note

Some specific remote control signals may not be learned. Refer to the operating instructions supplied to the specific remote control as well.

3 5 2 1 2 3 COMMANDE R OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK BA TUNER DSP PROGRAM + + - - OK

Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button

1 Place the Commander head to head with the remote control of the air-conditioner.

Remote control of your air-conditioner

about 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches) away RM-AV2100T

2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and △+.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM +

“LEARN” appears and the display that stands for the learnable SYSTEM CONTROL buttons flashes in the display panel.

RESET LEARN SC1 SC2 SC3 TV VCR123 DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBL

If a signal has been learned on that button, the display stays lit. If you want to programme on that button, clear the signal first (page 40).

3 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL button you want to teach.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button - 4

“LEARN” flashes and the display for the pressed SYSTEM CONTROL button stays lit.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button - 5

flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN SC2"]

4 Press and hold down the button of the remote control until you hear a beep.

(If you release the button before you hear a beep, the signal may not be learned correctly.)

AIR CONDITIONER

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button - 6

“LEARN” display stops flashing and stays lit.

If "NG" flashes on the display Learning did not succeed. Try Steps 3 and 4 again.

5 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Example: To store the On/Off signal of an air-conditioner to the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button - 7

Programming a Frequently Used Key Operation for SYSTEM CONTROL Buttons (continued)

Note

You can programme a remote control signal for a SYSTEM CONTROL button by “learning” for which the System Control functions have been programmed. In this case, the System Control functions are overwritten and cannot be used. If you clear the “learned” signal from the button, the System Control function, are restored, and you can use them again.

To clear the learned remote control signal

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and + .
2 While pressing the RESET key, press the SYSTEM CONTROL button (1, 2, or 3).
3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

The display for that button flashes.

If you want to programme a new signal for that button, follow Steps 3 to 5.

Notes on learning the signals of an air-conditioner

About seasonal adjustments

If you change the settings of the air-conditioner for the season, you have to programme the remote control signals of the new settings on the Commander.

If the power-on/off operation does not work correctly

The air-conditioner may not be turned on or off properly with the button of this Commander, for which you have programmed its power-on/off signal. If the Commander can operate only “ON” with one button and “OFF” with another, while your air-conditioner’s remote control can operate “ON/OFF” with a single button, programme the signal on two buttons of the Commander as follows.

1 Clear the learned power-on/off signal. (In the example on page 39, clear the learned signal from the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button.)
2 Programme the signal (transmitted from the power-on/off button of the air-conditioner's remote control) for the SYSTEM CONTROL 2 button again.
3 Programme the signal from the same button of the remote control for another button (for example, the SYSTEM CONTROL 3 button).

The two buttons of the Commander have been programmed with the power-on signal and the power-off signal of the air-conditioner, respectively so that you can operate the air-conditioner with the Commander.

Transferring Data between Remote Commanders

You can transfer data, such as learned signals and component code settings, between this Commander and another Sony RM-AV2100T or a Sony RM-VL900T remote commander.

Note on remote commanders

Data can be transferred between this commander and another Sony RM-AV2100T or RM-VL900T remote commander. You cannot transfer data between this commander and the commander other than Sony RM-AV2100T and RM-VL900T.

Transferring data

You can transfer the all data of this Commander or the data of a Component Select button on this Commander to another Sony RM-AV2100T or RM-VL900T.

To transfer the all data of the Commander
4 1 2 6 ENTER SYSTEM CONTROL 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM 0x

1 Place the RM-AV2100T head to head with another remote commander.

Another remote commander
about 5 - 10 cm (2 - 4 inches) away RM-AV2100T

2 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM – and

∠ - .

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM - + -

1 2 ENTER

3 Press the key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Transferring data - 5

↑: Transfer data

↓: Receive data

Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued)

4 Press the 1 key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the 1 key. - 1

1: All data of the Commander
2: Data of a Component Select button

5 Confirm that the receiving remote commander is ready for data.

(To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 43.)

6 Press the "ENTER" key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the "ENTER" key. - 1

As the data is transferred, the corresponding component name goes off. If the all data has been successfully transferred, the backlight of the display turns off.

Note

If “NG” appears while sending the data, go back to Step 5 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation.

Note

Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to receive data.

To transfer the data of a Component Select button

The data of a Component Select button on this Commander (the settings and learned signals programmed on the keys and buttons) can be transferred to a Component Select button on another Sony RM-AV2100T or RM-VL900T.

1-3 Perform Steps 1 to 3 on page 41.

4 Press the 2 key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the 2 key. - 1

5 Press the Component Select button whose data you want to send.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the Component Select button whose data you want to send. - 1

6 Confirm that the receiving remote commander is ready to accept data.

(To set the receiving commander, follow the procedure on page 43.)

7 Press the "ENTER" key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the "ENTER" key. - 1

When the data has been transferred, "TV" and "↑" go off. If the data have been successfully transferred, the backlight of the display turns off.

Note

If “NG” appears while sending the data, go back to Step 6 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation.

Notes

  • The data of the “learned” signal and the System Control function programmed for a Component Select button cannot be transferred.
    You can use the learning function (page 32) to programme the “learned” signal and the System Control functions programmed for a Component Select button on another remote commander.
  • Be sure that the receiving remote commander is ready to receive data.

Receiving the data

This Commander can receive the data of another Sony RM-AV2100T or RM-VL900T.

To receive the all data from another remote commander

3 1 2 4 ENTER SYSTEM CONTROL 2 3 COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM – and

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + - 1 2 ENTER

Transferring Data between Remote Commanders (continued)

2 Press the ↓ key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the ↓ key. - 1

↑: Transfer data
↓: Receive data

3 Press the 1 key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the 1 key. - 1

1: All data of the Commander
2: Data of a Component Select button

4 Press the ENTER key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the ENTER key. - 1

As the data is received, the corresponding component name stays lit. If the all data have been successfully received, the backlight of the display turns off.

Notes

  • If the Commander is not ready for receiving the data, press CLEAR key, then EXECUTE key to clear the learned signal on all or one of the Component Select buttons.
  • If “NG” appears during data transfer, go back to Step 3 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. If you continue the operation, you have to set the sending remote commander again to send data.

To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander

1-2 Perform Steps 1 and 2 on pages 43 and 44.
3 Press the 2 key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander - 1

4 Press the Component Select button to which want to assign the data.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander - 2

5 Press the ENTER key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To receive the data of a Component Select button from another remote commander - 3

When the data have been received, "TV" and "↓" go off. If the data have been successfully received, the backlight of the display turns off.

Notes

  • If the Commander is not ready for receiving the data, press CLEAR key, then EXECUTE key to clear the learned signal on all or one of the Component Select buttons.
  • If “NG” appears during data transfer, go back to Step 3 and continue the operation or press COMMANDER OFF to stop the operation. If you continue the operation, you have to set the sending remote commander again to send data.

Locking the Controls

— Hold Function

To prevent accidental operation, you can lock all the buttons with the Hold function.

CHANGES 1 2 3 CD 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 ENTER CLEAR CONTROL SHIFLER PROGRAM SYSTEM CONTROL COMMANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

If the CHANGE key is not displayed, press any button (except the SYSTEM CONTROL or COMMANDER OFF buttons) before you start.

1 While pressing the CHANGE key, press COMMANDER OFF.

CHANGE + COMMANDER OFF

"OFF" is displayed.

SONY RM-AV2100T - While pressing the CHANGE key, press COMMANDER OFF. - 2

flowchart
graph TD
    A["OFF"] --> B[" "]

To unlock the control

While pressing the OFF key, press COMMANDER OFF.

OFF + COMMANDER OFF

“OFF” disappears from the display.

Protecting your settings

— Preset Lock Function

You can lock the Commander so that you can not change, add, or clear any of your component code settings (page 8).

TVVCR123DVDFMAMSAT AMPCDMDSPDECKAICBL SYSTEM CONTROL COMPANDER 1 2 3 TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM 0K

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press ☐.

COMMANDER

SONY RM-AV2100T - While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press ☐. - 1

All the component names flash and “OFF” appears.

TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCDMDDSPDECK ABCBL OFF

2 Press the ⏻ OFF key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press ☐. - 3

All the component names stop flashing and stay lit, and “ON” flashes.

TVVCR123DVDFM/AMSAT AMPCD MDDSPDECK ABCBI

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER

OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press COMMANDER OFF. - 1

When the preset lock is on

If you try to set a component code number (page 8) or perform learning for the Component Select buttons (page 32), "NG" will flash on the display.

To unlock the preset lock

To unlock the preset lock, follow the same procedure as the above and press the ⏻ ON key in Step 2. “◀ OFF” appears on the display.

Changing the Auto Power-Off Time of the Commander

The Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused (Auto Power-Off). To change this time, perform the following procedure.

You can set the Auto Power-Off time up to 90 minutes, in units of 10 minutes, or disable the Auto Power-Off function.

Note

The Auto Power-Off function only turns off the power of the Commander, but not of the component.

OFF 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SYSTEM CONTROL COMPANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and -.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + - -

The number which shows the current Power-Off time of the Commander stays lit, and other numbers flash.

OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 DISPLAY

2 Press one of the 1 - 9 keys to select the Auto Power-Off time, or press the 0 key to disable the Auto Power-off function.

For example, to set the Auto Power-Off time to 20 minutes, press the 2 key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 4

“2” stops flashing and stays lit.

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Note - 5

Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window

The Commander is preset at the factory to bright backlight, and to switch off the backlight automatically after 10 seconds. To change this setting, perform the following procedure.

You can adjust the backlight Automatic-Off time (from 10 seconds to 90 seconds in the units of 10 seconds) and the brightness (bright or dim).

OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SYSTEM CONTROL 3 COMPANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press 🔊.

COMMANDER OFF +

The number which shows current Automatic-Off time and the arrow indicating the current brightness of the backlight stay lit. Other numbers and the opposite arrow will flash.

OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2 Press one of the 1 - 9 keys to select the Off time.

For example, to set the Automatic-Off time to 20 seconds, press the 2 key.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window - 4

“2” stops flashing and stays lit.

3 Press the or key, to select the brightness.

To brighten, press , to dim, press .

SONY RM-AV2100T - Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window - 5

The chosen arrow stays lit.

4 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Adjusting the Backlight of the Display Window - 6

Setting the Key-Touch Beep

You can turn on or off the key-touch confirmation beep.

SYSTEM CONTROL COMPANDER OFF TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM 0X

To turn on the key-touch beep

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press ☐.

COMMANDER

OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 2

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 3

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 4

2 While pressing ☐, press ∠ +.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 5

“ON” appears on the display.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 6

natural_image Simple line drawing of a rectangular shape with an internal rectangle and 'ON' label (no text or symbols beyond the label)

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

COMMANDER

OFF

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 7

To turn off the key-touch beep

In Step 2, while pressing ☐, press ∠ -.

“OFF” appears on the display.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Setting the Key-Touch Beep - 8

natural_image Simple line drawing of a rectangular shape with an 'OFF' label on the right side (no other text or symbols)

Changing the Touch-Key Display

Each Component Select button has two types of touch-key displays: the full-function display and the basic-function display. On the basic-function display, only the keys that are used for basic operations are displayed.

You can modify the basic-function display by setting only the desired keys on it (See “To display only the desired keys.”).

To change the display type

1 Press the CHANGE key for any Component Select key.

Each time you press the CHANGE key, the display type changes.

“CHANGE 1” appears when the full-function display is selected.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the CHANGE key for any Component Select key. - 1

flowchart
graph LR
    A["CHANGE 1"] --> B["TV"]

“CHANGE 2” appears when the basic-function display is selected.

SONY RM-AV2100T - Press the CHANGE key for any Component Select key. - 2

flowchart
graph LR
    A["CHANGE 2"] --> B["TV"]

Notes

  • You can select only one of the display types for all Component Select buttons. If you change the display type to the basic-function ("CHANGE 2") display for a Component Select button, the displays for all other Component Select buttons are also changed to the same type ("CHANGE 2").
  • The number of keys displayed on the full-function display varies according to the component codes preset for the Component Select buttons. For components that have few keys in the full-function display, the basic-function display can be the same as the full one. In this case, you cannot modify the basic-function display (See “To display only the desired keys.”).
  • A key that has learned any signal is always displayed both in the full- and basic-function displays.

To display only the desired keys

VCR1 1 2 3 DBPLAY 4 5 6 ANTSWI 7 8 9 INPUT 0 COM/MASTER OFF COMPRESSOR SYSTEM CONTROL 1 2 3 TV VCR1 VCR2 VCR3 DVD SAT/CBL AMP CD MD/DAT DECK B/A TUNER DSP PROGRAM

You can set only the desired keys on the basic-function display. It makes operations easier, because only the keys you will use are displayed.

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and the Component Select button whose display you want to modify.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + VCR1

CHANGE 1 2 3 DISPLAY 4 5 6 ANT/SW INPUT MENU EXEC 7 8 9 0 2- EXECUTE

2 Press the key you want to display.

DISPLAY

Each time the key is pressed, it is selected and deleted alternately. A selected key stops flashing and stays lit.

3 Repeat Step 2 until all necessary keys are set.
4 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To display only the desired keys - 5

Note

For components that have few keys on the full-function display, the basic-function display can be the same as the full one. In this case, you cannot modify the basic-function display.

To clear the settings on the basic-function display

1 While pressing COMMANDER OFF, press PROGRAM + and a Component Select button.

COMMANDER OFF + PROGRAM + VCR1

2 While pressing the CHANGE key, press the Component Select button again.

CHANGE + VCR1

3 Press COMMANDER OFF.

SONY RM-AV2100T - To clear the settings on the basic-function display - 3

Note

If you clear the settings on the basic-function display using the procedure above, the display returns to its original key settings. It doesn't clear the learned signals from keys.

Precautions

  • Do not drop the unit or give a shock to the unit, or it may cause a malfunction.
  • Do not leave the unit in a location hear heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or sand, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.
  • Do not put foreign objects into the unit. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the unit, have it checked by qualified personnel before operating the unit any further.
  • Do not expose the remote control detectors of your components to direct sunlight or other strong illumination. Too much light there can interfere with remote control operations.
  • Be sure to place the Commander out of the reach of small children or pets. Components such as air conditioners, heaters, electric appliances, and electric shutters or curtains receiving an infrared signal can be dangerous if misused.

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.

Specifications

Operating distance

Approx. 10 meters (32.8 ft.) (varies depending on components of different manufacturers)

Power requirements

Remote control and backlight: Four R6 (size AA) batteries

Battery life

Approx. 5 months (varies depending on frequency of use)

Dimensions

Approx. 120 × 175 × 45 mm (w × h × d) (4^3/4 × 7 × 1^13/16 in.)

Mass

290 g (10.22 oz.) (not including batteries)

Learnable signals\*

Capacity per signal: up to 250 bit Signal frequency range: up to 500 kHz Signal interval: up to 1 second.

* Some signals cannot be learned by the Commander, even though the signals comply with these specifications.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CE

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products marketed in the European Union.

Troubleshooting

If you have problems setting up or using the Remote Commander, first check the batteries (page 6), then check the items below.

SymptomRemedy
You cannot operate the components.Go closer to the component. The maximum operating distance is approximately 10 m (32.8 ft.).Check that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component, and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the component.Power on the components first, if necessary.Make sure you have pressed the correct Component Select button. In case of SAT/CBL, DVD or DECK B/A, make sure the desired component is displayed.Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if your component didn’t come with a remote commander, it probably isn’t capable of being controlled by a remote commander.You have assigned a different component to the Component Select button. Check the component assigned to that button and the component code.
You cannot control the volume.If your visual components are connected to an audio system, make sure you’ve set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume of Visual Components Connected to an Audio System” (page 22).You have assigned another component to the TV or AMP button (page 35). In this case, the volume cannot be controlled when you select a component other than TV or AMP.
You cannot operate the components even after setting the component code numbers.Set the component code correctly. If the code that is listed first for your component doesn’t work, try all the codes for your component in the order in which they are listed in the supplied “Component Code Numbers”.Some features may not be preset. If some or all of the keys do not function correctly even after you have set the component codes, then use the learning function to programme the remote control signals for the component (page 16).The component may be operated with a code number that is not listed in the “Component Code Numbers”. See “Finding a component code with the Search function” (page 11) and try setting a code number again.
The Commander fails to learn the remote control signals.When you teach signals of an interactive signal exchange system remote control unit (supplied with some of Sony’s receivers and amplifiers) to the Commander, the response signal of the main unit may interfere with the learning of the Commander. In such a case, move to a place where the signals will not reach the main unit (e.g. other rooms, etc.).
You cannot operate a component even after you programmed the remote control signals with the “learning” function.Make sure that the Remote Commander has learned the correct signals. If not, see “For accurate learning” (page 20) and try the learning procedure again (page 16).
You hear beeps (“pip, pip, pip, pip, pip”) and “NG” flashes.Learning has not succeeded. See “For accurate learning” (page 20) and try the learning procedure again (page 16).The component codes cannot be set. See the supplied “Component Code Numbers” and try setting the component codes again (page 8).The data have not been transferred. See “Transferring data” (page 41) and try transferring the data again.The data have not been received. See “Receiving the data” (page 43) and try receiving the data again.
You hear beeps (“pip, pip”) and “NG” flashes.The Preset Lock function is on. Unlock the Preset Lock function (page 48), and try the component code setting or the learning function.Signals have been programmed for that Component Select or SYSTEM CONTROL button using the learning function. Clear the learned signals (page 34, 40) and try programming the System Control function again.Signal has been programmed for that key using the learning function. Clear the signal(s) (pages 20 and 21) and try programming the function or the display for the same key again, or try with another Component Select button.There are some keys, on which signals have been programmed, on the display for the Component Select button of the Commander when the commander receives the data from another Commander. Clear the signals (pages 20, 21 and “Notes” on page 44) and try receiving the data again.
“NG” appears during learning.Clear infrequently used learned keys (page 20), then carry out learning operations.
A system control programme does not function correctly.Make sure that you have programmed the commands in the correct order (page 23).Try changing the orientation of the 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 (page 27).The component codes are changed or a 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.The interval may be too short. See “Changing the interval between operation steps” (page 30) and set a longer interval.
The power of the Commander turns off by itself.This Commander is preset at the factory to switch the power off automatically after 10 minutes if left unused. (Auto Power-Off, page 47) You can change the power-off time from 10 to 90 minutes, or set the Commander not to power off automatically.
The power of the Commander does not turn on when you press a button.The Hold function is on (“OFF” appears on the display). Unlock the Hold function (page 45).
Your Commander does not work as expected after data transfer.Data transfer to/from a single button cannot transfer System Control functions that are learned by Component Select buttons. Either set up the learned Commander from the start, or perform whole data transfer.

Note on the data transmission with Sony RM-AV2100T

When transferring data between this commander and another Sony RM-AV2100T remote commander, some functions may not be able to be transferred (e.g. system control function).

Table of Preset Functions

Note

There may be some components or functions that cannot be operated with this Commander.

TV

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0To change the programme Also to turn on
1-, -/ - -To select doble-digit numbers. Works in the same way as the TV's commander.
2-To select a number between 20 and 29
RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUEFastext buttons
TELETEXTTo switch to teletext
TVTo turn on. To return from teletext to TV.
INPUTTo change the input mode
16:9To switch to WIDE
MENUTo call up the MENU display
To move the cursor upward
To move the cursor downward
To move the cursor to the right
To move the cursor to the left
EXECUTETo enter the selection of the MENU display
PIP ON/OFFTo turn on/off the “window” picture
PIP CH +/-To change the TV programme in the “window” picture
PIP MOVETo move the location of the “window” picture
PIP SWAPTo swap the “main” picture and the “window” picture
KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
PROGRAM +/-Programme up: +
Programme down: -
RECALLTo operate JUMP function on the TV depending on the setting of the TV's manufacturer
Δ+/-Volume up: +
Volume down: -
To mute the volume on the TV. Press again to turn muting off.

Using Fastext

With Fastext you can access pages with one key stroke. When a Fastext page is broadcast, a colour-coded menu will appear at the bottom of the screen. The colours of this menu correspond to the red, green, yellow and blue keys on the Remote Commander.

Press the key which corresponds to the colour-coded menu. The page will be displayed after some seconds.

VCR 1, 2, 3

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0To change the programme Also to turn on
1-, -/ - -To select doble-digit numbers. Works in the same way as the TV's commander.
2-To select a number between 20 and 29
INPUTTo change the input mode
DISPLAYTo activate the on-screen display
ANT/SWTo switch the aerial output
MENUTo call the MENU display
To move the cursor upward
To move the cursor downward
To move the cursor to the right
To move the cursor to the left
EXECUTETo enter the selection of the MENU display
To rewind
To play
To fast-forward
RECTo record, press while pressing REC.* First release , then release REC.
To stop
To pause
PROGRAM +/-Programme up: +
Programme down: -

* In order to avoid recording by mistake, the REC key does not work by itself. You can assign this operation (record) to a single key using the learning function (page 16).

DVD

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn to the power on and off
1 – 9, 0Number buttons: To set items selected from the screen
+10To select numbers 10 and above
ENTERTo enter a setting or to set items selected from the screen
AUDIOTo change the sound
DISPLAYTo show the current play status on the screen
ANGLETo switch angle
CLEARTo clear the selected characters from the screen
RETURNTo return to the last previous screen
TITLETo display the title menu
SUB TITLETo switch the subtitle
DVD MENUTo display the DVD menu
To move the cursor upward
To move the cursor downward
To move the cursor to the right
To move the cursor to the left
EXECUTETo execute items selected from the screen
To rewind
To play
To fast-forward
To stop
To pause
To proceed to the next location or song
To proceed to the previous location or song
VD (Video disc player)
KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
+ To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0To select the track number (0 selects track 10)To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below
+10To select numbers 10 and above
ENTERTo enter the setting
DISPLAYTo show the current play status on the screen
CLEARTo clear the selected characters from the screen
ATo select disc side A
BTo select disc side B
◀◀To rewind
To play
▶▶To fast-forward
To stop
||To pause
▶▶|To proceed to the next location or song
|◀◀To proceed to the previous location or song
CBL (Cable box)
KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0, ENTERTo change the programme For example, to change to programme 5, press 0 and 5 (or , press 5 and ENTER)
PROGRAM +/-Programme up:+
Programme down: -
RECALLTo operate JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function

SAT (Satellite tuner)

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0To change the programme Also to turn on
1-, -/ - -To select double-digit numbers.
RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUEFastext buttons
TELETEXTTo switch to teletext
INPUTTo switch the output of the SAT receiver to the TV (When you connect a TV cable or anntenna to the receiver, the output switches between a TV and SAT programme)
EPGTo show or hide the EPG display
GUIDETo bring up Master Guide
EXITTo exit the mode
MENUTo call up the MENU display
To move the cursor upward
To move the cursor downward
To move the cursor to the right
To move the cursor to the left
EXECUTETo bring up the Station Index when a programme guide is not displayedTo select the programme that is highlighted
PROGRAM +/-Programme up: +
Programme down: -
RECALLTo return to the last tuned station

AMP (Amplifier)

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0To use the key directly
ENTERTo enter the setting
VIDEO 1To select the input source:VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2To select the input source:VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3To select the input source:VIDEO 3
AUX/VDPTo select the input source:VDP (LD)
DVDTo select the input source: DVD
TVTo select the input source: TV
CDTo select the input source: CD
MD/DATTo select the input source: MD
FM/AMTo select the input source: FM/AM
TAPETo select the input source: TAPE
PHONOTo select the input source: PHONO
MENUTo call up the MENU display
To move the cursor upward
To move the cursor to the left
To move the cursor to the right
To move the cursor downward
EXECUTETo enter the selection of the MENU display
SHIFTTo shift band or preset select
PROGRAM +/-Presetting or tuning frequency to a higher: +
Presetting or tuning frequency to a lower: -
Δ+/-Volume up: +
Volume down: -
To mute the volume on the AMPPress again to turn muting off.

CD

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 – 9, 0To select the track number (0 selects track 10)To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below.
+10To select numbers 10 and above
ENTERTo enter the setting
D.SKIPTo select next disk
REPEATTo select repeat play mode
CONTINUETo select continuous play mode
SHUFFLETo play in random order
PROGRAMTo use for programme play
CLEARTo clear the setting
◀◀To rewind
To play
▶▶To fast-forward
To stop
||To pause
▶▶|To select the next track
|◀◀To select the previous track

MD

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 – 9, 0To select the track number (0 selects track 10)To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the +10 button below.
+10To select numbers 10 and above
ENTERTo enter the setting.
D.SKIPTo select the next disc
DISPLAYTo switch the display mode
CONTINUETo select continuous play mode
SHUFFLETo play in random order
PROGRAMTo use for programme play
CLEARTo clear the setting
◀◀To rewind
To play
▶▶To fast-forward
RECTo record, press ▶ while pressing REC.*First release ▶, then release REC.
To stop
To pause
▶▶To select the next track
◀◀To select the previous track

* In order to avoid recording by mistake, the REC key does not work by itself. You can assign this operation (record) to a single key using the learning function (page 16).

* In order to avoid recording by mistake, the REC key does not work by itself. You can assign this operation (record) to a single key using the learning function (page 16).
DAT

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 - 9, 0To select a programme number
ENTERTo enter the setting
DISPLAYTo switch the display mode
◀◀To rewind
To play
▶▶To fast-forward
RECTo record, press ▶ while pressing REC.*First release ▶, then release REC.
To stop
■■To pause
Record muting
▶▶■To proceed to the next song
■◀◀To proceed to the previous song
DECK B/A (Tape deck)
KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
◀◀ To rewind
◀◀ To reverse
To play
▶▶ To fast-forward
RECTo record, press ▶ while pressing REC.*First release ▶ , then release REC.
To stop
To pause
Record muting
A/BTo select the tape deck: Deck A or B (dual cassette deck only)

FM/AM (TUNER) (FM/AM tuner)

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
1 – 9, 0Number buttons
+10To select numbers 10 and above
ENTERTo enter the setting
BANDTo select FM/AM
Tuning up
Tuning down
SHIFTTo shift bands or preset select
ATo select the page group A of preset
BTo select the page group B of preset
CTo select the page group C of preset
PROGRAM +/-Presetting or tuning to a higher frequency: +
Presetting or tuning to a lower frequency: -

DSP (Digital Surround Processor)

KEY DISPLAYFUNCTION
To turn the power on/off
T.TONETo make a test tone
SOUND FIELDTo turn on/off the sound fields
GENRETo select a sound field genre
MODETo select a sound field mode
Input select >
Input select <
MENUTo call up the MENU display
Digital processing control
Digital processing control
Digital processing control >
Digital processing control <
CENTER To adjust the centre speaker level
REAR To adjust the rear speaker level
SUB WOOFER To adjust the subwoofer level
EFFECT To control the effect
FRONT BAL To control the front speaker balance
REAR BAL To control the rear speaker balance

Quick Reference of Operations

ToPressFor details,see
Set a component codeCOMMANDER OFF+ × page 8
Program to the keysor buttons on acomponent (learningfunction)COMMANDER OFF+Component Selectpage 16
Assign othercomponents to theComponent SelectbuttonsCOMMANDER OFF+PROGRAM - + Component Selectpage 35
Change the volumecontrol settingCOMMANDER OFF+ + + - page 22
Assign the SystemControl function tothe SYSTEMCONTROL buttonsCOMMANDER OFF+SYSTEM CONTROL (1, 2, 3)page 24
Set the SystemPower-Off functionCOMMANDER OFF+PROGRAM - + + page 34
Program the Power-on command to theComponent SelectbuttonsCOMMANDER OFF+ - + Component Selectpage 31
Program a commandto the SYSTEMCONTROL buttonsor Component SelectbuttonsCOMMANDER OFF+PROGRAM + + + page 32, 38
Copy the settings ofone ComponentSelect button toanotherCOMMANDER OFF↓(copy to) Component Select+ (copy to) Component Selectpage 37
ToPressFor details, see
Program a System Control functions for Component Select buttonsSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 1page 28
Set the desired keys on the displaySONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 2page 50
Set the interval of the System Control functionsSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 3page 30
Transfer dataSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 4page 41
Turn the key-touch beep on/offSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 5 SONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 6SONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 7page 49
Set the Auto Power-Off timeSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 8page 47
Set the Auto-Off time/ brightness of the BacklightSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 9page 48
Lock the Remote CommanderSONY RM-AV2100T - Using Fastext - 10page 45

Index

A

Auto Power-Off of the Commander 47 of the backlight 48

B

Backlight adjusting 48 Auto Power-Off 47 batteries 6 Batteries 6

C, D

Changing function display of keys 19 interval of the System Control function 30 time of Auto Power-off 47 touch-key display 50 Clearing/Changing learned signal 20, 34, 40 System Control function 26, 29

Code number 8 Component Select buttons assigning other components 35 copying settings 37 programming a signal 31 programming System Control function 28 receiving data 43 setting Power-On function 31 transferring data 41 COMMANDER OFF button 7 Copying data to another commander 41 settings of Component Select buttons 37

E

Erasing See “Clearing/Changing”

F, G

Factory setting 8, 22, 26

H

Hold Function 45

I, J

Input select 15

K

Key touch beep 49

L

LCD Auto-Off time 47 brightness 48 display type 50 Learning Function 16, 33, 38 button 7, 48 Locking control of Commander 45 settings on Commander 46

M, N, O

※ button 7, 14, 17, 22

P, Q

Power-On function setting 31 SYSTEM CONTROL3 button 26 Power-Off function See “System Power-Off function” See “Auto Power-off” Preset components 8 Preset Lock Function 46 PROGRAM button 7

R

Receiving data 43

S

SYSTEM CONTROL buttons programming a signal 38 programming System control function 23 System Control function changing interval 30 clearing 26, 29 programming 23, 28 System Power-Off function setting 34 SYSTEM CONTROL 1 button 26

T, U

Transferring data 41 Troubleshooting 53

V, W, X, Y, Z

△ buttons 7, 14, 17, 22 Volume Control 14, 22

Kenmerken

MD (minidisc-recorder) 61

DAT (digitaal cassettedeck) 61

DECK B/A (dubbel cassettedeck) 62

FM/AM (radio-ontvangst) 62

DSP (Digitale Surround Processor) 63

Beknopt bedieningsoverzicht 64

Index ...... Omslag

Batterij-inleg

natural_image Diagram showing three steps of a device's internal structure, including a grid panel and battery pack assembly (no text or symbols)

"INPUT" + "1": LINE 1

"INPUT" + "2": LINE 2

"INPUT" + "3": LINE 3

"INPUT" + "4": LINE 4

"INPUT" + "5": DVD

flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["VCR1"]
    C --> D["->"]
flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["VCR1"]
    C --> D["RED"]
flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN"]
    B --> C["CD"]

1: VCR (videorecorder)

2: VD (videodisc- speler)

3: SAT (satelliet- ontvanger)

4: AMP (versterker)

5: CD (CD-speler)

6: DECK (cassettedeck)

7: MD (minidisc-recorder)

8: TV (TV-toestel)

9: CBL (kabel-TV ontvanger)

0: DVD (videospeler)

A: FM/AM (radio)

B: DSP (Digitale Surround Processor)

flowchart
graph LR
    A["RESET"] --> B["LEARN SC2"]
flowchart
graph TD
    A["OFF"] --> B[" "]
natural_image Simple line drawing of a rectangular shape with an internal rectangle and 'ON' label (no text or symbols beyond the label)
flowchart
graph LR
    A["CHANGE 1"] --> B["TV"]
flowchart
graph LR
    A["CHANGE 2"] --> B["TV"]

Opmerkingen

Videorecorders 1, 2, 3

MD (minidisc-recorder)

DSP (Digitale Surround Processor)

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Brand : SONY

Model : RM-AV2100T

Category : Universal remote