User manual SONY RM-V40

[. . . ] If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV's volume with the Commander. In step 3 above, press VOL­ instead. Be sure to wait for about three seconds in step 2 above. While you are holding down the macro key and waiting, the programmed signals are transmitted; therefore, if you are aiming the Commander at your component, the programmed operations may be performed before you go on with the procedure. [. . . ] the functions of the Commander are limited to the functions of the components themselves. For example, if your TV does not have a MUTING function, the MUTING button on this Commander will not function with your TV. ⷠSome functions of the component may not work with this Commander. ⷠIf your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume switch to a medium position. If the volume on the cable box is turned down completely, you will not be able to adjust your TV's volume with the Commander. (Works only for a TV with the SLEEP function. For example, to select track 15, press PIP and then press 5. 5 MD deck/DAT deck: To record, press N while pressing z/ First release N, then release z. To select track numbers above 10, see the descriptions on the PIP button above. You can write down the code number on the label inside the battery compartment lid. ZREC: To record, press N while pressing zREC. To prevent the electrolyte from leaking, remove the batteries when you plan not to use the Commander for a long period of time. Follow the steps 1 and 2 below for each component you plan to use with the Commander. Thus you can control the volume of your TV or receiver (or amplifier) while operating a video or audio component without first having to press the TV or RCVR button. For example, to control the volume for your VCR channels, you don't need to press the TV button first. However, if your video components are connected to an audio system, you probably hear your TV's or VCR's sound from the loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier), not from your TV speakers. In this case, you need to change the factory setting so that you can control the volume of your video components without first having to switch to the receiver (or amplifier). To change the factory setting for the volume control, follow the procedures below. Setting a channel with a single button (Channel Macro function) You can program the Channel Macro function on any of the buttons listed below (macro keys). For example, instead of pressing , , and then ENT button to change the TV channel, you can perform these operations by pressing only the N button. ) The series of operations that can be programmed must be consisted of two to four sequential pressings of to buttons or ENT button. If ­ after you've read through this manual ­ you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at 1-800-822-2217. [. . . ] ⷠYou may not be able to operate even a Sony brand component with the factory presetting. Even if you try to program more than four operations and press the corresponding buttons in step 2 above, only the first four buttons that were pressed will be programmed. ⷠIf you try to program only one operation on a macro key, the setting operation will be rejected. ⷠYou can program the Channel Macro function for up to three components only. [. . . ]