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You can use the supplied remote to operate the receiver
and to control the Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to operate.
and to control the Sony audio/video components
that the remote is assigned to operate.
Main remote commander
(RM-AAL012)
(RM-AAL012)
The RM-AAL012 remote is used for illustration
purpose.
purpose.
Remote commander
Name
Function
" AV / (on/
standby)
Press to turn on or off the audio/video
components that the remote is assigned to
operate.
If you press
components that the remote is assigned to
operate.
If you press
/ () button at the same
time, it will turn off the receiver and other
Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Sony components (SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
The function of the AV
/switch changes
automatically each time you press the input
button (
button (
).
# / (on/
standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or off.
If zone 2 or zone 3 is selected, only the
main receiver is turned on or off with this
button. To turn off all components including
an in zone 2 or zone 3, press
If zone 2 or zone 3 is selected, only the
main receiver is turned on or off with this
button. To turn off all components including
an in zone 2 or zone 3, press
/ and AV /
(
) at the same time
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Saving the power in standby
mode.
mode.
When “Control for HDMI” and “RS-232C
Control” are set to “OFF.”
Control” are set to “OFF.”
$ ZONE
Press to switch the zone 2 or zone 3
operation.
operation.
% AMP
Press to enable the receiver operation.
& Input
buttons
Press one of the buttons to select the
component you want to use. When you
press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to
control Sony components. You can program
the remote to control non-Sonycomponents
following the steps in following the steps in
“Programming the remote”.
component you want to use. When you
press any of the input buttons, the receiver
turns on. The buttons are factory assigned to
control Sony components. You can program
the remote to control non-Sonycomponents
following the steps in following the steps in
“Programming the remote”.
' TV INPUT
Press TV (
XG), then press TV INPUT to
select the input signal of a TV.
( WIDE
Press TV (
XG), then press WIDE
repeatedly to select the wide picture mode.
) D.TUNING
Press SHIFT (
XH), then press to enter
direct tuning mode
* CLEAR
Press SHIFT (
XH), then press to
– clear a mistake when you press the
incorrect numeric button.
– return to continuous playback, etc. of
the satellite tuner or DVD player.
+ ENT/MEM
Press SHIFT (
XH), then press ENT/MEM
to enter the value after selecting a channel,
disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or
to store a station during tuner operation.
disc, or track using the numeric buttons, or
to store a station during tuner operation.
, MOVIE
Press to select sound field for movies.
- MUSIC
Press to select sound field for music.
. GUI MODE
Press to switch the display mode of the
menu between GUI MODE (to display the
menu on the TV screen) and DISPLAY
MODE (to display the menu in the display
window).
menu between GUI MODE (to display the
menu on the TV screen) and DISPLAY
MODE (to display the menu in the display
window).
/ HDMI
OUTPUT
Press to select an HDMI jack you want to
output HDMI video signals.
output HDMI video signals.
0 QUICK
CLICK
Press to display the on-screen remote on
the TV the screen.
the TV the screen.
1
7W#C
Press
7/W/#/C to select the menu items.
Then press
to enter the selection.
2 OPTIONS
TOOLS
Press to display and select items from
option menus for receiver, DVD player,
TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.
option menus for receiver, DVD player,
TV, or Blu-ray Disc Player, etc.
3 MENU
HOME
Press to display the menu used to operate
audio/video components or a TV.
audio/video components or a TV.
Name
Function
Name
Function
4 N/.
a)
Y
a)
9
a)
/
a) b)
/
a)
Press to operate the DVD player, Blu-ray
Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape
deck, or component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.
Disc Player, CD player, MD deck, tape
deck, or component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter etc.
CATEGORY
MODE
MODE
Press to select the category mode for
satellite tuner.
satellite tuner.
TUNING +/–
Press to select station.
5 PRESET
+
b)
/–
Press to register FM/AM/satellite tuner
stations or to select preset stations.
stations or to select preset stations.
TV CH +
b)
/– Press TV (
XG), then press TV CH + /– to
operate the TV, satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
6 F1/F2
Press BD or DVD (
), then press F1 or
F2 to select a component to operate.
• HDD/DISC combo
• HDD/DISC combo
F1: HDD
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
• DVD/VHS combo
F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: VHS
F2: VHS
PARTY
Press to display confirmation screen to
start party mode.
start party mode.
SLEEP
Press AMP (
), then press SLEEP to
activate the sleep timer function and the
duration which the receiver turns off
automatically.
duration which the receiver turns off
automatically.
7 RM SET UP Press to set up the remote.
8 THEATER
Press to turn the Theater mode on and off
when connecting the receiver to products
featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
when connecting the receiver to products
featuring “BRAVIA” Sync.
9 TV
Press to enable the TV operation.
: SHIFT
Press to light up the button. It changes the
remote button function to activate the
buttons with pink printing.
remote button function to activate the
buttons with pink printing.
; Numeric
buttons
Press SHIFT (
XH), then press to
– preset/tune to preset stations.
– select track numbers of the
– select track numbers of the
CD player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player or MD deck.
Press -/-- (
Player or MD deck.
Press -/-- (
XK) to select track number 10.
– select channel numbers of the VCR or
satellite tuner.
– After pressing TV (
XG), press the
numeric buttons to select the TV channels.
XK -/--
Press to
– select track numbers over 10 of the CD
– select track numbers over 10 of the CD
player, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc
Player, or MD deck.
Player, or MD deck.
– select channel numbers over 10 of the
TV, Satellite tuner or the VCR.
XL A.F.D.
Press to select sound field.
XM 2CH/
A.DIRECT
Press to select sound field or to switch the
audio of the selected input to analog
without any adjustment.
audio of the selected input to analog
without any adjustment.
F RESOLUTION Press RESOLUTION repeatedly to
change the resolution of signals output
from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.
from the HDMI OUT or COMPONENT
VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.
FB PIP
Press PIP to switch the image of the PIP
(Picture in Picture) window. The image
of the PIP window is the one from the
EXT VIDEO IN jack. You can swap the
position of the main screen and the PIP
window by pressing
(Picture in Picture) window. The image
of the PIP window is the one from the
EXT VIDEO IN jack. You can swap the
position of the main screen and the PIP
window by pressing
(
RI).
Note
When the HDMI input is selected on the
main screen, you cannot swap the position
of the main screen and the PIP window.
When the HDMI input is selected on the
main screen, you cannot swap the position
of the main screen and the PIP window.
FT DISPLAY
Press to display the current status of or
information on components connected
to the receiver.
Note
In the GUI MODE, press the button to
display the menu on the TV screen.
information on components connected
to the receiver.
Note
In the GUI MODE, press the button to
display the menu on the TV screen.
a)
See the table for information on the buttons that you can use
to control each component.
to control each component.
b)
The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (TV/5,
/,
PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a mark of operation.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not work
depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an example
only. Therefore, depending on the component, the above
operation may not be possible or may operate differently
than described.
operation may not be possible or may operate differently
than described.
FE RETURN/
EXIT
0
Press to return to the previous menu or
exit the menu while the menu or on-screen
guide of the VCR, DVD player, or
satellite tuner is displayed on the TV
screen.
exit the menu while the menu or on-screen
guide of the VCR, DVD player, or
satellite tuner is displayed on the TV
screen.
FG CATEGORY
+/–
Press to select the category for satellite
tuner.
tuner.
#·/·C
Press to select an album.
FH DISC SKIP
Press to skip a disc when using a multi-
disc changer.
disc changer.
FI MASTER
VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume level of all
speakers at the same time.
speakers at the same time.
TV VOL +/–
Press TV (
XG), then press TV VOL +/– to
adjust the volume level of the TV.
FK MUTING
Press to turn off the sound temporarily.
Press the button again to restore the sound.
Press the button again to restore the sound.
FL BD/DVD/
TOP MENU,
MENU
MENU
Press to display the menus of the DVD
the DVD player on the TV screen. Then
use
the DVD player on the TV screen. Then
use
7/W/#/C and
to perform a menu
operations.
MACRO1,
MACRO2
MACRO2
Press AMP (
), then press MACRO 1 or
MACRO 2 to set up the macro function.
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Zone 2/Zone 3 remote
commander (RM-AAP026)
commander (RM-AAP026)
This remote is for zone 2/zone 3 operations.
Name
Function
AV / (on/
standby)
Press to turn on or off the audio/
video components that the
remote is assigned to operate.
Press
video components that the
remote is assigned to operate.
Press
/ () at the same time,
to turn off the receivers in the
main zone, zone 2 and zone 3,
and any other Sony components
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
main zone, zone 2 and zone 3,
and any other Sony components
(SYSTEM STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV
/
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
button (
each time you press the input
button (
).
! / (on/
standby)
Press to turn the receiver on or
off in zone 2 or zone 3.
Press AV
off in zone 2 or zone 3.
Press AV
/ () at the same
time to turn off the receivers in
the main zone, zone 2 and
zone 3, and any other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
the main zone, zone 2 and
zone 3, and any other Sony
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
" ZONE
Press to enable the zone 2 or
zone 3 operation.
zone 3 operation.
a)
See the table for information on the
buttons that you can use to control each
component.
buttons that you can use to control each
component.
b)
The tactile dot is attached to these buttons (SAT/5,
., PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a mark of
operation.
., PRESET +/TV CH +). Use as a mark of
operation.
3 TV INPUT
Press TV (
QJ), then press TV
INPUT to select the input signal
of a TV.
of a TV.
4 BD/DVD
TOP MENU,
MENU
MENU
Press to display the menus of
the DVD player on the TV
screen. Then use
the DVD player on the TV
screen. Then use
6/V/"/B and
to perform a menu
operations.
5 DISPLAY
Press to display the current
status of or information on
components connected to the
receiver.
Note
In the GUI mode, press the
button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
status of or information on
components connected to the
receiver.
Note
In the GUI mode, press the
button to display the menu on
the TV screen.
6 RETURN/
EXIT
/
Press to return to the previous
menu or exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of the
VCR, DVD player, or satellite
tuner is displayed on the TV
screen.
menu or exit the menu while the
menu or on-screen guide of the
VCR, DVD player, or satellite
tuner is displayed on the TV
screen.
7 "·/·B
Press to select an album.
8 DISC SKIP
Press to skip a disc when using
a multi-disc changer.
a multi-disc changer.
9 MASTER
VOL +/–
Press to adjust the volume level
of all speakers in zone 2/zone 3
at the same time.
of all speakers in zone 2/zone 3
at the same time.
TV VOL +/–
Press TV (
QJ), then press TV
VOL +/– to adjust the volume
level of the TV in zone 2/
zone 3.
level of the TV in zone 2/
zone 3.
WJ MUTING
Press to turn off the sound
temporarily. Press the button
again to restore the sound.
temporarily. Press the button
again to restore the sound.
Name
Function
' F1/F2
Press BD or DVD (
), then
press F1 or F2 to select a
component to operate.
• HDD/DISC combo
component to operate.
• HDD/DISC combo
F1: HDD
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
• DVD/VHS combo
F1: DVD disc, Blu-ray Disc
F2: VHS
F2: VHS
Note
The F1/F2 function does not
work for video components that
have no recording function.
The F1/F2 function does not
work for video components that
have no recording function.
( QUICK
CLICK
Press to display the on-screen
remote on the TV the screen.
remote on the TV the screen.
)
6V"B
Press
6/V/"/B to select the
menu items for zone 2/zone 3.
Then press
Then press
to enter the
selection.
* OPTIONS
TOOLS
Press to display and select items
from option menus for receiver,
DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray
Disc Player, etc.
from option menus for receiver,
DVD player, TV, or Blu-ray
Disc Player, etc.
+ MENU
HOME
Press to display the menu used
to operate audio/video
components or a TV.
to operate audio/video
components or a TV.
, M/-
a)
X
a)
8
a)
.
a) b)
/
a)
Press to operate the DVD
player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD
player, MD deck, tape deck, or
component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter etc.
player, Blu-ray Disc Player, CD
player, MD deck, tape deck, or
component connected to the
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adapter etc.
- PRESET
+
b)
/–
Press to register FM/AM/
satellite tuner stations or to
select preset stations.
satellite tuner stations or to
select preset stations.
TV CH +
b)
/– Press TV (
QJ), then press TV
CH + /– to operate the TV,
satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
satellite tuner, VCR, etc.
. RM SET UP
Press to set up the remote.
/ TV /
Press to turn the TV on or off.
0 TV
Press to enable the TV
operation.
operation.
1 SHIFT
Press to light up the button. It
changes the remote button
function to activate the buttons
with pink printing.
changes the remote button
function to activate the buttons
with pink printing.
2 WIDE
Press repeatedly to select the
wide picture mode.
wide picture mode.
Name
Function
# Input
buttons
Press one of the buttons to
select the component you want
to use. Press a pink-labeled
button after pressing SHIFT
(
select the component you want
to use. Press a pink-labeled
button after pressing SHIFT
(
QK). When you press any of the
input buttons, the receiver turns
on. The buttons are factory
assigned to control Sony
components. You can
program the remote to control
non-Sony components
following the steps in
“Programming the remote”.
on. The buttons are factory
assigned to control Sony
components. You can
program the remote to control
non-Sony components
following the steps in
“Programming the remote”.
$ ENTER
Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric buttons.
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric buttons.
% PICTURE
Press repeatedly to cycle
through the available picture
modes of TV.
through the available picture
modes of TV.
& FAVORITES Press once to display the stored
favorite channel list of TV.
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Operating components or lighting connected to the receiver using the on screen
remote (Quick Click)
remote (Quick Click)
You can control components connected to the receiver, a projector, and the light control unit using the on-screen remote on the TV screen.
Using On-screen Remote (Quick Click)
On-Screen remote (Quick Click)
IR Blaster
Common Components
Projector
Source Components
TV
Light
Preparing Quick Click
It is necessary to connect the IR Blaster to use Quick Click. Connect the IR Blaster according to following instructions.
Attach the supplied IR Blaster to components
connected to the receiver. You can control
components connected to the receiver via the
IR Blaster using the on-screen remote control.
connected to the receiver. You can control
components connected to the receiver via the
IR Blaster using the on-screen remote control.
After referring to the operating instructions of
the components connected to the receiver
make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or
below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on
Sony Recorders and other products are
identified by the
the components connected to the receiver
make sure to place the IR Blaster just above or
below the remote sensor. Remote sensors on
Sony Recorders and other products are
identified by the
symbol.
Note
Do not remove the backing paper from the IR
Blaster yet.
After configuring the settings, remove the backing
paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.
Blaster yet.
After configuring the settings, remove the backing
paper from the IR Blaster and fix it in place.
Place the components and the IR Blaster as
follows when you want to operate two
components with the IR Blaster.
follows when you want to operate two
components with the IR Blaster.
If the infrared receivers on the two
components do not line up as shown in the
illustration above, you must purchase an
optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and
install it.
components do not line up as shown in the
illustration above, you must purchase an
optional IR Blaster (VM-50, not supplied) and
install it.
Note
For details on how to set up a component, refer to the
operating instructions of the component.
operating instructions of the component.
Tip
If the IR Blaster cable is too short, use a 3.5 mm jack
extension cable (not supplied).
extension cable (not supplied).
Connecting the IR Blaster
IR Blaster
(supplied)
(supplied)
Infrared transmitter
Remote sensor
IR Blaster
Remote sensors
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Features of the ES Utility
application software
application software
You can check the settings of the receiver, and
adjust those settings using your computer, as
well as using the receiver, after installing the
ES Utility application software provided on
the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver.
adjust those settings using your computer, as
well as using the receiver, after installing the
ES Utility application software provided on
the CD-ROM supplied with the receiver.
The following settings cannot be set using the
computer with the ES Utility application
software.
• Auto Calibration
computer with the ES Utility application
software.
• Auto Calibration
– Quick Setup
– Enhanced Setup
– Enhanced Setup
• Speaker
– Test Tone
• Multi Zone
– Zone Power ON/OFF
– Zone Input Change
– Zone Volume Adjust
– Zone Input Change
– Zone Volume Adjust
Operation System
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional/
Media Center Edition 2005 (SP3)
Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home
Premium, Home Basic
Media Center Edition 2005 (SP3)
Windows Vista Ultimate, Business, Home
Premium, Home Basic
Computer
CPU: Celeron, Pentium III or higher
Clock Speed: 1 GHz or higher
RAM: 512 MB or more
HDD: 20 MB or more free disk space
(280 MB free disk space is required when
.NET Framework 2.0 is not installed)
Monitor: 1024 × 768, High Color
(65536 colors)
Network: 100Base-TX or higher
Clock Speed: 1 GHz or higher
RAM: 512 MB or more
HDD: 20 MB or more free disk space
(280 MB free disk space is required when
.NET Framework 2.0 is not installed)
Monitor: 1024 × 768, High Color
(65536 colors)
Network: 100Base-TX or higher
Installing the ES Utility
application software on a
computer
1
application software on a
computer
1
Turn on your computer and
login as an administrator.
login as an administrator.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM
into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
into the CD-ROM drive of your
computer.
The installation launcher starts
automatically, then a Software Setup
screen appears on the screen.
If the installation launcher does not start
automatically, double-click
“SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.
automatically, then a Software Setup
screen appears on the screen.
If the installation launcher does not start
automatically, double-click
“SetupLauncher.exe” on the disc.
3
Install the ES Utility software
application following the
instructions given in the
message on the screen.
application following the
instructions given in the
message on the screen.
To check the HELP
When you want to check the HELP of the ES
Utility application software,
click [Start] – [All Programs] – [ES Utility] –
[Help for ES Utility], in that order.
Utility application software,
click [Start] – [All Programs] – [ES Utility] –
[Help for ES Utility], in that order.
Adjusting the Receiver Settings
Using PC Application Software
Using PC Application Software
System Requirement
ES Utility
application software
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