Sony RM-EZ4 Manual

It is possible to find a code number available
for a component that does not have one in
“

Component code numbers.”

Before starting the Search function
Set each component to the following status so
that the Search function works effectively.

TV, DVD Home Theater: Power-on
Other components: Power-off

*

If any of these components are assigned to any
of the Component Select buttons, you can set a
component code using the Search function.

1 Press and hold SET for more than two seconds. The SET indicator

lights up.

2 Press the appropriate Component Select button. The SET indicator

lights up.

3 Press CH + (or CH –) and 1 in turn until the component reacts as

follows:

  TV: Power-off
  Other components: Power-on

Press CH + to go to the next code number.
Press CH – to go back to the previous code number.

The SET indicator flashes once after the numbers have cycled
once.
One cycle means, for example, that the commander has finished
searching for all the code numbers allocated to the component.

4 Press ENT.

The SET indicator and the Component button turn off.
If the SET indicator flashes five times before turning off, setup is
incomplete. Start over from Step 3.

If the component does not operate properly, repeat steps 1 to 4 and
search for another code.

If you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, see
“

Troubleshooting.”

Push open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to align the + and – on the batteries with the + and – in the
battery compartment.

Before replacing the batteries, have new ones ready beforehand.
Under normal conditions, batteries will last up to one year. If the Commander
does not operate properly, the batteries might be worn out. Replace the
batteries with new ones.

• Replace both batteries with new ones.
• Do not take more than 3 minutes to replace the batteries; otherwise, your

code number settings will be erased.

• Do not mix old batteries with new ones, or mix different battery types 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 to not use the Commander for a long period of time.

Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on component
manufacturer)

Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)

Approx. 1 year (varies depending on frequency of
button use - up to approx. 300 times per day)

Approx. 63 

× 149 × 30 mm (w/h/d)

(2 

1

/

2

 

× 5 

7

/

8

 

× 1 

3

/

16

 in)

Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

2 To switch the output of the digital satellite receiver to the TV. (When

you connect a TV cable or antenna to the receiver, the output switches
between TV and satellite programs.)

3, 4 and 9

To change the channel.

q;

CH +: Channel up.
CH –: Channel down.

qa To tune to the last tuned station.

2  To change the input mode.
3, 4 and 9

To change the channel.

q;

CH +: Channel up.
CH –: Channel down.

qa To toggle the current/previous channel.

About tactile dots
The number 5 button and CH + each have a tactile dot for convenient use.

Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING buttons
The Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visual
component. The Commander outputs the signals to control or to mute the TV
volume when you have set one of these components.

Notes
• In some cases, you can turn the cable box on/off by pressing CH + or CH – on

the Commander.

• If your cable box can control volume, be sure to set its volume control to a

moderate level. 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.

SET indicator

Sony

3101

ABC

9405

Adelphia

3107, 3110

Advanced Newhouse

3107

Altrio

3107

Americast

3105

Atlantic Broadband

3107

Bell South

3105

Blue Ridge

3107

Brigth House

3107

Cablevision

3107

Charter

3107

Comcast

3107

Cox

3107

General Instrument

3103, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9018,

9022, 9043, 9044

GNC

3105

Hamlin

9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026

Illico

3107

Jerrold

3103, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9018,

9022, 9043, 9044

Memorex

3106

Motorola

3103, 3110, 3111

NET

9042

Oak

9027, 9028, 9029

Pace

3107

Panasonic

9019, 9020, 9021

Paragon

3106

Philips

3104

Pioneer

3107, 9014, 9015

Pulsar

3106

Regal

9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026

Rodgers

3107

Runco

3106

Scientific Atlanta

3102, 3107, 3108, 3109, 9009, 9010, 9045, 9046

Seren

3107

Sigecom

3107

Susquehanna

3107

Time Warner

3107

Tocom

9016, 9017, 9043

Toshiba

3106

ENT

CH

VOL

INPUT

SET

RECALL

MUTING

TV

CBL/SAT

ENT

CH

VOL

INPUT

SET

RECALL

MUTING

TV

CBL/SAT

Digital Satellite Receiver, Cable box, TV
The following tables show brand names and their corresponding code numbers.

Sintonizador de recepción vía satélite digital, adaptador para cablevisión, televisor
Las tablas que se presentan a continuación muestran las marcas y los números de código
correspondientes.

Sony

3001, 3011, 3012

—

—

DirecTV

3013, 3017, 3018,

—

—

3019, 3023, 3024

Dish Network

—

3010, 3014, 3025

—

GE (General Electric) 3019

—

—

Hitachi

3005

—

—

Hughes

3004

—

—

Humax

—

—

3402

JVC

—

3010, 3014

—

Magnavox

3018

—

—

Panasonic

3003

—

—

Philips

3018

—

—

Proscan

3002, 3007, 3019

—

—

RCA

3002, 3007, 3019, 3021 —

—

Samsung

3017, 3022

—

3404

Sylvania

—

—

3403

Toshiba

3006

—

—

Usdigital

—

—

3401

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones
(parte posterior)

1 To set up the Commander.
5 Volume up: +

Volume down: –

6 To mute the volume on a

TV.

7 To turn the power of a

selected component on or
off.

8 Component Select Buttons.

Press to select a component
to operate.

1 Press the appropriate Component Select button on the

Commander.

TV

CBL/SAT

2 Aim the Commander directly at the component.

3 Press the button for the function you want to use.

See “Remote Button Descriptions” for complete descriptions of
the buttons on the Commander.

Basically, use this Commander in the same way as the
Commanders supplied with your components.
• Using this Commander will not increase the functions of your

components. 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, MUTING 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

to a moderate level. 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.

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Example: To set up a Philips Digital Satellite Receiver

Press and hold SET for more than two seconds.
The SET indicator lights up.

CBL/SAT

Press ENT.

Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press
1

1

1

1

1

v

Check that the other buttons function.

Start over from Step 2 above, using another code number.

• If the SET indicator flashes five times before lighting up, it means that the setup is incomplete.

Confirm the code number and start over from Step 4.

• If you do not input anything into the Remote Commander within 20 seconds between each step, or if you

press SET while setting the code number, the setup procedure will be canceled. Start over from Step 2.

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b

b

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an

outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an

experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

You are cautioned that any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to
operate this equipment.

The Commander is set up at the factory to operate Sony brand
components. However, even if you intend to use the Commander
with a Sony component, you may still need to set up the
Commander for it, depending on the component.
To set up the Commander to use with other (non-Sony)
manufacturers’ components, or to use with a component that is not
preset at the factory, you will need to follow the instructions in this
manual to preset the Commander with the correct code number for
your component. (See “Startup Guide” and “Component Code
Numbers”

.)

The Commander can be set up to operate only one component per button –
unless their code numbers happen to be the same.  For example, you cannot set
up the Commander to operate a Sony TV and a Panasonic TV simultaneously
(because they use different code numbers).

TV

Cable box/Digital
satellite receiver/TV

Sony TV

Sony Cable box

If you have problems setting up or using the Commander:
• When setting up the Commander, carefully go through the procedures

described in “Startup Guide.” If the code that is listed first for your component
does not work, try other codes for that component – in the order in which they
are listed. If all the codes fail to work (or if your component is not listed in this
manual), try using the procedures in “Searching for the Correct Code.”

• Make sure that you are aiming the Commander directly at the component,

and that there are no obstructions between the Commander and the
component.

• Make sure the batteries you are using are not worn out, and that they are

inserted correctly.

• Check that the appropriate TV or CBL/SAT button is pressed.
• Check that the component has infrared remote capability. For example, if

your component did not come with a remote control, it probably is not
capable of being controlled by the Remote Commander.

• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by

pressing the 1, INPUT and VOL – buttons simultaneously.

After you have read through this manual, if you still cannot get the Remote
Commander to work properly, call the Sony Customer Support Helpline at
1-800-822-2217.

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c

ENT

SET

TV

CBL/SAT

2 To change the input mode.
3, 4 and 9

To change the channel.

q;

CH +: Channel up.
CH –: Channel down.

qa To operate the JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on

the TV.

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ENT

 

  

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