Sony RM-V310A Manual

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 refer to the “Component Code
Numbers” sheet.

)

The Commander can only be set up to operate 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).

Slide open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to line up 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.

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 all the codes for your 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, VCR, CBL, SAT, AMP, CD, or DVD 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.

• If your video components are connected to an audio system, make sure you

have set up the Commander as described in “Controlling the Volume of
Video Components Connected to an Audio System.”

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

pressing the POWER, 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.

You can find a code number available for a
component that does not have one by referring
to the “Component code numbers” sheet.

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 While pressing the SET button, press the MENU button.

2 Press the Component Select button for the desired component.

3 Press CH + (or CH –) and POWER in turn until the component

reacts as follows:

TV, DVD Home Theater: 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.

4 Press ENTER.

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.”

Note
Depending on the component, it may be necessary to press CH +/CH –
repeatedly some dozen times to reach the appropriate component code number.

1 Press the button of the desired

component on the Commander.

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, 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 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.

The Commander is factory preset based on the assumption that you
hear the sound of your video components from your TV’s speakers,
and that you hear the sound of your audio components from the
loudspeakers connected to your receiver (or amplifier).

*

If you assign an audio component on the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button, you
can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) on the AMP button. If you
assign video components on these buttons, you can control the volume of the TV.

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 AMP button. For example, to control the volume for
your VCR channels, you do not 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
procedure below.

This feature is effective only when a receiver (or amplifier) is set up
on the AMP button. You cannot control the volume of a receiver (or
amplifier) set up on the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button while
operating a component of another button.

1 While pressing the SET button, press the MENU button.

2 While pressing the MUTING button, press the VOL + button.

The volume control setting is changed to “receiver/amplifier.” You
can control the volume of the receiver (or amplifier) of the AMP
button while any component is selected.

• If you are using more than one receiver (or amplifier) and have set

one of them to the VCR, CBL, SAT, CD or DVD button, when
selecting these buttons you cannot control the volume of the
receiver (or amplifier) of the AMP button.

• If you change the setting of the AMP button to a component other

than a receiver or amplifier, the volume control setting of video
components will return to “TV” even if you have changed the factory
preset volume control. In this case, you will not be able to control the
volume from a receiver or amplifier.

In step 2 above, while pressing the MUTING button, press the VOL –
button.

You can program the Channel Macro function on any of the buttons
listed below (macro keys).
For example, instead of pressing 

, 

, and then the ENTER

button to change the TV channel, you can perform these operations
by pressing only the N button.

The macro keys are:
N

, m, M, x, X, and zREC.

(During TV, analog cable box, digital cable box, digital satellite
receiver or digital video recorder operations only.)

The series of operations that can be programmed must consist of two to
four sequential pressings of the 

 to 

 buttons and ENTER button.

The Channel Macro function may not work correctly for some
components.

1 Press the desired component select button.

(You can select “TV”, “analog cable box”, “digital cable box”
“

digital satellite receiver” or “digital video recorder” only.)

2 While pressing the desired macro key, press the buttons required

for the operation in sequence.
For example,  to program 

 t 

 t ENTER on the N button,

hold down N first, press 

, 

, and ENTER in sequence, and

then release  N.

VCR*, CBL*, SAT*, DVD*

CD*

TV

TV

Receiver (or amplifier)

Receiver (or amplifier) on the AMP button

3 To select the track number. 0

selects track 10.

4 To select numbers 10 or higher.
8 To switch the display of the CD

player to on/off.

9 (CLEAR) To clear the setting or

characters.

q; (OPEN/CLOSE) To open or close

the tray.

qd To enter the setting.
qg CH +: To select the next track.

CH –: To select the previous

track.

qh To select next disc.
qj To clear the setting.
w; (PLAY MODE) To change the

playback mode.

2 To switch the input source by

each pressing.

3 To select the input source:

1 selects VIDEO 1
2 selects VIDEO 2
3 selects AUX
4 selects TUNER
5 selects CD
6 selects TAPE
7 selects MD
8 selects TV
9 selects PHONO
0 selects DVD

5 (5.1 INPUT) To change multi-

channel of 5.1 ch and above.

9 (BAND) To select FM/AM.
qf (DIGITAL INPUT +) To switch

the digital input +

qg Presetting frequency up: +, down: –

Tuning frequency up: +, down: –

qh (SHIFT) To shift band or preset

select.

qj (DIGITAL INPUT –) To switch the

digital input –.

2 To change the input mode.
3 Number buttons : To set items

selected from the screen.

4 To select numbers 10 or higher.
5 (AUDIO) To change the sound.
8 To show the current play status

on the screen.

9 To open the top menu or title

menu.

qd To enter the setting. To set

items selected from the screen.

qg CH +: To proceed to the next

location or song.
Channel up.

CH –: To proceed to the

previous location or
song. Channel down.

qh To select a player (if your

component is a VCR/DVD
combo.)

qj To switch the subtitle.
qk To display the DVD menu.
w; To open the OPTIONS/TOOLS

menu/sub menu.

wa z

REC: To record, press N

while pressing zREC.
First release N, then
release zREC.

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 SAT programs.)

3, 4 and qd

To change the channel.

5 (Page +) Page up

8 To turn on the display.
9 To bring up the Master Guide.
q; To exit the mode.
qf (Page –) Page down
qh To tune to the last tuned

station.

qj (Favorite) To use the

“

FAVORITE” function.

w; To open the Station Index.

2 To change the input mode.
3 and qd

To change the channel.

5 (*

2

 THUMBS +)

To select a desired recorded
program.  (It is necessary to have
recorded the desired program.)

8 To turn on the display.
9 To open program guide.
q; To exit the menu.
qf (*

2

THUMBS –)

To select a desired recorded
program.
(It is necessary to have
recorded the desired program.)

qg CH +: Channel up.

(*

2

PAGE +) Page up.

CH –: Channel down.

(*

2

PAGE –) Page down.

qh

(*

2

REPLAY) To replay. (After 5 or

8-second rewind, replay begins.)

qj (*

2

LIVE TV) To bring up Master Guide.

qk To change the input mode.
ql To move the cursor up, down,

to the left or right, or to enter a
selection.

w; (*

2

Tivo) To open Tivo Central.

wa z

REC: To record, press N

while pressing zREC.
First release N, then
release zREC. To stop
recording, perform the
same procedure.

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

To change the channel.

5 To switch between digital

broadcasts and analog broadcasts.

8 To display the current channel

on a TV.

qf To operate the Picture-in-

Picture function.

qh To operate the JUMP,

FLASHBACK or CHANNEL
RETURN function on the TV
(depends on the setting of the
TV's manufacturer.)

qj To operate the SLEEP function

on the TV. (Works only for a
TV with the SLEEP function.)

qk To open the MENU display.
w; OPTION
wa To select the TV input source.

m

:

VIDEO 1

N

:

VIDEO 2

M

:

VIDEO 3

z

REC: VIDEO 4

x

:

PC/RGB

X

:

HDMI

1 To set up the Commander.
6 *

1

Volume up: +

Volume down: –

7 *

1

To mute the volume on TV or

receiver (amplifier).

0 To exit the menu.
qa To turn the power of a selected

component on or off.

qs Component select buttons. To

switch to the operations of each
component, press the button on
which that component is
assigned.

qg CH +: Channel up.

CH –: Channel down.

qk To open the MENU display.
ql To move the cursor up, down, to the

left or right, or to enter a selection.
OK: To execute items selected from
the screen.

wa N: To play.

m

: To rewind.

M

: To fast-forward.

x

:

To stop.

X

:

To pause.

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

buttons 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.

2 To change the input mode.
3 and qd

To change the channel.

5 (Page +) Page up
8 To turn on the display.
9 To switch the EPG display to

on/off.

q; To exit the setting menu.
qf (Page –) Page down
qg CH +: Channel up.

CH –: Channel down.

qh To toggle the current/previous

channel.

qj (Favorite) To use the

“

FAVORITE” function.

qk To open the MENU display.
ql To move the cursor up, down,

to the left or right, or to enter a
selection.

wa z

REC:

To record, press N
while pressing
z

REC. First release N,

then release zREC.
To stop recording,
perform the same
procedure.

*

2

This key corresponds to Tivo service or a replay service. Refer to its
instruction manual for details.

DVD

TV

SAT

CD

VCR

CBL

AMP

3 To select the track number. 0

selects track 10.

4 To select numbers 10 or higher.
8 To change the display mode or

turn the display on/off.

9 (CLEAR) To clear the setting or

characters.

q; (EJECT) To eject a disc.
qd To enter the setting.
qg CH +: To select the next track.

CH –: To select the previous

track.

qh To select next disc.
qj To clear the setting.
w; (PLAY MODE) To change the

playback mode.

wa z

REC: To record, press N

while pressing zREC.
First release N, then
release zREC.

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. 53 

× 220 × 29 mm (w/h/d)

(2 

1

/

8

 

× 8 

3

/

4

 

× 1 

3

/

16

 in)

Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz) (not including batteries)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries
where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European
Economic Area).

4, and wa

Tape operation buttons.
For dual cassette decks,
operation buttons for Deck A
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck B).
• (DOT):

To reverse.

N

:

To play.

m

:

To rewind.

M

:

To fast-forward.

z

REC: To record, press N

while pressing zREC.
First release N, then
release zREC.

x

:

To stop.

X

:

To pause.

0, qd, ql and w;

Operation buttons for Deck B
(for Sony-brand dual cassette
deck, buttons for Deck A).
ENTER

: To reverse.

 :

To play.

 :

To rewind.

 :

To fast-forward.

 :

To stop.

EXIT: To record, press 
while pressing MENU.
First release 

, and then

release MENU.
TOOLS:

To pause.

qh To select Deck A or Deck B

(dual cassette deck only).

POWER

DVD

TV

SAT

CD

VCR

CBL

1

INPUT

VIDEO1

2

VIDEO2

3

AUX

4

TUNER

5

CD

6

TAPE

7

MD

8

TV

9

PHONO

VOL

CH

0

DVD

DIGITAL /
ANALOG

PIP

SLEEP

INFO

GUIDE

MENU

EXIT

TOOLS

RECALL

MUTING

AMP

ENTER

OK

SET

2 To change the input mode.
3 Number buttons: To set items

selected on the screen.

4

To select numbers 10 or higher.

5 (MEMORY) To preset radio stations.
8 To show the current play status

on the screen.

9 (TOP MENU) To open the top

menu or title menu.

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Remote Commander

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POWER

DVD

TV

SAT

CD

VCR

CBL

1

INPUT

VIDEO1

2

VIDEO2

3

AUX

4

TUNER

5

CD

6

TAPE

7

MD

8

TV

9

PHONO

VOL

CH

0

DVD

DIGITAL /
ANALOG

PIP

SLEEP

INFO

RECALL

MUTING

AMP

ENTER

SET

v

POWER

DVD

TV

SAT

CD

VCR

CBL

1

INPUT

VIDEO1

2

VIDEO2

3

AUX

4

TUNER

5

CD

6

TAPE

7

MD

8

TV

9

PHONO

VOL

CH

0

DVD

DIGITAL /
ANALOG

PIP

SLEEP

INFO

GUIDE

MENU

EXIT

TOOLS

RECALL

MUTING

AMP

ENTER

OK

SET

Example: To set up a Philips DVR

While pressing the SET button, press the MENU button for more than two seconds.  

SET

DVD

TV

SAT

CD

VCR

CBL

AMP

Press ENTER.   ENTER

v

Check that the other buttons function.

Start over from Step 2 above, using the other code number.

If the Commander does not seem to be working...
• First, try repeating these setup procedures using the other codes listed for your component (refer to the “Component Code Numbers” sheet).
• After trying all the codes listed for your component, if you still cannot get the Commander to work properly, try the search method described in

“

Searching for the Correct Code”.

b

b

b

2 To switch the input source by

each pressing.

3 To call up the functions below.

1 (BRIGHTNESS) To call up the

brightness setting.

2 (SHARPNESS) To call up the

sharpness setting.

3 (KEY STONE) To activate the

Keystone.

4 (BRIGHTNESS +) To increase

the brightness.

5 (SHARPNESS +) To increase the

SHARPNESS level.

6 (KEYSTONE +) To increase the

KEYSTONE level.

7 (BRIGHTNESS –) To decrease

the brightness.

8 (SHARPNESS –) To decrease

the SHARPNESS level.

9 (KEYSTONE –) To decrease the

KEYSTONE level.

0 (COLOR TEMPERATURE) To

call up the color temperature
setting.

4 (PICTURE MODE) To select the

picture adjusting mode.

5 (MEMORY1) To select the picture

quality: MEMORY1.

8 To activate the on-screen display.
9 (WIDE MODE) To switch to wide

mode.

qd (GAMMA)To call up the gamma

setting.

qf (MEMORY2)To select the picture

quality: MEMORY2.

qg To select the input source.

CH +: selects COMPONENT
CH –: selects S-VIDEO

qh To select the input source “VGA/

DVI.”

qj (IRIS) To open the IRIS setting.
w; (AUTO SYNC) To adjust the

picture quality automatically.

wa To select the input source.

m

:

selects VIDEO 1

N

:

selects VIDEO 2

M

:

selects VIDEO 3

z

REC: selects VIDEO 4

x

:

selects RGB

X

:

selects HDMI

2 To switch the antenna output.
8 To expose the on-screen display.
q; EXIT
qg CH +: Channel up

CH –: Channel down

qh To select a player (if your

component is a VCR/DVD combo.)

qj To change the input mode.
qk To open the MENU display.
ql To move the cursor up, down,

to the left or right, or to enter a
selection.

wa z

REC: To record, press N

while pressing zREC.

qd To enter the setting.
qf (AUDIO) To change the sound.
qg CH +: To proceed to the previous

location or song.

CH –: To proceed to the next

location or song.

qh (BAND) To select FM/AM.
qj To switch the subtitle.
w; To open the amplifier.

If your tape deck’s commander has one set of tape operating buttons, and has
an A/B button for the deck selection, use the RECALL button to select Deck A or
Deck B.

• 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. To program for the fourth component, first clear
all macro keys for one of the other components.

When you want to change the setting or if you are no longer using
that programmed operation, follow the procedure below to
overwrite or clear the program.

1 Hold down the macro key that you want to change or clear.

2 After waiting for about three seconds, press the new sequence of

buttons, or, to clear the program, press and release 

, and then

press and release ENTER.

3 Release the macro key.

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.

TV

Video cassette recorder/Analog
cable box/Digital cable box/
Digital satellite receiver/
Receiver/CD player/Tape deck/
MD deck/DVD/TV/VCR/
Digital video recorder/DAV
(DVD/Receiver combo)

Sony TV

Sony VHS VCR

analog cable box

Sony receiver

Sony CD player

Sony digital
satellite receiver

Sony DVD player

Note
See the sections for each component about available functions other than in
“

General.”

Depending on the component, some buttons may work differently from those
stated in “General.”

Note
If you have programmed the Channel Macro function for TV operation, the
button used as a macro key cannot be used for PIP operation.

*

1

These buttons control the volume
of either a TV or receiver
(amplifier). See “Controlling the
Volume of Video Components
Connected to an Audio System”
for details.