Sony RM-AX5000 User Manual

RM-AX5000_QSG (US)  2-319-567-12 (1)

RM-AX5000_QSG (US)  2-319-567-

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There are two different ways to select a component.
To select with the Label button
Press the [OTHER] button to display the registered Components, then press 

the desired Label button.
To select with the Hardware button
Press one of the desired Hardware button directories.

The Control Panel shows the following items.































 Title bar
Displays the current Custom Setup name as “(Custom Setup name) RM-

AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”
 Menu bar
Displays the RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool menu. 
 [Add New Component] button
Opens the dialog box for adding new Components. 
 Component/XPRESS function image area
Displays the information connected to the Component or XPRESS function 

registered to the Custom Setup Tool.
 [Set Up] button
Jumps to the display that is to customize the Component or XPRESS 

function of the selected area.
   (Delete) button
Deletes the Component or XPRESS function in the selected area.


(Minimize) button

Minimizes the RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool window and shows an icon 

on the Windows taskbar. 


(Close) button

Exits RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool. 
 Connection status
Displays the connection status between your PC and the Remote 

Commander. 
 [HELP] button
Displays the HELP window.
 [Sync Remote Commander] button
Transfers the Custom Setup you made in the RM-AX5000 Custom Setup 

Tool to the Remote Commander.
 [Customize Component Menu] button
Jumps to “Customize Component Menu” window. Then you can customize 

the display of the Component Menu.
 [Hardware Settings] button
Jumps to “Hardware Settings” window. Then you can customize the 

settings of the Remote Commander.
 [System Control] button
Jumps to “System Control Settings” window. Select a button on the Remote 

Commander of the setting display so as to set the Action with the Set Up 

Actions button.
 [Timer Actions] button
Jumps to “Timer Action Settings” window. Then you can program the 

Remote Commander to automatically perform a customized series of 

actions at a designated time.
 [Page1/Page2] button
Switches the display between Page 1 and Page 2 when the total number of 

the Component and XPRESS functions in Page 1 is more than 15.

There are two ways to make setups for the Remote Commander: “On-PC 

Setup” with PC software and “On-Remote Setup” directly on the Remote 

Commander.

Setup items 
Setting the Preset codes
Learning the remote control signals
Customizing the Label of the display
Customizing the Wallpaper of the display
Customizing the Button Illumination color
Switching the Timer ON or OFF
Programming the Timer
Programming the macro
Hardware Settings

Hint
Components or learned data done on On-Remote Setup can be imported to your 

PC.  However, the data setup with On-PC Setup cannot be changed with On-Remote 

Setup.

On-PC Setup 
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On-Remote Setup
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For details, refer to the Operating Instructions (PDF file).

On-PC Setup (Recommended)
“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied software “RM-

AX5000 Custom Setup Tool” to set up the Remote 

Commander.  It allows you to easily make all the 

necessary setups for the Remote Commander 

(Component Preset codes, etc.,).  Furthermore, you 

can add and customize a range of setups which are 

not available with On-Remote Setup.

On-Remote Setup
“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting up directly 

on the Remote Commander.  You can use it 

immediately after presetting your Component.  

However, some advanced setups are not available 

with On-Remote setup (see the Operating 

Instructions).

A “Macro” is a series of multiple commands or actions that are performed 

in order.  By programming macros into the Remote Commander, you can 

operate your Components easily through one-button control. 

There are two primary types of macros for the Remote Commander: 

XPRESS functions for specific A/V playback and System Control functions 

for total home theater and A/V control.
XPRESS function
An XPRESS function is an executed series of consecutive actions that can operate 

several A/V Components by pressing just one button. 

Also, the XPRESS function can memorize the status of power on/off, input select of 

each Component, and it sends a signal corresponding to their status, therefore, all you 

have to do is simply press your XPRESS button once.

System Control
A System Control function is an executed series of actions that operate several A/V 

Components by pressing just one button.
For details, refer to the Help file of “RM-AX5000 Custom Setup Tool.”

personnel only.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could 

void your authority to operate this equipment.

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 to 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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call;  

Sony Electronics Support 1-866-922-7669 or  

http://esupport.sony.com/US/RMAX5000/

Trade Name: 

SONY

Model number: 

RM-AX5000

Responsible Party: 

Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 

16530 Via Esprillo, San 

Diego, CA 92127  USA

Telephone number:  858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the 

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 

following two conditions: (1) This device 

may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 

this device must accept any interference 

received, including interference that may 

cause undesired operation.

•  Copyright laws prohibit reproducing the software or the manual accompanying it in whole 

or in part, or renting the software without the permission of the copyright holder.

•  In no event will SONY be liable for any financial damage, or loss of profits, including claims 

made by third parties, arising out of the use of the software supplied with this unit.

•  In the event a problem occurs with this software as a result of defective manufacturing, 

SONY will replace it. 

However, SONY bears no other responsibility.

•  The software provided with this unit cannot be used with equipment other than that which 

is so designated.

•  Please note that, due to continued efforts to improve quality, the software specifications 

may be changed without notice.

•  Operation of this unit with software other than that provided is not covered by the warranty.

•  Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft 

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

•  All other trademarks and registered trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of 

their respective holders. In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

Program © 2008 Sony Corporation
Documentation © 2008 Sony Corporation

For environmental conservation, be sure to remove the rechargeable 

battery from the unit before you dispose of the product, and dispose of the 

battery appropriately.

Detach the Rear Cover according to the following procedure, then remove 

the battery.

Nickel Metal Hydride 

batteries are recyclable. 

You can help preserve our 

environment by returning 

your used rechargeable 

batteries to the collection 

and recycling location 

nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling 

of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-

800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution:
Do not handle damaged or leaking Nickel 

Metal Hydride batteries.

CHARGE

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EN

CHARGE

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EN

Remove the rear cover while 

pressing the tab, then remove the 

connector.

Slide and open the Rear Cover 

until it stops.

On-PC Setup

On-Remote Setup

After matching the Remote Commander 

terminal and the Battery Charging Stand 

terminal, place the Remote Commander on 

the Battery Charging Stand.

Connect the AC Power Adaptor plug to the DC 

IN 6 V jack on the rear of the Battery Charging 

Stand.

The RM-AX5000 is a full-featured Universal Remote Commander that 
easily consolidates all of your remote controls into one, providing full 
control of up to 18 different Components, including audio, video, and 
home theater. The following are its main features.

With the Remote Commander, you can control up to 18 Components, 
including your TV, DVD Player, Cable Set Top Box, Satellite Receiver, DVR, 
VCR, CD Player, Receiver, etc.

The Remote Commander is preset at the factory to operate Sony brand 
Components, so you can use it out of the box as a control center for your 
Sony A/V Components.

The Remote Commander also recognizes the Preset codes for most major 
brand Components, not only Sony. Just select the corresponding codes to 
control all of your A/V Components.

Groups of commands from different Components can be set for up to 12 
XPRESS functions. For example, when you watch a movie on a DVD player 
using a TV and Receiver/Amplifier, you can turn on all Components by the 
press of a single button, even selecting the necessary inputs at the same 
time, automatically. Available buttons for the XPRESS functions appear on 
the display.
Also, XPRESS functions can memorize the power on/off and input status 
of each Component, and send a corresponding signal all with a single 
button press.