Sony RM-AX4000 Manuale

The Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) is preset at
the factory to operate most Sony brand AV
components (see the table below).
If you operate a non-Sony AV component, you
need to set the component’s preset code on the
Remote Commander first.

Displays on

Component

Remote
Commander

TV

TV

A-CBL

Analog Cable box

D-SAT *

1

Digital Satellite

DVD

DVD player

VCR

Video Cassette Recorder

DVR

Digital Video Recorder

CD

CD player

RCVR

Receiver/Amplifier

DVDVR

DVR/DVD combo

DVD-R

DVD Recorder

D-CBL *

1

Digital Cable box

DAV

DVD/Receiver combo

PJ

Projector

TAPE *

2

Cassette deck

MD

MD deck

LIGHT

Light

*

1

If your component has the built-in DVR
function, preset the “code No.” of DVR.

*

2

Analog audio compact cassette deck

There are two ways to make settings for the
Remote Commander, “On-PC Setup” with the aid
of PC software and “On-Remote Setup” directly on
the Remote Commander.
• On-PC Setup (Recommended)

“On-PC Setup” uses the supplied software for
your PC, “AX Remote Editor,” to set up the
Remote Commander. By following the wizard, it
allows you to easily make all the necessary
settings for the Remote Commander
(components’ preset codes, etc.,). Furthermore,
you can add and customize a range of settings
which are not available with On-Remote Setup.

• On-Remote Setup

“On-Remote Setup” is a way of setting up
directly with the Remote Commander. However,
some advanced settings are not available with
On-Remote setup (see the table below).

IMPORTANT
You cannot use both methods. Once you set
up the Remote Commander by either On-PC
Setup (recommended) or On-Remote Setup,
you cannot make additional settings using
the other method. You can only delete the
entire setup and start over using the other
setup method.

*

1

System Control function is used to perform a
programmed series of commands (a macro) on
several AV components by pressing just one button.

*

2

An XPRESS function is also a macro function which
executes a series of commands for controlling
several AV components by pressing just one key.
The difference is, the XPRESS display stays available
for you to make additional settings.

*

3

An Air-Slide is a function which executes an
XPRESS function by “sliding your finger” in a set
pattern across the display.

If you set up the Remote Commander using On-PC
Setup (recommended), follow the procedures
below.

See the Help file of AX Remote Editor for
setting details.

After finishing the setting with AX Remote
Editor, operate the AV component using the
Remote Commander.

• To operate the XPRESS function.
• To operate components individually.

See the Help of AX Remote Editor for setting
with AX Remote Editor.

When using On-PC Setup
If you set up the Remote Commander using
On-PC Setup, you do not need to read this
PDF manual “Setting by the On-Remote
Setup”.

If you set the Remote Commander On-Remote
Setup, follow the procedure below.

After finishing the setting of the preset codes,
you can use the Remote Commander to
operate your AV components.

• To operate the XPRESS function.
• To operate components individually.

When using On-Remote Setup
If you set up the Remote Commander using
On-Remote Setup, you do not need to install
the AX Remote Editor and its driver, or
connect the Remote Commander to your PC.
You also do not need to read the PDF pages
16 to 20.

By installing the “AX Remote Editor” software on
the supplied CD-ROM onto your PC, you can set
up the Remote Commander with your PC. “AX
Remote Editor” makes setting up complex
operations like a series of commands (a macro)
easy, and also allows various other convenient
functions that can only be set up on the PC. For
details, see the Help menu provided in “AX
Remote Editor.”

Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004/
Windows XP Media Center Edition/
Windows XP Professional/Windows XP
Home Edition/Windows 2000 Professional

CPU: Pentium II, 300 MHz or more
RAM:

64 MB or more (128 MB or more for Windows
XP)

20 MB or more

High (16 bits) Color or higher,
1,024 

× 768 dots or better*

*

 Does not operate with a display of under

1,024 

× 768 dots.

Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes
• Do not simply copy the “AX Remote Editor”

folder in the supplied CD-ROM to a PC. You
need to install it properly for it to work.

• On Windows 2000, or Windows XP, logon with

an authorized “Administrator” ID when
installing “AX Remote Editor.”

Close all software running on
Windows.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD
Menu” appears.

Click [Install AX Remote Editor].

“AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” appears.

Click [Next].

Follow the on-screen instructions and proceed
with the installation.
When the installation is complete, “AX Remote
Editor 1.0 Setup” automatically quits.

Tip
If the installation display is hidden behind
other windows
If “AX Remote Editor 1.0 Setup” disappears
behind other displays while installing, press
the [Tab] key several times while pressing
down the [Alt] key to bring up “AX Remote
Editor 1.0 Setup” again.

You need to install the USB driver before
connecting the supplied USB mini cable to your PC
and the Remote Commander.
Follow the instructions below to install.

Notes
• Without batteries in the Remote Commander, the

USB connection cannot be detected by the PC
even if the USB mini cable is connected. Make
sure to install the batteries before installing the
USB driver. If the USB driver installation is
interrupted by mistake, install it again from the
beginning.

• Do not simply copy the USB driver in the

supplied CD-ROM to the PC. You need to install
it properly for it to work.

• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, logon with an

authorized "Administrator" ID when installing
the USB driver.

• On Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you need to

install the driver for each port to which the
Remote Commander will be connected.

• Depending on the PC, various messages other

than those mentioned in this manual may appear
during the USB driver installation. Just follow
the on-screen instructions of these messages to
install.

Close all software running on
Windows.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD
Menu” appears.

Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000
Install CD Menu.”

Connect the PC and the Remote
Commander using the supplied
USB mini cable.

The “Found New Hardware” message appears
in the Notification Area in the lower right-hand
of the display. After a moment, “Found New
Hardware Wizard” appears.

Tip
If the following confirmation message
appears, “Can Windows connect to
Windows Update to search for software?”,
select [No, not this time] then click [Next].

Select “Install the software
automatically [Recommended]”,
then click [Next].

Installing of the USB driver starts. The
“Completing the Found New Hardware
Wizard” display appears when the installation
is complete.

Click [Finish].

Installing of the USB driver finishes.

Close all software running on
Windows.

Insert the supplied CD-ROM into
the CD-ROM drive of the PC.

After a moment, “RM-AX4000 Install CD
Menu” appears.

Click [Exit] to close “RM-AX4000
Install CD Menu.”

Connect the PC and the Remote
Commander using the supplied
USB mini cable.

The “Found New Hardware” message appears.
After a moment, “Found New Hardware
Wizard” appears.

Click [Next].

The “Install Hardware Device Drivers” display
appears.

Select “Search for a suitable driver
for my device [recommended]”,
then click [Next].

The “Locate Driver Files” display appears.

Mark only the check box of “CD-
ROM drives”, then click [Next].

The “Driver Files Search Results” display
appears, and the found driver is displayed.

Click [Next].

Installing of the USB driver starts. The
“Completing the Found New Hardware
Wizard” display appears when the installation
is complete.

Click [Finish].

Installing of the USB driver finishes.

You can now connect the Remote Commander
(RM-AX4000) to your PC with the supplied USB
mini cable. Connect whenever you want to verify
correct operation of key and button commands for
an XPRESS function, etc., or to exchange setup
data between your PC and the Remote
Commander.

IMPORTANT
• Do not keep the Remote Commander

connected to the PC when the PC is in
standby/hibernation, otherwise, a
malfunction could occur.
Be sure to disconnect the Remote
Commander from the PC before standby/
hibernation begins.

• Furthermore, do not connect the Remote

Commander to the PC while it is in
standby/hibernation.
Wait until the PC comes out of standby/
hibernation before connecting.

Notes
• The Remote Commander uses the battery when

connected to the PC. When you finish the setup,
unplug from the USB connector.

• Before connecting the Remote Commander to

your PC, be sure to install the fresh batteries in
the Remote Commander.

• Do not disconnect the USB mini cable from your

PC while your PC is communicating with the
Remote Commander, as a malfunction may
occur.

• Only connect one Remote Commander to your

PC at a time. Otherwise, you will not be able to
download the settings correctly.

Connect the USB mini cable to the
USB connector of the Remote
Commander (RM-AX4000).

Connect the USB mini cable to the
USB connector of your PC.

On your PC, click the Windows “Start”
button and point to “All Programs” -
“Sony Remote AX,” - “AX Remote
Editor” and click.

“AX Remote Editor” starts up, and the last project
appears.
The first time AX Remote Editor starts up, the
“New Project” wizard appears. Following the on-
screen instructions, create a project.

Tips
• If you are using an operating system other than

Windows XP, click the “Start” button of
Windows and point to “Programs” - “Sony AX”
- “AX Remote Editor” and click to start up “AX
Remote Editor”.

• If “ ” (the shortcut icon of AX Remote Editor)

is displayed on the desktop of Windows,
double-click the icon to open it. (Depending on
the setting, Windows XP may automatically
delete icons from the desktop if they have not
been used for a certain period of time. If “ ” is
not displayed on the desktop, use the “Start”
button.)

There are two ways to operate the components on
the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000).
• XPRESS operation: You can operate multiple AV

components related to a specific task, such as
“watching a TV, ” or “watching a DVD,” etc. This
is called an “XPRESS function.”

• Single component operation: You can operate

each AV component individually.

An “XPRESS function” is an executable series of
commands that operate several AV components,
just by pressing one key.
For example, you have to perform the following
operations sequentially to watch a DVD using a
TV, receiver/ amplifier, and DVD player.

1. Turn on the TV.
2. Set the input mode of the TV to VIDEO1.
3. Turn on the receiver/amplifier.
4. Set the input selector of the receiver/

amplifier to DVD.

5. Turn on the DVD player.
6. Start DVD playback.

By setting the above commands as an XPRESS
function, you can watch a DVD by simply pressing
one key.

Also, XPRESS function can memorize the status of
power on/off, input selector for each component,
and send a signal to synchronize the status which
you want without reference to the component's
status.
Some XPRESS functions are preset at the factory to
operate Sony brand components (see the table at
right). However, depending on the factory preset
code, they may not necessarily be effective.

For On-PC Set up: See the Help menu provided in
“AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup:  You cannot set up an
XPRESS function.

EPG

MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1

MORE

4

3

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACK

X PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHT

TIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT

TOOLS

ALL OFF

OFF

COMMANDER

When you press an XPRESS button on the Remote
Commander, the XPRESS names appear at the
bottom of the display.

XPRESS    /1

SU

AM

   TV    A-CBL   D-SAT    DVD

When you press an XPRESS name you want to
operate, programmed commands for the key are
performed and the display to operate the XPRESS
function appears. This display is called, “XPRESS
display.” Keys on the XPRESS display are divided
into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset labels
and “Label keys” that can be customized. Touch-
keys are used to execute an XPRESS function.
Label keys are used to switch to the individual
component displays that make up the XPRESS
function.

XPRESS_TV

SU

AM

ENTER

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

           TV     

EPG

MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1

MORE

4

3

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACK

X PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHT

TIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT

TOOLS

ALL OFF

OFF

COMMANDER

When you press the COMPONENT button on the
Remote Commander, the component names
appear at the bottom of the display.

COMPONENT /1

SU

AM

   TV    A-CBL   D-SAT    DVD

When you press a component name you want to
operate, the display to operate the component
appears. This display is called “Component
display.” Keys on the Component display are
divided into two types—“Touch-keys” with preset
labels and “Label keys” that can be customized.

   TV     /1

SU

AM

ENTER

POWER

WIDE

INPUT

SWAP

DISPLAY MAIN/SUB

2PIC

TV_TUNER ANT/SW

See “Table of preset functions” for the functions of
keys and buttons for each component.

You can register up to 16 components.
For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in
“AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Setting the preset
codes” on the PDF file “Operating Instructions.”

EPG

MENU

SYSTEM CONTROL

OK

1

MORE

4

3

COMPONENT

VOLUME

BACK

X PRESS

2

RECALL

LIGHT

TIMER

MUTING

SYNC-UP

CHANNEL

EXIT

TOOLS

ALL OFF

OFF

COMMANDER

Press the VOLUME +/– buttons to control the
volume, and the MUTING button to silence. When
you select a visual component, the TV’s volume
will be controlled; when you select an audio
component, the amplifier’s volume will be
controlled.

For On-PC Setup: See the Help menu provided in
“AX Remote Editor.”
For On-Remote Setup: See “Controlling the
volume of visual components connected to an
audio component” on the PDF file “Operating
Instructions.”

You can set up the Remote Commander by
operating “AX Remote Editor,” referring to the
detailed instructions provided in Help.

Start up “AX Remote Editor,” then click [Help] on
the menu bar and select [AX Remote Editor help].

Click one of the tabs: [Contents], [Index] or
[Search], and check the information you need.

To search by contents (Contents)
You can find information relating to a specific
subject by using the table of contents shown on the
“Contents” tab.

To search indexed information (Index)
You can find information from a list of
predetermined keywords shown on the “Index” tab.

To search using key words (Search)
You can submit a Keyword search on the “Search”
tab by typing in your keyword(s).

Displays on the
Label keys

TV

A-CBL

D-SAT

DVD

VCR

DVR

CD

RCVR

Programmed commands

Turns on TV, and the display of
XPRESS_TV appears.

Turns on TV and Analog cable
box, and the display of
XPRESS_A-CBL appears.

Turns on TV and Digital
Satellite, and the display of
XPRESS_D-SAT appears.

Turns on TV and DVD player,
and the display of
XPRESS_DVD appears.

Turns on TV and Video Cassette
recorder, and the display of
XPRESS_VCR appears.

Turns on TV and Digital Video
Recorder, and the display of
XPRESS_DVR appears.

Turns on CD player and
Receiver (Amplifier), and the
display of XPRESS_CD appears.

Turns on Receiver (Amplifier),
and the display of
XPRESS_RCVR appears.

XPRESS button

Touch-keys

Label keys

XPRESS
names

XPRESS display

COMPONENT
button

Touch-keys

Label keys

Component
names

Component display

VOLUME +/–
button

MUTING button

Main setting
items

Setting the preset
codes

Learning the
remote control
signals

Editting the label

Setting the Timer

Programming the
Timer

Setting System
Control
function *1

Setting XPRESS
function *2

Setting Air-
Slide function *3

Unit settings

Using the AX
Remote Editor

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

Using the Remote
Commander

a

a

a

a

a

a

×

×

a

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Tip
To change the component name of a Label key
Press and hold the Label key for the
component name for more than 2 seconds.
The Label key flashes and the Remote
Commander enters the component name
changing mode.
See step 6 on page 67 for how to input
characters.