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Remote control of connected equipment
This remote control can operate not only Sony DVDs and VCRs, but also those made by other
manufacturers. The following instructions will guide you through the set up procedure.
1. Find the 3 digit code for your brand from the list below.
VIDEO
/
/
TV
2. Press the Media Select button on the remote control until either the green VCR light is illuminated
OR the green DVD light is illuminated.
DIGITAL
3. Whilst the required green light is illuminated, press and hold down the YELLOW button for
1
2
3
approximately 6 seconds, until the light starts to flash.
4
5
6
4. Use the numbered buttons to enter the 3 digit code for your DVD or VCR. Once a correct number has
been entered, all three green lights will illuminate momentarily.
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8
9
5. Turn on your DVD or VCR and check that the remote control operates the main functions. If not,
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repeat steps 2 - 4 and enter the next 3 digit code allocated to your brand of VCR or DVD.
6. When you wish to use the remote control to operate the TV again, press the Media Select button
until the TV green light illuminates. Don't forget to select VCR or DVD using the Media Select button
every time you wish to operate that equipment with this remote control.
Note: The brand codes you set may be lost if weak batteries are not replaced immediately. Should this happen, use
the above procedure to re-enter the code. A small label has been attached to the inside of the battery cover
for you to make a note of your brand codes. Not all brands and models of DVDs or VCRs are covered in this
list, however, Sony will endeavour to update the software periodically. Please refer to the code table provided
with your remote control.
VCR Brand List
Brand
Code
SONY (VHS) 301, 302, 303, 309
SONY (BETA) 303, 307, 310
SONY (DVD) 304, 305, 306
AIWA
325, 331, 351
AKAI
326, 329, 330
DAEWOO
342, 343
GRUNDIG
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
HITACHI
327, 333, 334
JVC
314, 315, 322, 344, 352, 353,
354, 348, 349
LG
332, 338
LOEWE
358, 355, 360, 361, 320, 351
MATSUI
356, 357
ORION
328
PANASONIC 321, 323
PHILIPS
311, 312, 313, 316, 317, 318,
358, 359
SAMSUNG
339, 340, 341, 345
SANYO
335, 336
SHARP
324
THOMSON
319, 350
TOSHIBA
337
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DVD Brand List
Brand
Code
SONY
001
AIWA
021
DENON
018, 027, 020, 002
GRUNDIG
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
HITACHI
025, 026, 015, 004
JVC
006, 017
KENWOOD 008
LG
015, 014
LOEWE
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
MATSUI
013, 016
ONKYO
022
PANASONIC 018, 027, 020, 002
PHILIPS
009, 028, 023, 024, 016, 003
PIONEER
004
SAMSUNG
11, 14
SANYO
007
SHARP
019, 027
THOMSON 012
TOSHIBA
003
YAMAHA
018, 027, 020, 002
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Here are some simple soloutions to problems which may affect the picture and sound.
Problem
No picture, no sound.
Poor or no picture (screen is dark), but good sound.
No Digital channels after tuning.
Some channels are blank.
Standby indicator flashing.
Good Picture, no sound.
Poor picture quality.
No colour on colour programmes.
Remote control does not function.
Distorted picture when changing programmes or selecting
Teletext.
Cause
TV in standby.
Aerial disconnected.
Picture level adjustment.
No Digital transmissions in your area.
No Digital transmissions from the transmitter you are currently
using.
Unsuitable aerial.
Weak signal.
Scrambled/subscription-only channel.
Programme information without picture or sound.
Fault.
Volume control.
TV speakers turned off
Wrong external mode selected.
Colour level setting.
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If you continue to have these problems, have your TV serviced by qualified
personnel or you can contact the Sony UK Digital HelpLine on 0870 600 1717.
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NEVER open the casing yourself.
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Cause
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Power off.
•
TV in standby.
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Aerial disconnected.
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Picture preset level adjustment.
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No digital transmissions in your area.
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No digital transmissions from the transmitter you are
currently using.
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Weak signal.
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Unsuitable aerial.
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Scrambled/subscription-only channel.
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Programme used only for data (no picture or sound).
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Programme not being transmitted.
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Digital mode Timer Record active (regular flash).
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Fault (irregular flash).
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Volume control.
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TV speakers turned off.
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Headphones are connected.
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Wrong external mode selected on an RGB video source.
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Colour level setting.
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Batteries low. Media Selector set to wrong mode for the
equipment in use.
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Inputs from external equipment not switched off.
Solution
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Plug in the TV.
•
Press the
button on the front of the TV.
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If the
indicator is on press the
button or a numbered
/
button on the remote control.
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Check the aerial connection.
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Select
on the TV menu system then adjust the
brightness, picture and colour balance levels.
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Contact a local installer to find out when digital
transmissions begin in your area.
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Contact a local installer to find out at which transmitter
you should be pointing your aerial.
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Change your aerial to cover the channels used by digital
programmes. (Contact a local installer)
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Ensure aerial is correctly aligned to transmitter.
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Ensure aerial is plugged directly into the TV (not through
other equipment).
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Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
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Subscribe to pay-per-view broadcaster.
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See 'Skipping a programme' section of this manual.
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See 'Programme Sorting' section of this manual.
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Do not open the cabinet, refer to qualified personnel.
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Contact your nearest Sony Service Centre.
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Press the
+ button on the remote control.
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Refer to 'The Sound menu' section in this manual
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If
is displayed on the screen, press the
button on the
remote control.
•
Disconnect headphones.
•
Press the
button repeatedly until the RGB symbol
is
displayed on screen.
•
Select
on the TV menu system then adjust the colour
setting.
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