Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No.
If you have any question or problem concerning your remote, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for model RM-PG411. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front side.
Before you use your remote Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries with the + and – properly oriented in the battery compartment. Under normal conditions, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the receiver, replace both batteries with new ones.
If you press the ?/1 switch at the same time, it will turn off the receiver and other Sony audio/video components (SYSTEM STANDBY). Note The function of the AV ?/1 switch changes automatically each time you press the function buttons (3).
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Note that the function buttons are factory- set as described in the table above. If you want to change the factory setting of the buttons to match your particular components, do the procedure “Programming the remote” on page 10. AV1, AV2, 2ND buttons Press to select the command mode of the remote (page 10).
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Parts description (continued) TV ?/1 AV ?/1 USE MODE SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 TV/SAT TAPE MD/DAT CD/SACD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE TEST SOUND FIELD TONE PRESET AUTO DEC MPX/ ANALOG DUAL DIRECT SWAP/ AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE > 0/10 >10/11 SHIFT...
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* The function of these buttons switch automatically each time you press the function buttons (3). Depending on the component, the above operation may not be be possible or may operate differently than described. ** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function. continued...
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Parts description (continued) TV ?/1 AV ?/1 USE MODE SYSTEM STANDBY SLEEP VIDEO1 VIDEO2 VIDEO3 TV/SAT TAPE MD/DAT CD/SACD TUNER PHONO MULTI CH SOURCE TEST SOUND FIELD TONE PRESET AUTO DEC MPX/ ANALOG DUAL DIRECT SWAP/ JUMP/ AUDIO ANGLE SUBTITLE ENTER >...
Table of buttons that you can use to control each component Component CD player deck Button(s) AV ?/1 Numeric buttons ./>* D.SKIP** PRESET/CH +/– SUBTITLE >10 AUDIO SWAP ANGLE JUMP TIME DISC** -/-- SEARCH MODE ENTER AV MENU TOP MENU/GUIDE DISPLAY RETURN O EXIT...
Furthermore, you can also program the remote for Sony components that the remote is unable to control. Note that the remote can only control components that accept infrared wireless control signals.
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Use the numeric codes in the tables below to control non-Sony components and also Sony components that the remote is normally unable to control. Since the remote signal that a component accepts differs depending on the...
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Programming the remote (continued) To control a CD player Maker SONY DENON KENWOOD MAGNAVOX MARANTZ ONKYO PANASONIC PHILIPS PIONEER TECHNICS YAMAHA To control a DAT deck Maker SONY PIONEER To control an MD deck Maker SONY DENON KENWOOD To control a tape deck...
To control a DVD player Maker Code(s) SONY 401, 402, 403 PANASONIC 406, 408 PHILIPS PIONEER TOSHIBA DENON To control a TV Maker Code(s) SONY DAEWOO 504, 505, 506, 507, 515, FISHER GOLDSTAR 503, 511, 512, 515, 534, GRUNDIG 517, 534...
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Learning the commands of your components (continued) Press the appropriate button on the remote control to be learned to send the remote button code. Lightly pressing the button once should be sufficient. If learning is completed successfully, the indicator slowly flashes twice and the remote automatically exits the learning mode.
Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) The Macro Play function lets you link several IR codes in a sequential order as a single command. The remote provides 2 macro lists (M1 and M2). You can specify up to 10 IR codes for each macro list.
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The remote does not function. • The MPX/DUAL and 12 buttons are not available.