3.8

Out of 79 Ratings

Owner's of the Sony Universal Remote RM-EZ4 gave it a score of 3.8 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    3.75 out of 5
  • Durability

    3.9 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.77 out of 5
  • Performance

    3.8 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    3.73 out of 5
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Searching for the Correct Code
It is possible to find a code number available
for a component that does not have one in
Component code numbers.
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 Press and hold SET for more than two seconds. The SET indicator
lights up.
2 Press the appropriate Component Select button. The SET indicator
lights up.
3 Press CH + (or CH –) and 1 in turn until the component reacts as
follows:
TV: 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.
The SET indicator flashes once after the numbers have cycled
once.
One cycle means, for example, that the commander has finished
searching for all the code numbers allocated to the component.
4 Press ENT.
The SET indicator and the Component button turn off.
If the SET indicator flashes five times before turning off, setup is
incomplete. Start over from Step 3.
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.
Installing the batteries
Push open the battery compartment and insert two size AA (R6)
batteries (not supplied).
Be sure to align the + and – on the batteries with the + and – in the
battery compartment.
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When to replace the batteries
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.
Notes
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.
Specifications
Operable distance Approx. 7 m (23 ft) (varies depending on component
manufacturer)
Power requirements Two size AA (R6) batteries (not supplied)
Battery life Approx. 1 year (varies depending on frequency of
button use - up to approx. 300 times per day)
Dimensions Approx. 63 × 149 × 30 mm (w/h/d)
(2
1
/2 × 5
7
/8 × 1
3
/16 in)
Mass Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz) (not including batteries)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Operating a TV
Operating a digital satellite receiver
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 satellite programs.)
3, 4 and 9
To change the channel.
q; CH +: Channel up.
CH –: Channel down.
qa To tune to the last tuned station.
Operating a cable box
2 To change the input mode.
3, 4 and 9
To change the channel.
q; CH +: Channel up.
CH –: Channel down.
qa To toggle the current/previous channel.
Continued on reverse side / Continúa en el reverso
About tactile dots
The number 5 button and CH + each have a tactile dot for convenient use.
Note on the VOL +/– and MUTING buttons
The Commander controls or mutes the TV’s volume when you select a visual
component. The Commander outputs the signals to control or to mute the TV
volume when you have set one of these components.
Notes
In some cases, you can turn the cable box on/off by pressing CH + or CH – 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.
SET indicator
1
3
4
3
Cable box / Adaptadores para cablevisión
Brand / Marca Code No. / N.º código
Sony 3101
ABC 9405
Adelphia 3107, 3110
Advanced Newhouse 3107
Altrio 3107
Americast 3105
Atlantic Broadband 3107
Bell South 3105
Blue Ridge 3107
Brigth House 3107
Cablevision 3107
Charter 3107
Comcast 3107
Cox 3107
General Instrument 3103, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9018,
9022, 9043, 9044
GNC 3105
Hamlin 9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026
Illico 3107
Jerrold 3103, 9002, 9003, 9004, 9005, 9006, 9007, 9008, 9018,
9022, 9043, 9044
Memorex 3106
Motorola 3103, 3110, 3111
NET 9042
Oak 9027, 9028, 9029
Pace 3107
Panasonic 9019, 9020, 9021
Paragon 3106
Philips 3104
Pioneer 3107, 9014, 9015
Pulsar 3106
Regal 9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026
Rodgers 3107
Runco 3106
Scientific Atlanta 3102, 3107, 3108, 3109, 9009, 9010, 9045, 9046
Seren 3107
Sigecom 3107
Susquehanna 3107
Time Warner 3107
Tocom 9016, 9017, 9043
Toshiba 3106
ENT
CHVOL
INPUTSET
RECALLMUTING
TV CBL/SAT
ENT
CHVOL
INPUTSET
RECALLMUTING
TV CBL/SAT
Component code numbers /
Números de código de componentes
English
Digital Satellite Receiver, Cable box, TV
The following tables show brand names and their corresponding code numbers.
Español
Sintonizador de recepción vía satélite digital, adaptador para cablevisión, televisor
Las tablas que se presentan a continuación muestran las marcas y los números de código
correspondientes.
Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds or more to set a Component Code.
Mantenga presionado el botón SET durante 2 segundos o más para ajustar un
código de componente.
Digital Satellite Receiver /
Sintonizador de recepción vía satélite digital
DirecTV Dish Network HDTV Tuner
Brand / Marca
Code No. / N.º código Code No. / N.º código Code No. / N.º código
Sony 3001, 3011, 3012
DirecTV 3013, 3017, 3018,
3019, 3023, 3024
Dish Network 3010, 3014, 3025
GE (General Electric) 3019
Hitachi 3005
Hughes 3004
Humax 3402
JVC 3010, 3014
Magnavox 3018
Panasonic 3003
Philips 3018
Proscan 3002, 3007, 3019
RCA 3002, 3007, 3019, 3021
Samsung 3017, 3022 3404
Sylvania 3403
Toshiba 3006
Usdigital 3401
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English
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RM-EZ4
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
(parte posterior)
Remote
Commander
General
1 To set up the Commander.
5 Volume up: +
Volume down:
6 To mute the volume on a
TV.
7 To turn the power of a
selected component on or
off.
8 Component Select Buttons.
Press to select a component
to operate.
Remote Button Descriptions
Operating a Component
1 Press the appropriate Component Select button on the
Commander.
TV CBL/SAT
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.
Notes on Using the Remote 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, MUTING 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.
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This guide shows you how to set the Remote
Commander to operate your components.
Enter the code number
Example: To set up a Philips Digital Satellite Receiver
1
Find the code number in
Component code numbers.
If your component is not listed, try the search method described in Searching
for the Correct Code.
2
Set the Remote Commander for code input mode.
Press and hold SET for more than two seconds.
The SET indicator lights up.
3
Press the appropriate Component Select button.
CBL/SAT
4
Enter the code number.
5
Finish setting.
Press ENT.
Let's check
6
Turn on the component you want to set up.
7
Press the same Component Select button in step 3 again.
8
Aim the Remote Commander at the component and press
11
11
1 on the Remote Commander.
v
Was the component turned off?
Yes Check that the other buttons function.
No Start over from Step 2 above, using another code number.
If you still cannot get the Remote Commander to work properly after
trying all the codes listed for your component, try the search method
described in Searching for the Correct Code.
• If the SET indicator flashes five times before lighting up, it means that the setup is incomplete.
Confirm the code number and start over from Step 4.
• If you do not input anything into the Remote Commander within 20 seconds between each step, or if you
press SET while setting the code number, the setup procedure will be canceled. Start over from Step 2.
Startup Guide
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For the customers
in the U.S.A.
WARNING
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.
Setting Up the Remote Commander
About setting up the Commander
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 “Component Code
Numbers”.)
Note
The Commander can be set up to operate only 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).
Preset component(s)
TV
Cable box/Digital
satellite receiver/TV
Component Select button
TV
CBL/SAT
Factory setting
Sony TV
Sony Cable box
Troubleshooting
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
other
codes for
that
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 or CBL/SAT 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.
• Should any problem persist, reset the Commander to the factory setting by
pressing the 1, INPUT and VOL – buttons simultaneously.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
Customer Support Information
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.
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3
4
5
Code No. / N.º código
cc
ENT
SET
TV CBL/SAT
2 To change the input mode.
3, 4 and 9
To change the channel.
q; CH +: Channel up.
CH –: Channel down.
qa To operate the JUMP, FLASHBACK or CHANNEL RETURN function on
the TV.
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