Sony RM-AX4000 Manuale Utente

FeaturesAX Remote Editor is a software application that lets you edit the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) settings on your PC. By following thewizard, yo

About projectsAX Remote Editor allow s you to manage the Remote Commander settings as a "project."When you first install AX Remote Editor, t

Downloading the settings to the Remote CommanderYou can send (dow nload) the settings you made w ith AX Remote Editor to the Remote Commander through

Downloading the settings of the Remote Commander from the PC to the Remote CommanderYou can check the unit settings of the Remote Commander (main unit

If you update the firmw are, all the current settings of the Remote Commander are deleted. So proceed w ith caution, being careful not to deletenecess

Backing up the Remote Commander's settings on your PCYou can send (upload) the RM-AX4000 Remote Commander settings (raw -data) to your PC to make

Updating the Remote Commander's firmwareYou can update the Remote Commander's firmw are to the one compatible w ith the version of AX Remote

About editing Action listsWhat is an Action list?Example of an Action listActions that can be added to an Action listAbout alias loopsAbout Active cod

A Start macro/Exit macro for an XPRESS keyThe Timer functionThe Air-Slide functionA System Control button/keyHintAV components may not accept subs

Action list of key A[Alias] key BAction list of key B[Alias] key AThe alias loop created by key A and B referring to each other endlessly repeats

Editing an Action list ("Edit Actions" dialog box)The "Edit actions" dialog box allow s you to add/change/delete the actions of an

NoteIf the XPRESS function is set as an Alias action, Exit Macro w ill not w ork.[Add]Adds the Alias action programmed for the selected item is adde

Creating a project in Standard mode (New Project Wizard)Perform the follow ing steps to create a project in Standard mode follow ing the "New Pr

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Standard mode screen referenceThe Standard mode of AX Remote Editor displays the follow ing items.A Title barDisplays the current project name as &quo

The Timer/Air-Slide edit pane opens. G Minim ize buttonMinimizes the AX Remote Editor screen and show s an icon on the Window s taskbar.H Close butt

Advanced mode screen referenceThe Advanced mode of AX Remote Editor displays the follow ing items.A Title barDisplays the current project name as &quo

H STANDARD tabSw itches the edit mode to Standard mode, allow ing more basic programming for components and XPRESS settings, etc. I Connection status

Menu referenceThe follow ing menu items appear w hen you click each item on the menu bar.FileNe wCreates a new project and displays it on AX Remote E

Active Code Se ttingsDetermines w hether the Active code programmed for a Start macro/Exit macro of the XPRESS key is sent.If the Active code is set n

TroubleshootingEven if you press a learned key/button, the AV com ponent does not w ork.Make the key/button that does not w ork learn the remote cont

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Setting a project nameYou can create a project in Standard mode.In the first step, set the project name.1.Click "File" on the m e nu bar, th

Setting componentsThe "Component Settings" screen in the "New Project" w izard allow s you to make various settings for component

The "Component Settings - Programming the Preset Codes of Components (SOLUTION)" screen reappears, and the second component setting starts.R

Setting XPRESS keysThe "XPRESS Settings" screen in the "New Project" w izard allow s you to make various settings for XPRESS keys

12.Enter the follow ing inform ation regarding the input selection of the video com ponent, then click "Ne xt".oWhat is the total num ber of

29.Click "Send."The signal programmed for the Remote Commander as a Start macro is sent to the AV component. Check if the AV component w ork

Downloading the settings to the Remote CommanderThe "Data Dow nload to Remote" screen of the "New Project" w izard allow s you to

Creating a project in Advanced modeYou can create a project in Advanced mode.1.Click "File" on the m e nu bar, then select "New ."

About this HelpThis section explains how to use AX Remote Editor.With Help, you can find information on a specific topic by clicking on the "Con

Standard mode screen referenceThe Standard mode of AX Remote Editor displays the follow ing items.A Title barDisplays the current project name as &quo

The Timer/Air-Slide edit pane opens. G Minim ize buttonMinimizes the AX Remote Editor screen and show s an icon on the Window s taskbar.H Close butt

Changing the component settings (Standard mode)The Component edit pane in Standard mode displays the follow ing items.A Component listDisplays the pro

NoteYou cannot add a component to the key position w here a component is already assigned or if 16 components are already programmed.E De lete buttonD

About editing componentsAbout operating and editing of a componentEditable contents for a componentAbout operating and editing of a componentA "c

Change the label of a component Editable EditableChange the assignment of components Editable EditableChange the preset code of a component*1 Edita

Changing the label of a component (Standard mode)You can change the label of a component (Component key).1.Click the "Standard" tab in the l

Changing the assignment of components (Standard mode)You can change the assignment of the components (Component keys) displayed on the Remote Commande

Changing the preset code of a component (Standard mode)You can change the preset code programmed for each component. In this topic, preset code refers

Adding a component (Standard mode)When you buy a new compatible AV component, etc., you can add it to the Remote Commander's (RM-AX4000) control

Starting up AX Remote Editor1.Click the Window s "Start" button and point to "All Programs" - "Sony Rem ote AX," - "

Deleting a component (Standard mode)You can delete unnecessary components (Component key).Delete a component w hen the existing component is no longer

Changing the settings of XPRESS keys (Standard mode)The XPRESS edit pane in Standard mode displays the follow ing items.A Start Setting WizardAdds an

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About editing XPRESS keysWhat is the XPRESS function?About components that you can operate by XPRESS function (Source component/Video component/Audio

When you press an XPRESS key, the Action list (Start macro) programmed for that key is performed and a screen called "XPRESS display" appear

key."Furthermore, you can edit a Start macro/Exit macro of the programmed XPRESS key in Advanced mode.See alsoCreating a project in Standard mo

oThe source component's remote control setting (pow er button type/learned setting)If an XPRESS key does not w ork properly, delete the XPRESS ke

Changing the label of an XPRESS key (Standard mode)You can change the label of an XPRESS key.1.Click the "Standard" tab in the low er left o

Changing the assignment of XPRESS keys (Standard mode)You can change the assignment of the XPRESS keys displayed on the Remote Commander.1.Click the &

Adding an XPRESS key (Standard mode)You can add an XPRESS key, for example, w henever you add or replace a component in your AV system.NoteIf eight XP

Exiting AX Remote Editor1.Do one of the follow ing:Click [Exit] in the low er right of AX Remote Editor.Click in the upper right corner of AX Rem o

oWhat is the total num ber of inputs you can select from the on screen m enu?oClick and select the number.oWhich input do you select w hen you use &

The signal programmed for the Remote Commander as a Start macro is sent to the AV component. Check if the AV component w orks properly.32.After check

Deleting an XPRESS key (Standard mode)You can delete unnecessary XPRESS keys.Delete an XPRESS key w hen it is no longer necessary or w hen the program

Changing the Timer/Air-Slide settings (Standard mode)The Timer/Air-Slide edit pane in Standard mode displays the follow ing items.A Edit Timer buttonS

About the Timer/Air-Slide/System Control functionAbout the Timer functionAbout the Air-Slide functionAbout the System Control functionAbout the Timer

Advanced mode allow s you to set a macro (Action list) for each of four System Control buttons and four System Control keys. This is called a "Sy

Changing the Timer function (Standard mode)The Timer function allow s an XPRESS procedure to operate at a scheduled time. You can set up to eight Time

Changing an Air-Slide's settings (Standard mode)You can set each Air-Slide pattern to operate an XPRESS procedure.NoteYou cannot set the Air-Slid

Advanced mode screen referenceThe Advanced mode of AX Remote Editor displays the follow ing items.A Title barDisplays the current project name as &quo

H STANDARD tabSw itches the edit mode to Standard mode, allow ing more basic programming for components and XPRESS settings, etc. I Connection status

About Standard mode/Advanced modeTw o edit modes (Standard mode/Advanced mode)Editing flow in Standard modeEditing flow in Advanced modeEditable con

Changing the component settings (Advanced mode)The component edit area in Advanced mode displays the follow ing items.A Component listDisplays the pro

Deletes the selected component. E Change Preset buttonChanges the preset code of the selected component. F Initialize buttonReturns each key/button

About editing componentsAbout operating and editing of a componentEditable contents for a componentAbout operating and editing of a componentA "c

Change the label of a component Editable EditableChange the assignment of components Editable EditableChange the preset code of a component*1 Edita

Changing the label of a component (Advanced mode)You can change the label of a component (Component key).1.Click the "Advanced" tab in the l

Changing the assignment of components (Advanced mode)You can change the assignment of the Component keys displayed on the Remote Commander.1.Click the

Changing the preset code of a component (Advanced mode)You can change the preset code programmed for each component. In this topic, preset code refers

16.Click of "Preset Code" and sele ct the 4-digit num ber.17.Click "Ne xt."The "Checking the Operations" screen appears

Adding a component (Advanced mode)When you buy a new compatible component, etc., you can add it to the Remote Commander's control list using AX

15.Click of "Brand" and select the m anufacturer.16.Click of "Preset Code" and sele ct the 4-digit num ber.17.Click "Ne xt.

Change the setting w hen you w ant to:Set an action (XPRESS procedure) to operate at a scheduled time w ith the Timer function.Change the action of

Changing the key/button setting for a component (Advanced mode)You can change the setting of a key/button programmed for a component.1.Click the "

After the "Learn Signal in Order" appears, perform the follow ing steps.1.Connect the Re m ote Com m ander (RM-AX4000) to your PC w ith the

Deleting a component (Advanced mode)You can delete unnecessary components (Component key).Delete a component w hen the existing component is no longer

Initializing the key/button setting for a component (Advanced mode)AX Remote Editor allow s each key/button for a component to return to the initial s

Changing the settings of XPRESS keys (Advanced mode)The XPRESS edit area in Advanced mode displays the follow ing items.A Start Setting WizardAdds an

F Edit Ke ys buttonChanges the key/button setting of the selected XPRESS key. G De lete buttonDeletes the selected XPRESS key. H Initialize buttonRe

About editing XPRESS keysWhat is the XPRESS function?About components that you can operate by XPRESS function (Source component/Video component/Audio

When you press an XPRESS key, the Action list (Start macro) programmed for that key is performed and a screen called "XPRESS display" appear

key."Furthermore, you can edit a Start macro/Exit macro of the programmed XPRESS key in Advanced mode.See alsoCreating a project in Standard mo

oThe source component's remote control setting (pow er button type/learned setting)If an XPRESS key does not w ork properly, delete the XPRESS ke

Change the preset code of a component*1 Editable EditableAdd a component *1*2 Editable EditableChange the key/button setting for a component - Edit

Changing the label of an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can change the label of an XPRESS key.1.Click the "Advanced" tab in the low er left o

Changing the assignment of XPRESS keys (Advanced mode)You can change the assignment of the XPRESS keys displayed on the Remote Commander.1.Click the &

Adding an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can add an XPRESS key, for example, w henever you add or replace a component in your AV system.NoteIf eight XP

oClick and select the number.oWhich input do you select w hen you use "Source com ponent nam e"?oEnter the input name in the text box.oIn w

31.After check ing, click "Cancel."The "Test" dialog box closes, and the screen returns to "Checking the Operations."32.

Editing a Start macro/Exit macro for an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can edit an Action list (Start macro/Exit macro) programmed for an XPRESS key.1.

Changing the key/button setting for an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can change the setting of a key/button programmed for an XPRESS key.1.Click the &

Copying an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can copy an XPRESS key.By copying an XPRESS key, you can create another XPRESS key that includes the same set

Deleting an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can delete unnecessary XPRESS keys.Delete an XPRESS key w hen it is no longer necessary or w hen the program

Initializing the settings of an XPRESS key (Advanced mode)You can return the settings of an XPRESS key to the initial settings.The settings to be clea

Delete an XPRESS key Editable EditableInitialize the settings of an XPRESS key - EditableSetting a Timer/Air-Slide/System ControlChange the Timer fun

Changing the Timer/Air-Slide/System Control settings (Advanced mode)The Macro edit area in Advanced mode displays the follow ing items.A Edit Timer bu

About the Timer/Air-Slide/System Control functionAbout the Timer functionAbout the Air-Slide functionAbout the System Control functionAbout the Timer

Advanced mode allow s you to set a macro (Action list) for each of four System Control buttons and four System Control keys. This is called a "Sy

Changing the Timer function (Advanced mode)The Timer function allow s you to set the Remote Commander to operate a series of actions, called a macro (

Changing an Air-Slide's settings (Advanced mode)You can set a macro (Action list) for each pattern of an Air-Slide to operate. (Air-Slide macro)1

Changing a System Control setting (Advanced mode)You can set a macro (Action list) for a System Control button/key to operate (System Control macro).

About projectsAX Remote Editor allow s you to manage the Remote Commander settings as a "project."When you first install AX Remote Editor, t

Creating a project in Standard mode (New Project Wizard)Perform the follow ing steps to create a project in Standard mode follow ing the "New Pr

Setting a project nameYou can create a project in Standard mode.In the first step, set the project name.1.Click "File" on the m e nu bar, th

Setting componentsThe "Component Settings" screen in the "New Project" w izard allow s you to make various settings for component

Connecting the Remote Commander to your PCYou can connect the Remote Commander (RM-AX4000) to your PC w ith the supplied USB mini cable. When you chec

The "Component Settings - Programming the Preset Codes of Components (SOLUTION)" screen reappears, and the second component setting starts.R

Setting XPRESS keysThe "XPRESS Settings" screen in the "New Project" w izard allow s you to make various settings for XPRESS keys

12.Enter the follow ing inform ation regarding the input selection of the video com ponent, then click "Ne xt".oWhat is the total num ber of

29.Click "Send."The signal programmed for the Remote Commander as a Start macro is sent to the AV component. Check if the AV component w ork

Downloading the settings to the Remote CommanderThe "Data Dow nload to Remote" screen of the "New Project" w izard allow s you to

Creating a project in Advanced modeYou can create a project in Advanced mode.1.Click "File" on the m e nu bar, then select "New ."

Saving a projectYou can save the project you are editing on your PC.Saving a project under a different nameSaving a projectSaving a project under a di

Opening a projectYou can open a saved project and display it on AX Remote Editor.1.Click "File" on the m e nu bar, then select "Open.&q

Entering a user name and comments for a projectYou can enter a user name and comments for the project you are editing.1.Click "File" on the

Checking the settings on the EmulatorYou can confirm on the PC screen that the settings made on AX Remote Editor w ill w ork properly.1.Connect the Re