Updated 7 December 2010
THIS THREAD IS INTENDED AS A REFERENCE SOURCE FOR OWNERS OF SONY RECEIVERS. PLEASE DO NOT POST QUESTIONS HERE. If your receiver is new or and/or not listed here, see your owner's manual. For the receiver, see the section "Adjustments using the SET UP button", usually around page 35-40, and for the remote, see "Selecting the mode of the remote". Listed below are the procedures for changing your
receiver and its
remote to AV1.
THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE SONY RECEIVERS LISTED ARE FACTORY PRESET FOR AV2, AND UNIVERSAL REMOTES REQUIRE THE AV1 SETTING TO OPERATE THE RECEIVER. The AV1 setting for the
receiver must be changed on the
receiver; it cannot be done by using the
remote (except as noted).
NOTE: Both the
receiver and the
remote must be set to the same command mode in order to use the original
remote. Some
receivers sold outside of the U. S. use different
remotes than the US models, so all instructions may not apply to non/US
receivers.
You can find your receiver or remote more easily by using the search function (CTRL + F) Procedures are given for the following
Receivers and Home Theater Systems:
HT-4800DP (STR-K4800P), HT-4850DP and HT-5800DP (STR-K5800P
receiver and RM-PP760
remote)
HT-6600DP (STR-K850P
receiver)
HT-6800DP (STR-K6800P
receiver and RM-PP860
remote)
HT-7000DH and HT-7550DH (STR-K7000
receiver and RM-AAP012
remote)
HT-DDW650 (STR-K650P
receiver)
HT-DDW660 (STR-K660P
receiver), HT-DDW665 (STR-K665P
receiver), HT-DDW670 (STR-K670P
receiver) and HT-DDW675 (STR-K675P
receiver): (No procedures are given in the manual, but users report the procedures for HT-DDW650 [STR-K650P
receiver] will work. The info for the STR-K650P
remote also applies to the RM-U66
remote supplied with the STR-K660P, the RM-AAU002
remote supplied with the STR-K670P, and the RM-AAU004
remote supplied with the STR-K675P, meaning you cannot change the command mode on the
remote)
HT-DDW700 (STR-K700
receiver and RM-AAU006
remote)
HT-DDW740 (STR-K740P
receiver)
HT-DDW750 (STR-DE495P and STR-K750P
receiver)
HT-DDW760 (STR-K760P
receiver) US model with RM-U755
remote: I don't think you can change either the
receiver or the
remote for the US model. If anyone knows how, let me know.
HT-DDW760 (STR-K760P
receiver) Non-US model with RM-PP760
remoteHT-DDW840 (STR-K840P
receiver)
HT-DDW850 (STR-K850P
receiver)
HT-DDW870 (STR-K870P
receiver)
HT-DDW900 (STR-K900
receiver) and RM-AAP013
remoteHT-DDW995 (STR-K995
receiver) and RM-AAP017
remote HT-V1000DP (STR-K650P
receiver)
STR-DA1000ES, STR-DA1200ES, STR-DA2000ES, STR-DA2100ES, STR-DA3000ES, STR-DA3100ES, STR-DA3200ES, STR-DA5000ES, STR-DA7100ES, STR-DA9000ES
STR-DA2400(DG920), STR-DA3400, STR-DA4400, STR-DA5400, and STR-DA6400
STR-DA2800ES You can
click here to see the procedures for this
receiver.
STR-DA3600ES, 4600ES, 5600ES
STR-DA3ES and STR-DA5ES: See Note 1 below
STR-DA4ES, STR-DA7ES
STR-DB790, STR-DB795
STR-DB870 and STR-DB1070: See Note 1 below,
STR-DB1080
STR-DE485
STR-DE585, STR-DE595, STR-DE597
STR-DE598 (I can't find anything in the manual, but a member has reported that the
receiver can be switched between AV1/AV2 by pressing and holding enter, then pressing the power button)
STR-DE675 (does not appear to have AV1/AV2 capability so no change is required)
STR-DE685, STR-DE695, STR-DE697, STR-DE698 (with RM-AAP001
remote)
STR-DE875, STR-DE885, STR-DE895, STR-DE897, STR-DE898
STR-DE945 (
remote only-no instructions given for the
receiver; I think the
remote does the changing)
STR-DE975, STR-DE985, STR-DE995, STR-DE997, STR-DE998
STR-DE1075
STR-DG500, STR-DG600, STR-DG710, STR-DG800, STR-DG900, STR-DG910, STR-DG1000
STR-DN1000
STR-DN1010
Note 1: The initial setting for the STR-DA3ES, STR-DA5ES, STR-DB870 (except area code CEL), and STR-DB1070
receivers is AV1, so be sure your
remote is also set to AV1
RECEIVERS: HT-DDW760 Non-US model only (STR-K760P receiver and RM-PP760 remote), HT-4800DP (STR-K4800DP, HT-4850DP, HT-5800DP (STR-K5800P receiver and RM-PP760 remote), HT6800DP (STR-K6800P), STR-DA2100ES, STR-DE597, STR-DE598, STR-DE697, STR-DE698, STR-DE897, STR-DE898, STR-DE997, STR-DE998 On the
Receiver:
1. Press I/O to turn off the power
2. Then, press I/O while pressing ENTER (On the STR-DA2100ES, press I/O while pressing INPUT MODE)
3. Each time you press I/O the Command Mode switches between AV1 and AV2 (initial factory setting is AV2)
On the
remote (except STR-DE997 and STR-DE998): (You cannot change the Command Mode on the STR-DE597 or STR-DE598
remote, so if you want to learn any commands from that
remote, leave your
receiver set at AV2. You will have to learn everything because you cannot use any preprogrammed codes on your
universal remote with this setting. If you don't want to learn anything, or your
universal remote doesn't have learning capability, you can change the
receiver to AV1 and use the
universal remotes programmed codes.):
1. Press AV1 or AV2 while holding down RM SETUP
2. The indicator flashes once (twice for AV2), then the command mode switches
3. To check the command mode of the
remote: Press RM SETUP. The indicator will flash once for AV1 and twice for AV2.
On the
remote for the STR-DE997 and the STR-DE998 and the STR-DA2100ES:
1. Hold down RM Setup and press I/O
2. Move the easy scroll key (Push) to select Main
3. Press Push
4. Move the easy scroll key (Push) to select AV1 or AV2
5. Press Push. The indicator lights once for AV1, twice for AV2, then the command mode switches. You will be able to see your selection (AV1 or AV2) in the display
RECEIVERS: HT-DDW740 (STR-K740P), HT-DDW840 (STR-K840P), STR-DA3ES, STR-DA5ES, STR-DB870 (except area code CEL), STR-DB1070, STR-DE685, STR-DE875, STR-DE885, STR-DE975, STR-DE985, STR-DE1075 On the
Receiver: (except STR-DE485 and STR-DE585)
1. Turn on the
receiver 2. Press Customize (or Setup)
3. Press < or > to select the parameter you want to adjust (in this case, Command Mode)
4. Turn jog dial to select AV1 or AV2
On the
Receiver: STR-DE485, STR-DE585, HT-DDW740 (STR-K740P) and HT-DDW840 (STR-K840P)
1. Press Setup
2. Press Menu < or > to select the parameter
3. Press Menu + or - to select the setting
RECEIVERS: HT-6600DP AND HT-DDW850 (STR-K850P), HT-DDW650 and HT-V1000DP (STR-K650P), HT-DDW750 (STR-DE495P and STR-K750P), HT-DDW870 (STR-K870P), STR-DE595, STR-DE695, STR-DE895, and STR-DE995
(See remote instructions for more information on the STR-K650P, STR-K660P, STR-K670P, STR-K675P, and STR-DE595 receivers) On the
Receiver:
1. Turn off
receiver.
2. Hold down ENTER and press I/O switch to turn on
receiver. COM MODE (AV1 or AV2) appears in the display. Each time you repeat the procedure, the display changes from from AV1 to AV2 or from AV2 to AV1.
REMOTES: (HT-DDW650 and HT-V1000DP (STR-K650P), HT-6600DP (STR-K850P), HT-DDW740 (STR-K740P), HT-DDW750 (STR-DE495P and STR-K750P), HT-DDW840 (STR-K840P), STR-DA3ES, STR-DB870 (except area code CEL), STR-DB1070, STR-DE485/495/585/595 with RM-U306A remote-see note below, STR-DE585 with RM-PP506 remote, STR-DE685, STR-DE695, STR-DE875, STR-DE885, STR-DE895, STR-DE975, STR-DE985, STR-DE995, STR-DE1075: NOTE: (You cannot change the Command Mode on the HT-DDW650 and HT-V1000DP (STR-K650P), the STR-K660P with the U66
remote, the STR-K670P with the RM-AAU002
remote, the STR-K675P with the RM-AAU004
remote, or the STR-DE485/495/585/595 with the RM-U306A
remote, so if you want to learn any commands from that
remote, leave your
receiver set at AV2. You will have to learn everything because you cannot use any preprogrammed codes on your
universal remote with this setting. If you don't want to learn anything, or your
universal remote doesn't have learning capability, you can change the
receiver to AV1 and use the
universal remotes programmed codes.
On the
Remote:
1. Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing the USE MODE.
2. The indicator lights once for AV1 or twice for AV2, then the command mode switches.
3. To check the Command Mode: Press USE MODE. The indicator lights once for AV1, twice for AV2.
RECEIVERS AND REMOTES: STR-DA3ES AND STR-DA5ES (REMOTE ONLY), STR-DA4ES, STR-DA7ES, STR-DB1080 On the
Receiver:
1. Press Customize to select the customize menu
2. Press cursor buttons < or > to select parameter (in this case, command mode)
3. Turn jog dial to adjust selected parameter (AV1 or AV2)
On the
Remote (except RM-LP211 and RM-LJ305):
1. Press Use Mode momentarily-command mode buttons will light 5 times
2. Press AV System 1 button-button lights 5 times
On the RM-LP211
remote (furnished with the STR-DA4ES and STR-DB1080
receiver) the RM-LJ304
remote (furnished with the STR-DE945
receiver) and the RM-LJ305
remote (furnished with the STR-DA3ES and STR-DA5ES
receivers):
1. Press Set Up. The Set Up list appears.
2. Move the easy scroll key to select "Command Mode", then press the key to enter the selection
3. (RM-LP211 only) Move the easy scroll key to select "Main Room", then press the key to enter the selection
4. Move the easy scroll key to select "AV System 1" or "AV System 2", then press the key to enter the selection.
5. Move the easy scroll key to select "Yes", then press the key to enter the selection
RECEIVERS AND REMOTES: STR-DA1000ES, STR-DA2000ES, STR-DA3000ES, STR-DA3100ES, STR-DA5000ES, STR-DA9000ES, STR-DB790, STR-DB795, STR-DG710 (not in manual but reported by member, see note for RM-AAU014 remote)On the
Receiver:
1. Turn off
receiver2. Press and hold the INPUT button
3. Press the power button to toggle AV modes
On the RM-AAU014
remote supplied with the STR-DG710, it doesn't look like the command mode can be changed, so if you want to learn any commands from that
remote, leave your
receiver set at AV2. You will have to learn everything because you cannot use any preprogrammed codes on your
universal remote with this setting. If you don't want to learn anything, or your
universal remote doesn't have learning capability, you can change the
receiver to AV1 and use the
universal remotes programmed codes.
On the RM-LG112
Remote:
1. Press I/O while holding down USE MODE
2. Move the easy scroll key to select "Main", then press the key to enter the selection
3. Move the easy scroll key to select AV1 or AV2, then press the key to enter the selection
(the use mode button lights once for AV1 (or twice for AV2), then the command mode switches
On the RM-PP412
Remote (STR-DB790):
1. Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing USE MODE or INPUT MODE
2. The indicator lights once for AV1 or twice for AV2, then the command mode switches.
3. To check the Command Mode: Press USE MODE. The indicator lights once for AV1, twice for AV2.
On the RM-PP413
Remote (STR-DB795), the RM-AAP001
Remote (HT-DDW870 with STR-K870P
receiver) and the RM-US106A
Remote (STR-DA3100ES):
1. Press AV1 or AV2 while pressing RM SETUP
2. The indicator lights once for AV1 or twice for AV2, then the command mode switches.
3. To check the Command Mode: Press USE MODE. The indicator lights once for AV1, twice for AV2.
RECEIVER AND REMOTE: STR-DA7100ES On the
receiver:
1. Turn off the
receiver2. Press and hold 2CH
3. Turn on the
receiver4. Each time you do this the command mode will cnange between AV1 and AV2
On the
Remote:
1. Press RM Setup
2. Move the easy scroll key to select Command Mode
3. Move the easy scroll key to select MAIN
4. Move the easy scroll key to select AV1 or AV2 and press the key to enter the selection
RECEIVERS AND REMOTES: STR-DA3200ES, STR-DG500, STR-DG600, STR-DG800, STR-DG900, STR-DG910, STR-DG1000, and HT-7000DH and HT-7550DH with STR-K7000 receiverNote: The procedures for the STR-DG500, STR-DG600, STR-DG900, STR-DG910, and HT-7000DH and HT-7550DH with STR-K7000
receivers are not in the manual but have been reported by users as correct.
On the
receiver (except the STR-DA3200ES and STR-DG1000):
1. Press and hold the INPUT MODE (STR-DG500, STR-DG600 and STR-DG800) or the INPUT (HT-7000DH AND HT-7550DH) button.
2. While holding the INPUT MODE or INPUT button, press the Power (I/O) button.
3. Each time you do this, the command mode will toggle between AV1 and AV2.
On the STR-DA1200ES, STR-DA3200ES, and STR-DG1000
receivers:
1. Turn on the
receiver while pressing 2CH
2. When the Command Mode is set to "AV2", "Command Mode AV2" appears on the display
3. When the Command Mode is set to "AV1", "Command Mode AV1" appears on the display
That's all it says, so I assume that each time you perform this operation it will toggle between AV1 and AV2.
On the
remote (STR-DG500 with AAU005 and STR-DG600 with AAP012
remotes): I don't think you can change the command mode on the
remote, so if you want to learn any commands from that
remote, leave your
receiver set at AV2. You will have to learn everything because you cannot use any preprogrammed codes on your
universal remote with this setting. If you don't want to learn anything, or your
universal remote doesn't have learning capability, you can change the
receiver to AV1 and use the
universal remotes programmed codes.
On the
remote (STR-DG800 with RM-AAP008
remote only). On the STR-DG900 with AAL002 and STR-DG910 with AAP-016, this procedure has not been reported as working, so if anyone tries it, let me know if it works or not by posting at the end of this thread.
1. Press RM Setup. The RM Setup indicator flashes.
2. Press the numeric button 1 for AV1 or 2 for AV2. The RM Setup indicator lights up.
3. Press Enter. The RM Setup indicator slowly flashes twice and the command mode switches.
On the
remote (STR-DA1200ES WITH RM-AAP015
remote, STR-DA3200ES and STR-DG1000 with RM-AAL003 only):
1. Press I/O while pressing RM Setup. The RM Setup button flashes.
2. Press the numeric button (1) for AV1 or the numeric button (2) for AV2.
3. Press ENTER when the RM setup button lights up. The RM Setup indicator slowly flashes twice and the command mode switches.
On the
remote (HT-7000DH and HT-7550DH with STR-K7000
receiver and RM-AAP012
remote only):
This procedure is not in the manual, but was reported by a user as correct:
1. Press and hold RM SETUP until it flashes twice.
2. While still holding RM SETUP, press VIDEO 1. The RM SETUP button will flash once for AV1.
3. You are done. You DO NOT have to press ENTER.
If you press VIDEO 2, the RM SETUP button will flash twice and the
remote will be set to AV2.
RECEIVER AND REMOTE: HT-DDW700 (STR-K700 receiver) This procedure was reported by Mr. Mod from the service manual:
On the
receiver:
1. While depressing the MOVIE button, press the power I/O
button to turn on the main power.
2. Either the message “C.MODE.AV 1” or “C.MODE.AV 2”
appears.
On the
remote: I don't think you can change the command mode on the
remote, so if you want to learn any commands from that
remote, leave your
receiver set at AV2. You will have to learn everything because you cannot use any preprogrammed codes on your
universal remote with this setting. If you don't want to learn anything, or your
universal remote doesn't have learning capability, you can change the
receiver to AV1 and use the
universal remotes programmed codes.
RECEIVER AND REMOTE: HT-DDW900 with STR-K900 receiver and RM-AAP013 remote AND HT-DDW995with STR-K995 receiver and AAP017 remote (see this post for HT-DDW950 [Link: remotecentral.com] The procedures are not given in the manual, but a member has reported that the following will work:
On the
receiver (STR-K900 and STR-K995):
1. Press and hold the INPUT MODE button.
2. While holding the INPUT MODE button, press the Power (I/O) button.
3. Each time you do this, the command mode will toggle between AV1 and AV2.
On the
remote (RM-AAP013 Not verified for the AAP-017
remote but same method should work-let me know if it doesn't):
1. Press VIDEO1 button (for AV1) or the VIDEO2 button (for AV2) while pressing the RM SET UP button
2. The RM SET UP button flashes once for AV1 or twice for AV2, then the command mode switches.
On the
receiver:
Turn on the
receiver while pressing 2CH/A.Direct Button
When the Command Mode is set to "AV2", "Command Mode AV2" appears on the display
When the Command Mode is set to "AV1", "Command Mode AV1" appears on the display
ON THE REMOTES LISTED BELOW:To switch the command mode of the RM-AAP024 Main
Remote for the STR-DA2400 (STR-DG920), as this is all the info i have at the moment on the
remotes.
1. Hold down the RM Setup key first then press The I/O key. The RM Setup button flashes and the shift button indicator lights up.
2. Press 1 or 2 while the RM Setup button flashing.
a. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV System 1.
b. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV System 2.
3. Press ENT/MEM when the RM Setup button lights up.
a. The RM Setup button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is complete.
To switch the command mode of the RM-AAU039
RemotePress and hold "Display", then press and hold "MUTING" and the "+" at the same time
NOTE FOR STA-DA5000ES AND STR-DA9000ES: For STR-DA5000ES and STR-DA9000ES, the command mode of the
remote is automatically set to match the
receiver when you perform the AMP REGIST operation again.
RECEIVER AND REMOTE: STR-DA3600ES, 4600ES, 5600ES with remotes RM-AAL034, RM-AAL035, RM-AAL036, RM-AAL031, RM-AAL032 and RM-AAU039, RM-AAU061 The following information was provided by Mr Mod, for which we extend our grateful appreciation. Again.
STR-DA3600ES, 4600ES, 5600ES
While holding down 2CH/A.DIRECT, press Pwr to turn on the
receiver.
When the command mode is set to “AV2,”
“C. MODE AV2” appears on the display.
When the command mode is set to “AV1,”
“C. MODE AV1” appears on the display.
Multifunction
remote (RM-AAL034, RM-AAL035, RM-AAL036, RM-AAL031, RM-AAL032)
1 Press Pwr while pressing RM SET UP.
The AMP and ZONE buttons flash.
2 Press AMP.
The ZONE button goes off, the AMP button keeps flashing and the SHIFT button lights up.
3 Press the numeric button 1 or 2 while the AMP button is flashing.
When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 1. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV SYSTEM 2.
The AMP button lights up.
4 Press ENTER.
The AMP button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is
completed.
Simple
Remote (RM-AAU039, RM-AAU061)
Press MUTING and at the same time while pressing DISPLAY.
RECEIVER AND REMOTE: STR-DN1000 with RM-AAP040 remote and STR-DN1010 with the RM-AAP051 remoteThe following information was provided by several members, since it is not in the manual.
On the STR-DN1000
receiver:
1. On the
receiver, while pressing the [MUTING] and [MUSIC] buttons, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power. This information is posted in
this thread.2. Either the message "C. MODE AV1" or "C. MODE AV2" appears. Select the desired mode.
On the STR-DN1010
receiver:
On the
receiver, while pressing the [MUTING] and [DIMMER] buttons, press the [POWER] button to turn on the main power. This information is posted in
this POST.On the
remote (RM-AAP040 AND RM-AAP051): A member has reported that the procedure for the RM-AAP024 works for the RM-AAP040 also in this post
[Link: remotecentral.com] so I am repeating the procedure here.
1. Hold down the RM Setup key first then press The I/O key. The RM Setup button flashes and the shift button indicator lights up.
2. Press 1 or 2 while the RM Setup button flashing.
a. When you press 1, the command mode is set to AV System 1.
b. When you press 2, the command mode is set to AV System 2.
3. Press ENT/MEM when the RM Setup button lights up.
a. The RM Setup button flashes twice, then the command mode setting process is complete.
Last edited by Ron Aronson on July 10, 2014 23:16.