Remote control system for audio/video system

Claim 1

A remote control system for an audio/video system including a plurality of audio/video (A/V) devices, comprising: a) first remote control signal emitting means having a plurality of switches for emitting a plurality of first remote control signals, each of which is provided for designating and for operating one of the A/V devices; and b) an A/V system control unit for controlling said plurality of A/V devices including 1) receiving means for receiving each of the first remote control signals, 2) code determining means responsive to a first remote control signal received by said receiving means, for determining a designation code for each of said A/V devices designated by said first remote control signal, 3) operational mode setting means, having means for storing a plurality of sequential operation signals and being responsive to said designation code, said operational mode setting means for setting a sequential operation signal which sequentially operates each designated A/V device and any A/V devices associated therewith, and 4) second remote control signal emitting means for emitting a second remote control signal dependent on the set sequential operation signal which sequentially operates the designated A/V device and any A/V devices associated therewith in accordance with the set operation signal.