Sony MDS-PC2 Operating Instructions Manual page 40

About the CONTROL A1 Control System
Connecting the CONTROL A1
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cord in series to the
CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of the each component.
You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible
components in any order. However, you can connect only
one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1 MD
deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD player* or
MD deck, depending on the model. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component.)
* When a personal computer is connected, be sure to connect only one
CD player to the deck and set CD player's command mode to "1".
Example
Amplifier CD player MD deck Tape deck
(Received)
IN the CONTROL A1 control system, the control signals
flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN and OUT
jacks. If a component has more than one CONTROL A1
jack, you can use either one, or connect different
components to each jacks.
Jacks and connection examples
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1
and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding
particular connections or setup options, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with component(s).
About the connection cable
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are
supplied with a connecting cable as an accessory. In this
case, use the connecting cable for your connection. When
using a commercially available cable, use a monaural (2P)
mini-plug cord less than 2 meters long, with no resistance
(like the Sony RK-G69HG).
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Control System
Other
component
CD player
MD deck
Connecting a personal computer
Connect the CONTROL A1 jack on the rear panel of the
deck using the monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (supplied)
and connector (supplied). For details, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the MD Editor 2
software.
Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1
Control System
Automatic function selection
When you connect CONTROL A1 compatible Sony
components using monaural (2P) mini-plug cord, the
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)
automatically switches to the correct input when you
press the play button on one of the connected
components.
(If you press H on the MD deck while the CD is playing,
the function selector on the amplifier switched from the
CD to MD.)
Notes:
• This function only works when the components are connected
to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on
the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the
name of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other than the
recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection
to operate.
Synchro-recording
This function lets you perform synchro-recording between
the MD deck and selected source component.
1
Set the source selector on the amplifier (or
receiver) to the source component.
2
Set the source component to pause mode (make
sure both the H and X indicators light together).
3
Press z to set the deck to recording pause mode.
4
Press H on the deck.
The source component is released from the pause
mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter.
When the playback ends from the source component,
recording stops.
Note
Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.