Using Tile Control Aiii Control System - Sony CDP-CX455 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the CONTROLAIII
control system
This player is compatible with the CONTROL AIII
Control System.
The CONTROL AIII control system was designed to
sii-nplif_7 the operation of audio systems composed of
separate Sony components. CONTROL AIII
connections provide a path for the transmission of
control signals that enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with integrated
systems.
Currently, CONTROL A 1II connections between a
Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and
cassette deck provide automatic fun_ tion selection and
synchronized recording.
In the f\lture tile CONTROL AIII connection will work
as a multiflmction bus allowing you to control various
flmctions for each component.
Note
The CONTROL AIII control system is designed to maintain
upward compatibility as the control system is upgraded to
handle new functions. In this case, however, older
components will not be compatible with the new functions.
CONTROL AIII and CONTROL A1 compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the
CONTROL AIII which is the standard system in the Sony 300
disc CD changer and other recent Sony components.
Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL AllIjacks, and can be connected
to each other. Basically, the majority of the flmctions available
with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with
the CONTROL AIlI control system. However, when making
connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks
and components with CONTROL AllIjacks, the number of
functions that can be controlled may be limited depending on
the component. For detailed infiormation, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the component(s).
Connecting the CONTROL AIII control
system
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug eables in series to the
CONTROL A III jaeks on tile back of eaeh eomponent.
You can connect up to ten CONTROL AIII compatible
conlponents 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 tile model. Refbr to the operating
instructions supplied with tile respective coinponent
for details.)
Example
Amplifier CD MD Other
player deck component
In the CONTROL AIII 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 A l II jack, you can
use either one, or connect different components to each jack.
About the connecting cable
When a CONTROL AII] compatible component is not
supplied with a connecting cable, use a commercially
available monaural (2P) mini plug cable less than 2 meters
long, with no resistance (such as the Sony RK G69HG).
Basic functions of the CONTROL AIII
control system
Automatic function selection
When you connect CONTROL AIII compatible Sony
components using CONTROL AIlI cables (not supplied), the
function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically
switches to the correct input when you press the play hutton
on one of the connected components.
(For example, when you press _ (play hutton) on the CD
player while the MD deck is playing, the function selector on
the amplifier switches fl'om MD to CD.)
Notes
• This flmction works only when the components are
connected to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to
the names on the f\mction huttons. Certain receivers allow
you to switch the names of the flmction huttons. 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 fkmction
selection to operate.
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