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Sony TA-DK2 Operating Instructions Manual

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2-894-123-12 (2)
Integrated
Stereo Amplifier
Operating Instructions
TA-DK2
©2006 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-894-123-12 (2) Integrated Stereo Amplifier Operating Instructions TA-DK2 ©2006 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of fire or electric • The instructions in this manual are for model shock, do not expose this apparatus to TA-DK2. Check your model number by looking at rain or moisture. the lower right corner of the front panel. In this...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started Using the Remote Description and location of parts ....4 Changing button assignments......29 1: Installing speakers........11 2: Connecting speakers ....... 12 Additional Information 3: Connecting the audio/video Precautions ..........30 components ..........13 Troubleshooting...........31 4: Preparing the amplifier and the remote... 16 Specifications ..........33 5: Selecting the speaker system ....

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Description and location of parts Front panel HIGH HIGH HIGH CONTROL D.B.F.B. MASTER VOLUME DISPLAY KARAOKE ON/OFF VOCAL SELECT MUTING MUSIC VOLUME ECHO LEVEL INPUT SELECTOR MIC 1 VOL MIC 2 VOL SCORE ECHO ECHO BALANCE SPEAKERS DELAY REPEAT (OFF/A/B/A+B) MIC 1...
  • Page 5 Name Function N SPEAKERS Press to select OFF, A, B, (OFF/A/B/A+B) A+B of the front speakers (page 17). O BALANCE L/R Press to adjust the front speakers balance level. P ECHO REPEAT Press to adjust the +/– microphone’s echo repeat times (page 27).
  • Page 6 About the indicators on the display SP A SP B SLEEP Name Function A Playback Indicate that audio signal is channel output from the front left indicators speaker, front right speaker and sub woofer. Sub Woofer Front Left Front Right B SP A/SP B Lights up according to the speaker system used.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear panel MIC OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN FRONT A FRONT B SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS A AUDIO INPUT section AUDIO IN Connects to a White (L) jack Super Audio CD or CD player, etc.

  • Page 8: Remote Commander

    Press to turn on or off the You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU011 (on/standby) Sony audio/video to operate the amplifier and to control the Sony components that the remote is audio/video components that the remote is assigned to operate (page 29).
  • Page 9 Name Function Name Function G D.SKIP N MENU Press to skip disc of the CD Press to display the menus of player or DVD player (multi- the VCR, DVD player, or disc changer only). satellite tuner on the TV screen. Then, use the control H DVD MENU Press to display the menu of buttons to perform menu...
  • Page 10 Name Function T Numeric Press to buttons – select track numbers of the (number 5 CD player or DVD player. Press 0/10 to select track number 10. – select channel numbers of the VCR or satellite tuner. Press the numeric buttons and TV (M) at the same time to select the TV channels.

  • Page 11: 1: Installing Speakers

    1: Installing speakers This amplifier allows you to use a 2.1 channel system (2 front speakers and one sub woofer). AFront speaker (Left) BFront speaker (Right) CSub woofer Since the sub woofer does not emit highly directional signals, you can place it wherever you want.

  • Page 12: 2: Connecting Speakers

    2: Connecting speakers SPEAKERS FRONT B AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN FRONT A FRONT B SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS A Monaural audio cord (not supplied) B Speaker cord (not supplied) AFront speaker A (L) If you have an additional front speaker system, connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B BFront speaker A (R)

  • Page 13: 3: Connecting The Audio/Video Components

    3: Connecting the audio/video components How to hook up your components This section describes how to hook up your components to this amplifier. Before you begin, refer to “Component to be connected” below for the pages which describe how to connect the audio/video components.

  • Page 14: Connecting Audio Components

    Connecting audio components The following illustration shows how to connect audio components such as Super Audio CD player, CD player, etc. Super Audio CD player/CD player MIC OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN FRONT A FRONT B SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1...

  • Page 15: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting video components The following illustration shows how to connect video components such as DVD player, satellite tuner or VCR. Satellite tuner MIC OUTPUT AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN FRONT A FRONT B SA-CD/CD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 WOOFER SPEAKERS...

  • Page 16: 4: Preparing The Amplifier And The Remote

    Performing initial setup 4: Preparing the amplifier operations and the remote Before using the amplifier for the first time, initialize the amplifier by performing the Connecting the AC power cord following procedure. This procedure can also be used to return settings you have made to their factory defaults.

  • Page 17: 5: Selecting The Speaker System

    Inserting batteries into the 5: Selecting the speaker remote system Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the RM-AAU011 remote commander. You can select the front speakers you want to Observe the correct polarity when installing drive. batteries. Be sure to use the buttons on the amplifier for this operation.

  • Page 18: Playback

    Press MASTER VOL +/– to Playback adjust the volume. You can also use MASTER VOLUME on Selecting a component the amplifier. SYSTEM STANDBY To mute the sound VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD Press MUTING. KARAOKE SCORE KEY CONTROL The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

  • Page 19: Listening/Watching A Component

    Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD • The operation is described for a player, then place the disc on the tray. Sony Super Audio CD player. • Refer to the operating Turn on the amplifier. instructions supplied with the Super Audio CD player or CD Press SA-CD/CD.
  • Page 20 Watching a DVD TV ?/1 TV/VIDEO SLEEP SYSTEM STANDBY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD KARAOKE SCORE KEY CONTROL VOCAL BALANCE SELECT WOOFER HIGH HIGH HIGH CONTROL D.B.F.B. MASTER VOLUME D.B.F.B. DISPLAY D.SKIP KARAOKE ON/OFF VOCAL SELECT MUTING >10/ DVD MENU 0/10 ENTER CLEAR...

  • Page 21: Amplifier Operations

    Sub woofer level Amplifier Operations You can adjust the sub woofer level to suit your preference. Adjusting the speaker VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SA-CD/CD level KARAOKE SCORE KEY CONTROL Front speaker balance level VOCAL BALANCE SELECT WOOFER SUBWOOFER +/– You can adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

  • Page 22: Karaoke Operations

    Dynamic Bass Feedback Karaoke Operations (D.B.F.B.) You can reinforce the bass and treble of the Using the karaoke selected input. You can enjoy karaoke by singing along with the selected input. D.B.F.B. D.B.F.B. Be sure to use buttons on the amplifier for this D.SKIP operation.
  • Page 23 Turn MIC 1 VOL or MIC 2 VOL to Adjusting the music adjust the microphone volume You can adjust the music volume level and level. music tone of the selected input. Turn MIC 1 Tone knobs or MIC 2 x Music volume control Tone knobs to adjust the Lets you adjust the music volume level microphone tone level.

  • Page 24: Settings For The Advance Karaoke Function

    Notes Settings for the advance • This parameter is valid only when karaoke function is ON. karaoke function • Depending on the audio format of the disc, the vocal may not be cut off perfectly even though you have set the vocal select to “V. OFF”. In this case, You can enjoy more advance karaoke function select the audio format you want on the connected by adjusting the following karaoke settings.
  • Page 25 Key control Scoring system Lets you change the pitch of the music to suit Lets you know the score from singing a song. your vocal range. This score calculation is based on 2 criteria: – Comparison between the pitch of the voice SYSTEM STANDBY input through microphone to the original VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...

  • Page 26: Adjusting Echo Effect

    Tips Adjusting echo effect • You can also view your score by pressing DISPLAY on the amplifier. • If you sing along with a AUDIO CD or any 2 There are 3 types of echo effect you can adjust. channel stereo sources, we recommend you to set Be sure to use button on the amplifier for this the vocal select to “V.
  • Page 27 Digital echo delay timing Echo repetition Lets you adjust the echo from the microphone Lets you adjust the echo from the microphone that can be varied into different delay of times. in different repeat of times. HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH HIGH CONTROL...

  • Page 28: Other Operations

    Using the sleep timer Other Operations You can set the amplifier to turn off Changing the display automatically at a specified time. Press SLEEP repeatedly while the You can check the selected function, etc., by changing the information on the display. power is on.

  • Page 29: Using The Optional Karaoke Scoring System

    Using the optional Using the Remote karaoke scoring system Changing button If you have a karaoke component with karaoke assignments scoring system (for example, DVD- KARAOKE), you can view your karaoke You can change the factory settings of the score on your TV screen using the MIC OUT input buttons to suit the components in your jack on this amplifier.

  • Page 30: Additional Information

    The operating voltage is indicated on the DSS (Digital Satellite Receiver) nameplate on the back of the amplifier. Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 2 or VTR 3 • The unit is not disconnected from the AC setting which correspond to 8 mm and VHS power source (mains) as long as it is respectively.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    (are) fully inserted into the such as alcohol or benzine. jacks on both the amplifier and the component. If you have any questions or problems concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. continued...

  • Page 32: Remote Control

    • Move your audio components away from If the problem persist the TV. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if • The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them service personnel changes some parts during with a cloth slightly moistened with repair, these parts may be retained.

  • Page 33: Specifications

    General Power requirements Specifications Area code Power requirements 220 – 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Amplifier section Models of area code SP, RU3, TH6 SP, RU3, TH6 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Stereo Power Output Power consumption 6 ohms 1 kHz, THD 1% 70 W + 70 W Area code Power consumption...

  • Page 34: Index

    Index Adjusting the music Satellite tuner music tone 23 connecting 15 music volume control 23 Scoring system 25 Selecting component 18 speaker system 17 CD player Sleep Timer 28 connecting 14 Speaker playback 19 connecting 12 Changing the display 28 installing 11 level adjustment 21 Super Audio CD player...
  • Page 36 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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