Getting Started; Hookup Overview; Audio Component Hookups - Sony TA-FA777ES Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Hookup Overview

The amplifier allows you to connect and control the
following audio components. Follow the hookup
procedure indicated for each component that you want
to connect.
To learn the location and name of each jack, see "Rear
Panel Descriptions" on page 9.
DAT deck
MD deck
U
SPEAKERS
ON
OFF •
PHONES
Speaker (L)
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect the mains leads of the various
components until all connections are completed.
• Use the audio connecting cords supplied with each
component for hooking up with the amplifier.
Purchase and use optionally available cords as
required.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum
and noise.
• When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure
to match the R(right) and L(left) jacks of the
amplifier to the R and L jacks on the other
components.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview
Here you learn how to connect your audio components
to the amplifier.
TUNER AUX
3
2
1
PHONO
SACD/CD
4 GB
Tape deck Tuner
Super audio
Turntable
CD/CD player
ATTENUATOR
15
21 13 INPUT SELECTOR
AUX
28 11
TAPE 3 SACD/CD
36 9
TAPE 2 / MD TUNER
SOURCE DIRECT
46 7
TAPE 1 / DAT PHONO
55 5
BASS TONE TREBLE BALANCE 66 3
RECOUT SELECTOR
0 0
• • • AUX •
80 1 TAPE2 c 1/3 SACD/CD REC OUT
0
TAPE1 c 2/3 TUNER ON
dB
PHONO
OFF
–10 +10 –10 +10 LEFT RIGHT (AUX, CD, TUNER, PHONO)
Active speaker
Speaker (R)
etc.
TAPE2/MD PRE OUT
TAPE3 TAPE1/DAT
What cords will I need?
Audio connecting cords (not supplied) (1 for each
component and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or
MD deck)
White (L)
Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.
Super audio CD/CD player
Amplifier Super audio CD/CD player
SACD/CD
IN
L
Ç
R
Connecting a Super audio CD/CD player with
balanced connectors
When the player is far from the amplifier, use balanced
cables to minimize interference from external noise.
Balanced cable (Canon XLR-3-32
CONNECTION
or equivalent) (not supplied)
ASSIGNMENT
3
2
1
1: GROUND
2: HOT(+)
3: COLD(–)
Amplifier
AUX INPUT
L
Ç
R
After connecting the balanced cables, set AUX INPUT to
BALANCED.
AUX INPUT
BALANCED
UNBALANCED
Note
Do not use both balanced and unbalanced output connectors
at the same time. If you do, degradation or lack of sound
output may occur.
Tuner
Amplifier
TUNER
IN
L
Ç
R
White (L)
Red (R)
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R
Align arrow with tab.
Press tab to disconnect.
Super audio CD/CD player
BALANCED OUTPUT
L
R
Tuner
OUTPUT
LINE
L
R