Operating Sony Components - Sony STR-DA7100ES Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Sony
components
The CONTROL A1II Control
System
The CONTROL A1II Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection.
Note
Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when the
CONTROL A1II jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running "MD
Editor" or a similar application. Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1II system which
is now the standard system for the Sony 300
disc CD changer and other recent Sony
components. Components with CONTROL
A1 jacks are compatible with components
with CONTROL A1II, and can be connected
to each other. Basically, the majority of the
functions available with the CONTROL A1
control system will be available with the
CONTROL A1II control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1II jacks, the
number of functions that can be controlled
may be limited depending on the component.
For detailed information, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component(s).
If you have a Sony CD changer with
a COMMAND MODE selector
If your CD changer's COMMAND MODE
selector can be set to CD 1, CD 2, or CD 3, be
sure to set the command mode to "CD 1" and
connect the changer to the CD jacks on the
amplifier (receiver).
If, however, you have a Sony CD changer with
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the command mode to
"CD 2" and connect the changer to the VIDEO
2 jacks on the amplifier (receiver).
Connections
You can connect up to 10 CONTROL A1II
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. Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the respective component for
details.)
Example
Amplifier CD MD
(Receiver) player deck
In the CONTROL A1II control system, the
control signals flow both ways, so there is no
distinction between IN and OUT jacks. If a
component has more than one CONTROL
A1II jack, you can use either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a connecting cord as an
accessory. In this case, use the connecting cord
for your connection.
When using a commercially available cord,
use a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord less than 2
meters long, with no resistance.
Tape Other
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