Table Of Contents - Sony TA-VA8ES Operating Instructions Manual

About This Manual
The instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the amplifier. You can
also use the controls on the remote if
they have the same or similar names as
those on the amplifier.
• The "Remote Button Descriptions"
section on page 27 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
• The following icons are used in this
manual:
Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.
This amplifier incorporates the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"Dolby ," the double-D symbol a,
"AC-3" and "Pro Logic" are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Audio Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
TV/VCR Hookups 7
AC Hookups 8
Before You Use Your Amplifier 8
Amplifier Operations
Selecting a Component 9
Indexing Programme Sources 10
Recording 11
Using the Sleep Timer 12
Using Surround Sound
Introduction 13
Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 13
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15
Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields 16
Customizing the Sound Fields 17
Advanced Remote Operations
Operating One Component While Using Another
(background operation) 20
Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 20
Programming the Remote 21
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 22
Specifications 23
Glossary 24
Rear Panel Descriptions
Remote Button Descriptions
Index
28
26
27
GB
F
3 GB