Sony STR-DE845 Operating Instructions Manual page 52

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Connections
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in series to the
CONTROL A 1It jacks on the back of each component. You
can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 II compatible
components in any order. However, you can connect on]v
one of each type of component (i.e., l CD player, 1 MD
deck, 1 tape deck and l receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD player or
MD deck, depending on the model. Reler to the operating
instructions supplied with the respective component for
details.)
Example
Amplifier CD MD Tape Other
(Receiver) player deck 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 AI n
jack, you can use either one, or connect different
components to each jack.
Jacksand connectionexamples
MD deck
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1
and CONTROL AIII jacks. For details regarding
particular connections or setup options, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the component(s).
About the connecting cord
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 (like the Sony RK-G69HG).
Basic Functions
The CONTROL A1 It functions will operate as long as the
component you want to operate is turned on, even if all of
the other connected components
are not turned
on.
Automatic function selection
When you connect a CONTROL Alli compatible Sony
amplifier (or receiver) to other Sony components using
monaural mini-plug cords, tile function selector on the
amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the
correct input when you press the play button on one of
the connected components.
Notes
• You must connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier
(receiver) using a monaural mini-plug cord in order to take
advantage of the automatic function selection feature.
• This fur.ction only works when the compot'tertts are connected
to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on
the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the
names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
Operating Instructions supplied with the receiven
• When recording, do not play any components other than the
recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection
to operate.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized recording
between the selected source and recorder components.
1 Set the function selector on the amplifier (or
receiver) to the source component.
2 Set the source component to pause mode (make
sure both the IP- and II indicators light together).
3 Set the recorder component to the REC-PAUSE
mode.
4
Press PAUSE on the recorder component.
The source component is released from the pause
mode, and recording begins shortly thereafter.
When playback ends from the source component,
recording stops.
Notes
• Do not set more than one component to the pause mode.
• Certain recorder components may be equipped with a special
synchronized recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 II
Control System, like "CD Synchro Dubbing". In this case, refer
to the Operating Instructions supplied with the recorder
component.
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