Sony STR-DA5ES Operating Instructions Manual page 51

Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL Al II Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, like "CD Synchro Dubbing" on
cassette decks, that require CONTROL
Al II connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL Al II Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL Al II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL Al II connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
In the future, the CONTROL Al II connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Notes
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The CONTROL Al11 Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
- Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL Al11 jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running "MD
Editor" or 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 Al
II
and CONTROL Al
compatibility
The CONTROL Al control system has been
updated to the CONTROL Al II which is the
standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer
and other recent Sony components. Components
with CONTROL Al jacks are compatible with
components with CONTROL AlII, and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the majority of
the functions available with the CONTROL Al
control system will be available with the
CONTROL A 1 II control system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL Al jacks and
components with CONTROL AlIt 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).
Connections
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cords in
series to the CONTROL Al II jacks on the
back of each component. You can connect up
to 10 CONTROL Al II 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
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Amplifier CD
(Receiver) player dMeDck
Tape Other
deck component
In the CONTROL Al II 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
Al II
jack,
you can
use
either one, or connect
different components to each jack.
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