Sony NSX-A777 Preparations, Sound, Radio Reception, Tape Playback, CD Playing, Recording, Karaoke

4 Extension cord — To help prevent electric shock, do not use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the polarized plug can be completely inserted to prevent exposure of the blades of the plug.

5When not in use — Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or more. When the cord is plugged in, a small amount of current continues to flow to the unit, even when the power is turned off.

Outdoor Antenna

1 Power lines — When connecting an outdoor antenna, make sure it is located away from power lines.

2 Outdoor antenna grounding — Be sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide protection against unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up, Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information on proper grounding of the mast, supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit, connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for grounding terminals themselves.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

~ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

- ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 81 0-20)

ELECTRIC

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ELECTRODE 5YSTEh.4 (NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC-NAT(ONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Maintenance

Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating Instructions.

Damacre Reauirina Service

Have the units serviced by a qualified service technician if:

-The AC power cord or plug has been damaged

-Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit

-The unit has been exposed to rain or water

-The unit does not seem to operate normally

-The unit exhibits a marked change in performance

-The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

Precautions		...................................................................			2
PREPARATIONS
CONNECTIONS		.................................................................			4
REMOTE	CONTROL				6
BEFORE	OPERATION		........................................................		6
SOUND
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS			....................................................		9
RHYTHM	PLAY	FUNCTION		(BEAT MASTER DX)	9
GRAPHIC	EQUALIZER		...................................................		13
RADIO RECEPTION
MANUAL	TUNING		m		14
PRESETTING		STATIONS			15
TAPE PLAYBACK
BASIC OPERATIONS					16
CONTINUOUS		PLAY		m	17
CD PLAYING
BASIC OPERATIONS					16
PROGRAMMED		PLAY	.....................................................		1’9
RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING					20
DUBBING	A TAPE MANUALLY				2’1
DUBBING	THE	WHOLE	TAPE		2’1
					r
Al EDIT RECORDING					2:2
PROGRAMMED		EDIT	RECORDING		23
KARAOKE
MICROPHONE		MIXING	...................................................		24
KARAOKE	PROGRAM		....................................................		2!5
CLOCK AND TIMER
SETTING	THE	CLOCK	....................................................		2(S
SETTING	THE	SLEEP	TIMER		26
SETTING	THE	TIMER			2:7
OTHER CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTING		OPTIONAL		EQUIPMENT	213
LISTENING	TO	EXTERNAL		SOURCES	28
GENERAL
CARE AND MAINTENANCE				...........................................	2!)
TROUBLESHOOTING			GUIDE		2!1
SPECIFICATIONS					30

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