Sony TA-AV561A manual Selecting a Component, Using the remote

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Amplifier Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to a connected component, first select the function on the amplifier or with the remote.

•Before you begin, make sure you have connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 7.

•Be sure to turn the MASTER VOLUME all the way down before turning off the amplifier to avoid damaging your speakers the next time you turn it on.

POWER

MASTER VOLUME

To

Do this

 

 

Adjust the tone

Press TONE and then press + or –.

quality

(Each time TONE is pressed, the

 

adjusting mode changes between bass

 

and treble.)

 

 

Emphasize the bass

Press WOOFER ON/OFF (see page

 

13).

 

 

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound is heard from your speakers.

PHONES

Function buttons

1Press POWER to turn on the amplifier.

Turning the power off using SYSTEM POWER on the remote sets the amplifier to standby mode (the STANDBY indicator lights). To turn the power on from the front panel when the amplifier is in STANDBY mode, press POWER twice. Once to turn the power off (the STANDBY indicator goes out) and once more to turn the power on.

2Press a function button to select the component you want to use:

To listen

Press

 

 

Records

PHONO

 

 

Radio programmes

TUNER

 

 

Compact discs (CD)

CD

 

 

Audio tapes

TAPE

 

 

Video tapes

VIDEO 1

 

 

Laser discs (or TV game)

VIDEO 2

 

 

3Turn on the component, for example, a CD player, and then start playing.

4Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

8EN

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the amplifier and the Sony components that are connected to it.

FUNCTION

 

(VIDEO1,

 

VIDEO2,

SYSTEM

TAPE, CD,

POWER

TUNER)

 

– +

á p P 0 )

1Press SYSTEM POWER to turn on the amplifier when the STANDBY indicator is lit.

2Press one of the FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use:

To listen to

Press

 

 

Radio programmes

TUNER

 

 

Audio tapes

TAPE

 

 

Compact discs (CD)

CD

 

 

Video tapes

VIDEO 1

 

 

Laser discs (or TV game)

VIDEO 2

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

3Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 19 for details.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM POWER. You can turn off audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETs on the back of this unit at the same time.

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Contents Integrated AV Amplifier Precautions Table of Contents When to replace batteries UnpackingHookup Overview Inserting batteries into the remoteHookups Audio/Video Component HookupsOverview Speaker System Hookups LD Player/TV gameAmplifierVCR AmplifierLDAC Hookups Setting the voltage selector except forConnecting the mains lead Using the remote Selecting a ComponentAudio signal flow Recording component Tape deck, VCR RecordingRecording on an audio tape or video tape Function buttonsChoosing a Surround Mode When you use the remote10EN For tapes/discs with SelectIf you have Select So that Selecting the centre mode11EN Adjusting the speaker volume Adjusting the delay timeYou can adjust all speakers at one time 12ENUsing Preset Sound Fields Using the Superwoofer13EN Press To reproduceTroubleshooting 14ENSpecifications 15ENAmplifier section GeneralGlossary 16EN17EN 18EN Rear Panel DescriptionsRemote Operates Function Button Remote Button Descriptions19EN Surround Mode Fields Choosing a20EN Example Playing a CD21EN Avertissement Précautions Au sujet de ce manuel PréparatifsFonctionnement de l’amplificateur Utilisation de champs sonoresMise en place des piles dans la télécommande DéballageDescription des raccordements Avant de commencerRaccordements Raccordement de composants audio/vidéoAperçu Lecteur LD/Console de jeu vidéo Raccordement d’enceintesMagnétoscope Raccordement au courant secteur Branchement du cordon d’alimentation secteurUtilisation de la télécommande Sélection d’un composantSens du signal audio Composant EnregistrementEnregistrement sur une cassette audio ou vidéo Touches de fonctionSélection d’un mode surround Si vous utilisez la télécommande10F Sélectionnez Pour Cassettes avecSi vous avez Sélectionnez Pour que Sélection du mode de canal central11F Réglage du volume des enceintes 12FRéglage du temps de retard Vous pouvez régler toutes les enceintes simultanémentUtilisation des champs sonores préréglés Renforcement du grave13F Appuyez sur Pour reproduireGuide de dépannage 14FSpécifications 15FSection amplificateur GénéralitésGlossaire 16F17F 18F Description du panneau arrière19F Description des touches de la télécommandeCommande Contrôle Fonction 20F Exemple Lecture d’un CDDe musique Classique21F Advertencia Precauciones Descripción de este manual PreparativosOperaciones del amplificador Utilización de campos acústicosDesembalaje Descripción general de las conexionesColocación de las pilas en el telemando Antes de comenzarConexiones Conexión de componentes de audio/vídeoDescripción general Reproductor de discos láser Juegos de televisión Conexión de sistemas de altavocesVideograbadora Conexión de los cables de alimentación Conexión de CAAjuste del selector de tensión excepto para Selección de un componente Utilización del telemandoGrabación Grabación en una cinta de audio o de vídeoElección de un modo perimétrico 10ECuando utilice el telemando Para cassettes Seleccione Discos conSi posee Seleccione Para que 11ESelección del modo central Ajuste del volumen de los altavoces 12EAjuste del tiempo de retardo Usted podrá ajustar todos los altavoces a la vezUtilización de supergraves 13EPresione Para reproducir Para desactivar los efectos perimétricosSolución de problemas 14EEspecificaciones Glosario15E Sección del amplificador16E 17E 18E Descripción del panel posteriorTecla del Controla Función Telemando Descripción de las teclas del telemando19E Selección de un Utilización deComponente Perimétrico Campos acústicos Programados 20E

TA-AV561A specifications

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