Additional Information
Using the CONTROL A1II control system
This player is compatible with the CONTROL A1II Control System.
The CONTROL A1II control system was designed to simplify the operation of audio systems composed of separate Sony components. CONTROL A1II connections provide a path for the transmission of control signals that enable automatic operation and control features usually associated with integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording.
In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.
Note
The CONTROL A1II 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.
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1 compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to the CONTROL A1II which is the standard system in the Sony 300 disc CD changer and other recent Sony components. Components with CONTROL A1 jacks are compatible with components with CONTROL A1II jacks, and can be connected to each other. Basically, the majority of the functions available with the CONTROL A1 control system will be available with the CONTROL A1II control system. However, when making connections between components with CONTROL A1 jacks and components with CONTROL A1II 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).
Connecting the CONTROL A1II control system
Connect monaural (2P)
Example
Amplifier | CD | MD | Other |
| player | deck | component |
In the CONTROL A1II 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 A1II jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack.
About the connecting cable
When a CONTROL A1II compatible component is not supplied with a connecting cable, use a commercially available monaural (2P)
Basic functions of the CONTROL A1II control system
Automatic function selection
When you connect CONTROL A1II compatible Sony components using CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the 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.
(For example, when you press H(play button) on the CD player while the MD deck is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from MD to CD.)
Notes
•This function works only when the components 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 receiver.
•When recording, do not play any components other than the recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection to operate.