In the CONTROL A1
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 A1
jack, you can use either one, or connect different components to each jack.
Jacks and connection examples
CD player
MD deck
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1
jacks. For details regarding particular connections or setup options, refer to the operating instructions supplied with component(s).
About the connecting cable
Some CONTROL A1
compatible components are supplied with a connecting cable as an accessory. In this case, use the connecting cable for your connection. When using a commercially available cable, use a monaural (2P)
Basic Functions of the CONTROL A1
Control System
Automatic function selection |
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When you connect CONTROL A1 | compatible Sony |
components using CONTROL A1 | 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.
(If you press H (play button) on the MD deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from CD to MD.)
Notes
•This function only works 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.
Synchronized recording
This function lets you conduct synchronized recording between the MD deck and selected source component.
1Set the source selector on the amplifier (or receiver) to the source component.
2Set the source component to pause mode (make sure both the H and X indicators light together).
3Set the deck to recording pause mode.
4Press X on the deck.
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.
•This MD deck is equipped with a special synchronized
recording function that uses the CONTROL A1 Control System (see “Making a CD
Getting Started
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