Amplifier Operations

Replacing audio while copying a video tape or laser disc

You can add audio from a variety of sources when editing a video tape. See your VCR or LD player’s instruction manual if you need help.

1Turn FUNCTION to select the video program source to be recorded.

2Press MODE repeatedly so that “AUDIO MODE” appears in the display.

The current video signal is fixed and you can select audio from any other source (except 5.1 INPUT) whithout changing the current video signal.

3Use FUNCTION (or TAPE MONITOR) to select the audio you desire.

If you want to change the video program selected in step 1, press MODE to select “VISUAL MODE” and you can select video from another source while maintaining the current audio signal.

4Prepare the respective video and audio sources for playback.

5Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR.

6Start recording on the recording VCR and then start playing both the video and audio sources you want to record.

Note

If you do not select the audio or video source within 8 seconds of pressing MODE, the “AUDIO MODE” or “VISUAL MODE” is cancelled and the audio or video source will not be fixed. In this case, press MODE again to display the mode you desire. The mode changes as follows:

VISUAL MODE / AUDIO MODE / off

To record other audio on a specific part of video

1Pause the video the point where you want to record the other audio.

2Press MODE to select “AUDIO MODE”, then use FUNCTION (or TAPE MONITOR) to select the audio source you desire.

3Start recording on the recording VCR, release the pause mode and start playing the audio source you want to record.

To resume recording the sound of the original playback source, press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button on the remote for that component.

Using the Sleep Timer

You can set the amplifier to turn off automatically at a time you specify.

SLEEP

Press SLEEP on the remote while the power is on. Each time you press SLEEP, the time changes as shown below.

n 2:00:00 n 1:30:00n 1:00:00 n 0:30:00 n OFF

The display dims after you specify the time.

You can freely specify the time

Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using DIGITAL PROCESSING CONTROL buttons , , , or . The sleep time changes in 1 minute intervals. You can specify up to 5 hours.

You can check the time remaining before the amplifier turns off

Press SLEEP. The remaining time appears in the display.

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TA-VA8ES, TA-VA7ES specifications

The Sony TA-VA7ES and TA-VA8ES are high-performance integrated amplifiers that have garnered a reputation for their robust build quality and exceptional audio performance, making them highly sought after in the audiophile community. These models, part of Sony's ES (Elevated Standard) series, are designed to deliver an immersive listening experience while maintaining user-friendly features.

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