Sony CAV-1 User Manual

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3-800-860-11(1)

Computer and Home AV

System Interface

Operating Instructions

CAV-1
CAV-2

© 1996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

For the customers in the United

States

CAUTION TO REDUCE THE Rl.SK QE ELECTRiC Sr-0

00 NOT REMOVE CO'/efl iQR BA.CM

NO USER'SEnVlCEABLE PARTS INSIDE

nETEfl SERVICING TO OUAIIFIED SERVICE PERSON'

This symbol is intended to nlert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Owner's Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the
bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them whenever vou call upon vour
Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CAV-1 /CAV-2

Serial No. ..... .. ...

Note to CATV system installer;

This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding
anct, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical,

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, mav cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver
IS connected.

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this de\lce must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.

Overview

Below are some of the features of the CAV-1 /
CAV-2.

The CAV-1 is an interface device that allows
you to use a hand-held wireless mouse and a
personal computer to control multiple audio
and video program sources and electrical
equipment. The CAV-1 consists of three
parts; a wireless mouse (Air-EGG), an
interface box (CAV-IOR), and CD-ROM
control software. The CAV-2 is identical to
CAV-1, but comes with an interface box
(CAV-lOE) and CD-ROM control software
only. The following parts are provided on
the CAV-IOR, but not the CAV-lOE:

• PS/2 connector

• ADB connector

• PC-98 connector (unused in North America)

• Air-EGG battery indicator

• Security switch
The CAV-1 / CAV-2 is available for both the
Macintosh and Windows operating systems.

On-screen operations

You can control audio and video program sources
through on-screen computer operations.

Controlling non-Sony electrical equipment

You can control audio and video program sources
made by manufacturers other than Sony, as well as
electrical equipment with infrared remote control
capability.

Macro Play

Macro Play allows you to operate several electrical
devices, automatically and sequentially.

Three ways to access CDs in a CD changer

You can access CDs by number, genre, or artist.

Macintosh and ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) are

registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
IBM and PS/2 are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines, Inc.
Other product and corporate names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of other
companies.

Table of contents

Introduction

Operating Configuration of the CAV-1 /CAV-2 5
Using the CAV-1/CAV-2 7
Precautions 8

Preparation

Unpacking 9
How to Use the Air-EGG (CAV-1 Only) 10
Major Parts and Their Use 12
Hooking Up the System 13
Preventing Interference When Using Two or More Air-EGGs (CAV-1 Only) 15
Installing the CD-ROM Control Software 15

Basic Setup

Starting the Software 17
Changing Icons 17
Creating New Function Icons 17
Installing IR Codes 18
Adding New Buttons 20

Operations

Operating Electrical Equipment 21
Starting Program Sources and Other Electrical Equipment Automatically and
Sequentially — Macro Setting 23

CD Changer Operations

Playing a CD in the CD Changer 24
Creating the Database 25
Playing multiple CDs sequentially — Program Play 28
Selecting Your Favorite CDs — Favorite CD 29

Additional Information

Troubleshooting Guide 30
Specifications 31

Index 32 ~

Introduction

Operating Configuration of the CAV-1/CAV-2

Since the CAV-IOR uses a built-in receiving antenna and a wireless mouse
(Air-EGG) to transmit radio frequency (RF) signals, steel beams within
walls, PCs, monitors, or other metallic objects may interfere with signal
reception by the CAV-fOR. To prevent this, keep the interface box at least

2Q,inches (about 50 cm) away from all metallic objects.

The CAV-1/CAV-2 operating configuration

The illustration below shows the CA\'-1 /CAV-2 operating configuration. With the
CAV-2, you control on-screen operations with the mouse that comes with your
computer.

Remote control operations with the CAV-1

The wireless mouse (Air-EGG) emits signals that
correspond to those of the computer's mouse, and
can thus be used to control on-screen operations.
Signals from the Air-EGG to the interface box are

radio frequency (RF) signals, and are unaffected by
objects standing between the Air-EGG and the
interface box.

Pre-stored IR code sets in the interface box

The infrared (IR) code sets of AV equipment made
by Sony and other manufacturers come pre-stored
in the interface box, giving you almost immediate
control of your AV equipment through the Air­EGG and on-screen button operations.

Introduction

Using the CAV-1/CAV-2

You can use your CAV-1 /CAV-2 to control
AV products made by Sony, most AV
products made by other manufacturers, and
other types of equipment w^ith infrared
remote control capability, such as lighting
equipment, projection screens, and motorized
curtains. If the IR codes for a particular
device are not included among those pre
stored in the interface box, you must install
them manually using the device's remote
commander.

Note

Since control codes pre-stored in the interface box
correspond to those emitted by remote
commanders, your CAV-1 /CAV-2 can control only
electrical equipment with remote commander
capability. Equipment without this capability,
such as power amplifiers, must be turned on and
off manually.

Introduction

Precautions

On safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to
be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for

the purpose of safety and will fit into the power
outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

Do not install the unit;

— near heat sources such as radiators or air

ducts.

— in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive

dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

On operation

Before making program source and personal
computer connections, be sure to turn the power
switch off and unplug the unit.

On cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet, and panel with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

For detailed safety precautions, see the
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet.

If you have any question or problem
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Do not throw away the carton and packing material

It will be an ideal container when transporting the
system for repair work, etc.

Preparation

Unpacking

Checking the supplied items

After unpacking, verify that you have
received the following parts;

•-Interface box (CAV-IOR for CAV-1, or
CAV-lOEfor CAV-2) (1)

• Wireless mouse (Air-EGG) (CAV-1 only) (1)

• CD-ROM control software (1)

• Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (CAV-1 only) (2)

• Mouse cable for PS/2 (CAV-1 only) (1)

Inserting batteries into the Air­EGG (CAV-1 only)

The Air-EGG battery indicator (see page 12)
will flash when you insert the batteries.

1 Open the cover.

2 Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with

correct polarity.

3 Close the cover.

Hold down the cover. (The cover will be
a little uneven.)

Turn the cover to the right. The cover
locks.

Note

After inserting the batteries into the Air-EGG,
leave it undisturbed on a flat surface for a few
seconds to allow the internal circuitry to calibrate.
The battery indicator stops flashing when
calibration is over.

Preparation

To avoid damage by battery leakage and corrosion

Remove the batteries from the Air-EGG if it will
not be used for a long time.

Battery life

• About three months of normal operation can be
expected using Sony SUM-3 (NS), and a half year
using Sony AM-3 (NW) alkaline batteries. Since
the Air-EGG consumes power whenever vmu
pick it up and perform on-screen operations, the
service life of the batteries mav be less than three
months, depending on the amount of use.

• The Air-EGG battery indicator (see page 12) lights
up when the batteries become weak.

How to Use the Air-EGG (CAV-1 Only)

The Air-EGG's gyroscopic positioning system
eliminates the need to point the Air-EGG
directly at the interface box to operate the on
screen pointer. You can thus control the
pointer even while holding the Air-EGG with
your arms folded and the Air-EGG pointed
towards the side.

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To move the pointer on the screen, lightly
hold down the click button on the Air-EGG
(see page 12). To activate a button or select a
menu item on the screen, press the click
button further.

Note

• The Air-EGG can be operated up to about 17 feet
(5m) from the interface box. This distance,
however, may be shortened if there are metal
objects near the interface box or Air-EGG.

• The Air-EGG is most suitable for control during
controlling equipment through the control
software or during presentations but not for the
precision control required in games.

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Hints on handling the Air-EGG

• A slight move of the wrist is all you need to
direct the pointer (see illustration on the
previous page).

• Hold the Air-EGG with its "click" button facing
up, as shown below. If the dick button is
oriented diagonally, the on-screen pointer will
alsojae oriented diagonally.

' The Air-EGG will not operate if you move it

parallel as shown below.

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• If the pointer has not reached the desired point

by the time you finish moving the Air-EGG,
release the click button, move the Air-EGG back,
lightly hold down the click button, then continue
moving the pointer again.

Notes

• If the pointer begins drifting on the screen

whiie the Air-EGG is stationary, place the Air­EGG on a flat surface for a few seconds. The
pointer should behave normally when you
operate the Air-EGG again.

• The pointer may drifft when it is used for more

than 5 continuous minutes. It also mav drifft
due to changes in the surrounding temperature.

Preparation

• If the pointer response is too sensitive, do the
procedure in "To adjust the Air-EGG" on this
page.

• The pointer freezes on the screen when you
release the click button.

Caution

Since the Air-EGG contains delicate circuitry and
parts, do not subject it to sudden changes in
temperatures or to shock.

To adjust the Air-EGG*

• Adjusting the sensitivity of the Air-EGG.
Press CEI or CZl while holding down the control
key. The sensitivity of the Air-EGG can also be

adjusted by adjusting the mouse sensitivity on
the PC.

• Adjusting the steadiness of the Air-EGG while

being held.
Press B or S while holding down the control
key. Note that poor response may result when
the steadiness of the Air-EGG is set too high.

• This function is available only when the RS232C
cable is connected.

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Preparation

Major Parts and Their Useinterface box

Air-EGG battery

IR code

Power indicator indicator

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indicator
(CAV-10R only)

Air-EGG

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Power indicator

This indicator lights up when the interface box is
turned on.

IR code indicator

This indicator lights up whenever an IR code is
emitted from the interface box.

Air-EGG battery indicator

This indicator flashes when you are inserting
batteries, and lights up when batteries are weak.

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Click button

This button has two levels.
Hold down slightly to move the pointer. Press
further to activate a button or select a menu item
on the screen. Releasing the button freezes the
pointer.

Click button (for IBM-compatible PC users)

This button functions the same as the right button
of the IBM-compatible PC mouse, but is non
functional for Macintosh users.
It is not used for dragging.

Battery compartment

Insert batteries here.

Preparation

Hooking Up the System

Be sure to turn off the power to each unit before making any connections.
The "Basic Setup" procedure on pages 17 to 20 is more easily performed using the mouse that
came with your computer. After completing the basic setup, connect the interface box (CAV­lOR) to the computer with the mouse connector.

The illustration shows the connection of the CAV-10R.

To the mouse —^

To one of the mouse connectors*

CAV-10R

connector

AC adaptor

To the RS232C connector** (or the modem connector on a Macintosh)

To the LANC jack
(Stereo Mini­Mini jack)

*f oOÓO

To the CONTROL

A1 jack (Mono

Mini jack)

To the RS232C connector**/**

CD changer

To the CONTROL A1 jack (Mono Mini jack)

To the LANC jack (Stereo Mini-Mini jack)

Use the supplied cable or arommerdally available S cable (for a Macintosh).
The above cable connections are unnecessary when you use the Air-EGG as a mouse substitute
only.
In case of an IBM-compatible PC, the port can be selected through the Serial Setup menu (selected
from the Setup menu while the Main Control Panel is displayed). The default port setting is
COM2.

VCR

AC outlet**

Use a commercially available
Mono Mini ► Stereo Mini cable
to connect the CDP-CX153 to the
interface box, connecting the
Mono Mini plug to the interface
box and the Stereo Mini plug to
theCDP-CX153.

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Preparation

Connecting the interface box to

your computer

Use the procedure below to connect your
CAV-1 /CAV-2 to a personal computer that
uses the Macintosh or Windows operating
system. The CAV-1 Air-EGG can be used

-with personal computers that have a PS/2 or
ADB mouse connector.

1 Connect the RS-232C straight-type

interface cable.
For Macintosh users, connect the cable to
the computer's modem connector.

2 Connect the mouse cable (CAV-1 only).

Connect the cable to the PS/2 or ADB
mouse connector, depending on the type
of your mouse.

Connecting the interface box to a

VCR and Sony CD changer

You can connect your interface box to any

Sony CD changer with a CONTROL A1 jack

(Mono Mini jack) and to a VCR with a LANC

jack (Stereo Mini-Mini jack). Information

from the CD changer and time information
from the VCR will appear on your computer

screen.

To connect a CD changer

Connect the CD changer to the interface box
with a CONTROL A1 cable (Mono Mini
cable).

To connect a VCR

Connect the VCR to the interface box with a

LANC cable (Stereo Mini-Mini cable).

Connecting the AC adapter

Connect the AC adapter to the interface box
first, then to an AC outlet.

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Preventing Interference

~When Using Two or More

Air-EGGs (CAV-1 Only)

Preparation

3 Set the security switches on the front-

right of the interface box to the same
security setting as its Air-EGG.

If you use two or more CAV-1 at the same
time, interference between the RF signals may
occur, causing the interface boxes to operate
erratically. To prevent this, vou can give each
Air-EGG a unique identification (security
setting) to allow RF signals from one Air­EGG to be distinguished from those of
another. Follow the procedure below to
assign a security setting to each Air-EGG.

1 Open the battery compartment on the

Air-EGG and remove the batteries.
You will see a set'of security switches as
shown below.

Security switches

2 Set the security switches.

Use a pointed object to flip up each
switch according to the security setting
to be assigned to that Air-EGG,

Installing the CD-ROM Control Software

To install the CD-ROM control software, your
computer's operating system must be version

7.1 or later (for a Macintosh), or Windows 3.1
or later (for an IBM-compatible PC).
Use of the Air-EGG as a mouse substitute,
however, does not require installation of the
control software.

1 Turn on the computer and the interface

box (CAV-lOR/CAV-lOE).

2 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive.
The icon for installing the software
appears.

(Continued)

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Preparation

On a Macintosh

Copy the whole folder to your hard disk.

On an IBM-compatible PC

Activate the installer. Specify the directory to
which the control software should be installed,
and click on the Start button.

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starting the Software

Double click on the icon.

If you are using the software for the first time,
enter a user name, then click on the OK
button.

' Icons can be deleted from the Main Control

Panel

Click on the icon to be deleted, then press the
delete key on the keyboard.

' To exit menus selected from the Setup

menu (On a Macintosh only)

Click on the Exit button or press the esc
(escape) key on the keyboard.

Changing icons

Up to 15 icons can be displayed on the Main
Control Panel at one time. Use the procedures
below to freely replace and reposition any of
the icons.

1 Select Function... from the Setup menu.

The Function Select menu appears.

2 Double click on the icon to be displayed

on the Main Control Panel.
The icon is depressed. Icons that are not
depressed do not appear on the Main
Control Panel.

To return to the Main Control Panel

Click on Exit.

Creating New Function Icons

You can copy an icon, change its name, and
add it to the Function Select menu. You can
also add your own custom graphics to create
a new icon.

Select Function... from the Setup menu.
The Function Select menu appears.

Click on the icon you want to copy.
The icon lights up purple.

Click on Copy.
The New Function menu appears..

4 Enter the new name of the icon on the

keyboard.

(Continued)

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Basic Setup

5 Click on Enter.

The newjy named icon is added to the
Function Select menu.

To rename an icon

Click on current name of the icon, then enter the
new name on the keyboard.

To delete a copied icon

Click on the icon, then on Delete.

To create a new icon

The custom graphics to be used must be saved in
the PICT file format (in case of a Macintosh) or the
BMP file format (in case of a IBM-compatible PC).

1 Read the graphical data into the clip board.
2 Click on the icon you want to change.

The icon lights up purple.

3 Click on Copy.
4 Click on Load.

5 Enter the new name on the keyboard."

6 Click on Enter.

Installing IR Codes

Before you can use your CAV-f /CAV-2 to
remotely control electrical equipment, you
must first install the IR codes for the
equipment to be used.

Note

Some IR codes for buttons, such as vol -/-t, l-'Vm,
and Enter on TV sets and those of certain
manufacturers, may not function.

For a Sony product or a TV set,
laser disc player, or VCR made by

another manufacturer

1 Select Function... from the Setup menu.

The Function Select menu appears.

2 Click on the icon of the device so that it

presses down and lights up purple.

3 Click on Enter.

The Function-IR Setting menu appears
along with the device's control panel.

4 Select SONY from the Maker/Format

menu below Command Set if the device
is a Sony product, or the name of the
manufacturer if it is not a Sony product.

5 Select the product category from the

Category menu.

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Basic Setup

If more than one set of IR codes is
available from the same manufacture
(such as Sony VTR 1 and VTR 2), choose
the set here.

The IR code set for the device is
automatically installed.

To confirm that the IR code has been
installed, press the button on the device's
control panel on the left and see if the IR
code is installed.

Note

• The IR codes of some remote commanders may
not be successfully installed even if “OK" has

appeared.

• If your VCR is connected to the interface box

with a LANC cable, select LANC from the
Maker/Format menu. Under this setting, the
power botton will not operate.

• When using a Sony CD changer connected

through the CONTROL A1 cable, click on lOOCD
in the Function Select menu and select Control
A1 from the Maker/Format menu (or Control A
if your Sony CD changer is the CDP-CX153).
Then select the number of the CD changer (CD!
or CD2) from the Category menu.
The CDP-CX151_does not operate when it is
connected through the CONTROL A1 cable.

• The IR codes of some Sony AV amplifiers
(including receivers), and audio amplifiers may
differ from the pre-installed codes in the
interface box. As a result, the devices will not
operate even after you have installed the IR
codes. If this occurs, do the procedure in “To
install IR codes not included in your CAV-1/
CAV-2" on this page.

• All IR codes that you have installed will remain
effective for a few days even if the AC adaptor is
disconnected.

To install IR codes not included in
your CAV-1/CAV-2

1 Do steps 1 to 3 of "For a Sony product or

a TV set, laser disc player, or VCR made
by another manufacturer" .

2 Select Other from the Maker/Format

menu below Command Set. All buttons
light up purple.

3 Click on Learning.
4 Click on any one of the buttons whose

IR code is to be installed.
The button is depressed.

(Continued)

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Basic Setup

Install the IR code.
Point the remote commander of the
device directly towards the front of the
interface box from a distance of about
2~4Tnches (5~10 cm) and hold down the
corresponding button on the commander
until “OK" appears on the screen. When

"OK" appears, the next button is
depressed.
Repeat this procedure to install the IR
code for the remaining buttons.
You can install up to about 120 IR codes.

CAV-10R/CAV-10E

About 2~4 inches
(5~10cm)

Place the remote commander
on a stable surface where it
does not move.

To end the procedure

Click on End.

To erase all installed IR codes

Click on All Clear. All the installed IR codes of all
devices will be cleared.

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Adding New Buttons

You can add up to eight new buttons to those
that are pre-installed in the interface box.
After adding a new button, you must install
its IR code before it will operate (see
"Installing IR codes" on page 18).

1 Do steps 1 to 3 of “For a Sony product or

a TV set, laser disc player, or VCR made
by another manufacturer “ on page 18.

2 Click on Add below Button Customize.
3 Enter the name of the button on the

keyboard.
The letters appear to the right of
Naming. The name can be up to eight
letters in length.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more

buttons.

To delete an added button

Click on the button you want to delete, then on
Delete.

To end the procedure

Click on Exit.

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Operations

Operating Electrical Equipment

You can operate electrical equipment whose IR codes have been installed
(see "Installing IR Codes" on page 18).

Menu

Close box

Down arrow Title bar

Operation panel

Up to three panels can be displayed at the same time. (Continued)

Icon

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Operations

1 Double click on the icon on the Main

Control Panel of the electrical device vou
want to control.
The operation panel of the device
appears. If you want to operate an
additional electrical device, double click
on its icon. Up to three operation panels

“Can be displayed at the same time.

2 Click on the operation buttons of the

device you want to use.
The device starts to operate.

To see more operation buttons

Click on the down arrow.

* **

Q To change the position of the Main Control

Panel, an operation panel or an icon

Drag the title bar of the Main Control Panel,
the operation panel, or icon to the new
position. Icons, however, cannot be positioned
outside of the boundaries of the icon area.

Device operation can be set to begin immediately after its operation panel appears

Select Auto Play On from the Setup menu. To
cancel the function, click on Auto Play On
again to deselect it. To use this function on
camcorders or other devices, you must do the
following procedure.
1 Double click on the AudioAMP icon to

open the AudioAMP operation panel.

2 Drag the icon of the device onto one of the

buttons. The button changes to the name of
the device.

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Starting Program Sources
and Other Electrical
Equipment Automatically
and Sequentially — Macro
Setting

A macro is a command that activates and
operates a series of electrical devices in
sequential order. Use the procedure below to
create up to five macros, each of which can
perform up to ten operations.

1 Select Macro from the Setup menu.

The Macro Setting menu appears.

2 Click on one of the number buttons (1 to

5) to select the macro.

3 Click on one of the icons under Selection:

to register it as one of the devices to be
operated by the macro.
To find other icons, click on either the A
or ▼ button to the right of the screen.'
The operation panel of the selected
device appears.

Operations

4 Click on the operation button that you

want to register.
The button is registered in the Macro,
and the numbered space below lights up
purple.

To specify a time lag between the execution of one operation and the execution of the next

Click in "sec" box, then enter the time in
seconds on the keyboard.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to register other

items.

To delete a registered operation button or delay time

Click on the item you want to delete, then on

Delete.

To delete a macro

Click on ALL Clear. All macros are deleted.

To name a macro

Click on the blank area to the right side of
Macro List: , then enter the name of the macro
on the keyboard.

To execute a macro

Click on the number of the macro to be executed in
the Main Control Panel. To check the contents of a
macro, move the pointer to the macro number.

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CD Changer Operations

Playing a CD in the CD Changer

CD information of the CD changer stored in the computer appears on the
screen. If you have input artist names and CD and track titles (see page 25),
you can select CDs in three different ways: by number, genre, or artist. You
can also enjoy viewing the background as it changes from day to night, and
back again (according to the clock in your computer). Note that these CD
changer functions can be used only with Sony CD changers.

CD list menu displayed by genre

CD selection

Double click anywhere
within this area to ,
display the CD
information menu.

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Main Control Panel CD Search modes

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Arizona

Pretty Woman

Hirayan

Fiat Pancake

Mayu & Yoko

La Vacance

Rick Murray

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New Valley

Cool Grasses

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Amy Days

Voice ot Reasofl

Shin Isozaky

Sarftn on the Rack

Miwako

A Romance In Kyoto

Kazu Sato

Incredible Man

Mike Vandenrenflet

Semi Sweet

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Operation panel

Click here to use the Favorite CD function (see page29).

Genres

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T button

Creating the Database

Before you can operate the CD Changer, you
must first create a database containing, at the
least, the titles of the CDs in the Changer.
Opening, closing, or creating a new database
are done through the File menu while the CD
list menu is displayed (The default name of
any new database is "my_best.db"). Custom
graphics to be read in as jacket data must be
saved to individual files.
After creating a database, it can be placed
into a specific directory through Preference...
in the Setup menu.

When operating the CD changer for the first

time

When you use the CD changer for the first time
after creating the database, double click on the
lOOCD icon in the Main Control Panel to display
the dialog box for saving data. Then click on Save.
The CD list menu shown on page 24 appears. This
operation is not necessary from the next time you
use the CD changer.

CD Changer Operations

Adding Text data
1 Double click on the CD selection for

which the text data is to be added.

2 Select Data Input from the Setup menu

while the CD information menu is
displayed.

3 Click on the place where you want to

enter information.

To specify the font, size, or style of characters

Highlight the item, then select the feature
from the Text menu.

To select a genre change an assigned genre

Click on Genre to the left of the artist's name,
then select the genre.

4 Enter letters on the kevboard. (The time

format cannot be changed.)
Before returning to the Main Control
Panel or the CD list menu, you must
cancel the data input mode by clicking
again on Data Input in the Setup menu to
deselect it.

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CD Changer Operations

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If you click on the screen shows

Number

Genre the CDs grouped

Artist

To view more CDs, click on either the A
or ▼ button at the right side of the
screen.

Single click on a CD selection to start

playing the CD from the first track.

Double click on the selection to display
the CD information menu and start
playing the CD at the same time.

the CDs in sequential
order. To view other
CDs, click on the
number index above
the list of CDs.

according to genre. To
view CDs in another

genre, click on the
genre index above the
list of CDs.

the CDs according to
artist name, listed in
alphabetical order. To
view CDs of other
artists, click on the
alphabetical index
above the list of CDs.

To delete a CD from the database

You can delete CD information from the CD list

memu without opening the database. Click on the
CD you want to delete in the CD list menu to
change the color to blue, then press the delete key
on the keyboard.

Customizing genres

1 Select Genre Setup from the Setup menu

while the CD information menu is
displayed.

The Genre Customize menu appears.

2 Click on the blank area to specify a new

genre or change an existing genre.

3 Enter the genre name on the keyboard.

To delete all genres

Click on All Clear.

To restore the genre settings to their factory setting

Click on Standard.

Playing multiple CDs sequentially — Program Play

You can program up to 20 CDs for sequential
playback. To program CDs, you must do the
following procedure while the CD list menu
is displayed on the screen.

1 Select Program Play from the Setup

menu.
TheT’rogram Play menu appears.

2 Click on the CD you want to program

from among the CDs in the CD list menu.
The next numbered space lights up blue.

3 Repeat step 2 to program more CDs.

To delete a programmed CD

Click on the CD selection to be deleted, then click
on Delete.

To end the Programming process

Click on End.

To start Program Play

Select Program Play from the Play Mode menu,

then click on play button.

Q You can drag and drop CD selections while

creating a program

You can drag and drop programmed CD
selections to change their order in the
program.

CD Changer Operations

Selecting Your Favorite CDs

— Favorite CD

You can select six of your favorite CDs and
play them randomly one at a time. To make
your selections, do the following procedure
while the CD list menu is displayed on the
screen.

1 Select Favorite CD from the Setup menu.

The Favorite CD Selection menu appears.

2 Click on a CD from among those in the

CD list menu to select it.
The next blank lights up blue.

3 Repeat step 2 to select more CDs.

To delete a selected CD

Click on the CD you want to delete, then on

Delete.

To end the selection process

Click on End.

To play a favorite CD

Click on the dice in the CD list or CD information
menu. The dice rolls and one of the selected CDs
is played.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting Guide

If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the CAV-l/CAV-2,
use this section as a guide to remedy the
problem. Should the problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

The Air-EGGl/vill not operate.

The batteries are exhausted. Replace the
batteries.
The security settings of the interface box
and Air-EGG are not the same. Change

one or the other setting so that they are
both the same (see page 15).

The pointer on the screen moves even when the Air-EGG is stationary.

The Air-EGG has been subjected to a

temperature change or shock. Rest the
Air-EGG on a flat surface, then try using
it again after a few seconds.

The batteries are becoming weak.

The pointer moves awkwardly or does not move when you manipulate the Air-EGG.

The reception sensitivity of the interface

box is poor.
Verify the following:
— There is no metal object near the interface

box.
— The Air-EGG is not too far from the

interface box.

The IR code from a remote commander cannot be installed.

The interface box is exposed to a strong

light such as sun-light. Move the interface

box away from the light source.

The distance between the interface box

and the remote commander is too far, or

the commander is pointed in the wrong

direction. Point the remote commander

directly at the interface box from a

distance of about 2-4 inches (5-10 cm)

(see page 20).

IR codes of certain manufactures cannot

be perfectly installed even if “OK" has

appeared.

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The CD changer connected through CONTROL A or CONTROL A1 does not operate

Without creating a database, you will not
be able to operate the CD changer, even

after locating a CD. You must enter at
least the CD title in the CD information
menutSee page 25).

Make sure that the number in the CD
changer in the CD information menu
corresponds with the actual slot number.

You should do this expecially after
changing CDs.

Additional Information

Specifications

Interface box inputs/outputs

RS232C serial connector (1)

Mouse connector (PS/2, ADB, PC-98)(CAV-10R
only) (3)
IR output (1)
CONTROL AKMono Mini jackKbi-directional) 0)
LANC (Stereo Mini jack)(bi-directional) (1)

Requirements

Macintosh computer:
System
RAM
Colors

IBM<ompatible PC computer:
System Windows 3.1 or later
RAM 16 MB or more
(recommended)
Colors 32768 or more

System 7.1 or later

4 MB or more

256 or more

Optional accessories

• CONTROL A1 cable (Mono Mini cable)

• LANC cable (Stereo Mini-Mini cable)

• Macintosh (ADB) mouse cable (S-video cable)

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Index

Index

Adding

graphics 26
new buttons 20
text data 25

Air-EGG 6, 12

how to use 10
Artist 28
Automafic and Sequential start

of the program sources and

electrical equipment See

Macro Setting

B

Batteries

inserting into the Air-EGG

9
Compartment 12

CAV-1 6,9
CAV-2 6,9
CAV-lOE 6,9
CAV-1 OR 6, 9, 13
CD

changer 4, 6, 13, 24
information menu 27
list menu 24, 25
playing in the CD changer
24
search modes 24
selection 24

CD-ROM 9, 15

installing 15
Close box 21
Connecting interface box

to your computer 14

to a VCR and Sony CD

changer 14

AC adaptor 14

CONTROL A1 cable 6, 31
Creating the database 25

D, E

Dice 24
Down arrow 21

Genre 24 - 28

customizing 28

H

Hooking up the system 13

I, j, K

Icons 21

changing 17

creating new-function 17
Interface box 12
IR code 6, 7

installing 18

L

LANC cable 6,31

M

Macro Setting 4, 23

Main Control Panel 16, 24, 27

Major parts and their use 12

Menu 21
Mouse cable 6
Musical note 27

N

Number 24

in the CD changer 27

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Favorite CD 29

Index

Operating

configuration of the CAV-1
/CAV-2 6
electrical equipment 21

Operation panel 21,24

P. Q

Precautions 8
Preventing interference when
using two or more Air-EGGs
15
Program Play 28

RF signal 6
RS232C cable 6

Selecting your favorite CDs
See Favorite CD
Sequential playing of multiple
CDs See Program Play
Specifications 31
Supplied items 9

Title bar 21
Track title 27
Troubleshooting guide 30

U, V

Unpacking 9
Using the CAV-1/CAV-2 7

w, X, Y. Z

Wireless mouse See Air-EGG

Names of controls

Buttons

A, ▼ 24

Switch

Security 4,15

Connectors

ADB 4
Mouse 13, 31
PS/2 4
RS232C 13,31

Indicators

Air-EGG battery 9, 12
IR code 12
Power 12

Jacks

CONTROL A1 (Mono Mini)
13, 31
LANC (Stereo Mini-Mini)
13, 31

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