WARNING
Precautions
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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This equipment is intended for home entertainment
purposes only. The warranty shall be invalidated if
used in commercial environments such as
restaurants or in vehicles or ships, etc., even within
the warranty period.
On safety
• Do not disassemble the cabinet as this may result in
an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplug the amplifier and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• Before operating the amplifier, check that the
operating voltage of the amplifier is identical with
your local power supply. The operating voltage is
indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the
amplifier.
• The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC
power source as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the amplifier itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long
time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp
the plug itself; never pull the cord.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat built-up and prolong the
life of the amplifier.
• Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that
might block the ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
On operation
Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off
and unplug the amplifier.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On the prevention of howling
Do the following:
– keep the microphone away from the speakers
during use.
– lower the master volume.
– lower the microphone volume or echo level.
– turn off the microphone when connecting it.
– set the master volume and microphone volume as
low as possible before connecting the microphone.
Excessive howling might damage the speakers.
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Introduction
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Operating voltage and AC plug
Table of contents
Operating voltage
Before operating the unit, make sure that the operating
voltage of your unit is identical with that of your local
power supply. If necessary, reset the voltage selector to
the voltage corresponding to your local power supply.
The voltage selector of this unit is originally set to 220
V AC.
For Set to
110 volts AC 110 V
220 volts AC 220 V
230 volts AC 230 V
To set the voltage selector, disconnect the AC power
cord and set the selector to the appropriate position
with a blade screwdriver.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110 V
220 V
230 V
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
4 Step 2: Inserting batteries into the remote
commander
5 Step 3: Connecting the amplifier
Basic Operations
8 Before you start Karaoke play
10 Playing Karaoke
Additional Operations
12 Recording
Additional Information
13 Troubleshooting
14 Specifications
15 Index to parts and controls
18 Index
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Using the AC Plug adoptor
The AC plug adaptor is attached to the AC plug of the
power cord. If the AC plug adaptor does not fit into
the wall outlet, remove the AC plug adaptor.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
unit, please contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the Sony Karaoke AV
amplifier.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The TA-K800AV, a Karaoke AV amplifier, enable you
to play karaoke in addition to conventional playback,
by connecting your audio/video components.
Features include:
• Up to three microphones (not supplied) enables you
to sing a song together with one or two other people.
• Digital Echo gives a high quality echo to your
singing.
• Karaoke Pon enables you to play karaoke using nonkaraoke discs or tapes. You can lower the volume of
the singer’s voice by pressing the KARAOKE PON
button. (KARAOKE PON does not work with some
music sources).
• You can select an acoustic atmosphere from among
three types of surround modes (Karaoke, Music and
Theater.)
Introduction
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Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
Step 2
• Remote commander
RMT-K800
• Two R6 (size AA) batteries
• AC plug adaptor (attached to the AC plug of
the power cord)
Inserting batteries into the remote commander
1 Turn the commander
over, and remove the
cover.
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately six months.
• Use two size R6 (AA) batteries.
• If you use the batteries incorrectly, they may leak or explode. See notes
below for correct usage.
–Insert the batteries with correct polarity as shown above.
–Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
–Do not use different types of batteries together.
–Do not recharge the batteries.
–If you are not going to use the remote commander for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery
leakage.
–If battery leakage should occur, wipe off the leakage from the battery
compartment, then insert new batteries.
• Do not let direct sunlight or powerful artificial light fall directly on the
remote sensor on the front panel of the amplifier. Such light interferes with
the signals from the remote commander, causing the remote commander to
fail to operate correctly.
2 Check the polarities and
position two R6 (size
AA) batteries correctly.
3 Close the cover.
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Getting Started
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Step 3
Connecting the amplifier
Hookup overview
The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components.
Follow the hookup procedure indicated for each component that you want to connect.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cords of the various components until all connections are
completed.
• Use the audio connecting cords supplied with each component for hooking up with the
amplifier.
Purchase and use optionally available cords as required.
• When connecting the cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow, Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White.
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
What cords will I need?
Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (6)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
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Audio and video connecting cord (not supplied) (3)
Yellow
(video)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Yellow
(video)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Video connecting cord (not supplied) (1)
Yellow
Yellow
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L
IN
REC OUT
TUNER
VCD/LD
MONITOR
TAPE MD CD
VCR
IN
REC OUT
IN ININ
OUT
AUDIO
IN
AUDIO
IN IN
OUT
VIDEO VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VCR
VCR AUDIO/
VIDEO IN
VCD/LD
AUDIO/VIDEO IN
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
VCR AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
VCD/LD player
TV
SPEAKERS
AC OUTLET
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110 V
220 V
230 V
IIMPEDANCE USE 6 - 16 Ω
RL
+–+–
MAX 100 W UNSWITCHED
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Step 3 Connecting the amplifier (continued)
Audio components hookups
This section describes how to connect your audio components to the amplifier.
MD recorder
MD REC OUT
TUNER
CD player
OUT
CD IN
SPEAKERS
RL
IIMPEDANCE USE 6- 16 Ω
AC OUTLET
+–+–
MAX 100 W UNSWITCHED
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110 V
220 V
230 V
MD IN
MONITOR
VCR
VCD/LD
VIDEO VIDEO
VIDEO
IN IN
OUT
TUNER
TAPE MD CD
IN
REC OUT
IN
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REC OUT
IN ININ
OUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
L
R
TAPE INTAPE REC OUTTUNER IN
Tape deck
Video components hookups
This section describes how to connect your video components to the amplifier.
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Speaker system hookups
This section describes how to connect your speakers to the amplifier.
What cords will I need?
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)
(+)
(+)
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(–)
(–)
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15mm.
Hookups
SPEAKERS
+–+–
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RL
IIMPEDANCE USE 6- 16 Ω
Turn the speaker terminal knob counterclockwise and insert the stripped end of the speaker
cord into the hole of the speaker terminal. Fully turn the speaker terminal knob clockwise
and check that the speaker cord is inserted firmly.
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and
– to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.
Note
Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 to 16 ohms.
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AC power cord hookups
Connect the AC power cords of the
amplifier and the various components to a
wall outlet.
AC OUTLET hookups
Since this amplifier has two UNSWITCHED
AC OUTLETs, you can connect the AC
power cords of your components to these
outlets. They supply the power to each
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TUNER
IN
REC OUT
TAPE MD CD
IN
REC OUT
IN ININ
VCR
VIDEO VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VCD/LD
IN IN
AUDIO
IN
MONITOR
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
SPEAKERS
RL
IIMPEDANCE USE 6- 16 Ω
component whenever you press the power
switch of the connected component. Make
sure that the total power consumption of the
connected components does not exceed 100
W.
Note
Separate the AC power cord, audio connecting cords and speaker cords. Noise or sound
deterioration may occur when audio connecting cords are in contact with the AC power
cord, or when the AC power cord or speaker cords are placed near the tuner's loop aerial or
aerial wire.
AC power cord
AC OUTLET
+–+–
AC OUTLET
MAX 100 W UNSWITCHED
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110 V
220 V
230 V
Getting Started
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