Sony TA-VA7ES, TA-VA8ES User Manual

Integrated AV Amplifier

3-856-158-31(1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de Instrucciones

F E C

TA-VA8ES TA-VA7ES

WARNING

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

Precautions

On safety

• 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 is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the amplifier.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit 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.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

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.

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

On placement

• Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup 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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models TA-VA8ES and TA-VA7ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. In this manual, the TA-VA8ES is the model used for illustration purposes, any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TA-VA8ES only”.

Conventions

• The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the amplifier.

• The “Remote Button Descriptions” section on page 27 provides an overview of the remote buttons.

• The following icons are used in this manual:

Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4 Hookup Overview 4 Audio Component Hookups 5 Speaker System Hookups 6 TV/VCR Hookups 7 AC Hookups 8 Before You Use Your Amplifier 8

Amplifier Operations

Selecting a Component 9 Indexing Program Sources 10 Recording 11 Using the Sleep Timer 12

Using Surround Sound

Introduction 13 Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 13 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 15 Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields (TA-VA8ES) 16 Customizing the Sound Fields 17

This amplifier incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround system. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby ,” the double-D symbol a, “AC-3” and “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation) 20 Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 20 Programming the Remote 21

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 22 Specifications 23 Glossary 24

Rear Panel Descriptions 26

Remote Button Descriptions 27

Index 28

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the amplifier:

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the amplifier.

Hookup Overview

The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following audio/video components. Follow the hookup procedures for the components that you want to connect to the amplifier on the pages specified. To learn the locations and names of each jacks, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 26.

Speaker System Hookups (6)

Front

speaker

(L)

TV/VCR Hookups (7)

VCR

LD player

Active

woofer

Front

speaker

(R)

When to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Rear

speaker

(L)

CD player

Tuner

Tape deck

DAT/MD deck

Turntable

Audio Component Hookups (5)

Center

speaker

Video camera

recorder

Video game

TV/VCR Hookups (7)

Rear

speaker

(R)

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.

Audio Component Hookups

PHONO

OUTPUT

LINE

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the amplifier. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

PHONO

DAT/MD TAPECDTUNER

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player, tuner and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

Getting Started

DAT/MD

DAT/MDAmplifier

OUTPUT

INREC OUT

DAT/MD

INPUT

LINELINE

Turntable

Amplifier

Turntable

• If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the amplifier.

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

Tuner

Tape deck

Amplifier

TAPE

TUNER

INREC OUT

CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

Tuner

OUTPUT

LINE

Tape deckAmplifier

OUTPUT

INPUT

White (L)White (L) Red (R)Red (R)

LINELINE

REAR SPEAKERS

CENTER SPEAKER

Getting Started

INPUTSURROUND OUT

CENTER

WOOFER

REAR

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the amplifier. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, center and rear speakers are optional. Adding center and rear speakers will enhance the surround effects. Connecting an active woofer will increase bass response. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

FRONT SPEAKERS A

WOOFER

CENTER SPEAKER

REAR SPEAKERS

Rear and center speakers

Rear

speaker

(R)

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Center

speaker

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Amplifier

Active woofer

Amplifier

Active woofer

If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SURROUND OUT CENTER terminal for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (see page 15).

Rear

speaker

(L)

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

45°

Front speaker

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm. 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.

(+)

(–)

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

Amplifier

FRONT SPEAKERS

RLARL

Front speaker

(L)

Selecting the speaker system

If you connect only one set of front speakers, set the SPEAKERS selector on the front panel to A. If you connect two sets of front speakers, see the following:

To drive

Speaker system A (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals)

Speaker system B (connected to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and B (parallel connection)

* Connect speakers with nominal impedances of 8 ohms, or

higher, to the A and B terminals.

Set SPEAKERS selector to

A+B*

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on page 8. If you want to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching TV programs or video tapes, go on to the next section.

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TV/VCR Hookups

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO 3 INPUT

S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Overview

This section describes how to connect video components to the amplifier. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

Getting Started

VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)

If you have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO 2 jacks.

Amplifier

VIDEO 1

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

INOUT

VCR

OUTPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO AUDIO

INPUT

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1LD MONITOR

5.1 INPUT

What cables will I need?

• Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each TV or LD player; 2 for each VCR)

Yellow White (L) Red (R)

• Video cable (not supplied) (1 for a TV monitor)

Yellow

Hookups

LD player

Amplifier

Video camera recorder or Video game

Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.

Video camera recorder/

Video game

Amplifier

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

TV tuner

Monitor

If you are using your TV as a monitor, do not connect anything to the TV IN jacks.

Amplifier

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONITOR

OUT

OUT 1

OUT 2

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Monitor

INPUT

VIDEO

You can play decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks through the speakers connected to the amplifier.

If you have a Dolby Digital AC-3 decoder you can amplify a decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack with the following connections (see page 9 for details regarding operation).

Dolby Digital AC-3

Amplifier

5.1 INPUT

FRONT

REAR

CENTER

WOOFER

decoder (etc.)

PRE OUT

CENTER

WOOFER

REAR FRONT

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect an AC plug and complete your home theater system.

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to a wall outlet. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s) on the amplifier, the amplifier can supply power to the connected components so you can turn on/off whole system when you turn on/off the amplifier.

SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s)

to a wall outlet

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s) connected to the amplifier’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the wattage indicated on the rear panel. Do not connect highwattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Before You Use Y our Amplifier

Before you start using your amplifier, make sure that you have:

• Turned MASTER VOL to the leftmost position (0).

• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on page 6.)

• Set BALANCE to the center position.

Turn on the amplifier and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator turns on.

Where do I go next?

Before you use the amplifier, go to the next section to make sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.

Amplifier Operations

Selecting a Component

To listen to or watch a connected component, first select the function on the amplifier or with the remote. Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Connected all components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 5 to 8.

• Turned MASTER VOL to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

FUNCTION

POWER

1 Press POWER to turn on the amplifier. 2 Turn FUNCTION to select the component you

want to use:

To listen to or watch Select

Records PHONO Radio programs TUNER Compact Discs (CD) CD Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD

or MiniDiscs (MD) TV programs TV Video tapes VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2

Laser discs LD

To listen to analog audio cassettes

Press TAPE MONITOR, the button’s indicator lights up and “TAPE” appears in the display.

To listen to decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 program sources

Select a video source (TV, LD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, or VIDEO 3) then press 5.1 INPUT, the indicator on the button lights up. The amplifier memorizes 5.1 INPUT on/off setting independently for each source.

MASTER VOL

or VIDEO 3

To Do This

Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote.

The MUTING indicator on the front panel lights up. Press again to restore the sound.

Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on

the BASS BOOST indicator

Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE control to

the left (L) or right (R).

When you listen with headphones

Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set the SPEAKERS selector to OFF.

When you want to enjoy high quality sound

Press DIRECT PASS to bypass the tone controls, bass reinforcement, and surround effects. The indicator on the button lights up.

When you want to adjust the brightness of the display

Press DIMMER repeatedly to select the brightness you desire.

Watching video programs

When you watch TV or video programs, we recommend you play audio portion through the amplifier instead of your TV’s speaker. This lets you take advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the amplifier’s remote to control the audio. Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so you can enjoy the surround sound from your amplifier.

To watch TV programs, turn on both the TV and the amplifier and turn FUNCTION to select TV.

To watch videos or laser discs, do the following:

1 Turn FUNCTION to select the component (for

example, VIDEO 1).

2 Turn on the TV and set the TV’s video input to

the amplifier.

3 Turn on the component (VCR or LD player), and

start playback.

(continued)

3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,

and then start playing.

4 Turn MASTER VOL to adjust the volume.

To adjust the volume of the TV's speakers, use the volume control on the TV.

Amplifier Operations

Using the remote

The remote lets you operate the amplifier and the connected Sony components that can be controlled with the remote commander.

SYSTEM OFF

SYSTEM

CONTROL/ TV CONTROL ON

(Press to set remote to operate TV only)

FUNCTION

1 Press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION buttons to select the component you want to use. The amplifier and the selected component turn on. The SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote are factory-set as follows:

To listen to or watch Press

Records PHONO Radio programs TUNER Compact Discs (CD) CD Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD

or MiniDiscs (MD) Audio tapes TAPE TV programs TV Video tapes VIDEO 1 (VTR 3*)

Laser discs LD Decoded Dolby Digital AC-3 5.1 INPUT

programs * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2, or 3 setting

that correspond to Beta, 8mm, and VHS respectively.

If you want to change the factory setting of a button

See page 20.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

VIDEO 2 (VTR 1*) VIDEO 3 (VTR 2*)

If you use a Sony TV

When you press TV to watch a TV program, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. The TV also turns on automatically and switches to the appropriate video input when you press VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2. If the TV does not switch to the appropriate input automatically, press TV/VIDEO on the remote.

Watching TV without the amplifier (for Sony TVs

only)

Press TV CONTROL ON to set the remote to operate TV functions only (see “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for details). When you press this button, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. If the TV does not automatically switch to the TV input, press TV/ VIDEO.

Indexing Program Sources

This feature is useful when, for example, you have more than one VCR: you can label one VCR as “VHS” and label the other as “8mm.” Then, you can have the amplifier display the index names so you can tell which VCR you are using. This feature also comes in handy if you connect a component to jacks designed for another component (for example, connecting a second CD player to the DAT/MD jacks or a DVD player to the LD jacks).

TA-VA8ES

FUNCTION

DISPLAY

CHARACTER

TA-VA7ES

DPC

MODE

DISPLAY

POSITION

FUNCTION

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for details.

To turn off the components

Press SYSTEM OFF. This will also turn off the video and audio components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETs on the back of this unit at the same time.

CHARACTER

DPC

MODE

POSITION

Select the FUNCTION you want to label.

Amplifier Operations

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX

indicator lights up.

3 Create an index name by using the DIGITAL

PROCESSING CONTROL knobs as follows: Turn CHARACTER to select a character, then turn POSITION to move the cursor to the next position.

To insert a space, turn CHARACTER until a blank space appears in the display, the space is between " and A.

The index is stored automatically.

If you’ve made a mistake

Turn POSITION until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.

You can display either the index or function name

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display switches between the function name and the index name.

Recording

This amplifier makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the amplifier. You don’t have to connect playback and recording components directly: once you select a program source on the amplifier, you can record and edit as you normally would using the controls on each component.

Before you begin, make sure you’ve connected all components properly.

You can record on a cassette tape, Digital Audio Tape or MiniDisc using the amplifier. See the instruction manual of your cassette deck, DAT deck, or MD deck if you need help.

1 Turn FUNCTION to select the program source to

be recorded.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert a CD into the CD player.

3 Insert a blank tape into the recording deck and

adjust the recording level, if necessary.

4 Start recording on the recording deck and then

start playing the component.

You can monitor the sound being recorded

If you connected a 3-head tape deck to the TAPE MONITOR jacks, press TAPE MONITOR. “TAPE” appears in the display and you can hear the sound being recorded.

Note

When you record on a DAT or MD connected to the DAT/ MD REC OUT jacks, sound adjustments do not effect the recording.

Recording on a video tape

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

Playback component

(program source)

ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow

MODE

FUNCTION

Recording component (tape deck, DAT deck, MD deck, VCR)

1 Turn FUNCTION to select the program source to

be recorded.

2 Set the component to be ready for playing.

For example, insert the laser disc you want to record from into the LD player.

3 Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR

(VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2).

4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then

start playing the video tape or laser disc you want to record.

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Amplifier Operations

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

Replacing audio while copying a video tape or laser disc

Using the Sleep Timer

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.

1 Turn FUNCTION to select the video program

source to be recorded.

2 Press 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.

3 Use 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.

4 Prepare the respective video and audio sources

for playback.

5 Insert a blank video tape into the recording VCR. 6 Start 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

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.

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.

To record other audio on a specific part of video

1 Pause the video the point where you want to record the

other audio.

2 Press MODE to select “AUDIO MODE”, then use

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

3 Start 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 Surround Sound

Introduction

The TA-VA8ES and TA-VA7ES are provided with a variety of surround features which allow you to listen to a wide range sources in surround sound. They are also equipped with several adjustable parameters to let you customize the sound to your preference.

To use a pre-programmed sound field

See “Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields” on this page. This section describes how to recall the sound fields and provides a description of each sound field.

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound

See “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 15. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the PRO LOGIC sound fields.

To create your own sound field

See “Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields” on page 16 and “Customizing the Sound Fields” on page 17. “Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields” describes how the various parameters affect the sound. “Customizing the Sound Fields” describes how adjust the parameters and provides a chart showing which parameters are available in each sound field.

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields

You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to play.

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

MODEGENRE

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound field. One of the indicators lights up in the display.

2 Press GENRE to select the type of sound field you

desire.

3 Press MODE to select the mode you desire from

the respective genre. Refer to the chart shown on the next page.

To play without surround effects

Select “ACOUSTIC” from MUSIC 2. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the equalizer or tone (see page 17).

For additional information regarding surround sound

See the “Glossary” on pages 24 and 25.

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF.

You can find Dolby Surround-encoded software by looking at the packaging

However, some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package.

(continued)

Using Surround Sound

Sound fields for TA-VA8ES GENRE MODE To

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED Obtain additional output from rear speakers when decoding Dolby Surround

MOVIE SMALL THEATER

MEDIUM THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals. LARGE THEATER MONO MOVIE Create a theater-like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.

MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL

MEDIUM HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert halls. Ideal for soft acoustic

LARGE HALL SMALL OPERA HOUSE MEDIUM OPERA HOUSE Reproduce the acoustics of an opera house. Ideal for musicals and operas. LARGE OPERA HOUSE

MUSIC 2 SMALL JAZZ CLUB Reproduce the acoustics of a jazz club.

LARGE JAZZ CLUB SMALL CHURCH Reproduce the acoustics of a church LARGE CHURCH SMALL LIVE HOUSE Reproduce the acoustics of a live house LARGE LIVE HOUSE KARAOKE Reduce the vocal tracks of stereo music sources. ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo with equalization (EQ).

SPORTS ARENA Reproduce the feeling of a large concert arena. Great for Rock and Roll.

STADIUM Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for electric sounds.

GAME GAME 1 Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software.

GAME 2 Obtain maximum audio impact from monaural video game software.

programs.

sounds.

Sound fields for TA-VA7ES GENRE MODE To

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC Decode programs processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED Provide additional output to the rear speakers after decoding the Dolby Surround

program MOVIE SMALL THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

LARGE THEATER MONO MOVIE Create a theater-like environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.

MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

LARGE HALL

MUSIC 2 KARAOKE Reduce the vocal tracks of stereo music sources.

ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo with tone control (TONE).

SPORTS ARENA Reproduce the feeling of a large concert arena. Great for Rock and Roll.

STADIUM Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium. Great for electric sounds.

GAME GAME Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software.

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, first select the center mode according to your speaker system. Then, adjust the sound parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field.

Using Surround Sound

Selecting the center mode

The amplifer offers you four center modes: PHANTOM, 3 CHANNEL LOGIC, NORMAL, and WIDE. Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the mode that best suits your speaker system configuration.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF to turn on the

sound fields.

Note that you must have at least one additional pair of speakers and/or one center speaker to do the following adjustments.

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

MODEGENRE

LEVELPARAMETER

DPC

MODE

TEST TONE

REAR LEVEL (+/–)

CENTER LEVEL (+/–)

SURROUND

GENRE

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

MODE

DPC MODE

DIGITAL

PROCESSING

CONTROL

CTR MODE

indicator

0)=+

9(pPr

2 Press GENRE to select the PRO LOGIC sound

field.

3 Press CTR MODE repeatedly until the center

mode you want appears in the display. Select the center mode by referring to the following chart.

If you have

Front and rear

speakers, no

center speaker

Front and center

speakers, no rear

speaker

Front and rear

speakers, and a

small center

speaker

Front and rear

speakers, and a

center speaker

equivalent to your

front speakers

Select

PHANTOM

3 CH LOGIC (3 Channel Logic)

NORMAL

WIDE

So that

The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers.

The bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers (because a small speaker cannot produce enough bass).

For wide range Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound to all speakers.

Adjusting the speaker volume

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your

speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have

equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the

speaker volume.)

Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the

volume level from your listening position.

1 Press TEST TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

(continued)

Using Surround Sound

2 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test

tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position:

• To adjust the volume between the front right and front left speakers, use the BALANCE control on the front of the main unit.

• To adjust the level of center speaker, press CENTER LEVEL + or – on the remote.

• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR LEVEL + or – on the remote.

3 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the

test tone.

Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields (TA-VA8ES)

This amplifer uses digital signal processing to reproduce the sound effects of various listening environments, such as a movie theaters and concert halls (etc.). By adjusting the surround parameters you can control these sound elements to create a custom listening environment.

Room Size Simulation (ROOM SIZE)

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOL.

Adjusting the delay time

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can adjust the delay time in 0.1 ms steps (for TA-VA8ES) or 5 ms steps (for TA-VA7ES) within the range of 15 to 30 ms. For example, if you’ve placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter.

1 Start playing a program source encoded with

Dolby surround sound.

2 Press DPC MODE until the SURROUND indicator

lights up.

3 Rotate the PARAMETER knob to select the delay

time. The current delay time appears in the display.

4 Rotate the LEVEL knob to adjust the delay time.

Before sound reaches our ears, it is reflected many times between the left and right walls, ceiling, and floor. In a large room, sound takes more time to bounce from one surface to another than in a smaller room. The ROOM SIZE parameter lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically larger (L), or smaller (S) room. The mid-point designates a standard room with no adjustment.

Wall Material Simulation (WALL TYPE)

When sound is reflected off soft material, such as curtain, the high frequency elements are reduced. A hard wall is highly reflective and does not significantly affect the frequency response of the reflected sound. The WALL TYPE parameter lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer (S), or harder (H) wall. The mid-point designates a neutral wall (made of wood).

Seat Position Simulation

(FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT)

Adjusting the equalizer (TA-VA8ES) or tone (TA-VA7ES)

You can adjust the tone of the speakers. Follow the procedure described in “Adjusting the equalizer” or “Adjusting the tone controls” on page 17.

If you sit in the front of a room, you hear more direct sound from the front speakers. As you move to the rear, the reflected sound increases. Similarly, the reflected sound changes when you move from left to right, and vice versa. The FRONT/REAR and LEFT/RIGHT parameters let you control the balance of direct and reflected sound to simulate your listening position. In the FRONT/REAR parameter, “F” signifies the front of the room and “R” signifies the rear. The mid-point designates the center. In the LEFT/RIGHT parameter, “L” signifies the left side of the room and “R” signifies the right side. The mid-point designates the center.

Using Surround Sound

Reverberation Time (REVERB)

This parameter adjusts the length of time required for the reverberation (echoes) generated from a given sound to attenuate –60 dB. You can choose shorter (S) or longer (L) reverberation times.

Note

The EFFECT parameter allows you to adjust the overall presence of the sound field.

Customizing the Sound Fields

Each sound field is composed of an equalizer (TA-VA8ES) or tone controls (TA-VA7ES) and surround sound parameters — variables of sound, that create the sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to suit your listening situation. See the charts on page 19 for the parameters available in each sound field. Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the amplifer is unplugged for about 1 week.

TA-VA8ES

SURROUND

indicator

EQUALIZER

SLOPEBAND

Before you get started

Select the sound field you want to customize and start

playing a program.

Adjusting the equalizer (TA-VA8ES)

Adjust the tone of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sound fields, including Dolby Surround.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF so the name of the

previously selected sound field appears in the display.

2 Press DPC MODE so that the “EQUALIZER”

indicator lights up.

3 Press EQUALIZER BAND to select a frequency

band: B (bass), M (midrange), or T (treble).

4 Press SLOPE to select the type of adjustment you

want: NARROW (to adjust a specific frequency), MEDIUM (to a small group of frequencies), or WIDE (to adjust a broad range of frequencies).

5 Rotate the FREQUENCY digital processing

control knob to select the frequency you want to adjust.

6 Use the EQ LEVEL digital processing control

knob to raise or lower the level of the selected frequency.

TA-VA7ES

EQUALIZER

indicator

SURROUND

indicator

TONE

indicator

PARAMETER

FREQUENCY

PARAMETER

BASS/TREBLE

DPC

MODE

DPC

MODE

LEVEL EQ LEVEL

LEVEL TONE LEVEL

7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other frequency

bands until you obtain the equalization curve you desire.

You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them

Press EQ/TONE ON/OFF on the remote to turn the tone parameter off or on. The tone adjustments and on/ off setting are stored in each sound field.

Adjusting the tone controls (TA-VA7ES)

Adjust the tone of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sound fields, including Dolby Surround.

1 Press SOUND FIELD ON/OFF so the name of the

previously selected sound field appears in the display.

2 Press DPC MODE so that the “TONE” indicator

lights up.

(continued)

Using Surround Sound

3 Rotate the BASS/TREBLE digital processing

control knob to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.

4 Use the TONE LEVEL digital processing control

knob to raise or lower the level.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 as necessary to obtain the

tone you desire.

You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them

Press EQ/TONE ON/OFF on the remote to turn the tone parameter off or on. The tone adjustments and on/ off setting are stored in each sound field.

Adjusting surround sound parameters

Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. Refer to the chart on the next page for parameters you can adjust in each sound field. To adjust the parameters of the PRO LOGIC sound field, see “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 15.

1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the

SURROUND indicator lights up.

2 Use the PARAMETER digital processing control

knob to select the parameter you want.

3 Use the LEVEL digital processing control knob to

adjust the level of the parameter. The adjusted parameters are stored automatically.

Note

If you make new adjustments to a sound field, the previous settings are replaced by the new ones.

Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings

If the power is on, press POWER to turn off the

power.

2 Hold down SOUND FIELD ON/OFF and press

POWER. “SURR CLEAR!” appears in the display and all the sound fields are reset at once.

Using Surround Sound

Adjustable parameters for TA-VA8ES

EFFECT REAR CENTER ROOM WALL FRONT LEFT REVERB

GENRE MODE EQ LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL SIZE TYPE BACK RIGHT DELAY TIME

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC rrr r

ENHANCED rrr r

MOVIE SMALL THEATER rrr r r r r r r

MEDIUM THEATER rrr r r r r r r LARGE THEATER rrr r r r r r r MONO MOVIE rrr r r r r r

MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL rrr r r r r r

MEDIUM HALL rrr r r r r r LARGE HALL rrr r r r r r SMALL OPERA HOUSE rrr r r r r r MEDIUM OPERA HOUSE rrr r r r r r LARGE OPERA HOUSE rrr r r r r r

MUSIC 2 SMALL JAZZ CLUB rrr r r r r r

LARGE JAZZ CLUB rrr r r r r r SMALL CHURCH rrr r r r r r LARGE CHURCH rrr r r r r r SMALL LIVE HOUSE rrr r r r r r r LARGE LIVE HOUSE rrr r r r r r r KARAOKE rrr r r r r r ACOUSTIC r

SPORTS ARENA rrr r r r r r

STADIUM rrr r r r r r

GAME GAME 1 rrr r r r r r

GAME 2 rrr r r r r r

Adjustable parameters for TA-VA7ES

EFFECT REAR CENTER

GENRE MODE TONE LEVEL LEVEL LEVEL DELAY

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC r rrr

ENHANCED r rrr

MOVIE SMALL THEATER rrrr

LARGE THEATER rrrr MONO MOVIE rr r

MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL rr r

LARGE HALL rr r

MUSIC 2 KARAOKE rr r

ACOUSTIC r

SPORTS ARENA rr r

STADIUM rr r

GAME GAME rr r

Advanced Remote Operations

0)=+

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

You can temporality operate other components while listening to or watching a program.

Numeric buttons

BACKGROUND

0)=+

1 Hold down BACKGROUND. 2 Press both the corresponding numeric button of

the component you‘re going to use (see the table below) and one of the following buttons at the same time; VISUAL POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH PRESET +/–, ANT TV/VTR, D.SKIP, (, 9, p, 0 / ) , = / + , P , r .

Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page

10) don’t match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you connect a Sony LD player to the VIDEO 2 jacks, you can assign the VIDEO 2 button to set the remote to control the LD player.

Note that the settings of the TUNER and PHONO buttons cannot be changed.

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

Numeric buttons

1 Holding down the SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION button whose function you want to change (VIDEO 2, for example).

Example:To start recording on a tape deck while

listening to a CD While holding down BACKGROUND, press 4 (or 5) and press r.

The numeric buttons are assigned to select the functions as follows:

Numeric button Operates

1 CD player 2 DAT deck 3 MD deck 4 Tape deck A 5 Tape deck B 6 LD player 7 VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) 8 VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) 9 VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) 0TV * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting.

These correspond to Beta , 8mm and VHS respectively.

2 Press the corresponding numeric button of the

component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button (6 - LD player, for example).

For the numeric buttons, see the table in “Operating One Component While Using Another.” Now you can use the VIDEO 2 button to control your Sony LD player.

To reset the setting to the factory setting

Repeat the above procedure.

Programming the Remote

The RM-P362 remote included with the TA-VA8ES and TA-VA7ES can control non-Sony components by “learning” the control signals from their remotes. Once this remote learns the other components signals, you can use these components as part of your system. Additionally, if you have any Sony components that fail to operate with this remote, use this programming function. This remote can “learn” signals only from other infrared wireless remotes. Before you program signals, make sure that the two remotes:

• Face straight at each other (see Step 3 below)

• Are placed at a distance of about 5 cm

• Are not moved during programming

Advanced Remote OperationsAdvanced Remote Operations

4 On the other remote, select the function that the

amplifer’s remote is to “learn” and hold down its button until the LEARN indicator lights steadily.

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to program other buttons.

Note that each button can only “learn” one signal from another remote.

6 Press LEARN.

After the LEARN indicator turns off, you can control the other component with the programmed buttons.

When you program the recording signal

While holding down the r button on the amplifer’s remote and press the record button on the other remote.

LEARN

indicator

BACKGROUND

0)=+

9(pPr

LEARN

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

1 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

button of the component you want to program. For example, if you want to program a CD player’s remote, press CD.

2 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator. 3 Press the button on this unit’s remote that is to

“learn” the signal from the other remote. The LEARN indicator flashes slowly. Use only the shaded buttons shown above (see “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 27 for the buttons you can use to operate each component).

Other remote

If you cannot successfully program signals, check the following:

• If the LEARN indicator does not light up at all, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries.

• If the LEARN indicator does not flash or light up in Step 3 or 4, there is interference. Clear the signal as described in “Clearing the programmed signal” below and program again from the beginning.

• The two remotes are placed too far apart. Make sure they are only 5 cm apart.

• If you don’t proceed to the following steps within about 1 minute during Steps 2 and 3, the remote automatically exits learning mode. Start again from Step 2.

• If the memory in the remote has become full, (If you program signals of Sony components, you can store about 60 signals.) you can program a new signal on a previously programmed button, but the new signal will replace the previously programmed one.

Notes

• You cannot turn on programmed components by pressing a SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button. You have to turn on the component's power switch.

• Do not program remote signals of air conditioners or other household appliances.

Clearing the programmed signal

To clear the programmed signals, do the following. The button's functions are reset to the factory-preset.

Amplifer’s remote

About 5 cm

If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly

You cannot use the button you’ve pressed.

1 Press LEARN to turn on the LEARN indicator. 2 While holding down BACKGROUND, hold down

the button to be cleared until the LEARN indicator turns off.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

No sound or only a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers.

/ Turn on the sound field function. / Select the appropriate center mode

(see page 15).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 15).

There’s no sound or only a very low-level sound is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

/ Make sure you select the correct component

on the amplifier.

/ Make sure you set the SPEAKERS selector

correctly.

/ Make the POWER SWAP selector is set to the

correct position.

/ Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING

indicator turns on.

/ The protective device on the amplifier has

been activated because of a short circuit. (“PROTECTOR” flashes.) Turn off the amplifier, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected correctly and securely.

/ Adjust the BALANCE control.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/ Check that the speakers and components are

connected securely.

/ Check that the connecting cords are away

from a transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light.

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

/ The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them

with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.

Surround effect cannot be obtained.

/ Turn on the sound field function. / Make sure that the SPEAKERS selector is set

to A+B when you use two sets of front speakers.

No picture or an unclear picture is seen on the TV screen.

/ Select the appropriate function on the

amplifier.

/ Set your TV to the appropriate input mode

(press TV/VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs).

/ Place your TV away from the audio

components.

The remote does not function.

/ Point the remote at the remote sensor g on

the amplifier.

/ Remove the obstacles in the path of the

remote and the amplifier.

/ Replace both batteries in the remote with new

ones if they are weak.

/ Make sure you select the correct function on

the remote.

/ Pressing TV CONTROL ON sets the remote

to operate the TV only. In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the amplifier (etc.).

No sound is heard from the center speaker.

/ Select a PRO LOGIC or MOVIE (except

MONO MOVIE) sound field (see page 14).

/ Select the appropriate center mode

(see page 15).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 15).

Recording cannot be made.

/ Check that the components are connected

correctly.

/ Select the source component with the

function buttons.

Additional Information

Specifications

Amplifier section

POWER OUTPUT Stereo mode

Surround mode

Front Center Rear

Harmonic distortion at rated output

Frequency response

Inputs

Sensitivity

PHONO (MM)

CD TAPE, DAT/MD, VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TV, LD,TUNER

Outputs

8 ohms 20 Hz - 20 kHz, TA-VA8ES:

TA-VA7ES:

8 ohms at 1 kHz,

THD 0.8 %

TA-VA8ES

120 W/ch

120 W

50 W/ch

Less than 0.05 % (Direct Pass)

PHONO: RIAA

equalization curve ±0.5 dB

CD, TAPE, DAT/MD,

TV, LD, VIDEO 1, 2: 20 Hz - 50 kHz dB

(Direct Pass)

Impedance

2.5 mV kilohms

150 mV

kilohms

REC OUT VIDEO 1, 2

(AUDIO) OUT: Voltage 250 mV, Impedance 10 kilohms

WOOFER OUT

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low

and high impedance headphones

120 W + 120 W

90 W + 90 W

TA-VA7ES

90 W/ch

90 W

40 W/ch

+0 –1

S/N

(weighting

network,

input level)

78 dB

(A, 5 mV)

92 dB

(A)

Digital signal processor section

Modulation (A/D conversion)*

Demodulation

(D/A conversion)*

Sampling

frequency*

Surround

* Only for TA-VA8ES ** Only for sound fields with a CENTER

LEVEL parameter (see page 19).

Equalizer (TA-VA8ES only)

High Density Linear Converter

High density Linear Converter (Pulse D/A converter)

48 kHz

ROOM SIZE*

16-step adjustable

WALL TYPE*

16-step adjustable

SEAT F/R and L/R*

16-step adjustable

EFFECT

20-step

REVERB TIME*

16-step adjustable DELAY TIME In PRO LOGIC mode:

15 mS - 30 mS, 0.1 mS

step (TA-VA8ES)

15 mS - 30 mS, 5 mS

step (TA-VA7ES) In other sound field

modes

(TA-VA7ES only)

5 mS - 30 mS, 5 mS step REAR LEVEL

–50 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

step (TA-VA8ES)

–15 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

step (TA-VA7ES) CENTER LEVEL**

–50 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

step (TA-VA8ES)

–15 dB - +10 dB, 1 dB

step (TA-VA7ES) Input balance

Automatic

Band

3-band, Bass/Mid/

Treble

Turnover frequency

Bass: 125 Hz - 1 kHz

Treble: 1 kHz - 8 kHz

Center frequency

Mid: 435 Hz - 8 kHz

Level

±10 dB, 1 dB step

Slope (Q)

3-step selectable :

Wide, Mid, Narrow

Video section

Inputs

Outputs

VIDEO 1, 2, 3, LD, TV:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR:

1 Vp-p 75 ohms

General

System

Power requirements

Power consumption

AC outlets

Dimensions

Mass (Approx.)

Supplied accessories

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Preamplifier section:

Low-noise NF type equalizer

Power amplifier section:

Pure-complimentary SEPP

220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

TA-VA8ES:

395 W

TA-VA7ES:

310 W

Australian model:

1 switched, total 120 W

Other models:

2 switched, total 120 W

430 x 160 x 425 mm

TA-VA8ES:

14.6 kg

TA-VA7ES:

13.8 kg

Remote commander

(remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

BASS BOOST

+7 dB at 70 Hz

TONE

(TA-VA7ES only)

±8 dB at 100 Hz and

10 kHz

Additional Information

Glossary

Center mode

Setting of speakers to enhance Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. To obtain the best possible surround sound, select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system.

• NORMAL mode

Select NORMAL mode if you have front and rear speakers and a small center speaker. Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass, the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Rear

• WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode if you have front and rear speakers and a large center speaker. With the WIDE mode, you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound.

Front

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

• 3 CH LOGIC mode

Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you have front and center speakers but no rear speaker. The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound without using rear speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Center

speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Delay time

Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position, and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-to-right panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic, you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and/or one center speaker. You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect.

Effect level

Combination of the level of early reflections and reverberation. You can adjust the effect level in 6 levels. As you select higher levels, the room becomes “live,” and as you select lower levels, the room becomes “dead.”

Parameter

Variable of sound that composes sound image, such as tone or delay time. You can customize the pre-programmed sound fields by adjusting parameters to suit your listening situation.

Programmable remote

Remote control with “learning” capability. You can control not only Sony components but non-Sony components by programming the control signals of these components.

Sound field

Sound pattern produced by a sounding source or sources in a given environment due to direct and reflected sounds and the acoustics of the environment. The amplifier offers pre-programmed sound fields like, DOLBY SUR, THEATER, and HALL (etc.) to let you enjoy surround sound easily.

Surround sound

Sound that consists of three elements: direct sound, early reflected sound (early reflections) and reverberative sound (reverberation). The acoustics where you hear the sound affect the way these three sound elements are heard. These sound elements are combined in such a way that you can actually feel the size and the type of a concert hall.

• Types of sound

Early reflections

Reverberation

Rear

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (R)

• PHANTOM mode

Select PHANTOM mode if you have front and rear speakers but no center speaker. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers.

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Dolby Surround

Encoding and decoding system of Dolby Surround sound for consumer use. Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels on the Dolby Surround-encoded sound tracks of movie videos and TV programs and produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelop you.

The amplifier offers Dolby Surround (PRO LOGIC) as one of the pre-programmed sound fields. If you have rear or center speaker(s), we recommend that you customize the Dolby Surround sound field by selecting the appropriate center mode to take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

Direct sound

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Early

reflections Reverberation

Time

Test tone

Signal given out by the amplifier for adjusting the speaker volume. The test tone will come out as follows:

• In a system with a center speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes)

The test tone is output from the front L (left), center, front R (right), and rear speakers in succession.

Front (R)Front (L)

Center

3 CH LOGIC

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

• In a system without a center speaker (PHANTOM mode)

The test tone is output from the front and the rear speakers alternately.

Additional Information

Front (L, R)

Rear (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear Panel Descriptions

12 3 4 5 6 7

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1 TV 2 LD 3 VIDEO 2 4 VIDEO 1 5 MONITOR 6 FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) 7 SWITCHED AC OUTLETs

(Outlet shape and position varies according to destination)

8 AC power cord 9 REAR SPEAKERS !ºCENTER SPEAKER !¡SURROUND OUT (CENTER) !™ SURROUND OUT (WOOFER) !£SURROUND OUT (REAR) !¢5.1 INPUT (CENTER) ! 5.1 INPUT (WOOFER) !§5.1 INPUT (REAR)

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Remote Button Descriptions

For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit.

Remote Button

0-9

CH/PRESET +/–

INDEX

D. SKIP

0 / )

Operates

Tuner

CD player/MD deck/LD player

TV/VCR

Tuner

TV/VCR

Tuner

CD player

Tape deck/MD deck/VCR/LD player

Function

Selects preset numbers.

Selects track numbers. 0 selects track 10.

Selects channel numbers.

Scans and selects preset stations.

Selects preset channels.

Selects station index names for index select tuning.

Skips discs (CD player with multi-disc changer only.)

Searches tracks (forward or backward).

Fast forwards or rewinds.

Remote Button

RMS DIRECTION

RMS CLEAR

RMS DIRECTION 9 / (

ENTER

TV/VIDEO

VISUAL POWER

-/- -

SUB CH +/–

Operates

Tape deck

TV/VCR

TV/VCR/ LD player

Function

Selects tape direction (for tape decks with the RMS* function.)

Clears RMS* program (for tape decks with the RMS function.)

Programs tracks (tape deck with the RMS* function only).

Changes channels when used with 0-9.

Selects input signal: TV input or video input.

Turns on or off the power.

Selects the channel entry mode, either one or two digit (in Europe only).

Selects preset channels for the small picture.**

= / +

(

r + (

CD player/ MD deck/LD player

CD player/ Tape deck/MD deck/LD player/VCR

Tape deck

Tape deck/ MD deck/ VCR

Skips tracks.

Pauses play or record. (Also starts recording with components in record standby.)

Starts play.

Stops play.

Starts play on the reverse side.

Sets tape decks to the record standby mode.

Starts recording when pressed with ( (or 9 on tape deck).

POSITION

SWAP

P IN P

JUMP

ANT TV/VTR

TV CONTROL ON

MASTER VOL +/–

MUTING

* RMS: Random Music Sensor ** Only for Sony TVs with the picture-in-picture function

VCR

Changes the position of the small picture.**

Swaps the small and the large picture.**

Activates the picture-inpicture function.**

Jumps back and forth between the previous and current channels.

Selects output signal from the antenna terminal: TV signal or VCR program.

Turns on the TV, switches the input to “TV,” and sets the remote to operate the TV.

Adjusts the volume of TV after TV CONTROL ON.

Mutes sound from TV after TV CONTROL ON.

Index

Adjusting

equalizer 17 delay time 16 parameter 18 speaker volume 15 tone 17

volume 9 Audio component hookups 5

Background Operation 20

Center mode 15, 24

NORMAL mode 15, 24 PHANTOM mode 15, 24 3 CH LOGIC mode 15, 24

WIDE mode 15, 24 Connecting. See Hookups Customizing

remote 20, 21

sound field 17

Delay time 16, 24 Digital Signal Processor 16, 23 Dimming the display 9 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 24 getting the most out of 15

Dolby Surround sound 15, 24

center mode 15, 24

Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording Effect level 17, 19, 24

Hookups

AC power cord 8 audio components 5 overview 4 speakers 6 TV/VCRs 7

I, J, K

Indexing

program source 10

L, M

Labeling. See Indexing

N, O

NORMAL mode 15, 24

P, Q

Parameter 15, 16, 18, 19, 24 PHANTOM mode 15, 24 Program source

indexing 10 selecting 9

Programming the remote 21

clearing the signal 21

Random Music Sensor. See RMS Rear panel

5, 6, 7, 8, 26

Recording

on a tape 11 on a video tape 11

Remote 4, 10, 12, 15, 20, 21, 27

changing the setting 20 controlling non-Sony components 21 controlling Sony components 10, 20, 27 background operation 20 programming 21

RMS 27

Selecting a program source

using the remote 10 Sleep timer 12 Sound field

adjustable parameters 19

customizing 17

pre-programmed 13, 14 Speakers

connection 6

impedance 23

placement 6

selecting speaker system 6 Surround sound 13, 24

Test tone 15, 25 3 CH LOGIC mode 15, 24 Troubleshooting 22 TV/VCR hookups 7

U, V

Unpacking 4

W, X, Y, Z

Watching video programs 9 WIDE mode 15, 24

Names of controls

Buttons

ANT TV/VTR /D. SKIP 27 BACKGROUND 20 BASS BOOST 9 CENTER LEVEL 15, 16 DIRECT PASS 9 DISPLAY 11 DPC MODE 11, 16, 17 EQ/TONE ON/OFF 17, 18 GENRE 13, 14 LD 9 LEARN 21 MASTER VOL 8, 9, 16, 27 MODE 13, 14 MUTING 9 PHONO 9, 10 REAR LEVEL 16 RMS CLEAR 27 9/( RMS DIRECTION 27 RMS/START/ENTER 27 SLEEP 12 SOUND FIELD ON/OFF 13, 18 SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION 10, 20, 21 SYSTEM OFF 10 TAPE MONITOR 9, 11, 12 TEST TONE 15, 25 TUNER 9, 20 TV 9 TV CONTROL ON 10, 27 TV/VIDEO 10, 27 VISUAL POWER 27

0 / ) 27 = / + 27 P 27 r 27

Number 20

Switch and selector

FUNCTION 9 POWER ON/STANDBY 9 SPEAKERS 6

Controls

BALANCE 9, 16 DIGITAL PROCESSING

CONTROLS 11, 15, 18

MASTER VOL 8, 9, 16, 27

Jacks

PHONES 9 VIDEO 3 7

Indicators

AC-3 9 BASS BOOST 9 EQUALIZER 17 INDEX 11 LEARN 21 MUTING 8, 9 SURROUND 13 TAPE MONITOR 9 TONE 17

Other

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AVERTISSEMENT

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, éviter d’exposer l’appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité.

Précautions

Sécurité

• Si un solide ou un liquide tombait dans le coffret, débranchez l’amplificateur et faites-le vérifier par un technicien qualifié avant de le remettre en service.

Sources d’alimentation

• Avant de mettre en service l’amplificateur, vérifiez que la tension de fonctionnement correspond à celle du courant secteur local. La tension de fonctionnement est indiquée sur la plaque signalétique à l’arrière de l’amplificateur.

• L’amplificateur n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation tant qu’il est branché sur une prise murale, même si vous le mettez hors tension.

• Si vous ne comptez pas utiliser l’amplificateur pendant un certain temps, débranchez-le de la prise murale. Pour débrancher le cordon, tirez sur la fiche et jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.

• Une lame de la fiche est plus large que l’autre pour des raisons de sécurité et ne rentre dans la prise que d’une seule façon. Si vous ne pouvez pas insérer la fiche dans la prise, contactez votre revendeur.

• Le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être changé par un professionnel seulement.

Nettoyage

• Nettoyez le coffret, le panneau et les commandes avec un chiffon doux légèrement imprégné d’une solution détergente douce. N’utilisez pas de tampon abrasif, poudre à récurer ou solvant, comme de l’alcool ou de la benzine.

En cas de question ou de problème concernant l’amplificateur, consultez le revendeur Sony le plus proche.

Installation

• N'installez pas l'appareil dans un espace confiné comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

• N’installez pas l’amplificateur près d’une source de chaleur, dans un endroit en plein soleil, poussiéreux ou exposé à des chocs mécaniques.

• Ne posez rien sur le coffret qui puisse bloquer les orifices de ventilation et provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement.

Fonctionnement

• Avant de raccorder d’autres appareils, mettez l’amplificateur hors tension et débranchez-le.

Au sujet de ce manuel

Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi sont destinées aux modèles TA-VA8ES et TA-VA7ES. Vérifiez le numéro de votre modèle indiqué dans le coin inférieur droit de la façade. Dans ce manuel, les illustrations représentent le TA-VA8ES, mais toute différence de fonctionnement entre les deux modèles est clairement indiquée dans le texte, par exemple, “TA-VA8ES seulement”.

Conventions

• Ce mode d’emploi décrit le fonctionnement avec les commandes de l’amplificateur. Vous pouvez également utiliser les commandes de la télécommande qui ont un nom identique ou similaire à celles de l’amplificateur.

• Le paragraphe “Nomenclature de la télécommande” à la page 27 fournit une description des commandes de la télécommande.

• Les symboles suivants sont utilisés dans ce manuel:

Indique que vous pouvez utiliser la télécommande pour effectuer cette opération. Donne des conseils supplémentaires pour faciliter l’utilisation.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Préparatifs

Déballage 4 Description des raccordements 4 Raccordement de composants audio 5 Raccordement d’enceintes 6 Raccordement d’un téléviseur/magnétoscope 7 Raccordement au courant secteur 8 Avant la mise en service de l’amplificateur 8

Fonctionnement de l’amplificateur

Sélection d’un composant 9 Indexation de sources de programme 10 Enregistrement 11 Programmation de l’arrêt automatique 12

Utilisation du son surround

Introduction 13 Utilisation des champs sonores préréglés 13 Pour mieux profiter du son surround Dolby Pro Logic 15 Pour mieux profiter des champs sonores (TA-VA8ES) 16 Personnalisation des champs sonores 17

Fonctions élaborées pour le contrôle à distance

Utilisation simultanée de plusieurs composants

(Fonctionnement simultané) 20 Changement des réglages usine des touches FUNCTION 20 Programmation de la télécommande 20

Cet amplificateur utilise le système surround Dolby Pro Logic. Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, le symbole double-D a, PRO LOGIC et “AC-3” sont des marques de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Informations supplémentaires

Guide de dépannage 22 Spécifications 23 Glossaire 24

Nomenclature du panneau arrière 26

Nomenclature de la télécommande 27

Index 28

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