Sony TA-VE700 User Manual

Integrated AV Amplifier

3-856-168-11(1)

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TA-VE700

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.

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

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.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) 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 mains lead, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

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

• The mains switch is located on the front exterior.

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

On placement

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

About This Manual

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 21 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.

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

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

Amplifier Operations

Selecting a Component 8 Indexing Programme source 9 Recording 10 Using the Sleep Timer 10

Using Sound Fields

Using Pre-programmed Sound Fields 11 Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields 12 Customizing Sound Fields 12 Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 13

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation) 15 Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button 15 Programming the Remote 16

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 17 Specifications 18 Glossary 18

Rear Panel Descriptions 20

Remote Button Descriptions 21

Index 22

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 20.

Speaker System Hookups (5, 6)

Front

speaker

(L)

TV/VCR Hookups (6, 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/MD deck

Turntable

Audio Component Hookups (5)

Centre

speaker

Video camera

Video game

TV/VCR Hookups (6, 7)

Rear

speaker

(R)

recorder

Before you get started

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

• Do not connect the mains leads 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

Getting Started

• If your turntable has an earth lead

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

Overview

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

TUNERPHONO

What cords will I need?

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

TAPE/MD

White (L)White (L)

Red (R)Red (R)

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the speakers.

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect your speakers to the amplifier. Although front (left and right) speakers are required, centre, rear speakers, and active woofer are optional. Adding centre 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.

MIX AUDIO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

Tuner

Tape/MD deck

Turntable

Amplifier

TUNER

INREC OUT

TAPE/MD

Amplifier

PHONO

CD player

OUTPUT

LINE

TunerAmplifier

OUTPUT

LINE

TAPE/MDAmplifier

OUTPUT

Turntable

SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR

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

SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER

Rear speaker

60 - 90 cm

45°

Front speaker

What cords will I need?

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

INPUT

LINELINE

(+)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm (2/3 inch).

(–)

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.

• Monaural audio cord (not supplied) (1 for an active woofer)

Black Black

(+)

(–)

(continued)

Getting Started

Hookups

Front speakers

Front speaker

(R)

} ]

To connect the speaker cords

Amplifier

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω

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Front speaker

≥

]}

Rear and centre speakers

Rear speaker

(R)

Amplifier

SURROUND SPEAKERS

REAR LR CENTER

Centre speaker

} ]} ]

8-16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω Ω

Rear speaker

} ]

(L)

} ]

(L)

To drive

Speaker system A (connected

Set SPEAKERS selector to

A to the FRONT SPEAKERS A terminals)

Speaker system B (connected

B to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals)

Both speaker systems A and

A+B*

B (parallel connection)

*Do not use A+B with SOUND FIELD set to ON.

Where do I go next?

To complete your system, go to “AC Hookups” on page 7. If you want to connect video components to enjoy surround sound when watching TV programmes or video tapes, go on to the next section.

TV/VCR Hookups

Overview

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

MONITOR

VIDEO 2TV/LD

Active woofer

Amplifier Active woofer

MIX

AUDIO

OUT

INPUT

VIDEO 1

If you have an additional front speaker system

Connect them to the FRONT SPEAKERS B terminals.

What cables will I need?

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

2 for each VCR)

If your TV monitor uses separate speakers

You can connect one of them to the SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound (see page 13).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

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

Yellow

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:

If you want to watch higher quality video images

You can use an S-VIDEO cable (not supplied).

• S-VIDEO cable (not supplied)

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

TV monitor

If you use a TV monitor, do not connect anything to the TV/ LD VIDEO IN jack.

Amplifier

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VCR (via the VIDEO 1 jacks)

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

Amplifier

VIDEO 1

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

TV or LD player (via the TV/LD jacks)

Amplifier

TV/LD

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV monitor

INPUT

VIDEO

VCR

OUTPUT

INPUT

VIDEO VIDEO

AUDIO AUDIO

TV or LD player

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Getting Started

AC Hookups

Connecting the mains lead

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

SWITCHED AC OUTLET

to a wall outlet

Caution

Make sure that the power consumption of the component connected to the amplifier’s AC outlet does not exceed 100 watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

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.

Video camera recorder/Video game

Use the VIDEO 3 INPUT jacks on the front panel.

Video camera recorder

or video gameAmplifier

VIDEO 3 INPUT

VIDEO L – AUDIO – R

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Where do I go next?

Go on to the next section to connect the mains lead and complete your home theater system.

Before You Use Your Amplifier

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

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

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

• Set BALANCE to the centre position.

Turn on the amplifier and check the following indicator.

• Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING appears in the display.

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 4 to 7.

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

POWER

1 Press POWER to turn on the amplifier.

2 Press a function button to select the component

you want to use:

To listen to or watch Press

Records PHONO

Radio programmes TUNER

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Audio tapes TAPE/MD or MiniDiscs (MD)

Video tapes, etc. VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,

TV programmes␣ or laser discs TV/LD

MASTER VOLUME

Function buttonsPHONESSPEAKERS

or VIDEO 3

When you listen with headphones

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

Watching video programmes

When you watch TV or video programmes, 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 programmes, turn on both the TV and the amplifier and press the TV/LD button on the amplifier.

To watch videos or laser discs, do the following:

1 Press a function button to select the component

(for example, VIDEO 1).

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

match your video component.

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

start playback.

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

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

and then start playing.

TV CONTROL

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.

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

To Do This

Mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote.

Reinforce the bass Press BASS BOOST to turn on

Adjust the balance Turn the BALANCE to the right

Press again to restore the sound.

the BASS BOOST indicator.

or left.

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:

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Amplifier Operations

To listen to or watch Press

Records PHONO

Radio programmes TUNER

Compact Discs (CD) CD

Digital Audio Tapes (DAT) DAT/MD or MiniDiscs (MD)

Audio tapes TAPE

TV programmes TV

Video tapes VIDEO 1 (VTR 3*),

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

Laser discs LD**

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

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

** VIDEO 3 and LD set the remote to operate the

respective Sony video component but do not switch the function of the amplifier. For example, to watch Sony LD player connected to the TV/LD terminals (as shown on page 7): Press TV to switch the function, then press LD to set the remote control to operate the LD player.

If you want to change the factory setting of a button

See page 15.

If the component does not turn on

Press the power switch on the component.

Indexing programme 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 TUNER jacks).

DPC MODE

Digital

processing

control buttons

1 Press the function button you want to label.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the INDEX

indicator lights up.

2 Start playing.

Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 21 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.

If you use a Sony TV

When you press TV to watch a TV programme, 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 or 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 21 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.

3 Create a name by using the digital processing

control buttons as follows: Press press

To insert a space, press or until a blank space appears in the display (the space is between “}” and “!”).

The name you created is stored automatically.

If you’ve made a mistake

Press or repeatedly until the character you want to change flashes. Then select the right character.

or to select a character, and then

to move the cursor to the next position.

Note

Some Sony TVs cannot be controlled by this remote.

Amplifier Operations

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 programme 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.

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 VCR (VIDEO 1

or VIDEO 2) for recording.

4 Start recording on the recording VCR and then

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

You can replace audio while copying a video tape or laser disc

At the point you want to start adding different sound, press another function button (for example, CD) and start playback. The sound from the selected component will be recorded over the original audio.

Function buttons

Playback component

(programme source)

ç: Audio signal flow c: Video signal flow

Recording component (tape deck, MD deck, VCR)

Recording on an audio tape or MiniDisc

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

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

component 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.

To resume recording the sound of the original playback source, press the function button for that component.

Using the Sleep Timer

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

SLEEP

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

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

Recording on a video tape

You can record from a VCR, a TV, or an 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.

1 Press one of the function buttons to select the

programme source to be recorded.

The display dims after you specify the time.

You can freely specify the time

Press SLEEP first, then specify the time you want using the digital processing control ( or ) buttons. 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.

Using Surround Sound

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 programme you want to play.

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

GENRE MODE

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. Select the appropriate sound field according to the chart shown at right.

To play without surround effects

Select “Acoustic” from MUSIC 2. The surround effects are defeated but you can still adjust the tone parameter (see page 12).

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.

Using Surround Sound

Sound Fields

GENRE MODE To

PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC Decode programmes

processed with Dolby Surround.

ENHANCED Provide additional

output to the rear speakers after decoding the Dolby Surround programme

MOVIE SMALL THEATER Add the acoustic

reflections of a small theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals.

LARGE THEATER Add the reflections of

a larger theater.

MONO THEATER Create a theater-like

environment from movies with monaural soundtracks.

MUSIC 1 SMALL HALL Reproduce the

acoustics of a small rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft acoustic sounds.

LARGE HALL Reproduce the

acoustics of a larger hall.

MUSIC 2 KARAOKE Reduce the vocals of a

stereo music source.

ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2

channel stereo. (No surround effects)

SPORTS ARENA Reproduce the feeling

of being in the front row 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 – Obtain maximum

audio impact from video game software.

Note

Do not use both speakers (A+B) with SOUND FIELD set to ON.

Using Surround Sound

Taking Advantage of the Sound Fields

How can you customize the sound fields?

Each sound field is composed of sound parameters — variables of sound that create sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting some of the sound parameters to best suit your listening situation. See the following chart for the adjustable sound parameters.

Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory unless the amplifier is unplugged for about 1 week.

The adjustable parameters for each sound field are shown on the charts below.

GENRE

PRO LOGIC

MOVIE

MUSIC 1

MUSIC 2

SPORTS

GAME

Note

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

MODE

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED

SMALL THEATER

LARGE THEATER

MONO MOVIE

SMALL HALL

LARGE HALL

KARAOKE

ACOUSTIC

ARENA

STADIUM

GAME

Before you get started

To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, go to “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on page 13. This section describes how to adjust the levels of your speaker system and customize the DOLBY SUR sound field.

TONE

EFFECT

REAR

DELAY

CENTER

Customizing Sound Fields

You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the tone (bass or treble) and surround sound parameters while listening to a programme source. The adjusted parameters are stored in memory automatically and you can use your custom sound fields just as you would use the pre-programmed ones. Before you start, select the sound field you want to customize and start playing a programme.

SUR indicatorDPC MODETONE ON/OFF

Digital processing

control buttons

Adjusting the tone parameter

Adjust the tone (bass or treble) of the front, centre and rear speakers for optimum sound. You can adjust the tone of all sounds fields, including Dolby Surround.

1 Press TONE ON/OFF so that TONE ON appears

in the display.

2 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the TONE

indicator lights up.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select BASS or TREBLE.

4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )

to adjust the tone level. The adjusted tone level is stored automatically.

You can turn off the tone adjustments without erasing them

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

TONE indicator

Using Surround Sound

Adjusting surround sound parameters

Change the surround parameters to fit your listening situation. Refer to the chart on the previous page for parameters you can adjust in each sound field.

To adjust the parameters of the DOLBY SUR sound field, see “Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound” on this page.

1 Press DPC MODE repeatedly until the SUR

indicator lights up.

2 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select the parameter you want.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )

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.

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

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

CENTER MODEMODEGENRE

TONE

ON/OFF

Digital processing

control buttons

Remote

GENRE

SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF

MODE

DPC MODE

DIGITAL

PROCESSING

CONTROL

MODE

SUR indicatorDPC

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9(p P r

TEST TONE

REAR LEVEL (+/–)

CENTER LEVEL (+/–)

Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

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

Selecting the centre mode

The amplifier offers you four centre 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.

2 Press GENRE to select the PRO LOGIC sound

field.

3 Press CENTER MODE repeatedly until the centre

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

(continued)

Using Surround Sound

If you have

Front and rear speakers, no centre speaker

Front and centre speakers, no rear speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a small centre speaker

Front and rear speakers, and a centre speaker equivalent to your front speakers

Select

PHANTOM

3 CH LOGIC (3 Channel Logic)

NORMAL

WIDE

So that

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

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

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

For “complete” Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

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.)

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 5 ms steps 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 programme source encoded with

Dolby surround sound.

2 Press DPC MODE until the SUR indicator lights

up.

3 Use the digital processing control buttons ( /

) to select the delay time.

The current delay time appears in the display.

4 Use the digital processing control buttons ( / )

to adjust the delay time.

Adjusting the tone

You can adjust the tone of the speakers.

Follow the procedure described in “Adjusting the tone parameter” on page 12.

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.

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 centre 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.

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOLUME.

Advanced Remote Operations

Operating One Component While Using Another (background operation)

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

Numeric buttons

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BACKGROUND

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.

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Changing the Factory Setting of a FUNCTION Button

If the factory settings of the FUNCTION buttons (page

9) 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

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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 + ( at the same time.

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.

Advanced Remote Operations

Programming the Remote

If the LEARN indicator flashes rapidly

You cannot use the button you’ve pressed.

The remote 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 programme 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

LEARN

indicator

BACKGROUND



0)=+

9(p P r

LEARN

SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION

1 Press the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION

button of the component you want to programme. For example, if you want to programme 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 21 for the buttons you can use to operate each component).

Other remote

4 On the other remote, select the function that the

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

5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to programme 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 programme the recording signal

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

If you cannot successfully programme 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 programme 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 programme signals of Sony components, you can store about 60 signals.) you can programme 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 programme remote signals of air conditioners or other household appliances.

About 5 cm

Amplifier’s remote

Clearing the programmed signal

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

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.

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.

/ Press MUTING on the remote if MUTING is

shown in the display.

/ 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.

Additional Information

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

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

(see page 13).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 14).

/ Make sure you turned on the sound field

function.

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 centre speaker.

/ Select a PRO LOGIC or MOVIE (except Mono

movie) sound field (see page 11).

/ Select the appropriate centre mode

(see page 13).

/ Adjust the speaker volume appropriately

(see page 14).

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

Frequency response

Inputs

Sensitivity

PHONO (MM)

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

Outputs

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms)

90 W + 90 W

(DIN 1 kHz, 4 ohms) Front:

90 W/ch

Centre:

90 W (only in the PRO LOGIC mode)

Rear:

25 W

PHONO: RIAA

equalization curve ±0.5 dB

TUNER, CD, TAPE/MD,

VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TV/LD: 10 Hz - 50 kHz dB

Impedance

2.5 mV kilohms

200 mV

150 mV

kilohms

TAPE/MD REC OUT,

VIDEO 1, 2 AUDIO OUT: Voltage 150 mV, Impedance 10 kilohms

MIX AUDIO OUT

Voltage: 2 V Impedance: 1 kilohms

PHONES: Accepts low

and high impedance headphones

–1

S/N

(weighting

network,

input level)

75 dB**

(A, 2.5 mV)

82 dB**

(A, 150 mV)

** ‘78 IHF

Video section

Inputs

Outputs

VIDEO 1, 2, 3, TV/LD

VIDEO IN: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO 1, 3 S VIDEO:

Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

VIDEO 1, 2, MONITOR

VIDEO OUT: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms

VIDEO 1, MONITOR

S VIDEO: Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 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

230 W

1 switched, total 100 W

430 x 157 x 355 mm

/4 x 14 inches)

(17 x 6

10.5 kg (23 lb 3 oz)

Remote commander

(remote) (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Glossary

Centre mode

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

• NORMAL mode

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

Front

speaker (L)

Centre

speaker

Rear

• WIDE mode

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

Front

speaker (L)

Centre

speaker

Rear

speaker (L)

• PHANTOM mode

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

Front

speaker (L)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

speaker (R)

Muting

BASS BOOST

TONE

– 20 dB

+10 dB at 70 Hz

±8 dB at 100 Hz and

10 kHz

Rear

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (R)

Additional Information

• 3 CH LOGIC mode

Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you have front and centre 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)

Centre

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 programmes 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 centre speaker. You also need to select the appropriate centre mode to enjoy a full effect.

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 6 pre-programmed sound fields (PRO LOGIC, MOVIE, MUSIC 1, MUSIC 2, SPORTS and GAME) 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

Direct sound

Reverberation

• Transition of sound from rear speakers

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 centre speaker (NORMAL/WIDE/3 CH LOGIC modes)

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

Front (R)Front (L)

Centre

3 CH LOGIC

Rear (L, R)

NORMAL/WIDE

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

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

Front (L, R)

PHANTOM

Rear (L, 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 programmes 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 centre speaker(s), we recommend that you customize the Dolby Surround sound field by selecting the appropriate centre mode to take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

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.”

Direct sound

Level

Early reflection time

Early

reflections Reverberation

Time

Rear Panel Descriptions

1 y ground terminal 2 MONITOR 3 TV/LD 4 VIDEO 2 5 VIDEO 1 6 MIX AUDIO OUT

54321

7 FRONT SPEAKERS (A/B) 8 SWITCHED AC OUTLET 9 mains lead 0 SURROUND SPEAKERS

(CENTER)

!¡!™!£!¢!∞

!¡ SURROUND SPEAKERS

(REAR)

!™ TAPE/MD !£ CD !¢ TUNER !∞ PHONO

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

CD player/ MD deck/LD player

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

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.

Skips tracks.

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

Starts play.

Remote Button

RMS DIRECTION 9/(

ENTER

TV/VIDEO

VISUAL POWER

TV CONTROL ON

-/- -

SUB CH +/–

POSITION

SWAP

P IN P

JUMP

ANT TV/VTR

Operates

Tape deck

TV/VCR

TV/VCR/ LD player

VCR

Function

Programmes 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.

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

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

Selects preset channels for the small picture.**

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 programme.

r + (

RMS DIRECTION

RMS CLEAR

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

Tape deck

Tape deck/ MD deck/ VCR

Tape deck

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).

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

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

MASTER VOL +/–

MUTING

SLOPE

BAND

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

—

Normally, adjusts the master volume of the amplifier. If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, it adjusts the volume on the TV.

Normally, mutes the sound from the amplifier. If TV CONTROL ON was pressed, the sound on the TV itself is muted.

Not applicable.

Note

Some Sony equipment cannot be controlled by this remote as shown in the table above.

Index

A, B

Adjusting

delay time 14 parameter 12, 13 speaker volume 14 tone 12, 14

volume 8 Audio component hookups 5 Background operation 15

Centre mode 13, 18

NORMAL mode 14, 18

PHANTOM mode 14, 18

3 CH LOGIC mode 14, 19

WIDE mode 14, 18 Connecting. See Hookups Customizing

remote 15, 16

sound field 12

Delay time 14, 19 Dolby Pro Logic

Surround 19

getting the most out of 13 Dolby Surround sound 11, 19

centre mode 13, 18 Dubbing. See Recording

E, F, G

Editing. See Recording Effect level 12, 19

Hookups

audio components 5

mains lead 7

overview 4

speakers 5

TV/VCRs 6

I, J, K

Indexing

programme source 9

L, M

Labeling. See Indexing

N, O

NORMAL mode 14, 18

P, Q

Parameter 12, 13 PHANTOM mode 14, 18 Programme source

indexing 9

selecting 8 Programming the remote 16

clearing the signal 16

Random Music Sensor. See RMS Rear panel

5, 6, 7, 20

Recording

on an MD 10 on a tape 10 on a video tape 10

Remote 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 21

changing the setting 15 controlling non-Sony components 16 controlling Sony components 8, 15 background operation 15 programming 16

RMS 21

Selecting a programme source

using the remote 8 Sleep timer 10 Sound field

adjustable parameters 12

customizing 12

pre-programmed 11 Speakers

connection 5

impedance 6

placement 5

selecting speaker system

6 Surround sound 11, 13, 19

Test tone 14, 19 3 CH LOGIC mode 14, 19 Troubleshooting 17 TV/VCR hookups 6

U, V

Unpacking 4

W, X, Y, Z

Watching video programmes 8 WIDE mode 14, 18

Names of controls

Buttons

ANT TV/VTR/D. SKIP 21 BACKGROUND 15 BASS BOOST 8 CD 8, 9 CENTER LEVEL 14 CENTER MODE 13 DIGITAL PROCESSING

CONTROLS 9, 12, 13 DPC MODE 9, 12, 13 GENRE 11, 13 LEARN 16

MASTER VOL 8, 14, 21 MODE 11, 13 MUTING 8 PHONO 8 REAR LEVEL 14 RMS CLEAR 21 9/( RMS DIRECTION 21 RMS/START/ENTER 21 SLEEP 10 SOUND FIELD

ON/OFF 11, 13

SYSTEM CONTROL/

FUNCTION 8, 15 SYSTEM OFF 8 TAPE/MD 8 TEST TONE 14, 19 TONE ON/OFF 12 TUNER 8, 9 TV/LD 8 TV CONTROL ON 8 TV/VIDEO 9, 21 VIDEO 1 8, 9 VIDEO 2 8, 9 VIDEO 3 8, 9 VISUAL POWER 21

/ / / 9, 12, 13, 14

0/) 21 =/+ 21 P 21 r 21

Numeric 15

Switch and selector

POWER 8 SPEAKERS 6

Controls

BALANCE 8 MASTER VOLUME 8, 14, 21

Jacks

PHONES 8

Indicators

DPC 9, 12, 13 LEARN 16

Other

g 4, 17

AVERTISSEMENT

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

Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

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.

• Si le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être remplacé, adressez-vous à un technicien qualifié uniquement.

• L’interrupteur d’alimentation se trouve en façade.

Fonctionnement

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

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

• Installez l’amplificateur dans un endroit bien ventilé pour éviter tout risque de surchauffe interne et prolonger la durée de vie des composants.

• 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.

Au sujet de ce manuel

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 22 fournit une description des commandes de la télécommande.

• Les symbôles 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.

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

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Préparatifs

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

Fonctionnement de l’amplificateur

Sélection d’un composant 8 Indexation d’une source de programme 9 Enregistrement 10 Programmation de l’arrêt automatique 11

Utilisation des champs sonores

Utilisation des champs sonores préréglés 12 Pour mieux profiter des champs sonores 13 Personnalisation des champs sonores 13 Pour mieux profiter du son surround Dolby Pro Logic 14

Fonctions élaborées pour le contrôle à distance

Utilisation simultanée de plusieurs composants

(Fonctionnement simultané) 16 Changement des réglages usine des touches de fonction 16 Programmation de la télécommande 17

Informations supplémentaires

Guide de dépannage 18 Spécifications 19 Glossaire 19

Nomenclature du panneau arrière 21

Nomenclature de la télécommande 22

Index 23

Préparatifs

Déballage

Vérifiez si les accessoires suivants se trouvent dans l’emballage.

• Télécommande (infrarouge) (1)

• Piles de format AA (R6) (2)

Mise en place des piles dans la télécommande

Insérez deux piles de format AA (R6) en faisant correspondre les bornes + et – avec le schéma dans le logement. Pour utiliser la télécommande, dirigez-la vers le détecteur infrarouge g sur l’amplificateur.

Description des raccordements

Vous pouvez raccorder à l’amplificateur les composants audio/vidéo suivants. Selon les composants que vous voulez raccorder à l’amplificateur, reportez-vous aux pages indiquées pour les démarches à suivre. Pour plus de détails sur les différentes prises de l’amplificateur, reportez-vous à “Nomenclature du panneau arrière” page 21.

Raccordement d’un téléviseur/

Raccordement d’enceintes (5, 6)

Enceinte

avant

(gauche)

magnétoscope (6, 7)

Téléviseur

Magnétoscope

Lecteur LD

Caisson

de grave

amplifié

Enceinte

avant

(droite)

Quand remplacer les piles

Dans des conditions d’utilisation normales, les piles durent environ six mois. Quand vous ne pouvez plus contrôler l’amplificateur avec la télécommande, remplacez les piles par des neuves.

Remarques

• Ne laissez pas la télécommande dans un endroit extrêmement chaud ou humide.

• N’insérez pas une pile neuve avec une vieille pile.

• N’exposez le détecteur infrarouge aux rayons directs du soleil ou à un dispositif d’éclairage, pour ne pas provoquer un mauvais fonctionnement.

• Si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser la télécommande pendant longtemps, enlevez les piles pour éviter tout dommage dû à une fuite d’électrolyte et à la corrosion.

Enceinte

arrière

(gauche)

Lecteur CD

Tuner

Platine à

cassette/MD

Tourne-disque

Raccordement de composants audio (5)

Enceinte

centrale

Raccordement d’un téléviseur/ magnétoscope (6,7)

Enceinte

arrière

(droite)

Camescope

Console de

jeux vidéo

Avant de commencer

• Mettez tous les composants hors tension avant d’effectuer les connexions.

• Effectuez toutes les connexions avant de brancher le cordon d’alimentation secteur.

• Enfoncez les fiches correctement pour éviter un bourdonnement et du bruit.

• Lors du raccordement d’un câble audio/vidéo, faites correspondre les broches codées par couleur aux prises sur les composants: jaune (vidéo) à jaune, blanc (audio, gauche) à blanc et rouge (audio, droit) à rouge.

Raccordement de composants audio

Aperçu

Ce paragraphe explique comment raccorder des composants audio à l’amplificateur. L’illustration cidessous indique l’emplacement des prises.

De quels cordons avez-vous besoin?

Vous avez besoin de cordons audio (non fournis) (1 pour le lecteur CD et 1 pour le tuner (ou le tourne-disque si nécessaire) et 2 pour la platine à cassette, ou la platine MD).

Blanc (gauche)

TAPE/MD

CDTUNERPHONO

Blanc (gauche)

Rouge (droit)Rouge (droit)

Préparatifs

• Si le tourne-disque est équipé d’un fil de terre

Raccordez le fil de terre à la borne y sur l’amplificateur pour éviter tout un bourdonnement.

Que faire ensuite?

Passez au paragraphe suivant pour le raccordement des enceintes.

Raccordement d’enceintes

Aperçu

Ce paragraphe explique comment raccorder des enceintes à l’amplificateur. Vous devez raccorder des enceintes avant (gauche et droite), cependant vous pouvez choisir de raccorder ou non des enceintes centrale, arrière et un caisson de grave amplifié. Raccordez des enceintes centrale et arrière pour accentuer l’effet surround. Raccordez un caisson de grave amplifié pour accentuer la réponse dans les basses fréquences. L’illustration ci-dessous indique l’emplacement des bornes sur l’amplificateur.

MIX AUDIO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS A

Raccordements

La flèche ç indique le sens du signal.

Lecteur CD

Amplificateur

Tuner

Amplificateur

TUNER

Platine à cassette/MD

Amplificateur

INREC OUT

TAPE/MD

Tourne-disque

Amplificateur

PHONO

Lecteur CD

OUTPUT

LINE

Tuner

OUTPUT

LINE

Cassette/MD

OUTPUT

INPUT

LINELINE

Tourne-disque

SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR

SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER

Pour obtenir un effet surround optimum, positionnez les enceintes comme illustré ci-dessous.

Enceinte arrière

60 - 90 cm

45°

Enceinte avant

De quels cordons avez-vous besoin?

• Vous avez besoin de cordons d’enceintes (non fournis) (1 pour chaque enceinte).

Dénudez environ 15 mm de gaine à chaque extrémité du

(+)

(–)

cordon. Veillez à faire correspondre les cordons d’enceintes aux bornes des composants: + à + et – à –. Si les cordons sont inversés, le son risque de présenter de la distorsion et de manquer de graves.

• Cordon audio monophonique (non fourni) (pour un caisson de grave amplifié)

Noir Noir

(voir page suivante)

(+)

(–)

Préparatifs

Raccordements

Enceintes avant

Enceinte avant

(droite)

} ]

Pour raccorder les cordons d’enceintes

Amplificateur

FRONT SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4-16 Ω

]}

Enceinte avant

(gauche)

≥

]}

Enceintes centrale et arrière

Enceinte arrière

(droite)

} ]} ]

Amplificateur

SURROUND SPEAKERS

REAR LR CENTER

8-16Ω IMPEDANCE USE 4-16Ω Ω

Enceinte

centrale

} ]

Enceinte

arrière

(gauche)

Pour entraîner

Réglez le sélecteur SPEAKERS sur:

Le système d’enceintes A (raccordé aux bornes FRONT SPEAKERS A)

Le système d’enceintes B (raccordé aux bornes FRONT SPEAKERS B)

Les deux systèmes d’enceintes A et B (connexion parallèle)

* Ne pas utiliser A+B quand SOUND FIELD est sur ON.

A+B*

Que faire ensuite?

Si vous ne souhaitez pas raccorder d’autres composants, allez au paragraphe “Raccordement au courant secteur” page 7. Si vous voulez raccorder des composants vidéo pour profiter du son surround en regardant la télévision ou une cassette vidéo, allez au paragraphe suivant.

Raccordement d’un téléviseur/ magnétoscope

Aperçu

Ce paragraphe explique comment raccorder des composants vidéo à l’amplificateur. L’illustration cidessous indique l’emplacement des prises.

Caisson de grave amplifié

Amplificateur

MIX

AUDIO

OUT

Caisson de grave amplifié

INPUT

Si vous avez des enceintes avant supplémentaires

Raccordez-les aux bornes FRONT SPEAKERS B.

Si le moniteur TV utilise des enceintes séparées

Vous pouvez raccorder une des enceintes aux bornes SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER pour le son surround Dolby Pro Logic (voir page 14).

Sélection du système d’enceintes

Si vous avez raccordé une seule paire d’enceintes avant, réglez le sélecteur SPEAKERS du panneau avant sur A. Si vous avez raccordé deux paires d’enceintes, réglez le sélecteur en fonction du tableau suivant:

MONITOR

VIDEO 2TV/LD

VIDEO 1

De quels cordons avez-vous besoin?

• Vous avez besoin de cordons audio/vidéo (non fournis) (1 pour le téléviseur ou lecteur LD et 2 pour chaque magnétoscope).

jaune

blanc (gauche)

rouge (droit) rouge (droit)

• Vous avez besoin également d’un cordon vidéo (non fourni) (1 pour un moniteur TV).

jaune

blanc (gauche)

jaune

Si vous voulez voir des images vidéo de plus grande qualité

Vous pouvez utiliser un cordon S-VIDEO (non fourni).

• Cordon S-VIDEO (non fourni)

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