User manual SONY TA-AV501

[. . . ] If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. [. . . ] · Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. · 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. 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. · When connecting an audio cable, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components: White (left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red. 4 Getting Started Tuner Audio/Video Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your audio and video (audio signal only) components to the amplifier, so you can listen to stereo sources in surround sound. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below. PHONO CD VIDEO 2 Amplifier Tuner (ST-JX661) Tape deck Amplifier TUNER TAPE VIDEO 1 What cords will I need? Audio cords (1 for the CD player, tuner, turntable, LD player or TV game; 2 for the tape deck or VCR) White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (R) Tape deck (TC-WR661) Hookups The arrow ç indicates signal flow. CD player Amplifier Turntable Amplifier PHONO IN Turntable OUTPUT LINE L R CD player (CDP-CX571) · If your turntable has an earth lead To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y ground terminal on the amplifier. (continued) 5 Getting Started VCR Amplifier VIDEO 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VCR OUTPUT INPUT AUDIO L AUDIO L Speaker System Hookups Overview R R LD player/TV game Amplifier VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN LD player OUTPUT AUDIO L This section describes how to connect your speakers to the amplifier. Front (left and right) speakers are required but center and rear speakers are optional. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below. MIX AUDIO OUT REAR SPEAKERS R Where do I go next? Go on to the next section to connect the speakers. FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER 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 (1 for each speaker) (+) (­) (+) (­) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (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. 6 Getting Started Hookups Front speakers Front speaker (R) R AC Hookups Amplifier FRONT SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER Front speaker (L) Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to wall outlets. If you connect other audio components to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETs 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 OUTLETs }] }] Rear and center speakers Amplifier Rear speaker (R) }] FRONT SPEAKERS R L CENTER SPEAKER REAR SPEAKERS R L Center speaker Rear speaker (L) }] }] / to a wall outlet Caution Make sure that the power consumption of the components connected to the amplifier's AC outlet does not exceed 120 watts. · To adjust the level of center speaker, press LEVEL CONTROL CENTER and then + or ­. · To adjust the level of rear speakers, press LEVEL CONTROL REAR and then + or ­. You can also adjust the center or rear speakers using the controls on the amplifier 1 Press DOLBY to turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode. 3 Press + or ­ to adjust the level. 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 2 2 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Surround sound. Press SURROUND DELAY repeatedly to adjust the delay time. 3 Notes · The center and rear levels are indicated on the level meter in the display during adjustment. · The center and rear levels are adjustable in the following situations. Center level: when the Dolby Pro Logic is on (when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator is lit) Rear level: when the SURROUND MODE (DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED) is on You can adjust all speakers at one time Adjust MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier. 12 Using Sound Fields Using Preset Sound Fields You can take advantage of sound fields simply by selecting one of the five pre-programmed ones according to the program you want to play. SOUND FIELD 1 Press one of the SOUND FIELD buttons so that the sound field you wish to is displayed. Select the appropriate sound field as follows: Press 1 ROCK To reproduce Powerful, clear sounds, emphasizing low and high range audio. Broad, open sounds with plenty of reverberation using a surround effect. Maximum audio impact from video game software using a surround effect. 2 POPS 3 CLASSIC 4 MOVIE 5 GAME To turn off the sound fields Press SOUND FIELD you selected in Step 1. "OFF" appears in the display, and the sound field's effect is turned off. When you use the remote Z Press SOUND FIELD. [. . . ] 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. · Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Level Early reflections Reverberation Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R) Early reflection time Time 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. [. . . ]