Sony TA-AV661 Operating Instructions Amplifier Component

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    SONY 3-856-0:;C:-11(1) Integrated AV Amplifier Operating Instructions Read this book first TA-AV661 © 1996 by Sony Corporation
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    presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Model No. TA-AV661 Serial question or problem concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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    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. • A "Quick Reference Guide" is supplied on the hack cover. • The "Remote Button Descriptions" section
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    Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with the + and - marking on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor CI on the amplifier. g 0-e-0-0 oP O gg O O Hookup Overview The amplifier allo'vs'you to connect and control the following audio/ video
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    Getting Started Tuner Audio Component Hookups Overview This section describes how to connect your audio 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 OGOCK)Ci 0000,0 OC1„. 'c7=.,20000
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    Getting Started Speaker System Hookups Overview 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. The center and rear speakers enhance the surround effects. Connecting the superwoofer will
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    Getting Started Video Component 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 3 VIDEO 1 = 00000 CX,00© I Amplifier LD Player/TV game Amplifier VCR 2 LD VIDEO 2 What
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    Getting Started AC Hookups 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
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    4 t When you use the remote The remote lets you play the Sony components connected to the amplifier. See "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 23 for 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
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    AC OL'TLETs on the of this unit at the same time. V' Watching TV without the amplifier (for Sony TVs only) Press TV POWER to set the remote to operate TV functions only (see "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 23 for details). When you press this button. the TV turns on and switches
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    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 program source to be recorded. 2 Set the component to he ready for
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    according to the type of program you wish to play. DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator SURROUND MODE (DOLBY/HALL/SIMULATED) V' When you use the remote The remote also lets you choose the surround mode. SURROUND ON/OFF SURROUND • MODE ' CD = 1 = O 1 Press one of the SURROUND MODE buttons (DOLBY, HALL
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    the rear channel is output from the front speakers. The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers. When you use the remote Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to select the DOLBY mode. You can adjust the speaker's volume or delay time simply by pressing the buttons on the
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    apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby surround sound. 2 Press DELAY on the remote repeatedly to adjust the delay time. Notes • The center and rear levels, and balance are indicated on the level meter in the display during
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    of the numeric buttons you selected in Step 2. OFF appears in the display, and the sound field's effect is defeated. V' When you use the remote Press SOUND FIELD. Each time this button is pressed, the display changes as follows: 0- ROCK -4. OFF .4- POPS GAME -4- CLASSIC MOVIE 4 V' You can store
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    frequency blinks. 3 Press EQUALIZER A or V to adjust the sound level. '9' When you want to reset the equalizer Press EQ FLAT (or FLAT on the remote). Storing the customized sound field You can store equalizer curve and the surround mode, and then call up this sound field when you play a favorite
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    the superwoofer to re-enforce the bass sound of your front speakers to obtain a greater sense of atmosphere. Use the remote to adjust the superwoofer from your listening position. 11- 0 0 01 1 11 ;0 0 O =1 - 7 / N. 000 O 0 0 0 O S.W.LEVEL SUPERWOOFER ON/OFF PHASE / ► 0 0 SUPERWOOFER
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    amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There's no Set your TV to the appropriate input mode (press TV/ VIDEO on the remote for Sony TVs). •-o• Place your TV away from the audio components. No sound, or
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    Dimensions 430 x 160 x 355 mm (16 3/i, x 6 `/to x 14 inches) Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg (20 lb 15 oz) Supplied accessories Remote controller (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Inputs - Sensitivity Impedance PHONO 2.5 mV - 50
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    Additional Information 20 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
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    Surround sound 12, 20 T Test tone 14, 20 3 CH mode 13, 20 Troubleshooting IS WOOFER 14 WOOFER ON !OFF 17 H/~ / ►►1 23 23 II 23 4/>- 23 reference guide (back cover) R Rear panel 5, 6, 7, 8, 22 Recording on a tape 11 on a video tape 11 Remote 10, 12, 13, 16, 23 controlling Sony components 10
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    Rear Panel Descriptions 4 5 161 000 0 000 0 0 O O O O O O O O 0 O O O 111 1 ground terminal M MONITOR M VIDEO 3 VIDEO 2 E VIDEO I E REAR SPEAKERS M AC power cord M SWITCHED AC OUTLET M WOOFER SPEAKER 0 CENTER SPEAKER L E FRONT SPEAKERS ©1 TAPE ©1 CD TUNER 5 PHONO 22
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    Descriptions For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the main unit. Remote Button Operates Function Remote Button Operates Function 0-10 CD player >10 CD player FM/ AEI +/ DISC SKIP Tuner Tuner CD player DECK A/ B Tape deck
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    Quick Reference Guide Selecting a Component Choosing a Surround Mode Using Preset Sound Fields Example 1:Playing a CD CD Turn on the CD player. Calling up your sound field U frequency. USER Adjust the sound level. 3 Turn on the LD player. Start playing. Sony Corporation Printed in USA
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SONY
3-856-0:;C:-11(1)
Integrated
AV
Amplifier
Operating
Instructions
Read
this
book
first
TA-AV661
©
1996
by
Sony
Corporation