Sony TA-AV561 User manual

SONY.

3-8

10-503-11(2)

Integrated

Amplifier

Operating

Instructions

TA-AV561

1996

Sony

Corporation

WARNING

prevent

fire

shock

hazard,

not

expose

the

unit

rain

moisture.

CAUTION

PREVENT

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

NOT

USE

THIS

POLARIZED

PLUG

WITH

EXTENSION

CORD,

RECEPTACLE

OTHER

OUTLET

UNLESS

THE

BLADES

CAN

FULLY

INSERTED

PREVENT

BLADE

EXPOSURE.

CeasTone

AUCH

Ped

Sat

GLECTING

BHO,

(BO

M01

Maeaave

COVER

(OR

OACR

Oat

SECA

HATS

MEOW

SCS

QUAND

SEEMCE

FIREONE,

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

product's

enclosure

that

may

sufficient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electric

shock

persons.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompanying

the

appliance.

This

Class

digital

apparatus

meets

all

requirements

the

Candadian

Interference

Causing

Equipment

Regulations.

Owner's

record

The

model

and

serial

numbers

are

located

the

rear

the

unit.

Record

the

serial

number

the

space

provided

below.

Refer

them

whenever

you

call

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

Model

No.

TA-AV561

Serial

No.

INFORMATION

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

Class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses,

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency

energy

and,

not

installed

and

used

accordance

with

the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications.

However,

there

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

ona

circuit

different

from

that

which

the

receiver

connected.

Consult

the

dealer

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

help.

CAUTION

You

are

cautioned

that

any

changes

modification

not

expressly

approved

this

manual

could

void

your

authority

operate

this

equipment.

_——————————

Precautions

safety

Should

any

solid

object

liquid

fall

into

the

cabinet,

unplug

the

amplifier

and

have

checked

qualified

personnel

before

operating

any

further.

power

sources

Before

operating

the

amplifier,

check

that

the

operating

voltage

identical

with

your

local

power

supply.

The

operating

voltage

indicated

the

nameplate

the

rear

the

amplifier.

you

are

not

going

use

the

‘

amplifier

for

long

time,

sure

disconnect

the

amplifier

from

the

wall

outlet.

disconnect

the

power

cord,

grasp

the

plug

itself;

never

pull

the

cord.

One

blade

the

plug

wider

than

the

other

for

the

purpose

safety

and

will

fit

into

the

wall

outlet

only

one

way.

you

are

unable

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

contact

your

dealer.

Should

the

power

cord

need

changed,

have

done

qualified

service

shop

only.

placement

Place

the

amplifier

location

with

adequate

ventilation

prevent

heat

build-up

and

prolong

the

life

the

amplifier.

not

place

the

amplifier

near

heat

sources,

place

subject

direct

sunlight,

excessive

dust

mechanical

shock.

not

place

anything

top

the

cabinet

that

might

block

the

ventilation

holes

and

cause

malfunctions.

operation

Before

connecting

other

components,

sure

turn

off

and

unplug

the

amplifier.

cleaning

Clean

the

cabinet,

panel

and

controls

with

soft

cloth

slightly

moistened

with

mild

detergent

solution.

not

use

any

type

abrasive

pad,

scouring

powder

solvent

such

alcohol

benzine.

For

the

customers

the

USA

For

detailed

safety

precautions,

see

the

“IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS"

leaflet.

you

have

any

question

problem

concerning

your

amplifier,

please

consult

your

nearest

Sony

dealer.

About

This

Manual

Conventions

The

instructions

this

manual

describe

the

controls

the

amplifier.

You

can

also

use

the

controls

the

remote

they

have

the

same

similar

names

those

the

amplifier.

“Quick

Reference

Guide”

supplied

the

back

cover.

The

“Remote

Button

Descriptions”

section

page

provides

overview

the

remote

buttons.

The

following

icons

are

used

this

manual:

Indicates

that

you

can

use

only

the

remote

the

task.

sWW.

Indicates

hints

and

tips

for

fe)

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

and

“Pro

Logic”

are

trademarks

Dolby

Laboratories

Licensing

Corporation.

TABLE

CONTENTS

Getting

Started

Unpacking

Hookup

Overview

Audio/Video

Component

Hookups

Speaker

System

Hookups

Amplifier

Operations

Selecting

Component

Recording

Using

Sound

Fields

Choosing

Surround

Mode

Getting

the

Most

Out

Dolby

Pro

Logic

Surround

Sound

Using

Preset

Sound

Fields

Using

the

Superwoofer

Additional

Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Glossary

Index

Rear

Panel

Descriptions

Remote

Button

Descriptions

Quick

Reference

Guide

(back

cover)

Getting

Started

Unpacking

Check

that

you

received

the

following

items

with

the

amplifier:

Remote

controller

(remote)

(1)

Size

(R6)

batteries

(2)

Inserting

batteries

into

the

remote

Insert

two

size

(R6)

batteries

accordance

with

the

and

—

marking

the

battery

compartment.

When

using

the

remote,

point

the

remote

sensor

the

amplifier.

When

replace

batteries

Under

normal

use,

the

batteries

should

last

for

about

months.

When

the

remote

longer

operates

the

amplifier,

replace

both

batteries

with

new

ones.

Notes

not

leave

the

remote

extremely

hot

humid

place.

not

use

new

battery

with

old

one.

not

expose

the

remote

sensor

direct

sunlight

lighting

apparatuses.

Doing

may

cause

malfunction.

you

don’t

usé

the

remote

for

extended

period

time,

remove

the

batteries

avoid

possible

damage

from

battery

leakage

and

corrosion.

Hookup

Overview

The

amplifier

allows

you

connect

and

control

the

following

audio/video

components.

the

hookup

procedures

the

specified

pages

for

the

components

that

you

want

connect

the

amplifier.

learn

the

locations

and

names

each

jacks,

see

“Rear

Panel

Descriptions”

page

18.

Speaker

Audio/Video

Component

System

Hookups

(5)

Hookups

(6)

VCR

‘

Turntable

Audio/Video

Component

Hookups

(5)

Before

you

get

started

Turn

off

the

power

all

components

before

making

any

connections.

not

connect

the

power

cords

until

all

the.

connections

are

completed.

sure

make

connections

firmly

avoid

hum

and

noise.

When

connecting

audio

cable,

sure

match

the

color-coded

pins

the

appropriate

jacks

the

components:

White

(left,

audio)

White;

and

Red

(right,

audio)

Red.

Getting

Started

era

Tuner

Audio/Video

Component

Amplifier

Hookups

Overview

This

section

describes

how

connect

your

audio

and

video

(audio

signal

only)

components

the

amplifier,

you

can

listen

stereo

sources

surround

sound.

For

specific

locations

the

jacks,

see

the

illustration

below.

PHONO

VIDEO

Tape

deck

Amplifier

TUNER

TAPE

VIDEO

What

cords

will

need?

Audio

cords

for

the

player,

tuner,

turntable,

player

game;

for

the

tape

deck

VCR)

White

(L)

Red

(R)

Hookups

The

arrow

indicates

signal

flow.

player

Amplifier

Turntable

Amplifier

Turntable

player

(CDP-C661)

your

turntable

has

earth

lead

prevent

hum,

connect

the

earth

lead

the

ground

terminal

the

amplifier.

(continued)

Getting

Started

VCR

Amplifier

vcr

Speaker

System

Hookups

Overview

This

section

describes

how

connect

your

speakers

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.

Player/TV

game

Connecting

the

superwoofer

will

increase

bass

Amplifier

reeraee:

froeo7

Gora

For

specific

locations

the

terminals,

see

the

illustration

below.

©)

()

;

REAR

SPEAKERS

WOOFER

SPEAKER

Where

dolgonext?

pees

OOOOOOO

'S,

ODOOOO

the

section

connect

the

speakers

FRONT

SPEAKERS

CENTER

SPEAKER

For

optimum

surround

sound

effect,

place

your

speakers

shown

below.

Rear

speaker

Dee

co-en]

Front

speaker

—

aan

What

cords

will

need?

Speaker

cord

for

each

speaker)

(+)

“i

(+)

ear’

(-)

Twist

the

stripped

ends

the

cord

about

2/3

inch

(15

mm.

sure

match

the

speaker

cord

the

appropriate

terminal

the

components:

and

the

cords

are

reversed,

the

sound

will

distorted

and

will

lack

bass.

Getting

Started

Hookups

Front

speakers

Front

Amplifi

Front

speake

a“

eee

(L)

‘

Connecting

the

power

cord

Connect

the

power

cord

from

this

amplifier

and

from

your

audio/video

components

wall

outlets

you

connect

other

audio

components

the

SWITCHED

OUTLETs

the

amplifier,

the

amplifier

can

supply

power

the

connected

components

you

can

turn

on/off

whole

system

when

you

turn

on/off

the

amplifier

SWITCHED

OUTLETs

Rear

and

center

speakers

Amplifier

Center

Rear

speaker

STEN

speaker

(R)

LKR

CNIS

wall

outlet

Caution

Make

sure

that

the

power

consumption

the

components

connected

the

amplifier’s

outlet

does

not

exceed

120

watts.

not

connect

high-wattage

electrical

home

appliances

such

electric

irons,

fans,

TVs

this

outlet

Superwoofer

Amplifier

;

Superwoofer

Where

next?

the

section

connect

the

power

cord

and

complete

your

home

theater

system.

on.

eae

eee

are

NANTES

Selecting

Component

listen

connected

component,

first

select

the

function

the

amplifier

with

the

remote.

Before

you

begin,

make

sure

you

have

connected

all

components

securely

and

correctly

indicated

pages

sure

tum

the

MASTER

VOLUME

all

the

way

down

before

turning

off

the

amplifier

avoid

damaging

your

speakers

the

time

you

turn

on.

POWER

MASTER

VOLUME

Function

buttons

PHONES

Press

POWER

turn

the

amplifier.

Press

function

button

select

the

component

you

want

use:

listen

Press

Records

PHONO

Radio

programs

TUNER

Compact

discs

(CD)

Audio

tapes

TAPE

Video

tapes

VIDEO

Laser

discs

(or

game)

VIDEO

Turnon

the

component,

for

example,

player,

and

then

start

playing.

Turn

MASTER

VOLUME

adjust

the

volume.

this

Adjust

the

tone

quality

Press

TONE

and

then

press

{Each

time

TONE

pressed,

the

adjusting

mode

changes

between

bass

and

treble.)

Adjust

the

balance

Press

BALANCE

L/R

the

remote.

Emphasize

the

bass

Press

WOOFER

ON/OFF

(see

page

13).

Amplifier

Operations

Key

When

you

listen

with

headphones

Connect

the

headphones

the

PHONES

jack.

sound

heard

from

vour

speakers.

Using

the

remote

The

remote

lets

you

operate

the

amplifier

and

the

Sony

components

that

are

connected

it.

FUNCTION

SYSTEM

(TUNER,

POWER

TAPE,

CD,

VIDEO

1/2)

Press

SYSTEM

POWER

turn

the

amplifier.

Press

one

the

FUNCTION

buttons

select

the

component

you

want

use:

listen

Press

Radio

programs

TUNER

Audio

tapes

TAPE

Compact

discs

(CD)

Video

tapes

VIDEO

1/2

(VIDEO

Laser

discs

(or

game)

VIDEO

1/2

(VIDEO

the

component

does

not

turn

Press

the

power

switch

the

component.

WwW

Start

playing.

Refer

“Remoté

Button

Descriptions”

page

for

details.

turn

off

the

components

Press

SYSTEM

POWER.

You

can

turn

off

audio

components

connected

the

SWITCHED

OUTLETs

the

back

this

unit

the

same

time.

Amplifier

Operations

Recording

This

amplifier

makes

easy

record

and

from

the

components

connected

the

amplifier.

You

don’t

have

connect

playback

and

recording

components

directly:

once

you

select

program

source

the

amplifier,

you

can

record

and

edit

you

normally

would

using

the

controls

each

component.

Before

you

begin,

make

sure

you've

connected

all

components

properly.

Function

buttons

Playback

component

Recording

component

(program

source)

(tape

deck,

VCR)

Audio

signal

flow

Recording

audio

tape

video

tape

You

can

record

cassette

tape

video

tape

using

the

amplifier.

See

the

instruction

manual

for

the

cassette

deck

VCR

you

need

help.

Press

one

the

function

buttons

select

the

component

recorded.

Set the

component

ready

for

playing.

For

example,

insert

into

the

player.

Insert

blank

tape

into

the

recording

deck

and

adjust

the

recording

level,

necessary.

Start

recording

the

recording

deck

and

then

start

playing

the

component.

een

Using

sound

Fields

iar

Choosing

Surround

Mode

You

can

take

advantage

surround

sound

simply

selectirig

one

the

three

pre-programmed

surround

modes

according

the

type

program

you

wish

play.

OOLBY

PRO

LOGIC

SURROUND

indicator

(DOLBY/HALL/SIMULATED)

SURROUND

MODE

(DOLBY/HALL/SIMULATED)

Press

one

the

SURROUND

MODE

buttons

(DOLBY,

HALL

SIMULATED)

turn

the

surround

sound.

Selected

mode’s

indicator

lights

up.

The

DOLBY

PRO

LOGIC

indicator

lights

when

you

select

the

DOLBY

mode.

Select

the

appropriate

surround

mode

follows:

For

tapes/discs

with

Select

Dolby

Pro

Logic

DOLBY

Decode

programs

Surround

processed

with

Dolby

Surround

and

create

the

atmosphere

movie

theater.

Orchestral

music,

HALL

chamber

music,

instrumental

solo

Reproduce

the

acoustics

rectangular

concert

hall.

Ideal

for

soft,

acoustic

sounds.

Monaural

recording,

SIMULATED

Reproduce

such

old

movie

simulated

stereo

instrumental

effect

monaural

sound.

turn

off

surround

sound

Press

SURROUND

MODE

(DOLBY.

HALL

SIMULATED)

selected

Step

SURROUND

ON/OFF

Key

When

you

use

the

remote

The

remote

also

lets

vou

choose

the

surround

mode.

SURROUND

MODE

Press

SURROUND

MODE

repeatedly

until

the

surround

mode

you

wish

displayed.

Each

time

SURROUND

MODE

pressed,

the

display

changes

follows:

SIMU

(SIMULATED)

earls

turn

off

surround

sound

Press

SURROUND

ON/OFF.

“*

You

can

find

Dolby

Surround-encoded

software

looking

the

packaging

However,

some

videos

and

laser

discs

may

use

Dolby

Surround

sound

even

it’s

not

indicated

the

package.

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