Sony str-db780 User Manual

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Other Operations
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Using the CONTROL A1
system
Getting Started
This section explains the basic functions
of the CONTROL A1  Control System.
Certain components have special
functions, like “CD Synchro Dubbing” on
cassette decks, that require CONTROL
A1  connections. For detailed information
regarding specific operations, be sure to
also refer to the Operating Instructions
supplied with your component(s).
The CONTROL A1  Control System was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1  connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1  connections
between a Sony CD player, amplifier
(receiver), MD deck and cassette deck provide
automatic function selection and synchronized
recording.
In the future, the CONTROL A1  connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Notes
• The CONTROL A1  Control System is designed to
maintain upward compatibility as the Control
System is upgraded to handle new functions. In this
case, however, older components will not be
compatible with the new functions.
• Do not operate a 2 way remote control unit when
the CONTROL A1  jacks are connected via a PC
interface kit to a personal computer running “MD
Editor” or similar application.  Also, do not operate
the connected component in a manner contrary to
the functions of the application, as this may cause
the application to operate incorrectly.
PHONO CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
IN
IN
OUT
IN
MULTI CH IN 
SIGNAL
GND
U
CONTROL
A1    
 FRONT
SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
MONITOR
OUT
TV/SAT
IN
DVD/LD
IN
MONITOR
AUDIO 
IN
IN
VIDEO 
OUT
VIDEO 
AUDIO 
OUT
VIDEO 1
AUDIO
IN
TV/SAT
AUDIO 
IN
DVD/LD
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO 
IN
AUDIO 
OUT
VIDEO 2
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
DIGITAL
ANTENNA
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
IN
TV/SAT
OPTICAL
IN
DVD/LD
OPTICAL
IN
FM
75
Ω 
COAXIAL
ASSIGNABLE
COAXIAL IN
DVD/LD
CD/SACD
MD/TAPE
OPTICAL
OUT
AM
U
Y
P
B
/C
B
/B-Y
P
R
/C
R
/R-Y
+
SURROUND
(
)
SPEA
L
R
IMPEDANCE
+
SURROUND
CONTROL A1
CONTROL A1  control system
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