Sony MDS-JA555ES - Manuel (Page 6)

Getting Started
6 GB
About the CONTROL A1
Control System
This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1
Control System.
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 MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and
cassette deck provide automatic function selection and
synchro-recording.
In the future the CONTROL A1 connection will work
as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various
functions for each component.
Note
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.
CONTROL A1 and CONTROL A1 compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated
to the CONTROL A1 which is the standard system
in the SONY 300 disc CD changer and other recent
Sony components. Components with CONTROL
A1 jacks are compatible with components with
CONTROL A1 , and can be connected to each
other. Basically, the majority of the functions
available with the CONTROL A1 control system
will be available with the CONTROL A1 control
system.
However, when making connections between
components with CONTROL A1 jacks and
components with CONTROL A1 jacks, the number
of functions that can be controlled may be limited
depending on the component. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the component(s).
Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control
System
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the
CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component.
You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible
components in any order. However, you can connect
only one of each type of component (i.e., 1 CD player, 1
MD deck, 1 tape deck and 1 receiver).
(You may be able to connect more than one CD player
or MD deck, depending on the model. For detailed
information, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the respective component.)
Example
In the CONTROL A1 control system, the control
signals flow both ways, so there is no distinction of IN
and OUT jacks. If a component has more than one
CONTROL A1 jack, you can use either one, or
connect different components to each jack.
Jacks and connection examples
On CONTROL A1 jacks and connections
It is possible to make connections between CONTROL A1
and CONTROL A1 jacks. For details regarding particular
connections or setup options, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with component(s).
About the connecting cable
Some CONTROL A1 compatible components are supplied
with a connecting cable as an accessory. In this case, use the
connecting cable for your connection.
When using a commercially available cable, use a monaural
(2P) mini-plug cable less than 2 meters long, with no
resistance (like the Sony RK-G69HG).
Amplifier
(receiver) CD player MD deck Tape deck Other
component
CD player
MD deck