Sony MDS-JA333ES - Manuel (Page 44)

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Using the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
control system
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Using the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
control system
This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
Control System.
The CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
control system was designed to
simplify the operation of audio systems composed of
separate Sony components. CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
connections
provide a path for the transmission of control signals that
enable automatic operation and control features usually
associated with integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
connections between a Sony
MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette
deck provide automatic function selection and
synchronized recording.
In the future the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
connection will work as
a multifunction bus allowing you to control various
functions for each component.
Note
The CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
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.
Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the
CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
jacks on the back of each component.
You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
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. Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the respective component for details.)
Example
In the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
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
ΙΙ
jack, you can use either one, or connect different
components to each jack.
About the connecting cable
When a CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
compatible component is not
supplied with a connecting cable, use a commercially
available monaural (2P) mini-plug cable less than 2
meters (6.6 feet) long, with no resistance (such as the
Sony RK-G69HG).
Automatic function selection
When you connect CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
compatible Sony
components using CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
cables (not supplied),
the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver)
automatically switches to the correct input when you press
the play button on one of the connected components.
(For example, when you press
N (play button) on the
MD deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on
the amplifier switches from CD to MD.)
Notes
• This function works only when the components are connected
to the amplifier (or receiver) inputs according to the names on
the function buttons. Certain receivers allow you to switch the
names of the function buttons. In this case, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with the receiver.
• When recording, do not play any components other than the
recording source. It will cause the automatic function selection
to operate.
CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been updated to
the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
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
ΙΙ
,
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
ΙΙ
control system. However, when
making connections between components with
CONTROL A1 jacks and components with
CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
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
ΙΙ
control
system
Basic functions of the CONTROL A1
ΙΙ
control system
Amplifier
(Receiver)
CD player MD deck Tape deck Other
component