User manual SONY TA-AV521

[. . . ] Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Because the amplifier emits heat during operation, do not place any other components on top of this unit. Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up and prolong the life of the amplifier. Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. [. . . ] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CD player DAT deck MD deck Tape deck A Tape deck B LD player VCR (remote control mode VTR 1*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 2*) VCR (remote control mode VTR 3*) TV DBS When you watch TV without using the amplifier (only for Sony TVs) press TV CONTROL to set the remote to operate only the TV. When you press this button, the TV turns on and switches to the TV input. Some Sony TVs can not be controlled by this remote. If the factory settings of the SYSTEM CONTROL/ FUNCTION buttons (page 8) don't match your system components, you can change them. For example, if you have two CD players and you don't have a tape deck or an MD deck, you can assign the TAPE button to your second CD player. * Sony VCRs are operated with a VTR 1, 2 or 3 setting. Now you can use the TAPE button to control a second CD player. to reset the setting to the factory setting Repeat the above procedure. Hold down the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button whose function you want to change (TAPE, for example). Press the corresponding numeric button of the component you want to assign to the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION button (1 - CD player, for example). This amplifier makes it easy to record to and from the components connected to the amplifier. The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume. ) Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position. You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially. Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from each speaker is at the same level from your listening position. To adjust the level of the center speaker, press LEVEL CENTER + or ­ on the remote. You can also adjust the center or rear speakers using the controls on the amplifier For example, if you've placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter. Start playing a program source encoded with the Dolby surround sound. The center and rear levels, and balance are indicated on the level meter in the display during adjustment. The center and rear levels are adjustable in the following situations. [. . . ] In this case, press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons before operating the amplifier (etc. Power does not turn on when you press one of the SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons on the remote. / Press on the front panel to turn on the power if the STANDBY indicator is not lit (see page 8). By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of presence. [. . . ]