Sony TA-VE800G Get Started Manual

Integrated AV Amplifier
Getting Started and Basic Operations
TA-VE800G
*Please refer to the TA-VE800G operating instructions for detailed instructions.
Understanding How the Amplifier Works
The remote control supplied with the TA-VE800G uses infrared (IR) rays to command the amplifier and control the on-screen display.
Since this amplifier uses menu operations, you must connect a TV.
Video signal (Input from source
components combined with on-screen
LD player, etc.
display)
IR control codes
FUNCTION
2
Video signal S
O
3 U
N M m
D
Video signal
SUB
0 ( ) p P
TA-VE800G TV (monitor)
IR emitter and
receptor
1
VCR, etc.
On-screen operation
1
The remote commander emits an infrared (IR) signal when you press direction control button (1 above).
2
This controls the movement of the pointer (hand icon) in the on-screen display (2 above).
3 When you move the pointer to an on-screen icon, and press the centre of the direction control button, the infrared (IR) emitter
transmits the corresponding IR control code to the respective programme source (3 above).
If the screen does not appear or the pointer does not move when you press the direction control button
The IR code from the remote is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the amplifier (1 above). Make sure there are no obstacles between the
remote and the amplifier.
If the programme source fails to respond or is slow to respond
The IR control code from the IR repeater is not fully reaching the infrared receptor on the programme source. Connect the extra IR repeater
(supplied) and position it facing the programme source (see "IR Repeater Hookups" on page 8 of the "Operating Instructions").
If some of the programmed on-screen controls are unresponsive or slow, rerecord the IR codes for those buttons ( see "Registering non-Sony audio/
video equipment" on page 16 of the "Operating Instructions").
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Hooking up the System
Notes on connection • Jacks and plugs of the connecting cords are colour-coded as follows:
• Do not connect the mains lead to an AC outlet or press the Red jacks and plugs: Right audio channel
POWER switch before completing all connections. White jacks and plugs: Left audio channel
• The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the Yellow jacks and plugs: Video signals
jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise. • When you connect two or more VCRs to the unit, make sure to use a
distributor to connect the TV antenna to the VCRs.
• Connect the audio output plug of the CD changer to the CD IN jack
on the unit. If you connect the CD changer to another jack, you won't
be able to use the CD INDEX function.
to AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
LD player
to AUDIO/VIDEO OUT to AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
Satellite tuner
to AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
to AV 1
TV (MONITOR), etc
Front speaker (R)
ALL
OFF
VOL
+
– Camcoder,
TV game, etc
USER
= +
to AUDIO/
VIDEO OUT
MONITOR
IR OUT S-LINK SATL LD VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1
CTRL A1
VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
IN IN OUT IN OUT IN
MIX
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
IN IN OUT IN OUT IN
y L
R
L
R
IN IN IN REC OUT IN REC OUT IN
to VIDEO 3 (input)
PHONO TUNER CD DAT/MD TAPE
on the front panel
Turntable
Rear
to OUTPUT
speaker (R)
Tuner
to OUTPUT
CD player
to OUTPUT
Using the Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
How To Use the Remote
1
The supplied remote lets you perform
almost all of the amplifier operations.
Operation is simple, press the direction
control button on the remote once to recall
the on-screen display, then press the
corner of the direction control pad
representing the direction you want to
move the pointer (hand shaped icon) on
the on-screen display. Position the pointer
to AUDIO/VIDEO IN
so that the finger tip is positioned on one 2
of the on-screen items, then press and
VCR 2
quickly release the centre of the direction
control button to "click" the item.
Blank area
to AUDIO/VIDEO IN
VCR 1
FUNCTION
ALL
OFF
Pointer
S
Front speaker (L)
O VOL
U +
N 3
D –
SUB USER
0 ( ) p P = +
FRONT SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16
R L SWITCHED AC OUTLET
Direction
+ +
control
M PUSH m
ENTER
button
– –
R L
+ + +
– – –
To turn on the amplifier
IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16 IMPEDANCE USE 8 - 16 Press the direction control button on the
REAR SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER
remote once or twice to turn on the unit.
Hints on handling the remote
• Do not cover the IR emitter when operating
the remote.
Rear Centre
speaker (L) speaker
to LINE OUT
Cassette deck
30°
to LINE IN Be sure your hand
does not cover this part
to LINE OUT
• Hold the remote with its direction control
DAT/MD deck
button facing up, as shown below.
to LINE IN
IR rays
• To make the on-screen display disappear,
position the pointer in the blank area, and
press the centre of the direction control
button.
Setting up Your Amplifier
5
Click START.
Registering a TV
Open the cover on the bottom of the
TV MONITOR SET
remote.
TV IR SET
Registering a Sony TV
If your Sony TV can be controlled by an
infrared remote, and it is connected to the
amplifier by it's AV 1 jack, IR code
6
When "PUSH YOUR
registration is unnecessary.
COMMANDER" appears on the TV
screen, press the button on the TV's
Registering a non-Sony TV remote that corresponds to the
highlighted control button.
Insert two size -AA (R6) batteries
Complete the following procedure to set
Programme the button used to turn
with correct polarity (+/–).
the amplifier to turn on your TV
ON your TV (e.g., CH0, CH1, CH+,
automatically whenever you turn on the
etc.) as "CHANNEL 0".
amplifier.
1
Turn on the amplifier and the TV set.
TV IR SET
Make sure the input selector on the
TV set is set to AV 1.
WIDE TV DISPLAY MODE
2 Click FUNCTION in the main menu.
3
Click TV SET. PUSH
Close the cover.
FUNCTION SELECT
RETURN
VIDEO 1 DAT/MD
When programming the IR code,
VIDEO 2 CD
point the remote at the IR sensor on
VIDEO 3 TUNER
the amplifier from a distance no
L D PHONO
SATL TAPE greater than 10 cm (4 inches) and
MACRO 1 MACRO 2 hold down the button on the remote
for about 5 seconds until the
instruction "RELEASE YOUR
COMMANDER" appears.
TV SET EXIT
To avoid damage caused by battery
IR sensor
leakage and corrosion
4
Remove the batteries when the Click OTHER TV (or click "Sony TV"
commander will not be used for a long for a Sony TV).
time.
TV MONITOR SET
TV IR SET
Sony TV
OTHER TV
GRAPHIC POSITION
Keep the remote pointed
horizontally at the IR sensor until
the code is programmed.
If you tilt or move the remote during
the programming process, the IR
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code may not be programmed
correctly.
If you are using a Sony TV
The IR codes are programmed
7
Repeat this procedure for the
automatically and registration is complete
remaining buttons that appear on the
(click RETURN or EXIT).
TV screen. If an IR code was not
programmed correctly, the IR code
Before going to step 5, cover the IR
setting indicator will flash.
sensor on the TV to prevent
accidental operation. Otherwise, the
on-screen display may be turned off
during the programming procedure.
Registering non-Sony audio/video
Registering Audio/
equipment
Video Equipment
1
Click FUNCTION in the main menu.
Sony TV
OTHER TV
2
Click IR SET.
START
Registering Sony audio/video
FUNCTION SELECT
equipment
VIDEO 1 DAT/MD
If your Sony audio and video equipment
VIDEO 2 CD
can be controlled by an infrared remote,
VIDEO 3 TUNER
simply connect them to the jacks shown
L D PHONO
on the following table, registration is
SATL TAPE
unnecessary.
MACRO 1 MACRO 2
IR SET
Amplifier jacks Equipment to be
connected
EXIT
TV IR SET
VIDEO 1 Sony VTR 3 (VHS) 3
Click the appropriate function.
CHANNEL 0
POWER OFF
VIDEO 2 Sony VTR 1 (BETA)
IR CODE SETTING
VIDEO 3 Sony VTR 2 (8 mm)
VIDEO 1 Sony VTR3
VIDEO 2 Sony VTR1
LD Sony LD player
VIDEO 3 Sony VTR2
YOUR COMMANDER
LD Sony LD
SATL Sony Satellite decoder
CODE CLEAR
SATL Sony DBS
TUNER Sony Tuner DAT/MD Sony DAT
EXIT
CD Sony CD1
DAT/MD Sony DAT deck TAPE Sony TAPE
TUNER Sony TUNER
CD Sony CD player (CD 1)
RETURN EXIT
4
TAPE Sony Tape deck Click "Sony" for a Sony product or
OTHER for a non-Sony product.
MONITOR Sony TV
(via its AV 1 jack)
IR CODE SETTING
The following cases require registration of
Sony products MAKER Sony OTHER
• When connecting a Sony MD deck to OUTPUT IR
the DAT/MD jacks.
• When connecting a Sony audio product
with CONTROL-A1 compatibility.
• When connecting a Sony product to
jacks other than those specified in the
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previous table (e.g., when connecting a
Sony LD player to the VIDEO 3 jacks). If the programme source is a Sony
• When exchanging non-Sony audio or product
video equipment with a Sony product. The IR codes are programmed
automatically and registration is complete
(click RETURN or EXIT).
Notes
To take advantage of CONTROL-A1
• If your VCR has a COMMAND CODE
compatible audio components, such as
selector switch (for VTR 1, VTR 2, or VTR 3),
multi-disc CD players, click CONTROL-
set the switch to the applicable setting.
A1 to select CONTROL-A1.
• If your CD changer has a COMMAND
5
MODE selector switch (for CD 1, CD 2, or Click the respective programme
source.
CD 3), normally it should be set to "CD 1".
However, if your CD changer has VIDEO
IR CODE SETTING
OUT terminals, set the command mode to
"CD 2" or "CD 3" ("CD 3" should only be
used when making CONTROL-A1
connections). MAKER Sony OTHER
OUTPUT IR
VCR TAPE
LD DAT
CD MD
TUNER
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