Sony TA-AV661 User manual

SONY.
Integrated AV
Amplifier
Operating Instructions
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TA-AV661

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
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This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
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This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Owner's record
The*model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to them avhenever you call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this
product.
Model No. TA-AV661
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device. pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses. and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, it
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
~ Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
~ Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modification not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
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Precautions
On safety
* 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. :
On power sources
* Before operating the amplifier, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate at the rear of the amplifier.
* If vou are not going to use the
amplitier for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the amplitier from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself:
never pull the cord.
* One blade of the plug is wider than
the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer.
* Should the AC power cord need to be
changed, have it done at a qualified
service shop only.
On placement
¢ 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.
* Do not place anything on top of the
cabinet that might block the
ventilation holes and cause
malfunctions.
On operation
+ Before connecting other components.
be sure to turn off and unplug the
amplifier.
On cleaning
* Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.
For the customers in the USA
For detailed safety precautions, see the
“IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS” leatlet.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your amplifier, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About This Manual
Conventions
The instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the amplifier.
You can also use the controls on the
remote if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
amplifier.
A “Quick Reference Guide” is
supplied’on the back cover.
The “Remote Button Descriptions”
section on page 23 provides an
overview of the remote buttons.
The following icons are used in this
manual: :
=] Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
sj. Indicates hints and tips for
@ making the task easier.
This amplifier incorporates the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround system.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“Dolby ,” the double-D symbol 00 and
“Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting Started
Unpacking 4
Hookup Overview 4
Audio Component Hookups 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
Video Component Hookups 7
AC Hookups 8
Amplifier Operations
Selecting a Component 9
Recording 11
Using Sound Fields
Choosing a Surround Mode 12
Getting the Most Out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound 13
Using Preset Sound Fields 15
Adjusting the sound 16
Using the Superwoofer 17
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 18
Specifications 19
Glossary 20
Index 21
Rear Panel Descriptions 22
Remote Button Descriptions 23
Quick Reference Guide (back cover)

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Started
Getting
Unpacking Hookup Overview
Check that vou received the following items with the The amplitier allows:you ta connect and control the
amplitier: following audio/video components. Follow the
¢ Remote controller (remote) (1) hookup procedures on the specitied pages for the
« Size AA (R6) batteries (2) components that you want to connect to the amplitier.
To learn the locations and names of each jacks, see
“Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 22.
Inserting batteries into the remote Video Component
: Speaker Hookups (7)
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in accordance with System
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Hookups
(6)
TV
the + and - marking on the battery compartment. Monitor
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor &
on the amplifier.
e When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
L F
months. When the remote no longer operates the ed Tuner
om eis Component
amplifier, replace both batteries with new ones. Hookups (7)
: = Turntable
Notes
*
Do
not
leave
the
remote
in
an
extremely
hot
or
humid
Audio
Component
place.
Hookups
(5)
** Do nof use a new battery with an old one.
* Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting
apparatuses.
Doing
so
may
cause
a
malfunction.
Before
you
get
started
* [f you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time.
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remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from Turiof ithe power te.allicompenents before ng
any connections.
Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the
connections are completed.
Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
When connecting an audio/video cable, be sure to
match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks
on the components: Yellow (video) to Yellow; White
(left, audio) to White; and Red (right, audio) to Red.
battery leakage and corrosion.

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Audio Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect vour audio
components to the amplifier, so you can listen to stereo
sources in surround sound.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.
PHONO CD
TUNER TAPE
What cords will | need?
Audio cords (1 for the CD player, tuner or turntable; 2 for
the tape deck)
White (L)
Red (R)
Hookups
The arrow => indicates signal flow.
CD player
Amplifier
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(CDP-C661)
Getting Started
Tuner
Amplifier
Tuner (ST-3X661)
Tape deck
Amplifier
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Tape deck (TC-WR661)
Turntable
Turntable
Amplifier
* If your turntable has an earth lead
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the ¢ ground
terminal on the amplitier.
Where. do I go next?
Go on to the intext section to connect the speakers.

Getting Started : oat
Sg ar ee EN Hookups
Speaker System Hookups
Front speakers
Front speaker Amplifier Front speaker
Overview
(R)
(L)
This section describes how to connect vour speakers to
the amplifier. Front (lett and right) speakers are
required but center and rear speakers are optional. The
center and rear speakers enhance the surround effects.
Connecting the superwoofer will increase bass
“response.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
Rear and center speakers
REAR SPEAKERS WOOFER SPEAKER
Amplifier
Center Rear
speaker speaker
Rear
speaker
(R)
FRONT SPEAKERS CENTER SPEAKER
For optimum surround sound eftect, place your
speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
CE) ( vey If your TV monitor uses separate speakers
, J 60-90 cm/ You can connect one of them to the CENTER SPEAKER
ase : ia . terminals for use with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound
.
Front
4
(see
page
13).
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Amplifier Superwoofer
What cords will | need?
Speaker cord (1 for each speaker)
“ ———— ‘
(-)
(-)
woores
SPEAKER
eee
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm).
Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate Where do | go next?
terminal on the components: + to + and - to -. If the cords
are
reversed,
the
sound
will
be
distorted
and
will
lack
bass.
To
complete
your
system,
go
to
“AC
Hookups”
on
page
8.
If
you want to conitect video contponents to enjoy surround
sound when watching video tapes or laser discs, go on to the
next section. .

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Getting
Started
a) Amplifier VCR 2
Video Component Hookups =
Overview
This section describes how to connect video
components to the amplifier. For specific locations of
the jacks, see the illustration below.
MONITOR VIDEO 3 VIDEO 1
LD Player/TV game
Amplifier LD
What cables will | need?
* Audio/video cable (not supplied) (1 for each LD player or
TV game; 2 for each VCR)
Yellow
White (L) Camcorder/TV game
Red (R) Use the VIDEO 4 INPUT jacks on the front panel.
You cannot record on a camvorder (or TV game) connected
to the VIDEO 4 INPUT jacks.
Amplifier Camcorder
Yellow
VizEOs
ae
Hookups
The arrow => indicates signal flow.
VCR
If vou have two VCRs connect the second one to the VIDEO
2 jacks.
Amplifier VCR 1 MONITOR
Amplifier TV Monitor
Where do | go next?
Go on to the next section to connect te AC power cord and
complete your home tieater systent.

Getting
Started
as
a
AC
Hookups
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from this amplifier and
from your audio/video components to wall outlets.
If vou connect other audio components to the
SWITCHED AC OUTLETs on the amplifier, the
amplifier can supply power to the connected
components so you can turn on/off whole system
when you turn on/off the amplifier.
SWITCHED AC OUTLETs
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to a wall outlet
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the components
connected to the amptifier’s AC outlet does not exceed 120
watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home
appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Amplifier Operations
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Selecting a Component
To listen to or watch a connected component, first
select the function on the amplifier or with the remote.
* Before you begin, make sure you have connected all
components securely and correctly as indicated on
pages 5 to 8.
+ Be sure to turn the MASTER VOLUME all the way
down before turning off the amplifier to avoid
damaging your speakers the next time you turn it on.
POWER MASTER VOLUME
Function buttons
HEADPHONES
1° Press POWER to turn on the amplifier.
2 Press a function button to select the component
you want to use:
To listen to or watch Press
Records PHONO
Radio programs TUNER
Compact discs (CD) cD
Audio tapes TAPE
Video tapes VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
Laser discs (or TV game) VIDEO 3
Camcoder (or TV game) VIDEO 4
3 Turn on the component, for example, a CD player,
and then start playing.
4 Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.
To Do this
Adjust the sound Adjust the equalizer curve (see page
16).
Adjust the balance Press BALANCE L/R on the remote.
Emphasize the bass Press WOOFER ON/OFF (see page
17).
poy When you use the remote
The remote lets you play the Sony components
connected to the amplifier. See “Remote Button
Descriptions” on page 23 tor details.
¢ When you listen with headphones
Connect the headphones to the HEADPHONES jack.
No sound is heard from your speakers.
Watching video programs
When you watch video programs or laser discs, we
recommend you play audio portion through the
amplifier instead of your TV's speaker. This lets you
take advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound
effects, like Dolby Surround, and lets you use the
amplifier’s remote to control the audio.
Turn off the speakers on your TV before you start so
you can enjoy the surround sound trom your amplifier.
1 Press a function button to select the component
(for example, VIDEO 1 or 2 for VCR; VIDEO 3 for
LD player). ;
2 Turnon the TV and set the TV's video input to
match your video component.
3 Turnon the component (VCR or LD player), and
start playback.
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10
Amplifier Operations
Using the remote Fl
The remote lets vou operate the amplifier and the Sony
components that are connected to it.
Front panel of the remote
SYSTEM
AUDIO
POWER
FUNCTION
VIDEO
FUNCTION
ViDEO 1-4
1 Press SYSTEM POWER to turn on the amplifier.
2 Press one of the AUDIO FUNCTION buttons
(TUNER, TAPE or CD) to select the audio
component you want to use.
If you want to use the video component, press
VIDEO FUNCTION on the front of the remote or
one of the VIDEO 1 - 4 buttons on the back of the
remote.
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Radio programs TUNER
Audio tapes TAPE
Compact discs (CD) ; cD
Video tapes VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
Laser discs (or TV game) VIDEO 3
Camcoder (or TV game) VIDEO 4
If the component does not turn on
Press the power switch on the component.
3 Start playing.
Refer to “Remote Button Descriptions” on page 23
for details.
To turn off the components
Press
SYSTEM POWER.
You
can
turn
otf
audio
components
connected
to
the
SWITCHED
AC
OUTLETS
on
the
bach
of
this
unit
at
the
same
time.
co
Watching
TV
without
the
amplifier
(for
Sony
TVs
only)
Press
TV
POWER
to
set
the
remote
to
operate
TV
functions
only
(see
“Remote
Button
Descriptions”
on
Page
23
for
details).
When
you
press
this
button.
the
TY
turns
on
and
switches
to
the
TV
input.
If
the
TV
does
not
automatically
switch
to
the
TV
input,
press
TV/VIDEO.