Sony TA-DK2 User manual

©2006 Sony Corporation
2-894-123-12 (2)
Integrated
Stereo Amplifier
Operating Instructions
TA - D K 2

2GB
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
Don’t throw away batteries with
general house waste; dispose of
them correctly as chemical waste.
About This Manual
• The instructions in this manual are for model
TA-DK2. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel. In this
manual, models of area code SP is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the
text, for example, “Models of area code SP only”.
• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the supplied remote. You can also use
the controls on the amplifier if they have the same
or similar names as those on the remote.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
About area codes
The area code of the amplifier you purchased is
shown on the lower right portion of the rear panel
(see the illustration below).
Any differences in operation, according to the area
code, are clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“Models of area code AA only”.
SPEAKERS
R
LR
FRONT A
LR
LR
FRONT B
L
Area code

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Description and location of parts .................. 4
1: Installing speakers................................... 11
2: Connecting speakers ............................... 12
3: Connecting the audio/video
components ............................................ 13
4: Preparing the amplifier and the remote... 16
5: Selecting the speaker system .................. 17
Playback
Selecting a component ................................ 18
Listening/Watching a component................ 19
Amplifier Operations
Adjusting the speaker level ......................... 21
Karaoke Operations
Using the karaoke........................................ 22
Settings for the advance karaoke
function .................................................. 24
Adjusting echo effect .................................. 26
Other Operations
Changing the display................................... 28
Using the sleep timer................................... 28
Using the optional karaoke scoring
system .................................................... 29
Using the Remote
Changing button assignments......................29
Additional Information
Precautions ..................................................30
Troubleshooting...........................................31
Specifications ..............................................33
Index............................................................34

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Description and location of parts
Getting Started
Front panel
HIGH HIGH KEY
CONTROL
VOCAL
SELECT
DISPLAY
SCORE
MID
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
KARAOKE
ON/OFF
ECHO LEVEL
MID
LOW
MIC 1 VOL MIC 2 VOL
MIC 1 MIC 2
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
KARAOKE
MUSIC VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
MUTING
D.B.F.B. MASTER VOLUME
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
ECHO
DELAY
ECHO
REPEAT
BALANCE
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A?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the amplifier
on or off (page 16, 19, 20).
BMIC 1 Tone
knobs
(LOW/MID/HIGH)
Turn to adjust the
microphone 1 tone level
(page 23).
CMIC 2 Tone
knobs
(LOW/MID/HIGH)
Turn to adjust the
microphone 2 tone level
(page 23).
DKEY CONTROL
#/2
Press to adjust the pitch of
the music (page 25).
EDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the display
(page 28).
FRemote sensor Receives signals from
remote commander.
GDisplay The current status of the
selected component or a
list of selectable items
appears here (page 6).
Name Function
HMusic Tone
knobs
(LOW/MID/HIGH)
Turn to adjust the music
tone level (page 23).
ID.B.F.B. Press to activate the
Dynamic Bass Feedback
(D.B.F.B.) function (page
22).
JMASTER
VOLUME
Turn to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time (page 18, 19,
20).
KINPUT
SELECTOR
Turn to select the input
source to playback (page
18, 19, 20, 22).
LMUTING Press to mute the sound.
MMUSIC VOLUME Turn to adjust the music
volume level (page 22,
23).

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Getting Started
Name Function
NSPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
Press to select OFF, A, B,
A+B of the front speakers
(page 17).
OBALANCE L/R Press to adjust the front
speakers balance level.
PECHO REPEAT
+/–
Press to adjust the
microphone’s echo repeat
times (page 27).
QECHO DELAY
+/–
Press to adjust the
microphone’s echo delay
time (page 27).
RVOCAL SELECT Press to select the vocal
type when singing
karaoke.
SSCORE Press to activate the
scoring system (page 25).
TMIC 2 VOL Turn to adjust the
microphone 2 volume
level (page 22).
UMIC 2 jack Connects to a microphone.
VMIC 1 VOL Turn to adjust the
microphone 1 volume
level (page 22).
WMIC 1 jack Connects to a microphone.
XECHO LEVEL Turn to adjust the
microphone’s echo level
(page 23, 26).
YKARAOKE
ON/OFF
Press to turn karaoke
function on or off (page
22).

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About the indicators on the display
L R
SW SP A
SP B
SLEEP
123
Name Function
APlayback
channel
indicators
SW
L
R
Indicate that audio signal is
output from the front left
speaker, front right speaker and
sub woofer.
Sub Woofer
Front Left
Front Right
BSP A/SP B Lights up according to the
speaker system used. However,
these indicators do not light up
if the speaker output is turned
off.
CSLEEP Lights up when the sleep timer
is activated (page 28).

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Getting Started
Rear panel
L
R
MIC OUTPUT
1 2
SA-CD/CD
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
AUDIO IN
R
LL
R
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
R
LR
FRONT A
LR
LR
FRONT B
L
AAUDIO INPUT section
AUDIO IN
jack
Connects to a
Super Audio CD or
CD player, etc.
(page 14, 15).
BSPEAKER section
Connects to front
speakers (page 12).
Connects to sub
woofer (page 12).
White (L)
Red (R)

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You can use the supplied remote RM-AAU011
to operate the amplifier and to control the Sony
audio/video components that the remote is
assigned to operate (page 29).
Remote commander
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SYSTEM STANDBY
TV/VIDEO SLEEP AV
?/1
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
KARAOKE SCORE
DVD SA-CD/CD
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH – TV CH +
TV
REPLAY ADVANCE
MENU
VOCAL
SELECT SUB WOOFER
BALANCE
LR
DVD MENU
CLEAR
TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
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AAV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn on or off the
Sony audio/video
components that the remote is
assigned to operate (page 29).
If you press ?/1(B) at the
same time, it will turn off the
amplifier and other
components (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
Note
The function of the AV ?/1
switch changes automatically
each time you press the input
buttons (C).
BTV ?/1
(on/standby)
Press TV ?/1and TV (M) at
the same time to turn the TV
on or off.
?/1
(on/standby)
Press to turn the amplifier on
or off.
To turn off all components,
press ?/1and AV ?/1(A) at
the same time (SYSTEM
STANDBY).
CInput buttons Press one of the buttons to
select the component you
want to use. When you press
any of the input buttons, the
amplifier turns on. The
buttons are factory assigned
to control Sony components
as follows. You can change
the button assignments
following the steps in
“Changing button
assignments” on page 29.
DKEY
CONTROL #/2
Press to adjust the pitch of a
music (page 25).
ESUB WOOFER
+/–
Press to adjust the subwoofer
level (page 21).
FD.B.F.B. Press to activate the Dynamic
Bass Feedback (D.B.F.B.)
function (page 22).
Button Assigned Sony
component
VIDEO 1 VCR (VTR mode 3)
VIDEO 2 VCR (VTR mode 2)
DVD DVD player
SA-CD/CD Super Audio CD/
CD player

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Getting Started
Name Function
GD.SKIP Press to skip disc of the CD
player or DVD player (multi-
disc changer only).
HDVD MENU Press to display the menu of
the DVD player on the TV
screen. Then, use the control
buttons to perform menu
operations.
IENTER Press to enter the value after
selecting a channel, disc or
track using the numeric
buttons.
JMUTING Press to mute the sound (page
18).
KTV VOL
+a)/–
Press TV VOL +/– and TV
(M) at the same time to adjust
the TV volume level.
MASTER
VOL +a)/–
Press to adjust the volume
level of all speakers at the
same time.
L./>Press to skip tracks of the CD
player or DVD player.
REPLAY /
ADVANCE
Press to replay the previous
scene or fast forward the
current scene of the VCR or
DVD player.
m/MPress to
– search tracks in the forward/
backward direction of the
DVD player.
– fast forward/rewind of the
VCR, CD player, MD deck,
or tape deck.
Ha) Press to start playback of the
VCR, CD player or DVD
player.
XPress to pause playback of the
VCR, CD player or DVD
player.
xPress to stop playback of the
VCR, CD player or DVD
player.
TV CH +/– Press TV CH +/– and TV (M)
at the same time to select
preset TV channels.
MTV Press TV and the button you
want at the same time to
activate the buttons with
orange printing.
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NMENU Press to display the menus of
the VCR, DVD player, or
satellite tuner on the TV
screen. Then, use the control
buttons to perform menu
operations.
ORETURN/
EXIT OPress to – return to the previous menu.
– exit the menu while the menu
or on-screen guide of the
VCR, DVD player, or
satellite tuner is displayed on
the TV screen.
PControl
buttons
After pressing DVD MENU
(H), or MENU (N), press the
control button V, v, Bor bto
select the settings. When you
press DVD MENU or MENU,
press the control button to
enter the selection.
QDISPLAY Press to select information
displayed on the TV screen of
the VCR, satellite tuner, CD
player or DVD player.
RTOOLS Press to display options
applicable to the entire disc
(e.g. disc protection), or
multiple items on a list menu
(e.g. erasing multiple titles).
S-/-- Press -/-- and TV (M) at the
same time to select the channel
entry mode, either one or two
digits of the TV.
>10/xPress to select
– track numbers over 10 of the
VCR, satellite tuner or CD
player.
– channel numbers of the
Digital CATV terminal.
CLEAR Press to
– clear a mistake when you
press the incorrect numeric
button.
– return to continuous
playback, etc. of the satellite
tuner or DVD player.
continued

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a)The number 5, MASTER VOL +, TV VOL +, and
Hbuttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as
references when operating the amplifier.
Notes
• Some functions explained in this section may not
work depending on the model.
• The above explanation is intended to serve as an
example only. Therefore, depending on the
component, the above operation may not be
possible or may operate differently than described.
Name Function
TNumeric
buttons
(number 5a))
Press to
– select track numbers of the
CD player or DVD player.
Press 0/10 to select track
number 10.
– select channel numbers of
the VCR or satellite tuner.
Press the numeric buttons and
TV (M) at the same time to
select the TV channels.
UVOCAL
SELECT
Press to select the vocal cut
parameter when you sing a
song (page 24).
VBALANCE
L/R
Press to adjust the front
speakers balance level (page
21).
WKARAOKE Press to activate the karaoke
function.
XSCORE Press to show the score after
you sing a song (page 25).
Note
The scoring system will only
activate when you press
SCORE. If you press SCORE
again, it will show the score
marks.
YTV/VIDEO Press TV/VIDEO and TV
(M) at the same time to select
the input signal (TV input or
video input).
ZSLEEP Press to activate the Sleep
Timer function and the
duration which the amplifier
turns off automatically.

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Getting Started
1: Installing speakers
This amplifier allows you to use a 2.1 channel
system (2 front speakers and one sub woofer).
AFront speaker (Left)
BFront speaker (Right)
CSub woofer
Tip
Since the sub woofer does not emit highly
directional signals, you can place it wherever you
want.

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2: Connecting speakers
AFront speaker A (L)
BFront speaker A (R)
CSub wooferb)
a)If you have an additional front speaker system,
connect them to the SPEAKERS FRONT B
terminal. You can select the front speakers you
want to use with the SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
button. For details, see “5: Selecting the speaker
system” (page 17).
b)When you connect a sub woofer with an auto
standby function, turn off the function when
watching movies. If the auto standby function is
set to ON, it turns to standby mode automatically
based on the level of the input signal to a sub
woofer, then sound may not be output.
SA-CD/CD
AUDIO IN AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
AUDIO IN
R
LL
R
DVD
SUB
WOOFER
R
LR
LR
LR
FRONT B
L
SPEAKERS
FRONT A
AUDIO
OUT
C
BA
ASPEAKERS FRONT Ba)
AMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
BSpeaker cord (not supplied)
BB

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Getting Started
3: Connecting the audio/video components
This section describes how to hook up your
components to this amplifier. Before you
begin, refer to “Component to be connected”
below for the pages which describe how to
connect the audio/video components.
Component to be connected
How to hook up your
components
To connect See
Audio components
• Super Audio CD player/
CD player
page 14
Video components
• DVD player
• Satellite tuner
•VCR
page 15

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The following illustration shows how to
connect audio components such as Super
Audio CD player, CD player, etc.
Connecting audio components
L
R
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
AUDIO IN
R
LL
R
DVD
AUDIO
OUT
SUB
WOOFER
SPEAKERS
R
LR
FRONT A
LR
LR
FRONT B
L
MIC OUTPUT
SA-CD/CD
AUDIO IN
Super Audio CD
player/CD player
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)

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Getting Started
The following illustration shows how to
connect video components such as DVD
player, satellite tuner or VCR.
Connecting video components
L
R
L
AUDIO
OUT
SPEAKERS
R
LR
FRONT A
LR
LR
FRONT B
L
MIC OUTPUT
VIDEO 2
AUDIO IN
R
L
SUB
WOOFER
AUDIO IN
VIDEO 1
AUDIO IN
DVD SA-CD/CD
AUDIO IN
R
Satellite tuner
A
AAudio cord (not supplied)
DVD player VCR
AA

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4: Preparing the amplifier
and the remote
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Before using the amplifier for the first time,
initialize the amplifier by performing the
following procedure. This procedure can also
be used to return settings you have made to
their factory defaults.
Be sure to use the buttons on the amplifier for
this operation.
1Press ?/1to turn off the
amplifier.
2Hold down ?/1for 5 seconds.
“CLEARING” appears on the display for
a while. Then, follows by “CLEARED”.
The following items are reset to their
factory settings.
• MASTER VOLUME is set to “VOL
MIN”.
• Input is set to “DVD”.
• D.B.F.B. is set to “D.B.F.B. OFF”.
• Karaoke mode is set to “KARA OFF”.
• Balance L/R level is set to
“BALANCE”.
• Sub woofer level is set to SW 0 dB.
Connecting the AC power cord
R
LR
FRONT B
L
AC power cord
To the wall outlet
Performing initial setup
operations
HIGH HIGH KEY
CONTROL
VOCAL
SELECT
DISPLAY
SCORE
ECHO
DELAY
MID
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
KARAOKE
ON/OFF
ECHO LEVEL
MID
LOW
MIC 1VOL MIC 2VOL
MIC 1 MIC 2
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
KARAOKE
MUSICVOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
MUTING
D.B.F.B. MASTERVOLUME
ECHO
REPEAT
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
BALANCE
LR
?/1
1,2

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Getting Started
Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries in the
RM-AAU011 remote commander.
Observe the correct polarity when installing
batteries.
Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or
humid place.
• Do not use a new battery with old ones.
• Do not mix alkaline batteries and other kinds of
batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight
or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
• If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and
corrosion.
Tip
Under normal conditions, the batteries should last
for about 3 months. When the remote no longer
operates the amplifier, replace all the batteries with
new ones.
5: Selecting the speaker
system
You can select the front speakers you want to
drive.
Be sure to use the buttons on the amplifier for
this operation.
Press SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)
repeatedly to select the front
speaker system you want to drive.
To turn off the speaker output, press
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B) repeatedly until
the “SP A” and “SP B” indicators on the
display do not light up.
Note
Be sure to connect front speakers with a nominal
impedance of 12 ohms or higher if you want to select
both sets (A+B) of front speakers.
Inserting batteries into the
remote
To select Light up
The speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals
SP A
The speakers connected to the
SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals
SP B
The speakers connected to both the
SPEAKERS FRONT A and B
terminals (parallel connection)
SP A and
SP B
HIGH HIGH
KEY
CONTROL
VOCAL
SELECT
DISPLAY
SCORE
ECHO
DELAY
MID
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
KARAOKE
ON/OFF
ECHO LEVEL
MID
LOW
MIC 1VOL MIC 2VOL
MIC 1 MIC 2
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
KARAOKE
MUSICVOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
MUTING
D.B.F.B. MASTERVOLUME
ECHO
REPEAT
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
BALANCE
LR
?/1
SPEAKERS (OFF/A/B/A+B)

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Selecting a component
1Press the input button to select
a component.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the amplifier.
The selected input appears on the display.
2Turn on the component and
start playback.
3Press MASTER VOL +/– to
adjust the volume.
You can also use MASTER VOLUME on
the amplifier.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING.
The muting function will be canceled when
you do the following.
• Press MUTING again.
• Increase the volume.
• Turn off the amplifier.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
Before you turn off the amplifier, be sure to
turn down the volume level.
Playback
Selected input
[Display]
Components that can
be played back
VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2
[VIDEO 1 or
VIDEO 2]
VCR, etc., connected to
the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2
jack
DVD
[DVD]
DVD player, etc.,
connected to DVD jack
SA-CD/CD
[SA-CD/CD]
Super Audio CD/CD
player, etc., connected to
the SA-CD/CD jack
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SYSTEM STANDBY
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
KARAOKE SCORE
DVD SA-CD/CD
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH – TV CH +REPLAY ADVANCE
MENU
VOCAL
SELECT SUB WOOFER
BALANCE
LR
DVD MENU
CLEAR
TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
D.B.F.B.
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Playback
Listening/Watching a component
Listening to a Super Audio CD/CD
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SYSTEM STANDBY
TV/VIDEO SLEEP AV
?/1
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
KARAOKE SCORE
DVD SA-CD/CD
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH – TV CH +
TV
REPLAY ADVANCE
MENU
VOCAL
SELECT SUB WOOFER
BALANCE
LR
DVD MENU
CLEAR
TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING
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MASTER VOL
D.B.F.B.
D.SKIP
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DISPLAY
SCORE
ECHO
DELAY
MID
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
KARAOKE
ON/OFF
ECHO LEVEL
MID
LOW
MIC 1 VOL MIC 2 VOL
MIC 1 MIC 2
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
KARAOKE
MUSIC VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
MUTING
D.B.F.B. MASTER VOLUME
ECHO
REPEAT
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
BALANCE
LR
?/1
5
2
3
5
3
Notes
• The operation is described for a
Sony Super Audio CD player.
• Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
Super Audio CD player or CD
player.
1Turn on the Super Audio CD player/CD
player, then place the disc on the tray.
2Turn on the amplifier.
3Press SA-CD/CD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the amplifier to
select SA-CD/CD.
4Playback the disc.
5Adjust to a suitable volume.
6After you have finished listening to the
Super Audio CD/CD, eject the disc and turn
off the amplifier and Super Audio CD player/
CD player.

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Watching a DVD
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9
SYSTEM STANDBY
TV/VIDEO SLEEP AV
?/1
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
KARAOKE SCORE
DVD SA-CD/CD
RETURN/EXIT
TV CH – TV CH +
TV
REPLAY ADVANCE
MENU
VOCAL
SELECT SUB WOOFER
BALANCE
LR
DVD MENU
CLEAR
TOOLSDISPLAY MUTING
TV VOL
MASTER VOL
D.B.F.B.
D.SKIP
KEY CONTROL
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DISPLAY
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ECHO
DELAY
MID
MIN MAX MIN MAX MIN MAX
KARAOKE
ON/OFF
ECHO LEVEL
MID
LOW
MIC 1 VOL MIC 2 VOL
MIC 1 MIC 2
LOW
HIGH
MID
LOW
KARAOKE
MUSIC VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR
MUTING
D.B.F.B. MASTER VOLUME
ECHO
REPEAT
SPEAKERS
(OFF/A/B/A+B)
BALANCE
LR
?/1
2
3
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3
Note
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the TV and DVD
player.
1Turn on the TV and DVD player.
2Turn on the amplifier.
3Press DVD.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on this amplifier to
select DVD.
4Switch the input of the TV so that an image
of the DVD is displayed.
If no image is displayed on the TV screen, make sure that
the video output of the DVD player is connected to the TV.
5Set up the DVD player.
Refer to “Quick Setup Guide” supplied with the amplifier.
6Playback the disc.
7Adjust to a suitable volume.
8After you have finished watching the DVD,
eject the disc and turn off the amplifier, TV
and DVD player.