Getting Started
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EN
About the CONTROL A1 Control
System
This MD deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1
Control System.
The CONTROL A1 Control System was designed to
simplify the operation of audio systems composed of
separate Sony components. CONTROL A1
connections provide a path for the transmission of
control signals which enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with integrated
systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1 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 connection will work
as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various
functions for each component.
Note
The CONTROL A1 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.
Connecting the CONTROL A1 Control
System
Connecting a CD player, etc.
Connect the CONTROL A1 cables in series to the
CONTROL A1 jacks on the back of each component. Be
sure to connect a CONTROL A1 compatible amplifier
(receiver) to take advantage of the automatic function
selection feature.
• The components can be connected in any order.
• You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1 compatible
components.
• The CONTROL A1 functions will work when the
component you want to operate is turned on, even if
all of the connected components are not turned on.
• As a rule, the CONTROL A1 remote control system
should not incorporate more than one of each type of
component (i.e., 1 MD deck, 1 CD player, 1 tape deck
and 1 receiver). You may, however, be able to
connect more than one of certain CD players*. Refer
to the operating instructions supplied with the
respective component for details.
* When a personal computer is connected, only connect one
CD player to the deck and set that CD player’s command
mode to “1”.
About the CONTROL A1 cable
• Use a commercially available 2P (mono) mini-plug cable
less than 2 meters (78
3
/4 in) long, with a maximum outer
diameter no greater than 11 mm (
7
/16 in), and no
resistance. Some CONTROL A1 compatible components
are supplied with a CONTROL A1 cable as an accessory.
• If a component has more than one CONTROL A1 jack, you
can use either one, or connect a different component to
each jack.
“S-LINK” is a general name for Sony’s Bus System, and
includes the CONTROL A1 Control System.
Amplifier
(receiver)
MD deck
CD player
Tape deck
Other
component
S-LINK
CONTROL A1
