Sony TA-AV571 User Manual

1Getting Started© 1997 by Sony Corporation3-859-326-11(1)Operating InstructionsTA-AV571Integrated AVAmplifierRead this book first

10Using Sound FieldsWhen you use the remote ZThe remote also lets you choose the surround mode.1 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until thesurround mode

11Using Sound FieldsGetting the Most Out of DolbyPro Logic Surround SoundTo obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surroundsound, first select the c

12Using Sound FieldsAdjusting the delay time ZYou can make the surround sound more effective bydelaying the output from the rear speakers (delaytime).

13Using Sound FieldsUsing Preset Sound FieldsYou can take advantage of sound fields simply byselecting one of the five pre-programmed onesaccording to

14Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties whileusing the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to

15Additional InformationSpecificationsAudio power specificationsPOWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTION:With 8 ohm loads bothchannels driven, from 7

16Additional InformationSurround soundSound that consists of three elements: directsound, early reflected sound (earlyreflections) and reverberative

17ControlsMASTER VOLUME 8JacksPHONES 8IndicatorsDBFB 8DOLBY PRO LOGIC 10SOUND CONTROL (BASS/TREBLE/CENTER/REAR) 8SURROUND (DOLBY/HALL/SIMULA

18Rear Panel Descriptions1 y ground terminal2 REAR SPEAKERS3 AC power cord4 SWITCHED AC OUTLET5 CENTER SPEAKER6 FRONT SPEAKERS7 MIX8 VIDEO 19 VIDEO 20

19For buttons not described on previous pages and buttons with names different from the buttons on the amplifier.Remote Button DescriptionsOperatesTVT

2Getting StartedWARNINGTo prevent fire or shockhazard, do not exposethe unit to rain ormoisture.CAUTIONTO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT USE THIS POLAR

20Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaQuick Reference GuideSelecting aComponentExample: Playing a CDUsing Preset SoundFieldsExample: Listening to c

3Getting StartedTABLE OF CONTENTSGetting StartedUnpacking ...

4Getting StartedUnpackingCheck that you received the following items with theamplifier:• Remote controller (remote) (1)• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)I

5Getting StartedTunerTape deckTurntable• If your turntable has an earth leadTo prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y groundterminal on the ampl

6Getting StartedSpeaker System HookupsOverviewThis section describes how to connect your speakers tothe amplifier. Front (left and right) speakers ar

7Getting StartedHookupsFront speakersRear and center speakersActive wooferWhere do I go next?Go on to the next section to connect the AC power cord an

8Amplifier Operations4Turn MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume.* You cannot use the DBFB when you select PHONO.When you listen with headphonesConnect t

9Amplifier OperationsRecordingThis amplifier makes it easy to record to and from thecomponents connected to the amplifier. You don’t haveto connect pl