Sony TA-VA777ES Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for model
TA-VA777ES. Check your model number by looking at
the lower right corner of the front panel.
Conventions
The instructions in this manual describe the controls on
the amplifier. You can also use the controls on the
supplied remote if they have the same or similar names
as those on the amplifier. For details on the use of your
remote, refer to the separate operating instructions
supplied with the remote.
The following icon is used in this manual:
z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This amplifier incorporates Dolby
* Digital (AC-3), Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol a are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All reights reserved.
**
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US
Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other worldwide patents issues and pending.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Hooking Up the Components 4
Unpacking 4
Audio Component Hookups 5
Video Component Hookups 6
Digital Component Hookups 7
5.1CH Input Hookups 9
Other Hookups 10
Hooking Up and Setting Up the
Speaker System 12
Speaker System Hookup 13
Performing Initial Setup Operations 15
Multi Channel Surround Setup 16
Before You Use Your Amplifier 20
Location of Parts and Basic
Operations 22
Front Panel Parts Description 22
Enjoying Surround Sound 26
Selecting a Sound Field 27
Understanding the Multi-Channel Surround
Displays 31
Settings and Adjustments 33
Using the Menus 33
Menu Function Table 34
Adjusting the Speaker Settings <SP SETUP> 37
Adjusting the Equalization <EQUALIZER> 37
Customizing Sound Fields <SURROUND> 39
Adjusting the Speaker Levels <LEVEL> 40
Other Settings <NAME, CUSTOMIZE> 44
Other Operations 46
Presetting Equalizer and Sound Fields 47
Recording 48
CONTROL A1 Control System 49
Additional Information 51
Troubleshooting 51
Specifications 53
Glossary 55
Audio Signal Block Diagram 56
Index 57
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