Sony TA-VA8ES - Manual (Page 8)

8 EN
Getting Started
Before You Use Your Amplifier
Before you start using your amplifier, make sure that
you have:
• Turned MASTER VOL to the leftmost position (0).
• Selected the appropriate speaker system. (For
details, see “Selecting the speaker system” on
page 6.)
• Set BALANCE to the center position.
Turn on the amplifier and check the following
indicator.
• Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING
indicator turns on.
AC Hookups
Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from this amplifier and
from your audio/video components to a wall outlet.
If you connect other audio components to the
SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s) 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.
Caution
Make sure that the power consumption of the component(s)
connected to the amplifier’s AC outlet(s) does not exceed the
wattage indicated on the rear panel. Do not connect high-
wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons,
fans, or TVs to this outlet.
Where do I go next?
Before you use the amplifier, go to the next section to make
sure that all the controls are set to the appropriate positions.
SWITCHED AC OUTLET(s)
/
to a wall
outlet