Sony TCW-E475 - Manual (Page 17)

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Recording on a Tape
Using the CONTROL A1II
control system
This cassette deck is compatible with the
CONTROL A1II Control System.
The CONTROL A1II control system was
designed to simplify the operation of audio
systems composed of separate Sony
components. CONTROL A1II connections
provide a path for the transmission of control
signals that enable automatic operation and
control features usually associated with
integrated systems.
Currently, CONTROL A1II 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 A1II connection
will work as a multifunction bus allowing you
to control various functions for each
component.
Note
The CONTROL A1II 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.
CONTROL A1II and CONTROL A1
compatibility
The CONTROL A1 control system has been
updated to the CONTROL A1II which is
the standard system in the Sony 300 disc
CD changer and other recent Sony
components. Components with CONTROL
A1 jacks are compatible with components
with CONTROL A1II, and can be
connected to each other. Basically, the
majority of the functions available with the
CONTROL A1 control system will be
available with the CONTROL A1II control
system. However, when making
connections between components with
CONTROL A1 jacks and components with
CONTROL A1II jacks, the number of
functions that can be controlled may be
limited depending on the component. For
detailed information, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the component(s).
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