User manual SONY TA-F170 service manual

[. . . ] The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the amplifier. · If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. [. . . ] · Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. · Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions. On operation Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the amplifier. On cleaning the amplifier Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. 2 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Integrated Stereo Amplifier. Before operating the amplifier, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Hookup Overview 4 Audio Component Hookups 4 Speaker System Hookups 5 Mains Lead Hookups 6 Conventions · Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier. For details on the remote buttons control, see "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 11. · The following icon is used in this manual: Listening to the Music 7 Recording 9 Additional Information Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 10 Rear Panel Descriptions 11 Remote Button Descriptions 11 z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. Unpacking Check that you have received the following supplied items: · Remote commander (remote) (1) RM-S316 · Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries, matching the + and ­ on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote control sensor g on the amplifier. z When to replace batteries With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace all the batteries. Notes · Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place. · Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. Turn on the programme source you want to listen to. z To listen directly to the input signal Press SOURCE DIRECT so that the indicator lights up. Since the circuits of TONE controls, BALANCE control, LOUDNESS button, and SUBSONIC button are bypassed, you cannot adjust bass, treble, the balance, reinforce the bass and treble, or reduce subsonic noise components while listening to a source directly. Set INPUT SELECTOR to the respective programme source. The indicator for the programme source lights up. To listen to a Record Radio broadcast Compact disc Source connected to AUX Source connected to: --TAPE1/DAT --TAPE2/MD Turn INPUT SELECTOR for PHONO TUNER CD AUX TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD Note Avoid high speaker output at which the sound is distorted. High-frequency distortion may damage the tweeters. 4 5 To Start the programme source. Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME. Press or turn BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS SUBSONIC Adjust the bass Adjust the treble Adjust the balance Reinforce the bass and treble at low listening level Reduce subsonic noise components created by warped records, etc. 7 Basic Operations z What is the Enhanced Other Networks (EON)? One convenient RDS service is "Enhanced Other Networks" (or "EON"). This allows the unit to automatically switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area. To receive the Enhanced Other Networks (EON) programmes When your amplifier is connected to a Sony tuner with the EON CONTROL system, the amplifier switches to any EON programme that is broadcast in your EON area, and switches back to the last selected programme source when the programme ends. EON LINK INPUT SELECTOR PROTECTION VOLUME CD AUX TUNER U g TAPE2/MD PHONO TAPE1/DAT EON LINK SPEAKERS A OFF A+B B BASS 0 · TONE TREBLE 0 · BALANCE · · PHONES TAPE1 TAPE MONITOR SOURCE LOUDNESS Ø ON ø OFF SOURCE DIRECT 0 10 SUBSONIC Ø ON ø OFF ­10 +10 ­10 +10 LEFT RIGHT 1 2 Make sure that the amplifier and the tuner are connected through the EON CONTROL terminals (see page 5). Whenever an EON programme starts on the radio frequency that your tuner is set to, you will receive it. To cancel EON reception Press EON LINK again so that the indicator goes off. Notes ·If you select another programme source while receiving an EON programme, EON reception ends. However, as long as the EON LINK indicator lights up, you can receive EON programmes automatically. ·Be sure to cancel EON reception before starting to record since an EON programme may interfere with your recording. ·If you activate the Tape Monitor function (see page 9) while the EON LINK indicator is lit, the indicator goes off and you cannot receive EON programmes. [. . . ] If this happens, deactivate the Tape Monitor function so that the indicator lights up again. 8 Basic Operations Recording 1 PROTECTION 3 INPUT SELECTOR CD AUX TUNER VOLUME U g TAPE2/MD PHONO TAPE1/DAT EON LINK SPEAKERS A OFF A+B B BASS 0 · TONE TREBLE 0 · BALANCE · · TAPE MONITOR PHONES TAPE1 SOURCE LOUDNESS Ø ON ø OFF SOURCE DIRECT 0 10 SUBSONIC Ø ON ø OFF ­10 +10 ­10 +10 LEFT RIGHT z You can record the same source on two recording components at the same time You can monitor the recorded sound (Tape Monitor function) You can monitor the recorded sound if the tape deck you are recording on has separate playback and recording heads. Note that you can monitor the only sound being recorded from the TAPE1/ DAT jacks. 1 2 3 Press U to turn on the amplifier. Basic Operations z Turn on the programme source you want to record. Select the programme source that you want to record by turning INPUT SELECTOR. The indicator for the programme source lights up. To record a Record Radio broadcast Compact disc Source connected to AUX Source connected to: --TAPE1/DAT --TAPE2/MD Set INPUT SELECTOR to PHONO TUNER CD AUX TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD Note Before you begin recording, press the EON LINK button to turn off the EON LINK indicator (see page 8). 4 5 Prepare the recording component for recording, then start recording. [. . . ]