User manual SONY TA-AX301 service manual

[. . . ] Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug 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. Before operating the amplifier, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. [. . . ] â· Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries. â· If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following audio components. Follow the hookup procedure indicated for each component that you want to connect. To learn the location and name of each jack, see "Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 11. Here you learn how to connect your audio components to the amplifier. Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck; 1 for other components) Before you get started â· Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. â· Do not connect the mains leads of the various components until all connections are completed. â· Use the audio connecting cords supplied with each component for hooking up with the amplifier. Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise. â· When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the R (right) and L (left) jacks of the amplifier to the R and L jacks on the other components. 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. Make sure that the amplifier and the tuner are connected through the EON CONTROL terminals (see page 5). press EON LINK so that the indicator lights up. Whenever an EON programme starts on the radio frequency that your tuner is set to, you will receive it. Press EON LINK again so that the indicator goes off. 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. â· Make sure to cancel EON reception before starting to record since an EON programme may interfere with your recording. â· 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. 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. [. . . ] If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. / Make sure the speaker wires are correctly connected to the SPEAKERS A terminals (on the bottom row) and SPEAKERS B terminals (on the top row). / Make sure the proper selection is made on the SPEAKERS control (A, B, A+B, or OFF). [. . . ]