User manual SONY TA-F170 service manual

[. . . ] · 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. [. . . ] 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. · Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting equipment. · 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. 3 Getting Started Hookup Overview 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. DAT deck MD deck PROTECTION Audio Component Hookups Overview Here you learn how to connect your audio components to the amplifier. PHONO y AUX TAPE1/DAT PHONO IN Tape deck Turntable INPUT SELECTOR CD AUX TUNER Tuner CD player VOLUME SIGNAL GND L y + B R IMPEDANCE USE 4­16 A+B USE 8­16 BI WIRE USE 4­16 SPEAKERS R ­ ­ L + L L EON CONTROL A R IN IN IN REC OUT IN REC OUT IN R + R ­ ­ L + IN TUNER CD AUX TAPE2/MD TAPE1/DAT U g TAPE2/MD PHONO TAPE1/DAT EON LINK SPEAKERS A OFF A+B B BASS 0 · TONE TREBLE 0 · BALANCE · · TUNER CD TAPE2/MD EON CONTROL IN LOUDNESS Ø ON ø OFF TAPE MONITOR PHONES TAPE1 SOURCE SOURCE DIRECT 0 10 SUBSONIC Ø ON ø OFF ­10 +10 ­10 +10 LEFT RIGHT What cords will I need? Speaker (L) TV or video deck Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck; 1 for other components) Speaker (R) White (L) White (L) Red (R) Before you get started · Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. · Do not connect the mains leads of the various components until all connections are completed. · Use the audio connecting cords supplied with each component for hooking up with the amplifier. Purchase and use optionally available cords as required. · Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise. 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. To monitor the sound, set TAPE MONITOR to TAPE1. 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. Start playing the programme source. 9 Additional Information Troubleshooting 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. No sound output. / Connect the audio connecting cords firmly. [. . . ] / Connect the amplifier and other audio components correctly. / Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the appropriate programme source. / 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). Turn off the amplifier and check the connected components and speakers. 10 Additional Information Rear Panel Descriptions 1 2 3 4 PHONO IN L SIGNAL GND y + B R IMPEDANCE USE 4­16 A+B USE 8­16 BI WIRE USE 4­16 SPEAKERS R ­ ­ L + L L EON CONTROL A R IN IN IN REC OUT IN REC OUT IN R + R ­ ­ L + IN TUNER CD AUX TAPE2/MD TAPE1/DAT 0 98 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 5 PHONO y (SIGNAL GND) SPEAKERS A/B EON CONTROL IN Mains lead 6 7 8 9 !º TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD AUX CD TUNER Remote Button Descriptions You can use the supplied remote to control other Sony audio components equipped with the g (remote control sensor) mark. [. . . ]