User manual SONY TA-FA1200ES

[. . . ] To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. and don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] Doing so may damage the amplifier and the microphone. During the calibration, the sound that comes out of the speakers is very loud. the volume of the sound cannot be adjusted. Pay attention to the presence of children or to the effect on your neighborhood. Perform the auto calibration in a quiet environment to avoid the effect of noise and get a more accurate measurement. If there are any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers, the calibration cannot be performed Use a stool or tripod so that the optimizer microphone remains at the same height as your ears. Orient the L end of the optimizer microphone toward the front left speaker and the R end of the optimizer microphone toward the front right speaker. Press u to display "<2-Auto Calibration>, " then press ENTER to enter the menu. Press u to display "CAL TYPE, " then press ENTER to enter the parameter. Press U/u to select the parameter, then press ENTER to enter the selection. calibration type ENGINEER Explanation Sets the frequency characteristics to a set that matches that of the Sony listening room standard. Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. When the measurement ends, a beep sounds and the measurement result appears on the display. While the time is counting down, stand away from the measurement area to avoid measurement error. When special speakers, such as dipole speakers, are used, the measurements may not be performed correctly or auto calibration cannot be performed. Speakers are not placed in the proper position. Warning code Explanation WARNING 41 Try to perform the auto calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. The sound input from the optimizer microphone is outside the acceptable range. It is louder than the loudest sound that can be measured. Try to perform the auto calibration when the environment is quiet enough to allow proper measurement. A or B, then follow the instructions given in step 2 of "Performing auto calibration. MEASUREMENT COUNTDOWN A time countdown appears on the display from five seconds to one second. [. . . ] When using a bi-wiring connection, check that the metal fittings attached to the speakers that are used to short the Hi/Lo terminals have been removed from the speakers. CHECK CODE 14 Turn off the amplifier, check the central core of a speaker cord is not touching the amplifier or other speakers. CHECK CODE 21 Turn off the amplifier and check that the speaker cords are connected correctly, then turn the power on again. When using a biwiring connection, check that the metal fittings attached to the speakers that are used to short the Hi/Lo terminals have been removed from the speakers. [. . . ]