User manual SONY TA-FE520R

[. . . ] To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. ⷠAC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat built-up and prolong the life of the amplifier. ⷠDo not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock. [. . . ] The jacks on the TA-FE520R are shown in the following illustrations. Here you learn how to connect speakers to the amplifier. Use the configuration above to connect the OUTPUT and INPUT jacks of: --a tape deck or DAT deck to the TAPE1/DAT jacks. 1 Remove the shorting plugs from the PHONO jacks before connecting the cables (but not unless you connect a turntable). Do not attach the shorting plugs to any set of the RECOUT jacks. Doing so may stop output from the amplifier or cause the unit to malfunction. Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15mm. be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and ­ to ­. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. If your tuner is equipped with an EON CONTROL OUT terminal, connect it to the EON CONTROL IN terminal on the amplifier to allow use of the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) function of the RDS (Radio Data System) (see page 8). Connect the mains lead from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to wall outlets. You can power other components through AC OUTLET on the amplifier (unavailable on the TAFE320R (U. By connecting other audio components to AC OUTLET on the amplifier, you can supply power to the connected components through the amplifier and turn them all on or off when you turn the amplifier on or off. Make sure that the total power consumption of all components connected to the outlets on the amplifier does not exceed 100 watts. Do not connect electrical home appliances such as an electric iron, fan, TV, or other highwattage appliances to these outlets. Noise or sound deterioration may occur when audio connecting cords are in contact with the mains lead, or when the mains lead or speaker cords are placed near the tuner's loop aerial or aerial wire. You can turn the amplifier on and off by pressing 1/u on the remote. Press 1/u to turn on the amplifier and turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive output. [. . . ] / Change speaker positions or room conditions to eliminate obstructions in sound path. Power amplifier with all stages directly coupled Preamplifier: Low-noise, equalizer amplifier Move the amplifier away from the TV set or turn the TV set off. / Remove any obstructions between the remote control sensor on the amplifier and the remote. / Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the front of the amplifier. [. . . ]