User manual SONY TA-N55ES

[. . . ] The instructions in this manual are for model TA-N55ES. Check your model number by looking at the lower right corner of the front panel. conventions · The following icon is used in this manual: z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier. This chapter describes how to connect a Sony TA-E9000ES control amplifier, your speakers, and your other audio components to the power amplifier. [. . . ] Make the following connections if you would like to use your integrated stereo amplifier to power the front speakers and this unit to power the rear and center speakers. Set the volume control on your integrated stereo amplifier to the center position (roughly 12 o'clock). Using the Power Amplifier with a Digital Signal Processor If necessary, you can use more than one power amplifier. Make the following connections if you need more power than provided by the normal connections. Use one power amplifier for the front and center speakers, and one for the rear speakers. Make BTL connections to the front and rear speakers. When making BTL connections as shown in this illustration, the gain level on the TA-N55ES center speaker output drops about 6 dB compared to the output of the other speakers. When this happens, raise the level of the center speaker on the TA-E9000ES and adjust the volume accordingly. Z If you also want to make BTL connections to the center speaker use three power amplifiers. Make BTL connections between the center speaker and the third power amplifier using one set of FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. When making these connections, you should also connect a commercially available short plug to the other (unused) FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. * When OPERATION is in this position and a center speaker is connected, the center speaker gain level drops about 6 dB. When this happens, raise the level of the center speaker on the AV control amplifier (TA-E9000ES, etc. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the power amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Before operating the power amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. If you are not going to use the power amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the power amplifier from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord. ⷠAC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. Place the power amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat buildup and prolong the life of the power amplifier. ⷠDo not place the power 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. ⷠDo not place the power amplifier: ­ Any place that is not level or unstable. [. . . ] / Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely. / Make sure all connections are made with the correct polarity (+ and ­). / Use the test tone feature on the control amplifier to make sure that sound is being emitted correctly from all speakers. / Check that the connecting cords are away from a transformer or motor, and at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from a TV set or fluorescent light. [. . . ]