User manual SONY TA-AV661

[. . . ] ­ keep the microphone away from the speakers during use. For further protection against howling, set the speakers or turntable on top of a heavy wooden board or concrete slab. Do not disassemble the cabinet as this may result in an electrical shock. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. [. . . ] Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage of the amplifier is identical with your local power supply. The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. ⷠIf you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the wall outlet. 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. Check that you have received the following supplied items: 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. Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries, matching the + and ­ on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. Before you get started With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace all the batteries. Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. This allows the unit to automatically switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area. 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. Tuner are connected through the EON CONTROL terminals (see page 6). 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. /1 is pressed down, you can turn the amplifier on and off by pressing ?Since the circuits of TONE controls, BALANCE control, and LOUDNESS button are bypassed, you cannot adjust bass, treble, the balance, reinforce the bass and treble while listening to a source directly. 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. ⷠMake 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. [. . . ] to monitor the sound , press TAPE1 MONITOR. Note that you can monitor the only sound being recorded from the TAPE1/DAT jacks. 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. [. . . ]