User manual SONY TA-M1000

[. . . ] To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www. sony. com/ Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the System Integration 2CH Amplifier. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Important Safety Instruction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read these instructions. [. . . ] 8 AC IN (page 10) Removable power cord for easy serviceability of the amplifier. 7US Chapter 2 Installing the amplifier When you mount the amplifier, note the following: · Place the amplifier on a flat and level surface. · When installing it in a cabinet, make sure the back of the cabinet is open to allow adequate ventilation, prevent heat buildup, and prolong the life of the unit. · Place a board under the amplifier if it is located on a carpet to allow adequate ventilation on the bottom. · Make sure the weight is equally distributed on each of its four feet. · Do not place anything on the top of the amplifier that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunction. · Do not place anything on the front or rear panel that might damage the amplifier's control buttons and connectors. · Use caution when placing the unit on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc. ) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. Setting up the amplifier This chapter provides you with information on the amplifier regarding installation, hookups and settings. 7 inches (177. 8 mm) minimum 2 inches (50. 8 mm) minimum Leave at least 3 inches (76. 2 mm) on each side for ventilation. 8US If you install the amplifier in a closed cabinet, install two small box fans in the cabinet to provide continuous ventilation. Boxer fan (55 CFM) Using rack-mount brackets You can also mount the amplifier into a rack. Make sure that you measure the space needed before mounting. 1 Install the rack-mount brackets onto the amplifier with the supplied screws as shown below. Make sure that the rack-mount brackets are installed securely. Setting up the amplifier Rack-mount bracket screws (supplied) Note Attach box fans also if you connect low-impedance speakers (less than 8 ohms nominal). Rack-mount bracket screws (supplied) 2 Mount the amplifier into the rack as shown below. Make sure that the amplifier is installed securely. + + rack screws (not supplied) screws (not supplied) rack Notes · Use screws with a minimum diameter of 3/16 inch when you mount the amplifier into the rack. When the sensing circuitry detects sufficient audio signal present at any of the audio inputs, the amplifier will be turned on automatically. The sensing circuitry will wait for around three minutes after the audio signal stops to turn the amplifier off. Setting up the amplifier ­ ­ Tip Be sure to press POWER to turn on the power after completing all the settings for the amplifier. Otherwise, the amplifier cannot be activated. 11US Setting up the IR ID You can set up the IR ID when the IR ID TEST switch is in the "ON" or "OFF" position. 5 6 Plug the IR emitter to the IR REMOTE IR OUT jack of the amplifier. When the IR ID TEST switch is set to the "OFF" position, you can also make the setting below. You can connect up to 12 TA-M1000 amplifiers (with individual IR ID) in any order. Use an optional IR cable (5 ft. ) to make the following connections. Example IR receiver 3 4 Plug the IR repeater system to the IR REMOTE IR IN jack on the amplifier. Point the remote at the IR receiver to operate the amplifier. Note Make sure that the IR ID of the remote matches the IR ID of the amplifier. Otherwise, the remote cannot be used to operate the amplifier. Setting up the amplifier POWER ON / OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTING VOL VOL L IR TEST ON R 1 2 3 4 TEST 12V TRIGGER IR IN AUDIO SENSING OFF IR IN IR OUT IN OUT IN OUT R L AUTO POWER SELECTOR IR ID IR REMOTE 12V TRIGGER AUDIO SPEAKERS AC IN POWER ON / OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTING VOL VOL L IR TEST ON R 1 2 3 4 TEST 12V TRIGGER IR IN AUDIO SENSING OFF IR IN IR OUT IN OUT IN OUT R L AUTO POWER SELECTOR IR ID IR REMOTE 12V TRIGGER AUDIO SPEAKERS AC IN POWER ON / OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTING VOL VOL L IR TEST ON R 1 2 3 4 TEST 12V TRIGGER IR IN AUDIO SENSING OFF IR IN IR OUT IN OUT IN OUT R L AUTO POWER SELECTOR IR ID IR REMOTE 12V TRIGGER AUDIO SPEAKERS AC IN You can then use the same IR network to operate all amplifiers independantly. 1 Set the IR ID TEST switch to the "OFF" position. ON OFF 1 2 3 4 TEST IR ID 2 To operate the amplifier you want, set the IR ID. To select an IR ID code set, refer to the table below. [. . . ] Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound, or only a very low-level sound is heard. , Check that the amplifier is turned on. , Check that the speakers are connected correctly and securely. [. . . ]