SONY. FM RECEIVER S TR-VX250 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly. This manual should be retained for future reference.
OWNER'S RECORD The model and serial numbers are located at the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Mode! No. S TR-VX260 Serial No. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DC NOT OPEN CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, £0 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
PRECAUTIONS On safety ® Operate the unit Monty on 120 should any good or solid object fail into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. . # Unplug the unit from the wail outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull it out by the cord.
SYSTEM CONNECTIONS CONNECTION NOTES ® The power cord should be connected last of al, first making sure that the POWER switch is turned off To assure correct matching at the input and output terminals ot your audio system, refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” on page 15, and to the specifications given in the instruction manuals provided with the components you wish to connect to the receiver.
SPEAKER CONNECTION This receiver has provision tor two pairs of speaker systems— system A and system B—which can be selected individually or simultaneously by means of the front panel SPEAKERS switches.
FM ANTENNA CONNECTION The receiver accepts either 300.0hm unleaded of 75.chm coaxial cable. Standard 300-ohm twin lead is inexpensive bul susceptible to the pickup of extraneous noise. 75.0hm coaxial cable is free from external interference. reduces nose pickup, and is the ideal transmission fine for mast FM installations 75-ohm coaxial cable connection @ Cut and remove the outer and inner covering as shown and twist the shield braid and the conductor. Approx.
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS Before plugging in or attempting fo operate this receiver. iris suggested that you familiarize yourself with all its switches and the purpose of each Each number in the photo is keyed to the descriptive text BP Pow Er sweeten LY volume contra BALANCE control SPEAKERS switches HEADPHONES jack © POWER switch Depress to turn on the power.
[) DIRECT PRESETTING TUNING! FUNCTION buttons. MEMORY switch {K) Brno selectors £1) TUNING Buttons FM MODE switch STEREO indicator © Rambunctiousness display window © During reproduction of record _ source or auxiliary input source ruing broadcast reception “ { The PRESET Frequency being received. TUNING button at which, the frequency is memorized. D STATION INDEX (station identification) windows Station labels (supplied identifying per-memorized stations can be placed in these windows.
BATTERY INSTALLATION To retain the frequencies memorized on the PRESET TUNING but: tons while the receiver is turned off, install two batteries in the battery compartment at the rear as follows, in 1 Turn on the power PREPARATION Before proceeding to any type of operation, set the controls and switches as shown.
BROADCAST RECEPTION This receiver incorporates the following tuning systems which give the listener a choice of four ways in which to tune in the desired broadest Direct access tuning If you know the frequency of the station to be received, you can tune in the station easily by this system. Auto tuning (for FM reception} Manual lining (for AM reception} These systems are convenient for receiving a station whose frequency has not been memorized. or to see what Kind of programs arg on the air.
MANUAL TUNING {for AM reception} Follow the numbered sequence. ] J [Press the aM Boston {S00 motorcar bias fre 14 turn an the power Adjust the volume and sauna quail MEMORY PRESET TUNING A total of eight FM or AM stations or a combination of both can be preset in any sequence.
STATION LABEL INSERTION Station tables are supplied for identification of the preset stations. Affix the labels as follows : @Pull cut the station identification plate from the cutout with a coin or similar object Station identification plate Cain ~~ rr” @ Pick out ihe appropriate labels for the per-memorized stations and affix them to the plate as shown, in the correct order. @ Replace the plate. Check that the station labels match the per-memorized stations by tuning in 10 each station.
FM ANTENNAS To get the best from your receiver, it is important to use an outdoor antenna. Be sure 10 pick an outdoor antenna which suits your cola son.
TROUBLE CHECKS The following checks will assist in the correction of most problems which you may encounter with your unit. Should any problem persist tater you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony service facility. Be tare hing through the check fist below. first refer back to the connection and operating procedures OFF-THE-AIR PROGRAMS | STEREO indicator does not light when receiving stereo programs @ Adjust the antenna Press the FM MODE switch.
SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 20 20,000 Hz; rated 20 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.08% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliliters to rated output. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier section Dynamic headroom 1.4 dB (78 IHF) Harmonic distortion Less than 0.08% at rated output inter modulation (IM) distortion BAHT kha dt) Less than 0.
