4-227-562-41(1) Integrated Stereo Amplifier Operating Instructions TA-FB940R TA-FB740R 2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. On the prevention of howling Precautions On safety • Do not disassemble the cabinet as this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • 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.
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Integrated Stereo Amplifier. Before operating the amplifier, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Hookup Overview 4 Audio Component Hookups 4 Speaker System Hookups 5 Mains Lead Hookups 6 About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models TA-FB940R and TA-FB740R. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your amplifier.
Getting Started Hookup Overview Audio Component Hookups 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. To learn the location and name of each jack, see “Rear Panel Descriptions” on page 11. Overview Here you learn how to connect your audio components to the amplifier.
Getting Started Tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck Amplifier Speaker System Hookups Tape deck L L Ç R R OUT IN TAPE1/DAT OUTPUT ç INPUT Use the configuration above to connect the OUTPUT and INPUT jacks of: —a tape deck or DAT deck to the TAPE1/DAT jacks. —a tape deck or MD deck to the TAPE2/MD jacks. Overview Here you learn how to connect speakers to the amplifier. You can connect two pairs of speakers, SPEAKERS A and B.
Getting Started Connecting to bi-wire system speakers Since the two pairs of speaker terminals on your amplifier, SPEAKERS A and B, can provide simultaneous speaker output, you can use them to connect a bi-wire speaker system. To drive both speaker systems simultaneously, set SPEAKERS to A+B. To select the speaker system A or B Set SPEAKERS to A or B. To drive both speaker systems simultaneously, set SPEAKERS to A+B. Note Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 to 16 ohms.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Listening to the Music TA-FB940R TA-FB740R 1 1 INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR PROTECTION VOLUME SACD/CD PROTECTION AUX TUNER POWER POWER PHONO TAPE2/MD EON LINK TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD AUX SACD/CD TUNER PHONO TAPE1/DAT EON LINK SPEAKERS BASS A OFF TONE 0 • B TREBLE BALANCE 0 • • • A+B EON LINK SPEAKERS BASS A • 0 • OFF • • B TONE TREBLE BALANCE 0 • • SOURCE DIRECT LOUDNESS SUBSONIC 0 SOURCE Ø ON ø OFF Ø ON ø OFF TAPE1 •
Basic Operations z What is the Enhanced Other Networks (EON)? One convenient RDS service is “Enhanced Other Networks” (or “EON”). This allows the unit to automatically switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area.
Basic Operations Recording TA-FB940R TA-FB740R 1 3 1 3 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR INPUT SELECTOR PROTECTION PROTECTION POWER POWER EON LINK TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD AUX SACD/CD TUNER VOLUME SACD/CD AUX TAPE2/MD TUNER PHONO PHONO TAPE1/DAT EON LINK SPEAKERS BASS A OFF SPEAKERS EON LINK OFF • A • • BASS TONE TREBLE 0 • B BALANCE TONE 0 • B TREBLE BALANCE 0 • • • A+B TAPE MONITOR SOURCE DIRECT 0 • • LOUDNESS SUBSONIC • TAPE MONITOR 0 SOURCE Ø ON ø OFF Ø ON ø OFF TA
Additional Information Troubleshooting Specifications 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. Amplifier section DIN power output TA-FB940R: 95 W + 95 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz) 60 W + 60 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz) TA-FB740R: 70 W + 70 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz) 50 W + 50 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz) No sound output. / Connect the audio connecting cords firmly.
Additional Information Rear Panel Descriptions 2 1 4 3 PHONO IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω A+B USE 8–16Ω BI WIRE USE 4–16Ω SIGNAL GND IN y L SPEAKERS + R R – – L + B L L R R EON CONTROL A IN IN IN TUNER SACD/ CD AUX REC OUT IN TAPE2/MD !º 9 8 7 1 PHONO 2 y (SIGNAL GND) 3 SPEAKERS A/B REC OUT IN + R – – TAPE1/DAT L + IN 6 4 EON CONTROL IN 5 Mains lead 6 TAPE1/DAT 5 !º TUNER 7 TAPE2/MD 8 AUX 9 SACD/CD Remote Button Descriptions You can use the supplied remote to control
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