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Stereo Power
Amplifier
GB
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
TA-N1
1999 by Sony Corporation
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For the customers in Canada WARNING CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, To prevent fire or shock RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET hazard, do not expose the UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY unit to rain or moisture. INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. For the custo
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About This Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS The instructions in this manual are for model TA-N1. Check your model number by looking at the front panel. Hooking Up the Components 4 In this manual, the European model is used for Unpacking 4 illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any Preamplifier Hookups difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for (Unbalanced Connections) 5 example, “USA/Canada only.” Preamplifier Hookups (Balanced Connections) 6 Convention Speaker Hookups (Standa
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Unpacking Hooking Up the Check that you received the following items: • AC power cord (1) • AC power plug adapter (3 to 2 prong polarized type) (1) Components (USA/Canada only) Before you get started This chapter describes how to connect • Turn off the power to all components before making any connections. a Sony TA-E1 preamplifier, your • Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the speakers, and your other audio connections are completed. components to the power amplifier. • Be sure to ma
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Hooking Up the Components Preamplifier Hookups (Unbalanced Connections) Connect the preamplifier you are using (Sony TA-E1, etc.) Required cords to the power amplifier’s UNBALANCED 1 or Audio cords (not supplied) UNBALANCED 2 input jacks. For details, refer to the When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to instructions supplied with the preamplifier. the appropriate jacks on the components. White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) TA-N1 SPEAKERS + R – – L + –A– –B– + R –
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Hooking Up the Components Preamplifier Hookups (Balanced Connections) Connect the BALANCED output jacks on the preamplifier Required cords you are using (Sony TA-E1, etc.) to the power amplifier’s Balanced cords (not supplied) BALANCED jacks. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the preamplifier. (L) (L) (R) (R) Note The pin assignment of the BALANCED input jacks on the amplifier are 1:GROUND, 2:HOT, and 3:COLD. When connections are made to a preamplifier with a pin assignment of
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Hooking Up the Components Speaker Hookups (Standard Connections) Connect the jacks on the speakers to the SPEAKERS A or Required cords B terminals on the power amplifier using a single speaker Speaker cords (1 pair) (not supplied) cord for each speaker. There is no difference in the sound output from SPEAKERS A and B. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the speakers. Connect the jacks on the speaker to the power amplifier’s Connecting the speaker cords SPEAKERS A or B terminals.
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Hooking Up the Components Speaker Hookups (Bi-wired Connections) When the speakers you are making connections to can be Required cords bi-wired, bi-wired connections can be made to this unit. Speaker cords (2 pair) (not supplied) Connect the two sets of jacks on the speaker to the SPEAKERS A and B terminals on this unit using two speaker cords for each speaker. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the speakers. Connect the jacks on the speaker to the power amplifier’s SPEAKERS A
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Hooking Up the Components Power Hookup Before connecting the AC power cord of this power (USA/Canadian model only) amplifier to a wall outlet: The supplied power cord has a 3-pronged grounded plug. • Make sure that the power switch on the power If you are using a 3-pronged grounded outlet, the plug amplifier is in the off position. can be inserted directly into the outlet. However, if the • Connect the speakers. socket is a 2-pronged grounded outlet, use the supplied AC power plug adapter or a c
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Front Panel Parts Location of Description Parts and Basic Operations This chapter explains the names and basic operations of the buttons and controls located on the front and rear panels. GB 10
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Location of Parts and Basic Operations 23 PROTECTION 12 BALANCED UNBALANCE UNBALANCE 1 1U (power) switch 3 PROTECTION indicator Press to turn the power amplifier on and off. Lights for about 16 seconds after the power is turned • When turning the power on, turn down the volume on the on. After that, the blue light above the indicator lights. preamplifier to a minimum, then turn the preamplifier and When there is a short circuit in one of the speakers, the this unit on respectively. Similarly, wh
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Location of Parts and Basic Operations Rear Panel Parts Description 1 2 SPEAKERS + R – – L + –A– –B– + R – – L + IMPEDANCE USE 4~16Ω A + B USE 8~16Ω INPUT UNBALANCED BALANCED CONNECTION L ASSIGNMENT 2 1 2 1 3 R 1 : GROUND 2 : HOT(+) 3 : COLD(–) 2 UNBALANCED 1 INPUT SELECTOR R BALANCED L 3 76 5 4 1 SPEAKERS A jacks 6 UNBALANCED 1 input jack For details, see page 7. Use to connect the PRE OUT jacks on a preamplifier to this unit (page 5). Select UNBALANCED 1 with the 2 SPEAKERS B
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Additional Information Precautions Additional Information On safety 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. On power sources • Before operating the power amplifier, check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the power amplifier. • If you are not going to use the power amplifier f
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Additional Information Precautions Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while On heat emission during use using the power amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide This unit will become very hot during use. This is not a to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem malfunction. persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The entire surface of the cabinet will become quite hot, especially when playing at high volumes. In such cases, There’s no sound or only a v
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Additional Information Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS General System Pure-complementary High Power Legato POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC Linear SEPP MOS FET power amplifier DISTORTION: With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, Power requirements from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 200 watts per USA and Canadian models channel minimum RMS power, with no 120 V AC, 60 Hz more than 0.05% total harmonic European models 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output (USA model only
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AVERTISSEMENT Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou à l’humidité. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir le coffret. Confier toute réparation à un technicien qualifié uniquement. N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace confiné comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré. A l’attention de la clientèle canadienne ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PRO
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Au sujet de ce mode TABLE DES MATIÈRES d’emploi Raccordement des appareils 4 Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi couvrent le modèle TA-N1. Vérifiez le numéro de votre modèle sur le Déballage 4 panneau avant. Dans ce manuel, les illustrations Raccordement d’un préamplificateur (liaisons représentent le modèle européen, sauf mention contraire. asymétriques) 5 Toute différence de fonctionnement est clairement Raccordement d’un préamplificateur (liaisons indiquée dans le texte, par exemple, “Etats-
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Déballage Raccordement des appareils Vérifiez si les accessoires suivants se trouvent bien dans le carton d’emballage. • Cordon d’alimentation secteur (1) • Adaptateur de prise d’alimentation secteur (type polarisé 3 à 2 broches) (1) Ce chapitre explique comment (Etats-Unis/Canada seulement) raccorder un préamplificateur Sony TA-E1, vos enceintes et vos autres Avant de commencer appareils audio à l’amplificateur de puissance. Veuillez lire attentivement • Mettez tous les appareils hors tension
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Raccordement des appareils Raccordement d’un préamplificateur (liaisons asymétriques) Raccordez le préamplificateur que vous utilisez (Sony Cordons nécessaires TA-E1, etc.) aux prises d’entrée UNBALANCED 1 ou Cordons audio (non fournis) UNBALANCED 2 de l’amplificateur de puissance. Pour Lorsque vous raccordez un cordon, veillez à brancher les fiches les détails, voir le mode d’emploi fourni avec le sur les prises appropriées sur les appareils. préamplificateur. Blanc (gauche) Blanc (gauche) Roug
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Raccordement des appareils Raccordement d’un préamplificateur (liaisons symétriques) Reliez les prises de sortie BALANCED du Cordons nécessaires préamplificateur que vous utilisez (Sony TA-E1, etc.) aux Cordons symétriques (non fournis) prises d’entrée BALANCED de l’amplificateur de puissance. Pour les détails, voir le mode d’emploi fourni (L) (L) avec le préamplificateur. (R) (R) Remarque L’affectation des broches des prises de sortie BALANCED sur l’amplificateur est 1 : GROUND, 2 : HOT et 3 :
