Sony TA-FA777ES User Manual

3-867-878-11(1)

Integrated Ster eo Amplifier

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones Manual de instruções

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TA-F A777ES

 1999 by 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.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

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.

On power sources

• Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage of the amplifier is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the amplifier.

• The amplifier is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the amplifier 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.

On cleaning the amplifier

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On the prevention of howling

Do the following: —lower the volume. —keep the turntable as far from the

speakers as possible.

—use commercially available audio

insulators on the bottom of the turntable.

—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.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

On placement

• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat built-up and prolong the life of the amplifier.

• Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.

• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the amplifier.

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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model TA-FA777ES. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your amplifier.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier.

• The following icon is used in this manual:

z Indicates hints and tips for making

the task easier.

Getting Started

Hookup Overview 4 Audio Component Hookups 4 Speaker System Hookups 5 Mains Lead Hookups 5

Basic Operations

Listening to Music 6 Recording 7

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 8 Specifications 8 Rear Panel Descriptions 9

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following supplied item:

• Mains cable (1)

Getting Started

Hookup Overview

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 9.

DAT deck

MD deck

OFF

PHONES

Speaker (L)

TREBLE

BASS

SPEAKERS•TONE

•

–10 +10

Active speaker

Tape deck

Turntable

ATTENUATOR

SOURCE DIRECT

BALANCE

•

LEFT RIGHT

etc.

RECOUT SELECTOR

AUX

TAPE2 c 1/3

1080

•

2/3

TAPE1

•

Tuner

Super audio

CD/CD player

INPUT SELECTOR

AUX

TAPE 3

SACD/CD

TAPE 2 / MD

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE 1 / DAT

•

SACD/CD

REC OUT

•

TUNER

•

PHONO

OFF

(AUX, CD, TUNER, PHONO)

Speaker (R)

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.

• Do not connect the mains leads of the various components until all connections are completed.

• Use the audio connecting cords supplied with each component for hooking up with the amplifier. Purchase and use optionally available cords as required.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.

• When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the R(right) and L(left) jacks of the amplifier to the R and L jacks on the other components.

Audio Component Hookups

What cords will I need?

Audio connecting cords (not supplied) (1 for each component and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

Super audio CD/CD player

Amplifier Super audio CD/CD player

SACD/CD

Ç

Connecting a Super audio CD/CD player with balanced connectors

When the player is far from the amplifier, use balanced cables to minimize interference from external noise.

CONNECTION ASSIGNMENT

1: GROUND 2: HOT(+) 3: COLD(–)

Amplifier Super audio CD/CD player

AUX INPUT BALANCED OUTPUT

After connecting the balanced cables, set AUX INPUT to BALANCED.

Balanced cable (Canon XLR-3-32 or equivalent) (not supplied)

AUX INPUT

BALANCED

UNBALANCED

OUTPUT

LINE

Align arrow with tab.

Press tab to disconnect.

Overview

Here you learn how to connect your audio components to the amplifier.

TUNER AUX

PRE OUTTAPE2/MD

Note

Do not use both balanced and unbalanced output connectors at the same time. If you do, degradation or lack of sound output may occur.

Tuner

PHONO

TAPE3 TAPE1/DAT

SACD/CD

Amplifier Tuner

OUTPUT

LINE

TUNER

Ç

Tape deck, MD deck, or DAT deck

Amplifier Tape deck

TAPE3

REC OUT IN

OUTPUT

LINE

INPUT

LINE

Getting Started

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

Here you learn how to connect speakers to the amplifier. You can connect two pairs of speakers, SPEAKERS MAIN and SPEAKERS BI-WIRE.

Use the above configuration to connect the OUTPUT and INPUT jacks of:

— a tape deck to the TAPE3 jacks. — a tape deck or MD deck to the TAPE2/MD jacks. — a tape deck or DAT deck to the TAPE1/DAT jacks.

Turntable

1 Remove the shorting plugs from the PHONO jacks before

connecting the cables (but not unless you connect a turntable). Do not attach the shorting plugs to any set of the REC OUT jacks. Doing so may stop output from the amplifier or cause the unit to malfunction.

2 Connect the audio connecting cords.

Amplifier

INPUT

PHONO

3 Press CARTRIDGE to select the cartridge type.

Depress O for MC and release o for MM.

Turntable

SPEAKERS (MAIN)SPEAKERS (BI-WIRE)

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied)(1 for each speaker)

(+)

(–)

(+) (–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and – to –. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass.

Hookups

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SPEAKERS

R MAIN L

]}

TV or video deck

Amplifier TV or video deck

INPUT

AUX

Set AUX INPUT to UNBALANCED.

AUX INPUT

BALANCED

UNBALANCED

Active speaker, etc.

Amplifier Active speaker, etc.

PRE OUT

OUTPUT

LINE

INPUT

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Connecting to bi-wire system speakers

Since the two pairs of speaker terminals on your amplifier, SPEAKERS MAIN and SPEAKERS BI-WIRE, provide simultaneous speaker output, you can use them to connect a bi-wire speaker system.

Note

Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 to 16 ohms.

Mains Lead Hookups

Connect the mains lead to this amplifier and then connect this amplifier and the various audio components to a wall outlet.

Note

Separate the mains lead, audio connecting cords and speaker cords. Noise or sound deterioration may occur when audio connecting cords are in contact with the mains lead, or when the mains lead or speaker cords are placed near the tuner’s loop aerial or aerial wire.

Basic Operations

241

PHONO

TAPE 3

TAPE 2 / MD

TAPE 1 / DAT

AUX

TUNER

SACD/CD

•

AUX

RECOUT SELECTOR

•

BALANCE

•

LEFT RIGHT

•

TREBLE

•

–10 +10

•

BASS

•

–10 +10

•

SPEAKERS

•

TONE

OFF

(AUX, CD, TUNER, PHONO)

PHONES

TAPE2 c 1/3

TAPE1

c 2/3

SACD/CD

TUNER

PHONO

REC OUT

SOURCE DIRECT

INPUT SELECTOR

ATTENUATOR

•

Listening to Music

See pages 4 and 5 for hookup information.

z To listen through the

headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES and set SPEAKERS to OFF.

z To listen directly to the

input signal

Press SOURCE DIRECT to ON. The SOURCE DIRECT indicator lights up. Since the tone control circuits are bypassed, you can enjoy the original sound of the source.

Note

When SOURCE DIRECT is set to ON, you cannot adjust BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE.

z For better sound quality

When you listen to programme sources connected to the PHONO, TUNER, SACD/CD or AUX jacks, set REC OUT to OFF to eliminate interference from the REC OUT circuit.

Note

Avoid high speaker output at which the sound is distorted.

High-frequency distortion may damage the tweeters.

Press U (POWER) to turn on the amplifier.

The POWER indicator changes from red to green.

Turn ATTENUATOR fully counterclockwise to prevent

damaging the speakers with excessive output.

Turn on the programme source you want to listen to.

Set INPUT SELECTOR to the respective programme source.

The indicator for the programme source lights up.

To listen to a Turn INPUT SELECTOR for

Record PHONO Radio broadcast TUNER Super audio CD/Compact disc SACD/CD Source connected to AUX AUX Source connected to: —TAPE3 TAPE3

Set SOURCE DIRECT to OFF.

Make sure that the indicator of SOURCE DIRECT is not lit. When the indicator is lit, you cannot adjust BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE.

Start the programme source.

djust the volume by turning ATTENUATOR. Make sure that

SPEAKERS is set to ON.

To Press or turn

Adjust the bass BASS Adjust the treble TREBLE Adjust the balance BALANCE

—TAPE2/MD TAPE2/MD —TAPE1/DAT TAPE1/DAT

Recording

SPEAKERS

•

OFF

•

PHONES

See pages 4 and 5 for hookup information.

z You can record the same

source on up to three recording components at the same time.

Recording is not possible, however, from the TAPE3 jacks to the TAPE1/DAT or TAPE2/MD jacks.

z You can monitor the

recorded sound by setting INPUT SELECTOR

But only if your tape deck has separate recording and playback heads. To monitor the sound being recorded from the TAPE1/DAT jacks, for example, set INPUT SELECTOR to TAPE1/DAT.

z You can listen to one

programme source while recording from another

This is because your amplifier outputs signals for recording and the speakers separately. For example, set INPUT SELECTOR to TUNER and REC OUT SELECTOR to SACD/CD.

Basic Operations

ATTENUATOR

•

–10 +10

SOURCE DIRECT

BALANCE

TREBLE

BASS

TONE

•

–10 +10

•

LEFT RIGHT

•

RECOUT SELECTOR

TAPE2 c 1/3

•

TAPE1

c 2/3

•

INPUT SELECTOR

AUX

TAPE 3

TAPE 2 / MD

TAPE 1 / DAT

AUX

•

SACD/CD

•

TUNER

•

SACD/CD

TUNER

PHONO

REC OUT

PHONO

OFF

(AUX, CD, TUNER, PHONO)

745

Press U (POWER) to turn on the amplifier.

The POWER indicator changes from red to green. Turn ATTENUATOR fully counterclockwise to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive output.

Turn on the programme source you want to record.

Select the component that you want to listen to by turning

INPUT SELECTOR.

Select the programme source that you want to record by

turning REC OUT SELECTOR.

To record a Set REC OUT SELECTOR to

Record PHONO Radio broadcast TUNER Super audio CD/Compact disc SACD/CD Source connected to AUX AUX Source connected to:

—TAPE2/MD TAPE2 c 1/3 —TAPE1/DAT TAPE1 c 2/3

Set REC OUT to ON.

When set to OFF, recording from a programme source is not possible, except from the TAPE2/MD IN jacks to the TAPE1/ DAT or TAPE3 REC OUT jacks, or from the TAPE1/DAT IN jacks to the TAPE2/MD or TAPE3 REC OUT jacks.

Prepare the recording component for recording, then start

recording.

Start playing the programme source.

Adjust the volume by turning ATTENUATOR.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you’ve 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.

No sound output.

/ Connect the audio connecting cords firmly. / Connect the amplifier and other audio components

correctly.

/ Set SPEAKERS to ON (see page 6). / Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the appropriate

programme source.

No audio from one channel or unbalanced speaker output.

/ Turn BALANCE to adjust the balance. / Check the speaker and input connections of silent

channel.

Sudden loss of audio and the POWER indicator lights up red.

/ The speaker cords have been shorted. Make sure they

are connected correctly.

Weak bass or treble.

/ Adjust the TONE controls. / Press CARTRIDGE to select the appropriate cartridge

type (see page 5).

/ Change speaker positions or room conditions to

eliminate obstructions in sound path.

Distorted sound.

/ Improperly selected input signal. / Insufficient input capacity of speakers. Lower the

volume.

Lack of bass or ambiguity in instrument positions.

/ Speaker cord and terminal polarity are reversed.

Reconnect the cords with correct polarity.

Hum or noise.

/ Ground the turntable system (see page 5). / Connect the audio connecting cords firmly. / The amplifier is picking up interference from a TV set.

Move the amplifier away from the TV set or turn the TV set off.

Cannot record.

/ Turn REC OUT SELECTOR to the appropriate

programme source.

/ Set REC OUT to ON (see page 7).

Specifications

System

Power Amplifier: Pure-complementary SEPP MOS FET

Preamplifier: Low-noise, high-gain equalizer

Power section: Large-capacity power supply

Rated output 4 ohms, 150 W + 150 W (DIN 0.7%)

Speakers impedance 4 to 16 ohms Output bandwidth (8 ohms) 10 Hz to 100 kHz (at 40 W output, and

Dynamic headroom at 4 ohms: 2 dB

Total harmonic distortion 0.005% (at 8 ohms, 10 W output) Damping factor 100 (8 ohms, 1 kHz) Intermodulation (IM) distortion(60 Hz:7 kHz=4:1)

Throughrate 125 V/ µ sec, 250 V/µ sec (Inside) Residual noise Less than 115 µV (network A) Equalizer deviation PHONO MM: 20 Hz to 20 kHz,

Frequency response TUNER, SACD/CD, AUX, TAPE 1, 2,

S/N PHONO MC: 78dB (A Fil, 0.5 mV)

Inputs

Input sensitivity and impedance

Maximum input capability (1 kHz)

Outputs

Output level / impedance REC OUT 1, 2, 3: 150 mV,1 kilohms

Tone controls BASS (100Hz): ±7 dB

General

Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 330 W Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d) 430 × 175 × 455 mm

Mass (approx.) 23 kg (50 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessories Mains cable (1)

power amplifier with all stages directly coupled

amplifier

advanced STD

8 ohms, 100 W + 100 W (DIN 0.7%)

high-frequency distortion rate of

0.08%)

at 8 ohms: 1.2 dB

0.005% (8 ohms)

±0.2 dB

3: 2 Hz to 100 kHz

MM: 87 dB (A Fil, 5 mV) TUNER, SACD/CD, AUX, TAPE1, 2, 3: 105 dB

PHONO MC: 0.25 mV, 100 ohms

MM: 2.5 mV, 50 kilohms TUNER, SACD/CD, AUX, TAPE 1, 2, 3: 150 mV, 30 kilohms

PHONO MC: 9 mV

MM: 150 mV

PHONES: 10 mW (at 8 ohms)

TREBLE (10kHz): ±6 dB

(17 × 7 × 17 15/16 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

–3

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Rear Panel Descriptions

1 4 72 3 5 6

AUX INPUT

BALANCED

UNBALANCED

TAPE3 TAPE2/MD TAPE1/DAT PRE OUT

REC OUT INININININ REC OUT IN REC OUT IN

BALANCED

CARTRIDGE

OMC oMM

PHONO TUNER SACD/CD AUX

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SPEAKERS

MAINR

BI-WIRERL

IMPEDANCE USE (MAIN+BI-WIRE TOTAL) 4-16Ω

Additional InformationAdditional Information

1 PHONO 2 CARTRIDGE MC/MM 3 SACD/CD 4 AUX INPUT 5 TAPE3 6 PRE OUT 7 SPEAKERS MAIN/BI-WIRE 8 AC IN terminal 9 TAPE1/DAT !º TAPE2/MD !¡ AUX(UNBALANCED) !™ TUNER !£ y (SIGNAL GND) !¢ AUX(BALANCED)

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’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l’appareil qu’à un personnel qualifié.

N’installez pas l’appareil dans un espace confiné comme dans une bibliothèque ou un meuble encastré.

Précautions

Sécurité

• Afin d’éviter tout choc électrique, ne pas ouvrir le coffret. Confiez l’entretien de l’amplificateur à un technicien qualifié.

• Si un solide ou un liquide tombait dans l’amplificateur, débranchez-le et faites-le vérifier par un technicien qualifié avant de le remettre en marche.

Sources d’alimentation

• Avant de mettre l’amplificateur en service, vérifiez si sa tension de fonctionnement correspond à celle du secteur local. La tension de fonctionnement est indiquée sur la plaque signalétique à l’arrière de l’amplificateur.

• L’amplificateur n’est pas déconnecté de la source d’alimentation secteur tant qu’il reste branché sur la prise murale, même s’il a été mis hors tension.

• Débranchez l’amplificateur de la prise murale si vous prévoyez de ne pas l’utiliser pendant longtemps. Pour débrancher le cordon secteur, tirez sur la fiche. Ne tirez jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.

• Le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être changé dans un centre de service après-vente seulement.

Nettoyage de l’amplificateur

Nettoyez le coffret, le panneau et les commandes avec un chiffon doux, légèrement imbibé d’une solution détergente douce. Ne pas utiliser de tampon ou de poudre à récurer ou de solvant, comme l’alcool ou l’essence.

Pour éviter la rétroaction acoustique

Procédez comme suit:

— réduisez le volume; — éloignez le tourne-disque le plus

possible des enceintes;

— mettez des isolateurs audio, en

vente dans le commerce, sous le tourne-disque.

— éloignez-vous des enceintes quand

vous utilisez un microphone. Comme autre mesure de protection contre la rétroaction acoustique, vous pouvez aussi installer les enceintes ou le tourne-disque sur une planche de bois épaisse ou une dalle de béton.

Pour toute question ou problème au sujet de cet appareil, veuillez contacter votre revendeur Sony agréé.

Installation

• Installez l’amplificateur dans un endroit garantissant une ventilation suffisante afin d’éviter une surchauffe interne et de prolonger sa durée de vie.

• Ne pas installer l’amplificateur près d’une source de chaleur ou dans un endroit exposé à la lumière directe du soleil, à de la poussière excessive ou à des chocs mécaniques.

• Ne rien poser sur l’amplificateur pour éviter l’obstruction des ailettes de ventilation ou une panne.

Fonctionnement

Avant de raccorder d’autres appareils, veillez à éteindre et débrancher l’amplificateur.

Bienvenue!

TABLE DES MA TIÈRES

Nous vous remercions pour l’achat de cet amplificateur intégré stéréo Sony. Avant de l’utiliser, veuillez lire attentivement le mode d’emploi et le conserver pour toute référence future.

Au sujet de ce mode d’emploi

Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi concernent le modèle TA-FA777ES. Vérifiez le numéro de votre modèle sur le panneau arrière de l’amplificateur.

• Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi décrivent les commandes de l’amplificateur.

• L’icône suivante est utilisée dans ce mode d’emploi:

z Indique des conseils et méthodes

qui facilitent une manipulation.

Préparatifs

Raccordements 4 Raccordement d’appareils audio 4 Raccordement des enceintes 5 Raccordement du cordon d’alimentation secteur 5

Opérations de base

Ecoute d’une source musicale 6 Enregistrement 7

Informations complémentaires

Guide de dépannage 8 Spécifications 8 Description du panneau arrière 9

Déballage

Vérifiez si les articles suivants se trouvent dans l’emballage:

• Cordon d’alimentation secteur (1)

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Sony TA-FA777ES User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking

Getting Started

Hookup Overview

Audio Component Hookups

Speaker System Hookups

Mains Lead Hookups

Basic Operations

Listening to Music

Recording

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Rear Panel Descriptions

TABLE DES MA TIÈRES

Déballage