Sony TA-FB930R User Manual

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Integrated
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Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones
Manual de instruções

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TA-FB930R
TA-FB730R

 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.

• 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 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.

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.

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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
models TA-FB930R and TA-FB730R.
Check your model number by looking at
the rear panel of your amplifier. The
TA-FB930R is the model used for
illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
“TA-FB930R only.”

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe
the controls on the amplifier.
For details on the remote buttons
control, see “Remote Button
Descriptions” on page 11.

• The following icon is used in this
manual:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Hookup Overview 4
Audio Component Hookups 4
Speaker System Hookups 5
Mains Lead Hookups 6

Listening to the Music 7
Recording 9

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 10
Specifications 10
Rear Panel Descriptions 11
Remote Button Descriptions 11

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Unpacking

Check that you have received the following supplied items:

• Remote commander (remote) (1) RM-S316

• Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)

z Indicates hints and tips for making

the task easier.

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries, matching the + and – on the batteries with
the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point
it at the remote control sensor g on the amplifier.

z When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote
no longer operates the amplifier, replace all the batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing
the batteries.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting equipment. Doing
so may cause a malfunction.

• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to
avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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Getting Started

PHONO TAPE1/DAT

EON CONTROL INTUNER TAPE2/MDCD

y

AUX

SPEAKERS

EON CONTROL

R

B

A

L

++––

RL

++––

TAPE1/DAT

L

REC OUT IN

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω

A+B USE 8–16Ω

BI WIRE USE 4–16Ω

IN

R

L

R

TAPE2/MD

REC OUT IN

AUXINCDINTUNER

IN

L

R

PHONO

IN

SIGNAL

GND

y

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 11.

DAT deck

MD deck

PROTECTION

U

g

TAPE1/DATEON LINK CD TUNER PHONOAUXTAPE2/MD

SPEAKERS

BASS

EON LINK

A

0

OFF

B

•

•

•

•

A

+

B

•

PHONES

•

–10+

Speaker (L)

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.

TONE

TREBLE

•

•

10

–10+

Tape deck
Turntable

BALANCE

0

•

•

•

•

•

10

LEFT RIGHT

TV or video

LOUDNESS

Ø ON ø OFF Ø ON ø OFF

deck

Tuner

CD player

SOURCE DIRECT

VOLUME

010

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE MONITOR

SUBSONIC

SOURCE

•

•

TAPE1 TAPE2

•

Speaker (R)

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

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

What cords will I need?

Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (2 for each tape deck,
DAT deck, or MD deck; 1 for other components)

White (L)

Hookups

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

CD player

Amplifier

L

R

IN

CD

Tuner

Amplifier

Ç

CD player

White (L)

Red (R)Red (R)

L

R

LINE

OUTPUT

Tuner

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L

Ç

R

IN

TUNER

L

R

LINE

OUTPUT

Tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck

Getting Started

Tape deckAmplifier

Speaker System Hookups

L

R

REC OUT IN

TAPE1/DAT

Ç

ç

LINE

OUTPUT

L

R

LINE

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.

Turntable

Amplifier Turntable

PHONO

IN

L

R

Ç

Note

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to SIGNAL GND (y)
on the amplifier.

TV or video deck

Amplifier TV or video deck

L

R

IN

AUX

Ç

L

R

LINE

OUTPUT

EON CONTROL

Amplifier Tuner

EON CONTROL

EON CONTROL

Ç

IN

OUT

Overview

Here you learn how to connect speakers to the
amplifier. You can connect two pairs of speakers,
SPEAKERS A and B.

Note that the SPEAKERS A terminals comprise the
bottom row of the SPEAKERS terminals.

SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B

PHONO

SIGNAL

IN

GND

L

y

R

L

R

REC OUT IN

IN

REC OUT IN

TAPE1/DAT

TAPE2/MD

AUXINCDINTUNER

L

R

SPEAKERS

++––

R

B

A

++––

RL

IMPEDANCE USE 4–16Ω

A+B USE 8–16Ω

BI WIRE USE 4–16Ω

L

EON CONTROL

IN

What cords will I need?

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

(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 10 mm. 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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}

]

]

If your tuner is equipped with an EON CONTROL OUT
terminal, connect it to the EON CONTROL IN terminal on
the amplifier to allow use of the EON (Enhanced Other
Networks) function of the RDS (Radio Data System) (see
page 8).

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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.
When outputting at the same time to two speaker systems,
use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 to 16 ohms.

Mains Lead Hookups

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead from this amplifier and from
your audio/video components to wall outlets.

z You can power other components through AC

OUTLET on the amplifier

By connecting other audio components to AC OUTLET
on the amplifier, you can supply power to the
connected components through the amplifier and turn
them all on or off when you turn the amplifier on or off.

Caution

Make sure that the total power consumption of all
components connected to the outlets on the amplifier does
not exceed 100 watts. Do not connect electrical home
appliances such as an electric iron, fan, TV, or other high­wattage appliances to these outlets.

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.

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Basic Operations

Listening to the Music

TA-FB930R TA-FB730R

Basic Operations

1

PROTECTION

U

g

TAPE1/DATEON LINK CD TUNER PHONOAUXTAPE2/MD

SPEAKERS

TONE

BASS

TREBLE

EON LINK

A

OFF

B

•

•

•

A

+

B

•

PHONES

–10+

•

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 so
that the indicator lights up.
Since the circuits of TONE
controls, BALANCE control,
LOUDNESS button, and
SUBSONIC button are
bypassed, you cannot adjust
bass, treble, the balance,
reinforce the bass and treble,
or reduce subsonic noise
components while listening
to a source directly.

Note

Avoid high speaker output at
which the sound is distorted.
High-frequency distortion may
damage the tweeters.

BALANCE

0

0

•

•

•

LOUDNESS

•

10

–10+

Ø ON ø OFF Ø ON ø OFF

•

•

•

•

10

LEFT RIGHT

1

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME

CD

TAPE2/MD

TAPE1/DAT

TAPE MONITOR

SOURCE

TAPE1

3

TUNERAUX

LOUDNESS

Ø ON ø OFF

PHONO

SOURCE DIRECT

010

5

SUBSONIC

Ø ON ø OFF

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SOURCE DIRECT

VOLUME

010

5

PROTECTION

U

g

EON LINK

+

A

PHONES

SPEAKERS

A0

B

OFF

B

–10+

BASS

TONE

TREBLE

BALANCE

0

–10+

•

•

•

10

LEFT RIGHT

•

10

INPUT SELECTOR

TAPE MONITOR

SUBSONIC

SOURCE

•

•

TAPE1 TAPE2

•

3

Press U to turn on the amplifier and turn VOLUME fully

1

anticlockwise to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive
output.

The PROTECTION indicator lights up, then goes off.

Turn on the programme source you want to listen to.

2

Set INPUT SELECTOR to the respective programme source.

3

The indicator for the programme source lights up.

To listen to a

Record

Radio broadcast
Compact disc
Source connected to AUX

Turn INPUT SELECTOR for

PHONO
TUNER
CD
AUX

Source connected to:
—TAPE1/DAT
—TAPE2/MD

TAPE1/DAT
TAPE2/MD

Start the programme source.

4

Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.

5

To

Adjust the bass
Adjust the treble
Adjust the balance

Reinforce the bass and treble at low
listening level

Reduce subsonic noise components
created by warped records, etc.

Press or turn

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
LOUDNESS

SUBSONIC

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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.

To receive the Enhanced Other Networks (EON) programmes

When your amplifier is connected to a Sony tuner with the EON CONTROL
system, the amplifier switches to any EON programme that is broadcast in
your EON area, and switches back to the last selected programme source
when the programme ends.

TA-FB930R TA-FB730R

EON LINK

PROTECTION

U

g

SPEAKERS

EON LINK

OFF

•

+

B

A

•

PHONES

TAPE1/DATEON LINK CD TUNER PHONOAUXTAPE2/MD

A

B

•

•

–10+

INPUT SELECTOR

TONE

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

•

LEFT RIGHT

TAPE MONITOR

•

SUBSONIC

LOUDNESS

SOURCE

Ø ON ø OFF Ø ON ø OFF

•

•

TAPE1 TAPE2

•

•

0

0

•

•

•

•

•

•

10

–10+

10

EON LINK

PROTECTION

U

g

EON LINK

A

+B

PHONES

SPEAKERS

BASS

A0

B

OFF

•

–10 +10

INPUT SELECTOR

CD

TAPE2/MD

BALANCE

LEFT RIGHT

TAPE1/DAT

•

•

TAPE MONITOR

SOURCE

TAPE1

TONE

TREBLE

0

•

–10 +10

1 Make sure that the amplifier and the tuner are connected through the

EON CONTROL terminals (see page 5).

2 Press EON LINK so that the indicator lights up.

Whenever an EON programme starts on the radio frequency that your
tuner is set to, you will receive it.

To cancel EON reception

Press EON LINK again so that the indicator goes off.

TUNERAUX

PHONO

LOUDNESS

Ø ON ø OFF

Notes

• If you select another programme source while receiving an EON programme, EON
reception ends. However, as long as the EON LINK indicator lights up, you can
receive EON programmes automatically.

• Make sure to cancel EON reception before starting to record since an EON
programme may interfere with your recording.

• If you activate the Tape Monitor function (see page 9) while the EON LINK indicator
is lit, the indicator goes off and you cannot receive EON programmes. If this
happens, deactivate the Tape Monitor function so that the indicator lights up again.

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Recording

Basic Operations

TA-FB930R

13

PROTECTION

U

g

TAPE1/DATEON LINK CD TUNER PHONOAUXTAPE2/MD

SPEAKERS

TONE

BASS

TREBLE

EON LINK

A

OFF

B

•

•

•

A

+B

•

PHONES

–10 +10

•

BALANCE

0

0

•

•

•

LOUDNESS

SUBSONIC

•

–10 +10

Ø ON ø OFF Ø ON ø OFF

•

•

•

•

LEFT RIGHT

z You can record the same

source on two recording
components at the same
time

z You can monitor the

recorded sound (Tape
Monitor function)

You can monitor the
recorded sound if the tape
deck you are recording on
has separate playback and
recording heads.
To monitor the sound, set
TAPE MONITOR to TAPE1
or TAPE2.
Note that on the TA-FB730R,
you can monitor the only
sound being recorded from
the TAPE1/DAT jacks.

Note

Before you begin recording, press
the EON LINK button to turn off
the EON LINK indicator (see
page 8).

TAPE MONITOR

SOURCE

TAPE1 TAPE2

•

INPUT SELECTOR

•

•

1
2

3

4

VOLUME

SOURCE DIRECT

010

Press U to turn on the amplifier.

Turn on the programme source you want to record.

Select the programme source that you want to record by
turning INPUT SELECTOR.

The indicator for the programme source lights up.

To record a

Record
Radio broadcast
Compact disc
Source connected to AUX

Source connected to:
—TAPE1/DAT
—TAPE2/MD

Prepare the recording component for recording, then start
recording.

TA-FB730R

1 3

PROTECTION

U

g

EON LINK

+

B

A

PHONES

SPEAKERS

BASS

A0

B

OFF

•

–10+

TONE

TREBLE

0

•

10

–10+

10

Set INPUT SELECTOR to

PHONO
TUNER
CD
AUX

TAPE1/DAT
TAPE2/MD

BALANCE

•

•

LEFT RIGHT

TAPE2/MD

TAPE1/DAT

TAPE MONITOR

SOURCE

TAPE1

INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME

CD

TUNERAUX

PHONO

SOURCE DIRECT

LOUDNESS

010

Ø ON ø OFF

SUBSONIC

Ø ON ø OFF

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Start playing the programme source.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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.

No sound output.

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

correctly.

/ Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the appropriate programme

source.

/ Make sure the speaker wires are correctly connected to

the SPEAKERS A terminals (on the bottom row) and
SPEAKERS B terminals (on the top row).

/ Make sure the proper selection is made on the

SPEAKERS control (A, B, A+B, or OFF).

No audio from one channel or unbalanced speaker
output.

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

channel.

Weak bass or treble.

/ Adjust the TONE controls.
/ 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.

The remote does not function.

/ Remove any obstructions between the remote control

sensor on the amplifier and the remote.

/ Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the front

of the amplifier.

/ The remote is too far from the amplifier. Move closer to

the amplifier.

/ Replace the batteries in the remote.

The PROTECTION indicator lights up and/or sudden loss
of audio.

/ Check if a short-circuit has occurred. Turn off the

amplifier and check the connected components and
speakers.

Specifications

Amplifier section

DIN power output

TA-FB930R: 120 W + 120 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz)
80 W + 80 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)
TA-FB730R: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz)
60 W + 60 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)

Total harmonic distortion

Less than 0.008% (at 10 W output)

Frequency response

PHONO (20 Hz - 20 kHz): RIAA equalization curve
±0.5 dB
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:
7 Hz - 100 kHz

S/N (network A)

PHONO
TA-FB930R: 94 dB
TA-FB730R: 90 dB
TUNER, CD, AUX , TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:
105 dB

Output voltage/impedance

REC OUT 1, 2: 150 mV, 1 kilohm
PHONES: 10 mW (at 8 ohms)

Speakers impedance

4 - 16 ohms, 8 - 16 ohms (SPEAKERS A+B)

Damping factor

100 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)

General

System

Power amplifier: Pure-complementary SEPP OCL
power amplifier with all stages directly coupled
Preamplifier: Low-noise, equalizer amplifier

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

TA-FB930R: 210 W
TA-FB730R: 180 W

Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)

TA-FB930R: 430 × 150 × 410 mm
TA-FB730R: 430 × 150 × 405 mm
incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

TA-FB930R: 10.3 kg
TA-FB730R: 8.6 kg

Supplied accessories

See page 3.

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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