Sony TA-FE570, TA-FE370 User Manual

4-233-885-13(1)

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Manual de instrucciones

TA -FE570 TA -FE370

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 build-in cabinet.

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.

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

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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models TA-FE570 and TA-FE370. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your amplifier. The TA-FE570 is the model used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TA-FE570 only.”

Type of differences

Feature FE570 FE370

EON reception z

Tape monitor function z

Switched AC outlets z* z*

* Except for U.K. model.

Tip

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

Parts Identification

Main unit ............................................... 4

Getting Started

Unpacking ............................................. 5

Hookup overview ..................................5

Audio component hookups....................6

Speaker system hookups ....................... 7

Mains lead hookups ............................... 7

Basic Operations

Listening to the music ........................... 8

Recording .............................................. 9

Additional Information

Troubleshooting...................................10

Specifications ...................................... 10

Remote button descriptions ................. 11

Parts Identification

The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Main unit

2 541 3

qf qd qs qa 0 9 8 7 6

BALANCE 8 (8) BASS 0 (8) EON LINK (TA-FE570 only) qd (8) INPUT SELECTOR 4 (8, 9) LOUDNESS 6 (8) PHONES jack qf (8) SOURCE DIRECT 7 (8) SPEAKERS selector qa (8) STANDBY indicator 1 TAPE1 MONITOR (TA-FE570 only) qs (9) TREBLE 9 (8) VOLUME control 5 (8) ?/1 (power) 2 (8, 9)

(remote control sensor) 3 (5)

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following supplied items:

• Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1)

• Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)

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

on the amplifier.

Tip

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.

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.

DAT deck

MD deck Turntable CD player

Speaker (L) 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.

Tape deck Tuner

Parts Identification/Getting Started

Audio component hookups

Overview

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

TUNER

SIGNAL GND

PHONOINTUNER

PHONO

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) White (L) Red (R) Red (R)

Hookups

The arrow l indicates signal flow.

Note

The jacks on the TA-FE570 are shown in the following illustrations.

CD player

Tuner

TAPE1/DATAUX

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16 Ω

TAPE1/DAT

RECOUT

TAPE2/MD

+–+

EON CONTROL

–

EON CONTROL IN

(TA-FE570 only)

CD AUX TAPE2/MD

IN IN

Amplifier CD Player

OUTPUT

LINE

Amplifier Tuner

TUNER

OUTPUT

LINE

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED 100W MAX

Tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck

Amplifier Tape deck

TAPE1/DAT

OUT IN

OUTPUT

LINE 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

Note

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

EON CONTROL (TA-FE570 only)

Amplifier Tuner

EON CONTROL

OUT

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).

Speaker system hookups

Overview

Here you learn how to connect speakers to the amplifier. Before connecting, remove the caps from the speaker terminals.

SPEAKERS

AC OUTLET

SIGNAL GND

PHONOINTUNER

CD AUX TAPE2/MD

RECOUT

IN IN

TAPE1/DAT

RECOUT

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16 Ω

+–+

EON CONTROL

–

What cords will I need?

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

(+)

(–)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 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

]

}

SWITCHED 100W MAX

(+)

(–)

]

}

Mains lead hookups

AC OUTLET

SIGNAL GND

PHONOINTUNER

CD AUX TAPE2/MD TAPE1/DAT

RECOUT

IN IN

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16 Ω

+–+

RECOUT

EON CONTROL

–

Connecting the mains lead

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

Tip

You can power other components through AC OUTLET on the amplifier (except for U.K. model). 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 high-wattage 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.

SWITCHED 100W MAX

To a wall outlet

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Listening to the music

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the amplifier and

turn VOLUME fully anticlockwise to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive output.

2 Turn on the programme source you

want to listen to.

3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the

respective programme source.

To listen to a Select

Record PHONO Radio broadcast TUNER Compact disc CD Source connected to AUX AUX Source connected to:

– TAPE1/DAT TAPE1/DAT – TAPE2/MD TAPE2/MD

4 Start the programme source. 5 Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.

To Press or turn

Adjust the bass BASS Adjust the treble TREBLE Adjust the balance BALANCE Reinforce the bass and treble LOUDNESS

at low listening level

Tips

• If ?/1 is pressed down, you can turn the amplifier on and off by pressing ?/1 on the remote.

• To listen through the headphones, connect the headphones to PHONES and set SPEAKERS to OFF.

• To listen directly to the input signal, press SOURCE DIRECT so that the indicator lights up. Since the circuits of TONE controls, BALANCE control, and LOUDNESS button are bypassed, you cannot adjust bass, treble, the balance, reinforce the bass and treble while listening to a source directly.

Note

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

To receive the Enhanced Other Networks (EON) programmes

(TA-FE570 only)

“Enhanced Other Networks (EON)” is one of the convenient RDS services. This allows the unit to automatically switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area.

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.

1 Make sure that the amplifier and the

tuner are connected through the EON CONTROL terminals (see page 6).

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.

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.

Recording

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the amplifier. 2 Turn on the programme source you

want to record.

3 Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the

programme source you want to record.

To record a Select

Record PHONO Radio broadcast TUNER Compact disc CD Source connected to AUX AUX Source connected to:

– TAPE1/DAT TAPE1/DAT – TAPE2/MD TAPE2/MD

4 Prepare the recording component for

recording, then start recording.

5 Start playing the programme source.

Tips

• You can record the same source on two recording components at the same time

• You can monitor the recorded sound if the tape deck you are recording on has separate playback and recording heads (Tape Monitor function) (TA-FE570 only). To monitor the sound, press TAPE1 MONITOR. Note that you can monitor the only sound being recorded from the TAPE1/DAT jacks.

Basic Operations

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.

• Set SPEAKERS to ON.

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 6).

• 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.

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-FE570: 110 W + 110 W TA-FE370: 70 W + 70 W

Frequency response

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

S/N (network A)

PHONO: 80 dB TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:

Output voltage/impedance

RECOUT: 200 mV, 1 kilohm PHONES: 5 mW (at 8 ohms)

Speakers impedance 4 - 16 ohms Damping factor 80 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)

(4 ohms at 1 kHz) (4 ohms at 1 kHz)

±1.0 dB 7 Hz - 70 kHz

105 dB

+–03

General

System

Power amplifier with all stages directly coupled Preamplifier: Low-noise, equalizer

Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption

TA-FE570: 190 W TA-FE370: 160 W

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

Mass (approx.)

TA-FE570: 6.5 kg TA-FE370: 5.5 kg

amplifier

0.6 W (In standby mode)

430 x 135 x 310 mm incl. projecting parts and controls

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1) Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Remote button descriptions

You can use the supplied remote to control other Sony audio components equipped with the

(remote control sensor) mark.

Remote button(s)

?/1 Amplifier Turns the amplifier on

FUNCTION

CD Amplifier Selects input signals from

TUNER Amplifier Selects input signals from

PHONO Amplifier Selects input signals from

TAPE1/DAT Amplifier Selects input signals from

TAPE2/MD Amplifier Selects input signals from

AUX Amplifier Selects input signals from

TUNER

PRESET +/– Tuner Scans and selects preset

N CD player Starts playback. X CD player Pauses playback. x CD player Stops playback. ./> CD player Locates tracks (AMS*).

D.SKIP CD player Skips a disc (for CD

N MD deck Starts playback. X MD deck Pauses playback. x MD deck Stops playback. ./> MD deck Locates tracks.

TAPE DECK A/B

n/N x m/M

VOL +/– Amplifier Controls the volume.

Component

Deck A or B Deck A or B Deck A or B

Function

and off.

the CD jacks.

the TUNER jacks.

the PHONO jacks.

the TAPE1/DAT jacks.

the TAPE2/MD jacks.

the AUX jacks.

stations.

player equipped with a multi-disc changer).

Starts playback. Stops all tape operations. Fast-forwards or rewinds

the tape.

Additional Information

* Automatic Music Sensor

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.

Installez cette chaîne en veillant à ce que le cordon d’alimentation puisse être immédiatement débranché de la prise secteur en cas de problème.

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie, ne pas couvrir les ailettes de ventilation de cet appareil avec des papiers journaux, des nappes, des rideaux, etc. Ne pas poser de bougies allumées sur l’appareil.

Afin d’éviter tout risque d’incendie et d’électrocution, ne pas poser d’objets remplis de liquide, vases ou autres, sur l’appareil.

Ne pas jeter les piles. Les déposer aux endroits prévus à cet effet.

Précautions

Sécurité

• Afin d’éviter tout choc électrique, n’ouvrez pas le coffret. Confiez l’entretien de l’amplificateur à un professionnel.

• Si un objet ou un liquide tombait dans l’amplificateur, débranchez celui-ci et faites-le vérifier par un professionnel avant de le remettre en marche.

Sources d’alimentation

• Avant de mettre l’amplificateur sous tension, 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.

• Cet amplificateur n’est pas isolé de la source d’alimentation (secteur) tant qu’il reste raccordé à une prise secteur, même s’il a été éteint.

• Débranchez l’amplificateur de la prise murale s’il doit rester inutilisé pendant une période prolongée. Pour débrancher le cordon d’alimentation secteur, tirez sur la fiche, jamais sur le cordon proprement dit.

• Le cordon d’alimentation secteur doit être remplacé par un professionnel.

Installation

• Installez l’amplificateur à un endroit suffisamment aéré pour éviter toute surchauffe interne et prolonger sa durée de vie.

• N’installez pas l’amplificateur près d’une source de chaleur, ou bien à un endroit exposé en plein soleil,

à une poussière excessive ou à des chocs mécaniques.

• Ne posez rien sur l’amplificateur qui pourrait obstruer les ailettes de ventilation ou provoquer une panne.

Fonctionnement

Avant de raccorder d’autres appareils, mettez l’amplificateur hors tension et débranchez-le.

Nettoyage de l’amplificateur

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

Pour éviter un effet Larsen

– 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.

– Maintenez le microphone éloigné des enceintes

pendant l’utilisation.

Pour une meilleure protection contre l’effet Larsen, installez 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.

A propos de ce mode d’emploi

Les instructions de ce mode d’emploi concernent les modèles TA-FE570 et TA-FE370. Vérifiez le numéro de votre modèle sur le panneau arrière de l’amplificateur. Le TA-FE570 est le modèle utilisé dans les illustrations, sauf spécification contraire. Toute différence de fonctionnement est clairement indiquée dans le texte, par exemple “TA-FE570 seulement”.

Différences entre les modèles

Caractéristiques FE570 FE370

Réception EON z Contrôle du son enregistré Prises secteur commutées z* z* * Sauf modèle pour le Royaume-Uni.

Conseil

Les instructions dans ce mode d’emploi décrivent les commandes de l’amplificateur. Pour les touches de la télécommande, voir “Description des touches de la télécommande”, page

11.

Table Des Matières

Nomenclature

Appareil principal .................................. 4

Préparatifs

Déballage ............................................... 5

Raccordements ...................................... 5

Raccordement d’appareils audio ...........6

Raccordement des enceintes..................7

Raccordement du cordon d’alimentation

secteur ............................................. 7

Opérations de base

Ecoute d’une source sonore...................8

Enregistrement.......................................9

Informations complémentaires

Guide de dépannage ............................ 10

Spécifications ...................................... 10

Description des touches de la

télécommande ............................... 11

Nomenclature

Les éléments de la chaîne sont indiqués dans l’ordre alphabétique. Reportez-vous aux pages entre parenthèses ( ) pour le détail.

Appareil principal

2 541 3

qf qd qs qa 0 9 8 7 6

BALANCE 8 (8) BASS 0 (8) Commande VOLUME 5 (8) EON LINK (TA-FE570 seulement) qd (8) Indicateur STANDBY 1 INPUT SELECTOR 4 (8, 9) LOUDNESS 6 (8) Prise PHONES qf (8) Sélecteur SPEAKERS qa (8) SOURCE DIRECT 7 (8) TAPE1 MONITOR (TA-FE570 seulement) qs (9) TREBLE 9 (8) ?/1 (alimentation) 2 (8, 9)

(capteur de télécommande) 3 (5)

+ 30 hidden pages

Sony TA-FE570, TA-FE370 User Manual

Table of Contents

Parts Identification

Main unit

Getting Started

Unpacking

Hookup overview

Audio component hookups

Speaker system hookups

Mains lead hookups

Basic Operations

Listening to the music

Recording

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Remote button descriptions

Table Des Matières

Nomenclature

Appareil principal