Sony TA-N1 User Manual

Stereo Power Amplifier

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Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

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TA-N1

 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.

For the customers in United States

For the customers in Canada CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. TA-N1 Serial No.

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About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for model TA-N1. Check your model number by looking at the front panel. In this manual, the European model is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “USA/Canada only.”

Convention

The following icon is used in this manual:

z Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

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 1:GROUND, 2:COLD, and 3:HOT, reverse the polarities (‘ and ’) of the speaker cords. For details, refer to the instructions supplied with the preamplifier.

IN

1: GROUND 2: HOT (+)

2 3 1

SPEAKERS

+

L

RR –

+

–

–A–

3: COLD (–)

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L

R

2R1

SACDCDLINE BALANCED LINE

L

–B–

L

+

8~16

Ω

R

OUT IN

BALANCEDINPUT SELECTOR

–

L

PRE OUT

CONNECTION ASSIGNMENT

1

2

3

1 : GROUND 2 : HOT(+) 3 : COLD(–)

L

R

BALANCED OUT

L

CONNECTION ASSIGNMENT

1

2

3

1 :GROUND 2 :HOT ( + ) 3 :COLD ( – )

2

1

3

1 :GROUND 2 :HOT ( + ) 3 :COLD ( – )

TA-E1, etc.

–

+

IMPEDANCE USE 4~16Ω

A

+ B USE

INPUT

L

R

UNBALANCED

12

OUT IN

TAPE2/MD

DIRECT

BALANCEDUNBALANCED

1

2

TAPE1/DAT

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Speaker Hookups (Standard Connections)

Connect the jacks on the speakers to the SPEAKERS A or B terminals on the power amplifier using a single speaker 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.

Connecting the speaker cords Caution This is a high output amplifier. Touching the stripped end of the speaker cords when the power is on may result in injury .

• Be sure to check that the amplifier is turned off before making any connections.

• Strip both ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm

3

(

/8 in.) and twist the wire strands of the cord together

(A).

• Insert each end of the speaker cord fully into the speaker terminal. Be sure the stripped portion of the speaker cord does not protrude outside of the speaker terminal cover (USA/Canada only) nor from the speaker terminal (B).

A

10 mm (3/8 in.)

B

speaker cord

Required cords

Speaker cords (1 pair) (not supplied)

Connect the jacks on the speaker to the power amplifier’s SPEAKERS A or B terminals.

Notes on speaker hookup

• Connect the right speaker to the “R” terminals, and connect the left speaker to the “L” terminals.

• Be sure to match the ends of 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.

• When the maximum input level of the speakers you are using is low, try to avoid excessive power output from this unit to the speakers by controlling the volume on the preamplifier. Continuously playing an audio source at a level that distorts the audio output may damage the speakers.

• The speaker terminals on this unit are compatible with Y lug jack connection (European model only).

Hooking Up the Components

(Speaker terminal cover is on USA/Canadian models only.)

RR –

+

IMPEDANCE USE 4~16Ω

L

R

UNBALANCED

12

SPEAKERS

+

L

–

–A–

–B–

L

+

–

A

+ B USE

INPUT

BALANCEDUNBALANCED

1

2

–

8~16

Ω

CONNECTION ASSIGNMENT

1

2

3

1 : GROUND 2 : HOT(+)

BALANCEDINPUT SELECTOR

R

3 : COLD(–)

L

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Speaker Hookups (Bi-wired Connections)

Hooking Up the Components

When the speakers you are making connections to can be bi-wired, bi-wired connections can be made to this unit. 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.

Connecting the speaker cords Caution This is a high output amplifier. Touching the stripped end of the speaker cords when the power is on may result in injury .

• Be sure to check that the amplifier is turned off before making any connections.

• Strip both ends of the speaker cords about 10 mm

3

(

/8 in.) and twist the wire strands of the cord together

(A).

• Insert each end of the speaker cord fully into the speaker terminal. Be sure the stripped portion of the speaker cord does not protrude outside of the speaker terminal cover (USA/Canada only) nor from the speaker terminal (B).

A

10 mm (3/8 in.)

speaker cord

B

(Speaker terminal cover is on USA/Canadian models only.)

Required cords

Speaker cords (2 pair) (not supplied)

Connect the jacks on the speaker to the power amplifier’s SPEAKERS A and B terminals.

Notes on speaker hookup

• Connect the right speaker to the “R” terminals, and connect the left speaker to the “L” terminals.

• Be sure to match the ends of 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.

• When the maximum input level of the speakers you are using is low, try to avoid excessive power output from this unit to the speakers by controlling the volume on the preamplifier. Continuously playing an audio source at a level that distorts the audio output may damage the speakers.

• The speaker terminals on this unit are compatible with Y lug jack connection (European model only).

z About bi-wired connections

Bi-wired connections can be carried out when the speaker has two sets of input terminals that separate high and low frequency audio signals.

TA-N1

SPEAKERS

+

L

RR –

+

–

–A–

–B–

L

+

–

+

IMPEDANCE USE 4~16Ω

A + B USE 8~16Ω

INPUT

L

R

UNBALANCED

12

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BALANCEDUNBALANCED

1

2

–

CONNECTION

ASSIGNMENT

2

1

3

1 : GROUND 2 : HOT(+) 3 : COLD(–)

L

R

BALANCEDINPUT SELECTOR

Power Hookup

Before connecting the AC power cord of this power amplifier to a wall outlet:

• Make sure that the power switch on the power amplifier is in the off position.

• Connect the speakers.

Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN terminal on this unit.

Connecting to the power outlet

(European model only) Connect the supplied power cord to a wall outlet.

(USA/Canadian model only) The supplied power cord has a 3-pronged grounded plug. If you are using a 3-pronged grounded outlet, the plug can be inserted directly into the outlet. However, if the socket is a 2-pronged grounded outlet, use the supplied AC power plug adapter or a commercially available AC power plug adapter.

3-pronged grounded outlet

2-pronged polarized outlet

• When using a grounded outlet (the inlets are different sizes) Use the supplied AC power plug adapter.

3 to 2 prong polarized AC power plug adapter

Hooking Up the Components

N pole

If noise (hum) is produced

Noise may be caused by an electrical potential difference on the ground circuit*. In this case, use the supplied AC power plug adapter and be careful not to connect the ground lead to anything. * Although the ground of the domestic outlet is normally a safety

ground, a slight electrical potential difference may be produced, depending on the outlet. Therefore, use of the supplied 3-pronged power cord may lessen the quality of the audio signal or may produce humming noise.

Note

We recommend that you connect this unit directly to a wall outlet. If you must use a multi-outlet tap, or extension cord, be sure to use one capable of handling high current (at least 10 A) or one designed for office use.

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Location of Parts and Basic Operations

This chapter explains the names and basic operations of the buttons and controls located on the front and rear panels.

Front Panel Parts Description

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Sony TA-N1 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking

Preamplifier Hookups (Unbalanced Connections)

Preamplifier Hookups (Balanced Connections)

Speaker Hookups (Standard Connections)

Speaker Hookups (Bi-wired Connections)

Power Hookup

Location of Parts and Basic Operations

Front Panel Parts Description