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Integrated Stereo Amplifier
Operating Instructions Instrukcja obsugi

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TA-FE520R TA-FE320R

1998 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
On the prevention of howling

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.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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 power sources

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

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models TA-FE520R and FE320R. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your amplifier. The TAFE520R is the model used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, TAFE520R only.
Listening to the Music 7 Recording 9 Additional Information
Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 10 Rear Panel Descriptions 11 Remote Button Descriptions 11
Type of differences Model Feature
Switched AC outlets EON reception Tape monitor function

FE520R FE320R

Unpacking
Check that you have received the following supplied items: Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1) Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)
* Unavailable on U.K. model
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.

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:
Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
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.

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 dont 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. To learn the location and name of each jack, see Rear Panel Descriptions on page 11.

DAT deck MD deck

STANDBY

Audio Component Hookups

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

y TUNER AUX TAPE1/DAT

Tape deck Turntable

Tuner CD player

SPEAKERS

y SIGNAL GND

PHONO TUNER

IMPEDANCE USE 4 - 16

AC OUTLET CD

TAPE2/MD

REC OUT IN

TAPE1/DAT

RECOUT IN

EON CONTROL

SWITCHED 100W MAX

INPUT SELECTOR

CD AUX TUNER

VOLUME

SPEAKERS ON BASS TONE TREBLE BALANCE

EON LINK

PHONO CD TAPE2/MD
SOURCE DIRECT TAPE MONITOR

LOUDNESS

PHONES

ON OFF

EON CONTROL IN (TA-FE520R only)

Speaker (L)

TV or video deck

What cords will I need?

Speaker (R) Audio connecting cord (not supplied) (2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck; 1 for other components) White (L) Red (R) White (L) Red (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.

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow. Note
The jacks on the TA-FE520R are shown in the following illustrations.

CD player

Amplifier

OUTPUT

Tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck

Tape deck

OUTPUT INPUT

LINE LINE

Speaker System Hookups
Here you learn how to connect speakers to the amplifier.
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

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 RECOUT jacks. Doing so may stop output from the amplifier or cause the unit to malfunction. 2 Connect the audio connecting cords. Amplifier
Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker) (+) (+) ()
Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 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.
To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to SIGNAL GND (y) on the amplifier.
EON CONTROL (TA-FE520R only)
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).

Mains Lead Hookups

to a wall outlet
Connecting the mains lead
Connect the mains lead from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to wall outlets.
You can power other components through AC OUTLET on the amplifier (unavailable on the TAFE320R (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 highwattage appliances to these outlets.

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 tuners loop aerial or aerial wire.

Basic Operations

Listening to the Music 1

SOURCE DIRECT

TAPE MONITOR

If 1/u is pressed down

You can turn the amplifier on and off by pressing 1/u on the remote.
Press 1/u to turn on the amplifier and turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive output. Turn on the programme source you want to listen to.
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES and set SPEAKERS to OFF.
Set INPUT SELECTOR to the respective programme source.
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.

To listen to a

Record Radio broadcast Compact disc Source connected to AUX Source connected to: TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD

Turn INPUT SELECTOR for

PHONO TUNER CD AUX TAPE1/DAT TAPE2/MD
Avoid high speaker output at which the sound is distorted. High-frequency distortion may damage the tweeters.
Start the programme source.
Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.

Press or turn

BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS
Adjust the bass Adjust the treble Adjust the balance Reinforce the bass and treble at low listening level
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 (TAFE520R only)
When your ampifier 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.
Make sure that the amplifier and the tuner are connected through the EON CONTROL terminals (see page 5). 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.
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

You can record the same source on two recording components at the same time You can monitor the recorded sound (Tape Monitor function) (TAFE520R only)
You can monitor the recorded sound if the tape deck you are recording on has separate playback and recording heads. To monitor the sound, press TAPE1 MONITOR. Note that you can monitor the only sound being recorded from the TAPE1/ DAT jacks.
Press 1/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.

To record a

Set INPUT SELECTOR to
Prepare the recording component for recording, then start recording.
Start playing the programme source.

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.

Specifications

Amplifier section

DIN power output

TA-FE520R: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz) 85 W + 85 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz) TA-FE320R: 60 W + 60 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz) 50 W + 50 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)

Frequency response

PHONO (20 Hz - 20 kHz): RIAA equalization curve 1.0 dB TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD: 7 Hz - 70 kHz+0 dB 3

S/N (network A)

No audio from one channel or unbalanced speaker output.
/ Turn BALANCE to adjust the balance. / Check the speaker and input connections of silent channel.
PHONO: 80 dB TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD: 105 dB
Output voltage / impedance

Weak bass or treble.

/ Adjust the TONE controls. / Change speaker positions or room conditions to eliminate obstructions in sound path.
RECOUT: 200 mV, 1 kilohm PHONES: 5 mW (at 8 ohms)

Speakers impedance

4 - 16 ohms

Damping factor

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

80 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)

General

System

Lack of bass or ambiguity in instrument positions.
/ Speaker cord and terminal polarity are reversed. Reconnect the cords with correct polarity.
Power amplifier with all stages directly coupled Preamplifier: Low-noise, equalizer amplifier

Power requirements

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.

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption
TA-FE520R: 190 W TA-FE320R: 160 W
Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)
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.
310 mm incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

TA-FE520R: 6.5 kg TA-FE320R: 5.5 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1) Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Sudden loss of audio.

/ Check if a short-circuit has occurred. Turn off the amplifier and check the connected components and speakers.

Rear Panel Descriptions

Remote Button Descriptions
You can use the supplied remote to control other Sony audio components equipped with the g (remote control sensor) mark. Remote Button(s)

For operating the

Function
Turns the amplifier on and off. Selects input signal from the CD jacks. Selects input signal from the TUNER jacks. Selects input signal from the PHONO jacks. Selects input signal from the TAPE1/DAT jacks. Selects input signal from the TAPE2/MD jacks. Selects input signal from the AUX jacks. Scans and selects preset stations. Starts playback. Pauses playback. Stops playback. Locates tracks (AMS*). Skips a disc (for CD player equipped with a multi-disc changer). Starts playback. Pauses playback. Stops playback. Locates tracks. Starts playback. Stops all tape operations. Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape. Controls the volume.

FUNCTION CD TUNER PHONO

Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier
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