Philips FA 960 User manual

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FA 960
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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The Model and Serial Number of this unit will be
found
on the type plate on the back of the set.
Please record the Model and Serial Number
in the
space provided below.
MODEL
NUMBER:
SERIAL
NUMBER:
This set complies with the FCC-rules, Part 15.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVfCE PERSONNEL
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Th is symbol is in tended to alerl the user or the
presence
01 uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within
the product's enclosure, that may
be or suHicient
magnitude to constit
ut e a risk or electric shock to
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persons.
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Thi s symbol is intended to alert the user or the
presence or im po rtanl operating and maintenance
(servici
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are,
however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware
of .
1. Read Instructions -All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appli-
ance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future refer-
ence.
3. Heed Warnings -All warnings on the appliance
and
in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions -All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not
be used near water - for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in
a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands -The appliance should be
used only with acart or stand that is recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -The appliance should
be mounted to a wall
or ceiling only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation -The appliance should be situated
so that its location or position
does not interfere
with its
proper ventilation. For example, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed,sofa,
rug,
or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed
in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase
or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the ven-
tilation openings.
9. Heat -The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers,stoves,
or otherappliances (including
amplifiers) that
produce heat.
10. Power Sources -The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked
on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization -The precautions
that should be taken so that the grounding
or
polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
AC POLARIZED PLUG
12. Power-Cord Protection -Power supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to
cords and plugs, convenience receptacles,and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
13. Cleaning -The appliance should be cleaned only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be
located away from
power lines.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an outside
antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure
the antenna system is grounded so
as to
provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
Section 810
of the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA No.
70-1984 , provides information
with respect
to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting
structure , grounding of the
lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit,size of
grounding connectors , location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Fig.
A.
16. Nonuse Periods -The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused
for a long period of time.
17. Object and Liquid Entry -Care should be taken
so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
18. Damage Requiring Service -The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service person-
nel when :
A The power-supply
cord or the plug has been
damaged;
or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into
the appliance;
or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain ; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate
normally
or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped , or the
enclosure damaged.
19. Servicing -The user should not attempt to
service the appliance beyond that described
in
the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service person-
nel.
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FIG. A
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING
TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE
810 -"RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"
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SERVICE
ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS
SERVICE ENTRANCE
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EQUIPMENT
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POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal
water pipe)
" STAND-OFF
INSULATORS ®
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
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GROUND CLAMPS
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DRIVEN 8
ft (2.44 m) INTO THE EARTH
IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES.
SEE NEC SECTION 810-21
(f) .
o Use No . 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, o Mount the antenna discharge unit as close as
NO . 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) aluminum, possible to where the lead-in wire enters the
l\Jo. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel or
house.
bronze wire,
or larger, as a ground wire.
® Secure the antenna lead-in and ground wires to
o Use jumper wire not smaller than NO . 6 AWG
the house with stand-off insulators spaced from (13.3 mm2) copper,
or the equivalent, when a
4-6 feet (1.22-1 .83
m) apart. separate antenna-grounding electrode is used.
See NEC Section 810-21 (J).
NOTE TO THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that
provides guidelines
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry a"s practical.
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Operating Instructions
INTRODUCTION
This amplifier is unique in the field of audio engineering.
By making use
of the most recent techniques,this amplifier offers
you years of listening pleasure of unequaled quality.
We advise you to read these operating instructions carefully; you
will then quickly become familiar with the facilities which this
amplifier offers,
INSTALLATION
Remember the following important points when installing the
amplifier:
• Do not expose the amplifier to rain
or moisture, as this may
cause damage to the amplifier.
• All amplifiers produce some heat duringoperation and thisheat
must be allowed
to dissipate freely, Do not close any ventilation
openings and insure that there is adequate ventilation space
behind, beside and above the amplifier.
• Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the
amplifier
in the full glare of the sun or near to a heat source,
CONNECTIONS
The following points are important when connecting the eqUip-
ment
to the amplifier:
• Check that the amplifier is
not switched on,
• Make each connection individually,
• Check that each connection has been made correctly and
press the plugs firmly into the jacks,
• Always
connect plugs or jacks marked 'L' or 'LEFT' to similarly
marked jacks on the amplifier,
Do the same with jacks and plugs marked 'R'
or 'RIGHT',
• Always
connect the 'OUT' outputs ofa recorder tothe 'IN' jacks
of the amplifi er and the 'IN' inputs of the recorder to the 'OUT'
jacks of the amplifier,
Figure 2
o 'PHONO' jacks
For connecting arecord player with
an 'MM' (Moving Magnet)
or an 'MC' (Moving Coil) cartridge.
Note: These jacks are gold-plated so that the contact
resistance between these jacks and the connecting
cords of
the player is kept
as small as possible, In order to maintain the
high-grade quality
of this connection, we recommend that
connecting
cords are used which also have gold-plated plugs.
® 'CD' jacks
For connecting a Compact Disc player,
Note: See note under
0,
© 'TUNER' jacks
For connecting a tuner,
@ ' TV /AUX l' jacks
For connecting the audio
output of a TV set or other
equipment with an output level that is suitable for this input.
® 'VIDEO/AUX 2' jacks
For
connect ing the audio output of a video unit or other
equipment with
an output level that is suitable for this input.
CD connection screw for earth wire of record player 'GND'
For connecting the earth wire of a record player, Prevents
hum.
@ 'TAPE OUT 2' jacks
For connecting the line inputs (LINE
IN) of a recorder,
® 'TAPE IN 2' jacks
For connecting the line outputs (LINE OUT) of a recorder.
CD 'TAPE OUT l' jacks
For connecting the line inputs (LINE
IN) of a recorder,
Q) 'TAPE IN l ' jacks
For connecting the line outputs (LINE OUT) of a recorder.
® 'SPEAKERS' connections
For connecting one or
two pairs of speakers, See Figs, 3
and
4,
See also 'GENERAL INFORMATION' section,
eD fuse compartment
Contains a fuse which continuously protects the amplifier
against overload,
Important: A faulty fuse should be replaced by the same type
of fuse to prevent a possible ma lfunction.
@ power cord
® power output jacks 'AC OUTLETS'
Switched and unswitched power voltage
outputs for the
connection of the
power plugs of various sets such as tuner,
cassette recorder, record player etc,
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Figure 1
CD 'POWER' switch
If the 'POWER' swi
tch is pressed, it takes seven seconds
before the amplifier is completely switched on. This switching
on may be heard by the snapping-in of the speaker relays.
® 'BASS/TREBLE' tone controls
Bass and treble can be adjusted
to yourown preference using
these controls. The neutral position
is '0'.
@ 'REC OUT' recorder output switch
For transmitting the signal from the sound source to be
recorded to the jacks ©
TAPE OUT 2' or CD 'TAPE OUT 1'.
If no recording is made, this switch should preferably be set
to the '
Source' position.
Note: For further details on the use of this switch, see section
'Use with a recorder' under 'OPERATION'.
CD 'SELECTOR' sound source selector switch
For playback from a Compact Disc player, record player,
tuner,television and video equipment, which are
connected to
the corresponding jacks.
@) function display with indicators for : 'CD', 'PHONO', TUNER',
'
TV /AUX 1', 'VIDEO/AUX 2', 'TAPE l' and TAPE 2'.
These indicators light up according to the sound source
selected.
@) ' CD DIRECT' indicator
This indicator lights up if selector switch @ 'CD DIRECT' is
pressed
in.
CD 'VOLUME' control
For adjusting the volume level
to your preference; clockwise
in creases the volume, counter-clockwise decreases.
® 'PHONES' jack for stereo headphones
For connecting stereo headphones with an impedance
of
8-1000 ohms. By unlocking the switches ® 'SPEAKERS', it is
possible
to listen separately via the headphones.
® 'SPEAKERS' switches A and B
For switching the speakers
connected to the corresponding
speaker connections ® on and off.
See also 'GENERAL INFORMATION' section
for this.
@ 'LOUDNESS' correction switch
Switch
for additionally amplifying the treble and bass at a low
volume.
@ TONE DEFEAT' tone control switch
Forswitching the tone controls0 'BASS/TREBLE' on and off.
Switch not pressed
in, then the sound reproduction can be
modified with tone controls
0.
Switch pressed in , then the tone control is switched off. This
is comparable with the tone controls 0
in the neutral position
'0'.
@ 'MONO' switch
In the 'MONO' position (pressed in) the channel separation
between left and right is canceled.The same (mixed) signal is
reproduced
via both channels.
Selectthis position ifstereonoise
occurs during the reception
of weak FM stereo broadcasts or when reproducing a mono
(= single channel) sound source.
In all other cases select the 'STEREO' position (not pressed
in).
@ 'TAPE MONITOR l' selector switch
For playback from a recorder connected
to the jacks CD and
0).
Important:This switch overrides selector switches CD and @.
@ 'TAPE MONITOR 2' selector switch
For playback from a recorder connected to jacks © and @.
Important: This switch overrides the sound source selector
switch 0 .
@ 'TAPE COPY 1 .... 2' dubbing button
For dubbing sound recording tapes from
recorder tape 1 to
recorder tape 2.
@ 'TAPE COpy 2 .... l ' dubbing button
For dubbing sound recording tapes from
recorder tape 2 to
recorder tape 1.
@ selector switch for 'MM' or 'MC' record player cartridge
Depending on the cartridge used, this switch must be
in the
'MM' (Moving Magnet)
or ' MC' (Moving Coil) position.
See the record player manual for this.
Button @
not pressed in: 'MM' position.
Button @ pressed
in : 'MC' position.
@ Compact Disc direct switch 'CD DIRECT'
For direct playback from a Compact Disc player.
Note: For further details on the use ofthis switch, see section
'Use with the CD DIRECT switch' under 'OPERATION'.
@ 'BALANCE' control
For the balance adjustment
of left and right stereo channel.
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OPERATION
Use with the sound source selector switch
1. Ins.ure that the volume control 0 'VOLUME' is not set at
maximum.
Setthis preferably
to alowposition in order to prevent damage
to your speakers.
2. Switch the amplifier on with switch CD 'POWER'.
The border lighting around the volume control 0 and above
the 'POWER' switch
CD lights up.
3. Switch the speakers on with switch(es) ® 'SPEAKERS'.
Button 'A' pressed in: for speakers connected
to the speaker
connections ® 'system A', see Figure
3.
Button 'B' pressed in : for speakers connected to the speaker
connections ® 'system B', see Figure
4.
4. Switch the required sound source on and set it for playback.
5. Set the 'SELECTOR' switch 0 on the amplifier to the position
corresponding to the sound source.
The corresponding indicator now' lights.up on the,'function
display'
@.
Important: Selector switches @ and @ should only be
pressed
in if you want to make a recording. In all other cases
the sound is interrupted if the selector switches @
or @ are
pressed
in.
6. Slowly adjust the volume with control 0 'VOLUME'.
You cannot hear anything and no indicator lights up?
-The amplifier is not switched on.
-The amplifier is not connected to the power.
-The fuse
CD is faulty,
-The jack is not live.
You cannot hear anything but an indicator lights up?
-Is 'SELECTOR' 8) in the correct position?
Is the selected sound source functioning properly?
Are the
speakers properly switched on?
Is the volume control open enough?
Do not keep it in the MAX position!
Is button ® 'TAPE MONITOR
l' or GJ 'TAPE MONITOR 2' pressed in?
Are the speakers connected properly?
Before you check this, insure that the amplifier is switched off.
7. Adjust the stereo balance with control @ 'BALANCE'.
B. Adjust the bass and treble with the control ® 'BASS/
TREBLE'.
9. If required, press the mono switch @ 'MONO',
10.lf required, press the correction switch @ 'LOUDNESS' with
a low volume position,
11.lf required, press the tone control
switch@ 'TONE DEFEAT'.
Does the sound come from one side?
-Is the balance control set correctly?
-Check the connection with the faulty speaker.
-Check the connection between sound source and amplifier.
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If using headphones, check that the plug is properly inserted in the jack.
Does the amplifier hum, buzz or howl during record playback?
-Check the grounding of the record player.
-Are the connection plugs pushed far enough into the jacks?
-Keep the connection cord to the record player as far away as possible
from power
cords (hum) or lV circuits (buzz).
-The amplifier may howl as a result of acoustical feedback from the
speakers to the record player unit. This occurs mainly at higher volumes.
In this case change the positioning of the speaker.
Use with the CD DIRECT switch
For direct playback from a Compact Disc player.
If you use this switch, the signal from the connected CD player
is led directly
via the volume control and the flat internal 'Tone
Defeat' amplifier to the outputamplifier and reproduced amplified.
The advantage of this is that the sound signal passes through
as
few circuits as possible and thus gives high-fidelity reproduction.
Playback
1. Switch the amplifier on with CD 'POWER'.
2. Switch the speakers on with ® 'SPEAKERS',
3. Switch the
CD player on and set it for playback.
4. Press the 'CD DIRECT' switch @ on the amplifier.
If the 'CD DIRECT' switch @ is pressed in:
-the ' CD DIRECT' indicator ® lights up .
the 'SELECTOR' switch
8) is overridden.
the tone controls @ 'BASS/TREBLE' are switched off.
the 'MONO' switch @ is switched off. .
the selector
switches® 'TAPE MONITOR l ' and GJ 'TAPE MONITOR 2'
are overridden.
the signal inputs and outputs, with the exception of the
CD input of the
amplifier, are disconnected, so that the high quality
of the CD signal is not
affected.
Consequently no sound recording can be made with
recorder 1 and/or
recorder 2.
Note: After playback is completed, the ' CD DIRECT' switch @ should be
released, by pressing the switch once more. Indicator ® goes off.
5. Slowly adjust the volume with control 0 'VOLUME'.
6. Adjust the stereo balance with control @ 'BALANCE'.
7. If required, press correction switch @ 'LOUDNESS' at a low
volume setting.
Use
with a recorder
Playback
Playback from a recorder connected
to the jacks © and @ or CD
and CD occurs in the same way as from any other sound source,
as indicated under 4.,5. and 6. in the section 'Use with the sound
source selector switch'.
Now however press selector switch @ 'TAPE MONITOR
l' or @
'T APE MONITOR 2'. Indicator 'TAPE l ' or 'TAPE 2' now lights up
on function display @.
Recording
It is possible to make a recording in two ways:
• With the recorder output switch ® 'REC OUT' in the 'source'
position. The signal at the jacks © and
CD is the same as that
which can be heard through the speakers
and/or headphones.
At the same time set a recorder connected
to jacks© and @ or
CD and © ready for recording.
• With the recorder output switch ® 'REC OUT'
in the position
'CD', 'PHONO', 'TUNER', 'TV/AUX l ' or 'VIDEO/AUX 2'. The
signal
at the jacks © and CD then corresponds to the selected
'
REC OUT' position (provided this sound source is set for
operation).
There is now the facility
to make a recording from the selected
sound source with ® 'REC OUT', while you are listening to
another sound source selectedwith 0 'SELECTOR
'. At the same
time set a recorder connected
to jacks © and @ or CD and CD
ready for recording.
Note: Adjustment of the tone, volume and balance control and
mono/stereo switch will not affect the recording.
It is not possible
to make a recording if the 'CD DIRECT' switch
@ is pressed in.
Listening while recording with a recorder
It is possible to listen while recording in two ways:
• With selector switch @ 'TAPE MONITOR
l' or @ 'TAPE
MONITOR 2' not pressed
in.
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You hear the signal as it goes directly from the sound source to
the amplifier and it is reproduced amplified (meth od 1 only).
• With
selector switch @ 'TAPE MONITOR l' or @ 'TAPE
MONITOR 2'
pressed in. You hear the signal as it goes to the
recorder heads. The strength of this signal is in this case partly
dependent on the recording volume setting of the recorder .
Note: If the recorder used has separate heads for recording and
playback, then it is
possible to monitor the recording. See the
recorder manual.
Was the recording unsuccessful?
- If the recording could be followedwithoutdisturbance with selector switch
@ or @ pressed in , failure can only be caused by improper use of the
recorder.
- A faulty recordi
ng can also be the result of:
•
fa ulty operation of the signal source to be recorded.
•
if the 'SELECTOR' switch 0 is activated.
• if the '
CD DIRECT' swit ch @ is activated.
Dubbing tapes
USing button @ 'TAPE COpy 1 .. 2' a tape can be dubbed from
recorder 1 to recorder 2.
USing button @ 'TAPE COpy 2 .. l' a tape can be dubbed from
recorder 2 to recorder 1.
In the meantime it is possible,if desired , to listen to another sound
source.
• Press dubbing button @ or @.
• Playback with recorder 'TAPE l ' or 'TAPE 2'.
• Record simultaneously with recorder 'TAPE 2' or 'TAPE 1'.
The dubbing process can be followed by pressing switches @ or
@ . The correspond ing indicator lights up . If you wish to listen to
another sound source at the same time, then set the 'SELECTOR'
switch 0 to the appropriate position .
Do
not forget here to release switch @ or@ ifit has been pressed
in.
Note: While dubbing is taking place, dubbing button @ or @
should not be pressed . After dubbing is completed the pressed
dubbing button should be released.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Connection of speakers
Speakers (impedance 4 to 16 ohms if only system 1 or system 2
is
used or speakers with an impedance of 8 to 16 ohms if system 1
and system 2are used)
must be connected in pairs to the speaker
connections ® 'SPEAKERS'.
In
order to do this, the wires of the speaker cords should be
prepared Le. stripped of their insulation (± 5 mm) and core wires
should be intertwined. To do this remove the speaker plugs if
necessary. If you
do not wish to do this, use suitable adapter
cords .
One of the two wires of a speaker cord or adapter cord usually
has a special distinguishing feature, i.e. a color, rib
or other
marking .
Bear this distinction in mindI
Connections
1. Insure that the amplifier is switched off!
2. Decide which group ofterminals you are going to use (e.g. A).
3. Select the speaker to be connected (e.g. the left-hand one,
'L').
This determines which two wires are going to go into which
two terminals.
4. Then put the marked wire in the red terminal, the unmarked
wire in the black terlJ1inal (see Figs. 5a , 5b and 5c).
Tightenthe
speaker terminal firmly in order to keep the contact
resistance between the terminal and the wire as small as
possible.
5. Connect the wires of the other speaker (in this case the
right-hand speaker, 'R') to the two other terminals (in this case
A), in exactly
the same way, i.e. the marked wire again in the
red terminal,the unmarked wire in the black terminal. Ifyou do
not do this, the speakers will not work 'in phase'. The stereo
playback will not be correct.
6. If a second pair of speakers is to be connected , connect them
in exactly the same way to the remaining terminals (in this case
terminals B).
7. Check that all connections have been made correctly:
• Uninsulated wire ends must not touch each other (short
circuitl) .
• The
wires must not be loose in the terminals (tighten firmly).
8. Do not switch on the amplifier until you have insured that the
volume control is not at MAX .
POSitioning the speakers
In order to have as good a stereo effect as possible, take care
when setting up the speakers . Because every room has its own
limitations, the best position will only be found by experimenta-
tion.
Observe the following rules when ex perimenting:
• Seen from the listener 's position, place the speaker connected
to the 'L' terminals on the left and the speaker connected to the
'R' term inals on the right.
• Try
to keep the distance between the speakers the same as
that
between each of the speakers and the listener's position.
• Bass
reproduction is amplified by placing the speakers on the
floor or in a corner.
• The placing of speakers,beh i nd obstacles (furniture, sunblinds,
curtains, etc.) has an unfavourable
effect on tr eble reproduction.
• Try to keep the arrangement and pOSitioning height as
symmetrical as possible.
Service
The outside of the amplifier can be cleaned with a damp cloth (not
wet i). Use only water to dampen the cloth.
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TECHNICAL DATA •
(Subject to alteration)
• Power output ace, to FTC
at 8 ohm load
(20-20,000 Hz, D
.;; 0,03%): 100 W continuous sine wave
• Power output ace, to IEC
at 8 ohm load
(63-12,500
Hz, D .;; 0,3%): 115 W continuous sine wave
• IHF music
power
at 8 ohm load: 120 W
at 4 ohm load: 225 W
at 2 ohm load: 280 W
• Harmonic distortion
(1 kHz): 0.008%
• Intermodulation distortion: 0.03%
• Power bandwidth
(- 3 dB): 10-30,000 Hz
• Frequency response: 40-20,000 Hz ± 0,5 dB
• SIN ratio: 106 dB (weighted)
• Channel separation
(1 kHz): 75 dB
• Damping factor at 8 ohms: 180 x
• Input sensitivity:
Phono MC: 0,25 mV
1100 ohm
Phono MM: 2,5
mV/47 kohm
Compact Disc: 150 mV/25 kohm
Tuner: 150
mV/25 kohm
TV1 I Aux 1: 150 mV125 kohm
Video 1
I Aux 2: 150 mV 125 kohm
Tape 1:
150 mV/25 kohm
Tape 2: 150
mV/25 kohm
• Outputs:
Tape:
150 mV/220 ohm
2 sets of speakers: 8 ohm
Headphones: 8-1000 ohm
• Tone control:
bass: +
10 dB to -10 dB at 100 Hz
treble: +
10 dB to -10 dB at 10 kHz
• Loudness:
+6dBat100Hz, +4dBat10kHz
• Balance control: 0-50 dB
• Power requirements: 2,
5A/120 V AC/60 Hz
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