Sony TA-FE530R User manual
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O
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Y.
3-866-240-11(1)
®
A
Integrated
Stereo
Amplifier
Operating
Instructions
Mode
d'emploi
Manual
de
instrucciones
Manual
de
instrugdes
(tC
TA-FE530R
TA-FE330R
TA-FE230
©
1998
by
Sony
Corporation
208
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.
CG
AR46
3a
Se
ee
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.
Welcome!
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Sony
Integrated
Stereo
Amplifier.
Before
Getting
Started
operating
the
amplifier,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
Hookup
Overview
4
Audio
Component
Hookups
4
Speaker
System
Hookups
5
Ls
iS
en
ae
pe
Mains
Lead
Hookups
6
_About
This
Manual
The
instructions
in
this
manual
are
for
Listening
to
the
Music
7
models
TA-FE530R,
TA-FE330R
and
Recording
9
TA-FE230.
Check
your
model
number
by
looking
at
the
rear
panel
of
your
es
:
amplifier.
The
TA-FE530R
is
the
model
Additional
Information
used
for
illustration
purposes
unless
Troubleshooting
10
stated
otherwise.
Specifications
10
Rear
Panel
Descriptions
11
Remote
Button
Descriptions
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
only)
11
Any
difference
in
operation
is
clearly
indicated
in
the
text,
for
example,
“TA-FE530R
only.”
Type
of
differences
ronaattodel
F#530R
FE320R
FE230
Un
Hacking
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
only)
ee
er
Ys
.
Check
that
you
have
received
the
following
supplied
items:
commander
e
Remote
commander
(remote)
RM-S325
(1)
—,02JdaAVK_———=_
Sony
batteries
R6
(size-AA)
(2)
SOURCE
° °
DIRECT
button
-
« e
and
indicator
Inserting
batteries
into
the
remote
Switched
AC
et
et
Insert
two
R6
(size-AA)
batteries,
matching
the
+
and
—
on
the
batteries
with
outlets
the
markings
inside
the
battery
compartment.
When
using
the
remote,
point
EON
reception
it
at
the
remote
control
sensor
f
on
the
amplifier.
Tape
monitor
e
function
*
Unavailable
on
U.K.
model
Conventions
e
Instructions
in
this
manual
describe
the
controls
on
the
amplifier.
For
details
on
the
remote
buttons
control
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
‘When
to
replace
batteries
only),
see
“Remote
Button
With
normal
use,
the
batteries
should
last
for
about
6
months.
When
the
.
Descriptions”
on
page
11.
remote
no
longer
operates
the
amplifier,
replace
all
the
batteries.
¢
The
following
icon
is
used
in
this
manual:
Notes
‘
*
Do
not
leave
the
remote
near
an
extremely
hot
or
humid
place.
5
a
Indicates
hints
and
tips
for
making
*
Do
not
drop
any
foreign
object
into
the
remote
casing,
particularly
when
replacing
the
task
easier.
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.
308
Ace
-
Getting
Started
SE
a
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
Tape
deck
Tuner
[-
MD
deck
||
Turntable
|
CD
player
|
Speaker
(L)
TV
or
yidee
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.
a
gee
ny
Audio
Component
Hookups
Overview
Here
you
learn
how
to
connect
your
audio
components
to
the
amplifier.
rh
TUNER
AUX
TAPE1/DAT
EON
CONTROL
IN
(TA-FE530R
only)
PHONO
CD
TAPE2/MD
What
cords
will
|
need?
Audio
connecting
cord
(not
supplied)
(2
for
each
tape
deck,
DAT
deck,
or
MD
deck;
1
for
other
components)
White
(L)
Red
(R)
Hookups
The
arrow
==>
indicates
signal
flow.
Note
The
jacks
on
the
TA-FE530R
are
shown
in
the
following
illustrations.
CD
player
Amplifier
CD
player
Tuner
Getting
Started
Tape
deck,
DAT
deck,
or
MD
deck
Amplifier
(OH
Tape
deck
©)
©
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
Note
To
prevent
hum,
connect
the
earth
lead
to
SIGNAL
GND
(nh)
on
the
amplifier.
TV
or
video
deck
Amplifier
TV
or
video
deck
EON
CONTROL
(TA-FE530R
only)
,
Amplifier
Tuner
EON
CONTROL
EON
CONTROL
Fae!
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).
Sea
wee
ee
Speaker
System
Hookups
Overview
Here
you
learn
how
to
connect
speakers
to
the
amplifier.
¢
TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
SPEAKERS
¢
TA-FE230
SPEAKERS
What
cords
will
|
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.
58
6%
Getting
Started
=
Hookups
Mains
Lead
Hookups
¢
TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
>
to
a
wall
outlet
¢
TA-FE230
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
TA-FE530R
(U.K.
model),
TA-FE330R
(U.K.
model),
and
TA-FE230)
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.
_
Basic
Operations
Listening
to
the
Music
Qf
1/0
is
pressed
down
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
only)
You
can
turn
the
amplifier
on
and
off
by
pressing
I/
on
the
remote.
To
listen
through
the
headphones
Connect
the
headphones
to
PHONES
and
set
SPEAKERS
to
OFF.
"O’
To
listen
directly
to
the
input
signal
(TA-FE530R/
TA-FE330R
only)
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.
1
Press
1/@)
or
©
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
Set
INPUT
SELECTOR
to
the
respective
programme
source.
To
listen
to
a
Turn
INPUT
SELECTOR
for
Record
PHONO
Radio
broadcast
TUNER
Compact
disc
CD
Source
connected
to
AUX
AUX
Source
connected
to:
—TAPE1/DAT
TAPE1/DAT
—TAPE2/MD
TAPE2/MD
A
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
at
low
LOUDNESS
listening
level
73
Basic
Operations
xe
What
is
the
Enhanced
To
receive
the
Enhanced
Other
Networks
(EON)
programmes
Other
Networks
(EON)?
(TA-FE530R
only)
Oneconventont
Ria
carvace
When
your
amplifier
is
connected
to
a
Sony
tuner
with
the
EON
CONTROL
is
“Enhanced
Other
Networks”
(or
“EON”).
This
allows
the
unit
to
automatically
switch
to
a
programme
type
of
your
choice
when
one
starts
in
EON
LINK
your
broadcast
area.
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
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.
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.
8
Basic
Operations
Recording
ale
You
can
record
the
same
source
on
two
recording
components
at
the
same
time
You
can
monitor
the
recorded
sound
(Tape
Monitor
function)
(TA-FE530R
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.
1
Press
I/@)
or
©
to
turn
on
the
amplifier.
2
Turn
on
the
programme
source
you
want
to
record.
3
Select
the
programme
source
that
you
want
to
record
by
turning
INPUT
SELECTOR.
To
record
a
Set
INPUT
SELECTOR
to
Record
PHONO
Radio
broadcast
TUNER
Compact
disc
CD
Source
connected
to
AUX
AUX
Source
connected
to:
—TAPE1/DAT
TAPE1/DAT
—-TAPE2/MD
TAPE2/MD
Prepare
the
recording
component
for
recording,
then
start
recording.
5
Start
playing
the
programme
source.
9%
10°
Additional
Information
ae
ee
ee
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
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.
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
only)
=>
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.
[RP
a
a
oe
a
eS)
Specifications
Amplifier
section
DIN
power
output
TA-FE530R:
110
W
+
110
W
(4
ohms
at
1
kHz)
TA-FE330R:
70
W
+
70
W
(4
ohms
at
1
kHz)
TA-FE230:
55
W
+55
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'$dB
S/N
(network
A)
PHONO:
80
dB
TUNER,
CD,
AUX,
TAPE1/DAT,
TAPE2/MD:
105
dB
Output
voltage/impedance
RECOUT:
200
mV,
1
kilohm
PHONES:
5
mW
(at
8
ohms)
Speakers
impedance
TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R:
4
-
16
ohms
TA-FE230:
8
-
16
ohms
Damping
factor
80
(8
ohms,
1
kHz)
General
System
Power
amplifier
with
all
stages
directly
coupled
Preamplifier:
Low-noise,
equalizer
amplifier
Power
requirements
230
V
AC,
50/60
Hz
Power
consumption
TA-FE530R:
190
W
TA-FE330R:
160
W
TA-FE230:
120
W
Dimensions
(approx.)
(w/h/d)
430
x
130
x
310
mm
incl.
projecting
parts
and
controls
Mass
(approx.)
TA-FE530R:
6.5
kg
TA-FE330R:
5.5
kg
TA-FE230:
5.2
kg
Supplied
accessories
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
only)
Remote
commander
(remote)
RM-S325
(1)
Sony
batteries
R6
(size-AA)
(2)
Design
and
specifications
are
subject
to
change
without
notice.
Additional
Information
ng
Rear
Panel
Descriptions
Remote
Button
Descriptions
(TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
only)
You
can
use
the
supplied
remote
to
control
other
Sony
audio
components
equipped
with
the
i
(remote
control
sensor)
mark.
¢
TA-FE530R/TA-FE330R
Remote
For
operating
Function
Button(s)
the
ZO)
Amplifier
Turns
the
amplifier
on
and
off.
[1]
h
(SIGNAL
GND)
FUNCTION
2;
TUNER
cD
Amplifier
Selects
input
signal
from
3]
AUX
the
CD
jacks.
(4)
TAPE2/MD
TUNER
Amplifier
Selects
input
signal
from
[5]
TAPE1/DAT
the
TUNER
jacks.
6]
SPEAKERS
PHONO
Amplifier
Selects
input
signal
from
7|
EON
CONTROL
IN
(TA-FE530R
only)
the
PHONO
jacks.
[8]
AC
OUTLET
(unavailable
on
the
TA-FE530R
(U.K.
TAPE1/DAT
Amplifier
Selects
input
signal
from
model)
and
TA-FE330R
(U.K.
model))
the
TAPE1/DAT
jacks.
\9}
Mains
lead
TAPE2/MD
Amplifier
Selects
input
signal
from
Pp
Put
sig
(iJ
CD
the
TAPE2/MD
jacks.
ONS.
AUX
Amplifier
Selects
input
signal
from
the
AUX
jacks.
TUNER
ena
PRESET
+/—
Tuner
Scans
and
selects
preset
stations.
cD
>
CD
player
Starts
playback.
il
CD
player
Pauses
playback.
a
CD
player
Stops
playback.
Ke
/
PP
CD
player
Locates
tracks
(AMS*).
D.SKIP
CD
player
Skips
a
disc
(for
CD
player
equipped
with
a
multi-disc
[1]
4
(SIGNAL
GND)
changer).
2}
TUNER
Mb
(3)
AUX
>
MD
deck
Starts
playback.
4
TAPE2/MD
i
MD
deck
Pauses
playback.
5}
TAPE1/DAT
[6]
SPEAKERS
a
MD
deck
Stops
playback.
\7|
Mains
lead
Ke
/
PPI
MD
deck
Locates
tracks.
(8)
CD
TAPE
DECK
A/B
[9]
PHONO
</P
Deck
A
or
B
Starts
playback.
:
a
Deck
A
or
B
Stops
all
tape
operations.
</>>
Deck
A
or
B
Fast-forwards
or
rewinds
f
the
tape.
VOL
+/-
Amplifier
Controls
the
volume.
*Automatic
Music
Sensor
ct
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