Sony TA-N511 User manual

SONY
Stereo Power Amplifier
3-753-462-21(2)
TA-N511/N611
Operating Instructions
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.
WARNING |
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Serial No.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the prod-
uct's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient 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 accompa-
nying the appliance.
* The graphical symbols are on the rear enclosure.
© 1991 by Sony Corporation
Precautions
On safety
© Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
¢ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug
it and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
¢ One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
On installation
¢ Place the unit on a level surface.
* Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
¢ Good air circulation is essential to prevent internal heat
built-up in the unit. Place the unit in a location with
adequate air circulation. Do not place the unit on a soft
surface, such as a rug that would block the ventilation
holes on the bottom.
* Do not place anything on top of the cabinet. The top
ventilation holes must be unobstructed for the proper
operation of the unit and to prolong the life of its compo-
nents.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such
as alcohol or benzine.
On repacking
Do not throw away the carton and the packing material. It
makes an ideal container to transport the unit in.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
For detailed precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARD”.

Connections
¢ Connect the AC power cord last. Make sure power is off.
*
Cord
plugs
and
jacks
are
color
coded.
Red
plugs
and
jacks
are
for
right
channel
(R)
and
white
ones
for
the
left
channel
(L).
¢
The
cable
connectors
should
be
fully
inserted
into
the
jacks.
A
loose
connection
may
cause
hum
and
noise.
¢
The
+
and
—
cords
of
the
speaker
systems
should
be
correctly
connected
to
the
+
and
—
terminals
of
the
amplifier
respectively.
Front speakers
Rear
speakers
Right
Left
(for enjoying Surround sound)
Right Left
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REAR SPEAKER
to an AC outlet of
control amplifier
or a wall outlet
to OUTPUT
REAR
(for enjoying Surround
sound and DRLC)
FRONT
to POWER AMP
CONTROL OUT
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/ You can connect two pairs of speaker systems: system A
and system B.
They can be selected individually or simultaneously with
the selector on the front panel.
© For left speaker
+)
For right speaker
© Power amplifier control cord (not supplied)
Connect to the POWER AMP CONTROL OUT jack of
the AV control amplifier TA-E511 or TA-E611 with the
' control cord.
Push in until it clicks.
@ Audio connection cords
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TA-N511 has one REAR INPUT terminal for rear
speakers.
Connect to the REAR OUTPUT terminal of TA-E511
with a monoural connection cord.
_— TA-N611 has left and right REAR INPUT terminals.
|, Connect to the left and right REAR OUTPUT terminals
| of TA-E611 with a stereo connection cord respectively.
@ Rear speaker cords
Connect a pair of rear speaker systems for enjoying
surround sound.
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For right speaker
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The
DRLC
(Dual
Room
Link
Control)
allows
you
to
“link”
a
second
room
to
your
main
or
primary
listening
room.
When
the
Dual
Room
Link
Control
Kit
RM-S2020K
or
RM-S2070K
(optional)
and
optional
speakers
are
connected
to
your
audio
system
and
they
are
placed
in
the
second
room,
either
the
same
program
source
being
played
in
the
main
room
or
a
different
program
source
can
be
heard
in
the
second
room.
When using the RM-S2070K
Connect the control amplifier TA-E611 and the speakers for DRLC to the power
amplifier, and connect the RM-S2070K to the control amplifier.
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POWER AMP
CONTROL OUT
Notes
® To select surround mode or DRLC function, be sure to
connect POWER AMP CONTROL jacks.
® The surround system in the main room and DRLC
function cannot be operated simultaneously.
For details, refer to the operating instructions of TA-E611
and RM-S2020K or RM-S2070K.

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POWER switch
Press to turn ON or OFF the unit.
To control the power of the unit with the power switch
(SYSTEM POWER) of the control amplifier, connect the
power cord of the unit to the switched AC outlet of the
control amplifier and usually set the POWER switch of
the unit to ON.
PEAK POWER METERs
Indicate the peak power levels of the LEFT and RIGHT
channels independently.
RANGE selector and indicator
Select the range of the PEAK POWER METERs:
x1:
Peak
power
level
is
indicated
by
the
scales
(for
use
when listening at the high volume level).
x1/10: Peak power level is indicated by 1/10 of the
scales (for use when listening at the low volume level).
SPEAKERS selector
Select the speaker system to be used.
A: To drive speaker system A.
B: To drive speaker system B.
A+B: To drive both speaker systems A and B.
OFF: For headphones listening only.
Notes
* Speaker systems A and B are series connected.
No sound can be heard if the SPEAKERS selector is
set to A+B when only one speaker system is
connected.
* The sound of the rear (surround) or DRLC (Dual Room
Link Control) speakers can be heard only when
surround mode or DRLC is selected on the control
amplifier or DRLC units.
HEADPHONES jack (stereo phone jack)
Connect headphones for listening the sound of front
speakers.
Notes
¢ After setting the volume level to minimum on the
control amplifier, connect headphones.
¢ The sound of rear and DRLC speakers cannot be
heard from headphones.

Troubleshooting
Before going through the check list below, first refer back to the connection and operating procedures.
Should any problem persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
General
No audio.
No audio from one channel.
Lack of bass sound or obscure instrument position.
¢ Check the power cord connection.
* Check the SPEAKERS selector setting.
* Check the connections.
e Check the speaker terminal connection and the speaker
cord for a short.
e Check the speaker cord or connecting cord connection.
¢ Check if the positive (+) speaker terminal on the amplifier
is not connected to the negative (—) terminal of the
speaker, and vise versa.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
With 8-ohm loads, both channels driven,
from 20 - 20,000 Hz; rated 135 watts
(TA-N511) or 150 watts (TA-N611) per
channel minimum RMS power, with less
than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Power bandwidth (IHF)
7 Hz - 30 kHz (8 ohms)
Overall output (1 kHz, 8-ohm load)
TA-N511: 135 W + 135 W (front)
15 W + 15 W (rear)
150 W + 150 W (front)
15 W + 15 W (rear/DRLC)
TA-N611:
Harmonic distortion
TA-N511: Less than 0.9% (at 1 kHz, 8-ohm
load, front: 135 W + 135 W, rear: off)
TA-N611: Less than 0.9% (at 1 kHz, 8-ohm
load, front: 150 W + 150 W, rear/DRLC: off)
intermodulation (IM) distortion (60 Hz : 7 KHz)
Less than 0.9 % at rated output
Frequency response
INPUT (FRONT/REAR): 10 Hz - 70 kHz +3 dB
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Input sensitivity
Damping factor
Signal-to-noise ratio
115 dB
1 V (50 kohms)
40 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)
Output FRONT SPEAKER, REAR SPEAKER, and
DRLC SPEAKER (TA-N611 only):
Accepts speakers of 8 - 16 ohms.
HEADPHONES: Accepts low and high
impedance headphones.
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
TA-N511: 230 W
TA-N611: 250 W
Dimensions Approx. 430 x 130 x 345 mm (w/h/d)
(17x 5%, x 13%/, inches)
Weight TA-N511: Approx. 9.1 kg (20 Ib 1 oz)
TA-N611: Approx. 10.0 kg (22 Ib 1 oz)
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.