Sony TA-V7700 User manual

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Stereo Amplifier
Operating Instructions _ page 2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 14
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, priére de lire attentivement
ce mode d’emploi que l’on conservera pour toute référence ultérieure.
Manual de instrucciones _ pagina 26
Antes de utilizar 1a unidad, lea este manual detenidamente
y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
© 1988 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
or moisture. KINGDOM
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer The mains lead plug of this apparatus is a 2-pin type
servicing to qualified personnel only. designed to be connected only to other apparatus equipped
with a suitable socket outlet.
If the plug cannot be used in this way, cut off the plug and fit
an appropriate one as follows:
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond to the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off from
the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot be used
and should be discarded.
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¢ Power output is 80 W + 80 W (at 6 ohms).
¢ OPTICAL DIGITAL IN connectors for DAT (Digital Audio
Tape) deck and CD player are provided for listening to a
digital sound source.
* Tape-to-tape recording can be performed using the REC
OUT SELECTOR and the INPUT SELECTOR.
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On operating voltage
Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage of
your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power
supply.
| Operating voltage
| 240 V AG
| Where purchased
| United Kingdom
Continental
European countries Cae
On safety
e The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as
long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
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 the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
¢ Should any solid object or liquid fall into the unit, unplug
the unit and have the unit checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
On cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panels and controls with a soft cloth
lightly moistened with a 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. This
makes an ideal container when transporting the unit. When
shipping the unit, repack it as it was packed at the factory.
If you have any question or problem concerning your unit,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Place the unit in a location with adequate air circulation
to prevent internal heat build-up in the unit.
Do not place anything on top of the unit. The ventilation
holes must be unobstructed for proper operation of the
unit and to prolong the life of its components.
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Connecting the System
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¢ 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
left
channel
(L).
«
Fully
insert
cable
connectors
into
jacks.
Loose
connections
may
cause
hum
or
noise.
Overall Connection Diagram
Turntable system Graphic equalizer
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Digital audio tape
Left speaker Right speaker
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AC outlet
Double cassette
deck
Cassette
deck
VTR
or
CD
player
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Turntable system

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Tuner
tt to line outputs
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Graphic equalizer
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inputs
RK-C74
to line RK-C74
outputs
Be sure to turn OFF (released) ADAPTOR when the ADAPTOR
jacks are not used. If not, sound cannot be heard.
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@ Connecting a DAT (digital audio tape) deck
1 Remove the cap. Insert the
RK-C74
to optical digital output
Optical digital cord (supplied)
Note on DAT deck connection
When
the
DAT
OUT
jacks
are
used
for
DAT
deck
connection,
do
not
connect
another
DAT
deck
to
the
REC
OUT
jacks
of
TAPE
2.
If
it
is
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
REC
OUT
jacks,
oscillation may occur.
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Connecting the System
@ Connecting cassette decks (For TAPE 1, be sure to use a Sony TC-V7700 or TC-V715T double cassette deck.)
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line inputs
outputs
RK-C74
© Connecting a VTR or CD player
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to
line
inputs
VTR
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RK-C74
to line outputs RK-C74
@ Connecting a CD player having an optical output jack
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CD player
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Optical digital cord (supplied)

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Connecting
left
and
right
speakers
|
Right
speaker
Left
speaker
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© Connect the AC power cord of other audio component whose total power consumption is less than the
wattage indicated near the AC OUTLET.
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Audio component
manay to a wall outlet
CAUTION
Do
not
connect
any
electrical
home
appliance
such
as
an
The
unswitched
socket
outlet
remains
live,
independently
electric
iron,
fan,
TV
or
other
high-wattage
equipment
to
this
of
power
switch
setting,
at
all
times
when
the
unit
is
AC
outlet.
connected
to
the
AC
power
supply.
@
Connect
the
AC
power
cord,
making
sure
that
the
POWER
switch
is
OFF.
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Parts Identification
Refer to the pages indicated in @ for details.
POWER switch
REC OUT (recording output) SELECTOR
INPUT SELECTOR
OPTICAL DIGITAL SOURCE selector
SOURCE DIRECT switch and indicator
ATTENUATOR
PURE & DYNAMIC_OPTICAL DIGITAL
UAL D/A CONVERTER / GBAALTAL CHASSSS
REC OU | SELECTOR ae INCUT S OR .~ OPTICAL DIG FAL SOURCE,
ch V7700
«PEF OPTICAI DIGITAL
CO/DAT/BS + * SOURCE — TAPET. + «TUNER:
BALANCE
ADAPTOR switch
BALANCE control
TREBLE control
BASS control
BASS BOOST switch
PROTECTORIDIGITAL SOURCE indicators
HEADPHONES jack

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Volume Adjustment
To adjust volume
Turn ATTENUATOR clockwise to increase volume. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease volume.
Before turning ON the power, turn ATTENUATOR fully
counterclockwise (ce dB) to avoid damage to the speakers.
ATTENUATOR
Sound Quality Adjustment
To adjust the tone quality
Turn TREBLE clockwise to increase treble sound.
Turn BASS clockwise to increase bass sound.
BASS TREBLE
6 6 6 6
8 8 8 8
-19 +10 -10 +10
To increase bass sound
Depress BASS BOOST.
Normally, set the switch to OFF (released).
BASS BOOST
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Graphic Equalizer
Depress ADAPTOR.
Be sure to turn OFF (released) ADAPTOR when the
ADAPTOR jacks are not used. If not, sound cannot be heard.
When a graphic equalizer is connected
Turn ON the ADAPTOR switch.
ADAPTOR
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ro ON (] OFF
Balance Adjustment
To change the relative strength of the left and right
speaker output
Adjust BALANCE to correct stereo imaging, when the
speaker position is not symmetrical.
BALANCE
LEFT ® RIGHT
To listen to the sound input to the unit without passing through
the circuits of tone controls
Depress SOURCE DIRECT. The indicator lights up and the circuits
of BASS BOOST, BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE controls are
disengaged.
To use the TREBLE and BASS controls, BASS BOOST switch
and the connected graphic equalizer simultaneously
Turn the controls slowly from the standard position by confirming
the sound effect. If not, sound may be distorted.
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1 Turn on POWER and the connected
components.
bi ec ea ae 4 a5 2 Set INPUT SELECTOR and OPTICAL DIGITAL
4 . 2 CRUSE eRe ee SOURCE to your desired position.
Desired sound source INPUT OPTICAL
SELECTOR | DIGITAL
SOURCE
selector
cD am or audio signal
progr ce
of VTR VIDEO/CD
Taped program connected =
to TAPE 1 inputs dee
Taped program connected _
to TAPE 2 inputs TAPE 2
CD program connected to
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (CD) Dante cD
connector
Digital audio taped
program connected to OPTICAL DAT
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN DIGITAL
(DAT) connector
Radio program TUNER _
Record program PHONO _
3 Play the program source.
4 Adjust the sound level with ATTENUATOR.
When
you
turn
on
the
power
For
private
listening
The
PROTECTOR
indicator
lights
up
for
approx.
five
seconds
Connect
headphones
to
the
HEADPHONES
jack.
Speaker
sound
immediately
after
the
power
turns on and
goes out.
is
automatically
disconnected.
The
PROTECTOR
indicator
also
lights
up
when
the
condition
is
abnormal.
When
a
CD
player
and/or
DAT
deck
are
connected
to
the
OPTICAL
DIGITAL
IN
connectors
The
“CD”
and
“DAT”
DIGITAL
SOURCE
and
OPERATING
indicators
light
up
without
regard
to
the
setting
of
the
INPUT
SELECTOR
while
power
of
the
connected
CD
player
and
DAT
deck
is
on.
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1 Turn on POWER and the connected
components.
2 Set REC OUT SELECTOR to SOURCE.
3 Set INPUT SELECTOR and OPTICAL DIGITAL
SOURCE to the proper position.
Audio program source to INPUT OPTICAL
be recorded SELECTOR |DIGITAL
SOURCE
selector
CD program or audio signal
of VIR VIDEO/CD
Taped program connected
to TAPE 1 inputs
je
Taped program connected
to TAPE 2 inputs aE e
CD program connected to OPTICAL
fee
TAPE 1 —
OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (CD) DIGITAL cD
connector
Digital audio taped program
connected to OPTICAL alts DAT
DIGITAL IN (DAT) connector
Radio program TUNER _
Record program PHONO _—
4 Play the program source to be recorded.
5 Set the connected cassette deck and/or VTR in
the record mode.
To record source sound on DAT deck
Be sure to set OPTICAL DIGITAL SOURCE to CD.
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by the INPUT SELECTOR can be made.
The unit allows tape dubbing between the connected
cassette decks and VTR.
See the following chart.
[ Setting of REC
Tape-to-Tape Recording
Recording while listening to another program sound selected
Recording on the equipment connected to
OUTSELECTOR | tape 1 TAPE 2 VIDEO/CD DAT OUT jacks
REC OUT jacks =| REC OUT jacks | OUT jacks OPTICAL DIGITAL | OPTICAL DIGITAL
sees signal SOURCE selector: | SOURCE selector:
is output.) CD position DAT position
TAPE
1
Recording
is
Recording
is
Recording
is
Recording
is
Signal
is
not
output
(Sony
TC-V7700
possible. possible. possible.
possible.
though
REC
OUT
of
or
TC-V715T
DAT.
double cassette
deck only)
TAPE 2 Recording is Signal is not Recording is
possible. output. possible.
CD/DAT
Recording
is
Recording
is
Recording
is
| possible. possible. possible.
To
record
the
sound
through
the
connected
graphic
equalizer
Depress
ADAPTOR
ON.
The
sound
equalized
by
the
graphic
equalizer
can
be
recorded
only
when
the
REC
OUT
SELECTOR
is
set to SOURCE.
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To disconnect the output signals
Set REC OUT SELECTOR to OFF.

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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.
Trouble
Cause
_
No audio
No audio from one
channel or unbalanced left
and right sound level.
| No recording
position
| Lack of bass sound or
obscure instrument
© Faulty setting of INPUT SELECTOR.
¢ Faulty connection
«The ADAPTOR switch is set to ON when
the ADAPTOR jacks are not used.
¢ The equipment connected to the
ADAPTOR jacks is not turned on.
—
¢ Set it correctly.
¢ Connect the unit and other equipments
correctly.
¢ Turn OFF the ADAPTOR switch.
=
Remedy
¢ Set the ADAPTOR switch to ON or turn on the
equipment.
Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.
Set the BALANCE correctly.
Severe hum or noise
The REC OUT SELECTOR is not correctly | Set the selector correctly.
set.
Mal-setting of sound quality controls
e Noise from TV, etc.
¢ Faulty connection of turntable system © Connect correctly.
Ground the turntable system.
Adjust the controls for sound quality.
¢ Keep the connecting cords away from
transformers or motors, TV and fluorescent
lights.
Specifications
Continuous RMS power (both channels driven)
Music power output
80 W + 80 W (6 ohms) at 1 kHz
70 W + 70 W 6 ohms) at 40 Hz — 20 kHz
300 W
Harmonic distortion Less than 0.02% at rated output
1M distortion (60 Hz: 7 KHz = 4: 1)
Less than 0.02% at rated output
Frequency response
PHONO: RIAA equalization curve
+0.5 dB
TUNER |
TAPE 1, 2 7 +0
VIDEOICD | 10 Hz - 50 kHz_-5dB
ADAPTOR
Residual noise Less than 130 pV (6 ohms network A)
Input
joey S/N (network,
| Input | Sensitivity Impedance input level)
| PHONO 2.0 mV 50 kohms 70 dB {A, 2.0 mV)
TUNER
TAPE 1,2 91 dB
y V
vipeocp. =| O™ SOkohms | (a, 150 mV)
ADAPTOR Tens
DA converter
Frequency 4Hz-20kHz2+3.dB
SIN More than 95 dB
Outputs
Output Type Voltage Impedance
DAT OUT
ADAPTOR
TAPE 1,2 Phono 150 mV 1kohms
VIDEO
HEAD- Stereo Accepts headphones of 8 ohms
PHONES phone or more.
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Tone controls
BASS +10 dB (at 100 Hz)
TREBLE +10 dB (at 10 kHz)
BASS BOOST +10 dB (at 20 Hz, 1W)
General
Power requirements
Model for continental European countries:
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Model for United Kingdom: 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Model for continental European countries: 150 W
Model for United Kingdom: 350 W
AC outlet 1 Unswitched, 200 W max.
Dimensions Approx. 355 x 130 x 368 mm (w/h/d)
Weight Approx. 10.2 kg (22 ib 8 02), net
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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