Sony XM-5540F User manual

SONY
3-753-183-21
(1)
Stereo Power Amplifier
XM-5540F
Operating Instructions pasce2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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Precautions
Installation
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Deda
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Location
and
function
of
controls
..
Connections...
hisecteeets
:
Connection
of
a
4-speaker
system
.....
Connection
of
a
3-speaker
system
.....9
Connection
of
a
2-speaker
system
...10
Level
adjustment
control..
Owner's
Record
The
model
and
serial
numbers
are
located
on
the
bottom.
Record
the
seria!
number
in
the
space
provided
below.
Refer
to
them
whenever
you
call
upon
your
Sony
dealer
regarding
this
product.
Model
No.
XM-5540F
Serial
No.
Features
*
Provided
with
a
built-in
crossover
network
with
the
High
Pass
Filter
(HPF=80
Hz}
and
Low
Pass
Filter
(LPF=80
Hz).
*
Maximum
power
output
of
100
watts
per
channel
*
Power
output
of
55
watts
per
channel
(20-
20,000
Hz,
0.08%,
4
ohms)
Ad
Hoc
Committee
standard
*
Wide
dynamic
range
and
low
distortion
(less
than
0.005%)
*
A
protection
circuit
is
provided.
*
Pulse
power
supply"
for
stable,
regulated
output
power
*
Pulse
power
supply
This
amplifier
employs
pulse
techniques
in
its
power
supply
section.
The
use
of
this
original
light-weight
power
supply
system
provides
a
high-voltage,
a
high-efficiency
power
supply.
That
is
highly
regulated
under
variations
in
the
automobile's
electrical
voltage
Precautions
*
This
unit
is
designed
for
negative
ground
12
V
DC
operation only.
*
The
nameplate
indicating
operating
voltage,
etc. is located on the bottom exterior.
* Use speakers with an impedance of 2 to 8
ohms.
* Avoid installing the unit where:
—
It
would
be
subject
to
high
temperatures,
such as
from
direct
sunlight
or from hot
air
from the heater.
—
lt
would
be
exposed
to
rain
or
moisture.
— It would be subject to dust or dirt.
*
If
your
car
is
parked
in
direct
sunlight
and
there is a considerable rise in
temperature
inside
the
car,
allow
the
unit
to
cool
off
before
operating.
*
When
instailing
the
unit
vertically,
make
sure
that the fins of the heat sink are vertical to the
O
This
way
*
When
installing
the
unit
horizontally,
be
sure
not to cover the fins with the floor
carpet
and
soon.
If
this unit
is
placed
too
close
to
the
car
radio,
an
interference
may
occur.
In
this
case,
separate the amplifier from the car radio.
lf
no
power
is
being
supplied
to
the
cassette
player
or
tuner,
check
the
connections.
*
This
power
amplifier
employs
a
protection
circuit*
to
protect
the
transistors
and
speakers
if
the
amplifier
malfunctions.
Do
not
attempt
to
test
the
protection
circuits
by
covering
the
heat
sink
or
connecting
improper
loads.
{f
you
have
any
questions
or
problems
concerning your
unit that
is not covered
in
this
manual,
please
consult
your
nearest
Sony
deater.
Fuse Replacement —
If the fuse blows, check the power connection
and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again
after
replacement,
there
may
be
an
internal
malfunction.
In
this
case,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer.
Warning
Use the specified ampere fuse.
Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause
serious damage.
SMELL
“Protection circuit
This
amplifier
is
provided
with
a
protection
circuit
which
operates
in
the
following
cases:
*
the
unit
is
overheated
* a DC current is generated
*
the
speaker
terminals
are
short
circuited
When
a
protection
circuit
activates,
the red
indicator
lights
up
and there
will
be an
abrupt
loss of sound trom
the
speakers.
If
this
happens,
turn
off
the
connected
equipment
and take out the cassette
tape
or disc and
determine
the
cause of the malfunction.
If
the
amplifier
becomes
overheated,
wait until the unit cools off.
PROTECTOR
indicator
(red)
POWER
indicator
(green)

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Before
Installation
*
Choose
the
mounting
location
carefully
so
that
the
unit
will
not
interfere
with
the
normal
driving
functions
of
the
driver
and
that
the
unit
will
not
be
exposed
to
direct
sunlight
or
hot
air
from
the
heater.
*
Do
not
install
the
unit
under
the
floor
carpet,
where
the
heat
dissipation
from
the
unit
will
be
considerably
impaired.
Trunk
installation
Prepare
a
suitable
mounting
board
to
install
the
unit
securely
1
Mark
the
four
bolt
holes
on
the
mounting
board
using
the
template
(printed
on
the
carton),
then
drill
the
holes
(3
mm
dia.).
Temptate
3 Secure the board in the trunk compartment.
INPUT MODE
C(MONO)/A(MONO):
monaural
mode
for
the
2-speaker
system
ST:
stereo
mode
for
the
4-speaker
system
or
the
3-speaker
system
C+D/A+B:
mix
mode
for
mixing
A(C)
and
B(D)
channels
FILTER (Crossover network switch)
OFF:
High
Pass
filter
and
Low
Pass
filter
are
off.
HP:
High
Pass filter is on.
LP:
Low
Pass
filter
is
on.
PROTECTOR
(Protection circuit indicator)(red)
POWER
(Power
supply
indicator)
(green)
To indicate that
power
is
supplied.
LEVEL (Level adjustment control)

Connections
Caution
*
Before
making
connections,
disconnect
the
ground
terminal
of
the
car
battery
to
avoid
short
circuits.
*
Connect
the
red
power
input
lead
only
after
all
other
leads
have
been
connected.
*
Be
sure
to
connect
the
ground
wire
of
the
unit
securely
to
a
metal
point
of
the
car.
A
loase
connection
may
cause
a
malfunction
oft
the
amplifier.
*
Be
sure
to
use
speakers
with
adequate
power
handling
capacities.
H
you
use
speakers
with
small
capacity,
they
will
be
damaged.
*
Do
not
connect
the
—
terminal
of
the
speaker
system
with
the
car
chassis,
and
do
not
connect
the
~
terminal
of
the
right
speaker
with
that
of
the
left
speaker.
*
If
your
car
is
equipped
with
computer
system
for
navigation
or
some
other
purposes,
be
sure
not
to
remove
the
ground
wire
fram
the
car
bettery.
If
you
disconnect
the
wire,
the
memory
of
the
computer
may
be
erased.
To
avoid
short
circuits
when
making
connections,
try
to
connect
the
+12
V
power
input
lead
only
after
all
other
leads
have
been
connected
Make
terminal
connections
as
illustrated
below.
Loosen
the
screw
of
the
terminal
and
wind
the
stripped
cord
around
the
screw.
Tighten
the
screw
down
with
a
screwdriver.
Make
sure
that
the
cord
cannot
be
pulled
out.
Connection
of
a
4-speaker
System
Before
making
connections,
remember
that
the
input
signal
to
each
jack
(A,
8,
C,
D)
is
output
from
the
corresponding
speaker
terminals.
Car
stereo
Remote contro! lead
id
Front
Sub
woofers
speakers
To
a
metal
point
of
the
car
.
‘a
Fuse
Example
of
switch
positions
(at
least
60A)
Speaker
maximum,
INPUT
MODE
L
FILTER
power
output
A
Bete
aie
iGo.
W
12V
car
battery
coreg
ca
C/D
CHANNEL
INPUT MODE FALTER
a
STA+B
ore
we
a
acae
wa-n)
AB
CHANNEL
INPUT
MODE
mee
+
Use
the
power
connecting
cord
with
the
fuse
Notes
on
the
4-speaker
connection
attached
{at
least
60
A).
=
In
a
4-speaker
system,
set
both
INPUT
MODE
switches
to
the
ST
position.
Then
set
the
filter
switches
to
the
desired
positions
and
connect
the
speaker
cords
to
the
terminals
marked
+
-A-—,
~-B-
+.
+
-C-~
and
~-D-
tas
shown
above.
+
Make
sure
to
connect
the
remote
control
lead
of
the
car
Stereo
to
the
REMOTE
terminal.

Connections
Connection
of
a
4-speaker
System
Remote
control
lead
Example
of
switch
positions
To
a
metat
point
of the
speakers
speakers
Fuse
y
(atleast
60A)
~~
Speaker
maximum
|
INPUT
MODE
FILTER
power
output
12V
car
battery
CJMONO}
St
_C.«
0.
OFF
HP
LP
f
[mj
a
C/D
CHANNEL
INPUT
MODE
FILTER
A(MONO)
ST
A+
B
OFF
HP
LP
“th
|
ET
1/8
CHANNEL
INPUT
MODE
FILTER
Remote
control
lead
Front
speakers
Example
of
switch
positions
INPUT
MODE
‘|
FILTER
Speaker
maximum
C/O
CHANNEL
power
output
£ ST
C+O
OFF
HP LP
“CE
|
20w
(INPUT MODE
FILTER
AMONG}
ST
A+
8
OFF
He
LP
100
W
INPUT
MODE
FUER
100
W
A/B
CHANNEL
Sub
woofers
To a metat
point of the
car
Fuse
(at least 60A)
12V
car
battery
Notes on the 3-speaker connection
+ In a 3-speaker system, use the A. B, C and D input
jacks and set one of tha INPUT MODE switches to
the
ST
position
for
the
2-speaker
connection
and
the
other INPUT MODE switch to the A+B or C+D
position
for
the
1-speaker
connection.
Then
set
one:
of
the
filter
switches
to
the
HP
position
for
the
2-
Speaker connection and the other filter switch to the
LP position for the 1-speaker connection. For
example,
connect
the
speaker
cords
to
the
terminals
marked
“
-A-@,
—
-B-
*
and
+
—C+D
—
~
as
shown
above.
+ Make sure to connect the remote control lead of the
car
stereo
to
the
REMOTE
terminal.
+ Use the power connecting cord with the fuse
attached
(at
least
60
A).

Connections
Car
stereo
Connection
of
a
2-speaker
System
Remote
controt
lead
Sub
woofers
Example
of
switch
positions
INPUT
MODE
FILTER
power
output
‘Speaker
maximum.
(MONO)
ST.
C40
‘OFF
HP
LP
St
=
Ce
|
zx0w
INPUT
MODE
FILTER
AIMOMO)
ST
A+
@
OFF
MP
LP
= “Ce | eaw
To a metal
point of the
Fuse cer
(at least 60A)
12V car battery
C/O CHANNEL
A/B
CHANNEL
Level
Adjustment
Control
The
input
level
can
be
varied
with
this
control.
Use
it
to
adjust
the
input
sound
level
when
using
source
equipment
of
other
manufacturers.
Be
sure
to
set
the
control
to
SONY
STD
if
the
unit
is
connected
to
a
SONY
car
stereo.
Turn
it
to
0.1
V
when
the
input
level
of
the
cassette
car
stereo
or
CD
player
seems
low.
Notes on the 2-speaker connection
+
Use
the
A
and
C
input
jacks
only
and
set
both
INPUT MODE switches
to the
C(MONO)
position
and
the
A
{MONO)
position
respectively.
Then
set
the filter switches
to the desired
positions
and
cpnnect
the
speaker
cords
to
the
terminals
marked
+
—
A(MONO)
and
+
—
C(MONO}—
—
als
shown
above.
10
«
Make
sure
to
connect
the
remote
control
lead
of
the
ar sterea to the REMOTE terminal.
+ Use the power connecting cord with the fuse
attached
(at
least
60
A)
11

Specifications
AUDIO
POWER
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER
OUTPUT
AND
TOTAL
HARMONIC
DISTORTION
55
watts
per
channel
minimum
continuous
average
power
into
4
ohms,
both
channels
driven
from
20-20,000
Hz
with
no
more
than
0.08%
total
harmonic
distortion
per
Car
Stereo
Ad
Hoc
Committee
standards.
Power
supply
system
Pulse
power supply circuitry
Input
Car
stereo
input
(phono
jack)
Outputs
Speaker
outputs
Speaker
impedance
2-8 ohms
Maximum power output
4 ch: 100 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
3 ch: 100 watts x 2 + 220 watts
at
4
ohms
2
ch:
220
watts
x
2
at
4
ohms
Frequency
response:
8
Hz-100
kHz
*3
dB
(4
ohms)
Crossover
frequency
High
Pass
Fitter
80
Hz
Low
Pass
Filter
80
Hz
Crossover
slope
High Pass Filter 18 dB/oct
Low
Pass
Filter
18
dB/oct
12
Harmonic distortion
0.005%
Input
level
adjustment
range
0.1-2V
Power
requirements
12
V
DC
car
battery
(negative
ground)
Current
drain
36
A
(at
rated
output)
Input
remote
current
5mA
Dimensions
Approx.
360
x
57
x
240
mm
(w/h/d)
(141
/a x 2*/4
x
9¥/2
inches)
Weight
Approx.
4.9
kg
(10
tb.
13
02.)
Accessories
supplied
Mounting
screws
(4)
Design
and
specifications
subject
to
change
without
notice.