Notice SONY TA-FE370

« sult 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. About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models TA-FE570 and TA-FE370. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your amplifier. The TA-FE570 is the model used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “TA-FE570 only.” Type of differences FeatureFE570FE370 EON receptionz Tape monitor functionz Switched AC outletsz*z* *Except for U.K. model. Tip Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier. For details on the remote buttons control, see “Remote button descriptions” on page 11.3GB Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit...............................................4 Getting Started Unpacking.............................................5 Hookup overview..................................5 Audio component hookups....................6 Speaker system hookups.......................7 Mains lead hookups...............................7 Basic Operations Listening to the music...........................8 Recording..............................................9 Additional Information Troubleshooting...................................10 Specifications......................................10 Remote button descriptions.................114GB BALANCE 8 (8) BASS 0 (8) EON LINK (TA-FE570 only) qd (8)... »