Sony TA-FE370 User Manual

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WARNING
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 build-in
cabinet.
Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the
event of trouble.
To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains,
etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as
the injurious wastes.
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.
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
Feature
FE570
FE370
EON reception
z
Tape monitor function
z
Switched AC outlets
z*
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.