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Read, retain, heed, and follow all operating and safety instructions for safe use.
Safe placement guidelines to avoid moisture, ensure ventilation, and prevent heat hazards.
Safety measures for power sources, cord protection, and polarized plugs.
Safety during operation, handling spills, and when service is needed.
Instructions for grounding outdoor antennas to protect against surges.
Explains symbols for dangerous voltage and service warnings.
Important note regarding the use of AC outlets for component connection.
Wiring color code and plug information for UK models.
Highlights drive capacity, fidelity playback via DIRECT circuit, and tape editing.
Details on Non Switching Circuit, phono equalizer, power transformer, and chassis design.
Illustrates connections for various audio components to the amplifier.
Explains the switched and unswitched AC outlets on the rear panel.
Step-by-step guide on how to connect speaker wires to terminals.
Details required speaker impedance for single or dual speaker connections.
Instructions for connecting RCA cables for audio signals.
Explains switched/unswitched outlets and precautions for high-power devices.
Diagram labeling all front panel controls and indicators with numbers 1 through 15.
Notes specific controls missing on the A-616 model compared to A-717.
Explains the function of the power switch/indicator and headphone jack.
Details on selecting speaker systems A, B, or both for playback.
Describes Bass, Treble tone controls and Balance control for sound adjustment.
Explains the Phono EQ switch for noise reduction when not using phono.
Details the Loudness switch for enhancing sound at low volumes.
Function of the ADPT 1/TAPE 3 switch for tape playback and recording monitoring.
Explains the DIRECT switch for bypassing tone controls for pure sound.
Guide to selecting MM or MC cartridge type for turntable playback.
Adjusts the overall volume level, with a note on tone/loudness attenuation.
Temporarily cuts off sound volume with an indicator light.
Selects the audio source for playback (LINE, TUNER, PHONO, CD, DAT/TAPE, TAPE).
Selects the source for recording or copying tapes.
Initial setup steps before operating the amplifier.
Steps to follow for playing audio sources through the amplifier.
Instructions on how to record audio onto tape decks.
How to monitor sound quality while recording on a 3-head tape deck.
Guide on how to copy audio content between tape decks.
Using external graphic equalizers with the ADPT 2 terminals.
Common causes and remedies for the unit not receiving power.
Solutions for when no audio output is heard from the speakers or headphones.
Addresses issues where only one speaker produces sound.
Troubleshooting steps for problems encountered during tape recording.
Solutions for difficulties experienced when copying tapes between decks.
Details on continuous, DIN, dynamic power output, bandwidth, and damping factor.
THD and IM distortion levels for various conditions and impedances.
Input sensitivity, impedance, overload levels, and output levels.
Frequency response characteristics for different inputs.
Specifications for tone controls, loudness contour, and subsonic filter.
SNR measurements for various inputs and conditions.
Details on power requirements, consumption, dimensions, weight, and accessories.
Details on continuous, DIN, dynamic power output, bandwidth, and damping factor.
THD and IM distortion levels for various conditions and impedances.
Input sensitivity, impedance, overload levels, and output levels.
Frequency response characteristics for different inputs.
Specifications for tone controls, loudness contour, and subsonic filter.
SNR measurements for various inputs and conditions.
Details on power requirements, consumption, dimensions, weight, and accessories.
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