Sansui A-909 User Manual

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Sansui A-909 Specifications

General

Brand	Sansui
Model	A-909
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Precautions and Safety Guidelines

Power Plug Safety

Instructions on safe handling and disconnection of the power plug to prevent electric shock.

Case and Panel Access Warning

Warning against opening the unit for safety and to avoid damage.

Installation Environment Guidelines

Guidelines for proper placement to ensure performance and prevent issues.

Ventilation Blockage Warning

Importance of keeping vents clear for proper operation and heat dissipation.

Cleaning Material Restrictions

Advice on cleaning methods to prevent surface damage and ink removal.

Insecticide Proximity Warning

Warning against using insecticides near the unit to prevent damage.

Auxiliary AC Power Outlets

Information about auxiliary AC outlets and their capacity limits.

Connections Guide

Connection Safety Precautions

General safety and connection advice to ensure proper setup and prevent damage.

Speaker System Connection Guide

Instructions on how to correctly connect speaker systems to the unit.

Component Input Connections

Turntable Input Connection

How to connect a turntable to the PHONO terminals, including grounding.

Tuner Input Connection

How to connect a tuner to the TUNER input terminals on the rear panel.

Tape Deck Input/Output Connection

Connecting tape decks to the TAPE REC and TAPE PLAY terminals.

COMPU SELECTOR Jack Usage

Details on COMPU SELECTOR jack connections for compatible SANSUI components.

Front Panel Controls

Power Switch Operation

How to turn the unit on and off using the main power switch.

Headphone Jack Usage

How to connect headphones for private listening via the PHONES jack.

Speaker Output Selection

How to select and control speaker output using the SPEAKERS switches.

Muting Function Explained

Function of the muting switch for temporary volume reduction.

Loudness Enhancement Feature

Function of the loudness switch for enhanced sound at low volumes.

Input Selection

PHONO Input Selection

Selecting the PHONO input for playing vinyl records.

TUNER Input Selection

Selecting the TUNER input for listening to radio broadcasts.

TAPE-1 Input Selection

Selecting TAPE-1 for tape playback or dubbing operations.

TAPE-2 Input Selection

Selecting TAPE-2 for playback of a second tape deck.

Volume Adjustment

Volume Level Adjustment

How to adjust the overall sound volume using the main control.

Sound Adjustment Controls

Bass Tone Control Operation

Adjusting bass frequencies for listening preference and room acoustics.

Treble Tone Control Operation

Adjusting treble frequencies for sound clarity and instrument reproduction.

Balance Adjustment Operation

Adjusting the balance between left and right speaker output.

Subsonic Filter Function

Function of the subsonic filter to remove low-frequency noise from warped records.

Peak Power Display Interpretation

Understanding the peak power output display for volume adjustment.

Operating Procedures

Pre-Operation Control Checks

Initial setup and control position checks before using the unit.

Record Playback Procedure

How to play records, including special procedures for COMPU SELECTOR.

P-D30 Turntable Operation

Specific operating procedure for the SANSUI P-D30 turntable.

P-L40/P-L50 Turntable Operation

Specific operating procedure for SANSUI P-L40 and P-L50 turntables.

Other Turntable Operation

General procedure for operating non-SANSUI turntables.

Tape Operations

Tape Playback Function

How to play tapes using COMPU SELECTOR function with SANSUI decks.

D-77R/D-77F Tape Playback

Specific tape playback procedure for D-77R and D-77F cassette decks.

D-99D Tape Playback

Specific tape playback procedure for the D-99D cassette deck.

Other Tape Deck Playback

General procedure for playing tapes with other tape decks.

Second Tape Deck Playback

How to play tapes using the TAPE-2 terminals and its selector.

Radio Reception and Recording

Radio Broadcast Reception

How to listen to radio broadcasts using COMPU SELECTOR with SANSUI tuners.

Tuner Operation Guide

Procedures for operating SANSUI T-707, T-909, and other tuners.

Recording Procedures

Recording Records and Radio Broadcasts

How to record vinyl records and radio broadcasts onto tape decks.

Tape Dubbing

Tape Dubbing Process

How to copy audio content from one tape to another using TAPE-1 and TAPE-2.

Technical Specifications

Performance Specifications

Technical details of power output, impedance, distortion, frequency response, RIAA, input, and SNR.

Power Requirements Details

Specifications for power voltage, frequency, and consumption.

Physical Specifications (Dimensions & Weight)

Unit dimensions and weight specifications.