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Sony TA-F70 User Manual

Sony TA-F70
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SON
Ys,
INTEGRATED
STEREO
AMPLIFIER
A-F/70
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
page
2
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly.
This
manual
should
be
retained
for
future
reference.
MODE
D’EMPLOI
page
16
Avant
toute
opération,
lire
attentivement
ce
mode
d'emploi.
Conserver
ce
manuel
pour
toute
référence
ultérieure.
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Inbetriebnahme
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©
1979
by
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Corporation
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Sony TA-F70 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSony
ModelTA-F70
CategoryAmplifier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Safety advice includes checking voltage, unplugging when not in use, and handling the cord correctly.

Installation Safety Guidelines

Installation advice covers placement, ventilation, avoiding heat sources, and using a level surface.

Operational Safety and Troubleshooting

Guidance on safe operation, power usage, and initial troubleshooting steps for operational issues.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

Unpacking Instructions

Instructions on keeping the carton for shipping and inspecting the unit for damage upon unpacking.

Cord Bracket Mounting

Step-by-step instructions for securely mounting the supplied cord arrangement bracket to the amplifier.

System Connections and Diagrams

Connection Notes and Guidelines

Important notes on connecting components, cable types, impedance matching, and proper insertion.

Connection Diagram Overview

Visual guide illustrating the connections for tuners, record players, tape recorders, and speakers.

Speaker Setup and Connections

Speaker Connection Procedure

Detailed steps for connecting speaker cords to the amplifier terminals, ensuring secure and correct wiring.

Speaker Phasing and Placement

Guidelines for correct speaker phasing and optimal placement for satisfactory stereo sound reproduction.

Program Source Connections

Record Player Input

Connecting record players to PHONO inputs and selecting the appropriate HEAD AMP setting.

Tuner and Auxiliary Inputs

Connecting FM/AM tuners and other auxiliary input sources for playback.

Tape Recorder Connectivity

Instructions for connecting tape recorders for both playback and recording functions.

Ground Connection for Noise Reduction

Connecting ground wires to prevent hum and noise interference from sources like turntables.

Operating Instructions and Controls

Initial Operation Steps

Procedure for the first use, including checking power, unplugging, and setting initial controls.

Sound Adjustment Procedures

Guidance on adjusting stereo balance and tone controls for optimal audio output.

Tape Recording and Monitoring

Instructions for recording to tape and monitoring the recording process with a 3-head recorder.

Front Panel Facilities Overview

General Control Section

Description of the power switch, peak power level indicators, and signal path switches.

Volume and Speaker Controls

Explanation of the attenuator volume control, speaker selector, and balance control.

Input and Tone Control Sections

Details on mode selector, input selection switches, PHONO input selector, and tone controls.

Accessory and Tape Functions

Information on headphone jack, tape copy selector, and their respective functions.

Care, Troubleshooting, and Specifications

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A chart to help diagnose and correct common problems like no audio, hum, or noise.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidance on cleaning the unit's cabinet, panel, and knobs with appropriate methods.

Technical Specifications

Detailed technical specifications including power output, distortion, frequency response, and inputs/outputs.

Operating Curves and System Details

Product Dimensions and Weight

Specifications for the unit's physical dimensions, weight, and supplied accessories.

Harmonic Distortion and Power Curves

Graphs illustrating harmonic distortion versus input level and power output.

Power Bandwidth Characteristics

Graph showing the power bandwidth of the amplifier at different frequency ranges.

Block Diagrams and Circuit Descriptions

Internal Construction and Layout

Description of the internal layout, shielding, and short signal paths for reduced interference.

Head Amplifier and Equalizer Circuits

Details on the low-noise head amplifier and the three-stage NF equalizer amplifier design.

Tone Control and Power Amplifier Sections

Explanation of the CR type tone control and the pure-complementary SEPP power amplifier.

Pulse Power Supply System

Description of the high-efficiency, lightweight pulse power supply technique used in the amplifier.

Protection Circuit and Muting Functions

Explanation of speaker, transistor, and temperature protection circuits, and the muting delay function.

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