Sony TA-FA3ES Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL
System
Power Amplifier:
TA-FA3ES
AEP Model
SPECIFICATIONS
Pure-complementary SEPP MOS
FET power amplifier with all stages directly coupled
Outputs
Output level / impedance REC OUT 1, 2: 150mV,lkilohms
PHONES: 10 mW (at 8ohms)
ee POVEROIS high-gain a nated eas! Tonexontiols BASS (100Hz): +7dB
os section: Large-capacity power supply advance TREBLE (10kHz): +6dB
Rated
output
4
ohms,
100W
+
100W
(DIN
0.7%)
General
8
ohms,
70W
+
70W
(DIN
0.7%)
Power
requirements
220
- 230
V
AC,
50/60Hz
Speakers impedance 4 to 16 ohms Eomel consumpuon 200W
Output bandwidth (8 ohms) 10Hz to 100kHz (at 40W output, and Dimensions (approx.) 430 x are * a7
high-frequency distortion rate of (wihid) (17 x 5 */s x 14 7/s inches)
0.08%) incl. projecting parts and controls
Dynamic headroom at 4 ohms: 2dB Mass (approx.) 10.0kg (221b loz)
Total harmonic distortion
Damping factor
Intermodulation (IM)
distortion (60Hz:7kHz=4:1)
Throughrate
Residual noise
Equalizer deviation
Frequency response
S/N
Inputs
Input sensitivity and
impedance
Maximum input capability
(1 kHz)
at 8 ohms: 1.2dB
0.008% (at 8 ohms, 10W output)
100 (8 ohms, 1kHz)
0.008% (8 ohms)
125 V/u sec, 250 V/ sec (Inside)
Less than 100 nV (network A)
PHONO MM: 20Hz to 20kHz,
+0.2dB
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE 1, 2:
5Hz to 100kHz *$dB
PHONO MC: 77GB (A Fil, 0.5mV)
MM: 95dB (A Fil, 5mV)
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1, 2: 105dB
PHONO MC: 0.17mV, 1000hms
MM: 2.5mV, 50kilohms
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE 1, 2:
150mV, 20kilohms
PHONO MC: 9mV
MM: 150mV
Supplied accessories |§ Remote commander (remote)
RM-S702 (1)
Sony batteries SUM-3(NS) (2)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER
SONY.

Sony TA-FA3ES Specifications

General

Speaker load impedance	4-16 ohms
Type	Stereo Amplifier
Input Sensitivity	150mV
Outputs	Speakers
Inputs	Phono MM
Damping factor	100
Signal to noise ratio	105dB (line)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.008%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	105dB (Line In)

Summary

Product Specifications

System Description

Details on amplifier architecture, including SEPP MOS FET power stage and direct coupling.

Performance Metrics

Key performance data including output power, THD, IM distortion, frequency response, and S/N.

Input/Output and Controls

Specifications for audio inputs, outputs, tone controls, and maximum input capability.

General Information and Accessories

Unit power requirements, physical dimensions, and list of supplied accessories.

General Information

Location of Controls

Identifies and describes the function of front and rear panel controls and connectors.

Electrical Adjustment

Bias Adjustment

Step-by-step guide for performing the bias adjustment procedure using test points and resistors.

Diagrams and Schematics

Circuit Boards Location

Visual guide showing the layout and names of internal circuit boards.

Schematic Diagram - Main Section

Comprehensive circuit schematic for the main operational sections of the amplifier.

Printed Wiring Boards - Main Section

Printed wiring board layout for the main section, showing component placement and traces.

Printed Wiring Boards - Panel Section

Printed wiring board layout for the panel section, detailing component placement.

Schematic Diagram - Panel Section

Comprehensive circuit schematic for the panel control sections of the amplifier.

Exploded Views

Case, Front Panel Section-1

Exploded diagram illustrating the assembly of the unit's case and front panel section 1.

Electrical Parts List

A Class Board Components

Detailed list of electrical parts and their part numbers for the A Class board.