Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the amplifier, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the
problem. Should any problem persist, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
No sound output.
• Connect the audio connecting cords firmly.
• Connect the amplifier and other audio
components correctly.
• Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the appropriate
programme source.
• Set SPEAKERS to ON.
No audio from one channel or unbalanced
speaker output.
• Turn BALANCE to adjust the balance.
• Check the speaker and input connections of
silent channel.
Weak bass or treble.
• Adjust the TONE controls.
• Change speaker positions or room conditions to
eliminate obstructions in sound path.
Distorted sound.
• Improperly selected input signal.
• Insufficient input capacity of speakers. Lower
the volume.
Lack of bass or ambiguity in instrument
positions.
• Speaker cord and terminal polarity are reversed.
Reconnect the cords with correct polarity.
Hum or noise.
• Ground the turntable system (see page 6).
• Connect the audio connecting cords firmly.
• The amplifier is picking up interference from a
TV set. Move the amplifier away from the TV
set or turn the TV set off.
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10
The remote does not function.
• Remove any obstructions between the remote
control sensor on the amplifier and the remote.
• Point the remote towards the remote sensor on
the front of the amplifier.
• The remote is too far from the amplifier. Move
closer to the amplifier.
• Replace the batteries in the remote.
Sudden loss of audio.
• Check if a short-circuit has occurred. Turn off
the amplifier and check the connected
components and speakers.
Specifications
Amplifier section
DIN power output
TA-FE570:
TA-FE370:
Frequency response
PHONO (20 Hz - 20 kHz): RIAA equalization curve
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:
S/N (network A)
PHONO:
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:
Output voltage/impedance
RECOUT:
PHONES:
Speakers impedance 4 - 16 ohms
Damping factor
110 W + 110 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz)
70 W + 70 W
(4 ohms at 1 kHz)
±1.0 dB
+
0
7 Hz - 70 kHz
dB
–
3
80 dB
105 dB
200 mV, 1 kilohm
5 mW (at 8 ohms)
80 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)