Sony TA-FE320R: Troubleshooting Specifications

Troubleshooting Specifications: Sony TA-FE320R

Additional Information

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

If you experience any of the following difficulties while

Amplifier section

using the amplifier, use this troubleshooting guide to

DIN power output

help you remedy the problem. Should any problem

TA-FE520R: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz)

persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

85 W + 85 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)

TA-FE320R: 60 W + 60 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz)

No sound output.

50 W + 50 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)

/ Connect the audio connecting cords firmly.

Frequency response

/ Connect the amplifier and other audio components

PHONO (20 Hz - 20 kHz): RIAA equalization curve

correctly.

±1.0 dB

/ Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the appropriate programme

TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:

source.

7 Hz - 70 kHz

+0

–3

dB

No audio from one channel or unbalanced speaker

S/N (network A)

output.

PHONO: 80 dB

/ Turn BALANCE to adjust the balance.

TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD: 105 dB

/ Check the speaker and input connections of silent

channel.

Output voltage / impedance

RECOUT: 200 mV, 1 kilohm

Weak bass or treble.

PHONES: 5 mW (at 8 ohms)

/ Adjust the TONE controls.

/ Change speaker positions or room conditions to

Speakers impedance

eliminate obstructions in sound path.

4 - 16 ohms

Distorted sound.

Damping factor

/ Improperly selected input signal.

80 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)

/ Insufficient input capacity of speakers. Lower the

General

volume.

Lack of bass or ambiguity in instrument positions.

System

/ Speaker cord and terminal polarity are reversed.

Power amplifier with all stages directly coupled

Preamplifier: Low-noise, equalizer amplifier

Reconnect the cords with correct polarity.

Hum or noise.

Power requirements

/ Ground the turntable system (see page 5).

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

/ Connect the audio connecting cords firmly.

/ The amplifier is picking up interference from a TV set.

Power consumption

TA-FE520R: 190 W

Move the amplifier away from the TV set or turn the TV

TA-FE320R: 160 W

set off.

The remote does not function.

Dimensions (approx.) (w/h/d)

430 × 130 × 310 mm

/ Remove any obstructions between the remote control

incl. projecting parts and controls

sensor on the amplifier and the remote.

/ Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the front

Mass (approx.)

of the amplifier.

TA-FE520R: 6.5 kg

/ The remote is too far from the amplifier. Move closer to

TA-FE320R: 5.5 kg

the amplifier.

/ Replace the batteries in the remote.

Supplied accessories

Sudden loss of audio.

Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1)

/ Check if a short-circuit has occurred. Turn off the

Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)

amplifier and check the connected components and

Design and specifications are subject to change without

speakers.

notice.

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