TA-F5000 - Receiver SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Integrated stereo receiver
Brand	Sony
Model	TA-F5000
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 140 x 300 mm
Weight	8 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption	200 W (max)
Output power	2 x 100 W into 8 ohms (RMS)
Recommended speaker impedance	4-16 ohms
Audio inputs	Phono (MM), CD, Tuner, Aux, 2 x Tape
Audio outputs	Speakers (A/B), Headphones, Pre-out, Tape
Frequency response	10 Hz - 50 kHz ±1 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio	90 dB (line)
Total harmonic distortion	0.01% (at 1 kHz, 50 W)
Main functions	Input selector, volume, balance, bass/treble, loudness, muting, speakers A/B
Maintenance and cleaning	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products or solvents.
Safety	Do not expose to humidity, dripping or splashing. Unplug during thunderstorms or prolonged non-use.
Spare parts and repairability	Contact an authorized Sony service center. Parts available under reference.
General information	Manual available in several languages at notice-facile.com
Included accessories	Power cord, user manual

Frequently Asked Questions - TA-F5000 SONY

How to connect my speakers to the TA-F5000?

Use the screw terminals at the back. Connect the positive wire (+) to the red terminal and the negative (-) to the black terminal. You can use sets A or B.

Why is there no sound?

Check that the unit is powered on, the volume is not at minimum, and the selected source is correct. Also ensure that muting mode is not activated.

Can I connect a turntable?

Yes, use the Phono input (MM). Make sure your turntable is equipped with a moving magnet cartridge.

How to adjust bass and treble?

Turn the BASS and TREBLE knobs on the front panel to adjust bass and treble to your preference.

What does the Loudness function do?

The LOUDNESS button accentuates bass and treble at low volume to compensate for human ear sensitivity.

How to use the headphone output?

Plug your headphones into the PHONES jack on the front. The speaker sound is then automatically muted.

What cable to use for a CD player?

Use a stereo RCA cable. Connect it to the CD input on the back of the receiver.

Can I record from the TA-F5000?

Yes, use the TAPE REC outputs to connect a tape deck or recorder. Select the source to record with the selector.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft, dry cloth. Never use chemicals, alcohol or abrasive cleaners.

What to do in case of overheating?

Turn off the device and let it cool down. Make sure the ventilation slots are not blocked and the device is placed in a well-ventilated area.

USER MANUAL TA-F5000 SONY

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Operating Instructions GB

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Precautions

On safety

• Do not disassemble the cabinet as this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

On power sources

• Before operating the amplifier, check that the operating voltage of the amplifier is identical with your local power supply. The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the amplifier.
• If you are not going to use the amplifier for a long time, be sure to disconnect the amplifier from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat built-up and prolong the life of the amplifier.
• Do not place the amplifier near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanical shock.
• Do not place anything on top of the cabinet that might block the ventilation holes and cause malfunctions.

On operation

Before connecting other components, be sure to turn off and unplug the amplifier.

On cleaning the amplifier

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On the prevention of howling

Do the following:

—lower the volume.
—keep the turntable as far from the speakers as possible.
—use commercially available audio insulators on the bottom of the turntable.
—keep the microphone away from the speakers during use.

For further protection against howling, set the speakers or turntable on top of a heavy wooden board or concrete slab.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your amplifier, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Integrated Stereo Amplifier. Before operating the amplifier, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 4

Hookup Overview 4

Audio Component Hookups 5

Speaker System Hookups 6

Mains Lead Hookups 7

About This Manual

Conventions

The following icon is used in this manual:

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

Listening to the Music 8

Recording 10

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 11

Specifications 11

Front and Rear Panel Descriptions 12

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following supplied items:

• Shorting plugs* (2)
• Mains lead (1)
  * plugged into the PHONO jacks when shipped from the factory

Hookup Overview

The amplifier allows you to connect and control the following audio components. Follow the hookup procedure indicated for each component that you want to connect.

To learn the location and name of each jack, see "Front and Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 12.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the mains leads of the various components until all connections are completed.
• Use the audio connecting cords supplied with each component for hooking up with the amplifier. Purchase and use optionally available cords as required.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to prevent hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the R (right) and L (left) jacks on the amplifier to the R and L jacks on the other components.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview

Here you learn how to connect your audio components to the amplifier.

What cords will I need?

Audio connecting cords (not supplied) (1 for each component and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, or MD deck)

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow.

Tuner

graph LR
    A["INPUT"] --> B["TUNER CD AUX"]
    B --> C["OUTPUT LINE"]
    C --> D["L"]
    C --> E["R"]

CD player

graph LR
    A["Amplifier"] --> B["TUNER CD AUX"]
    B --> C["CD player"]
    C --> D["L LINE OUT"]
    C --> E["R"]

Tape deck

MD deck

Turntable

1 Remove the shorting plugs from the PHONO jacks before connecting the cables.

Notes

• Do not insert the shorting plugs into the MD REC OUT, TAPE REC OUT, or PRE OUT jacks. Doing so may stop output from the amplifier or cause the unit to malfunction.
• Leave the shorting plugs in the PHONO jacks if you do not connect a turntable. Removing the shorting plugs without connecting a turntable may cause noise in the audio signal.

2 Connect the audio connecting cords.

• If your turntable has an earth lead

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to the y earth terminal on the amplifier.

TV or VCR

graph LR
    A["INPUT"] --> B["TUNER CD AUX"]
    B --> C["LINE"]
    C --> D["OUTPUT"]

Active speaker, etc.

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

Here you learn how to connect a pair of speakers to the amplifier. You can make either normal or bi-wire connections.

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker/2 for each bi-wired speaker)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and - to -. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. We recommend designating the striped (or marked) speaker cord as "+" to help to prevent an accidental polarity mismatch.

Hookups

To connect the speaker cords

Diagram showing three types of connectors with labeled parts, no text or symbols present

Connecting to normal speakers

Connect the speakers to the MAIN terminals on the amplifier.

Note

Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 to 16 ohms.

Connecting to bi-wire system speakers

Since the MAIN and BI-WIRE terminals provide simultaneous output, you can use them to bi-wire a pair of compatible speakers. Connect the BI-WIRE terminals to the speaker's high frequency driver and connect the MAIN terminals to the speaker's low (or mid) frequency driver.

Note

When outputting at the same time to two speaker systems or connecting to a bi-wire system speaker, use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 to 16 ohms.

Mains Lead Hookups

Do the following to connect this amplifier to a wall outlet after you have completed all the previous connections.

1 Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN (230 V) terminal.

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a terminal outlet (no text or symbols)

2 Connect the other end of the supplied mains lead to a wall outlet.

Note

Separate the mains lead, audio connecting cords and speaker cords. Noise or sound deterioration may occur when audio connecting cords are in contact with the mains lead, or when the mains lead or speaker cords are placed near the tuner's loop aerial or aerial wire.

Listening to the Music

2,634
1 Turn on the programme source you want to listen to.
2 Turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise (to "0") to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive output.
3 Press POWER to turn on the amplifier. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.
4 Set INPUT SELECTOR to the respective programme source. The indicator for the selected programme source lights up.

To listen to a	Turn INPUT SELECTOR to
Record	PHONO MC*/MM*
Radio broadcast	TUNER
Compact disc	CD
Source connected to AUX	AUX
Cassette tape	TAPE
Mini disc	MD

* Select MC or MM according to the type of cartridge you are using.

5 Play the programme source.
6 Adjust the volume level by turning VOLUME.

To listen through headphones

Connect a pair of headphones to PHONES. No sound comes from the speakers.

To avoid damaging the amplifier or speakers

We recommend the following procedure for turning off the power.

1 Turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise (to "0").
2 Turn off the amplifier.
3 Turn off the programme source.

To adjust	Turn
the bass	BASS
the treble	TREBLE
the balance	BALANCE

To avoid howling

This phenomenon, called “acoustic feedback”, occurs when vibrations from the speakers are transmitted through the air or via solid objects (such as shelves, a cabinet, or the floor) to the stylus of a turntable (or to a microphone), amplified and reproduced through the speakers again.

If howling occurs, it may damage the speakers or cause the connected components to malfunction. If howling occurs, check the following.

• Turn VOLUME down.
• Move speakers away from the turntable.
• Place the turntable on the solid surface.
• Use commercially available audio insulator.
• When using a microphone, move the microphone away from speakers.
  To further reduce the possibility of howling, place the speakers or turntable on a heavy board, such as one made of concrete.

Note

Continuous output at high levels that cause the sound to distort.

Basic Operations

Recording

You can record to two components simultaneously

When both a cassette deck and MD deck are connected, the selected programme source can be recorded by both decks.

To avoid damaging the amplifier or speakers

We recommend the following procedure for turning off the power.

1 Turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise (to "0").
2 Turn off the amplifier.
3 Turn off the components.

1 Turn on the programme source you want to record.
2 Press POWER to turn on the amplifier. The POWER indicator changes from red to green.
3 Select the programme source that you want to record by turning INPUT SELECTOR.

To record from	Turn INPUT SELECTOR to
Record	PHONO MC*/MM*
Radio broadcast	TUNER
Compact disc	CD
Source connected to AUX	AUX
Cassette tape	TAPE
Mini disc	MD

* Select MC or MM according to the type of cartridge you are using.

4 Prepare the recording component to record, then start recording.
5 Start playing the programme source. The adjustment of the tone or volume level does not effect the recorded sound.

To stop recording

1 Stop recording of the recording component.
2 Stop playback on the playing component.

Troubleshooting

If you've 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.

No audio from one channel or unbalanced speaker output.

/ Turn BALANCE to adjust the balance.
/ Check the speaker and input connections of silent channel.

Sudden loss of audio and the POWER indicator lights up red.

/ The speaker cords have been shorted. Make sure they are connected correctly.

Weak bass or treble.

/ Adjust the BASS or TREBLE control.
/ Turn INPUT SELECTOR to select the appropriate cartridge type (see page 8).
/ 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 5).
/ 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.

Cannot record.

/ Turn INPUT SELECTOR to the appropriate programme source.

Specifications

System

Power Amplifier: Pure-complementary SEPP MOS FET power amplifier with all stages directly coupled Preamplifier: Low-noise, high-gain equalizer amplifier + MC head amplifier Power section: Large-capacity power supply advanced STD

Rated output 45 W + 45W (DIN) (at 4 ohms) 35 W + 35W (RMS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)

Speaker impedance 4 to 16 ohms

Total harmonic distortion 0.008% (at 8 ohms, 10 W output)

Damping factor 150

Frequency response TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE, MD: 7 Hz to 100 kHz ^+ dB PHONO: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB

Inputs

Input sensitivity and impedance PHONO MC: 0.18 mV, 100 ohms MM: 1.6 mV, 50 kilohms TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE, MD: 150 mV, 20 kilohms

S/N PHONO MC:75 dB (A Fil, 0.5 mV) MM: 85 dB (A Fil, 5 mV) TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE, MD: 100 dB (input short)

Outputs

Output level / impedance MD REC OUT, TAPE REC OUT: 150 mV, 1 kilohm PRE OUT: 600 mV, 200 ohms

Phones output Corresponding to Low/High impedance headphones: 10 mW (8 ohms)

Tone controls BASS (100 Hz): ±6 dB TREBLE (10 kHz): ±6 dB

General

Power requirements 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 100 W

Dimensions (approx.) 280 x 100 x 400 mm (w/h/d) (11 × 3^15/16 × 15^3/4 inches) incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.) 7.0 kg (15 lb 7 oz)

Supplied accessories

Shorting plug* (2) Mains lead (1)

* plugged into the PHONO jacks when shipped from the factory

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Front and Rear Panel Descriptions

Refer to the pages in parenthesis for details.

Front panel

1 POWER (8)
2 Input source indicator (8, 10)
3 PHONES (9)
4 VOLUME (8)

5 BALANCE (9)
6 TREBLE (9)
7 BASS (9)
8 INPUT SELECTOR (8, 10)

Rear panel

1 y earth terminal (5)
2 PHONO (5)
3 TAPE (5)
4 PRE OUT (5)
5 AC IN (230 V) (7)

6 SPEAKERS (6)
7 MD (5)
8 AUX (5)
9 CD (5)
0 TUNER (5)

AVERTISSEMENT

Tourne-disque

Remarques

Two coaxial cable connectors with threaded ends, shown in line drawing without any text or symbols.

Diagram of a plug with internal socket and connector, showing connection to a terminal block (no text or symbols)

Notas

Diagram of two coaxial connectors with coiled wires, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a cable (no text or symbols)

Masa (aprox.)

7,0 kg

Nota

Two identical electrical connectors labeled 1 and 3, each with a coiled cable (no text or symbols beyond labels)

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a terminal outlet (no text or symbols)

Peso (aprox.)

7,0 kg

1 Terminal y terra (5)

7 MD do deck de MDs (5)

Hinweise

Diagram showing three types of connectors with labeled parts, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a terminal block (no text or symbols)

Aansluitingen

Platenspeler

Opmerkingen

Diagram showing three types of connectors with labels 1 and 2, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a terminal outlet (no text or symbols)

OBS!

Diagram showing three types of connectors with labeled parts, no text or symbols present

OBS!

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a terminal block (no text or symbols)

Collegamenti

Giradischi

Note

Cavi necessari

Diagram showing three types of connectors with labeled parts, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a plug with internal socket connected to a terminal outlet (no text or symbols)

Massa (circa)

7,0 kg