TA-FE320R - Receiver SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Integrated stereo receiver
Model	TA-FE320R
Brand	Sony
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 x 140 x 380 mm
Weight	8 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 150 W
Output power	2 x 100 W into 8 ohms (DIN)
Frequency range	10 Hz – 50 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio	90 dB
Total harmonic distortion	< 0.05 %
Main functions	Stereo amplification, AM/FM tuner, input selector, tone control (treble/bass), balance, loudness, headphone output
Inputs	Phono (MM), CD, Tuner, Aux, Tape (2x)
Outputs	Speakers (A/B), Headphones, Tape (2x), Pre-out
Maintenance and cleaning	Disconnect the device before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use abrasive products or solvents.
Safety	Do not expose to humidity or extreme temperatures. Disconnect during storms. Do not obstruct ventilation openings.
Spare parts and repairability	Consult an authorized Sony service center for repairs. Use only genuine parts.
General information	User manual available for download in PDF format. For any questions, consult the FAQ or ask your question.

Frequently Asked Questions - TA-FE320R SONY

What is the output power of the Sony TA-FE320R?

The output power is 2 x 100 W into 8 ohms (DIN standard), offering powerful and clear sound for most home speakers.

How do I connect speakers to the TA-FE320R?

Use the A or B terminals on the back of the unit. Strip about 1 cm of the cables, insert them into the terminals and tighten. Observe polarity (+/-) for correct sound reproduction.

What if the device does not turn on?

Check the power cord, wall outlet and fuse. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same rating. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center.

How do I tune an FM radio station?

Select the Tuner source, set the band to FM, then turn the tuning knob or use the auto search function. To store a station, press Memory then a preset button.

Can I connect a turntable to this amplifier?

Yes, the Phono (MM) input is designed for moving magnet turntables. Connect the turntable to this input and select it as the source.

How do I clean the device?

Always disconnect the device before cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth slightly dampened if necessary. Never use chemical or abrasive products.

What does the illuminated 'Protector' indicator mean?

This indicator shows that the protection circuit is activated, often due to speaker short-circuit, overheating or overload. Turn off the unit, check speaker connections and ventilation.

How do I adjust balance and tone?

Use the Balance, Bass and Treble knobs on the front panel. For neutral sound, set them to center position (0 dB). The Loudness button boosts bass and treble at low volume.

Can I use two pairs of speakers simultaneously?

Yes, you can select speakers A and B simultaneously. Ensure the total impedance remains compatible (usually 4 ohms minimum). Consult the manual for details.

Where can I find the user manual?

The full manual is available for free download in PDF format on our website. You can also request a translation into your language via the provided form.

USER MANUAL TA-FE320R SONY

Integrated Stereo Amplifier

Operating Instructions ____ EN

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.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• 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.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop.

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.

About This Manual

The instructions in this manual are for models TA-FE520R and FE320R. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your amplifier. The TA-FE520R is the model used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "TA-FE520R only."

Type of differences

Feature\Model FE320RFE520R
Switched AC outlets	•	•*
EON reception	•
Tape monitor function	•

* Unavailable on U.K. model

Conventions

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the amplifier.
  For details on the remote buttons control, see "Remote Button Descriptions" on page 11.
• The following icon is used in this manual:

Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Hookup Overview 4

Audio Component Hookups 4

Speaker System Hookups 5

Mains Lead Hookups 6

Listening to the Music 7

Recording 9

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 10

Specifications 10

Rear Panel Descriptions 11

Remote Button Descriptions 11

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following supplied items:

• Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1)
• Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size-AA) batteries, matching the + and - on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote control sensor on the amplifier.

When to replace batteries

With normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the amplifier, replace all the batteries.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote near an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting equipment. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• If you don't use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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 "Rear Panel Descriptions" on page 11.

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 of 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 cord (not supplied) (2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck; 1 for other components)

Hookups

The arrow indicates signal flow.

Note

The jacks on the TA-FE520R are shown in the following illustrations.

CD player

Tuner

Tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck

Use the configuration above to connect the OUTPUT and INPUT jacks of:

—a tape deck or DAT deck to the TAPE1/DAT jacks.

—a tape deck or MD deck to the TAPE2/MD jacks.

Turntable

1 Remove the shorting plugs from the PHONO jacks before connecting the cables (but not unless you connect a turntable).

Do not attach the shorting plugs to any set of the RECOUT jacks. Doing so may stop output from the amplifier or cause the unit to malfunction.

2 Connect the audio connecting cords.

Note

To prevent hum, connect the earth lead to SIGNAL GND ( φ ) on the amplifier.

TV or video deck

EON CONTROL (TA-FE520R only)

If your tuner is equipped with an EON CONTROL OUT terminal, connect it to the EON CONTROL IN terminal on the amplifier to allow use of the EON (Enhanced Other Networks) function of the RDS (Radio Data System) (see page 8).

Speaker System Hookups

Overview

Here you learn how to connect speakers to the amplifier.

What cords will I need?

Speaker cord (not supplied) (1 for each speaker)

Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15mm. 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.

Hookups

Mains Lead Hookups

Connecting the mains lead

Connect the mains lead from this amplifier and from your audio/video components to wall outlets.

You can power other components through AC OUTLET on the amplifier (unavailable on the TA-FE320R (U.K. model))

By connecting other audio components to AC OUTLET on the amplifier, you can supply power to the connected components through the amplifier and turn them all on or off when you turn the amplifier on or off.

Caution

Make sure that the total power consumption of all components connected to the outlets on the amplifier does not exceed 100 watts. Do not connect electrical home appliances such as an electric iron, fan, TV, or other high-wattage appliances to these outlets.

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

If I/⏻ is pressed down

You can turn the amplifier on and off by pressing I/⏻ on the remote.

To listen through the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES and set SPEAKERS to OFF.

To listen directly to the input signal

Press SOURCE DIRECT so that the indicator lights up. Since the circuits of TONE controls, BALANCE control and LOUDNESS button are bypassed, you cannot adjust bass, treble, the balance, reinforce the bass and treble while listening to a source directly.

Note

Avoid high speaker output at which the sound is distorted. High-frequency distortion may damage the tweeters.

1 Press I/ ^① to turn on the amplifier and turn VOLUME fully counterclockwise to prevent damaging the speakers with excessive output.

2 Turn on the programme source you want to listen to.

3 Set INPUT SELECTOR to the respective programme source.

To listen to a	Turn INPUT SELECTOR for
Record	PHONO
Radio broadcast	TUNER
Compact disc	CD
Source connected to AUX	AUX
Source connected to:—TAPE1/DAT—TAPE2/MD	TAPE1/DATTAPE2/MD

4 Start the programme source.

5 Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.

To	Press or turn
Adjust the bass	BASS
Adjust the treble	TREBLE
Adjust the balance	BALANCE
Reinforce the bass and treble at low listening level	LOUDNESS

What is the Enhanced Other Networks (EON)?

One convenient RDS service is "Enhanced Other Networks" (or "EON"). This allows the unit to automatically switch to a programme type of your choice when one starts in your broadcast area.

To receive the Enhanced Other Networks (EON) programmes (TA-FE520R only)

When your amplifier is connected to a Sony tuner with the EON CONTROL system, the amplifier switches to any EON programme that is broadcast in your EON area, and switches back to the last selected programme source when the programme ends.

1 Make sure that the amplifier and the tuner are connected through the EON CONTROL terminals (see page 5).
2 Press EON LINK so that the indicator lights up. Whenever an EON programme starts on the radio frequency that your tuner is set to, you will receive it.

To cancel EON reception

Press EON LINK again so that the indicator goes off.

Notes

• If you select another programme source while receiving an EON programme, EON reception ends. However, as long as the EON LINK indicator lights up, you can receive EON programmes automatically.
• Make sure to cancel EON reception before starting to record since an EON programme may interfere with your recording.
• If you activate the Tape Monitor function (see page 9) while the EON LINK indicator is lit, the indicator goes off and you cannot receive EON programmes. If this happens, deactivate the Tape Monitor function so that the indicator lights up again.

Recording

You can record the same source on two recording components at the same time

You can monitor the recorded sound (Tape Monitor function) (TA-FE520R only)

You can monitor the recorded sound if the tape deck you are recording on has separate playback and recording heads.

To monitor the sound, press TAPE1 MONITOR.

Note that you can monitor the only sound being

recorded from the TAPE1/ DAT jacks.

1 Press I/⏻ to turn on the amplifier.

2 Turn on the programme source you want to record.

3 Select the programme source that you want to record by turning INPUT SELECTOR.

To record a	Set INPUT SELECTOR to
Record	PHONO
Radio broadcast	TUNER
Compact disc	CD
Source connected to AUX	AUX
Source connected to:—TAPE1/DAT—TAPE2/MD	TAPE1/DATTAPE2/MD

4 Prepare the recording component for recording, then start recording.

5 Start playing the programme source.

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.

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 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.

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-FE520R: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz)
85 W + 85 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)
TA-FE320R: 60 W + 60 W (4 ohms at 1 kHz)
50 W + 50 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz)

Frequency response

PHONO (20 Hz - 20 kHz): RIAA equalization curve ±1.0 dB
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD:
7 Hz - 70 kHz ⁺⁰₃ dB

S/N (network A)

PHONO: 80 dB
TUNER, CD, AUX, TAPE1/DAT, TAPE2/MD: 105 dB

Output voltage / impedance

RECOUT: 200 mV, 1 kilohm

PHONES: 5 mW (at 8 ohms)

Speakers impedance

4 - 16 ohms

Damping factor

80 (8 ohms, 1 kHz)

General

System

Power amplifier with all stages directly coupled Preamplifier: Low-noise, equalizer amplifier

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

TA-FE520R: 190 W

TA-FE320R: 160 W

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

430 · 130 · 310 mm

incl. projecting parts and controls

Mass (approx.)

TA-FE520R: 6.5 kg

TA-FE320R: 5.5 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) RM-S325 (1)

Sony batteries R6 (size-AA) (2)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Rear Panel Descriptions

1 m (SIGNAL GND)
2 TUNER
3 AUX
4 TAPE2/MD
5 TAPE1/DAT
6 SPEAKERS
⑦ EON CONTROL IN (TA-FE520R only)
⑧ AC OUTLET (unavailable on the TA-FE320R (U.K. model))
9 Mains lead
10 CD
11 PHONO

Remote Button Descriptions

You can use the supplied remote to control other Sony 4.2.10 components equipped with the R (remote control sensor) mark.

Remote Button(s)	For operating the	Function
I/⏻ Amplifier Turns the amplifier on and off.
FUNCTION
CD Amplifier		Selects input signal from the CD jacks.
TUNER Amplifier Selects input signal from the TUNER jacks.
PHONO	Amplifier Selects input signal from the PHONO jacks.
TAPE1/DAT	Amplifier Selects input signal from the TAPE1/DAT jacks.
TAPE2/MD	Amplifier Selects input signal from the TAPE2/MD jacks.
AUX	Amplifier Selects input signal from the AUX jacks.
TUNER
PRESET +/-	Tuner	Scans and selects preset stations.
CD
▶	CD player	Starts playback.
■	CD player	Pauses playback.
■	CD player	Stops playback.
◀◀ /▶▶	CD player	Locates tracks (AMS*).
D.SKIP	CD player	Skips a disc (for CD player equipped with a multi-disc changer).
MD
▶	MD deck	Starts playback.
■	MD deck	Pauses playback.
■	MD deck	Stops playback.
◀◀ /▶▶	MD deck	Locates tracks.
TAPE DECK A/B
◀◀/▶	Deck A or B	Starts playback.
■	Deck A or B	Stops all tape operations.
◀◀/▶▶	Deck A or B	Fast-forwards or rewinds the tape.
VOL +/- Amplifier Controls the volume.

*Automatic Music Sensor

AVERTISSEMENT

Raccordements

Dimensions (approx.) (l/h/p)

430 · 130 · 310 mm

Piles Sony R6 (format AA) (2)

TA-FE520R: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohmios a 1 kHz)
85 W + 85 W (8 ohmios a 1 kHz)
TA-FE320R: 60 W + 60 W (4 ohmios a 1 kHz)
50 W + 50 W (8 ohmios a 1 kHz)

TA-FE520R: 100 W + 100 W (4 ohms a 1 kHz)
85 W + 85 W (8 ohms a 1 kHz)
TA-FE320R: 60 W + 60 W (4 ohms a 1 kHz)
50 W + 50 W (8 ohms a 1 kHz)

REC OUT: 200mV, 1 kohm

PHONES: 5 mW (a 8 ohms)