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General| Power output | 80W per channel into 8Ω (20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD) |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 5Hz-100kHz (±1dB) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.05% (20Hz-20kHz, 80W) |
| Input sensitivity | 0.2mV (MC), 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line) |
| Dimensions | 420 x 125 x 370mm |
| Weight | 11.5kg |
| Damping factor | 60 |
| Speaker load impedance | 4Ω-16Ω |
Covers reading and retaining instructions, heeding warnings, and following operational guidelines for safe use.
Details precautions for water exposure, stable location, ventilation, and avoiding specific environments.
Instructions on cleaning, power line safety, periods of nonuse, liquid entry, and damage requiring service.
Details the Non-Switching Amplifier system, DC servo circuit, and Nested Feedback Loops (NFL) technology.
Highlights Line Straight Switch, MM/MC Equalizer with High S/N Ratio, and cartridge load selectors.
Covers Pictographic Input/Output Display, Protection Indicator, LED Power Meter, and panel design.
Identifies input/output jacks, terminals, and AC outlets on the amplifier's rear panel.
Illustrates how to connect various components like turntables, tuners, and speakers to the amplifier.
Guides on connecting speaker systems, including polarity, impedance, and cord stripping procedures.
Explains how to utilize the switched and unswitched AC outlets on the amplifier's rear panel.
Instructions for connecting turntables via PHONO jacks and tuners via TUNER jacks.
Guides for connecting AUX devices, and TAPE decks for recording and playback.
Details the POWER SWITCH and FUNCTION SWITCHES for selecting audio sources.
Explains the TREBLE CONTROL, BASS CONTROL, and VOLUME CONTROL for sound shaping.
Covers MUTING switch for temporary volume reduction and PHONES JACK for private listening.
Details the REC OUT SELECTOR SWITCH and MODE SELECTOR for recording and listening modes.
Explains LINE STRAIGHT-OFF, PHONO MM/MC, MC LOAD, and MM LOAD switches.
Details SPEAKERS A/B, BALANCE, LINE STRAIGHT, MODE, TONE, LOUDNESS indicators.
Explains SUBSONIC FILTER, LOUDNESS switches, BALANCE control, SPEAKERS switches, and meters.
Outlines the initial settings for controls and switches before powering on the unit.
Guides on playing records using MM/MC cartridges and adjusting sound with tone controls.
Instructions for tuning into broadcasts and listening to external components via AUX.
Instructions on how to play back tapes from connected tape decks using TAPE 1 or TAPE 2.
Guides on selecting sources and setting up the amplifier for recording onto tape decks.
Details the process of copying tapes between two connected tape decks using REC OUT SELECTOR.
Guides on setting load capacitance for MM cartridges to achieve flat frequency response.
Instructions on setting load resistance for MC cartridges to match impedance and sound quality.
Explains the peak power indicator for output level monitoring and its measurement guidelines.
Details how FUNCTION and REC OUT SELECTOR switches control tape output signals.
Diagnoses and resolves problems like no sound, sound in one channel, or no stereo effect.
Addresses issues during record playback like howl or humming, and tape deck recording/playback failures.
Provides essential precautions for moving the unit, such as holding points and surface protection.
Illustrates connections for using the Graphic Equalizer (SG-9800) with the amplifier.
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