Sony TA-AX390 User Manual

@ Speaker cords
@ CONTROL S connector (4-pin)
Connect to the CONTROL S$ IN connector of other
Sony equipment with the 4-pin flat remote control cord
for whole audio system remote control.
© SYSTEM CONTROL connector (3-pin)
Connect to the SYSTEM CONTROL connector of the
Sony TC-W390 tape deck with the 3-pin flat system
control cord for remote control.
@ AC OUTLETS
These are used to power other audio components
whose power consumption is less than the wattage
indicated on the AC outlets.
SWITCHED: These outlets are controlled by the
POWER switch.
CAUTION: Do not connect any electrical home
appliances such as an electric iron, fan, TV or other
high wattage equipment to these AC outlets.
@ Power cord
Connect to a wall outlet.
Adjusting the Audio
The following operations apply only to reproduced sound.
Volume Adjustment
To increase the sound level turn the VOLUME clockwise.
To decrease it turn the control counterclockwise.
Sound Quality Adjustment
To reinforce bass
Press the DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feedback) switch to ON.
The lower the sound level is, the more the bass is
emphasized.
To adjust tone quality
Adjust the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls
according to:
¢ Personal preference.
¢ The room acoustics. For instance, playback in a room with
padded walls or furniture will probably sound better with
the high frequencies boosted.
¢ Program quality. If reproduction contains hiss, cutting the
higher frequencies will improve playback.
Function of graphic equalizer controls
100 Hz: Boosts or cuts bass.
330 Hz: Adjusts the power, spaciousness and warmth of the
sound.
1kHz: Provides more presence for vocals.
3.3 kHz: Boosts a brighter sound or reduces stridency.
10 kHz: Highlights the delicate quality of instrumental
sound.
Balance Adjustment
To change the relative strength of the right and left speaker
outputs, adjust the BALANCE control.
For personal listening
Connect headphones to HEADPHONES.
If howling occurs while listening to a record
Switch off DBFB. Then turn down the volume and 100 Hz controls until
howling stops. Howling occurs when the vibrations of the boosted bass are
picked up by the stylus, and reproduced once again.

Sony TA-AX390 Specifications

Power

power output	135 watts per channel minimum RMS power
total harmonic distortion	0.9%
power requirements	120 V AC, 60 Hz
power consumption	235 W

Audio

graphic equalizer boost/cut range 100 Hz, 330 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.3 kHz	+8 dB
graphic equalizer boost/cut range 10 kHz	+6 dB
frequency response PHONO	RIAA equalization curve
frequency response TUNER, CD, VIDEO, TAPE	30 Hz - 30 kHz +3 dB

Physical Characteristics

dimensions	Approx. 430 x 130 x 355 mm (w/h/d)
weight	Approx. 8.5 kg