Sony TA-MR2ES manual

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    2-514-603- 12 (1) System Integration 2CH Amplifier SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1)  2004 Sony Corporation T A-MR2ES Installation Manual Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding t[...]

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    2 US SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosur[...]

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    3 US SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Chapter 1 Getting Started Featur es 4 Unpacking 5 Parts and Controls 6 Chapter 2 Setting up the amplifier Installing the amplifier 8 Hooking up the Amplifier 10 Selecting the method to activate the amplifier 1 1 Setting up the IR ID 12 Chapter 3 Oper ating the amplifier Adjusting the maxim[...]

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    4 US SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter pr ovides you with information on the features and the parts and contr ols of the amplifier . Featur es The T A-MR2ES amplifier can be integrated into any multi-room entertainment system. The amplifier allows you to – Create high performance multi-r oom audio systems w[...]

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    5 US Getting Started SONY TA-MR2ES ( US ) 2-514-603-12 (1) Unpacking The T A-MR2ES amplifier includes the following: • T A-MR2ES amplifier • AC power cord • Installation Manual (this manual) • Rack-mount brackets (2) • Screw (6) 01US03CH1-U.p65 11/30/04, 1:07 PM 5[...]

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    6 US Getting Started SONY TA - MR2ES (US) 2 - 514-603 - 12(1) ON POWER IN USE[...]

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    7 US Getting Started SONY TA - MR2ES (US) 2 - 514 - 603 - 12(1) Rear panel of the amplifier IR TEST IR ID AUT O PO WER SELECTOR 12V TRIGGER IR REMOTE AUDIO R R L IN OUT IN IR IN 4 3 2 1T E S T 12V TRIGGER IR IN AUDIO SENSING OFF ON VOL VOL POWER OFF POWER ON POWER ON / OFF MUTING IR OUT OUT L SPEAKERS AC I N 5 6 7 8 9 q ; q a q s 5 IR TEST buttons [...]

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    8 US SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1) Chapter 2 Setting up the amplifier This chapter pr ovides you with information on the amplifier regar ding installation, hookups and settings. Installing the amplifier 7 inches (177.8 mm) minimum 2 inches (50.8 mm) minimum When you mount the amplifier , note the following: • Place the amplifier on a flat an[...]

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    9 US Setting up the amplifier SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1) If you install the amplifier in a closed cabinet, install two small box fans in the cabinet to provide continuous ventilation. Note Attach box fans also if you connect low-impedance speakers (less than 8 ohms nominal). Using rack-mount brackets Y ou can also mount the amplifier into a[...]

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    10 US Setting up the amplifier SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1) Before hooking up the amplifier , be sur e the power cord is unplugged. Refer to the illustration below for the connector locations. IR REMOTE IR IN jack ( A ) Plug the output from an IR r eceiver into the IR REMOTE IR IN jack of the amplifier . Y ou can then operate the amplifier by[...]

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    11 US Setting up the amplifier SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1) Selecting the method to activate the amplifier There ar e three methods to activate the amplifier . Select the turn-on method by setting AUTO POWER SELECT OR as follows: – 12V TRIGGER When there is no voltage detected at the trigger input, the amplifier remains of f. When the sensi[...]

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    12 US Setting up the amplifier SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1) Setting up the IR ID Y ou can set up the IR ID when the IR ID TEST switch is in the “ON” or “OFF” position. When the IR ID TEST is “ON” Select this setting to teach the six IR codes below to any IR-based controller . IR TEST buttons Function POWER ON/OFF T o turn on or of[...]

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    13 US Setting up the amplifier SONY TA-MR2ES (US) 2-514-603-12(1) When the IR ID TEST is “OFF” Select this setting before you operate the amplifier . When the IR ID TEST switch is set to the “OFF” position, you can also make the setting below . Y ou can connect up to 12 T A-MR2ES amplifiers (with individual IR ID) in any order . Use an opti[...]

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    14 US SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Chapter 3 Oper ating the amplifier This chapter provides you with information on amplifier operation. Adjusting the maximum volume level Y ou can control the maximum volume level to avoid damaging your speakers by adjusting the variable attenuator screws behind the cover lid on the front panel. 1 Remove the [...]

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    15 US Operating the amplifier SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Clearing the amplifier’ s memory This procedur e is used to return the settings you have made to their factory defaults. Before clearing the amplifier ’s memory , be sure to set the variable attenuator to minimum. 1 Press POWER to turn off the amplifier . 2 Hold down POWER OFF on [...]

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    16 US SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Chapter 4 Other Information This chapter pr ovides you with additional information that will help you understand and maintain your system. Pr ecautions On safety • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the amplifier and have it checked by a qualified service technician before oper[...]

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    17 US Other Information SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) T r oubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the amplifier , use this troubleshooting guide to help you to remedy the pr oblem. Should any pr oblem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer . There is no sound, or only a very low-level sound is heard. , [...]

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    18 US Other Information SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Specifications Continuous average power output (FTC): 35 W per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms, both channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.09 % THD. 40 W per channel min. RMS at 4 ohms, both channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.09 % THD. Frequency r esponce[...]

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    19 US SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Other Information A AC IN 7, 10 AC power cord 7, 10 Adjusting volume 14, 15 ATTENUATOR L/R 6, 14 AUDIO IN jack 7, 10 AUDIO OUT jack 7, 10 AUTO POWER SELECTOR switch 7, 11 H, I Hookup AC power cord 10 AUDIO IN 10 AUDIO OUT 10 IR REMOTE IR IN 10 IR REMOTE IR OUT 10 SPEAKERS 10 12V TRIGGER IN 10 12V TRIGGER OUT[...]

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    20 SONY TA MR2ES (US) 2 514 603 12(1) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 01US08BCOV-U.p65 11/30/04, 1:14 PM 20[...]