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STEREO AMPLIFIER
OWNER'S MANUAL
INDEX page
lntroduction .......,..:............1 Tape monitor switch operation... .....r....{
Preperation ........1 How to use a microphone effectiveIy...................... 5
Where to place the unit..... ...................1 Mic mixing tecording... .......s
What the controls do and how to use them........1-z How to dubb recordings ........ .............8
How to connect..... ............3
lnput and output terminals... ...............4 About Sanyo........ ............s
Listening to radio broadcasts. .............. 4 Typical performance charts..... ........6-7
To play a record..... ............4 Schematic diagram..... ........g
Recording and playing back with a tepe recorder....4
This High Fidelity Stereo Amplifier was developed and TUNER. . . . For listening to AM or FM broadcasts.
engineered by Sanyo to be a source of entertainment and (Connect your tuner to the unit-s TUNER
listening pleasure for many years to come. input s.)

Belore you install and start operating your unit please read
the instructions in this booklet carefully. This will prevent
errors in operation and will assure faultless performance of
your unit and maximum liste*ing enjoyment.
PREPARATION
l. Unpack the unit.
2. Connect speakers before supplying power.
3. This model is already set for a fixed voltage level. If it is
used in a different voltage area from that indicated on the
power cord label, the setting should be changed. To alter
the voltage, remove the cover of the unit and pull out the
voltage selector plug and insert it to the right position in
the socket which corresponds to your local power.
WHERE TO PLACE THE UNIT
l. Select a well-ventilated place that is not exposed to direct
sunlight.
2. Avoid humid or dusty locations.
3. The unit should not be placed near electric appliances that
cause interference. such as motors, strong magnets, etc.,
Locations near electric heating systems should also be
avoided.
WHAT THE CONTROLS DO AND HOW TO USE
THEM (Fis.1 )
I. POWER SWITCH
NOTE:
Before turning the power switch on, set the volume to
the minimum position.
2. FUNCTION SELECTOR
PHONO 1. . For playing records on a record player con-
nected to PHONO 1.
PHONO 2. . For playing records on a record player con-
nected to PHONO 2.
AUX 1. . . . For using the AUX 1 input terminals.
AUX 2. . . . For using AUX 2 input terminals.
3. VOLUME CONTROL
The VOLUME control adjusts the loudness in both channels.
4. BASS
Clockwise rotation increases lows and counterclockwise
decreases lows. Turn control to the center position for flat
,response.
5. TR.EBI,E
Clc-ckwise rotation increases highs and counterclockwise
decreases highs. Turn control to the center position for
flat response.
6. BALANCE
The BALANCE control adjusts for unequal volume in
either the left or right channel.
LEFT. Turning the control to the left accents the
left channel by reducing the right channel
output.
RIGHT . . . . Turning the control to the right accents the
right channel by reducing the left channel
output.
7. SPEAKER SELECTOR
OFF . . . . . . No sound at all from the speaker system.
A . . . . . . . . Sound is heard from the speaker system A.
B ........Sound isheard from the speakersystem B.
A+B . . . . . . Sound is heard f16m thgrboth speaker systems.
8. LOUDNESS
When the VOLLIME is reduced, the music may seem to
loose some of its bass and some of its treble. This effect
is due to the sensitivity characteristic of human hearing.
The response of the human ear to bass tones decreases
more rapidly than its response to frequencies centered in
the mid range. The LOUDNESS control automatically pro-
vides the correct amount of bass and treble required to
compensate for this change in response of the human ear
at low-listening levels. In the ON position the volume
control is converted to a loudness compensated control.
Use this position to listen at low volume and still hear full
response.

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9. TAPE MONITOR 4. TAPE.I

SOURCE. . . For listening to a radio broadcasts connected
to TUNER, or a record connected to
.PHONO 1 or 2,or a tape deck conected
to AUX 7 or 2.
PLAY. . . . . For playing back of a tape dcck connected
to the TAPE PB jacks, or for simultaneous
monitoring of the recorded sound when reco-
rding is being made with a 3-head rell -to-
reel tape deck.
IO. MODE SELECTOR
STEREO. . . For listening to FM stereo brodcasts or
stereo recod playing. Sound from the left
channel is heard through the left speaker.
right channel is heard
Sound from the
right speaker.
through the
MONO,,... In this position of the switch, input signals
separately are fed the right and left channe-
ls are combined within the amplifier.
One and same sound is reproduced through the
two speakers.
II. MIC LEVEL & MIC MIXING REC SWITCH
Turn this knob clockwise to increase the microphone
input level, and counterclockwise to decrease it.
NOTE:
REC OUT. . . Connect the tape deck LINE IN terminals
to these terminals, sounds can be recorded
while listening.
TAPE PB . . . Connect the tape deck LINE OUT terminals
to these terminals. Recorded tape can be
played back through the unit.
5. TAPE-2
For connecting a second tape deck. Connections are the
. same as above.
6. DIN
For recording and playback with a single connection cord
if the tape deck has a Rec/Play DIN socket.
7. PRE OUT & MAIN IN
When it is desired to constitute a multichannel amplifier
by separating PRE OUT (Preamplifier Output) and MAIN
IN (Power Amplifier Input), remove the patch cords
between these terminals.
It is possible to use the preamplifier section and power
amplifier section separately.
Normally, be sure to connect the patch cords between these
terminals.
8. SPEAKER SYSTEM
Eight terminals are provided in this unit for two speaker

When using a microphone, keep it away from the speakers systems, SYSTEM{A) and SYSTEM{B).
or cut the total output level down to prevent acoustic Connect the left speaker to the left speaker terminals, the
feedback that causes howling. right speaker to the right speaker terminals.
Refer to "HOW TO USE A MICROPHONE." Be careful to observe the correct polarity of the speaker

12. Mlc connections: The (+1 and (-) poles of speakers must match
For microphone input jack. the (+) and (-) terminals. (Use two-coloured speaker leads
for correct connection.) If the polarity is not indicated on
I3. HEADPHONE
the speaker system,connect them anyhow. If the sound does
For connecting stereo headphones(8Q). not come from a point between the two speakers; and if
bass response appears insufficient, the speaker connections
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS tF'ts.2t are out of phase. Change the (+) and (-) connections on
I. PHONO I, PHONO 2 either one of the speakers.
For connecting a record player with magnetic cartridge. NOTE: .:
2. TUNER l. Be careful not to cause a short circuit between the
For connecting a tuner output. speaker terminals.
3, AUX I, AUX 2 2. lf there is a short circuit in the speaker leads, the auto-
For connecting the output from any high level program matic protector shuts off the output power, and the
source requiring flat amplification to the high level input sound stops. In this case, turn the power switch to off
stage. Such a source could be a 8 track tape player or and repair the short circuit, then replace the protection
other source that has output of 140mV or more. fuse (3A).

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9. PROTECTOR (PROTECTION FUSE)
If there is a short circuit between the speaker terminals,
the output protection fuse will blow to shut off the output
power and the sound stops.
Replace the same type fuse (3A) after correcting the short
circuit.
IO. FUSE
Power fuse for this unit.
2A ... .... When your local power is 120V.
lA . . . . . . . Whenyourlocal poweris 2OO,22O,or 240V.
II. GND
For connecting a grounding wire.
No serious problem will occur if the unit is operated with-
out a grounding wire. However, connection of a grounding
wire is recommended from the viewpoints of safety and
noise reduction.
12. AC OUTLET (SWITCHED)
Controlled by the power switch, this outlet is capable of
delivering an AC power of up to 150W. Use this outlet
as the power supply for the tape deck.
r3. AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED)
This outlet is alive irrespective of the position of the power
switch and delivers an AC power of up to 200W. Use this
outlet as the power supply for the record player.
NOTE:
When your local power is l2OV, use these AC OUTLETS.
Otherwise, these OUTLES can not be used.
Keep the cover of them.
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LISTENING TO RADIO BROADCASTS
First, make sure that the tuner outputs are connected to the
TUNER teminals at the back of the amplifer.
(1) Set the FUNCTION selector to TUNER.
(2) With the MODE selector set to STEREO,turn the power
on and operate your tuner. Slowly turn the VOLUME control
clockwise.
(3) Tnrn the BALANCE control to adjust the sound level from
the speakers. Operate proper controls accordiirg to the sound
qualities heard through the speakers.
Note: Refer to "Owner-s Manual" supplied with your tuner.
TO PLAY A RECORD
LISTENING TO A STEREO RECORD
l. Set the function selector to PHONO I or PHONO 2.
2. Make certain the MODE SELECTOR is in the STEREO
position.
3. Adjust other controls as necessary.
LISTENING TO A MONAURAL RECORD
l. Set the function selector to PHONO I or PHONO 2.
2. Set the mode selector to MONO.
3. Adjust other controls as necessary.
BECORDING AND PLAY!NG BACK WITH
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CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER WITH RCA PLUGS
l. For recording, connect the connection cord (L) of the tape
deck LINE INPUT to the REC OUT terminal LEFT, and
tlre right cord (R) to RIGHT.
2. For playback, connect tlre connection cord (L) ofthe tape
decK LINE OUTPUT To the PLAY BACK terminal LEFT,
and the right cord (R) to RIGHT.
CONNECTING A TAPE RECORDER WHICH HAS A DIN
(RECORDING/PLAYBACK) TYPE CONNECTOR
Insert the connection cord from tape deck into the DIN
connector socket. You are now ready to record and play
hack.
HOW TO RECORD
l. Set the function selector to any source position as desired.
2. Set the tape deck to recording condition.
3. Simultaneous monitoring is possible if a 3-head tape deck
is used. Set the tape monitor switch to PLAY , then the
sound just recorded on the tape can be heard through
speakers. lf it is desired to listen to the sound directly
without monitoring, set the switch to off.
NOTE:
Refer to "TAPE MONITOR SWITCH OPERATION."
PLAYBACK OF RECORDED TAPES
l. Set the tape monitor switch to PLAY.
2. Set the tape deck to playback condition.
3. Adjust proper controls (volume, tone, etc.) as desired.
TAPE MONITOR SWITCH OPERATION (rig. al
I. SWITCH I& SWITCH 2 .....,.... SOURCE
a. You can hear the sounds before they are recorded.
b. You can record with two tape decks simultaneously.
2. SWITCH I .......... pLAy, SWTTCH 2 .......... souRCE
a. For playing back of the tape deck connected to TAPE l.
b. For simultaneous monitoring of the recorded sounds
with the tape deck connected to TAPE I while a
recording is being made with a tl.rree-head type tape
deck.
c. For dubbing from the tape deck connected to TAPE I
to the tape deck connected to TAPE 2.
d. You can hear the sounds before they are recorded
with the tape deck connected to TAPE 2.
e. ln this case, the signal source is the playback sound
of the tape deck connected to TAPE l.
3..SWITCH I .......... souRCE, SWITCH 2 .......... pLAy
a. For playing back of the tape deck connected to TAPE 2.
b. For sirnultaneous monitoring of the recorded sounds
with the tppe deck connected to TAPE 2 while a
rccording is being made with a three-head type tape
deck.
4. SWTTCH t'& SWITCH 2 .......... pLAy
a. For dubbing from the tape deck connected to TAPE I
to the tape deck connected to TAPE 2.
b. For sirnultaneous rnonitoring of the recorded sound
witlr the tape deck connecte<l to TAPE 2 while'L
A rccording is being made with a three-head type tape
deck,
c. You can hear the sounds after they are recrlrded with
tlre tape deck connectcd to TAPE l.
d. In this case, the signal source is tlre playback sound of
thc lape deck connected to TAPE l.
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HOW TO USE THE MICROPHONE EFFECTIVE.
LY
By connecting a microphone, the amplifier-speaker sys
tem can be used as a public address system. It is also
possible to mix microphone sound with a radio, record,
or other programs.
l. Before connecting a microphone, turn down the MIC
LEVEL.
2. Connect a microphone to the MIC input jack.
3. Turn the MIC LEVEL control clockwise to obtain the
desired microphone sound level.
NOTE:
If "howling" (acoustic feedback) occurs, move the micro
phone far away from the loudspeakers, or turn the
MIC LEVEL control down.
MlC MIXING RECORDING
l. Turn the MIC VOLUME control to obtain the
microphone sound level.
2. Adjust proper controls (VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, etc.)
as desired.
3. Pull the mic mixing switch to turn on.
4. Set the tape recorder to the recording condition.
NOTE:
l. The mic ntixing recording level is effected by control-
ling the VOLUME, BASS, or TREBLE controls.
2. The tape deck must be connected to the unit-s TAPE-2
(REC OUT) terminals on mic mixing recording.
3. A tape recorder must be connected to the RCA jacks
"REC OUT" and "TAPE PB" of the TAPE-2. Mic
mixing recording is not possible via the DIN connector
"Rec/PB".
HOW TO DUBB RECORDINGS
1. Set the tape monitor switch I to PLAY.
2. Set the tape deck connected to TAPE-(I) to playback
condition.
3. Set the tape deck connected to TAPE-(2) to recording
condition.
4. When the tape monitor switch 2 is set to SOURCE.
Playback sounds of the tape deck connected to TAPE-(l)
are recorded to the tape deck connected to TAPE-(2), and
itis possible to hear the sounds before they are recorded
to the tape deck connected to TAPE-(2).
desired
5. When the tape monitor switch 2 is set to PLAY.
Sounds are recorded as above, and simultaneous monitor-
ing is possible if a three-head type tape deck is used.
USING HEADPHONES
When headphones are plugged in and the speakers switch is
set to the OFF position, it is possible to listen privately
without disturbing others. ':
ABOUT SANYO
Sanyo is one of the world's largest manufacturers of quality
electronic equipment. Our products include television receiv-
ers, radios, high fidelity audio equipment, stereo equipment,
automobile stereo equipment, and tape recorders.

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