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Operating Instructions - Page 1
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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
XM-8ES XM-8ES Serial No. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Model No. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions - Page 2
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...should be sure to install this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
2EN For...disposal service or the shop where you have any questions or problems concerning...or battery. For details, see "Installation and Connection" (page 8). To ... the manufacturer's authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1... Sony Corporation.
The recycling of ...
Operating Instructions - Page 4
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Table of Contents
Features 3
Guide to Parts and Controls
Power Amplifier 5
Installation and Connection
Parts for Installation and Connection 8 Installation 8 Connection 9
Additional Information
Precautions 15 Maintenance 15 Specifications 16 Troubleshooting 17 Support Site 17
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Operating Instructions - Page 6
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... automatically fixed at 500 Hz - 5 kHz. Frequencies outside the range of HPF and LPF settings are filtered. • "BP" (band-pass): The range of frequency for midrange speaker...OUT 1
and 2 connectors. Signals output from all LINE
OUT connectors are unfiltered and not affected
by any FILTER settings.
• "THRU": Stereo output (through mode)
INPUT 1
LINE OUT 1
INPUT 2
LINE OUT 2
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Operating Instructions - Page 9
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...(earth) terminal of the car battery to prevent short circuits.
• When connecting and installing the input and output cables, keep them close together may generate interference noise. Notes on the...making connections • To connect to the terminals on the connector
panel and to adjust various settings, remove the top cover to access the control panel (top panel). • When you ...
Operating Instructions - Page 10
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... connect the REMOTE terminal to the ACC power supply of your car or use the signal sensing turn-on setting instead.
• Use a remote turn -on the car chassis. A loose connection may cause the amplifier...terminal
• Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead securely to a metal point on lead, set the TURN-ON switch to "REMOTE", then connect the remote output (REMOTE OUT) of your car audio ...
Operating Instructions - Page 11
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...high-level input connection depending on your car audio or DSP.
Low-level input connection
Set the INPUT VOLTAGE switch to "LOW" and connect the RCA extension cable (not supplied) from ...supplied)
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Car audio or DSP
INPUT 1 (L)
INPUT 2 (R)
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High-level input connection
Set the INPUT VOLTAGE switch to "HIGH" and use a speaker-wire-to-RCA adaptor (not supplied) to ...
Operating Instructions - Page 12
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... used when connecting this amplifier for more details about connection.
8-channel input
Set the INPUT MODE switch to your needs. • You can bridge CH 1/2, CH...CH 4 ɡ
CH 5 ɢ
CH 6 ɣ
CH 7 ɤ
CH 8 ɥ
* Connect to the operating instructions supplied with an impedance rating of your needs.
• You can bridge CH 1/2, CH 3/4, CH 5/6, and CH 7/8 of this...
Operating Instructions - Page 13
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... of 2 Ω - 8 Ω for more powerful output. When connecting another type of speaker, set the
FILTER to "LP" and the RANGE to the INPUT/LINE OUT connector using the connection cable ....or DSP
INPUT MODE
1-8
1+3/2+4
1-2/5-6 1-2
INPUT
4-channel input (summing mode)
Set the INPUT MODE switch to "1-2". Notes • Use speakers with an impedance rating of this...
Operating Instructions - Page 14
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..." (page 11). When bridging the amplifier channels, use a Y-cable (not supplied) to connect to the operating instructions supplied with an impedance rating of the channel to the appropriate settings according to your needs. • For how to set the
FILTER to "LP" and the RANGE to under "System Connection" (page 12).
Car...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
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...Operating Instruction, consult your car is parked in the following cases: - If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, ...there may be sure to test the protection circuits by covering the heat sink or connecting improper loads.
• If your nearest Sony ...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
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... ≤ 1% THD+N 165 W RMS × 8 Channels at 2 Ω and ≤ 1% THD+N Signal to change without notice.
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Specifications
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA.
accessories Package contents: Main unit (1) Parts for installation and connection (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to Noise: 76 dBA reference 1 Watt RMS
Circuit system: Class D Technology circuit Pulse power supply...
Operating Instructions - Page 17
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... are installed too
...Replace the fuse with your nearest Sony dealer. The sound is not securely
connected. -
When connecting the subwoofer, set...Support Site
If you may encounter with a new one. The ground (earth) lead is interrupted. The thermal protector has activated.
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The sound is too quiet. The INPUT SENS control setting is too low. - Troubleshooting...
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