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TAD -M600 Owner's Manual

Monaural power amplifier

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Summary of Contents for TAD TAD-M600

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  • Page 2: Operating Environment

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle, is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR...
  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com IMPORTANT NOTICE RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT BELOW. THE NUMBERS ARE ON THE REAR. TAD-M600 MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE USE. D1-4-2-6-2*_A1_En WARNING This product is for general household purposes. Any This equipment is not waterproof.
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Thank you for buying this TAD product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 6: Introduction

    The monocoque chassis is constructed from 35 kg of cast iron in order to produce a massive and stable foundation. In addition, the TAD-M600 has adopted a wide-tread chassis structure by locating the legs on the outer edges of its body, further lowering its relative center of gravity.
  • Page 7: Before You Start

    Connect speakers with impedance of 4 Ω to 16 Ω. Power switch Press to turn the power on/off. Flip the switch to the right to turn the power on; flip the switch to the left to turn the power off. TAD-M600...
  • Page 8: Installation And Connections

    Leave 60 cm (2 ft.) open TAD-M600 CAUTION As the TAD-M600 emits a large amount of heat, do not place this unit on top of soft surfaces (such as carpeting or cushions) or in small spaces. How to install In order to improve sound quality and prevent damage to the floor or other installation surface, please use the accessory spike bases.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Spike Height

    Remove the cover on the rear right leg of the TAD-M600 as indicated below. INPUT (BALANCED) SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING Insert the provided hexagon wrench and adjust the spike height so that the TAD-M600 does not wobble. Replace the cover removed in step 1. TAD-M600...
  • Page 10: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment CAUTION Do not turn on the power switch to the TAD-M600 or the other components until all connections have been completed. We recommend that you place the speakers at the desired location before performing connections. Use commercially available speaker cables for connections.
  • Page 11: Bi-Wire Connection

    In order to connect speakers to this unit using a bi-wire connection, the speakers must be bi-wiring compliant. Align the High and Low wires correctly to connect. [An example of connections made to a speaker system with bi-wire connection terminals] Pre-Amplifier To balance output terminal To balance output terminal TAD-M600 TAD-M600 INPUT INPUT (BALANCED) (BALANCED)
  • Page 12: Connecting To The Speaker System

    How to connect the speaker system Connect the positive (+) terminal of the speaker system to the positive (+) terminal of the TAD-M600. Connect the negative (–) terminal of the speaker system to the negative (–) terminal of the TAD-M600.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Power Cord

    While muted, the power indicator will light red. The power indicator will turn yellow once the TAD-M600 is ready to be operated. • When not using the TAD-M600 for a long period of time (due to travel or other reasons), be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet. •...
  • Page 14: To Begin Playback

    Turn the Pre-Amplifier’s power on. Turn the TAD-M600’s power on. The power indicator will light red for eight seconds. The light will turn yellow once the TAD-M600 is ready to operate. Use the Pre-Amplifier’s volume knob to adjust the volume.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    The power cord is not connected to the AC Firmly plug in the power cord to the AC IN IN connector of the TAD-M600. connector. No sound output. The speaker cable is disconnected or is not Firmly connect the speaker cable.
  • Page 16: Specifications

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section Power output ........................600 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, T.H.D., 0.2 %, 4 Ω) 300 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, T.H.D., 0.2 %, 8 Ω) Rated distortion ......................Less than 0.03 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 300 W, 4 Ω) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network) ..................
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Do not use volatile chemicals such as paint thinner or benzenes, as these may corrode the surface of the panels. Do not use sprays such as insecticides around the TAD-M600. If you plan on using a chemical cleaning cloth, read the precautionary statements of the chemical cleaning cloth before using.
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2009 TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. All rights reserved. TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan http://tad-labs.com Printed in Japan <SWTRF> <09G00001> <CRB3085-A>...