Page 2 - IMPORTANT; WARNING; WARNING; CAUTION; CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to a...
Page 4 - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
S001_En Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics G...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 TAD-M600 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. INTRODUCTION ...........................
Page 6 - INTRODUCTION; Inspiring the joy of listening; Features; Damping technology: Vibration-Absorber Technology
6 INTRODUCTION Inspiring the joy of listening Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL) grew from the spirit to discover technologies to perfectly recreate the pure sound of live performances with uncompromising craftsmanship. We have inherited our philosophy from Bart Locanthi—recognized ac...
Page 7 - BEFORE yOU START; Checking what’s in the box; Front panel; Power indicator; Power switch
7 TAD-M600 BEFORE yOU START Checking what’s in the box Please check that you have received the following supplied accessories in the accessory box. Controls and displays OFF ON (BALANCED) SPEAKERS INPUT A B Front panel Rear panel CLASS 2 WIRING 1 3 4 5 2 Power cord x 1 ' Spike bases x 4 ' Hexagon wr...
Page 8 - Installation; How to install; INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
8 Installation WARNING As the TAD-M600 is a large and heavy unit, make sure to move, unpack and install with four or more people. ' When installing, choose a level and flat surface that can sufficiently withstand the weight of this unit. Failure to do so ' could cause the unit to fall, resulting in ...
Page 9 - Adjusting the spike height
9 TAD-M600 Adjusting the spike height Remove the cover on the rear right leg of the TAD-M600 as indicated below. 1. INPUT (BALANCED) SPEAKERS CLASS 2 WIRING A B Insert the provided hexagon wrench and adjust the spike height so that the TAD-M600 does not wobble. 2. CLASS 2 WIRIN G Replace the cover r...
Page 10 - Connecting your equipment; Connecting to the Pre-Amplifier
10 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 conn...
Page 11 - Note
11 TAD-M600 Bi-wire connection The bi-wire connection uses two speaker cables on one amplifier to connect to the speaker’s low-frequency input terminal and high-frequency input terminal. In order to connect speakers to this unit using a bi-wire connection, the speakers must be bi-wiring compliant. A...
Page 12 - Connecting to the speaker system; How to connect the speaker system
12 Connecting to the speaker system CAUTION The input terminals of speaker systems have a negative (–) pole and a positive (+) pole. Make sure to align these poles ' correctly when connecting to the speaker terminals of the TAD-M600.Make sure to use speakers with an impedance of 4 ' Ω to 16 Ω . Use ...
Page 13 - Connecting the power cord; How to connect the power cord
13 TAD-M600 Connecting the power cord Once all connections have been made, plug in the power cord to a power outlet (AC 120 V). Although the power cord to the TAD-M600 is removable, do not attempt to use a power cord • other than the supplied cord. Connect the power plug to a power outlet and turn t...
Page 14 - TO BEgIN PLAyBACk; Before turning on the power
14 TO BEgIN PLAyBACk Before turning on the power Make sure that the input terminals and output terminals are securely connected. Playback Turn the volume knob of the Pre-Amplifier to its lowest setting. 1. Turn the Pre-Amplifier’s power on. 2. Turn the TAD-M600’s power on. 3. The power indicator wil...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTINg
15 TAD-M600 TROUBLESHOOTINg Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances bei...
Page 16 - SPECIFICATIONS; Amplifier Section; Power section/miscellaneous
16 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 ..............................
Page 17 - Maintenance
17 TAD-M600 To ensure long product life, avoid installing this unit in the following locations: Locations exposed to direct sunlight. • Humid or poorly ventilated areas. • Areas of extreme temperatures. • Areas with vibration. • Dusty or smoky areas. • Areas exposed to grease fumes, steam or heat (s...
Page 18 - TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC.
<SWTRF> <09G00001> <CRB3085-A> Printed in Japan TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan http://tad-labs.com Published by Pioneer Corporation. Copyright © 2009 TECHNICAL AUDIO DEVICES LABORATORIES, INC. All rights reserved.
