User manual SONY SA-VA3

[. . . ] 10 About this model The SA-VA3 is a 5. 1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, "PRO LOGIC" and "Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3 Hooking up the system Connect the speaker system to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up. Subwoofer Front (Right) Center Front (Left) LINE IN Amplifier R L L FRONT CENTER R WOOFER OUT REAR Rear (Right) Rear (Left) Terminal (jack) connections 4 Notes · Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (­) terminals on the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus (+) and minus (­) terminals on the amplifier. [. . . ] · Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may become a source of noise. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. · Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifier's CENTER output terminal (which is for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital (AC-3)). · For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. Tip All striped wires are minus (­) in polarity, and should be connected to the minus (­) speaker terminals. 5 Positioning the speakers Location of each speaker Center Subwoofer Front (Left) Front (Right) Setting the speakers To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom four corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and rear speakers. Front/Rear speakers Center speaker Foot pads Setting the center speaker Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making sure it is completely level. Rear (Left) Rear (Right) Foot pads Each speaker should face the listening position. Better surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left and right of the television. The placement of rear speakers greatly depends on the configuration of the room. The rear speakers may be placed on both sides of the listening position A or behind the listening position B. Tips · Movies are best enjoyed in a room that produces no echoes (as in one with surrounding curtains). For details on the setting procedure, refer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. If color irregularity is observed. . . c Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity is observed again. . . c Place the speakers further away from the TV set. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the amplifier. 8 On placement · Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. · Do not place the speakers in locations that are: -- Extremely hot or cold -- Dusty or dirty -- Very humid -- Subject to vibrations -- Subject to direct sunlight Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your speaker system, check the following list and take the indicated measures. ·Make sure the volume on the amplifier has been turned up properly. ·Make sure the program source selector on the amplifier is set to the proper source. ·Check if any sound-enhancing functions have been activated on the amplifier. ·Make sure none of the audio components are positioned too close to the TV set. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. On cleaning Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. [. . . ] Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. On cleaning Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 9 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 20 - 150 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0. 8% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. SS-V230 Front and rear speakers Speaker system Speaker units Enclosure type Rated impedance Power handling capacity Maximum input power: Sensitivity level Frequency range Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Full range, magnetically shielded 5 × 9 cm (2 × 3 5/8 in. ), cone type Bass reflex 8 ohms 100 watts 86 dB (1 W, 1 m) 90 Hz - 20, 000 Hz Approx. [. . . ]