4-226-572-11(1)
Micro Satellite
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SA-VE230 Serial No.
SA-VE230
©2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION
Use of this appliance with some systems may
present a shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any
units which have the following marking located
near output, “WARNING! HAZARDOUS
ENERGY!......”
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Table of Contents
Hooking up the system ......................... 4
Positioning the speakers........................ 6
Listening to the sound ........................... 7
Adjusting the sound .............................. 7
Precautions .............................................. 8
Troubleshooting ..................................... 9
Specifications ........................................ 10
About this model
The SA-VE230 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.
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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.
Front (Right)
LINE IN
Subwoofer Center
Front (Left)
WOOFER OUT
Terminal (jack) connections
Amplifier
CENTER
FRONT
R
R
L
L
REAR
Rear (Left)Rear (Right)
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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.
• Make sure all connections are firm. 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)). No bass will output from the subwoofer if you do.
• 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.
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Positioning the
speakers
Location of each
speaker
Center
Subwoofer
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.
Center speakerFront/Rear speakers
Front
(Left)
Rear
(Left)
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.
Place the subwoofer on either side of the
television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of
the TV set.
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).
• Music (especially classical music) is best enjoyed
in a room that produces some echo.
Front
(Right)
Rear
(Right)
Foot pads
Setting the center speaker
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV
set, making sure it is completely level.
Foot pads
Setting other speakers
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the
speakers, use the optional WS-FV10,
WS-TV10, or WS-WV10 speaker stand
(available only in certain countries).
WS-FV10 WS-TV10
Tip
WS-WV10
(for rear speakers)
The height of the front speakers should be adjusted
to about the center of the TV screen.
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Listening to the sound
LEVEL MODE
MOVIE
POWER
MIN MAX
POWER POWER indicator
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin playing the program source.
MUSIC
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the
subwoofer
LEVEL MODE
MOVIE
POWER
MIN MAX
MUSIC
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.
2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The POWER indicator on the subwoofer
lights up in green.
3 Play the program source.
LEVEL MODE
1 Set MODE according to the program
source as follows:
Source MODE
DVD, LD, video cassette, MOVIE
or other video source
MD, CD, cassette tape, MUSIC
or other audio source
2 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program
source.
Notes
• Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound
may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such
distortion occurs, turn off those functions.
• To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the
subwoofer volume too high.
• The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode
rather than in MUSIC mode. Therefore, if you
change the mode to MOVIE while listening to
some sources that do not include the bass sound,
you may not be able to get the effect.
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Setting your amplifier
to enjoy movies
Precautions
For the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
If your amplifier is connected internally or
externally with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)
processor, you should use the setup menus
for the amplifier to specify the parameters of
your speaker system.
See the table below for the proper settings.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
Speaker setup
For Set to
Front speakers SMALL
Center speaker SMALL
Rear speakers SMALL
Subwoofer ON (or YES)
Other setup
Menu Set to
LFE MIX* –10 dB
BASS BOOST** ON
* Low Frequency Effect
**A function that reinforces the bass sound
For the Dolby Pro Logic
If your amplifier is connected internally or
externally with a Dolby Pro Logic processor,
you should set the surround effect mode to
“NORMAL” on the amplifier for your
particular speaker system.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
On safety
• Before operating the system, be sure that the
operating voltage of the system is identical with
that of your local power supply.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not
to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull the cord by grasping the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the
system, unplug the system’s power cord and have
the system checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the
qualified service shop.
On operation
• Do not drive the speaker system with a
continuous wattage exceeding the maximum
input power of the system.
• If the polarity of the speaker connections are not
correct, the bass tones will be weak and the
position of the various instruments obscure.
• Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker
terminals may result in a short-circuit.
• Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid
damaging the speaker system.
• The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not
attempt to remove the grille on the speaker
system. If you try to remove it, you may damage
the speaker.
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.
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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
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.
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with your
speaker system, check the following list and
take the indicated measures. If the problem
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound from the speaker
system.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•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 headphones are connected. If
they are, disconnect them.
There is distortion in the subwoofer sound
output.
•Check if any sound-enhancing functions
have been activated on the amplifier. If
they have, turn them off.
There is hum or noise in the speaker
output.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure none of the audio components
are positioned too close to the TV set.
The sound has suddenly stopped.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made. Contact between bare
speaker wires at the speaker terminals
may cause a short-circuit.
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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 Full range, magnetically
Speaker units 5 × 9 cm (2 × 3 5/8 in.),
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power: 100 watts
Sensitivity level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 90 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 70 × 151 ×
Mass Approx. 550 g (1 lb 3 oz)
SS-CN230 Center speaker
Speaker system Full range × 2,
Speaker units 5 × 9 cm (2 × 3 5/8 in.),
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power: 120 watts
Sensitivity level 88 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 90 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 301 × 70 ×
Mass Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)
shielded
cone type
7
126 mm (2
including front grille
each
magnetically shielded
cone type
126 mm (11
5 in.), including front
grille
/8 × 6 × 5 in.),
7
/8 × 2 7/8 ×
SA-WMS230 Subwoofer
System
Speaker system Active subwoofer,
Speaker unit Woofer: 16 cm (6
Enclosure type Advanced SAW type
Continuous RMS power output
(8 ohms, 20 - 150 Hz, 0.8 % THD)
Reproduction frequency range
High frequency cut-off frequency
Input
LINE IN (input pin jack)
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumptions 45 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 × 385 ×
Mass Approx. 10.5 kg
magnetically shielded
cone type
50 W
28 Hz - 200 Hz
200 Hz
385 mm (8
1
15
/4 in.), including
front grille
(23 lb 2 oz)
3
1
/8 × 15 1/4 ×
Supplied accessories
Foot pads (20)
Audio connecting cords (2 phono to 2 phono) (3)
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono)
(1)
Speaker connecting cords, 10 m
Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
(32 ft 9
(8 ft 2
3
/4 in.) (2)
1
/2 in.) (3)
/8 in.),
10
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