Sony SA-NA9ES Operating Instructions

Active Subwoofer System

Caisson de graves actif

4-289-035-11(2)

SA-NA9ES

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

English

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

For customers in the United States Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.

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.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and / or peripherals.

For customers in Europe Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Warning The AC power cord is not intended to be used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

For customers in Europe and Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

Index to speaker parts

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Front

Rear

CUT OFF FREQ

With the grille frame attached* Front

Front woofer unit

Enclosure

ENCLOSURE TYPE

LEVEL

Front grille frame

AC INLET

POWER

POWER indicator

Rear woofer unit

SPEAKER IN terminals

LINE OUT/IN jacks

PHASE

POWER SAVE

Rear

Rear grille frame

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Index to speaker parts

Note on usage

Do not touch the diaphragm of either woofer unit.

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The color and appearance (grain patterns) may vary among the enclosures because

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natural wood is used. Depending on lighting conditions, the enclosures may look different, but this does not indicate damage.

*1 Before attaching the grille frame, confirm its correct mounting orientation. When

attaching, press above the pin to firmly secure it. If the grille frame is protruding outward (it will not come off), push it all the way in. Attaching the grille frames is recommended even when not using the speakers in order to protect them from damage. The speakers can be enjoyed with the grille frames attached, but superior performance can be achieved by removing the grille frames. When removing the grille frame, take care not to bend or distort its shape excessively.

Setting the speakers

Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a subwoofer (below 200 Hz) comes from, you can install the subwoofer wherever you like in your room. To obtain better bass reproduction, install the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance will not occur. You can obtain sufficient heavy bass reproduction from a single subwoofer. However, using multiple subwoofers will yield more effective bass reproduction.

Notes

Install the subwoofer vertically, 30 cm (12 in) away from walls.

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Do not place any object on the subwoofer or sit on it.

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Install the subwoofer near your front speaker.

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For safety, install the subwoofer on a flat and firm floor.

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If the subwoofer is installed in the center of a room, the bass may be extremely weakened.

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Move the subwoofer away from the center of the room or install it near a bookshelf, etc.

Take care to avoid any possible injury on the corners of the subwoofer.

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Do not place bound or folded cords which are connected to your TV/

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other video devices behind the subwoofer. Video noise may occur.

Do not place the subwoofer in the following locations:

In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight

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In places subject to excessive dust and dirt

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In places subject to high humidity

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Near source components (CD players, record players, etc.)

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Use caution when placing the subwoofer on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished,

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etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result.

Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc.)

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Magnetic cards may fail due to the magnets in the woofer units.

Near televisions

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The subwoofer is not magnetically shielded. Therefore, if you use the subwoofer near CRT-based televisions, color shading occurs on the TV screen. If color shading occurs, turn off the TV, then turn it on again after 15 or 30 minutes. If the color shading persists, increase the distance between the subwoofer and TV.

Connection using an audio connecting cord (not supplied)

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This subwoofer

Amplifier

Signal flow

Audio connecting cord (not supplied)

Connection using speaker cords (not supplied)

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This subwoofer

Amplifier

Binding post

Speaker cords (not supplied)

Selecting the amplifier

Excessive sound volume may damage the speakers, so be aware of the position of the volume level knob on the amplifier and avoid excessive input.

Connecting to the amplifier

Use the LINE IN jacks or the SPEAKER IN terminals of the subwoofer when you connect the amplifier.

If your amplifier has one of the following types of output jacks, connect the LINE IN jack

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and the amplifier’s jack using the supplied audio connecting cord.

MONO OUT jack

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MIX OUT jack

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SUBWOOFER output jack(s)

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SUPER WOOFER output jack(s)

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If your amplifier does not have the above mentioned output jacks, connect the speaker

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terminals of the amplifier to the SPEAKER IN terminals instead.

Before you get started

Turn off the power of the amplifier and the subwoofer before making any connection.

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Use the audio connecting cords that are supplied to the respective equipment. If there are

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not enough audio connecting cords to make the necessary connections, you need to purchase some optional audio connecting cords.

Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid noise.

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Connection using an audio connecting cord (not

supplied)

Connect the MONO OUT jack of your amplifier to the LINE IN jack of the subwoofer with the audio connecting cord (not supplied).

Note

If the output level of your amplifier is not high enough, the sound may not be loud enough. In this case, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier directly to the SPEAKER IN terminals of the subwoofer.

When using two or more subwoofers

This subwoofer

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Connection using speaker cords (not supplied)

Connect the SPEAKER IN R terminals to the right speaker terminals of the amplifier, and connect the SPEAKER IN L terminals to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier.

Note

Tighten each binding post securely. Periodically checking the tightness of the binding posts is recommended to prevent them from becoming loose as time passes.

When using two or more subwoofers

Install the subwoofers on both the left and right sides. Connect the terminals of the right subwoofer and the front right speaker to the right speaker terminals of the amplifier, and connect the terminals of the left subwoofer and the front left speaker to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier.

Front right speaker

Amplifier

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This subwoofer

(Right)

Amplifier

Another subwoofer

This subwoofer (Left)

Front left speaker

Speaker cords (not supplied)

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