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HomeTheater
ActiveSpeakerSystem
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the A 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.
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the imit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
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INFORMATION
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. Howe\’er, 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Introduction |
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Overview............................................................................. |
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Identifying the Parts and Controls....................................... |
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Left-speaker operation panel/remote commander........... |
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Getting Started |
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Unpacking............................................................................ |
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Checking the supplied accessories................................. |
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Inserting the batteries into the remote commander......... |
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Hooking Up the System....................................................... |
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Positioning the speaker system...................................... |
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Notes on speaker connection......................................... |
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Connecting the speakers to video equipment................. |
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Basic Operations |
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Enjoying Surround Sound................................................. |
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Adjusting the Audio........................................................... |
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Advanced Operations |
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Enjoying Surround Sound with an External |
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Center Speaker................................................................... |
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Speaker configurations and their respective DOLBY |
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Troubleshooting..................................................... |
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On safety
•Operate the system only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
•Unplug the system from the wall outlet during extended periods of non-use. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
•Should any liquid or solid object fall into either speaker, unplug the system and have the system checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•For safety purposes, one blade of the power plug is wider than the other to allow connection to the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
Before turning on the power
Turn the speaker volume down.
To avoid damaging the speakers
•Keep the volume level to a moderate level since excessively high sound output may damage the speakers.
•Do not attempt to open or modify the speaker units or enclosures.
G>lor interference on nearby TVs
The speakers in this system are magnetically shielded to minimize electrical interference to nearby TV sets. Depending on your TV model, you may experience color interference during operation of the speaker system. If this happens, turn the TV off for 15 to 30 minutes, then turn it on again. If color interference persists, move the speakers further away from the TV set.
On instaliation
•Do not install the speakers near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
•Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat build up. Place the speakers at a location with adequate air circulation, and in a way that does not block the rear ventilation holes.
On cleaning the speaker cabinets
Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powder or solvents such as alcohol or benzine.
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet entitled "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS."
If you have any question or problem concerning your system that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Overview
The SA-VAl is a home-theater active speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic* decoder and super woofer speakers. This all-in-one, "Tail-boy" style speaker system features a freestanding tower design styled to match your iV. Other design features include easy connection to your video equipment and easy operation with the supplied remote commander, ensuring
maximum enjoyment of the true home theater sound this system provides.
Enhanced theater mode speaker system
The front speakers come with built-in center-channel speakers to provide true Dolby Pro Logic surround sound without the need for complicated s)rstem settings. This "enhanced theater mode speaker system" provides a clear center-signal sound image for accurate reproduction of centrally positioned sounds such as dialogue. Furthermore, by using the supplied rear speakers, you can obtain full surround sound that gives you the feeling of being in the movie itself. See "Enhanced theater mode speaker system" on the facing page for details.
DBR (Dynamic Bass Roar) super woofer system
To provide truly dynamic bass sound for full movie enjoyment, the SA-VAl uses SAW (Super Acousticallyloaded Woofer) type super woofers in the front speaker system. See "SAW (Super Acoustically-loaded Woofer)" on the facing page for details.
100-watt multi-drive amplifier system
The SA-VAl uses five ampliflers to independently drive the super woofers, center channel tweeters, front left and right speakers and rear speakers, achieving excellent sound separation.
Easy connection
The SA-VAl speaker system is designed for easy connections, including fast, one-touch connectors to connect front speakers and simple push-terminals to connect rear speakers with the front left speaker. You can also connect your TV simply with an audio connecting cord.
Easy operation
The simple, logical key layout of the supplied remote commander and the built-in operation panel on the left front speaker result in much easier operations than conventional AV systems.
Automatic power mode switching
Press the POWER switch and the SA-VAl enters READY mode. In this mode, the SA-VAl turns on automatically whenever an audio signal is input from a program source. If the audio signal is cut off, the SA-VAl's display automatically turns off after about 30 seconds, and after another two and a half minutes the SA-VAl returns to READY mode.
Three types of surround sound modes
— DOLBY, HALL and SIMULATED
Enjoy any of these surround sound modes provided by the SA-VAl (see page 10 for detaik).
Four DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes using an external amplified center speaker
Four DOLBY PRO L(5G1C modes are available when an amplified center speaker k connected to the left speaker's CENTER OUT jack (see page 14).
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the following patents: U.S number 3,959,590; Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. "Dolby","Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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A key point in obtaining maximum surround effect when playing sources with the Dolby Pro Logic surround sound system is the use of a center speaker. The center speaker makes dialogue and other centrally positioned sounds clearer and the sound image more unified. For this reason, true home theater systems use a center speaker equivalent in quality to the front speakers and positioned very close to the screen image.
With its "enhanced theater mode speaker system", the SA-VAl offers a simple, high-performance home theater system that produces high-quality center channel sound with only two ftont speakers.
In this system, high-frequency center channel sound is product by center channel tweeters, situated in the fiont left and right speakers and oriented inwards at an angle of
30** (see diagram), and low-frequency center channel sound is produced by mixing with front channel signak and reproduction through the front speakers. The result k a high-quality center sound with the same high quality as the front channel sound, and a superior, imified sound image for maximum surround sound effect.
The SA-VAl incorporates SAW-type super woofers in the fiont left and right speakers to form a DBR super woofer system. The SAW design features two inner chambers and a centrally-positioned super woofer drive unit. Through precise control of the acoustic characteristics of the front and rear chambers, the system reproduces ultra-low firequendes with high power and clarity.
The SA-VAl features a SAW-type super woofer in both left and right front speakers, produdng powerful sounds for impressive movie effects.
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