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Home Theater
Active Speaker System
Operating instructions
SA-VA15
© 1995 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 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
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This equipment has been tested and |
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found to comply with the limits for a |
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Class B digital device, pursuant to Part |
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15 of the FCC Rules. |
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These limits are designed to provide |
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reasonable protection against harmful |
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interference in a residential installation. |
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This equipment generates, uses, and can |
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radiate radio frequency energy and, if |
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not installed and used in accordance |
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with the instructions, may cause |
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harmful interference to radio |
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communications. However, there is no |
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guarantee that interference will not |
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occur in a particular installation. If this |
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equipment does cause harmful |
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interference to radio or television |
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reception, which can be determined by |
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turning the equipment off and on, the |
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user is encouraged to try to correct the |
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interference by one or more of the |
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-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 change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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-VA15
Serial No.
For the customers in Canada
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing a Sony speaker system.
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
About This Manual
The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the left speaker. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the left speaker.
•The following icons are used in this manual:
Indicates that you can use the remote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier.
This speaker system incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround System.*
*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877. “Dolby ,” the double-D symbol aand “Pro Logic” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 4
Getting Started
Precautions 6
Unpacking 6
Installing the Speaker Stands 7
Choosing the Best Location 7
Speaker System Hookups 8
Audio Component Hookups 9
Home Theater Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound 10
Adjusting the Surround Sound 11
Adjusting the Sound 12
Using an External Center Speaker 12
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 13
Specifications 13
Glossary 14
Index 14
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Overview
The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers. Its design features include easy connection to your current TV/VCR setup. You can connect this speaker system without having to reconnect the cords of your TV and VCR. Also, you don't have to connect a center speaker to optimize the surround effects. Easy operation via the supplied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the hometheater sound this system provides.
Three different types of surround sound accommodate a variety of program sources
Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) mode
Lets you enjoy superb theater-like presence and surround effects in your home when playing back video software encoded with the Dolby Surround system.
HALL surround mode
Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an openair stadium. Ideal for maximum enjoyment of broadcasts of sporting events like football.
SIMULATED surround mode
Creates simulated stereo surround effects from monaural sound sources, like old movies or monaural TV shows.
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Overview
Built-in center speakers let you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound
The use of a center speaker is a key factor in obtaining a full surround effect when playing sources encoded with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system. Center speakers in a movie theater make central sounds, such as dialogue, clearer and create a unified sound image.
Normally, you have to install a center speaker separately, but this speaker system makes it easy to set up a high-performance home theater system by incorporating a high-quality center speaker system into the front speakers.
In addition, rear speakers are also provided with this system to create a complete home-theater that lets you enjoy the maximum surround effect.
Top view
Center channel tweeters
Front view
Full range unit |
Center channel |
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tweeters |
Full range unit |
Dynamic Bass Roar (DBR) super woofer system provides theater-like bass sound
To provide a theater-like experience complete with dynamic bass sounds, this speaker system incorporates the Super Acoustically-loaded Woofer (SAW) design (see below) in the left and right front speakers to form a DBR super woofer system.
Chamber
Drive unit
Main duct 
What is the SAW design?
The SAW design features a centrally-positioned woofer drive unit, two chamber construction, and a long main duct. Through precision control of the acoustics of the two chambers, the unit can reproduce powerful ultra low frequencies without muddiness.
In addition, we also included two super woofer modes designed to bring the dynamic bass sounds found in movie theaters (mode 1) and concert halls (mode 2) to your living room.
Super woofers
Rear speakers
How the center speaker works
The front left and right speakers are equipped with center channel tweeters (see above) angled inwards at 30° to reproduce high-frequency center channel sounds. Lowfrequency center channel sounds are mixed with the front channel signals and reproduced through the front left and right full range units. This design produces a high-quality centralized sound image for the center channel which exactly matches the quality of the front channel sound to provide superior sound quality and a unified sound image without a cumbersome external center speaker.
Power turns on and off automatically
The speakers turn on automatically when a sound signal is input and turn off when you've finished watching a program and the sound signal goes out. So you don't have to bother using the power switch every time you use the system.
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