Sony SA-VA29 User Manual

3-864-086-12(1)

Home Theater
Active Speaker System

Operating Instructions

SAVA-29

is; 1998 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock

hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or

moisture.

A

CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK)

MO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

A

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.

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.

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 reloc.ite the reci'O. ing
an ten n.i

- Increase the separation between the
equipment and recei\ er.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to

which the recei\ er is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expsressly approx ed 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. SAVA-29

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.

Precautions

On safety

• Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the speaker
system and have it checked by
qualified personnel before operating

it any further.

On power sources

• AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.

• Before operating the speakers, check

that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate on the rear of the speakers.

• The speakers are not disconnected

from the AC power source (mains) as
long as they are connected to the wall
outlet, ex en if the speakers

Ihemseix es h.n i' been turned oft.

• If YOU are not going to use the
speakers for a long time, be sure to
diseonneet the speakers from the xvall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power
cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.

• One blade of the plug is wider than

the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, contact

your dealer.

On placement

• Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or

built-in cabinet.

• Do not place the speakers near heat

sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.

• Good ventilation is essential to
prevent internal heat buildup. Place
the speakers in a location with
adequate air circulation, and in a way
that does not block the rear
ventilation holes.

On cleaning

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.

If you have any question or problem
concerning your speaker system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Welcome!

Table OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the Sony
speaker system.
The SAVA-29 is a home theater acti\’e
speaker system incorporating a Dolby

Pro Logic decoder, 5.1-channel input

jacks, internal/external center speakers

and sub woofer speakers.

This system is easy to setup and allow's

you to enjoy five different types of
surround sound, accommodating a
variety of program sources.

About This Manual

Before operating the unit, please read
this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.

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

—M- remote to do the task.

Indicates hints and tips for
making the task easier.

Getting Started

Unpacking 4
Speaker System Hookups 5
Other Components Hookups 7

5.1-channel Input Hookups 8
Choosing the Best Location 8
Using the Internal Center Speakers 9
Turning the Speaker System On and Off 9

Home Theater Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound 10
Adjusting the Surround Sound 11
Adjusting the Sound 12
Adjusting the Volume with a Sony TV Remote 12

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 13
Specifications 14
Glossary 15

Index Back cover

This speaker system incorporates the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround System.*

Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D
symbol DD and "PRO LOGIC" are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check thiit \ ou recei\ ed the following items with vonr
speaker system:

• External center speaker SS-CN15VA (1)

• Rear speaker SS-SRl 71 (2)

• Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1)

• Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m (1)

• Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2)

• Audio connecting cord, 1.5 n\ (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-J59 (1)

• Sony size-AA (R6) batteries (2)

• Speaker bases (2)

• Wood screws (8)

• Foot pads (4)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries with the terminals
matched to the + and - on the battery compartment.
When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor II
on the front speaker (left).

Attaching the supplied foot pads to the external center speaker

To place the external center speaker on vour TV set,
attach the supplied foot pads to the hottom of the
speaker, one in each of the tour corners. Make sure

that the speaker stands flat on top of the TV.

Foot pads

Do not place the speaker on top of a TV set which is smaller
than the speaker.

When to replace batteries

Under norma! use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
speakers, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.

Installing the speaker bases

Be sure to install the supplied speaker bases before you
use the speakers.

1 Use a screw driver to fasten the bases to the

bottom of the speakers with the supplied wood

2 Make sure the bases are securely attached and

stand the speaker upright.

Speaker System Hookups

This section dc'scnlx'S how tc' connect the speaker s\ stem to \ oui' TV nnd V'CR.

Getting Started

The arrow indicates signal flow'.

To disconnect the cord, pull the connectrir out while

pressing the release tab. Newer pull the cord itself.

STEP 2

Connecting the external center
speaker

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t'xlrrnal crnloi' spoakt'i .

Insert the stripped wires into the speaker
terminals.

External center speaker Front speaker (left)

IMPEDANCE
USE 8-1611

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EXTERNAL CENTER SPEAKER

Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals {e.g., use
the solid-color wire to connect + to +, and use the
striped vN'ire to connect - to -). If the connections are
rev ersed (+ to • ), the sound will lack bass.

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