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3-864-086-12(1)
Home Theater
Active Speaker System
Operating Instructions
SAVA-29
is; 1998 by Sony Corporation
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Us(.‘ tlu' slippllrki spcNlkt'l' Corel i2.^ ni) to konni'Ct the
t'xlrrnal crnloi' spoakt'i .
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker
terminals.
External center speaker Front speaker (left)
IMPEDANCE
USE 8-1611
'i*
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.
(Continued)
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Getting Started
STEP3 Connecting the rear speakers
Uso tlio supplied spe.iker eoi ds (10 m) to eoniieet the
lett iind right reur spenkers.
Insert the stripped w ires into the speaker
terminals.
striped wire to connect - to -). If the connections are
reversed (+ to -), the sound will lack bass.
If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE
After making the connecticm as sliown aho\ e, turn up
the volume on the 1 \'. Use this speaker s\ stem's
\ ohime control for regular wdume adjustment.
Turning down the \ olume on the TV reduces the
AUDIO OUT signal lev el and mav cause a loss in
sound quality and/or activate the auto-power off
function (see page h).
For the best possible sound (or if your TV only has a monaural AUDIO OUT jack, or no AUDIO OUT jacks)
Connect the speaker sy stem directly to your VCR or
cable box.
The following connections suppress noise from the TV
and let you enjoy high-quality sound.
1 Connect your VCR or cable box to the 1 IN jacks on
the front speaker (left).
2 Connect your TV to the 1 OUT jacks on the front
speaker (left).
TV Front speaker (left)
For customers in Canada
Use only the supplied SS-SR171 Rear Speakers for
connection to the REAR SPEAKER terminal.
STEP 4
If the audio and video output terminals on your TV
and VCR are already connected, and your TV has
stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you can start enjoying
surround sound simply by connecting the speaker
system to your TV as shown below.
Important
If your TV has an on/off switch for its internal speaker, set
this to off, and enjoy the sound from this speaker system. It
not, set the volume on your TV to minimum.
Connecting your TV
Front speaker (left)
Do not connect any component other than youi TV to the
1 OUT jacks on the front speaker (left).
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If you have a Sony XBR^ series TV or Sony Projection TV equipped with a speaker switch (For U.S. and Canadian customers only)
If vour Sony XBR’ series TV or I’rojection TV is
compatible with SAVA series speakers, you can use the
TV's menu and remote control functions to operate this
speaker system.
For details, see the operating instructions supplied
with your TV.
Be sure to connect the 1 IN jacks on the front speaker
(left) to the TV's FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks if you
make this connection.
Getting Started
Other Components Hookups
Since this speaker system has an internal amplifier and
preamplifier, you can output signals directly from
components, such as CD players, DVD (2 ch) players,
LD players, etc.
CD, DVD, LD, etc.
Front speaker (left)
1 Use an optional CONTROL S cord to connect the
CONTROL S TV IN jack on the front speaker (left)
to the CONTROL S OUT jack on the back of the TV.
XBR^ series TV or
Projection TV Front speaker (left)
CONTROL S
rTtPP
(Sold separately)
2 Follow the instructions supplied with your TV to set
it to operate this speaker system.
STEPS Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from the front speaker to a
wall outlet. The STANDBY indicator on the front
speaker (left) lights red.
Note
Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined
amplification from the component and the speaker's internal
amplifier may damage the speakers.
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Getting Started
5.1-channel Input Hookups
I'his spiMkor sN'stom is equipped with 5. l-cliunnel
input (5.1 CH IN) jacks. Bv connecting \ our DVD
player or other digital \'ideo source through a multi
channel decoder (e.g., Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder,
DTS decoder) to these jacks, you can enjoy theaterquality Multi-Channel Surround sound in your own
home. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
your Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc., for details on
the 5.1-channel input hookups.
Audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1 CH IN FRONT and REAR jacks
White (L)
Red (R)
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)
Two for the 5.1 CH IN CENTER and WOOFER jacks
Black с=ГШгз=
DVD player
incorporating
White (L)
Red (R)
Black
Choosing the Best Location
Front speakers
To obtain high sound qualit\' and a proper sound
image from the front speakers, place the speaker with
the built-in operation panel to the left of your TV and
the other to the right of \ our TV.
For the best sound image, place the left and right
speakers within 2.5 m (8 ft) of each other and
equidistant from the TV.
2.5 m (8 ft) max
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Rear speakers
Place the rear speakers so that they face directly across
from each other about 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 ft) above the
listener's ear.
60 - 90 cm m
(2-3 ft) JT
Caution
Before disconnecting the AC power cord of the front speaker
(left), turn off the system.
Setting the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
Specify the speaker type in the decoder's display as
below:
Specify
front speaker size
center speaker size
rear speaker size
sub woofer selection
by selecting
LARGE
LARGE
SMALL
YES
To enjoy theater-quality Multi-Channel Surround sound
i’ress INPUT ropccTtedly on the operation panel until "3.1
CH IN” appears in the dispUtv or press INI^UT S.l on the
remote.
Note
When 5.1-channel input Is silectr'd, the I’RO 1 (K,lt ,
nil Л1TR, HAU , SI ADIL VI and CAMI surround modes
tit* not turution.
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Getting Started
Using the Internal Center Speakers
Using the built-in center speakers to enjoy
surround sound without the external center
speaker
The SAVA-29 provides a center speaker in each of the
front speakers, enabling yon to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic
Surround and Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound without the
external center speaker.
The left and right front speakers are equipped with
center channel tweeters (see below) angled at 30° to
reproduce high-frequency center channel sounds.
Low-frequency center channel sounds are mixed with
the front channel signals and reproduced through the
left and right front full range units.
Turning the Speaker System On and Off
Press l/(!) on the remote or the front speaker (left).
The front speaker ON(GREEN)/READY indicator
lights green.
Power turns on and off automatically
(Auto power on/off function)
You do not need to turn the speaker system on every
time you use it. Three minutes after the sound source
goes off (when you turn off the TV, or the currently
playing video/laserdisc ends), the speakers turn off
automatically and the ON(GREEN)/READY indicator
turns red.
The speakers turn on by themselves the next time you
turn on the TV or start playback from the VCR.
If you press l/c!) when the speakers are on
The speakers switch to standby mode (the
ON(GREEN)/READY indicator goes off), and the auto
power on/off function turns off. In this case, press l/Cl)
again to turn the speakers on.
Rear
speakers
Use a screwdriver to remove the screw holding the
CENTER SPEAKER button cover in place. Then
depress the CENTER SPEAKER button. This switches
signal output from the EXTERNAL CENTER
SPEAKER terminal to the internal center speakers.
Note
The auto power on/off function does not function when 5.1channel input is selected.
Adjusting the contrast of the display
window
You can dim the display or turn it off, according to
your preference.
Press DIMMER on the remote a few times until the
display mode you want appears.
The display returns to full brightness.temporarily
when you press one of the buttons on the remote.
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Home Theater Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound
You cun tuke ud\ <intui;o ot the speukor's surround
sound cupubilitv simple bv choosing u surround mode
according to the t\ pe of progrini you are watching.
This system is prox ided with five different surrouncH
modes:
PRO LOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic) surround mode
Reproduces superb theatre-like presence and surround
effects from video software encoded with Dolby
Surround.
THEATER surround mode
Creates a theater-like environment in your iiving room
by adding the acoustic refiections of a Theater to
decoded Doiby Surround signais.
HALL surround mode
Reproduces the acoustics of a rectanguiar concert haii.
ideai for soft, acoustic sounds, or for giving an extra
punch to debates and press conferences.
STADIUM surround mode
Provides a sense of presence simiiar to that of an open-
air stadium. Ideal for maximum enjoyment of
broadcasts of sporting events iike footbail.
GAME surround mode ,
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game
software.
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1 Press I/O.
The ON/RPADY indicator lights (green) and the
speakers turn on.
2 Press INPUT 1 or 2 on the remote or INPUT on
the operation panel to select the program source.
For example, if you connected your VCR to the I
IN jacks, select INPUT 1.
The selected program source appears in the
display.
3 Start playback on the program source.
4 Press either PRO LOGIC, THEATER, HALL,
STADIUM, or GAME on the remote, or
SURROUND on the operation panel a few times,
according to the program you want to enjoy.
You can adjust the sound for each individual
surround mode. (See "Adjusting the Surround
Sound" on page 11 and "Adjusting the Sound" on
page 12.)
Program PRO LOGIC THEATER HALL STADIUM
Recent ^
movies
Concerts,
music
Sports
Old movies,
monaural
TV
programs
Video
games
Education
programs,
news
•
• • •
• • •
To listen without surround effects
Press SUR OFF on the remote, or press
SURROUND on the operation panel a few times
until "SUR OFF" is displayed.
GAME SUR OFF
• •
• •
•
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MUTING-
I/Ò STANDBY READY indicator
INPUT
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ON(GREEN)/
Remote
Sensor Q
MASTER
VOL +/-
5 Press MASTER VOL + or ~ to adjust the volume.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote.
To restore the sound, press MUl’lNG again.
Notes
• Some \ ideos and laser discs may include Dolby Pro LtTgic
Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package.
• The surround modes do not function when 5.1-channel
input is selected.
• I o lmt)o\ pro logic sii rrtnind niode when pLn ing \ i>ur
l)\’l), select I \ I’L 1.2 on the opi-ralion panel l'I' reirmte
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Adjusting the Surround Sound
Although this speaker svstoni is hictorv preset to
pro\ ide bulnnced surround sound witliout .idjustment,
\'ou can adjust the \ olume of each speaker and the
delay time to accommodate the conditions in your
lix’ing room or \'our individual preference.
Home Theater Operations
Notes
• Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOI., CLNTER+/-,
RLAR+/-, or BALANCL I. or R cancels the test tone.
• The \ olume le\ el ot the center and rear speakers cannot be
adjusted u hen the 5.1-channel input is selected. The test
tone is emitted to allow you to check the speaker
placement. To adjust the volume le\ el, use your DVD or
Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder, etc.
CENTER +/-
BALANCE L/R
X
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REAR +/TEST TONE
QJ (X) (ZE)
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DELAY
Adjusting the speaker volume
The test tone feature lets you adjust the volume of the
sound coming from each speaker to the same level, so
that the surround sound will be even and natural.
Make the following adjustments from your listening
position.
1
Select the surround mode you want to adjust.
2
Press TEST TONE on the remote.
A test tone is emitted from eada speaker in the
following sequence:
When you select PRO LOGIC or THEATER
> Front (L) Center Front (R) —' i
■ Rear i I
When you select HALL, STADIUM or GAME
*" > Front I
I
" Rear * I
3 Adjust the volume levels so that the test tone from
each speaker is at the same volume level from
your listening position:
To adjust the level press
between the right and left
front speakers
of the center speaker’
of the rear speaker
BALANCE Lor R
CENTKR + or REAR + or -
Adjusting the delay time
By adjusting the delay time, you can enhance the
spatial characteristics of the sound to obtain a theater
like presence regardless of the size caf your room. If the
rear speakers are close to your listening position,
choose a longer delay time.
You can adjust the settings individually for PRO
LOGIC, THEATER, HALL, STADIUM, and GAME.
Note
The delay time cannot be adjusted for the PRO LOGIC
(3 STEREO) mode.
1 Select the surround mode.
2 Playback a program.
3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the
current delay time.
4 Press DELAY a few times to choose the delay time
you prefer, either 15, 20, or 30 ms.
The factory setting is 20 ms.
The delay time adjustment for the selected mode
is stored in memory.
Setting the center mode
In PRO LOGIC or THEATER surround mode, you can
choose from 4 different center modes: NORMAL,
WIDE, 3 STEREO, or PHANTOM. For normal use,
select NORMAL or WIDE mode. When you use the
supplied external center speaker, we recommend using
WIDE mode.
To select the mode that you want, follow the procedure
below.
CUD
* You can adjust the center speaker \olunie le\ el in the
PRO LOGIC and TULATLiR surrounct modes onl\.
4 Press TEST TCDNF. on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
I'he adjustment levels for the selected mode are
stored in memory.
SURROUND CENTER MODE
1 Press SURROUND on the front speaker (left) to
choose PRO LOGIC or THEATER.
2 Press CENTER MODE on the front speaker (left) a
few times until the center mode v(hi want appears
in the displax .
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Home Theater Operations
Note
\\ lu'ii iisiiiv; the internal center speaker, \ ou eaiini't I’iani;e
the center mode seltin'’.
Adjusting the Sound [T]
AMthoiigli this spoiiker s\'Stom's sound qu<ilit\’ is preadjustod at the factory, you can cliange the settings, as
\ ou like, for each surrinind mode indiyidiialh . The
adjusted settings remain stored for the respecti\ e
surround mode until you change them.
lD'UDUD
Adjusting the Volume with a Sony TV Remote
Set the \'Ol.UMl: S^ NCI IRO sw itch on the front
speaker (left) to ON. h ou can then adjust the x'olume
with the TV remote supplied with \ our Sony
tele\ isir'n. In this case, set the TV internal speakers to
■■OIF."
Front speaker (left)
t0
VOLUME SYNCHRO
BALANCE L/R
BASS +/-
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SUB WOOFER
MODE (1, 2, OFF)
TREBLE +/-
Ig
1 Playback a program and choose a surround mode.
2 Make the following sound adjustments according
to your preference and/or the type of program
you are watching.
To
select the sub woofer
mode
adjust the sub woofer
level
adjust the bass level
adjust the treble level
adjust the balance
* SUB WOOFFR MODE I provides powerful bass
sound ideal for movies. SUB WOOFER MODE 2
provides a more subtle effect designed for music.
** Since BAl.ANCE l_ and R control sound from the
front speakers, thev have little effect on DOl.Bh' PRO
LOGIC when the source software has a high
proportion of center-channel sound.
press
SUB WOOFER MODE 1,2
or OFF*
S.WOOFER + or -
BASS + or TREBLE + or BALANCE L or R**
Note
This function only operates with a Sony TV. You cannot
control the \ okime of this speaker system with a TV remote
from another manufacturer.
In the following cases, set the VOLUME SYNCHRO switch to OFF
• When your television is made by Sony but you
cannot sw'itch the internal speakers off.
• When you do not wish to adjust the x’olume of this
speaker system with the TV remote.
If your television is a Sony XBR^ or Sony Projection
TV
(For U.S. and Canadian customers only)
If your Sony XBR‘ series TV or Projection TV is
compatible with the S.VVA series speakers, you can
make a setting on the TV so that you can control the
speakers with the TV remote. Set the VOLUME
SYNCHRO switch on the front speaker (left) to OFF.
Set the TV internal speakers to "VA SPEAKER" or
"SAVA SP." (See the operating instructions supplied
with your model.) Using the supplied TV remote, you
can now adjust the speaker volume, surround mode,
and sub) woofer mode.
1?
The sound adjustments are stored for the selectL'd
surround mode.
Note
You cannot adjust the bass/trebk' lew! ami balancv uTu'ii
a l-channcl inpLit is sck'CtOLl I o .ul|ust tiu'si’paranu'li'is,
use vour DVD or Dolb\ I figital i.YC-t) di'Coi.lcr, ok
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
It )’ou experience any of the
following difficulties while using
the speakers, use this
troubleshooting guide to help you
remedy the problem. Should any
problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
There's no sound from any of the
speakers.
^Check that components are
connected securely to the
speakers.
^Make sure you selected the correct
input (1, 2 or 5.1 ch).
^ Press MUTING to cancel the
muting function.
^Press MASTER VOL + to turn up
the volume.
^ If you are using the TV's
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT
terminals, turn up the volume on
the TV to increase the output level.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
^ Make sure all connecting cords are
placed awa\ Ironi any
transformers or motors and least ,5
meters (10 feet) from any
fluorescent lights.
^Connect the speakers to your VCR
or cable box instead of to your TV
(see page 6).
Remote operations cannot be
performed.
"♦Point the remote towards the
remote sensor M on the front
speaker (left).
^ Remove any obstructions between
the remote and this system's front
speaker (left).
^Replace the batteries in the
remote.
The volume cannot be controlled with
the TV remote.
“►The VOLUME SYNCHRO switch
on the rear panel is set to OFF.
^The speakers are connected to a
TV not manufactured by Sony.
No sound or only a very low sound
level is heard from the rear speakers.
^Surround sound is turned off.
“► Adjust the volume of the Tear '
speakers (see page 11).
^ Check the sound image balance
with TEST TONE (see page 11).
There's no. sound from the center
speaker.
^Make sure you selected the PRO
LOGIC or THEATER surround
mode.
"►No center speaker is connected,
but the CENTER SPEAKER button
on the rear panel is set to
EXTERNAL.
"►You connected an external center
speaker, but the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround center mode i.S set to
PHANTOM.
^You connected an external center
speaker, but the CENTER
SPEAKER button on the rear panel
is set to INTERNAL.
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Additional Information
Specifications
Audio Power Specifications
For front fullrange speakers; with 8
ohm loads, both channels drfVen,
from 200 Hz - 20 kHz; rated 20 watts
per channel minimum RMS power,
with no more than 0.8% total
harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Continuous RMS power output
Stereo channel
Surround channel
TOTAL
Input sensitivity/Impedance
1/2/5.1 CH 575 mV, 45 kohms
CONTROL S
(for U.S. and Canadian customers only)
Output
1 575 mV, 1 kohms
External center 24 W (8 ohms 20 Hz-
Rear speaker Accepts only supplied
Wireless rear speaker
R-ch speaker Accepts only SAVA-
Tone control
Front/Center Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
20 Hz-20 kHz, 0,8%
THD
23 W x2 (Front,
8 ohms) -r 24 W (Sub
woofer, 8 ohms)
20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.8%
THD
24 W (Center, 8 ohms)
13 W x2 (Rear,
16 ohms)
20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.87a
THD
120 W
Only for Sony XBR^
and Sony Projection
TV
20 kHz, 0.8 % THD),
8-16 ohms
SS-SR171
Accepts only Sony
models
29 R-ch speaker with
supplied exclusive
speaker cord
Treble: ±10 dB at
10 kHz
Speaker section
Type
Front speaker
Center (internal): Bass reflex type
Front: Bass reflex type
Sub woofer: SAW type
Center speaker (external):
Bass reflex type
Rear speaker: Bass reflex type
Speaker unit
Front speaker
Center tweeter (internal):
5cm (2 inches) cone
type x2
Front full-range/Center woofer:
10cm (4 inches) cone
type x2
Subwoofer: 13cm (5'/s inches)
cone type x2
Center speaker (external):
8cm (3 '/4 inches)
cone type x2
Rear speaker: 8cm (3 '/> inches)
cone type x2
General
Power requirement
U.S.A. and Canada;120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
U.S.A.; 90 W
Canada: 100 W
Other models:
Dimensions
now
Front speaker: Approx. 270 X 1,045 x
370 mm (10 74X41 '/*
X 14 7» inches) (w/h/
d, including speaker
base)
Center speaker: Approx. 280 X 110 X
140 mm (11 V»x 4 7»
X 5 7» inches) (w/h/
d, including grille net)
Rear speaker: Approx. 110 X 160 X
140 mm (4 7«x 6 7» x
5 Vj inches) (w/h/d.
including grille net)
Mass
Front speaker(L):
17,3 kg (35 lb 9 oz)
Front speaker(R): 14 kg (30 lb 14 oz)
Center speaker: 2 kg (4 lb 7 oz)
Rear speaker (L, R):750 g (1 lb 10 oz) each
Optional
Wireless speaker system SA-IF70
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
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Supplied accessories
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 m (1)
Remote commander (remote) RM-J59 ( 1 )
Sony size-AA (R6) batteries (2)
Speaker bases (2)
Wood screws (8)
f oot pads (4)
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II
Additional Information
Glossary
Center mode
Speaker setting to enhance the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround mode. Select one of the
following four center modes according to
your speaker system.
• NORMAL mode
Select NORMAL mode if you connect a
small-sized center speaker to this speaker
system. Since a small speaker cannot
produce enough bass, the bass sound of
the center channel is output from the front
speakers.
Front
speaker (L)
The test tone is output as shown on page 11.
WIDE mode
Select WIDE mode if you connect a center
speaker equivalent to the two front
speakers. With the WIDE mode, you cam
take full advantage of Dolby Surround
sound.
Front
speaker(L)
Rear -
speaker(L)
Small Front
center speaker speaker(R)
Center
speaker
r Front
speaker(R)
Rear
speaker(R)
Rear
speaker(R)
PHANTOM mode
Select PHANTOM mode if you do not
want to use the center speaker to output
sound. The sound of the center channel is
output from the front speakers.
Front Front
speaker(L) speaker(R)
Rear
speaker (L)
The test tone is output as follows:
f
........
» FKont (L) + (R) Rear
speaker(R)
Delay time
Time lag between the surround sound output
from the front speakers and that from the rear
speakers. By adjusting the delay time of the
rear speakers, you can obtain the feeling of
presence. Make the delay time longer when
you have placed the rear speakers in a small
room or close to your listening position, and
make it shorter when you have placed them
in a large room or far from your listening
position.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four
channels from two-channel sound.
Compared with the former Dolby Surround
system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround
reproduces left-to-right panning more
naturally and localizes sounds more
precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby
Pro Logic Surround, you should have one
pair of rear speakers and a center speaker.
The rear speakers output monaural sound.
5.1-channel input (5.1 CH IN) jacks
These jacks are used to input decoded multi
channel format audio signals (e g., Dolby
Digital (AC-3), DTS, etc.), allowing you to
enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Use these
jacks to connect a multi-channel decoder or a
DVD player with a built-in multi-channel
decoder.
Rear
The test tone is output as shown on page 11.
• 3 STEREO mode
Select 3 STEREO mode if you do not want
to use the rear speakers to output sound.
The sound of the rear channel is output
from the front speakers to let you
experience some of the surround sound
effect without using rear speakers.
Front
speaker (L)
The test tone is output as follows:
Center
speaker
speaker(R)
Front (L) ^ Center ^ Front (R)-
c
Front
Dolby Surround
Encoding and decoding system for Dolby
Surround sound for consumer use. Dolby
Surround decodes the extra channels in the
Dolby Surround-encoded sound tracks of
movie videos and TV programs and produces
sound effects and echoes that make the action
seem to envelope you.
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
This sound format for movie theaters is more
advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In
this format, the rear speakers output stereo
sound with an expanded frequency range and
a subwoofer channel for deep bass is
independently provided. This format is also
called "5.1" because the subwoofer channel is
counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only
when a deep bass effect is needed). All six
channels in this format are recorded
separately to realize superior channel
separation. Furthermore, since all the signals
are processed digitally, less signal
degradation occurs. The name "AC-3" comes
from the fact that it is the third audio coding
method to be developed by the l3olbv
1 aboratories Licensing Corpor.ilion
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Index
R
Remote 4,10,11,12
A, B
Adjusting
bass 12
delay time 11
speaker volume 11
sub woofer level 12
treble 12
volume 10
Center mode 11,15
NORMAL mode 11,15
PHANTOM mode 11, 15
3 STEREO mode 11,15
WIDE mode 11,15
Connecting. See Hookups
CONTROLS TV IN 7
Delay time 11, 15
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 8,15
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 10,
15
Dolby Surround sound 15
External center speaker 5
F, G
5.1-channel input 8, 15
Speakers
connection 5
placement 8
Speaker volume 11
Surround sound 10, 11
Test tone 11
3 STEREO mode 11,15
Troubleshooting 13
TV/VCR hookups 6
u
Unpacking 4
V
VOLUME SYNCHRO 12
w, X, Y, Z
WIDE mode 11,15
H
Hookups
audio component 7
AC power cord 7
5.1-channel input 8
speakers 5
TV/VCRs 6
I, J, K, L, M
Internal center speakers 9
N
NORMAL mode 11,15
o
Other components hookups 7
P. Q
PHANTOM mode 11,15
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