Sony SAVA-700, SAVA-500 User Manual

3-866-402-11(1)

Home Theater

Active Speaker System

Operating Instructions

SAVA-700
SAVA-500

 1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.

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 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.

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-700/500
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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian IEES-003.

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 unit is not disconnected from the
AC power source (mains) as long as it
is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the
speakers for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the speakers from the wall
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.

• Do not drag the unit along the floor
on installment.

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-700 and SAVA-500 are home
theater active speaker systems
incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic
decoder, 5.1-channel input jacks, and
subwoofers.
These systems are easy to setup and
allows 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 front speaker for
SAVA-700 and SAVA-500. Check your
model number by looking at the rear
panel of your left front speaker. The
SAVA-700 is the model used for
illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise.
Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example,
“SAVA-700 only.”

Getting Started

Unpacking 4
Hooking Up the Speaker System 5
Hooking Up the Speaker System 5.1-channel Input 7
Choosing the Best Location 8
Turning the Speaker System On and Off 9

Home Theater Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound 10
Adjusting the Surround Sound 11
Adjusting the Sound 13
Operating Other Sony Components 14

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 15
Specifications 16
Glossary 18

Index 19

Convention

The following icons are used in this
manual:

Indicates that you can use the

Z

remote to do the task.
Indicates hints and tips for

z

making the task easier.

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

* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D
symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,” and
“Dolby Digital (AC-3)” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with your
speaker system:

• Satellite speakers SS-T100 (SAVA-700 only) (3; one
for the center speaker, and two for the rear speakers)

• Mounting brackets (SAVA-700 only) (2)

• Wood screws (SAVA-700 only) (4)

• Foot pads (SAVA-700 only) (12)

• Center speaker SS-CN16 (SAVA-500 only) (1)

• Rear speakers SS-SR16 (SAVA-500 only) (2)

• Foot pads (SAVA-500 only) (4)

• Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (12 ft) (1)

• Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m (8 ft 2
(1)

• Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft 9
(2)

• Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (5 ft) (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM-J70 (1)

• Sony size-AA (R6) batteries (2)

• SCART adaptor (European model only) (1)

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 g
on the left front speaker.

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z When to replace batteries

Under normal 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.

1

/2 in.)

3

/4 in.)

Attaching the supplied foot pads to the
center speaker

Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the
speaker, one in each of the four corners to place the
center speaker on your TV set. Make sure the speaker
is solidly placed on the top of the TV set.

Foot pads

Note

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

Installing the rear speakers with the
supplied accessories (SAVA-700 only)

Use the supplied accessories to properly install the rear
speakers in their selected locations (see page 8).

Foot pads

If you install the rear speakers on a shelf or speaker
stand, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of
the speakers, one in each of the four corners, and make
sure that the speakers are solidly placed.

Foot pads

Note

Do not place any speaker on shelves or stands which are
smaller than the speaker.

Mounting brackets

If you wish to hang the rear speakers on a wall with
hooks (not supplied), use the supplied wood screws to
attach the supplied mounting brackets to the upper
part of the back panel of each rear speaker.

Mounting bracket

Wood screw

Rear speaker

Notes

• You are responsible for the proper selection and use of
mounting hardware that you purchase at hardware stores,
and for the proper and safe mounting of the speakers.

• Each satellite speaker has a corresponding position for
optimum sound effect. Before attaching the mounting
brackets, see “Positioning the center and rear speakers for
better surround effect (SAVA-700 only)” on page 8.

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Hooking Up the Speaker System

This section describes how to connect the speaker system to your TV and VCR.

Getting Started

Rear speaker
(right)

STEP 3

Front speaker (right)

Center speaker

STEP 1

TV set

VCR

* If you use an SA-IF70 Wireless

Speaker System (optional) for the rear speakers,
connect the transmitter supplied with the SA-IF70 system to
this connector. For details, refer to the Operating Instructions
provided with the SA-IF70 system.

STEP 4

Rear speaker (left)

Transmitter for Wireless
Rear Speaker* (option)

STEP 2
STEP 3

STEP 1

Front speaker (left)

STEP 3

STEP 5

To wall outlet

The arrow ç indicates signal flow.

STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers

Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left)

R-ch

SPEAKER

INPUT

R-ch

SPEAKER

OUTPUT

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To disconnect a cord, hold down the release tab and
pull out the connector. Never pull the cord itself.

STEP 2 Connecting the center speaker

Use the supplied 8-foot-2 1/2 inch (2.5 m) speaker cord
to connect the center speaker.
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals.

Center speaker

Front speaker (left)

CENTER SPEAKER

–+

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#3

#

Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals (e.g., use the
solid-color wire to connect + to +, and use the striped wire to
connect – to –). If the connections are reversed (+ to –), the
sound will lack bass.

(Continued)

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Getting Started

STEP 3 Connecting the rear speakers

Use the supplied 32-foot-9 3/
cords to connect the left and right rear speakers.
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals.

Rear speaker

(right)

#3 #3

#

Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals (e.g., use the
solid-color wire to connect + to +, and use the striped wire to
connect – to –). If the connections are reversed (+ to –), the
sound will lack bass.

For customers in Canada

Use only the supplied SS-T100 Satellite Speakers for
connection to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal and REAR
SPEAKERS terminal of SAVA-700.
Use only the supplied SS-CN16 Center Speaker for
connection to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal of SAVA-500
and SS-SR16 Rear Speakers for connection to the REAR
SPEAKERS terminal of SAVA-500.

inch (10 m) speaker

4

Rear speaker

LL

R

–+

REAR SPEAKERS

R

(left)

If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE

After making the connection as shown above, turn up
the volume on the TV set. Use this speaker system’s
volume control for regular volume adjustment.
Turning down the volume on the TV set reduces the
AUDIO OUT signal level and may cause a loss in
sound quality and/or activate the auto-power on/off
function (see page 9).

Connecting the SCART adaptor (European model
only)

You can listen to the sound from the TV or VCR by
connecting the audio signal from the TV or VCR to the
left front speaker.

to TV audio

input

to VCR audio

input

Euro AV cable
(not supplied)

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White (L)

Red (R)

White (L)

Red (R)

TV VCR

SCART adaptor

Front speaker
(left) TV IN

LIN TVR

LINVIDEOR

Front speaker
(left) VIDEO IN

(supplied)

STEP 4 Connecting your TV

Use the supplied a pair of audio connecting cords to
connect the TV IN jacks on the left front speaker to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV.

Important

If your TV set has an on/off switch for its internal speaker,
set this to off, and enjoy the sound of this speaker system. If
your TV set does not, set the volume on your TV set to
minimum.

Front speaker (left)TV

LIN

R

TV

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

OUTPUT

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to TV set

If you have a Sony XBR2 series TV or Sony Projection
TV equipped with a speaker switch
(For U.S. and Canadian customers only)

If your Sony XBR2 series TV set or Projection TV is
compatible with SAVA series speakers, you can use the
TV set’s menu and remote control functions to operate
this speaker system.
For details, see the Operating Instructions supplied
with your TV set.
Be sure to connect the TV IN jacks on the left front
speaker to the TV set’s FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks if
you make this connection.

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1 Use an optional CONTROL S cord to connect the

CONTROL S TV IN jack on the left front speaker to
the CONTROL S OUT jack on the back of the TV.

XBR2 series TV set or

Projection TV

CONTROL

S

OUT

Front speaker (left)

CONTROL S

TV IN

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(Sold separately)

2 Follow the Operating Instructions supplied with

your TV set to set it to operate this speaker system.

STEP 5 Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord from the front speaker to a
wall outlet.

Getting Started

Hooking Up the Speaker System 5.1-channel Input

This speaker system is equipped with the 5.1-channel
input (5.1 CH INPUT) jacks. By connecting your DVD
player or other digital video source through a multi­channel 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 INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks

Connecting Other Components

With its built-in amplifier, this speaker system can be
used to output sound directly from such components
as CD players, DVD (2-channel) players, LD players,
and VCRs.

CD player, DVD player,
LD player, etc.

OUT

L

R

INPUT

TV

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

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Front speaker (left)

LIN

R

AUX

Front speaker (left)

LIN

R

VIDEO

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Note

Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined
amplification from the component and the speaker’s built-in
amplifier may damage the speakers.

VIDEOR AUDIO L

OUTPUT

VCR etc.

White (L) White (L)

Red (R) Red (R)

Monaural audio cords (not supplied)

Two for the 5.1 CH INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks

Black Black

DVD player
incorporating
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
decoder or Dolby
Digital (AC-3)
decoder etc.

5.1 CH OUTPUT

CENTER

WOOFER

FRONTREAR

*
*

* It is possible to use a pair of audio cords instead of two

monaural audio cords to connect to the 5.1 CH INPUT
CENTER and 5.1 CH INPUT WOOFER jacks.

L

R

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R

WOOFER CENTER

L
FRONT

LR
REAR

5.1 CH
INPUT

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Getting Started

Setting the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder

Specify the speaker type in the decoder’s display as
below:

Specify by selecting

front speaker size LARGE
center speaker size LARGE
rear speaker size LARGE
subwoofer selection YES

To enjoy theater-quality Multi-Channel Surround sound

Press INPUT (or INPUT SELECT on the remote) repeatedly
until “5.1 CH IN” appears in the display.

Note

When the 5.1-channel input is selected, the PRO LOGIC,
THEATER, HALL, STADIUM and GAME surround modes
do not function.

Choosing the Best Location

Front speakers

To obtain high sound quality 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 your TV.
For the best sound image, place the left and right
speakers within 8 ft (2.5 m) of each other and
equidistant from the TV.

8 ft (2.5 m) max

Rear speakers

Place the rear speakers so that they face directly across
from each other about 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) above the
listener’s ear. For optimum sound, face each rear
speaker as directly towards the center speaker as
possible.

2 - 3 ft

(60 - 90 cm)

z Positioning the center and rear speakers for better

surround sound effect (SAVA-700 only)

For better surround sound quality, position each
speaker as shown below. Each rear speaker should be
placed as its tweeter is on the inner side.
The grille can be detached to visually verify the
orientation.
The “SONY” plaque on each satellite speakers can be
rotated to match the speaker’s orientation.

Rear speaker (right)

Rear speaker (left)

Tweeter

Tweeter

Center speaker

Tweeter

Caution

Before disconnecting the left front speaker’s AC power cord,
turn the system off first.

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Turning the Speaker System On and Off

INPUT
SELECT

1/u

TVCDVIDEO

INPUT
MASTER
VOL +/–

STANDBY
ON
READY
indicators

U

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0

P

Turning on the speaker system

Press U on the lower part of the left front speaker.
The ON indicator on the left front speaker lights up.
When the speaker system is in standby or ready mode
(i.e., the STANDBY or READY indicator on the left
front speaker lights up), press INPUT (or either 1/u or
INPUT SELECT on the remote).

Turning off the speaker system

When you press U, the ON indicator goes off and the
speaker system is totally deactivated.
When you press 1/u on the remote, the speaker system
enters standby mode (the STANDBY indicator on the
left front speaker lights up).

DVD

+

(

)

p

++
–

–

+++
–––

++
––

T.TONE

MASTER
VOL +/–

DIMMER

Getting Started

z If you press 1/u on the remote while the system is

on

The speaker system enters standby (the STANDBY
indicator lights up). Press 1/u on the remote to turn the
speaker system on again.

Adjusting the contrast of the display
window

You can dim the display or turn it off.
Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly until your
favorite brightness of the display comes up.
The display returns to full brightness temporarily
when you press one of the buttons on the remote.

Checking the speaker connections

1 Turn on the speaker system.

The ON indicator lights up.

2 Press INPUT (or INPUT SELECT on the remote)

repeatedly until “5.1 CH IN” appears in the
display.

3 Adjust the volume level to around 15 with

MASTER VOL +/–.

4 Press T.TONE on the remote.

Check that the test tone is output from each speaker
in following order:

/ Front (Left) / Center / Front (Right)

Rear (Left) ? Rear (Right) ?

5 Press T.TONE on the remote to turn the test

tone off.

z If the test tone is not output in the order

indicated in step 4

Turn off all components, then check the connection
of the speaker that did not output the test tone.

Power turns on and off automatically
(Auto power on/off function)

When you turn off the TV, the speaker system
automatically turns off three minutes afterwards (the
READY indicator lights up).
The speaker system turns on again when you turn on
the TV. The speaker system also turns on when you
press INPUT (or either 1/u or INPUT SELECT on the
remote).
This function operates only when TV input is selected
(“TV” appears in the display).

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Home Theater Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound

1 Turn on the speaker system.

The ON indicator lights up.

You can enjoy the speaker’s surround sound capability
simply by choosing one of the five available surround
modes:

PRO LOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic) surround mode

Reproduces superb theater-like presence and surround
effects from video software encoded with Dolby
Surround.

C.STUDIO surround mode

Creates a theater-like environment in your living room
by adding the acoustic reflections of a theater to
decoded Dolby Surround signals.

HALL surround mode

Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall.
Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds, or for giving an extra
punch to debates and press conferences.

STADIUM 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.

GAME surround mode

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game
software.

INPUT

SELECT

TVCDVIDEO

DVD

1/u

2 Press INPUT on the operation panel (or INPUT

SELECT on the remote) repeatedly to select the
program source.
The selected program source (“TV”, “VIDEO” or
“AUX”) appears in the display.

3 Start playback on the program source.
4 Press SURROUND on the operation panel (or

SURROUND MODE on the remote) repeatedly to
select the surround mode (see table below).
The selected surround mode (“PRO LOGIC”,
“C.STUDIO”, “HALL”, “STADIUM”, or “GAME”)
appears in the display.
You can customize each surround mode to suit
your taste. (See “Adjusting the Surround Sound”
on page 11 and “Adjusting the Sound” on page

13.)

Program Effective modes

Recent movies PRO LOGIC, C.STUDIO
Concerts, music HALL, STADIUM, SUR OFF
Sports HALL, STADIUM, SUR OFF
Old movies, GAME, SUR OFF

monaural TV
programs

Video games GAME, SUR OFF
Education programs, SUR OFF

news

10

SURROUND

MODE

MUTING

=

(

0

p

P

++
–

+++
–––

++
––

+

)

Turning off the surround effects

Press the SURROUND on the operation panel (or
SURROUND MODE on the remote) repeatedly or
press SURROUND ON/OFF on the remote. “SUR

–

OFF” appears in the display when the surround
sound function is off.

SURROUND
ON/OFF

MASTER
VOL +/–

MASTER VOL +/–INPUT SURROUND

5 Press MASTER VOL + or – to adjust the volume.

To mute the sound

Press MUTING on the remote.
To restore the sound, press MASTER VOL + (or
MUTING on the remote again).

Notes

• Some videos and laser discs may support Dolby Pro Logic

Surround sound even if it is not indicated on the package.

• The surround modes do not operate when the 5.1-channel

input is selected.

Home Theater Operations

Adjusting the Surround Sound

Z

This speaker system is factory set to provide balanced
surround sound without the need for adjustment. You
can, however, adjust the volume of each speaker and
the delay time to suit the conditions of your living
room or your individual tastes.

CENTER +/– REAR +/–

+++
–––

T.TONE
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 T.TONE on the remote.

A test tone is output from each speaker in the
following order:
When you select PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO

/ Front (Left) / Center / Front (Right)

Rear ?

When you select HALL, STADIUM or GAME

/ Front

Rear ?

When you select 5.1 CH IN

/ Front (Left) / Center / Front (Right)

Rear (Left) ? Rear (Right) ?

(Continued)

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Home Theater Operations

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

of the center speaker* CENTER + or –
of the rear speaker REAR + or –
* The center speaker volume level cannot be adjusted

in the HALL, STADIUM, or GAME surround modes.

4 Press T.TONE on the remote to turn off the test

tone.
The adjustment levels for the selected mode are
stored in the memory.

Note

Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL +/–,
CENTER +/–, or REAR +/– cancels the test tone.

Adjusting the delay time

Adjusting the delay time can enhance the spatial
characteristics of the sound to obtain a theater-like
presence regardless of the size of 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, C.STUDIO, HALL, STADIUM, and GAME.

Note

The delay time cannot be adjusted for the 3 STEREO (in PRO
LOGIC) mode.

Setting the center mode

In PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO surround mode, you can
choose from four different center modes: NORMAL,
WIDE, 3 STEREO, or PHANTOM. For normal use,
select NORMAL or WIDE mode. When you use the
supplied center speaker, we recommend using WIDE
mode.
To select the mode that you want, follow the
procedure below.

SURROUND CENTER MODE

1 Press SURROUND on the operation panel to

choose PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO.

2 Press CENTER MODE on the operation panel

repeatedly until the center mode you want
appears in the display.

1 Select the surround mode.
2 Play back a program.
3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the

current delay time.

4 Press DELAY repeatedly 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 the memory.

12

Adjusting the Sound

Although this speaker system’s sound quality has been
pre-adjusted at the factory, you can change the settings
for each surround mode to suit your taste. The
adjusted settings remain stored for the respective
surround mode until you change them.

S.WOOFER
MODE

BASS +/–

+++
–––

++
––

S.WOOFER
+/–

S.WOOFER
ON/OFF

TREBLE +/–

Home Theater Operations

To listen without the subwoofer in the front
speakers

Press S.WOOFER on the operation panel (or
S.WOOFER MODE on the remote) repeatedly or
press S.WOOFER ON/OFF on the remote. “S.WF
OFF” appears in the display when the subwoofer
is off.

The sound adjustments are stored for the selected
surround mode, even when the 5.1-channel input is
selected or when the surround effect is off.

Adjusting the volume with a remote of
Sony XBR2 or Sony Projection TV
(For U.S. and Canadian customers only)

If your Sony XBR2 series TV or Projection TV is
compatible with the SAVA series speakers, you can
make a setting on the TV so that you can control the
speakers with the TV remote. Using the supplied TV
remote, you can adjust the speaker volume, surround
mode, and subwoofer mode.

S.WOOFER

1 Play back a program.
2 Make the following sound adjustments to suit

your taste and/or the type of program you enjoy.

To press

select the subwoofer S.WOOFER (MODE)*
mode

adjust the subwoofer S.WOOFER + or –
level

adjust the bass level BASS + or –
adjust the treble level TREBLE + or –
* Press S.WOOFER on the operation panel (or

S.WOOFER MODE on the remote) repeatedly for this
purpose. The selected subwoofer mode (“S.WF 1” or
“S.WF 2”) appears in the display. The S.WF 1
produces a powerful bass sound that is ideal for
movies. The S.WF 2 provides more subtle effects
suitable for music.

13

Home Theater Operations

Operating Other Sony
Components Z

You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony
components, including TV set, VCRs, DVD players, LD
players, and CD players.

DVD

+

)

–

1/u

Function button

MASTER VOL –

SYSTEM CONTROL

Operation button

1/u

TVCDVIDEO

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(

0

p

P

++
–

+++
–––

++
––

Before using the remote for your Sony
component

Table below shows the components that supports the
remote.

Function button Selectable component(s)

TV TV (set)
VIDEO VTR 1 (Beta deck), VTR 2

DVD DVD (player)
CD CD (player), LD (player), VTR 1 (Beta

The TV button selects only the TV set and the DVD
button only the DVD player.
Use the VIDEO and CD buttons to select any of your
Sony components. The VIDEO button is factory-set to
VTR 3 (VHS deck) and CD button to a CD player.
To reassign these buttons, press the VIDEO or CD
button at the same time you press the button indicated
in the table below.

(8 mm deck), VTR 3 (VHS deck)

deck), VTR 2 (8 mm deck), VTR 3
(VHS deck)

Press VIDEO and To select

MENU VTR 1 (Beta)

(upward cursor button) VTR 2 (8 mm)

ENTER/EXECUTE VTR 3 (VHS)

Press CD and To select

(leftward cursor button) CD (player)
(downward cursor button) LD (player)

MENU VTR 1 (Beta)

(upward cursor button) VTR 2 (8 mm)

ENTER/EXECUTE VTR 3 (VHS)

To restore all settings to their factory-settings

Press both 1/u buttons on top of the remote together
with the MASTER VOL –.
All parameters saved in the remote are cleared and
restored to their factory settings.

Operating other Sony components

Do the procedure below to operate other Sony
components that you may own.

1 Press the function button on the remote of the

component to be used (TV, VIDEO, DVD, or CD).
The component that you selected is activated.

2 Operate the components with the operation

buttons.
Each operation button on the remote corresponds
to a basic operation on the Sony component.

For details on how to use each operation button, refer
to the Operating Instructions of the respective Sony
component.

z When you press an operation button

The function button of the respective component (TV,
VIDEO, DVD or CD) flashes to let you know what is
being operated. If you press an operation button that
has no corresponding operation on the Sony component
being used, none of the function buttons will flash.

Turning off other Sony components

1 Press the function button of the Sony component

you want to turn off.

2 Press SYSTEM CONTROL 1/u.

The selected component enters standby mode.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you 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 (TV, VIDEO, AUX, or

5.1 CH IN).

/ 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.

Additional Information

Remote operations cannot be
performed.

/ Point the remote towards the

remote sensor g on the left front
speaker.

/ Remove any obstructions between

the remote and this system’s left
front speaker.

/ Replace the batteries in the

remote.

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 rear

speakers (see page 11).

/ Check the sound image balance

with T.TONE (see page 11).

There’s no sound from the center
speaker.

/ Make sure you selected the PRO

LOGIC or C.STUDIO surround
mode.

/ Set the Dolby Pro Logic Surround

center mode to any other mode
than PHANTOM.

Severe hum or noise is heard.

/ Make sure all connecting cords are

placed away from any
transformers or motors and least
10 feet (3 meters) from any
fluorescent lights.

/ Connect the speakers to your VCR

or cable box instead of to your TV.

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Additional Information

Specifications

SAVA-700

Amplifier section

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
(The U.S model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:

with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from
200 Hz - 20 kHz; rated 32 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than

0.8% total harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.

Continuous RMS power output
Stereo channel 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%

Surround channel 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%

TOTAL 300 W

Input sensitivity/Impedance

TV/VIDEO/AUX 450 mV, 45 kohms

5.1 CH 300 mV, 45 kohms
CONTROL S

(for U.S. and Canadian customers only)

Output

Center speaker Accepts only supplied

Rear speaker Accepts only supplied

Wireless rear speaker

R-ch speaker Accepts only

Tone control Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

THD
40 W × 2 (Front L/R,
8 ohms) + 100 W
(Subwoofer, 8 ohms)

THD
40 W (Center, 8 ohms)
40 W × 2 (Rear,
8 ohms)

Only for Sony XBR
and Sony Projection
TV

SS-T100

SS-T100

Accepts only Sony
models

SAVA-700 R-ch
speaker with supplied
exclusive speaker cord

Treble: ±10 dB at
10 kHz

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Speaker section

Type

Front speaker

Front: Bass reflex type,

magnetically shielded

Subwoofer: Advanced SAW type,

magnetically shielded

Satellite speaker (SS-T100):

Bass reflex type,
magnetically shielded

Speaker unit

Front speaker

Tweeter: 2.5 cm (1 in.) balanced

drive type

Midbass: 8 cm (3 in.) cone type

× 2

Subwoofer: 16 cm (6 1/2 in.) cone

type

Satellite speaker (SS-T100):

Tweeter: 2.5 cm (1 in.) balanced

drive type

Midbass: 8 cm (3 in.) cone type

× 2

General

Power requirement

U.S.A.: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 220 - 230 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

U.S.A.: 210 W
Other models: 240 W

Dimensions

Front speaker: Approx. 281 × 1,075 ×

450 mm (11 1/8 × 42 3/8
× 17 3/4 in.) (w/h/d,

including speaker
base)

Satellite speaker (SS-T100):

Approx. 395 × 112 ×
128 mm (15 5/8 × 4 1/2
× 5 1/8 in.) each
(w/h/d, including
grille net)

Mass

Front speaker (Left):23.5 kg (51 lb 14 oz)
Front speaker (Right):

17.3 kg (38 lb 2 oz)

Satellite speaker (SS-T100):

2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz) each

Supplied accessories

Satellite speakers SS-T100 (3; one for a
center speaker, and two for rear speakers)
Mounting brackets (2)
Wood screws (4)
Foot pads (12)
Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m
(12 ft) (1)
Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m
(8 ft 2 1/2 in.) (1)
Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft
9 3/4 in.) (2)
Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (5 ft) (1)
Remote commander (remote) RM-J70 (1)
Sony size-AA (R6) batteries (2)
SCART adaptor (European model only)
(1)

Optional

Wireless speaker system SA-IF70

The values indicated above were
measured using a 230 V AC, 50 Hz
power supply.

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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Additional Information

SAVA-500

Amplifier section

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
(The U.S model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:

with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, 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.

Continuous RMS power output
Stereo channel 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%

Surround channel 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%

TOTAL 150 W

Input sensitivity/Impedance

TV/VIDEO/AUX 400 mV, 45 kohms

5.1 CH 280 mV, 45 kohms
CONTROL S

(for U.S. and Canadian customers only)

Output

Center speaker Accepts only supplied

Rear speaker Accepts only supplied

Wireless rear speaker

R-ch speaker Accepts only

Tone control Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz

THD
20 W × 2 (Front L/R,
8 ohms) + 50 W
(Subwoofer, 8 ohms)

THD
20 W (Center, 8 ohms)
20 W ×2 (Rear,
8 ohms)

Only for Sony XBR
and Sony Projection
TV

SS-CN16

SS-SR16

Accepts only Sony
models

SAVA-500 R-ch
speaker with supplied
exclusive speaker cord

Treble: ±10 dB at
10 kHz

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Speaker section

Type

Front speaker

Front: Bass reflex type,

magnetically shielded

Subwoofer: Advanced SAW type,

magnetically shielded

Center speaker (SS-CN16):

Bass reflex type,
magnetically shielded

Rear speaker (SS-SR16):

Bass reflex type

Speaker unit

Front speaker

Fullrange: 10 cm (4 in.) cone type
Subwoofer: 16 cm (6 1/2 in.) cone

type

Center speaker (SS-CN16):

Fullrange: 8 cm (3 in.) cone type

× 2

Rear speaker (SS-SR16):

Fullrange: 8 cm (3 in.) cone type

× 2

General

Power requirement

U.S.A. and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 220 - 230 V AC,

50/60 Hz

Power consumption

U.S.A.: 140 W
Canada: 160 W
Other models: 170 W

Dimensions

Front speaker: Approx. 281 × 1,035 ×

390 mm (11 1/8 ×
40 3/4 × 15 3/8 in.)
(w/h/d, including
speaker base)

Center speaker (SS-CN16):

Approx. 280 × 110 ×
140 mm (11 1/8 × 4 3/8
× 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d,
including grille net)

Rear speaker (SS-SR16):

Approx. 110 × 160 ×
140 mm (4 3/8 × 6 3/8 ×
5 1/2 in.) each
(w/h/d, including
grille net)

Supplied accessories

Center speaker SS-CN16 (1)
Rear speakers SS-SR16 (2)
Foot pads (4)
Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m
(12 ft) (1)
Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m
(8 ft 2 1/2 in.) (1)
Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft
9 3/4 in.) (2)
Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (5 ft) (1)
Remote commander (remote) RM-J70 (1)
Sony size-AA (R6) batteries (2)
SCART adaptor (European model only)
(1)

Optional

Wireless speaker system SA-IF70

The values indicated above were
measured using a 230 V AC, 50 Hz
power supply.

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Mass

Front speaker (Left):19.5 kg (43 lb)
Front speaker (Right):

13.9 kg (30 lb 10 oz)

Center speaker (SS-CN16):

1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)

Rear speaker (SS-SR16):

820 g (1 lb 13 oz) each

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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)

Rear

speaker (L)

The test tone is output as shown on page 11.

Small

center speaker

• WIDE mode

Select WIDE mode if you connect a center
speaker equivalent to the two front
speakers. With the WIDE mode, you can
take full advantage of Dolby Surround
sound.

Front

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

Center speaker

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Front

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

speaker (L)

Rear

speaker (L)

The test tone is output as follows:

/ Front

Front

speaker (R)

Rear

speaker (R)

Rear ?

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 multi­channel 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.

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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:

/ Front (L) / Center / Front (R)

Center speaker

Front

speaker (R)

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 Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Index

Index

A, B

Adjusting

bass 13
delay time 12
speaker volume 10, 11
subwoofer level 13
treble 13

C

Center mode

NORMAL mode 12, 18
PHANTOM mode 12, 18
3 STEREO mode 12, 18

WIDE mode 12, 18
Checking the connection 9
Connecting. See Hookups
CONTROL S TV IN 7

D, E

Delay time 12, 18
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 7, 18
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 10,
18
Dolby Surround sound 18

Additional Information

T

Test tone 9, 11
3 STEREO mode 12, 18
Troubleshooting 15
TV hookups 6

U, V

Unpacking 4

W, X, Y, Z

WIDE mode 12, 18

F, G

5.1-channel input 7, 18

H, I, J, K, L, M

Hookups

audio component 7

AC power cord 7

5.1-channel input 7

other components hookups

7

SCART adaptor 6

speakers 5

TV 6

VCR 7

N

NORMAL mode 12, 18

O

Operating other Sony
components 14

P, Q

PHANTOM mode 12, 18

R

Remote 4, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14

S

Speakers

connection 5

placement 8
Speaker volume 10, 11
Surround sound 10, 11

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