Sony SA-VE315, SA-VE312 User Manual
Micro Satellite
System
4-226-697-11(1)
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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-VE315/VE312 Serial No.
SA-VE315
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SA-VE312
©2000 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
USA
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
Use of this applicance with some systems may
present a shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any
units which have the following marking located
near output.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY!
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Table of Contents
Hooking up the system ......................... 4
Positioning the speakers........................ 7
Listening to the sound ........................... 8
Adjusting the sound .............................. 8
Precautions ............................................ 10
Troubleshooting ................................... 11
Specifications ........................................ 11
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for SA-VE315 and SA-VE312, Sony Micro Satellite Systems.
Differences between the systems
• SA-VE315
The SA-VE315 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear
speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony DigitCinema Sound, Dolby*
Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies.
• SA-VE312
Consisting of two front speakers and one subwoofer, the SA-VE312 is suited for the enjoyment
of music.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, “PRO LOGIC” and
“Dolby Digital (AC-3)” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SA-VE315 only.”
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Hooking up the system
Connect the speaker system to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier.
Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is turned off before starting the
hook-up.
Hookup A (for SA-VE315)
This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or
other video devices.
Front (Right)
Ee Ee
LINE IN
Subwoofer Center
Amplifier
Ee
WOOFER OUT
CENTER
Ee
R
eE Ee
R
FRONT
L
L
REAR
Ee Ee
Front (Left)
Rear (Left)Rear (Right)
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Hookup B (for SA-VE315)
Try this configuration instead of “Hookup A” in the following situations:
— When there are no jacks on the amplifier for a subwoofer.
— When you want a stronger bass sound from the subwoofer.
Front (Right)
Ee Ee
Amplifier
Ee
CENTER
R
eE Ee
R
Center Front (Left)
Ee
Subwoofer
RLR
FRONT
L
L
SPEAKERINSPEAKER
REAR
L
e
E
E
e
OUT
Ee Ee
Terminal (jack) connections
e
e
E
E
E
e
E
e
Rear (Left)Rear (Right)
continued
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Hooking up the system (continued)
Hookup C (for SA-VE312)
This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to a CD player, MD deck, cassette
deck, or other audio devices.
Front (Right)
Ee Ee
Subwoofer
L
e
E
Amplifier
FRONT
RL
eE Ee
SPEAKERINSPEAKER
E
e
RLR
Front (Left)
OUT
Terminal connections
e
E
e
e
E
E
e
E
Notes
• Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (–) terminals on the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus (+)
and minus (–) terminals on the amplifier.
• Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may become a source of noise.
• Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a
short-circuit.
• Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifier’s CENTER output terminal (which is for Dolby Pro Logic or
Dolby Digital (AC-3)). No bass sound will output from the subwoofer if you do.
• For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
Tip
All striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and should be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals.
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Positioning the speakers
Location of each
speaker
Center*
Setting the speakers
To prevent speaker vibration or movement
while listening, attach the supplied foot pads
to the bottom four corners of the center
speaker*, front speakers, and rear speakers*.
*SA-VE315 only
Subwoofer
Front
(Left)
AA
Rear*
(Left)
BB
*SA-VE315 only
Each speaker should face the listening
position. Better surround effect will result if
all speakers are set at the same distance from
the listening position.
Place the front speakers at a suitable distance
to the left and right of the television.
Place the subwoofer on either side of the
television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of
the TV set.
The placement of rear speakers greatly
depends on the configuration of the room.
The rear speakers may be placed on both
sides of the listening position A or behind
the listening position B.
Tips
• Movies are best enjoyed in a room that produces
no echoes (as in one with surrounding curtains).
• Music (especially classical music) is best enjoyed
in a room that produces some echo.
Front
(Right)
Rear*
(Right)
Foot pads
Setting the center speaker
(SA-VE315 only)
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV
set, making sure it is completely level.
Foot pads
Setting other speakers
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the
speakers, use the optional WS-FV10, WSTV10, or WS-WV10 speaker stand (available
only in certain countries).
WS-FV10 WS-TV10 WS-WV10
(for rear speakers)
Tip
The height of the front speakers should be adjusted
to about the center of the TV screen.
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Listening to the sound
LEVEL MODE
MOVIE
POWER
MIN MAX
POWER POWER indicator
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin playing the program source.
MUSIC
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the
subwoofer
LEVEL MODE
MOVIE
POWER
MIN MAX
MUSIC
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.
2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The POWER indicator on the subwoofer
lights up green.
3 Play the program source.
LEVEL MODE
1 Set MODE according to the program
source as follows:
Source MODE
DVD, LD, video cassette MOVIE
or other video source
MD, CD, cassette tape MUSIC
or other audio source
2 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program
source.
Notes
• Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound
may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such
distortion occurs, turn off those functions.
• To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the
subwoofer volume too high.
• To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer,
connect the system using “Hookup B” (see
page 5).
• The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode
rather than in MUSIC mode. Therefore, if you
change the mode to MOVIE while listening to
some sources that do not include the bass sound,
you may not be able to get the effect.
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