Sony SA-VE315, SA-VE312 Owner’s Manual

Micro Satellite
System

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-VI_315/VE312 Serial No.

SA- VE315
SA- VE312

@2000 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not

expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do notopen 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
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This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsolated

"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 (AG3), 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 Or1,"PRO LOGIC" and

"Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Any difference in operation is dearly 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 tile amplifier is connected to a DVD player, LD player VCR or
other videodevices.

Subwoofer Center

Front (Right) _ Front (Left)

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Rear (Right)

Rear (Left)