SONY SA-VE815ED, SA-VE812ED User Manual [fr]

Micro Satellite System

4-228-376-21(1)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi

SA-VE815ED

GB FR

SA-VE812ED

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 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.

Hooking up the system ......................... 4

Positioning the speakers........................ 7

Listening to the sound ........................... 9

Adjusting the sound ............................ 10

Precautions ............................................ 11

Troubleshooting ................................... 12

Specifications ........................................ 12

About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for SA-VE815ED and SA-VE812ED, Sony Micro Satellite Systems.

Differences between the systems

• SA-VE815ED

The SA-VE815ED is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital

Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies.

• SA-VE812ED

Consisting of two front speakers and one subwoofer, the SA-VE812ED 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-VE815ED only.”

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 (SA-VE815ED only)

This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other video devices.

Front (Right) Subwoofer Center Front (Left)

Ee Ee

LINE IN

Amplifier

WOOFER OUT

CENTER

eE Ee

FRONT

L L

REAR

Ee Ee

Attach the satellite speakers (front, rear, and center speakers) to the supplied speaker stands for positioning. For details, see “Positioning the front (and rear) speakers” on page 7 and “Positioning the center speaker (SA-VE815ED only)” on page 8.

Terminal (jack) connections

loosen

tighten

Rear (Left)Rear (Right)

Hookup B (SA-VE815ED only)

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

CENTER

eE Ee

Center

FRONT

L L

E e

Subwoofer

e E

E e

RLR

SPEAKERINSPEAKER

REAR

Front (Left)

OUT

Ee Ee

Rear (Left)Rear (Right)

Terminal connections

loosen

tighten

continued

Hooking up the system (continued)

Hookup C (SA-VE812ED only)

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

e E

Amplifier

FRONT

eE Ee

SPEAKERINSPEAKER

E e

RLR

Front (Left)

OUT

Attach the front speakers to the supplied speaker stands for positioning. For details, see “Positioning the front (and rear) speakers” on page 7.

Terminal connections

loosen

tighten

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 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.

Positioning the speakers

Location of each speaker

Center*

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.

• Adjust the height of the front speakers so that it corresponds with the center of the TV screen, as illustrated below.

Subwoofer

Front (Left)

Rear* (Left)

*SA-VE815ED 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.

Front (Right)

Rear* (Right)

Positioning the front (and rear) speakers

Attach the front (and rear) speakers to supplied speaker stands and place them at their optimum locations.

For details on the location of the front (and rear) speakers, see “Location of each speaker” on this page.

1 Pass the speaker cord into the hole

on the back of the stand and out from the hole at the center of the stand.

2 Separate the speaker cord, then

secure the cord to the speaker stand with the plate.

continued

Positioning the speakers (continued)

3 Connect the speaker cord to the

speaker terminal.

The cord should be pressed into the groove in the stand.

4 Secure the speaker to the stand with

the two supplied screws and washers.

Positioning the center speaker (SA-VE815ED only)

Attach the center speaker to the supplied speaker stand and place it on a top of the TV set.

For optimum listening enjoyment, the speaker should face directly towards the listener. Adjust the angle of the speaker stand for that purpose.

1 Pass the speaker cord into the hole

on the back of the stand and out from the hole at the center of the stand.

2 Connect the speaker cord to the

speaker terminal.

Notes

• Do not remove the supplied speaker grille from the speaker while attaching the speaker to the speaker stand.

• Do not touch or press tweeter’s cover on the center of the speaker.

3 Secure the center speaker to the

stand with the two supplied screws and washers.

Listening to the sound

Operation panel on the subwoofer

LEVEL

MODE

MOVIE

POWER

ON/

STANDBY

MUSIC

MIN

MAX

Notes

• Do not remove the supplied speaker grille from the speaker while attaching the speaker to the speaker stand.

• Do not touch or press tweeter’s cover on the center of the speaker.

4 Adjust the angle of the speaker

stand.

Loosen the two screws under the base to adjust the angle. Then tighten them again afterwards.

15º 25º

Screws

The optional speaker stands

For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FV10 (floor stand), WS-TV10 (TV stand), or WS-WV10 (wall mount bracket) speaker stand (available only in certain countries).

ON/STANDBY indicator

POWER

First, turn down the volume on the amplifier. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source.

1 Turn on the amplifier and select the

program source.

2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.

The ON/STANDBY indicator on the subwoofer lights up green.

3 Play the program source.

Power turns on and off automatically

When the subwoofer is on (i.e, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for a few minutes, the ON/STANDBY indicator changes to red and the subwoofer enters power saving mode. While in this mode a signal is input to the subwoofer, the subwoofer automatically turns on (auto power on/off function).

To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch on the rear panel to OFF.

— Auto power on/off function

POWER

SAVE

AUTO OFF

WS-FV10 WS-TV10 WS-WV10

Note

If you turn down the volume level of the subwoofer too low, the auto power on/off function may activate, causing the subwoofer to enter power saving mode.

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SONY SA-VE815ED, SA-VE812ED User Manual [fr]

Table of Contents

Hooking up the system

Positioning the speakers

Listening to the sound