Sony SRS-88PC User Manual

Precautions

Sefore opefatirtg ihe speaker system, check
ihai the operaiir>g vonage of your system is
identical with the voltage of your local power
supply

Where purchased ] Operating voltage
The United Kingdom 240 V AC, SO H;
The United Stales | 120 V AC, 60 Hz i

The nameplaie indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc. is located on the
iMtiom exterior

The uml is not disconr>ected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is
connected lo the wall outlet even it the unit
Itself has been turned off.

Unplug ihe unit from the wall outlet when it Is
not lo be used tor an extended period ol lime

To disconnect the cord, pull it out by grasping
Ihe plug Never pull it out by the cord.

Do not open the cabinet. Reler servicing to
qualified personnel only.

Do not leave the unii in a location near heal

sources, or in a place subfect to direct

sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, ram or

mechanical shock.

Should any sokd obiect or liquid tall into the

uni, disconnect the AC pcnver cord and have

(he unit checked by qualified personnel before

operaling il any further.

When the cabmei becomes soiled, clean it

with a soft doth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution Never use alcohol, benzine

pr thinner as they may mar the finish

Although thla speaker system Is

irtsgnetIcaHy shielded, do not leave

recorded tapee, watchsa, personal credit |
cards or floppydisks using magnetic
coding in front of the unit tor an extended

period of time for precaution.

you have any questions or problems

ncerning your unit that are not covered m this
inual, please consult ihe nearest Sony dealer

If the TV picture or monitor
display is magnetically
distorted

Although this speaker system is magnetically
shielded, the picture on some TV sels/personal
computer sets may be magnetically distorted In
such a csss, turn oft the power of the TV set/
personal computer set once, and after 15 lo 30
minutes turn ii on again. For the personal
computer set, fake fhe appropriate measures
Such as data storage before turning it off.
Whan a sign of improvement does not appear,
locale the speakers away from the TV set/
personal computer set Furthermore, be sure not
to place things in which the magnets are attached
or used, such as audio racks, TV stands, toys
These may cause magneiical distortion in the
picture due lo their interaction with Ihe speaker

Troubleshooting Guide

Distorted sound The input level

• The POWER switch IS set to * Set ii to ON
STAND8Y

• The VOLUME control is turned • Adjust the VOLUME control,
down completely.

• Input cords are not connected • Connect the cords securely,
securely

• The level of the inpui signal

Specifications

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 60 - 20,000 Hz; rated 8
watts p>er channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion.

Power output 10W > lOW (at 10 % hi
Input SpeaKer coro equipped

miniplug (1 5 m)
Ouipul Mimiack
Speakar Mellon

type
Speaker unit

Nominal impedance
Sensilivay S7 oB/W/m

General

The uniied v AC 50 H
MnyOom

The UfineO : 120 V AC 60 H

Dimensions Approx 100 ■ 235 • 125 m

Weight Approx 1.500 g (3 ID 5 02 ) I

Design aro specilicauons suDiecI to change wilhout notici
This appliance conlorms with EEC Duecuue 87/ЗОаЬЕС

(w/h/d| (4.■ 5 Ш )

inci projecling parts and con

SONY

itereo Active Speaker System

SRS«88PC

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom
Record the serial number in ihe space provided below Reter
to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product

Model No _

3-754-615-22 (1)

WARNING

lb prevent Are or shock hazard, do not
expose the unH to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do rtot open
the cabirret. Refer servicing to qualified
pemonnel only.

This symbol IS intended to alert
the user to the presence erf
uninsulated dangerous voltage"
within the product's erwilosure that
may be of sufficient magnitucle to
constitute a risk of electnc shock
to persons

This symbol IS intended to alert
the user to the presence o1
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance

Features

The Sony SRS-88/SRS-88PC are compact-size
speaker system wrth a buit-in power amplifier
It can be connected to a Diseman, Walkman*.
personal computer, etc

• Posver output of 10 W4 10 W (at 10 %
harmonic distortion)

• DES (Dynamic Equalizing Sound) circuit
enables you to obtain powerful bass and clear
treble, regardless of Ihe volume setting.

• The "folding bass reire« system" assures a
rich and powerful bass

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM

IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code.

Blue; Neutral

As the colours of the wires m the mains lead of
this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identirying the terminals m
your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which <s marked with
the letter N or coloured black The wire which is
coloured brown must be conrrected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal
in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by
the safely earth symbol ^ or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.

Irademark ol Sony Corporal

Power Requirements

The powrer source is required when the unii is used

Connections

The sound may only be heard from the left
speaker if the speakers are connected to a
rrmnaural jack of the sound source.
Use the optional PC-236MS plug adaptor.

Operation

[To Adjust ^ Volume 1

Before playing the connected equipment, set the
VOLUME control on Ihe speaker >o MAX. then
set the volume control on Ihe connected
equipment lo e medium posilfon. Start playing
the connected equipment and ad)usi the volume
to your preference: use Ihe VOLUME control on
Ihe speaker to turn down the volume, or use Ihe
volume control on the connected equipment lo
turn up the volume.

For powerful b«M atMt deer tnWe
Turn Ihe DES control clockwise (to MAX) to
otxain poweffull bass and dear treble. When
lurnins up the VOLUME coMroi Mfrfie keeping
the DES corXrol near to MAX. kw sound
distoilion may occur, in Ibis case, turn the DES
control to MIN.