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Stereo Active
Speaker System
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
Manual de instrucciones
SRS-Z500/Z500PC
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Philippines
I I I

Right speaker
(rear)
Haut-parleur droit
(arrière)
Left speaker
(rear)
Haut-parleur
gauche (arrière)
Connecting cord (supplied)
Cordon de liaison (fourni)
■ aj n nfrmnnrhw
INPUT jack
prise INPUT
to a headphones jack
(stereo mini jack)
à une prise casque
(miniprise stéréo)
Left speaker (rear)
Haut-parleur gauche (arrière)
to a wail outlet
à une prise murale

Left speaker
(front)
Haut-parleur
gauche (avant)
1 2
Right speaker
(front)
Haut-parleur
droit (avant)

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
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 qualihed personnel only.
Features
H\e Sony SRS-Z500/Z500PC is a compact-size
speaker system with a built-in power amplifier.
This system can be connected to a Discman,
WALKMAN* headphone stereo, MD station, etc.
• Newly developed Z-type magnetic circuit
reproduces powerful bass that you cannot
imagine from its appearand.
• Power output of 3 W + 3 W
• MEGA IBB (Intelligent Bass Boost) circuit
enables you to obtain powerful bass regardless of
the sound volume.
• WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Precautions
• Before operating the system, check that ti>e
operating voltage of your system is identical with
the voltage of your local power supply.
Where purchased
Canada
European coxmtries
Other countries
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do
not use any other AC power adaptor.
• After operating the system with the AC power
adaptor, disconnect the AC power adaptor from
the wall outlet if the system is not to be used for
an extended period of time. The POWER switch
on the left speaker does not turn the AC power
, adaptor off.
• Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
• Do not leave the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
shock.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into either
speaker, disconnect the AC power adaptor and
have the speaker checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
• Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean
the cabinet.
•Although this system is magnetically shielded, do
not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal
credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic
coding in front of the system for an extended
period of time.. - , . _
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
power consumption, etc., is located on the side of
the plug of the AC power adaptor.
• Install the system on a flat, level surface to
prevent it from falling over or dropping. Do not
place valuables Jiear it.
Operating voltage
120 VAC, 60 Hz
230VAC.50HZ
•no-120 VAC,
50/60HZ
•220 - 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Connections
(See fig. Q)
Connect the left speaker to the source equipment.
When the system is connected to a monaural jack
of a radio, etc., the sound may onl)' come through
the left speaker. In such a case, use the optional
Sony plug adaptor PC-236HG. The sound will
come through both speakers.
To connect to a stereo phone-type
headphones jack
Use the optional RK-G138HG connecting cord.
Connecting with an MD station
(See fig. 0)
Use the INPUT jack on the left speaker when
connected to an MD station.
Power Source
(See fig. Qj)
The mains power source is required when the
system is used.
Note on the AC power adaptor
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
use any other AC power adaptor.
Polarity of the plug
How to Use
(See fig. IE)
1 Turn the POWER switch to turn on the
system.
The POWER indicator lights up.
2 Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
control.
Note
Turn off the MEGA BASS (Walkman) or BASS BOOST
(Discman, etc.) function as it may cause sound distortiot
After listening, turn the POWER switch to turn o
the system. The POWER indicator goes out.