Sony SS-AR1 Operating Manual

2-899-612-11(1)

Connecting to the amplifier

Before connecting, turn off the amplifier

Connect the right speaker terminals to the right speaker terminals of the amplifier, and connect the left speaker terminals to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier. Connect them as shown below.

Right speaker

Amplifier

Speaker cords (not supplied) Speaker cords (not supplied)

Left speaker

Beware of the following

Do not touch the surface of the speaker unit.

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Do not put any object or your hand into the duct located on the back to

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the enclosure.

If a foreign object is found in the duct, do not attempt to take it out by

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yourself. Please consult your nearest dealer.

The spikes are made in screw form. Make sure that the spikes are not loose.

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If they are loose, tighten them up by turning each spike clockwise.

Specifications

Speaker system 3-way 4-speaker system, bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm, corn type (2)

Midrange: 130 mm, corn type (1)

Rated impedance 4 ohms Maximum input power 200 watts Sensitivity 88 dB (2.83 V/m) Frequency response 28 Hz - 60,000 Hz Cross over frequency 400 Hz, 4,000 Hz (multi-slope network) Dimensions (w/h/d) 320 × 1080 × 490 mm Mass Approx. 57 kg

Supplied accessories

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tweeter: 25 mm, dome type (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

Warranty card (1) Cleaning cloth (1)

SPEAKER SYSTEM

SS-AR

Precautions

To turn an amplifier or a source component on/off

Set the volume of the amplifier to the minimum.

If the bass cannot be heard or the phonic positions of instruments are indefinite

Make sure to connect the speaker cords, matching +/- to the appropriate speaker terminals.

Cleaning of the enclosure

Do not use any type of neutral detergent, benzene, or alcohol because

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they may damage the surface finish of the enclosure.

To maintain the fine gloss of the enclosure for a long time, gently wipe off

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dust using a soft brush or feather duster, and then wipe the enclosure with the supplied cleaning cloth. (Do not use any type of scrub brush or sponge.)

Wipe smudges such as fingerprints or oil spots with the supplied cleaning

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cloth carefully.

When the smudges are hard to remove, wipe them off with a soft cloth

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soaked in soapy water, and wrung dry.

Make sure not to damage the enclosure.

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The cleaning cloth is washable and can be used repeatedly.

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To avoid damaging the speakers

Do not disassemble or modify the speaker units, network circuits, or the enclosure.

To avoid damaging the circuit

Do not input the following signals continuously.

FM inter-station noise

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High-frequency signals of electronic instruments

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High-frequency signals in the fast-forward and rewind modes of a tape

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recorder

Operating Instructions

Notice for the customers:

the following information is only applicable to

equipment sold in countries applying EU directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan

Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative

for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger

Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee

matters, please refer to the addresses given in separate service or

guarantee documents.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European

Union and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.

Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for

the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health,

which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling

of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve

natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of

this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household

waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the

product.

Speaker unit (Tweeter)

Speaker unit (Midrange)

Speaker unit (Woofer)

Baffle board

Check that the amplifier/ speaker cords meet specifications

Select an amplifier (not supplied) and speaker cords (not supplied) meeting the following requirements.

Requirement for selecting an amplifier

The speaker impedance must be 4 ohms. Excessive sound volume may damage the speakers, so the position of the volume level knob on the amplifier to avoid excessive input.

Requirement for selecting speaker cords (one pair)

In order to output high quality sound signals, prepare a pair of speaker cords of the required length. Use speaker cords that are treated with either one of the following two fittings at their ends.

With cable cores (less than 4 mm in diameter) bared by stripping the jacket

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to 10 mm of each end of speaker cords The bare cable core may become oxidized over time. In that case, reconnect the speaker cords after stripping the jacket to expose a fresh segment of cable core at each end. This will ensure you can enjoy better sound.

With spade plugs (more than 6 mm in inside diameter, and less than

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12 mm in outside diameter)

Duct

Enclosure

Duct

Terminals

Spikes

Setting the speakers

Speaker placement is one of the most important factors in obtaining high quality sound. Observe the following when placing your speakers to obtain full advantage of the speaker characteristics.

Set up your speaker system on a hard, flat floor.

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Place the speaker system near a hard wall with its back about 50 cm away

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from the wall.

Place the right and left speakers in similar acoustic environments.

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Place the speaker system so that the tweeters are at the same height as

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your ears when you are seated.

Place each of the speakers at the apex of an isosceles triangle.

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If you cannot place the speakers wide enough apart, turn the speakers slightly outward. Likewise, if the speakers must be placed more than 2 meters apart, turn them slightly inward for more effective stereo sound.

Do not place the speakers in the following locations

In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight

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In places subject to excessive dust and dirt

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In places subject to high humidity

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Near source components (CD, record players, etc.)

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Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc.)

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Magnetic cards may fail due to the magnets in the speaker units.

Near televisions

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The speakers are not magnetically shielded. Therefore, if you use the speakers near CRT-based televisions, color shading occurs on the television screen.

45 - 60°

Right speakerLeft speaker

Listening position

A : Shorten the distance less

than the one of the speaker to the listening position (B).

B : Equalize the distance of the

left/right speakers to the listening position.

C : More than 50 cm

D : More than 50 cm

E : More than 1 m