Sony SS-F7700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Speaker System

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this product.

Failure to observe the safety instructions for electric
appliances may cause a fire or serious personal injury.

This operating instructions describes important safety rules to avoid the risk of
injury, as well as the functions and operations of this unit. Carefully read “For
Your Safety” provided in a separate volume before using this unit. After
reading it, be sure to keep this operating instructions in a safe place for later
reference.

Connecting to an amplifier

When connecting to an amplifier, be sure to turn off the power of the
amplifier.

This speaker system has been designed for use with amplifiers or receivers rated
at the specifications identified in this operating instructions.
Using a low-output amplifier with insufficient signal input may damage the
tweeter. Use an amplifier or a receiver with sufficient signal output.

CAUTION

Do not send output signals beyond the maximum allowed input level of the
speakers.

Connect the right speaker to the right terminals of the amplifier and the left
speaker to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier.
Refer to the diagram when making connections.

Connecting to a single amplifier

Do not remove the jumper pin.

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Placing the speakers

Placement of speakers has a great impact on the quality of sound. Pay attention to
the following points to make full use of the features of your speakers.

• Place your speakers on a solid and level base.

• Place your speakers slightly away from a solid wall (approximately over
10 cm). If you place the speakers at the point where boundaries of the room
cross each other, the bass proportion relatively increases (such as in the corner
of the room where two walls meet).

• Make the sound conditions of the left and right speakers as equal as possible.

• Place the tweeter at the height of your ears.

Placing the speakers at the vertices of an equilateral triangle

If the left and right speakers cannot be separated more than 1 m, orient both
speakers toward the front. However, if the speakers can be separated more than
2 m, orient both speakers toward the inside for effective stereo playback.

Avoid placing the speakers in the following locations.

• In a hot place or in direct sunlight

• In a dusty place

• In a humid place

• In a place near other players

CAUTION

Do not place magnetic stripe cards, such as cash cards and commutation tickets,
near the speakers. The magnetic field of the speakers may erase the information
on the magnetic stripe.

Jumper pin

Right

Bi-wiring, bi-amp connection

Remove the jumper pin.

Terminals for
high-frequency
sound

Jumper
pin

When connecting to a single amplifier

• A simple tip to remember to avoid making wrong connections is to connect the

cord with letters or lines to the minus E terminal.

–

AV Amplifier

+

Terminals for
low-frequency
sound

+

–

AV Amplifier

When connecting to two power
amplifiers

1 Power amplifier
2 Control amplifier

L
R

2

L
R

L
R

Left

1

1

Notes on use

Pay attention to the position of the volume control on the amplifier not to exceed
the allowable level of input. An extremely large sound output may damage the
speakers. Install the speaker grill in the proper orientation.

Turning on or off the amplifier or the program source

Set the volume of the amplifier to the minimum level.

If the bass sound is imperceptible or the sound source position of
a musical instrument is unclear

Check whether the plus (+) or minus (-) terminal of each speaker cord is properly
connected.

Cleaning the cabinet with care

• Wipe it with soft dry cloth (non-starched). (Do not ever use a scrubbing brush
or sponge.)

• To maintain the continued polish of the cabinet, do not wipe it vigorously right
from the start, but first brush away dust with a soft brush or a duster before
you wipe it with soft dry cloth.

• If it is stained with oil or fingerprints, breath on the surface and wipe it with
soft dry cloth.

• If the stain is tough to remove, wipe it with soft cloth washed in lukewarm
soapy water. (Do not use a neutral detergent.)

• Do not use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or hair liquid, which may damage the
surface.

• Be careful not to scrape the cabinet.

• Be careful not to drop a lit cigarette or match, as it may damage the surface.

To prevent damage to the speakers

Do not disassemble or modify each speaker unit, network, or enclosure. The parts
inside each speaker unit cannot be exchanged or modified.

To prevent circuit breakage

Do not input the following signals in a continued manner.

• White noise between FM radio stations

• Consistent high-frequency sound of an electronic musical instrument

• Loud high-frequency sound generated by fast-forwarding on a tape deck

Troubleshooting

If color fluctuation occurs on the TV screen

This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV
set. However, color fluctuation may still be observed on certain types of TV sets.

If color fluctuation occurs

Turn off the TV and turn it back on 15 to 30 minutes later.

If color fluctuation persists

Place the speakers away from the TV.

In addition

Make sure there are no magnetic objects near the speakers.
The magnetic field interacting with the speakers may cause color fluctuation.

Examples of magnetic objects

Magnets attached to a rack or a stand, magnets used in health devices or toys, etc.

If a system failure or malfunction occurs

In the event that the system behaves abnormally or malfunctions, contact the
retailer where you purchased the product or a Sony service representative in your
area.

Specifications

Type Bass-reflex 3-way speaker system, Anti-magnetic type
Speaker unit Woofer (for low-frequency sound) 100 mm x 2 cone type

Mid-range (for mid-frequency sound) 100 mm cone type
Tweeter (for high-frequency sound) 25 mm balance dome

type
Rated impedance 8 Ω
Maximum input 120 W (JEITA*)
Output sound pressure level

86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Effective frequency range

50 - 70,000 Hz
Anti-magnetic type (JEITA*)
Maximum external dimensions

Approx. 265 × 1,070 × 280 mm (W × H × D) Including the

speaker grills
Mass Approx. 10 kg (for each unit including the speaker grill)
Accessories Operating Instructions (1)

Information on service and inquiry (1)

Warranty card (1)

Request for product registration (1)

Speaker cords (2)

Warranty and after-sales service

Warranty card

This product comes with a warranty card. Receive one at the time of purchase.
Please keep it in a safe place after filling in all needed information and confirming
relevant details. The warranty period is one year from the date of purchase.

After-sales service

Checking out the conditions beforehand when this unit is not
working properly

Refer to this operating instructions again and confirm the conditions.

Contacting a service representative if the conditions persist

Contact the retailer where you purchased the product or a Sony service
representative in your area listed on the attached "Information on service and
inquiry".

Repairing during the warranty period

Repairing during the warranty period will be based on the description of the
warranty. Please read the warranty card for details.

Repairing after the warranty period

Repair will be done upon request with a service charge if the repair can maintain
the proper functionality of this unit.

The holding period of the parts

Sony retains performance parts for repair (parts needed to maintain the proper
functionality of the product) of a stereo system for 8 years after the manufacture
has been discontinued.
This holding period of the parts is a period when repair can be done. Even when
the holding period has elapsed, there may be cases where repair can still be done
depending on the conditions subject to repair. For more information, please
contact the retailer where you purchased the product or a Sony service
representative in your area.

Please provide the following information when you make an

inquiry.

• Model name: SS-F7700

• Conditions of failure: Be as detailed as possible.

• Date of purchase

* Measured values conform to the standards set forth by JEITA (Japan Electronics

and Information Technology Industries Association).

Please understand that the specifications and external designs of this unit are
subject to change for improvement without prior notice.

See the following website for a FAQ and solutions.

Sony service for operation the products

Toll free

From Mobile phone, PHS, and

0120-333-020
0466-31-2511

some IP phone

After connecting to
the number shown left,

press

“306” and

during the first

“#”

announcement is

Sony service for repairing

Toll free

From Mobile phone, PHS, and

0120-222-330
0466-31-2531

some IP phone

* Contact to this Sony service for consulting to purchase the

Operating Instructions, Remote, etc.

Fax (for both service): 0120-333-389

hearing.
Then, it is connected to
the Sony customer
service.

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