Sony Ericsson SRS-DB500 User Manual

Active Speaker System

4-140-464-11(1)

SRS-DB500

Operating Instructions______

Manual de instrucciones ____

Mode d’emploi ____________

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

M o d e l N o . S e r i a l N o .

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of 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.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus.

To reduce the risk of f ire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the system from the mains, connect the system to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the system, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

The system is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

For customer in the United States

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 1 5 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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For customers in Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

Table of Contents

Unpacking ....................................6

Guide to parts and controls ..........7

Getting Started

Hooking up the system.................9

Positioning the speakers.............12

Basic Operations

Listening to the sound................13

Adjusting the sound ...................14

Changing the display..................15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .........................16

Precautions.................................17

Specifications.............................18

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Subwoofer (1)

• Satellite speakers (2)

• Remote Commander (1)

•Audio cord (1)

• Operating Instructions (1)

Guide to parts and controls

Subwoofer

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A JOG

Turn to adjust the volume, bass and treble level.

B Illuminator

Lights up when the system is turned on.

C MUTING indicator

Lights up when the muting function is activated.

D "/1 (on/standby) button

(pages 10, 13, 16, 17)

Press to turn the system on or off. The "/1 indicator lights up when the system is turned off.

E TREBLE button

Press to enter or exit from the treble level setting mode.

TREBLE indicator

Flashes during treble level setting mode. Lights up when the treble level setting is done by remote.

F BASS button

Press to enter or exit from the bass level setting mode.

BASS indicator

Flashes during bass level setting mode. Lights up when the bass level setting is done by remote.

G INPUT button

Press to select the input source.

H INPUT 2 jack (pages 11, 13, 18)

Connect to headphones jack of a portable audio device, etc.

INPUT 2 indicator

Lights up when INPUT 2 source is selected.

I i (headphones) jack (pages 13,

18)

Connect the headphones.

J Remote sensor

Receives signals from remote.

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Remote RM-AS31

A "/1 (on/standby)

Press to turn the system on or off.

B DISPLAY

Press to change the illuminator pattern around JOG.

C VOLUME +/–*

Press to adjust the volume.

* The VOLUME + b utton has a tactile dot.

Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

D MUTING

Press to turn off the sound. Press the button again to restore the sound.

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E BASS +/–

Press to change the bass level.

F TREBLE +/–

Press to change the treble level.

G INPUT

Press to select the input source.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Subwoofer

– Front panel– Rear panel

1 To satellite speaker (left) 2 To satellite speaker (right)

1 2

INPUT 2

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A INPUT 1 L/R jacks

Use an audio cord (supplied) to connect INPUT 1 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, computer, etc.

Portable audio device, computer, etc.

To LINE OUT or headphones jack (stereo mini-jack)

INPUT 1

Red White

To INPUT 1 jack

Audio cord (supplied)

B Satellite speakers

Be sure to insert the connector straight into the terminals.

SPEAKER

C Power

Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after you have make all connections. The "/1 indicator is turned on. When you press "/1, the system turns on and the "/1 indicator is turned off.

D INPUT 2 jack

Use a connecting cord (not supplied) to connect INPUT 2 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, etc.

Subwoofer

Portable audio device, etc.

To INPUT 2 jack

Connecting cord (not supplied)

To LINE OUT or headphones jack (stereo mini-jack)

Note

When the system is connected to the monaural jack of the source device, the sound may not come through the right satellite speaker. In such a case, use the optional plug adaptor PC-236MS or PC-234S.

Using the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two R03 (size AAA) (not supplied) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below.

Getting Started

Notes

• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage

from battery leakage and corrosion.

• When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

• Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Positioning the speakers

You can place your speakers as shown below.

Portable audio device, computer, etc.

Subwoofer

Left satellite speaker Right satellite speaker

Basic Operations

Listening to the sound

Press "/1 to turn on the system.

The "/1 indicator lights off when the system is turned on.

2 Press INPUT repeatedly.

Each press changes as follows:

INPUT 1 t INPUT 2

Notes

• Select INPUT 1 to listen to device connected to INPUT 1 jack.

• Select INPUT 2 to listen to device connected to INPUT 2 jack.

3 Start playing on the connected

device.

4 Turn JOG (or press VOLUME +/–

on the remote) to adjust the volume.

Tips

• Depending on the connected device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume on the connected device as well.

• The volume level on the system may vary depending on the connected device.

5 Press "/1 to turn off the system

after use.

The "/1 indicator lights up when the system is turned off.

Using the headphones/earphones

Connect the headphones/earphones to the i (headphones) jack on the subwoofer.

Notes

• If the connected device has a BASS BOOST function, set it to off as it may cause audible distortion.

• If connecting the speaker to a device with a built-in radio or tuner, radio reception may not occur or sensitivity may be reduced significantly.

To activate the muting function

Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following.

• Press MUTING again.

• Turn JOG to increase the volume. Press the VOLUME + on the remote.

• Turn off the system.

Basic Operations

Adjusting the sound

Adding a sound effect

—BASS

1 Press BASS to enter bass level

setting mode.

2 Turn JOG to adjust the bass

effect.

You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 2dB step.

Turn JOG clockwise to increase bass level.

JOG

+8 dB

MUTING

Turn JOG counterclockwise to decrease bass level.

JOG

–8 dB

— TREBLE

1 Press TREBLE to enter treble

level setting mode.

2 Turn JOG to adjust the treble

effect.

You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 2dB step. Turn JOG clockwise to increase treble level. Turn JOG counterclockwise to decrease treble level. The initial setting is 0 dB.

3 Press TREBLE to exit from the

treble level setting mode.

To set the BASS/TREBLE function using the remote

Press BASS/TREBLE +/– to change the bass/treble level.

Notes

• The bass/treble setting mode is automatically

quit after a few seconds.

• The bass/treble setting mode is automatically

quit when you press any key.

MUTING

The initial setting is +2 dB.

+2 dB

JOG

MUTING

3 Press BASS to exit from the bass

level setting mode.

Changing the display

Changing the illuminator

You can select the illuminator as you want.

Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly to select the illuminator you want when the system is turned on.

Each time you press the button, the illuminator changes cyclically as follows:

Deco light mode Power meter mode

This mode is the default mode. The illuminator flashes randomly.

The illuminator shows the volume level.

The illuminator lights up base on the input source level.

Notes

• When you turn JOG +/– (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote), illuminator shows the current volume level.

• When you adjust the bass/treble level, illuminator shows the current bass/treble level.

t Volume mode2) t

t Off

Basic Operations

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with your speaker system, check the following list and take the indicated measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

When the "/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items.

• Are you using only the supplied speakers?

• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear of the subwoofer unit?

After checking the above items and fixing any problems, wait for 5 minutes before plug in the power cord again and turn on the system. If the "/1 indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The sound is distorted.

• Turn JOG counterclockwise.

• Turn down the volume level on the connected device. Or, if the connected device has a BASS BOOST function, set it to off.

There is hum or noise in the speaker output.

• Make sure all the connections have been correctly made.

• Make sure the connected device are not positioned too close to the TV set or monitor.

The sound has suddenly stopped.

• Make sure all the connections have been correctly made.

• Make sure the muting function is turned off.

There is no sound output from the headphone.

• Check the headphone connection.

• Check that the audio source on the selected channel is played back.

• Make sure the muting function is turned off.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit.

• Move the remote closer to the unit.

• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries.

• Move the unit away from the fluorescent light.

There is no sound.

• Turn JOG clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote).

• Turn up the volume on the connected device.

• Check that headphones are not connected.

• Check the speaker connections.

• Make sure the muting function is turned off.

• Check that you have selected the correct device with the INPUT button.

Speakers

There is no sound from the speaker system.

• Make sure all the connections have been correctly made.

• Make sure the satellite speaker and the connected device have been turned up properly.

• Connect only the supplied speakers.

• Check if the headphones are connected. If there are, disconnect them.

To reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

1 Unplug the power cord. 2 Wait for 5 minutes before plug the

power cord back in.

3 Press "/1 to turn on the system. 4 Press INPUT and "/1 at the same

time and hold for 3 seconds.

The system is reset to the factory settings. You need to readjust all the settings you made, such as volume, bass level, treble level and input source.

Precautions

On safety

• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc., is located on the rear exterior.

• Before operating the system, be sure that the operating voltage of the system is identical with that of your local power supply.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull the cord by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the system, unplug the system’s power cord and have the system checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• For efficient heat dissipation, ensure there is sufficient space to the rear of the subwoofer. Also, avoid placing objects on the unit.

• Do not insert your hand or any objects into the hole of the subwoofer and satellite speaker.

On power source

If main plug of the system is disconnected from the AC outlet while the system is on standby mode, the "/1 indicator will continue to lights up for about 2 minutes, depends on time taken for the internal high efficiency audio grade switching mode power supply to be fully discharged.

On operation

• Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system.

• Before connecting, turn off the speaker system, the PC and audio device to avoid damaging the speaker system.

• The volume level should not be turned up to the point of distortion.

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Additional Information

• 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.

If the TV picture or monitor display is magnetically distorted

Although this system is magnetically shielded, there may be cases that the picture on some TV sets/personal computers may become magnetically distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV set/personal computer once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. In the case of a personal computer, take appropriate measures, such as data storage, before turning it off. When there seems to be no improvement, locate the system farther away from the TV set/personal computer. Furthermore, be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the TV set/personal computer, such as audio racks, TV stands, toys etc. These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system.

On placement

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.

• 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.

On cleaning

Do not use alcohol, benzene, or thinner to clean the cabinet.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Specifications

Speaker section

Satellite speaker

Speaker system

Full range, magnetically shielded

Speaker units

6.5 cm, cone type

Enclosure type

Bass reflex

Impedance

4 Ω

Cord length

1.5 m

Subwoofer

Speaker system

Woofer

Speaker units

16 cm, cone type

Enclosure type

Bass reflex

Impedance

2 Ω

Amplifier section

Rated output

75 W + 75 W (10% T.H.D., 1 kHz, 4 Ω) (Satellite speaker) 150 W (10% T.H.D., 100 Hz, 2 Ω) (Subwoofer)

Input

RCA jack × 1 (INPUT 1)

Voltage: 1 V impedance: 10 kilohms

Stereo mini jack × 1 (INPUT 2)

Voltage: 500 mV impedance: 4.7 kilohms

Output

Stereo mini jack × 1 (i (headphones))

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