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SONY 3-759-251-22(2) Home Theater . Adive Speaker System Operating Instructions SA-VAI
SONY 3-759-251-22(2) Home Theater . Adive Speaker System Operating Instructions SA-VAI
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... non-use abrasive pads, scouring powder or solvents such as radiators or air ducts, or in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 3 Color interference on nearby TVs The speakers in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat...
... non-use abrasive pads, scouring powder or solvents such as radiators or air ducts, or in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 3 Color interference on nearby TVs The speakers in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat...
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... commander, ensuring maximum enjoyment of the following patents: US number 3,959,590; Furthermore, by the SA-VAI (see page 14). * Manufactured under one , "Tall-boy" style speaker system features a freestanding tower design styled to match your TV simply with built-in much easier operations... than conventional AV systems. Automatic power mode switching Press the POWER switch and the SA-VAI enters READY mode. Easy connection The SA-VAI speaker system is designed for complicated system settings. You can obtain full surround sound that gives you the...
... commander, ensuring maximum enjoyment of the following patents: US number 3,959,590; Furthermore, by the SA-VAI (see page 14). * Manufactured under one , "Tall-boy" style speaker system features a freestanding tower design styled to match your TV simply with built-in much easier operations... than conventional AV systems. Automatic power mode switching Press the POWER switch and the SA-VAI enters READY mode. Easy connection The SA-VAI speaker system is designed for complicated system settings. You can obtain full surround sound that gives you the...
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.... The result is the use a center speaker equivalent in quality to the front speakers and positioned very close to form a DBR super woofer system. The SA-VAI features a SAW-type super woofer in the front left and right speakers to the screen image. For this system,...drive unit .4 - The SAW design features two inner chambers and a centrally-positioned super woofer drive unit. Front speaker/woofer o for impressive movie effects. 5 The SA-VAI incorporates SAW-type super woofers in obtaining maximum surround effect when playing sources with the Dolby Pro Logic surround...
.... The result is the use a center speaker equivalent in quality to the front speakers and positioned very close to form a DBR super woofer system. The SA-VAI features a SAW-type super woofer in the front left and right speakers to the screen image. For this system,...drive unit .4 - The SAW design features two inner chambers and a centrally-positioned super woofer drive unit. Front speaker/woofer o for impressive movie effects. 5 The SA-VAI incorporates SAW-type super woofers in obtaining maximum surround effect when playing sources with the Dolby Pro Logic surround...
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EE IE ACTIVE SPEAKERe SONY I For details, refer to an AC outlet and the system is in parentheses. buttons (page 12) THE (treble) +/- El POWER switch M Remote sensor El AC ...) INPUT (1/2) button(s) (page 10) IF TEST TONE button (pages 12 and 13) CENTER LEVEL +/- buttons (page 12) it BASS +/- Identifying the Parts and Controls Left-speaker operation panel/remote commander CJID3 EEO E 9 .4, BBBQ8t100" i PRO LOOICA HiTimmimm WON VON suoilpfte C•KIC, WOE wpm. ID DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button DOLBY...
EE IE ACTIVE SPEAKERe SONY I For details, refer to an AC outlet and the system is in parentheses. buttons (page 12) THE (treble) +/- El POWER switch M Remote sensor El AC ...) INPUT (1/2) button(s) (page 10) IF TEST TONE button (pages 12 and 13) CENTER LEVEL +/- buttons (page 12) it BASS +/- Identifying the Parts and Controls Left-speaker operation panel/remote commander CJID3 EEO E 9 .4, BBBQ8t100" i PRO LOOICA HiTimmimm WON VON suoilpfte C•KIC, WOE wpm. ID DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button DOLBY...
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... a year of the SA-VAI. Connecting terminals of opposite polarity will not be used for the rear speaker connection. • Make sure to the right so that the following accessories are present: • Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1) • Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2) • Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) • Remote commander RM-VA1 (1) • Sony batteries SUM...
... a year of the SA-VAI. Connecting terminals of opposite polarity will not be used for the rear speaker connection. • Make sure to the right so that the following accessories are present: • Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1) • Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2) • Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) • Remote commander RM-VA1 (1) • Sony batteries SUM...
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... without fixed-volume audio output jacks" described on the left speaker to the R-ch SPEAKER INPUT jack on the right speaker. 3 Use the supplied rear speaker connecting cords to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the next page. 8 Note Make sure that ...® ROtSPEPNER INPUT VIDEO I WW*POO P. 1 CO P- Connecting the speakers to video equipment Connection to a wall outlet. SPEAKER OUIPU'r O O O IIIIPEONCE SE aEuNcetv 2 I AUDIO R VCR or LD player, etc. 2 Front speaker (L) lid. Hooking Up the System The following two illustrations show the connectors on...
... without fixed-volume audio output jacks" described on the left speaker to the R-ch SPEAKER INPUT jack on the right speaker. 3 Use the supplied rear speaker connecting cords to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the next page. 8 Note Make sure that ...® ROtSPEPNER INPUT VIDEO I WW*POO P. 1 CO P- Connecting the speakers to video equipment Connection to a wall outlet. SPEAKER OUIPU'r O O O IIIIPEONCE SE aEuNcetv 2 I AUDIO R VCR or LD player, etc. 2 Front speaker (L) lid. Hooking Up the System The following two illustrations show the connectors on...
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... MAR 0 11---,1 I II R On AUDIO 0 VCR or LD player, etc. 4 WO SPEAKER OUTPUT MI6 6 171 Pwc'0500 5 Rear speaker (R) 5 Rear speaker (L) 1 Connect the INPUT 1 or 2 IN jacks on the left speaker to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the video equipment. 2 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the ...4 Use the supplied front L/R speaker connecting cord to connect the R-ch SPEAKER OUTPUT jack on the left speaker to the R-ch SPEAKER INPUT jack on the right speaker. 5 Use the supplied rear speaker connecting cord to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the left speaker. 6 Connect the AC power...
... MAR 0 11---,1 I II R On AUDIO 0 VCR or LD player, etc. 4 WO SPEAKER OUTPUT MI6 6 171 Pwc'0500 5 Rear speaker (R) 5 Rear speaker (L) 1 Connect the INPUT 1 or 2 IN jacks on the left speaker to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the video equipment. 2 Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the ...4 Use the supplied front L/R speaker connecting cord to connect the R-ch SPEAKER OUTPUT jack on the left speaker to the R-ch SPEAKER INPUT jack on the right speaker. 5 Use the supplied rear speaker connecting cord to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the left speaker. 6 Connect the AC power...
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...or "DOLBY STEREO" logo. If there is in READY mode, the indicator on the POWER switch lights up green and the speaker system begins operating immediately. Enjoying Surround Sound Use the procedure described below to enjoy any of the respective equipment. 10 MOUNE( ...MASTIF VOL 0 • 5 4 S.WOOFER ON/OFF MODE 2 MUTra =, O °En .6 =I =I rEiliti I=I 0 MOP ass I=I 0 THE I=1 ED O. 5 ACTIVE SPEAKER MANN SONY Press POWER on the operation of connected equipment, refer to the operation manual of the following surround sound modes: DOLBY mode: In this mode, the...
...or "DOLBY STEREO" logo. If there is in READY mode, the indicator on the POWER switch lights up green and the speaker system begins operating immediately. Enjoying Surround Sound Use the procedure described below to enjoy any of the respective equipment. 10 MOUNE( ...MASTIF VOL 0 • 5 4 S.WOOFER ON/OFF MODE 2 MUTra =, O °En .6 =I =I rEiliti I=I 0 MOP ass I=I 0 THE I=1 ED O. 5 ACTIVE SPEAKER MANN SONY Press POWER on the operation of connected equipment, refer to the operation manual of the following surround sound modes: DOLBY mode: In this mode, the...
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.../OFF MOOS PRO LOGIC ON/OFF MODE Operation panel Remote commander Note The DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button is operable only when an external center speaker is muted. o MASTER VOL OiLl Operation panel Remote commander VOLUME LJ Remote commander To mute the sound Press the MUTING button. "MUTE" appears on the...
.../OFF MOOS PRO LOGIC ON/OFF MODE Operation panel Remote commander Note The DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button is operable only when an external center speaker is muted. o MASTER VOL OiLl Operation panel Remote commander VOLUME LJ Remote commander To mute the sound Press the MUTING button. "MUTE" appears on the...
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...TONE button In DOLBY or DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes, pressing the TEST TONE button causes a test tone signal to be sequentially output from each speaker, allowing you commonly use. - 0 MASTER VOL 0 4. E OAC swear 0 OPOWER INPUT i•• SUMWOOFER -... 0407 MODE gDMIRINW STINIVIL... t COPIA, MUTING - 0 MASTER VOL 0 + H A E G • III MC B ca-A C D F ni o 0 AcTNE SPEAKER' [Al CENTER LEVEL +1- l=) EAR LREVEL CD Remote commander im S.WOOFER +/- and TRE +/- Adjusting the Audio Use the audio adjustment functions described below to increase ...
...TONE button In DOLBY or DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes, pressing the TEST TONE button causes a test tone signal to be sequentially output from each speaker, allowing you commonly use. - 0 MASTER VOL 0 4. E OAC swear 0 OPOWER INPUT i•• SUMWOOFER -... 0407 MODE gDMIRINW STINIVIL... t COPIA, MUTING - 0 MASTER VOL 0 + H A E G • III MC B ca-A C D F ni o 0 AcTNE SPEAKER' [Al CENTER LEVEL +1- l=) EAR LREVEL CD Remote commander im S.WOOFER +/- and TRE +/- Adjusting the Audio Use the audio adjustment functions described below to increase ...
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.... A test tone is adjusted in a range of the following order. and BALANCE L/R to obtain the same sound level from each speaker and delay time. CENTE LEVEL 1=1 REAR LEVEL =1 BALANCE --. =I 1=3 Remote commander 4 Press TEST TONE to your listening position. ... selected delay time appears on automatically. STD LEVEL Operation panel STD LEVEL =I Remote commander Note Since the BALANCE L/R buttons control sound from the front speakers with a high proportion of the sound in 1 dB steps. BALANCE -. =I =I Remote commander 13 2 Press TEST TONE. Front (L) •...
.... A test tone is adjusted in a range of the following order. and BALANCE L/R to obtain the same sound level from each speaker and delay time. CENTE LEVEL 1=1 REAR LEVEL =1 BALANCE --. =I 1=3 Remote commander 4 Press TEST TONE to your listening position. ... selected delay time appears on automatically. STD LEVEL Operation panel STD LEVEL =I Remote commander Note Since the BALANCE L/R buttons control sound from the front speakers with a high proportion of the sound in 1 dB steps. BALANCE -. =I =I Remote commander 13 2 Press TEST TONE. Front (L) •...
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... mode when not using a medium to an external center speaker with a built-in amplifier or through SA-VAT's "enhanced theater mode speaker system". The front speakers output the sound of the center channel since the small speaker produces insufficient bass. Center speaker Front speaker (L)i Front speaker (R) l=1*. The front speakers output the sound of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button...
... mode when not using a medium to an external center speaker with a built-in amplifier or through SA-VAT's "enhanced theater mode speaker system". The front speakers output the sound of the center channel since the small speaker produces insufficient bass. Center speaker Front speaker (L)i Front speaker (R) l=1*. The front speakers output the sound of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button...
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...(28 lb 9 oz) Rear: 800 g/pc (1 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessories Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1) Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2) Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) Remote commander RM-VAI (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Design and specifications are subject to rated output. Specifications AUDIO POWER ...Id/ Output INPUT 1/2: 450 mV, 1 kil Center: 650 mV, 2 kit Rear: Accept only supplied rear speakers SS-SR11 R-ch: Accept only SA-VA1 R-ch speaker with 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to change without notice. rated 18 watts per channel ...
...(28 lb 9 oz) Rear: 800 g/pc (1 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessories Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1) Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2) Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) Remote commander RM-VAI (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Design and specifications are subject to rated output. Specifications AUDIO POWER ...Id/ Output INPUT 1/2: 450 mV, 1 kil Center: 650 mV, 2 kit Rear: Accept only supplied rear speakers SS-SR11 R-ch: Accept only SA-VA1 R-ch speaker with 4 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to change without notice. rated 18 watts per channel ...
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...from the fluorescent light. Select another mode (see page 14). Move the connecting cords away from the external center speaker in these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Replace the batteries. A program source with CENTER LEVEL +/(see page 12). The batteries are shortcircuited. Adjust ...does not resume after you have made these modes. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan You pressed the MUTING button. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button is an obstruction between the remote commander and the SA-VAl. Troubleshooting Before proceeding through the check list below...
...from the fluorescent light. Select another mode (see page 14). Move the connecting cords away from the external center speaker in these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Replace the batteries. A program source with CENTER LEVEL +/(see page 12). The batteries are shortcircuited. Adjust ...does not resume after you have made these modes. Sony Corporation Printed in Japan You pressed the MUTING button. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button is an obstruction between the remote commander and the SA-VAl. Troubleshooting Before proceeding through the check list below...