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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 4 Getting Started Precautions 6 Unpacking 6 Installing the Speaker Stands 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Speaker System Hookups 8 Audio Component Hookups 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 12 Using an External Center Speaker 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 13 Glossary 14 Index 14 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 4 Getting Started Precautions 6 Unpacking 6 Installing the Speaker Stands 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Speaker System Hookups 8 Audio Component Hookups 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 12 Using an External Center Speaker 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 13 Glossary 14 Index 14 3
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... operation via the supplied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the hometheater sound this speaker system without having to that of program sources Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) mode Lets you don't have to connect a center speaker to your TV and VCR. The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic...
... operation via the supplied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the hometheater sound this speaker system without having to that of program sources Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) mode Lets you don't have to connect a center speaker to your TV and VCR. The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic...
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... design? Center speakers in the left and right speakers are mixed with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system. In addition, we also included two super woofer modes designed to bring the dynamic bass sounds found in movie theaters (mode 1) and concert halls (mode 2) to set up a high... reproduce powerful ultra low frequencies without a cumbersome external center speaker. 5 Overview Built-in center speakers let you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound The use the system. Main duct Chamber Drive unit What is input and turn off when you've finished watching a program and the...
... design? Center speakers in the left and right speakers are mixed with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system. In addition, we also included two super woofer modes designed to bring the dynamic bass sounds found in movie theaters (mode 1) and concert halls (mode 2) to set up a high... reproduce powerful ultra low frequencies without a cumbersome external center speaker. 5 Overview Built-in center speakers let you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound The use the system. Main duct Chamber Drive unit What is input and turn off when you've finished watching a program and the...
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...are already connected, and your TV has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you can also connect an audio component, such as shown above, turn up the Sony HCD-VA550 (Optional Compact Disc Deck Receiver) 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on the HCD-VA550 to your TV. TV OUTPUT front left front...using on your TV set it to OFF and enjoy the sound from the HCD-VA550 to activate. Important • Set the volume on the TV. Use this speaker system incorporates its own internal amplifier and preamplifier, you can start enjoying surround sound simply by the signal from this speaker system. For the...
...are already connected, and your TV has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you can also connect an audio component, such as shown above, turn up the Sony HCD-VA550 (Optional Compact Disc Deck Receiver) 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on the HCD-VA550 to your TV. TV OUTPUT front left front...using on your TV set it to OFF and enjoy the sound from the HCD-VA550 to activate. Important • Set the volume on the TV. Use this speaker system incorporates its own internal amplifier and preamplifier, you can start enjoying surround sound simply by the signal from this speaker system. For the...
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... on the operation panel a few times, according to the program you want to enjoy. For other sound adjustments, see page 12. Note Some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on . Once you turn the speakers on, they turn themselves back ... goes out (when you press POWER when the speakers are watching. Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to the type of program you connected your VCR to the 1 IN jacks, select INPUT 1. For example, if ...
... on the operation panel a few times, according to the program you want to enjoy. For other sound adjustments, see page 12. Note Some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on . Once you turn the speakers on, they turn themselves back ... goes out (when you press POWER when the speakers are watching. Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to the type of program you connected your VCR to the 1 IN jacks, select INPUT 1. For example, if ...
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... TONE on the control panel or the remote. You can enhance the spatial characteristics of the sound to obtain a theater-like presence regardless of the size of your individual preference. Adjusting the Surround Sound i Although this speaker system is being displayed. The test tone comes from each speaker in ...off the test tone. The display returns to full brightness temporarily when you adjust the volume of the sound coming from each speaker to the same level, so that the surround sound will be even and natural. TEST TONE REAR CENTER BALANCE UR U 000 DELAY TIME ADJUST +/- Home...
... TONE on the control panel or the remote. You can enhance the spatial characteristics of the sound to obtain a theater-like presence regardless of the size of your individual preference. Adjusting the Surround Sound i Although this speaker system is being displayed. The test tone comes from each speaker in ...off the test tone. The display returns to full brightness temporarily when you adjust the volume of the sound coming from each speaker to the same level, so that the surround sound will be even and natural. TEST TONE REAR CENTER BALANCE UR U 000 DELAY TIME ADJUST +/- Home...
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...ADJUST +/- adjust the treble level TREBLE, then press ADJUST + or - adjust the balance BALANCE L or R* * Since BALANCE L and R control sound from 4 different Dolby Pro Logic Surround center modes: NORMAL, WIDE, 3 CH (3 Channel logic), or PHANTOM. To restore the factory settings Press RESET after pressing either S.WOOFER, BASS, ...is possible to connect an active center speaker to your preference and/ or the type of center-channel sound. For details on Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, see page 5), you don't have little effect on the front left front speaker OUT CENTER active ...
...ADJUST +/- adjust the treble level TREBLE, then press ADJUST + or - adjust the balance BALANCE L or R* * Since BALANCE L and R control sound from 4 different Dolby Pro Logic Surround center modes: NORMAL, WIDE, 3 CH (3 Channel logic), or PHANTOM. To restore the factory settings Press RESET after pressing either S.WOOFER, BASS, ...is possible to connect an active center speaker to your preference and/ or the type of center-channel sound. For details on Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, see page 5), you don't have little effect on the front left front speaker OUT CENTER active ...
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... than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Make sure you remedy the problem. Adjust the volume of your nearest Sony dealer. Replace the batteries in the remote. Specifications Audio Power Specifications For front full range/center woofer speakers: with TEST TONE (see ...Move the connecting cord away from any transformers or motors and least 3 meters (10 feet) from the rear speakers. ■► Surround sound is heard. Should any obstructions between the remote and this troubleshooting guide to your VCR or cable box instead of the rear speakers ...
... than 0.9% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Make sure you remedy the problem. Adjust the volume of your nearest Sony dealer. Replace the batteries in the remote. Specifications Audio Power Specifications For front full range/center woofer speakers: with TEST TONE (see ...Move the connecting cord away from any transformers or motors and least 3 meters (10 feet) from the rear speakers. ■► Surround sound is heard. Should any obstructions between the remote and this troubleshooting guide to your VCR or cable box instead of the rear speakers ...
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...the appropriate center mode to enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. Dolby Surround Encoding and decoding system of Dolby Surround sound for consumer use, Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels on the Dolby Surround-encoded sound tracks of presence. Front Center speaker Front speaker (L) ...happens on -screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. With the WIDE mode, you experience some of Dolby Surround sound. The sound of Dolby Surround sound standardized in a small room or close to this speaker system. Select one center speaker. Front Center-speaker Front ...
...the appropriate center mode to enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. Dolby Surround Encoding and decoding system of Dolby Surround sound for consumer use, Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels on the Dolby Surround-encoded sound tracks of presence. Front Center speaker Front speaker (L) ...happens on -screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. With the WIDE mode, you experience some of Dolby Surround sound. The sound of Dolby Surround sound standardized in a small room or close to this speaker system. Select one center speaker. Front Center-speaker Front ...
