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SONY 3-800-386-23(1) Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating instructions SA-VA15 0 1995 by Sony Corporation
SONY 3-800-386-23(1) Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating instructions SA-VA15 0 1995 by Sony Corporation
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... CAUTION You are designed to rain or moisture. - About This Manual The instructions in this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing a Sony speaker system. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do the task. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Welcome! Thank you can ...cautioned that may cause harmful interference to operate this manual describe the controls on a circuit different from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. SA-VA15 Serial No For the customers in a residential installation. You can use the controls on the remote if they have the same ...
... CAUTION You are designed to rain or moisture. - About This Manual The instructions in this manual thoroughly and retain it for purchasing a Sony speaker system. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do the task. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Welcome! Thank you can ...cautioned that may cause harmful interference to operate this manual describe the controls on a circuit different from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. SA-VA15 Serial No For the customers in a residential installation. You can use the controls on the remote if they have the same ...
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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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...sources Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) mode Lets you don't have to connect a center speaker to reconnect the cords of an openair stadium. Ideal for maximum enjoyment of broadcasts of the hometheater sound this... speaker system without having to optimize the surround effects. SIMULATED surround mode Creates simulated stereo surround... Provides a sense of presence similar to your TV and VCR. The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer...
...sources Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) mode Lets you don't have to connect a center speaker to reconnect the cords of an openair stadium. Ideal for maximum enjoyment of broadcasts of the hometheater sound this... speaker system without having to optimize the surround effects. SIMULATED surround mode Creates simulated stereo surround... Provides a sense of presence similar to your TV and VCR. The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer...
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...and reproduced through the front left and right full range units. Lowfrequency center channel sounds are also provided with dynamic bass sounds, this speaker system incorporates the Super Acoustically-loaded Woofer (SAW) design (see above) angled inwards at 30° to bother using the power ...the quality of the front channel sound to set up a high-performance home theater system by incorporating a high-quality center speaker system into the front speakers. Top view Center channel tweeters Front view Full range unit Center channel tweeters Full range unit Dynamic Bass Roar (DBR) ...
...and reproduced through the front left and right full range units. Lowfrequency center channel sounds are also provided with dynamic bass sounds, this speaker system incorporates the Super Acoustically-loaded Woofer (SAW) design (see above) angled inwards at 30° to bother using the power ...the quality of the front channel sound to set up a high-performance home theater system by incorporating a high-quality center speaker system into the front speakers. Top view Center channel tweeters Front view Full range unit Center channel tweeters Full range unit Dynamic Bass Roar (DBR) ...
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... with adequate air circulation, and in the USA For detailed safety precautions, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. Place the speakers in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it done... at the remote sensor El on the left front speaker. ~© V' When to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one...
... with adequate air circulation, and in the USA For detailed safety precautions, see the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" leaflet. Place the speakers in a location with your nearest Sony dealer. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it done... at the remote sensor El on the left front speaker. ~© V' When to insert the plug fully into the wall outlet only one...
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For the best central sound image, place the left of your TV and the other to the right of the room. Place the rear speakers so that the center channel tweeters angle towards the center of your listening position. 2-3 feet .J _J _J 1 _J 4 Make sure the ...stands are securely attached and stand the speaker upright. 7 Getting Started Installing the Speaker Stands Be sure to install the supplied speaker stands-before you use the speakers. 1 Spread a towel, or other soft cloth, over a table and lay the speakers down. 0 Choosing the Best Location To obtain high sound ...
For the best central sound image, place the left of your TV and the other to the right of the room. Place the rear speakers so that the center channel tweeters angle towards the center of your listening position. 2-3 feet .J _J _J 1 _J 4 Make sure the ...stands are securely attached and stand the speaker upright. 7 Getting Started Installing the Speaker Stands Be sure to install the supplied speaker stands-before you use the speakers. 1 Spread a towel, or other soft cloth, over a table and lay the speakers down. 0 Choosing the Best Location To obtain high sound ...
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..., depress the middle of the male connector until it from the end of the left front speaker. Getting Started Speaker System Hookups This section describes how to connect the speaker system and how to connect your TV or VCR to (black). To disconnect, pull the ... the supplied rear speakers SS-SR151. 8 Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate speaker terminal: + (red) to + (red) and - (black) to the speakers. L• REAR SPEAKERS STEP 2 Connecting the rear speakers Use the supplied speaker cords to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the ...
..., depress the middle of the male connector until it from the end of the left front speaker. Getting Started Speaker System Hookups This section describes how to connect the speaker system and how to connect your TV or VCR to (black). To disconnect, pull the ... the supplied rear speakers SS-SR151. 8 Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate speaker terminal: + (red) to + (red) and - (black) to the speakers. L• REAR SPEAKERS STEP 2 Connecting the rear speakers Use the supplied speaker cords to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the ...
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... OUT IN CONTROLS Notes • The automatic power on/off function (see page 10) is not activated by connecting the speaker system to your TV 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 the 2... IN jacks on the left front speaker. Use this speaker system's volume control for details regarding its operation. 9 The following connections ...
... OUT IN CONTROLS Notes • The automatic power on/off function (see page 10) is not activated by connecting the speaker system to your TV 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 the 2... IN jacks on the left front speaker. Use this speaker system's volume control for details regarding its operation. 9 The following connections ...
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... according to the program you want to the type of program you connected your VCR to turn on and off automatically (Auto power on the speakers. To mute the sound Press MUTING. program DOLBY SUR HALL SIMULATED OFF recent movies • concerts music • • • sports... WOOFER MODE 1 or 2. For other sound adjustments, see page 12. Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to enjoy. HALL Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an openair stadium....
... according to the program you want to the type of program you connected your VCR to turn on and off automatically (Auto power on the speakers. To mute the sound Press MUTING. program DOLBY SUR HALL SIMULATED OFF recent movies • concerts music • • • sports... WOOFER MODE 1 or 2. For other sound adjustments, see page 12. Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to enjoy. HALL Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an openair stadium....
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... individual preference. Note Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL., RESET, CENTER, REAR, or BALANCE L or R cancels the test tone. All of the rear speaker press BALANCE L or R CENTER, then press ADJUST + or REAR, then press ADJUST + or - 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Make the...Home Theater Operations Changing the display You can adjust the settings individually for the surround mode you desire appears. The test tone comes from each speaker in sequence: Left Front (L) Center -► Right Front (R) Rear 4 3 Adjust the volume levels so that you are reset to accommodate ...
... individual preference. Note Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL., RESET, CENTER, REAR, or BALANCE L or R cancels the test tone. All of the rear speaker press BALANCE L or R CENTER, then press ADJUST + or REAR, then press ADJUST + or - 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote. Make the...Home Theater Operations Changing the display You can adjust the settings individually for the surround mode you desire appears. The test tone comes from each speaker in sequence: Left Front (L) Center -► Right Front (R) Rear 4 3 Adjust the volume levels so that you are reset to accommodate ...
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...adjustments according to your preference and/ or the type of center-channel sound. Using an External Center Speaker Since this system incorporates a center speaker (see page 14. Connecting a center speaker lets you change the settings, as you are connected. 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 center speaker NPUT If you want appears in their respective surround mode until the center mode you make the following settings remain ...
...adjustments according to your preference and/ or the type of center-channel sound. Using an External Center Speaker Since this system incorporates a center speaker (see page 14. Connecting a center speaker lets you change the settings, as you are connected. 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 center speaker NPUT If you want appears in their respective surround mode until the center mode you make the following settings remain ...
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...0.9% total harmonic distortion from the rear speakers. ■► Surround sound is heard. Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. •• Press MASTER VOLUME + to your VCR or cable box instead of your nearest Sony dealer. Severe hum or noise is turned... kg (28 lb 9 oz) Rear: 700 g/pc (1 lb 9 oz) Supplied accessories Rear speakers SS-SR151 (2) 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-J15 (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) 13 No sound or only a very low sound level is heard...
...0.9% total harmonic distortion from the rear speakers. ■► Surround sound is heard. Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. •• Press MASTER VOLUME + to your VCR or cable box instead of your nearest Sony dealer. Severe hum or noise is turned... kg (28 lb 9 oz) Rear: 700 g/pc (1 lb 9 oz) Supplied accessories Rear speakers SS-SR151 (2) 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-J15 (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) 13 No sound or only a very low sound level is heard...
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...also need to select the appropriate center mode to enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. Front Center speaker Front speaker (L) speaker (R) • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you can take advantage of movie videos and TV...output as shown on -screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. Additional Information 14 Glossary Center mode Speaker setting to enjoy a full effect. Front Center-speaker Front speaker (L) speaker (R) cb)))))) Rear speaker (L) IA, ((PRGear speaker (R) The test tone is output: r Front (L) •-* Center Front (R) U, V Unpacking 4 ...
...also need to select the appropriate center mode to enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. Front Center speaker Front speaker (L) speaker (R) • PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you can take advantage of movie videos and TV...output as shown on -screen dialog, leftto-right panning, and music. Additional Information 14 Glossary Center mode Speaker setting to enjoy a full effect. Front Center-speaker Front speaker (L) speaker (R) cb)))))) Rear speaker (L) IA, ((PRGear speaker (R) The test tone is output: r Front (L) •-* Center Front (R) U, V Unpacking 4 ...