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SA-VE315/VE312 Serial No. Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. SA-VE315 SA-VE312 ©2000 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 4-226-697-11(1) Micro Satellite System Operating Instructions GB Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
SA-VE315/VE312 Serial No. Model No. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. SA-VE315 SA-VE312 ©2000 Sony Corporation Record the serial number in the space provided below. 4-226-697-11(1) Micro Satellite System Operating Instructions GB Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit.
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... call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. CAUTION Use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in cabinet. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to the point...
... call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in this manual could void your authority to rain or moisture. CAUTION Use of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in cabinet. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to the point...
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... center speaker, and one subwoofer. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, "PRO LOGIC" and "Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are for SA-VE315 and SA-VE312, Sony Micro Satellite Systems. Differences between the systems • SA-VE315 The SA-VE315 is suited for the enjoyment of music. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Table of Contents Hooking up the system 4 Positioning the speakers 7 Listening to the sound 8 Adjusting the sound 8 Precautions 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications...
... center speaker, and one subwoofer. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, "PRO LOGIC" and "Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are for SA-VE315 and SA-VE312, Sony Micro Satellite Systems. Differences between the systems • SA-VE315 The SA-VE315 is suited for the enjoyment of music. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Table of Contents Hooking up the system 4 Positioning the speakers 7 Listening to the sound 8 Adjusting the sound 8 Precautions 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications...
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Front (Right) Subwoofer Ee LINE IN Center Ee Front (Left) Ee Amplifier FRONT E eR L eE Ee WOOFER OUT CENTER R L REAR Ee Rear (Right) Ee Rear (Left) 4GB Hookup A (for SA-VE315) This configuration is used when the amplifier is turned off before starting the hook-up the system Connect the speaker system to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other video devices. Hooking up . Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is connected to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier.
Front (Right) Subwoofer Ee LINE IN Center Ee Front (Left) Ee Amplifier FRONT E eR L eE Ee WOOFER OUT CENTER R L REAR Ee Rear (Right) Ee Rear (Left) 4GB Hookup A (for SA-VE315) This configuration is used when the amplifier is turned off before starting the hook-up the system Connect the speaker system to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other video devices. Hooking up . Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is connected to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier.
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Hookup B (for a subwoofer. - Front (Right) Ee Center Ee Front (Left) Ee Subwoofer Amplifier FRONT E eR L eE Ee CENTER R L REAR LL e E E e RR SPEAKER SPEAKER IN OUT Ee Rear (Right) Terminal (jack) connections e Ee e E E e E Ee Rear (Left) 5 continued GB When there are no jacks on the amplifier for SA-VE315) Try this configuration instead of "Hookup A" in the following situations: - When you want a stronger bass sound from the subwoofer.
Hookup B (for a subwoofer. - Front (Right) Ee Center Ee Front (Left) Ee Subwoofer Amplifier FRONT E eR L eE Ee CENTER R L REAR LL e E E e RR SPEAKER SPEAKER IN OUT Ee Rear (Right) Terminal (jack) connections e Ee e E E e E Ee Rear (Left) 5 continued GB When there are no jacks on the amplifier for SA-VE315) Try this configuration instead of "Hookup A" in the following situations: - When you want a stronger bass sound from the subwoofer.
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...; Do not connect the subwoofer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. No bass sound will output from the subwoofer if you do. • For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the amplifier's CENTER output terminal (which is for SA-VE312) This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to the minus (-) speaker terminals. 6GB Tip All striped wires are matched to...
...; Do not connect the subwoofer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. No bass sound will output from the subwoofer if you do. • For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the amplifier's CENTER output terminal (which is for SA-VE312) This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to the minus (-) speaker terminals. 6GB Tip All striped wires are matched to...
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... the supplied foot pads to the bottom four corners of the center speaker*, front speakers, and rear speakers*. *SA-VE315 only Foot pads Setting the center speaker (SA-VE315 only) Set the center speaker firmly on the top-center of the TV set. Tips • Movies are set , making sure it is best enjoyed in one with surrounding curtains). • Music (especially classical music) is completely level. Place the center speaker on top of the TV set at...
... the supplied foot pads to the bottom four corners of the center speaker*, front speakers, and rear speakers*. *SA-VE315 only Foot pads Setting the center speaker (SA-VE315 only) Set the center speaker firmly on the top-center of the TV set. Tips • Movies are set , making sure it is best enjoyed in one with surrounding curtains). • Music (especially classical music) is completely level. Place the center speaker on top of the TV set at...
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... the sound POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX POWER POWER indicator First, turn the subwoofer volume too high. • To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer, connect the system using "Hookup B" (see page 5). • The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode rather than in the subwoofer. The POWERindicator on the amplifier. Set the volume level to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer...
... the sound POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX POWER POWER indicator First, turn the subwoofer volume too high. • To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer, connect the system using "Hookup B" (see page 5). • The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode rather than in the subwoofer. The POWERindicator on the amplifier. Set the volume level to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer...
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... of your speaker system. Setting your amplifier to enjoy movies (SA-VE315 only) For the Dolby Digital (AC-3) If your amplifier is connected internally or externally with a Dolby Pro Logic processor, you should set the surround effect mode to "NORMAL" on the amplifier for your particular speaker system. For details on the setting procedure, refer to the manual that reinforces the bass sound When "Hookup B" is used (Speaker setup) For Front speakers Center speaker Rear speakers Subwoofer Set to...
... of your speaker system. Setting your amplifier to enjoy movies (SA-VE315 only) For the Dolby Digital (AC-3) If your amplifier is connected internally or externally with a Dolby Pro Logic processor, you should set the surround effect mode to "NORMAL" on the amplifier for your particular speaker system. For details on the setting procedure, refer to the manual that reinforces the bass sound When "Hookup B" is used (Speaker setup) For Front speakers Center speaker Rear speakers Subwoofer Set to...
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... the speaker system. On operation • Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system. • If the polarity of the speaker connections are : - On placement • Do not set once, then turn it , you try to remove it on certain types of TV sets. Very humid - If you have the system checked by grasping the plug...
... the speaker system. On operation • Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system. • If the polarity of the speaker connections are : - On placement • Do not set once, then turn it , you try to remove it on certain types of TV sets. Very humid - If you have the system checked by grasping the plug...
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... shielded Speaker units 5 × 10 cm (2 × 4 in.), cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity Maximum input power: 120 watts Sensitivity level 89 dB (1 W, 1 m) Frequency range 90 Hz - 20,000 Hz Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 301 × 68 × 125 mm (11 7/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 in the subwoofer sound output. • Check if any sound-enhancing functions have , turn them . SA-VE315/VE312 For the U.S. There is set . model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL...
... shielded Speaker units 5 × 10 cm (2 × 4 in.), cone type Enclosure type Bass reflex Rated impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity Maximum input power: 120 watts Sensitivity level 89 dB (1 W, 1 m) Frequency range 90 Hz - 20,000 Hz Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 301 × 68 × 125 mm (11 7/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 in the subwoofer sound output. • Check if any sound-enhancing functions have , turn them . SA-VE315/VE312 For the U.S. There is set . model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL...
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... (input pin jack) SPEAKER IN (input terminals) Outputs LINE OUT (output pin jack) SPEAKER OUT (output terminals) General Power requirements European model: 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V AC, 60Hz Power consumptions European model: 50 W Other models: 70 W Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 × 385 × 385 mm (8 1/8 × 15 1/4 × 15 1/4 in.), including front grille Mass Approx. 10.5 kg (23 lb 2 oz) Supplied accessories SA-VE315 Foot pads (20) Audio connecting cord (1) Speaker connecting cords...
... (input pin jack) SPEAKER IN (input terminals) Outputs LINE OUT (output pin jack) SPEAKER OUT (output terminals) General Power requirements European model: 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V AC, 60Hz Power consumptions European model: 50 W Other models: 70 W Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 × 385 × 385 mm (8 1/8 × 15 1/4 × 15 1/4 in.), including front grille Mass Approx. 10.5 kg (23 lb 2 oz) Supplied accessories SA-VE315 Foot pads (20) Audio connecting cord (1) Speaker connecting cords...
