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... the speakers 7 Listening to the sound 8 Adjusting the sound 8 Precautions 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 11 About this manual are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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 example, "SA-VE315 only...
... the speakers 7 Listening to the sound 8 Adjusting the sound 8 Precautions 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 11 About this manual are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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 example, "SA-VE315 only...
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Make sure power to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. Hooking up the system Connect the speaker system to all components (included the subwoofer) is connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other video devices. 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.
Make sure power to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. Hooking up the system Connect the speaker system to all components (included the subwoofer) is connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other video devices. 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.
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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. 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: -
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...to the corresponding plus (+) and minus (-) terminals on the amplifier side, refer to the minus (-) speaker terminals. 6GB Hooking up the system (continued) Hookup C (for SA-VE312) This configuration is used when the amplifier is for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital (AC...-3)). Front (Right) Front (Left) Ee Ee Subwoofer Amplifier FRONT R L eE Ee LL e E E e RR SPEAKER SPEAKER IN OUT Terminal connections e Ee e E E e...
...to the corresponding plus (+) and minus (-) terminals on the amplifier side, refer to the minus (-) speaker terminals. 6GB Hooking up the system (continued) Hookup C (for SA-VE312) This configuration is used when the amplifier is for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital (AC...-3)). Front (Right) Front (Left) Ee Ee Subwoofer Amplifier FRONT R L eE Ee LL e E E e RR SPEAKER SPEAKER IN OUT Terminal connections e Ee e E E e...
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... 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 top of each speaker Center* Subwoofer Front (Left) Front (Right) A A Rear* (Left) B *SA-VE315 only Rear* B (Right) Each speaker should be placed on either side of the listening position...
... 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 top of each speaker Center* Subwoofer Front (Left) Front (Right) A A Rear* (Left) B *SA-VE315 only Rear* B (Right) Each speaker should be placed on either side of the listening position...
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... (SA-VE315 only) For the Dolby Digital (AC-3) If your amplifier is connected internally or externally with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor, you should use the setup menus for the amplifier to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. See the table below for your particular speaker system...settings. 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 LARGE SMALL SMALL OFF (or NO) (Other setup) Menu LFE MIX BASS BOOST Set to -10 dB...
... (SA-VE315 only) For the Dolby Digital (AC-3) If your amplifier is connected internally or externally with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor, you should use the setup menus for the amplifier to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. See the table below for your particular speaker system...settings. 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 LARGE SMALL SMALL OFF (or NO) (Other setup) Menu LFE MIX BASS BOOST Set to -10 dB...
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... color irregularity is observed again... Dusty or dirty - However, color irregularities may result in locations that of your nearest Sony dealer. 10GB If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn it , you try to remove it on again after 15 to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself..., turn off . • Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to allow it any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your local power supply. • The unit is not disconnected from the TV set . If color irregularity is observed... Very...
... color irregularity is observed again... Dusty or dirty - However, color irregularities may result in locations that of your nearest Sony dealer. 10GB If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn it , you try to remove it on again after 15 to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself..., turn off . • Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to allow it any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your local power supply. • The unit is not disconnected from the TV set . If color irregularity is observed... Very...
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...off. There is set . If they are positioned too close to rated output. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. SA-VE315/VE312 For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm ...68 × 125 mm (11 7/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 in the speaker output. • Make sure all the connections have , turn them . Troubleshooting Specifications Should you encounter a problem with your nearest Sony dealer. There is hum or noise in .), including front grille Mass European model: Approx. ...
...off. There is set . If they are positioned too close to rated output. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. SA-VE315/VE312 For the U.S. model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm ...68 × 125 mm (11 7/8 × 2 3/4 × 5 in the speaker output. • Make sure all the connections have , turn them . Troubleshooting Specifications Should you encounter a problem with your nearest Sony dealer. There is hum or noise in .), including front grille Mass European model: Approx. ...
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SA-WMS315 (subwoofer) System Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 16 cm (6 3/8 in.), cone type Enclosure type Advanced SAW type Continuous RMS power output (8 ohms, 20 - 150... 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, 10 m (32 ft 9 3/4 in.) (2) Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 1/2 in.) (5) SA-VE312 Foot pads (8) Audio connecting cord (1) Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 1/2 in.) (4) Design and specifications are ...
SA-WMS315 (subwoofer) System Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shielded Speaker unit Woofer: 16 cm (6 3/8 in.), cone type Enclosure type Advanced SAW type Continuous RMS power output (8 ohms, 20 - 150... 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, 10 m (32 ft 9 3/4 in.) (2) Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 1/2 in.) (5) SA-VE312 Foot pads (8) Audio connecting cord (1) Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 1/2 in.) (4) Design and specifications are ...