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... indicated in this manual GB The instructions in the text, for SA-VE315 and SA-VE312, Sony Micro Satellite Systems. Differences between the systems • SA-VE315 The SA-VE315 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer, the SA-VE312 is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies. •...
... indicated in this manual GB The instructions in the text, for SA-VE315 and SA-VE312, Sony Micro Satellite Systems. Differences between the systems • SA-VE315 The SA-VE315 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer, the SA-VE312 is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies. •...
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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. 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 Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is connected to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. Hooking up .
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. 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 Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is connected to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. Hooking up .
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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: - Hookup B (for a subwoofer. - When you want a stronger bass sound from the 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: - Hookup B (for a subwoofer. - When you want a stronger bass sound from the subwoofer.
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... of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may cause a short-circuit. • Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifier's CENTER output terminal (which is for SA-VE312) This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected 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....
... of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may cause a short-circuit. • Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifier's CENTER output terminal (which is for SA-VE312) This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected 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....
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... The height of the front speakers should face the listening position. Positioning the speakers Location 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 both sides of the listening position A or behind ...the listening position B. Place the subwoofer on top of the TV set at a suitable distance 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...
... The height of the front speakers should face the listening position. Positioning the speakers Location 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 both sides of the listening position A or behind ...the listening position B. Place the subwoofer on top of the TV set at a suitable distance 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...
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...include the bass sound, you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. Notes • Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may not be set to the sound POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX POWER POWER..., if you change the mode to MOVIE while listening to some sources that do not turn down the volume on the amplifier. Adjusting the subwoofer POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX LEVEL MODE 1 Set MODE according to the program source as follows: Source DVD, LD, video cassette...
...include the bass sound, you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer. Notes • Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may not be set to the sound POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX POWER POWER..., if you change the mode to MOVIE while listening to some sources that do not turn down the volume on the amplifier. Adjusting the subwoofer POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX LEVEL MODE 1 Set MODE according to the program source as follows: Source DVD, LD, video cassette...
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...See the table below for your particular speaker system. For details on the amplifier for the proper settings. 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 ...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 SMALL SMALL SMALL ON (or YES) (Other setup) Menu LFE MIX* BASS BOOST** Set to -10 dB ON * Low Frequency Effect...
...See the table below for your particular speaker system. For details on the amplifier for the proper settings. 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 ...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 SMALL SMALL SMALL ON (or YES) (Other setup) Menu LFE MIX* BASS BOOST** Set to -10 dB ON * Low Frequency Effect...
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...proper source. • Check if headphones are connected. There is distortion in the subwoofer sound output. • Check if any sound-enhancing functions have been activated on the ... has suddenly stopped. • Make sure all the connections have been correctly made . SA-VE315/VE312 For the U.S. rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound...turn them . model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with your nearest Sony dealer. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. If...
...proper source. • Check if headphones are connected. There is distortion in the subwoofer sound output. • Check if any sound-enhancing functions have been activated on the ... has suddenly stopped. • Make sure all the connections have been correctly made . SA-VE315/VE312 For the U.S. rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no sound...turn them . model AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with your nearest Sony dealer. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. If...
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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 ...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, 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...
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 ...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, 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...