Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... parts determined to backup any repair, replacement part or replacement product for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from your responsibility to be defective. Printed in the United States. A dated purchase receipt is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed...
... parts determined to backup any repair, replacement part or replacement product for your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service Or call the Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) For an accessory or part not available from your responsibility to be defective. Printed in the United States. A dated purchase receipt is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed...
Operating Instructions
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4-269-544-12(1) TV Sound Bar System Operating Instructions SA-32SE1/SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1 ©2011 Sony Corporation
4-269-544-12(1) TV Sound Bar System Operating Instructions SA-32SE1/SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1 ©2011 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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... sources such as lighted candles on the bottom exterior of AC adaptor is intended to alert the user to excessive heat such as it is located on the bottom exterior. As the main plug of the AC Adaptor. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this ... the apparatus. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan The date of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in it, disconnect it to rain or moisture. Do not use the AC power cord with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, ...
... sources such as lighted candles on the bottom exterior of AC adaptor is intended to alert the user to excessive heat such as it is located on the bottom exterior. As the main plug of the AC Adaptor. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this ... the apparatus. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with liquids, such as a bookcase or built-in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan The date of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in it, disconnect it to rain or moisture. Do not use the AC power cord with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, ...
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... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from that any ventilation openings. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any changes or modifications not expressly approved in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used in accordance with the instructions, may...
... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from that any ventilation openings. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any changes or modifications not expressly approved in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used in accordance with the instructions, may...
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... electronic equipment. To ensure that the battery will help to remove the battery from the product safely. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will...
... electronic equipment. To ensure that the battery will help to remove the battery from the product safely. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you will...
Operating Instructions
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... given in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of the SA-32SE1 model and they may be different from your model. The Authorized Representative for model SA-32SE1/SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1. About This Manual The instructions in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The illustrations used in the manual as "SA-32SE1 model only". 5GB For any service or guarantee matters please...
... given in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of the SA-32SE1 model and they may be different from your model. The Authorized Representative for model SA-32SE1/SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1. About This Manual The instructions in this product is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. The illustrations used in the manual as "SA-32SE1 model only". 5GB For any service or guarantee matters please...
Operating Instructions
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... speaker of the unit 13 Listening to TV sound 13 Control the volume of the unit by adjusting the TV volume 13 Selecting the sound field 14 Precautions 15 Troubleshooting 16 POWER 16 SOUND 16 REMOTE CONTROL 16 OTHER 17 Specifications 17 Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Compatible list (Except for China model) (1) • Remote control (RM-ANU102) (1) • R03 batteries (size AAA) (2) • Audio cord (1) • Plug adaptor (1) • AC adaptor (1) • AC power cord...
... speaker of the unit 13 Listening to TV sound 13 Control the volume of the unit by adjusting the TV volume 13 Selecting the sound field 14 Precautions 15 Troubleshooting 16 POWER 16 SOUND 16 REMOTE CONTROL 16 OTHER 17 Specifications 17 Supplied accessories • Operating Instructions (this manual) • Compatible list (Except for China model) (1) • Remote control (RM-ANU102) (1) • R03 batteries (size AAA) (2) • Audio cord (1) • Plug adaptor (1) • AC adaptor (1) • AC power cord...
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... 6 3 Remote control (RM-ANU102) 9 1 8 2 7 3 A ?/1 (POWER) button B SOUND FIELD button Selects the sound field (page 14). button Adjusts the volume. * The 2 + button on the unit having the same or similar names. Use the tactile dots as follows: STANDARD t MOVIE t GAME/VOICE t STANDARD t ... button Remote control: VOL 2 +/- continued 7GB C Unit: 2 +*/- D Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. Supplied accessories/Guide to parts and controls Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the...
... 6 3 Remote control (RM-ANU102) 9 1 8 2 7 3 A ?/1 (POWER) button B SOUND FIELD button Selects the sound field (page 14). button Adjusts the volume. * The 2 + button on the unit having the same or similar names. Use the tactile dots as follows: STANDARD t MOVIE t GAME/VOICE t STANDARD t ... button Remote control: VOL 2 +/- continued 7GB C Unit: 2 +*/- D Remote control sensor Receives signals from remote control. Supplied accessories/Guide to parts and controls Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the...
Operating Instructions
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... in red when the unit is in standby mode. However, it may not turn on or off. When the volume level is detected. button Adjust the TV volume. F SOUND FIELD indicator Shows the status of a TV is set to maximum or minimum, the indicator flashes 6 times in the standby mode, the unit turns on when a sound of the SOUND FIELD. I operations can be performed with the remote control...
... in red when the unit is in standby mode. However, it may not turn on or off. When the volume level is detected. button Adjust the TV volume. F SOUND FIELD indicator Shows the status of a TV is set to maximum or minimum, the indicator flashes 6 times in the standby mode, the unit turns on when a sound of the SOUND FIELD. I operations can be performed with the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... longer operates the unit, replace both batteries with a new one or mix different types of the unit, then remove the rear cover. Getting started Getting started Installing a battery Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use the remote control...
... longer operates the unit, replace both batteries with a new one or mix different types of the unit, then remove the rear cover. Getting started Getting started Installing a battery Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below. Doing so may cause a malfunction. • If you do not intend to use the remote control...
Operating Instructions
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AUDIO IN DC IN 18V A B A AUDIO IN jack Connect the TV audio output jack to the TV audio output jack using an audio cord (supplied). TV Audio output This unit Audio cord (supplied) If the audio output jack of your TV is not compatible with the audio cord (supplied) Connect the audio cord (supplied) to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit using the plug adaptor (supplied). TV L R Audio output Plug adaptor (supplied) L (White) R (Red) This unit Audio cord (supplied) 10GB 2 Connect an audio cord and a power source.
AUDIO IN DC IN 18V A B A AUDIO IN jack Connect the TV audio output jack to the TV audio output jack using an audio cord (supplied). TV Audio output This unit Audio cord (supplied) If the audio output jack of your TV is not compatible with the audio cord (supplied) Connect the audio cord (supplied) to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit using the plug adaptor (supplied). TV L R Audio output Plug adaptor (supplied) L (White) R (Red) This unit Audio cord (supplied) 10GB 2 Connect an audio cord and a power source.
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... jack AC adaptor (supplied) AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) To the AC power outlet Attach the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the unit and secure it from the plug (only for models equipped with the screw removed in the illustration below. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it with an adaptor). 3 Guide the audio cord and the cable...
... jack AC adaptor (supplied) AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) To the AC power outlet Attach the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the unit and secure it from the plug (only for models equipped with the screw removed in the illustration below. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it with an adaptor). 3 Guide the audio cord and the cable...
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... during the installation. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc. 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the rear of the unit 2 Fasten the screws to the supplied "Compatible list". 12GB Install the speaker on a wall. Notes • Use screws that are suitable for China model) You...
... during the installation. • Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength, improper screw installation or natural calamity, etc. 1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable for the hook on the rear of the unit 2 Fasten the screws to the supplied "Compatible list". 12GB Install the speaker on a wall. Notes • Use screws that are suitable for China model) You...
Operating Instructions
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... settings, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 1 Set the sound output jack of the TV to "Variable". 2 Adjust the volume of the unit according to TV sound from the speaker of the unit 13GB Listening to the TV. Control the volume of the unit by adjusting the TV volume If the sound output jack of the TV can be changed , adjust the volume of the unit. Note When the sound output level...
... settings, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. 1 Set the sound output jack of the TV to "Variable". 2 Adjust the volume of the unit according to TV sound from the speaker of the unit 13GB Listening to the TV. Control the volume of the unit by adjusting the TV volume If the sound output jack of the TV can be changed , adjust the volume of the unit. Note When the sound output level...
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MOVIE Provides dynamic sound and realistic sensation. Selecting the sound field Sound field buttons Press one of any type. GAME/VOICE Features easy-to use SOUND FIELD button on the unit. Sound field Effect STANDARD (STD) Suitable for use for a wide range of sources of the sound field buttons you want to -hear dialogue and clear sound. 14GB You can also use .
MOVIE Provides dynamic sound and realistic sensation. Selecting the sound field Sound field buttons Press one of any type. GAME/VOICE Features easy-to use SOUND FIELD button on the unit. Sound field Effect STANDARD (STD) Suitable for use for a wide range of sources of the sound field buttons you want to -hear dialogue and clear sound. 14GB You can also use .
Operating Instructions
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... touch the AC power cord (mains lead), AC adaptor or the unit, if connected to an electrical outlet, during operation is normal and is unplugged from the electrical outlet prior to connecting it again. Plug polarity • Do not touch the plug of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. Do not use any solid object...
... touch the AC power cord (mains lead), AC adaptor or the unit, if connected to an electrical outlet, during operation is normal and is unplugged from the electrical outlet prior to connecting it again. Plug polarity • Do not touch the plug of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way. Do not use any solid object...
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... between "Fixed" and "Variable". Set the sound output jack of the TV to minimum or mute the TV sound and adjust the volume of a TV may not be switched between the remote control and the unit. • Replace all the batteries in the remote control with TV. • For some TV models, the sound from the unit is not synchronized with new ones, if they are not connected to...
... between "Fixed" and "Variable". Set the sound output jack of the TV to minimum or mute the TV sound and adjust the volume of a TV may not be switched between the remote control and the unit. • Replace all the batteries in the remote control with TV. • For some TV models, the sound from the unit is not synchronized with new ones, if they are not connected to...
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... Hz; Specifications Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) (USA model only) L + R With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. If the unit still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the unit as follows: Use the button on the unit for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. STANDBY indicator...
... Hz; Specifications Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (FTC) (USA model only) L + R With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to rated output. If the unit still does not operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the unit as follows: Use the button on the unit for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the unit. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. STANDBY indicator...
Operating Instructions
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... radiator type Speaker unit For SA-32SE1 65 mm (2 5/8 in) (Cone type) 70 mm × 100 mm (2 7/8 in × 4 in) (Passive radiator) For SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1 65 mm (2 5/8 in) (Cone type) 65 mm (2 5/8 in) × 2 (Passive radiator) Rated impedance 8 ohms General Inputs AUDIO IN jack (1) Power requirements DC 18 V (2.6 A) (100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz using the supplied AC adaptor) Power consumption In standby mode: 0.5 W or less Main unit Dimensions...
... radiator type Speaker unit For SA-32SE1 65 mm (2 5/8 in) (Cone type) 70 mm × 100 mm (2 7/8 in × 4 in) (Passive radiator) For SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1 65 mm (2 5/8 in) (Cone type) 65 mm (2 5/8 in) × 2 (Passive radiator) Rated impedance 8 ohms General Inputs AUDIO IN jack (1) Power requirements DC 18 V (2.6 A) (100 V - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz using the supplied AC adaptor) Power consumption In standby mode: 0.5 W or less Main unit Dimensions...