Operating Instructions
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...is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 3 On installation • Do not install the speakers near heat sources such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning the speaker cabinets Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. ...Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Audio 12 Advanced Operations Enjoying Surround Sound with an External Center Speaker 14 Four types of DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes 14 Speaker configurations and their respective DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes 14 Additional Information Specifications Troubleshooting 15 Back ...
...is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. 3 On installation • Do not install the speakers near heat sources such as alcohol or benzine. On cleaning the speaker cabinets Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. ...Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Audio 12 Advanced Operations Enjoying Surround Sound with an External Center Speaker 14 Four types of DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes 14 Speaker configurations and their respective DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes 14 Additional Information Specifications Troubleshooting 15 Back ...
Operating Instructions
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... sound this mode, the SA-VAI turns on the left and right speakers and rear speakers, achieving excellent sound separation. "Dolby","Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol W are available when an amplified center speaker is connected to the left speaker. Other design features include ...easy connection to your TV. Ct r 'r)iPLr0, 40 r &AS OA 111 ivy #031. 1'4106-"•1-.... Easy connection The SA-VAI speaker system is input from Dolby Laboratories Licensing...
... sound this mode, the SA-VAI turns on the left and right speakers and rear speakers, achieving excellent sound separation. "Dolby","Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol W are available when an amplified center speaker is connected to the left speaker. Other design features include ...easy connection to your TV. Ct r 'r)iPLr0, 40 r &AS OA 111 ivy #031. 1'4106-"•1-.... Easy connection The SA-VAI speaker system is input from Dolby Laboratories Licensing...
Operating Instructions
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... drive unit .4 - Front speaker/woofer o for center channel e - For this system, high-frequency center channel sound is the use a center speaker equivalent in the front left and right speakers and oriented inwards at an angle of the front and rear chambers, the system reproduces ultra-low frequencies with only two front speakers. The SA-VAI features a SAW-type...
... drive unit .4 - Front speaker/woofer o for center channel e - For this system, high-frequency center channel sound is the use a center speaker equivalent in the front left and right speakers and oriented inwards at an angle of the front and rear chambers, the system reproduces ultra-low frequencies with only two front speakers. The SA-VAI features a SAW-type...
Operating Instructions
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...button(s) (pages 11 and 12) El MUTING button (page 11) INPUT (1/2) button(s) (page 10) IF TEST TONE button (pages 12 and 13) CENTER LEVEL +/- ID DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button (pages 11 and 14) El SURROUND button (page 11) El Display El...(page 12) it BASS +/- Identifying the Parts and Controls Left-speaker operation panel/remote commander CJID3 EEO E 9 .4, BBBQ8t100" i PRO LOOICA HiTimmimm WON VON suoilpfte C•KIC, WOE wpm. EE ER MONK 'LIt 7 VON 1 1 SOW! EE IE ACTIVE SPEAKERe SONY I For details, refer to an AC outlet and the system ...
...button(s) (pages 11 and 12) El MUTING button (page 11) INPUT (1/2) button(s) (page 10) IF TEST TONE button (pages 12 and 13) CENTER LEVEL +/- ID DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button (pages 11 and 14) El SURROUND button (page 11) El Display El...(page 12) it BASS +/- Identifying the Parts and Controls Left-speaker operation panel/remote commander CJID3 EEO E 9 .4, BBBQ8t100" i PRO LOOICA HiTimmimm WON VON suoilpfte C•KIC, WOE wpm. EE ER MONK 'LIt 7 VON 1 1 SOW! EE IE ACTIVE SPEAKERe SONY I For details, refer to an AC outlet and the system ...
Operating Instructions
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...Up the System Checking the supplied accessories After unpacking, check that the center channel tweeters angle inwards toward the center of the room. Location of the rear speakers Place the rear speakers to the rear of the TV and the other to observe the...to the right so that the following accessories are present: • 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-VA1 (1) • Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Inserting the batteries into the remote commander Before operating...
...Up the System Checking the supplied accessories After unpacking, check that the center channel tweeters angle inwards toward the center of the room. Location of the rear speakers Place the rear speakers to the rear of the TV and the other to observe the...to the right so that the following accessories are present: • 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-VA1 (1) • Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Inserting the batteries into the remote commander Before operating...
Operating Instructions
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... ON/OFF MOOS PRO LOGIC ON/OFF MODE Operation panel Remote commander Note The DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button is operable only when an external center speaker is off the muting function. When you press this button, the S.WOOFER indicator lights up . To select DOLBY mode: Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC ...ON/OFF. To select either mode, press SUPER WOOFER MODE button to the CENTER OUT jack (see page 14). Notes • Some commercially available software may have Dolby surround sound tracks even though it does not carry the "...
... ON/OFF MOOS PRO LOGIC ON/OFF MODE Operation panel Remote commander Note The DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE button is operable only when an external center speaker is off the muting function. When you press this button, the S.WOOFER indicator lights up . To select DOLBY mode: Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC ...ON/OFF. To select either mode, press SUPER WOOFER MODE button to the CENTER OUT jack (see page 14). Notes • Some commercially available software may have Dolby surround sound tracks even though it does not carry the "...
Operating Instructions
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...10 dB, in 2 dB steps. 0 BASS +/- to adjust the volume of the center speaker over a range of +10 dB to -10 dB, in 1 dB steps. buttons When the super woofer speakers are active (see page 14), press CENTER LEVEL + or - VOLUME Operation panel 0 Remote commander =I TRE CD Remote commander ...the audio adjustment functions described below to adjust the volume, balance and delay time of the front and center speakers, and BASS - to adjust the volume of the super woofers over a range of each speaker, allowing you commonly use. - 0 MASTER VOL 0 4. buttons In DOLBY or DOLBY PRO LOGIC...
...10 dB, in 2 dB steps. 0 BASS +/- to adjust the volume of the center speaker over a range of +10 dB to -10 dB, in 1 dB steps. buttons When the super woofer speakers are active (see page 14), press CENTER LEVEL + or - VOLUME Operation panel 0 Remote commander =I TRE CD Remote commander ...the audio adjustment functions described below to adjust the volume, balance and delay time of the front and center speakers, and BASS - to adjust the volume of the super woofers over a range of each speaker, allowing you commonly use. - 0 MASTER VOL 0 4. buttons In DOLBY or DOLBY PRO LOGIC...
Operating Instructions
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...to your listening position. DELAY TIME ED Remote commander El STD LEVEL button Press STD LEVEL to restore the volume level of the center, rear, super woofer speakers and delay time to their factory settings (the STD LEVEL indicator lights up), and again to restore the previous volume level of... the sound image. A test tone is adjusted in 1 dB steps. and BALANCE L/R to obtain the same sound level from the front speakers with a high proportion of center-channel components. 0 DELAY TIME button The DELAY TIME button allows you to obtain symmetry in DOLBY or DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes.
...to your listening position. DELAY TIME ED Remote commander El STD LEVEL button Press STD LEVEL to restore the volume level of the center, rear, super woofer speakers and delay time to their factory settings (the STD LEVEL indicator lights up), and again to restore the previous volume level of... the sound image. A test tone is adjusted in 1 dB steps. and BALANCE L/R to obtain the same sound level from the front speakers with a high proportion of center-channel components. 0 DELAY TIME button The DELAY TIME button allows you to obtain symmetry in DOLBY or DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes.
Operating Instructions
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... LOGIC MODE button is operable only when an external center speaker is connected to the CENTER OUT jack. • When an external center speaker is connected to an external center speaker with a built-in amplifier or through SA-VAT's "enhanced theater mode speaker system". Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) CiD te.,+Rear speaker (R) PHANTOM 3CH (channel) LOGIC mode Select this mode when...
... LOGIC MODE button is operable only when an external center speaker is connected to the CENTER OUT jack. • When an external center speaker is connected to an external center speaker with a built-in amplifier or through SA-VAT's "enhanced theater mode speaker system". Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) CiD te.,+Rear speaker (R) PHANTOM 3CH (channel) LOGIC mode Select this mode when...
Operating Instructions
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... 50 Id/ Output INPUT 1/2: 450 mV, 1 kil Center: 650 mV, 2 kit Rear: Accept only supplied rear speakers SS-SR11 R-ch: Accept only SA-VA1 R-ch speaker with supplied front L/R speaker connecting cord Tone control Front/center Super woofer Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz ...28 lb 9 oz) Rear: 800 g/pc (1 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessories 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-VAI (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Design and specifications are subject to rated output. Specifications AUDIO POWER...
... 50 Id/ Output INPUT 1/2: 450 mV, 1 kil Center: 650 mV, 2 kit Rear: Accept only supplied rear speakers SS-SR11 R-ch: Accept only SA-VA1 R-ch speaker with supplied front L/R speaker connecting cord Tone control Front/center Super woofer Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz ...28 lb 9 oz) Rear: 800 g/pc (1 lb 12 oz) Supplied accessories 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-VAI (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Design and specifications are subject to rated output. Specifications AUDIO POWER...
Operating Instructions
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...down. The emitter on the remote commander is heard only from the external center speaker in these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is being played. (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) PHANTOM mode is selected or no center speaker is heard from a transformer, motor or fluorescent light. Turn on the ...is not pointed at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the rear speakers in 3CH LOGIC mode. The volume of the center speaker with little surround sound effect is an obstruction between the remote commander and the SA-VAl. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button is selected. Solution ...
...down. The emitter on the remote commander is heard only from the external center speaker in these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is being played. (DOLBY PRO LOGIC) PHANTOM mode is selected or no center speaker is heard from a transformer, motor or fluorescent light. Turn on the ...is not pointed at least 3 meters (10 feet) from the rear speakers in 3CH LOGIC mode. The volume of the center speaker with little surround sound effect is an obstruction between the remote commander and the SA-VAl. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC ON/OFF button is selected. Solution ...