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SONY 3-800-386-23(1) Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating instructions SA-VA15 0 1995 by Sony Corporation
SONY 3-800-386-23(1) Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating instructions SA-VA15 0 1995 by Sony Corporation
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... can also use the I remote to Part 15 of the following icons are used in a residential installation. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this manual: Indicates that interference will not occur in this product. Model No. Indicates hints and tips for purchasing a Sony speaker system. Connect the equipment...
... can also use the I remote to Part 15 of the following icons are used in a residential installation. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this manual: Indicates that interference will not occur in this product. Model No. Indicates hints and tips for purchasing a Sony speaker system. Connect the equipment...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 4 Getting Started Precautions 6 Unpacking 6 Installing the Speaker Stands 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Speaker System Hookups 8 Audio Component Hookups 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 12 Using an External Center Speaker 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 13 Glossary 14 Index 14 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 4 Getting Started Precautions 6 Unpacking 6 Installing the Speaker Stands 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Speaker System Hookups 8 Audio Component Hookups 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 12 Using an External Center Speaker 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 13 Glossary 14 Index 14 3
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... in your home when playing back video software encoded with the Dolby Surround system. The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers. You can connect this system provides. Overview v. HALL surround mode Provides a sense of presence similar to that of sporting events like old movies or monaural TV shows. 4 Three different types of surround sound accommodate a variety...
... in your home when playing back video software encoded with the Dolby Surround system. The SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers. You can connect this system provides. Overview v. HALL surround mode Provides a sense of presence similar to that of sporting events like old movies or monaural TV shows. 4 Three different types of surround sound accommodate a variety...
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... front speakers to set up a high-performance home theater system by incorporating a high-quality center speaker system into the front speakers. How the center speaker works The front left and right speakers are mixed with center channel tweeters (see below) in the left and right full range units. So you don't have to bother using the power switch every time you have to install a center speaker separately, but this speaker system...
... front speakers to set up a high-performance home theater system by incorporating a high-quality center speaker system into the front speakers. How the center speaker works The front left and right speakers are mixed with center channel tweeters (see below) in the left and right full range units. So you don't have to bother using the power switch every time you have to install a center speaker separately, but this speaker system...
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... personnel before operating it any further. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system: • Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1) • Rear speakers SS-SR151 (2) • Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (2) • Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) • Remote commander (remote) RM-J15 (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Speaker Stands (2) • Screws (8) Inserting batteries into the cabinet, unplug the speaker system and have been turned off. • If you don't use , the batteries should...
... personnel before operating it any further. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system: • Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1) • Rear speakers SS-SR151 (2) • Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (2) • Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) • Remote commander (remote) RM-J15 (1) • Size AA (R6) batteries (2) • Speaker Stands (2) • Screws (8) Inserting batteries into the cabinet, unplug the speaker system and have been turned off. • If you don't use , the batteries should...
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... Speaker Stands Be sure to install the supplied speaker stands-before you use the speakers. 1 Spread a towel, or other soft cloth, over a table and lay the speakers down. 0 Choosing the Best Location To obtain high sound quality and a proper sound image from the TV. 8 feet (max) 2 Align the pins on the stands with the holes on the bottom of the speakers. \' J/ Speaker stand .1 O Bottom of speaker 3 Use a screw driver...
... Speaker Stands Be sure to install the supplied speaker stands-before you use the speakers. 1 Spread a towel, or other soft cloth, over a table and lay the speakers down. 0 Choosing the Best Location To obtain high sound quality and a proper sound image from the TV. 8 feet (max) 2 Align the pins on the stands with the holes on the bottom of the speakers. \' J/ Speaker stand .1 O Bottom of speaker 3 Use a screw driver...
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... stripped wire into the female connector. To disconnect, pull the connector out. The arrow indicates signal flow. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. Right rear speaker (SS-SR151) STEP 4 Left rear speaker (SS-SR151) a Right front speaker 9 9 VCR Left front speaker STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers ight speaker Rd SPEAKER INPUT Atim left - - For Customers in Canada Use only the supplied rear speakers...
... stripped wire into the female connector. To disconnect, pull the connector out. The arrow indicates signal flow. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. Right rear speaker (SS-SR151) STEP 4 Left rear speaker (SS-SR151) a Right front speaker 9 9 VCR Left front speaker STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers ight speaker Rd SPEAKER INPUT Atim left - - For Customers in Canada Use only the supplied rear speakers...
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... Receiver) 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on your TV to MIN (minimum). • If your TV has an ON/OFF switch for its internal speaker, set (i.e., VIDEO 1). STEP 4 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cbrd to the VIDEO IN jack you are already connected, and your TV has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE After making the connection as a CD player. Audio Component Hookups Since this speaker system's volume control...
... Receiver) 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on your TV to MIN (minimum). • If your TV has an ON/OFF switch for its internal speaker, set (i.e., VIDEO 1). STEP 4 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cbrd to the VIDEO IN jack you are already connected, and your TV has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE After making the connection as a CD player. Audio Component Hookups Since this speaker system's volume control...
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... lights (green) and the speakers turn off automatically and the POWER indicator turns red. Once you turn the speakers on, they turn on the speakers. Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to the type of program you are on They enter standby mode and the auto power on/ off function does not function. SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 provides powerful bass sound ideal for music. For example, if you connected...
... lights (green) and the speakers turn off automatically and the POWER indicator turns red. Once you turn the speakers on, they turn on the speakers. Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to the type of program you are on They enter standby mode and the auto power on/ off function does not function. SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 provides powerful bass sound ideal for music. For example, if you connected...
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... sound coming from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position, choose a longer delay time. Make the following adjustments from your individual preference. Home Theater Operations Changing the display You can adjust the settings individually for the surround mode you want to reset (i.e., HALL) and then press RESET while the name of the surround mode is factory preset to provide balanced surround sound without adjustment...
... sound coming from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position, choose a longer delay time. Make the following adjustments from your individual preference. Home Theater Operations Changing the display You can adjust the settings individually for the surround mode you want to reset (i.e., HALL) and then press RESET while the name of the surround mode is factory preset to provide balanced surround sound without adjustment...
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... WOOFER MODE (1, 2, OFF) 1 Playback a program and choose a surround mode. 2 Make the following sound adjustments according to your preference and/ or the type of program you connect an external center speaker.) 2 Press CENTER MODE on DOLBY SUR when the source software has a high proportion of "DOLBY SUR" when you are connected. adjust the bass level BASS, then press ADJUST + or - To restore the factory settings Press RESET after pressing either S.WOOFER, BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE L or R. Using...
... WOOFER MODE (1, 2, OFF) 1 Playback a program and choose a surround mode. 2 Make the following sound adjustments according to your preference and/ or the type of program you connect an external center speaker.) 2 Press CENTER MODE on DOLBY SUR when the source software has a high proportion of "DOLBY SUR" when you are connected. adjust the bass level BASS, then press ADJUST + or - To restore the factory settings Press RESET after pressing either S.WOOFER, BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE L or R. Using...
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... troubleshooting guide to rated output. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your TV (see page 9). Severe hum or noise is turned off. Replace the batteries in the remote. Specifications Audio Power Specifications For front full range/center woofer speakers: with TEST TONE (see page 11)._ Check the sound image balance with 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to help you selected the correct input (1 or 2). a. Adjust the volume...
... troubleshooting guide to rated output. Additional Information Troubleshooting If you experience any problem persist, consult your TV (see page 9). Severe hum or noise is turned off. Replace the batteries in the remote. Specifications Audio Power Specifications For front full range/center woofer speakers: with TEST TONE (see page 11)._ Check the sound image balance with 8 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 milliwatts to help you selected the correct input (1 or 2). a. Adjust the volume...
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...;1))) 14 * Rear I , J, K,L.M Hookups AC power cord 9 audio components 9 speakers 8, 9 TV/VCRs 9 N, 0 NORMAL mode 12, 14 Q PHANTOM mode 12,14 R Remote 10, 11, 12 Speakers connection 8, 9 placement 7 Speaker volume 11 Surround sound 10, 11 T Test tone 11 3 CH LOGIC mode 12, 14 Troubleshooting 13 TV /VCR hookups 9 The test tone is output: Front (L) + (R) ♦ Rear Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from the front speakers. Index A, B Adjusting bass 12 delay time 11 speaker volume 11 super woofer level 10...
...;1))) 14 * Rear I , J, K,L.M Hookups AC power cord 9 audio components 9 speakers 8, 9 TV/VCRs 9 N, 0 NORMAL mode 12, 14 Q PHANTOM mode 12,14 R Remote 10, 11, 12 Speakers connection 8, 9 placement 7 Speaker volume 11 Surround sound 10, 11 T Test tone 11 3 CH LOGIC mode 12, 14 Troubleshooting 13 TV /VCR hookups 9 The test tone is output: Front (L) + (R) ♦ Rear Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from the front speakers. Index A, B Adjusting bass 12 delay time 11 speaker volume 11 super woofer level 10...
