User manual SONY SA-VA500

[. . . ] 9 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 About this model The SA-VA500 is a 5. 1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, "PRO LOGIC" and "Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 3 Hooking up the system Connect the speaker system to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. [. . . ] · Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. · Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifier's CENTER output terminal (which is for Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital (AC-3)). No bass will output from the subwoofer if you do. · For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. Tip All striped wires are minus (­) in polarity, and should be connected to the minus (­) speaker terminals. 5 Positioning the speakers Location of each speaker Center Subwoofer Front (Left) Front (Right) Setting the speakers To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom four corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and rear speakers. Front/Rear speakers Center speaker Foot pads Setting the center speaker Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making sure it is completely level. Rear (Left) Rear (Right) Foot pads Each speaker should face the listening position. Better surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the same distance from the listening position. Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left and right of the television. Place the subwoofer on either side of the television. Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set. The placement of rear speakers greatly depends on the configuration of the room. The rear speakers may be placed on both sides of the listening position A or behind the listening position B. For details on the setting procedure, refer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets. If color irregularity is observed. . . c Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity is observed again. . . c Place the speakers further away from the TV set. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the amplifier. 8 On placement · Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. · Do not place the speakers in locations that are: -- Extremely hot or cold -- Dusty or dirty -- Very humid -- Subject to vibrations -- Subject to direct sunlight Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your speaker system, check the following list and take the indicated measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound from the speaker system. ·Make sure all the connections have been correctly made. ·Make sure the volume on the amplifier has been turned up properly. ·Make sure the program source selector on the amplifier is set to the 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 amplifier. [. . . ] ·Make sure all the connections have been correctly made. ·Make sure none of the audio components are positioned too close to the TV set. ·Make sure all the connections have been correctly made. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. On cleaning Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. [. . . ]