User manual SONY SA-VE502

[. . . ] Both support Sony Digital Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and are thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies. â· SA-VE502 and SA-VE302 Consisting of two front speakers and one subwoofer, the SA-VE502 and SA-VE302 are suited for the enjoyment of music. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SA-VE505 only. Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up. [. . . ] You can hang or install the front (and rear) speakers on a wall using hooks or nuts (commercially available). Power turns on and off automatically -- Auto power on/off function (SA-VE505/VE502 only) Indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for a few minutes, the !Indicator changes to red and the subwoofer enters power saving mode. While in this mode a signal is input to the subwoofer, the subwoofer automatically turns on (auto power on/off function). To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch on the rear panel to OFF. You are responsible for the proper selection and use of mounting hardware that you purchase at a hardware store, and for the proper and safe mounting of the speakers. If you turn down the volume level of the subwoofer too low, the auto power on/off function may activate, causing the subwoofer to enter power saving mode. The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to about the center of the TV screen. Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment. Rotate CUT OFF FREQ to set a cut-off frequency of 100 Hz to 150 Hz (or between 1 o'clock and 3 o'clock position, in terms of position). Source DVD, LD, video cassette or other video source MD, CD, cassette tape or other audio source MODE MOVIE MUSIC Set the volume level to suit the program source. Set the volume level to suit the program source. The proper phase polarity depends on the location of a subwoofer or adjustment of the cut-off frequency. Try both settings and select the one that suits your listening taste. Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may cause distortion in the subwoofer. To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the subwoofer volume too high. â· To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer, connect the system using "Hookup B" (see page 5). Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may cause distortion in the subwoofer. To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the subwoofer volume too high. â· To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer, connect the system using "Hookup B" (see page 5). If your amplifier is connected internally or externally with a Dolby Pro Logic processor, you should set the surround effect mode to "NORMAL" in the amplifier for your particular speaker system. Setting your amplifier to enjoy movies (SA-VE505/VE305 only) for the Dolby Digital (AC-3) If your amplifier is connected internally or externally with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) processor, you should use the some setup menus in the amplifier to specify the parameters of your speaker system. [. . . ] There is hum or noise in the speaker output. Make sure none of the audio components are positioned too close to the TV set. Contact between bear speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from 20 - 150 Hz; rated 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0. [. . . ]