User manual SONY SA-W505

[. . . ] This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" included with this manual in the vinly bag. If the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in accordance with the following instructions. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. [. . . ] It is useful to decide that the speaker cord marked with a line is always the positive (+) and should be connected to the positive (+) terminal to avoid any improper connections. Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 2/3 inch (15 mm). Be sure to connect both L and R channels. When using the double (A +B) sets of speakers, make sure that you select the "A +B" position with your amplifier. note When you are using speaker terminal (A) only (front speaker only) or when the power of the amplifier is turned off, turn down the volume or turn off the power of the woofer otherwise, hum noise may be heard. Connecting to an amplifier with a special jack for a super woofer If your amplifier has a special jack for a super woofer (like a MONO OUT jack, MIX OUT jack, SUB WOOFER jack or SUPER WOOFER jack), connect the LINE IN jack of the woofer to one of those jacks. When using this woofer for both left (L) and right (R) channels If your amplifier has PRE OUT jacks, connect them to the woofer as shown in the following illustrations. Hookups Connect the MONO OUT jack of your amplifier to the left LINE IN jack (L) of the woofer with the supplied audio connecting cord. Connect the PRE OUT jacks (L/R) of your amplifier to the LINE IN jacks (L/R) of the woofer with the supplied audio connecting cord. If your amplifier has a MONO OUT jack, connect it to the left LINE IN jack (L) of the woofer. If the output level of your amplifier is not large enough, the sound may not be loud enough. When connecting them to the right input jack of the woofer the sound will not come out. Connect the AC power cord from the woofer and from your amplifier to a wall outlet. ) or the equalizer output to a high level or input sinewaves of 20 Hz to 50 Hz recorded on a commerciallyavailable test disc or special sound (bass sound of electronic musical instrument, pop noise of analog disc turntable, sound with abnormally enhanced bass, etc. These actions may cause damage to the speakers. When a special disc containing abnormally enhanced bass is played, noise may be output in addition to the original sound. The woofer turns on and the POWER indicator lights up in green. Adjust the VOLUME so that sound from front speakers is not distorted. To turn off the power press POWER to release the switch. If you hear noise when you turn off the woofer, turn down the LEVEL of the woofer, or turn off the amplifier before turning off the woofer. The sub woofer output signal (DOLBY digital (AC-3) signal) of the digital surround processor sold singularly is set 10 dB higher by Dolby laboratories Licensing Corporation. You can adjust the sound of the woofer to suit the sound of your front speakers. [. . . ] Do not install the woofer near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. â· Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat build-up in the woofer. place the woofer in a location with adequate air circulation. Do not place the woofer on a soft surface or too close to a wall as this may obstruct the ventilation hole on the back. [. . . ]