User manual SONY SA-VA57

[. . . ] Should you encounter a problem with your speaker system, check the following list and take the indicated measures. 75 ohm loads both channels driven, from 20 - 200 Hz; rated 200 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not Cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] There is distortion in the subwoofer sound output. â· Your amplifier setting may be set wrongly. confirm the speaker setting of the amplifier. 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 bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. Power turns on and off automatically -- Auto power on/off function (I) when the subwoofer is on (i. E, the ON/STANDBY indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for a few minutes, the ON/STANDBY 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. Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system. 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. You can change the phase of the subwoofer using the PHASE switch on the rear of the subwoofer. The effect differs depending on the location of the speakers (relative distance from the listening position to the speakers or the subwoofer) and acoustics of your room. Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Use of this applicance with some systems may present a shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which have the following marking located near output. Do not remove the supplied speaker grille from the speaker while attaching the speaker to the speaker stand. 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· Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may become a source of noise. â· Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to about the center of the TV screen (G). [. . . ]