User manual SONY SRS-DB500

[. . . ] Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] INPUT 2 indicator Lights up when INPUT 2 source is selected. I i (headphones) jack (pages 12, 17) Connect the headphones. J Remote sensor Receives signals from remote. 6GB Remote RM-AS31 7 6 5 1 2 4 3 A "/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the system on or off. B DISPLAY Press to change the illuminator pattern around JOG. C VOLUME +/­* Press to adjust the volume. * The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system. E BASS +/­ Press to change the bass level. F TREBLE +/­ Press to change the treble level. G INPUT Press to select the input source. D MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press the button again to restore the sound. 7GB Getting Started Hooking up the system Subwoofer ­ Rear panel ­ Front panel A B 1 2 INPUT 2 D C 1 To satellite speaker (left) 2 To satellite speaker (right) 8GB A INPUT 1 L/R jacks Use an audio cord (supplied) to connect INPUT 1 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, computer, etc. Getting Started R L INPUT 1 Portable audio device, computer, etc. White To LINE OUT or headphones jack (stereo mini-jack) Red To INPUT 1 jack Audio cord (supplied) B Satellite speakers Be sure to insert the connector straight into the terminals. L R SPEAKER C Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after you have make all connections. When you press "/1, the system turns on and the "/1 indicator is turned off. Continued l 9GB D INPUT 2 jack Use a connecting cord (not supplied) to connect INPUT 2 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, etc. Subwoofer Portable audio device, etc. To INPUT 2 jack To LINE OUT or headphones jack (stereo mini-jack) Connecting cord (not supplied) Note When the system is connected to the monaural jack of the source device, the sound may not come through the right satellite speaker. In such a case, use the optional plug adaptor PC-236MS or PC-234S. Using the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two R03 (size AAA) (not supplied) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below. E e e E Notes · If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. · When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. · Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 10GB Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below. Getting Started Portable audio device, computer, etc. Subwoofer Left satellite speaker Right satellite speaker 11GB Using the headphones/earphones Basic Operations Connect the headphones/earphones to the i (headphones) jack on the subwoofer. Notes · If the connected device has a BASS BOOST function, set it to off as it may cause audible distortion. · If connecting the speaker to a device with a built-in radio or tuner, radio reception may not occur or sensitivity may be reduced significantly. Listening to the sound 1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. The "/1 indicator lights off when the system is turned on. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly. Each press changes as follows: t INPUT 1 t INPUT 2 To activate the muting function Press MUTING on the remote. The muting function will be canceled when you do the following. · Turn JOG to increase the volume. · Turn off the system. Notes · Select INPUT 1 to listen to device connected to INPUT 1 jack. · Select INPUT 2 to listen to device connected to INPUT 2 jack. 3 Start playing on the connected device. 4 Turn JOG (or press VOLUME +/­ on the remote) to adjust the volume. Tips · Depending on the connected device, it may be necessary to adjust the volume on the connected device as well. · The volume level on the system may vary depending on the connected device. 5 Press "/1 to turn off the system after use. The "/1 indicator lights up when the system is turned off. 12GB -- TREBLE Adjusting the sound Adding a sound effect -- BASS 1 Press TREBLE to enter treble level setting mode. 2 Turn JOG to adjust the treble effect. [. . . ] When there seems to be no improvement, locate the system farther away from the TV set/personal computer. Furthermore, be sure not to place objects in which magnets are attached or used near the TV set/personal computer, such as audio racks, TV stands, toys etc. These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due to their interaction with the system. On placement Additional Information Amplifier section Rated output 75 W + 75 W (10% T. H. D. , 1 kHz, 4 ) (Satellite speaker) 150 W (10% T. H. D. , 100 Hz, 2 ) (Subwoofer) Input RCA jack × 1 (INPUT 1) Voltage: 1 V impedance: 10 kilohms Stereo mini jack × 1 (INPUT 2) Voltage: 500 mV impedance: 4. 7 kilohms Output Stereo mini jack × 1 (i (headphones)) · Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. · Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical shock. On cleaning Do not use alcohol, benzene, or thinner to clean the cabinet. [. . . ]