User manual SONY XS-L100P5W INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONS

[. . . ] In the case of the J50, do not place the speaker closer than 3 inches (75mm) to the wall behind it if possible. For the best stereo imaging, we recommend that the systems be placed so that the high frequency transducers are positioned approximately at ear level of a seated listener. Every room is different and there are different tastes, so don't hesitate to experiment on your own. 40°-60° Fig. 1 2 J SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS Tower Models: The Tower models cabinet height and driver placement allow for speaker placement directly on the floor. [. . . ] In Case Color Interference Occurs: The speaker is shielded to work with video applications, however some color interference may be observed on the TV screen depending on the Preparing the Hookup Wire Carefully plan your wire lengths before cutting any speaker wire. Be sure to allow plenty of extra wire to help hide paths in corners, along baseboards, etc. 1. For Left and Right Speakers, first determine the wire length needed between the most distant speaker and the receiver or amplifier. 3 2. Now make the hookup wires for both speakers this length, even if one loudspeaker is much closer to your amplifier than the other. This will help maintain proper signal balance. (For the J Center, determine the length needed from AV receiver's center channel output to speaker). Strip off 3/8" of insulation from both ends of each conductor. Twist each set of thin wires into a tightly-bunched spiral. At this point you need to identify a visual difference between the two conductors of each molded pair of speaker wire. Differentiating marks can be a different color wire (copper or "silver"); a strand of yarn in one conductor; thin, raised ribs on one part of the outer insulation; or a printed "+" marking on one of the insulators. It does not make any difference which of the two strands of wire go to (+) and (­) on the speakers and amplifier, as long as all speakers used in your system are connected identically. If only an 8-ohm rating is given, the amp/receiver may or may not be designed to handle 4-ohm combined ratings. Consult the owner's manual of the amp/receiver for clarification. No sound at all or very faint sound from both speakers 1. Amp/receiver tape monitor button pushed in while using CD, FM or phono inputs. 2. Wrong speaker switch, "A" or "B" speaker output. Sound source (CD, cassette deck, turntable) not turned on, not activated, not hooked up or not selected on amp/receiver front panel. POWER HANDLING Thanks to their high efficiency, the SONY J Series Loudspeakers will produce reasonable volume levels in a room of moderate size with very little amplifier power. However, using a small amplifier to obtain the desired volume listening levels may lead to overdriving the amplifier. This will generate high distortion levels and may cause damage to your loudspeaker. For the best performance, an amplifier should be selected with an output rating that is greater than the maximum power that will be used. This margin of reserve power will ensure that the amplifier will not attempt to deliver more power than its design allows. However, the amplifier's power rating per channel must not exceed the maximum recommended amplifier power for that No sound from one speaker 1. Balance control turned all the way left or right. 2. [. . . ] This switch should be off to activate the 5 speaker surround mode. Sound source (VDP, VCR, CD, cassette deck, turntable) not turned on, not activated, not hooked up or not selected on AV receiver/amp front panel. GENERAL CARE The grille is held in place by pins near the edges. To remove the grille, grasp it by both top and bottom edges and pull gently. To replace grille, re-position it carefully and press gently at the corners. [. . . ]