Sony SRS-Z50 Operating Instructions

A
Rear
Left speaker (front) Right speaker (front)

  
B
Left speaker (rear)
AC power adaptor (supplied)
to wall outlet
to DC IN 5.2 V jack
C
Right speaker (rear) Left speaker (rear)
PC, etc.
to LINE OUT or to
headphones jack
(stereo mini jack)
to INPUT2 jack
to R OUT jack
Portable audio device, etc.
RK-G136 connecting
cord (optional)
Hooking up the system
English
Before operating the system, please read this manual
1
Connecting the AC power adaptor to the
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
speaker. (See fig. B)
WARNING
Note
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid possible speaker damage, do not use any
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the
other AC power adaptor.
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation
opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, etc.
Polarity of the plug
Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted
Notes
candles on the apparatus.
• Plug the AC power adaptor into a nearby AC output.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
In the case of a problem, unplug from the AC outlet
this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not
immediately.
place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
• Do not place the AC power adaptor on a bookshelf or
apparatus.
in a confined place such as a cabinet.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as
• To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use the AC
a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
power adaptor in a place subject to liquid or moisture.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor is used to
Furthermore, do not place liquid-filled vessels, such as
disconnect the AC power adaptor from the mains,
a vase, etc., on the AC power adaptor.
connect it to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in it, disconnect it
2
Connect the left speaker to the source
from the AC outlet immediately.
The system is not disconnected from the mains as long device. (See fig. C)
as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the system
When the system is connected to the monaural
itself has been turned off.
jack of the source device
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
The sound may not come through the right speaker.
headphones can cause hearing loss.
To connect to a stereo phone-type
CAUTION
headphones jack
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
Use the optional plug adaptor* PC-234S or optional
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
connecting cord RK-G138.
authority to operate this equipment.
* The above optional accessories are not provided in
Precautions
some areas.
On safety
• Before operating the system, be sure that the operating
Listening to the sound
voltage of the system is identical with that of your
local power supply.
First, turn down the volume on this system. When
connecting the system to the headphones output, turn
Where purchased Operating voltage
down the volume of the source device.
All countries/regions 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
1
Press the  (power) button ( on).
• Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.
The Power indicator lights up.
On operation
2
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, Start playing on the source device.
have the system checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further. 3
Adjust the volume.
• Although this system is magnetically shielded, do not
Set the volume of the source device to a moderate
leave recorded tapes, watches, personal credit cards,
level, and turn the VOLUME control on this system.
or floppy disks with magnetic coding in front of the
system for an extended period of time.
4
Press the  (power) button ( off) after
On placement use.
• Do not set the system in an inclined position.
The Power indicator turns off.
• Do not leave the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
To use the headphones/earphones
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical shock.
Connect them to the i (headphones) jack.
On cleaning
Notes
Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the
• If connecting the speaker to a device with a built-in
cabinet.
radio or tuner, radio broadcasting cannot be received
or sensitivity may be reduced significantly.
If the TV picture or monitor display is
• If the source device has a bass boost function or
magnetically distorted
equalizer function, set them to off. If these functions
Although this system is magnetically shielded, there
are on, sound may be distorted.
may be cases that the picture on some TV sets/personal
• If the source device's headphone output has a line
computer sets may become magnetically distorted. In
switch, better sound will be heard if it is set to on. See
such a case, turn off the power of the TV set/personal
the operating instructions of the source device.
computer set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn
• If both the connected device to the INPUT 1 and the
it on again. For the personal computer set, take the
one connected to the INPUT 2 are played at the same
appropriate measures such as data storage before turning
time, both sounds can be heard.
it off.
When there seems to be no improvement, locate the
system further away from the TV set/personal computer
Troubleshooting
set. Furthermore, be sure not to place objects in which
magnets are attached or used near the TV set/personal Should you have a problem with your speaker system,
computer set, such as audio racks, TV stands, toys etc.
check the following list and take the suggested measures.
These may cause magnetic distortion to the picture due
If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
to their interaction with the system.
No sound
Others • Check that both this system and the source device are
• If you have any questions or problems concerning turned on.
this system that are not covered in this manual, please • Turn up the volume of the system.
consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Turn up the volume of the source device as high as
• Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony possible to the extent that sound is not distorted. For
dealer. details on volume adjustment, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the device.
• Make sure all the connections have been correctly
made.
Identifying parts
(See fig. A)
• Check if headphones are connected. If they are,
disconnect them.

R OUT jack
Low sound level

DC IN 5.2V jack
• Turn up the volume of the source device as high as
possible to the extent that sound is not distorted. For

INPUT2 jack
details on volume adjustment, refer to the operating

instructions supplied with the device.
INPUT1
• Turn up the volume of the system.
Connecting cord with stereo-mini plug

Power indicator Distorted sound
• Turn down the volume of the source device to the

 (power) button
point where the sound is no longer distorted. For
 details on volume adjustment, refer to the operating
 (headphones) jack
instructions supplied with the device.

VOLUME control
• If the source device has a bass boost function, set it to
off.
• Turn down the volume of the system.
There is hum or noise in the speaker output.
• Make sure all the connections have been correctly
made.
• Make sure none of the audio devices are positioned
too close to the TV set.
The brightness of the POWER indicator is
unstable.
• The brightness of the POWER indicator may become
unstable when the volume is turned up. This is not
malfunction.
Specifications
Speaker section
Speaker system 38 mm Full range, magnetically
shielded
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Impedance 4 Ω
Rated input power 2.5W
Maximum input power 5W
Amplifier section
Rated output 2.5 W + 2.5 W
(10 % T.H.D., 1 kHz, 4 Ω)
Input Connecting cord with
stereo mini plug
(1 m, 39 3 / in) × 1
8
Input impedance 12 kΩ (at 1kHz)
Output Stereo mini jack × 1 (PHONES)
General
Power DC 5.2 V
(supplied AC power adaptor)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 58 × 170 × 90 mm
(2 3 / × 6 3 / × 3 5 / in.)
8 4 8
Mass Approx. 350g (12 oz.)
(Left speaker)
Approx. 300g (11 oz.)
(Right speaker)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
Optional accessories
Connecting cord RK-G136, RK-G138
Plug adaptor PC-234S
The above optional accessories are not provided in some
areas.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Cette garantie ne s'applique qu'aux États-Unis.
Esta garantía sólo es válida en Estados Unidos.