Sony SA-VE145 Operating Instructions

A
Micro Satellite System
SA-VE145
4-246-665-41(1)
English
WARNING
Precautions
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 On safety
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• Before operating the system, be sure that the operating
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
voltage of the system is identical with that of your
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place vases on local power supply.
the apparatus.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
servicing to qualified personnel only. outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time. To disconnect
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
the cord, pull the cord by grasping the plug. Never
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
pull the cord itself.
CAUTION
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the system,
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
unplug the system's power cord and have the system
expressly approved in this manual could void your
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
authority to operate this equipment.
further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
About this manual
On operation
• Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous
wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the
The instructions in this manual are for SA-VE145,
system.
Sony Micro Satellite Systems.
• If the polarity of the speaker connections are not
correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of
The SA-VE145 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting
the various instruments obscure.
of two front speakers, two surround speakers, one
• Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker
center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony
terminals may result in a short-circuit.
Digital Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby
• Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid
Digital, and is thus gearedtowards the enjoyment of
damaging the speaker system.
movies.
• The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not attempt
to remove the grille on the speaker system. If you try
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
to remove it, you may damage the speaker.
DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, "PRO LOGIC" and
"Dolby Digital" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
If you encounter color irregularity on a
nearby TV screen
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it
to be installed near a TV set. However, color
irregularities may still be observed on certain types of
TV sets.
If color irregularity is observed...
cTurn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15
to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again...
cPlace the speakers further away from the TV set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the
amplifier.
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Subwoofer Center
Front (Right) Front (Left)
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Amplifier
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REAR
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On placement
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
—Extremely hot or cold
—Dusty or dirty
—Very humid
—Subject to vibrations
—Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially
treated (wax, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or
discoloration may result.
On cleaning
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.
The volume level should not be turned up to the
point of distortion.
If the volume level is too high, the speaker protection
circuit activates, and the sound level drops suddenly.
This is not a malfunction. In this case, lower the volume
level and wait for a few moments until the unit resumes
normal operation.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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Hooking up the system
Connect the speaker system to the speaker output
terminals of an amplifier. (A)
Make sure power to all components (included the
subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up.
Notes (B)
• Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (–) terminals on
the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus
(+) and minus (–) terminals on the amplifier.
• Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals
securely as loose screws may become a source of noise.
• Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between
bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause
a short-circuit.
• Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifier's
CENTER output terminal (which is for Dolby Pro
Logic or Dolby Digital). No bass sound will output
from the subwoofer if you do.
• For details regarding the connections on the amplifier
side, refer to the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
Tip
All striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and should
be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals.
Center
Subwoofer
Front (Left) Front (Right)
A A
Surround (Right)
Surround (Left)
B B
Positioning the speakers
Location of each speaker (C)
Each speaker should face the listening position. Better
surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the
same distance from the listening position.
Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left
and right of the television.
Place the subwoofer on either side of the television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set.
The placement of surround speakers greatly depends on
the configuration of the room. The surround speakers
may be placed on both sides of the listening position A
or behind the listening position B.
Tips
• Movies are best enjoyed in a room that produces no
echoes (as in one with surrounding curtains).
• Music (especially classical music) is best enjoyed in a
room that produces some echo.