Sony SA-VA100 Operating Instructions Manual page 10

Getting Started
Use the supplied speakers cord to connect the
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left and right rear speakers.
1 Twist the speaker cord coating and strip it
from the end of the cords.
2 Insert the stripped wire into speaker
terminals.
Right rear
speaker
Be sure to connect matching speaker
terminals (e.g. use the striped wire to connect
+ to +, and use the solid wire to connect – to
–). If the connections are reversed (+ to –),
the sound will be distorted and lack bass.
Connect the FM and AM antenna.
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FM lead antenna*
AM loop antenna*
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* Note: Extend horizontally and affix in the position
with optimum reception.
* 2 Note: Orient toward the direction with optimum
reception.
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Left front
Left rear
speaker
speaker
REAR SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE 16Ω MINIMUM
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1 (supplied)
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(supplied)
Assemble the supplied AM loop antenna as
shown below.
Note
To prevent noise pick-up, keep the AM loop antenna
away from the unit and TV set.
To improve the FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna to the
FM 75 Ω and y terminals, using a 75-ohm coaxial
cable.
Important
Ground the external antenna from y terminal against
lightning with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas
explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas
pipe.
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Ground wire
(not supplied)
To improve the AM reception
We recommend that you purchase and connect the
optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is
weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction
of your apartment or building.
Connect the AC power cords from the left and
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right speakers to wall outlets.
About the WIRELESS OUT jack
This jack lets you connect the forthcoming Sony
Wireless Speaker System. You can use the Wireless
Speaker System in place of the supplied rear speakers.
This jack is for use with the Sony Wireless Speaker
System only. Connecting other equipment to this jack
may damage this unit and the connected equipment.
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