Sony SRS-Z500/Z500PC Operating Instructions

SRS-Z500/Z500PC.3-864-922-21.ES Page 1
Stereo Active
Speaker System
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
SRS-Z500/Z500PC
Sony Corporation © 1998 Printed in Philippines
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
Owner's Record
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The model number and the serial number are
located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial
WARNING
number in the space provided below. Refer to
them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
regarding this product.
unit to rain or moisture.
Model No.SRS-Z500/Z500PC
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Serial No.___________________
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Features
The Sony SRS-Z500/Z500PC is a compact-size
speaker system with a built-in power amplifier.
This system can be connected to a Discman,
WALKMAN* headphone stereo, MD station, etc.
• Newly developed -type magnetic circuit
reproduces powerful bass that you cannot
imagine from its appearance.
• Power output of 3 W + 3 W
• MEGA BASS, IBB (Intelligent Bass Boost) circuit
This symbol is intended to alert the enables you to obtain powerful bass regardless of
user to the presence of uninsulated the sound volume.
"dangerous voltage" within the
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
product's enclosure that may be of
Corporation.
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
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Right speaker Left speaker
(rear) (rear)
INPUT jack
R OUT
B
Connecting cord (supplied)
INPUT
C
Left speaker (rear)
DC IN 9 V
D
Connecting cord (supplied)
Discman, MD, WALKMAN*,
to a headphones jack
Personal computer, etc.
(stereo mini jack)
ACTIVE
SPEAKER OUT
MD station
to a wall outlet
AC power adaptor (supplied)
Left speaker Right speaker
(front) (front)
Power indicator
1 2
English
Precautions Power Source
(See fig. C)
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do
not use any other AC power adaptor.
The mains power source is required when the
•After operating the system with the AC power
system is used.
adaptor, disconnect the AC power adaptor from
the wall outlet if the system is not to be used for
Note on the AC power adaptor
an extended period of time. The POWER switch
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
on the left speaker does not turn the AC power
use any other AC power adaptor.
adaptor off.
•Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
•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.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into either
How to Use
speaker, disconnect the AC power adaptor and
(See fig. D)
have the speaker checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
•Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean
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Turn the POWER switch to turn on the
the cabinet.
system.
•Although this system is magnetically shielded, do
The POWER indicator lights up.
not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal
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credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
coding in front of the system for an extended control.
period of time.
Note
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
Turn off the MEGA BASS (Walkman) or BASS BOOST
power consumption, etc., is located on the side of
(Discman, etc.) function as it may cause sound distortion.
the plug of the AC power adaptor.
•Install the system on a flat, level surface to
After listening, turn the POWER switch to turn off
prevent it from falling over or droping. Do not the system. The POWER indicator goes out.
place valuables near it.
If the TV picture or monitor display is Specifications
magnetically distorted
Although this system is magnetically shielded,
Amplifier section
there may be cases that the picture on some TV
Power output
sets/personal computer sets may become
magnetically distorted. In such a case, turn off the
Input impedance
power of the TV set/personal computer set once,
Input
and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. For the
Speaker section
personal computer set, take the appropriate
System
measures such as data storage before turning it off.
Speaker unit
When there seems to be no improvement, locate
Nominal Impedance
the system further away from the TV set/personal
Rated input power
computer set. Furthermore, be sure not to place
General
objects in which magnets are attached or used near
Power requirement
the TV set/personal computer set, such as audio
racks, TV stands, toys etc. These may cause
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their
Dimensions
interaction with the system.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
Mass
your system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1)
Connections
Optional accessories
(See fig. A)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
Connect the left speaker to the source equipment. notice.
The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products
When the system is connected to a monaural jack
marketed in the European Union.
of a radio, etc., the sound may only come through
the left speaker. In such a case, use the optional
Sony plug adaptor PC-236HG. The sound will
come through both speakers.
To connect to a stereo phone-type
headphones jack
Use the optional RK-G138HG connecting cord.
Connecting with an MD station
(See fig. B)
Use the INPUT jack on the left speaker when
connected to an MD station.
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Polarity of the plug
3 W + 3 W, 10% T.H.D.,
500 Hz – 1 kHz, 8 ohms
4.7 kilohms (at 1 kHz)
Stereo mini jack (INPUT)
Full-range, bass reflex type
Magnetically shielded ø 57 mm
(2 / inch)
1
4
8 ohms
3 W
DC IN 9 V jack accepts the
supplied Sony AC power adaptor
(left speaker only)
Approx. 80 145 135mm
(3 1 / 5 3 / 5 3 / in.) (w/h/d)
4 4 8
incl. projecting parts and controls
Left speaker: Approx. 580 g
(1 lb. 4 oz.)
Right speaker: Approx. 550 g
(1 lb. 3 oz.)
Connecting cord (stereo miniplug
˜ stereo miniplug) (1)
Plug adaptor PC-236HG
Connecting cord RK-G138HG