Sony SRS-A3 Operating Instructions

4-198-854-51(1)
Active Speaker System
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
Manual de instrucciones
SRS-A3
©2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China

Left speaker (rear) Left speaker (front) Right speaker (front)

Left speaker (rear)
to wall outlet
AC power adaptor (supplied)
to DC IN 5.2V jack

Left speaker (front)
PC, etc.
to headphones jack
(stereo mini jack)
Correct
Incorrect
Portable audio device, etc.
If connecting the system via a device with a built-in radio or tuner, radio broadcasts or
TV sound may not be received, or sensitivity may be reduced significantly.
English
Power Sources
(See fig. )
Before operating the system, please
read this manual thoroughly and retain
it for future reference.
Connect the AC power adaptor
to the DC IN 5.2V jack.
WARNING
Notes on the AC power adaptor
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
 Use only the supplied AC power
shock, do not expose this
adaptor. To avoid damaging the
apparatus to rain or moisture.
system do not use any other AC
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
power adaptor.
do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only. Polarity of the plug
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation opening of the
 Plug the AC power adaptor into a
apparatus with newspapers,
nearby AC output. In the case of a
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
problem, unplug from the AC outlet
Do not place the naked flame sources
immediately.
such as lighted candles on the
 Do not place the AC power adaptor
apparatus.
on a bookshelf or in a confined
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
place, such as a cabinet.
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
 To avoid fire or electric shock do not
dripping or splashing, and do not place
use the AC power adaptor in a place
objects filled with liquids, such as
subject to liquid or moisture.
vases, on the apparatus.
Furthermore, do not place liquid-
Do not install the appliance in a
filled vessels, such as vases, etc., on
confined space, such as a bookcase or
the AC power adaptor.
built-in cabinet.
As the main plug of AC power adaptor
is used to disconnect the AC power
Hooking up the
adaptor from the mains, connect it to
an easily accessible AC outlet.
system (See fig. )
Should you notice an abnormality in it,
disconnect it from the AC outlet
Connect the system to a source
immediately.
The system is not disconnected from device.
the mains as long as it is connected to
When the system is connected
the AC outlet, even if the system itself
to the monaural jack of a
has been turned off.
source device
Note
The sound may not come through the
This equipment has been tested and
right speaker.
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
Notes
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  If the PC volume adjustment (master
volume, WAV volume, etc.) is low, sound
designed to provide reasonable
may be insufficient. If so, turn up the
protection against harmful interference
sound of the PC. For details on volume
in a residential installation. This
adjustment on your PC, refer to its
equipment generates, uses and can
operating instructions.
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
 Make sure the connection of the stereo
not installed and used in accordance
mini plug and the jack of the source device
with the instructions, may cause is made properly.
harmful interference to radio  If connecting the system via a device with
a built-in radio or tuner, radio broadcasts
communications. However, there is no
or TV sound may not be received, or
guarantee that interference will not
sensitivity may be reduced significantly.
occur in a particular installation. If this
 If you remove the input cable while the
equipment does cause harmful
source device (PC, etc) is working, the
interference to radio or television
equipment or your ears may be damaged
reception, which can be determined by by unexpected loud sound. Be sure to
lower the volume of the source device (PC,
turning the equipment off and on, the
etc) and turn off the system when
user is encouraged to try to correct the
removing the input cable from the source
interference by one or more of the
device.
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Listening to the
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
sound
– Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
First, turn down the volume on this
to which the receiver is connected.
system. When connecting the system
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
to the headphones output, turn down
radio/TV technician for help.
the volume of the source device.
CAUTION
1
Set the POWER switch to ON.
You are cautioned that any changes or
The POWER indicator lights up.
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
2
Start playback of the source
authority to operate this equipment.
device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies 3
Adjust the volume.
with Canadian ICES-003.
Set the volume of the source device
to a moderate level, and then turn
up the VOLUME control on this
Precautions system.
4
Set the POWER switch to OFF
On safety
after use.
The nameplate is located on the
The POWER indicator goes off.
bottom exterior of the left speaker.
To use the headphones/
 Before operating the system, be sure
earphones
that the operating voltage of the
Connect them to the  jack.
system is identical to that of your
local power supply.
Note
If the source device has a bass boost function
Where purchased Operating voltage
or equalizer function, set to off. If these
All countries/regions 100 V – 240 V AC,
functions are on, sound may be distorted.
50/60 Hz
 Use only the supplied AC power
adaptor.
Troubleshooting
On operation
 Should any solid object or liquid fall Should you experience any problems
into the system, have the system with your speaker system, check the
checked by qualified personnel
following list and take the suggested
before operating it any further. measures. If the problem persists,
 Although this system is magnetically consult your nearest Sony dealer.
shielded, do not leave recorded
No sound
tapes, watches, personal credit cards,
 Check that both this system and the
or floppy disks with magnetic
source device are turned on.
coding in front of the system for an
 Turn up the volume of the system.
extended period of time.
 Turn up the volume of the source
On placement
device as high as possible before the
 Do not set the system in an inclined onset of distortion. For details on
position. volume adjustment, refer to the
 Do not leave the system in a location operating instructions supplied with
near heat sources, or in a place the device.
subject to direct sunlight, excessive  Make sure all connections have been
dust, moisture, rain or mechanical correctly made.
shock.  If the mute function of the volume
adjustment of your PC is set, cancel
On cleaning
it.
Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner
 Check if headphones are connected.
to clean the cabinet.
If they are, disconnect them.
If the TV picture or monitor
 Disconnect the connecting cord
with stereo mini plug from the
display is magnetically
system and the PC or source device;
distorted
then, firmly reconnect the
Although this system is magnetically
connecting cord to the system and
shielded, there may be cases that the
the headphone jack (stereo mini
picture on some TV sets/personal
jack) of the PC or source device.
computers may become magnetically
distorted. In such a case, turn off the Low sound level
power of the TV set/personal
 Turn up the volume of the source
computer once, and after 15 to 30
device as high as possible before the
minutes turn it on again. In the case of
onset of distortion. For details on
a personal computer, take appropriate
volume adjustment, refer to the
measures such as data storage before
operating instructions supplied with
turning off.
the device.
If no improvement is apparent, locate
 Turn up the volume of the system.
the system farther away from the TV
 Ensure that your PC sound balance
set/personal computer. Furthermore,
is set to the center.
be sure not to place objects in which
 Disconnect the connecting cord
magnets are attached or used, such as
with stereo mini plug from the
audio racks, TV stands, toys, etc., near
system and the PC or source device;
the TV set/personal computer. These
then, firmly reconnect the
may cause magnetic distortion to the
connecting cord to the system and
picture due to magnetic interaction.
the headphone jack (stereo mini
jack) of the PC or source device.
If you have any questions or problems
Distorted sound
concerning this system that are not
 Turn down the volume of the source
covered in this manual, please consult
device to the point where the sound
your nearest Sony dealer.
is no longer distorted. For details on
volume adjustment, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with
Identifying parts
the device.
 If the source device has a bass boost
(See fig. )
function, set it to off.
 Turn down the volume of the
 Input (input) cable
system.
Connecting cord with stereo mini
There is hum or noise in the
plug
system output.
 DC IN 5.2V jack
 Make sure all connections have been
correctly made.
 VOLUME (volume) control
 Make sure no audio devices are
 POWER (power) switch
positioned too close to the TV set.
 POWER (power) indicator
The brightness of the POWER
indicator is unstable.
  (headphones) jack
The brightness of the POWER
indicator may become unstable when
the volume is turned up.
The sound comes through only
one speaker.
If connecting the system to the
monaural jack of a source device, the
sound may come through only one
speaker.
Specifications
Speaker section
Speaker system
46 mm (1 13 / in) Full range,
16
magnetically shielded
Enclosure type
Bass reflex
Impedance
3.2 Ω
Amplifier section
Reference output power
2.5 W + 2.5 W (10 % T.H.D.,
1 kHz, 3.2 Ω)
Input Connecting cord with stereo
mini plug (approx. 1 m,
39 / in) × 1
3
8
Input impedance
8 kΩ (at 1 kHz)
Output Stereo mini jack × 1
(PHONES)
General
Power DC 5.2 V (supplied AC
power adaptor)
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 85 × 172 × 119 mm
(3 3 / × 6 7 / × 4 3 / in)
8 8 4
Mass Left speaker:
Approx. 330 g (12 oz)
Right speaker:
Approx. 310 g (11 oz)
Supplied accessories
AC power adaptor
(AC-E5212) (1)
Operating Instructions (1)
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.