Sony SA-VE445H User Manual

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Micro Satellite Speaker System
SA-VE445H
4-246-138-11(2)
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English
Owner's Record
About this manual
The model and serial numbers are located on the
The SA-VE445H is a 5.1 channel speaker system
rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to them whenever consisting of two front speakers, two surround speakers,
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony
product. Digital Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby
Digital etc., and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of
Model No. SA-VE445H
movies.
Serial No.
* "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
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. And
• Before operating the system, be sure that the operating
don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
voltage of the system is identical with that of your local
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
power supply.
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the
servicing to qualified personnel only.
unit itself has been turned off.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such • Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
cord, pull the cord by grasping the plug. Never pull
the cord itself.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A
• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the system,
unplug the system's power cord and have the system
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
On operation
• Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous
wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the
system.
This symbol is intended to alert the user • If the polarity of the speaker connections are not
to the presence of uninsulated correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of
"dangerous voltage" within the product's the various instruments obscure.
enclosure that may be of sufficient • Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric terminals may result in a short-circuit.
shock to persons.
• Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid
damaging the speaker system.
This symbol is intended to alert the user • The volume level should not be turned up to
to the presence of important operating the point of distortion.
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
If you encounter color irregularity on a
appliance.
nearby TV screen
CAUTION
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it
You are cautioned that any changes or modification not
to be installed near a TV set. However, color
expressly approved in this manual could void your
irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV
authority to operate this equipment.
sets.
Note to CATV system installer:
If color irregularity is observed...
This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's
c Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
30 minutes.
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
If color irregularity is observed again...
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
c Place the speakers further away from the TV set.
cable entry as practical.
If howling occurs
CAUTION
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the
Use of this applicance with some systems may present a
amplifier.
shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which
have the following marking located near output.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY! On placement
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
— Extremely hot or cold
CAUTION
— Dusty or dirty
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
— Very humid
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
— Subject to vibrations
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT — Subject to direct sunlight
BLADE EXPOSURE. • Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially
treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining
or discoloration may result.
ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S. registered
On cleaning
mark.
Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly
As ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Sony
moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. Do
Corporation has determined that this
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
product meets the ENERGY STAR ®
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
guidelines for energy efficiency.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
2003 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Front (Right) Subwoofer Center Front (Left)
LINE IN
Ee Ee
3.5 m 3.5 m 3.5 m
(11.5 ft.) (11.5 ft.) (11.5 ft.)
FRONT
Amplifier
E e
R L
eE Ee
WOOFER OUT CENTER R L
SURROUND
10 m 10 m
(32.8 ft.)
(32.8 ft.)
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Surround (Right) Surround (Left)
F
Foot pads
Hooking up the system
Connect the speaker system to the speaker output
terminals of an amplifier.
Make sure power to all components (included the
subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up.
HookupA
Usually, connect by this method.
This configuration is used when the amplifier is
connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other
video devices.
HookupB (U.S.A and Canadian models only)
Try this configuration instead of "HookupA" when
there are no jacks on the amplifier for a subwoofer.
An optional specified speaker cord (2.5 m 2) (8.2 ft.
is necessary when connecting this way.
Notes (C)
• 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.
• For details regarding the connections on the amplifier
side, refer to the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
Tip
Black or black striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and
should be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals.
Positioning the speakers
Location of each speaker (D)
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.
Setting the speakers
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
four corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and
surround speakers (
Setting the center speaker (F)
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making
sure it is completely level.
Setting other speakers (G)
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers,
use the optional WS-FV10D or WS-WV10D speaker stand
(available only in certain countries).
Tip
The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to
about the center of the TV screen (
Front (Right) Center Front (Left)
B
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Subwoofer
3.5 m 3.5 m
2.5 m(8.2 ft.) L L
3.5 m
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(11.5 ft.) (11.5 ft.)
(11.5 ft.) E
E
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2.5 m(8.2 ft.)
Amplifier R R
FRONT
SPEAKER SPEAKER
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R L IN OUT
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R L
CENTER
SURROUND
10 m 10 m
(32.8 ft.) (32.8 ft.)
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Surround (Right) Surround (Left)
(U.S.A and Canadian models only)
G
Foot pads
WS-WV10D
WS-FV10D (for surround speakers)
Setting the amplifier
When connecting to an amplifier with internal multi
channel decoders (Dolby Digital, DTS**, etc.), you should
use the setup menus for the amplifier to specify the
parameters of your speaker system.
See the table below for the proper settings. For details on
the setting procedure, refer to the manual that was
provided with your amplifier.
When "Hookup A" is used
(Speaker setup)
For
Front speakers
Center speaker
2)
Surround speakers
Subwoofer
When "Hookup B" is used
(Speaker setup)
For
Front speakers
Center speaker
Surround speakers
Subwoofer
If you use the amplifier with adjustable crossover
frequency, it is recommended to select 150 Hz (or close to
this figure) as the crossover frequency for your front,
center, and surround speakers.
** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Listening to the sound (
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier. The
volume should be set to minimum before you begin
playing the program source.
1
Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.
2
Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The ON/STANDBY indicator on the
subwoofer lights up green.
3
Play the program source.
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).
Power turns on and off automatically
(J)
power on/off function
When the subwoofer is on (i.e, the ON/STANDBY
indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for
a few minutes, the ON/STANDBY indicator changes to
red and the subwoofer enters power saving mode. While
in this mode a signal is input to the subwoofer, the
subwoofer automatically turns on (auto power on/off
function).
To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch
on the rear panel to OFF.
Note
H
).
If you turn down the volume level of the amplifier too
low, the auto power on/off function may activate,
causing the subwoofer to enter power saving mode.
C D
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ON/STANDBY indicator
Adjusting the subwoofer (I)
1
Set MODE according to the program
source as follows:
Source
DVD, LD, video cassette
or other video source
MD, CD, cassette tape
or other audio source
Set to
SMALL
2
Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
SMALL
Set the volume level to best suit your
SMALL
preference according to the program
ON (or YES) source.
Notes
• Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may
Set to
cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such distortion
LARGE
occurs, turn off those functions.
SMALL
• To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the
subwoofer volume too high.
SMALL
• The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode rather
OFF (or NO)
than in MUSIC mode. Therefore, if you change the
mode to MOVIE while listening to some sources that
do not include the bass sound, you may not be able to
get the effect.
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with your speaker
system, check the following list and take the indicated
)
I
measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
There is no sound from the speaker system.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure the volume on the amplifier has
been turned up properly.
•Make sure the program source selector on the
amplifier is set to the proper source.
•Check if headphones are connected. If they
are, disconnect them.
There is distortion in the subwoofer sound
output.
•Check if any sound-enhancing functions have
— Auto been activated on the amplifier. If they have,
turn them off.
There is hum or noise in the speaker output.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure none of the audio components are
positioned too close to the TV set.
The sound has suddenly stopped.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made. Contact between bare
speaker wires at the speaker terminals may
cause a short-circuit.
Center
Subwoofer
Front (Left) Front (Right)
A A
Surround (Left) Surround (Right)
B B
J
LEVEL MODE
MOVIE
POWER MUSIC
AUTO
OFF
ON / STANDBY MIN MAX
POWER
SAVE
POWER LEVEL MODE
Specifications
SA-VE445H
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
(For the U.S. model)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
MODE
DISTORTION:
with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 20 - 200 Hz;
MOVIE
rated 135 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with
no more than 0.8% total harmonic distortion from
MUSIC
250 milliwatts to rated output.
SS-MS445 (front, center, and surround speakers)
Speaker system 2 way, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units Woofer: 5.7 cm (2 1 /
cone type
Tweeter: 2.5 cm (1 in.),
balanced dome type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power: 120 watts
Sensitivity level 84 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 120 Hz - 50,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 88 172 133
mm (3 1 / 6 7 /
2 8
5 1 / in.), including front
4
grille
Mass Approx. 1.3 kg
(2 lb 14 oz) each
SA-WMS445 (subwoofer)
Speaker system Active subwoofer,
magnetically shielded
Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm (8 in.),
cone type
Enclosure type Advanced SAW type
Reproduction frequency range
26 Hz - 200 Hz
Continuous RMS power output
135 W (6 ohms 20 Hz -
20 kHz, 0.8% THD)
120 W (6 ohms 20 Hz -
20 kHz, 0.8% THD)
(Australian model)
Inputs
LINE IN (input pin jack)
SPEAKER IN (input terminals) (U.S.A and Canadian
models only)
Outputs (U.S.A and Canadian models only)
SPEAKER OUT (output terminals)
General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
220 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(Australian model only)
Power consumptions 90 W
1 W (standby mode)
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 392
464 mm (9 / 15
1
8
18 / in.), including
3
8
front grille (U.S.A and
Canadian models)
Approx. 230 392
447 mm (9 1 / 15
8
17 5 / in.), including
8
front grille (Australian
model)
Mass Approx. 13.2 kg
(29 lb 2 oz)
Supplied accessories
Foot pads (4 5)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32.8 ft.) (2)
Speaker connecting cords, 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) (3)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
in.),
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