Sony SS-AR1 Operating Instructions

Connecting to the amplifier

Before connecting, turn off the amplifier
Connect the right speaker terminals to the right speaker terminals of the
amplifier, and connect the left speaker terminals to the left speaker terminals
of the amplifier.
Connect them as shown below.
Right speaker Left speaker
Amplifier
Speaker cords (not supplied) Speaker cords (not supplied)

Beware of the following

 Do not touch the surface of the speaker unit.
Do not put any object or your hand into the duct located on the back to
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the enclosure.
If a foreign object is found in the duct, do not attempt to take it out by
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yourself. Please consult your nearest dealer.
The spikes are made in screw form. Make sure that the spikes are not loose.
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If they are loose, tighten them up by turning each spike clockwise.

Precautions

To turn an amplifier or a source component on/off
Set the volume of the amplifier to the minimum.
If the bass cannot be heard or the phonic positions of instruments
are indefinite
Make sure to connect the speaker cords, matching +/- to the appropriate
speaker terminals.
Cleaning of the enclosure
Do not use any type of neutral detergent, benzene, or alcohol because
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they may damage the surface finish of the enclosure.
To maintain the fine gloss of the enclosure for a long time, gently wipe off
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dust using a soft brush or feather duster, and then wipe the enclosure with
the supplied cleaning cloth. (Do not use any type of scrub brush or
sponge.)
 Wipe smudges such as fingerprints or oil spots with the supplied cleaning
cloth carefully.
 When the smudges are hard to remove, wipe them off with a soft cloth
soaked in soapy water, and wrung dry.
 Make sure not to damage the enclosure.
The cleaning cloth is washable and can be used repeatedly.
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To avoid damaging the speakers
Do not disassemble or modify the speaker units, network circuits, or the
enclosure.
To avoid damaging the circuit
Do not input the following signals continuously.
FM inter-station noise
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High-frequency signals of electronic instruments
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 High-frequency signals in the fast-forward and rewind modes of a tape
recorder

Specifications

Speaker system 3-way 4-speaker system, bass reflex
Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm, corn type (2)
Midrange: 130 mm, corn type (1)
Tweeter: 25 mm, dome type (1)
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Maximum input power 200 watts
Sensitivity 88 dB (2.83 V/m)
Frequency response 28 Hz - 60,000 Hz
Cross over frequency 400 Hz, 4,000 Hz (multi-slope network)
Dimensions (w/h/d) 320 × 1080 × 490 mm
Mass Approx. 57 kg
Supplied accessories
Operating Instructions (1)
Warranty card (1)
Cleaning cloth (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Printed in Japan
SPEAKER SYSTEM
SS-AR 1
Operating Instructions
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