Sony SA-VA700 User's Manual
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1. MASTER VOL INPUT SURROUND 2 Turn on the speaker system The ON indicator lights up Press INPUT on the operation panel or INPUT SELECT on the remate repeatedly to select the program source The selected program source TV VIDEO or AUX appears in the display Start playback on the program source Press SURROUND on the operation panel or SURROUND MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the surround mode see table below The selected surround mode PRO LOGIC C STUDIO HALL STADIUM or GAME appears in the display You can customize each surround mode to suit your taste See Adjusting the Surround Sound on page 1 and Adjusting the Sound on page 13 ey Program Effective modes Recent movies PRO LOGIC C STUDIO Concerts music HALL STADIUM SUR OFF Sports HALL STADIUM SUR OFF Old movies GAME SUR OFF monaural TV programs Video games GAME SUR OFF Education programs SUR OFF news Turning off the surround effects Press the SURROUND on the operation panel or SURROUND MODE on the remote repeatedly or press SURROUND ON OFF on the remote SUR OFF appears in the display when the surround sound function is off Press MASTER VOL or to adjust the volume Home Theater Operations To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote To restore the sound press MASTER VOL or MUTING2. The center speaker volume level cannot be adjusted in the HALL STADIUM or GAME surround modes 4 Press T TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone The adjustment levels for the selected mode are stored in the memory Note Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL CENTER or REAR cancels the test tone Adjusting the delay time Adjusting the delay time can enhance the spatial characteristics of the sound to obtain a theater like presence regardless of the size of your room If the rear speakers are close to your listening position choose a longer delay time You can adjust the settings individually for PRO LOGIC C STUDIO HALL STADIUM and GAME Note The delay time cannot be adjusted for the 3 STEREO in PRO LOGIC mode 1 Select the surround mode 2 Play back a program 3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the current delay time 4 Press DELAY repeatedly to choose the delay time you prefer either 15 20 or 30 ms The factory setting is 20 ms The delay time adjustment for the selected mode is stored in the memory Setting the center mode In PRO LOGIC or C STUDIO surround mode you can choose from four different center modes NORMAL WIDE 3 STEREO or PHANTOM For normal use select NORMAL or WIDE mode When you use the supplied center speaker we recommend using WIDE mode To select the mode that you want follow the procedure below SURROUND CENTER MODE 1 Press SURROUND on
3. When you press the ON indicator goes off and the speaker system is totally deactivated When you press I on the remote the speaker system enters standby mode the STANDBY indicator on the left front speaker lights up Power turns on and off automatically Auto power on off function When you turn off the TV the speaker system automatically turns off three minutes afterwards the READY indicator lights up The speaker system turns on again when you turn on the TV The speaker system also turns on when you press INPUT or either 1 C or INPUT SELECT on the remote This function operates only when TV input is selected TV appears in the disp ay Getting Started If you press 1 5 on the remote while the system is on The speaker system enters standby the STANDBY indicator lights up Press 1 on the remote to turn the speaker system on again Adjusting the contrast of the display window You can dim the display or turn it off Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly until your favorite brightness of the display comes up The display returns to full brightness temporarily when vou press one of the buttons on the remote Checking the speaker connections 1 Turn on the speaker system The ON indicator lights up 2 Press INPUT or INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly until 5 1 CH IN appears in the display 3 Adjust the volume level to around 15 with MASTER VOL 4 Press T TONE on the
4. equidistant from the TV 8 ft 2 5 m max aad Rear speakers Place the rear speakers so that they face directly across from each other about 2 to 3 ft 60 to 90 cm above the listener s ear For optimum sound face each rear speaker as directly towards the center speaker as possible 2 3 ft ied yer 4 Positioning the center and rear speakers for better surround sound effect SAVA 700 only For better surround sound quality position each speaker as shown below Each rear speaker should be placed as its tweeter is on the inner side The grille can be detached to visually verify the orientation The SONY plaque on each satellite speakers can be rotated to match the speaker s orientation Rear speaker right Rear speaker left ee Tweeter Tweeter Caution Before disconnecting the left front speaker s AC power cord turn the system off first a a Turning the Speaker System On and Off INPUT SELECT 3 j vO Da lO INPUT O O i MASTER i O VOL 0099 ON li 1 Feb joao indicators i T TONE MASTER VOL DIMMER Turning on the speaker system Press on the lower part of the left front speaker The ON indicator on the left front speaker lights up When the speaker system is in standby or ready mode e the STANDBY or READY indicator on the left front speaker lights up press INPUT or either 17 or INPUT SELECT on the remote Turning off the speaker system
5. PHANTOM mode 12 18 3 STEREO mode 12 18 WIDE mode 12 18 Checking the connection 9 Connecting See Hookups CONTROLS TVIN 7 D E Delay time 12 18 Dolby Digital AC 3 7 18 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 10 18 Dolby Surround sound 18 F G 5 1 channel input 7 18 H I J K L M Hookups audio component 7 AC power cord 7 5 1 channel input 7 other components hookups 7 SCART adaptor 6 speakers 5 TV 6 VCR 7 N NORMAL mode 12 18 O Operating other Sony components 14 P Q PHANTOM mode 12 18 R Remote 4 9 10 11 13 14 Speakers connection 5 placement 8 Speaker volume 10 11 Surround sound 10 11 Sony Corporation Printed in USA
6. R6 batteries 2 SCART adaptor European model only Q Optional Wireless speaker system SA IF70 The values indicated above were measured using a 230V AC 50Hz power supply Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 17 18 Additional information tr era ae a u OUE Glossary Center mode Speaker setting to enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode Select one of the following four center modes according to your speaker system NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you connect a small sized center speaker to this speaker system Since a smali speaker cannot produce enough bass the bass sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Front Small Front speaker L center speaker speaker R Y Rear Rear speaker L speaker R ii ERE o i The test tone is output as shown on page 1 WIDE made Select WIDE mode if you connect a center speaker equivalent to the two front speakers With the WIDE mode you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound Front Front speaker L Center speaker a R Qe Ss Rear Rear geo w speaker R j BR d Ho The test tone is output as shown on page 11 3 STEREO mode Select 3 STEREO mode if you do not want to use the rear speakers to output sound The sound of the rear channel is output from the front speakers to let you experience some of the surround sound effect without using rear speakers Front Fron
7. deck and CD button to a CD player To reassign these buttons press the VIDEO or CD button at the same time you press the button indicated in the table below a Press VIDEO and To select a e Ee ee Oe SO MENU VIR 1 Beta ec a a a a A upward cursor button VTR 2 8 mm i ee ne ENTER EXECUTE VTR 3 VHS Press CD and To select lt leftward cursor button CD plaver v downward cursor button LD player MENU VTR 1 Beta A upward cursor button VTR 2 8 mm ENTER EXECUTE VTR 3 VHS To restore all settings to their factory settings Press both buttons on top of the remote together with the MASTER VOL All parameters saved in the remote are cleared and restored to their factory settings Operating other Sony components Do the procedure below to operate other Sony components that you may own 1 Press the function button on the remote of the component to be used TV VIDEO DVD or CD The component that you selected is activated 2 Operate the components with the operation buttons Each operation button on the remote corresponds to a basic operation on the Sony component For details on how to use each operation button refer to the Operating Instructions of the respective Sony component Q When you press an operation button The function button of the respective component TV VIDEO DVD or CD flashes to let you know what is being operated If you press an operation button that
8. 1 Remote commander remote RM J70 1 Sony size AA R6 batteries 2 SCART adaptor European model only a Optional Wireless speaker system SA IF70 The values indicated above were measured using a 230V AC 50Hz power supply Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information SAVA 500 Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS The U S model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 200 Hz 20 kHz rated 20 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Continuous RMS power output Stereo channel 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 8 THD 20 W x2 Front L R 8 ohms 50 W Subwoofer 8 ohms 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 8 THD 20 W Center 8 ohms 20 W x2 Rear 8 ohms TOTAL 150 W Surround channel input sensitivity Impedance TVNIDEO AUX 400 mV 45 kohms 5 1 CH 280 mV 45 kohms CONTROLS for U S and Canadian customers only Only for Sony XBR and Sony Projection TV Output Center speaker Accepts only supplied SS CN16 Rear speaker Accepts only supplied SS SR16 Wireless rear speaker Accepts only Sony models Accepts only SAVA 500 R ch speaker with supplied exclusive speaker cord R ch speaker Bass 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz Tone control Speaker section Type Front speaker Front Bass reflex type magnetically sh
9. F CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the Speaker System 5 Hooking Up the Speaker System 5 1 channel Input 7 Choosing the Best Location 8 Turning the Speaker System On and Off 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 13 Operating Other Sony Components 14 Additional information Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 16 Glossary 18 Index 19 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system Satellite speakers SS T100 SAVA 700 only 3 one for the center speaker and two for the rear speakers e Mounting brackets SAVA 700 only 2 Wood screws SAVA 700 only 4 e Foot pads SAVA 700 only 12 e Center speaker SS CN16 SAVA 500 only 1 Rear speakers SS SR16 SAVA 500 only 2 Foot pads SAVA 500 only 4 Front L R speaker connecting cord 3 5 m 12 ft 1 e Center speaker connecting cord 2 5 m 8 ft 21 in 1 Rear speaker connecting cords 10 m 32 ft 9 in 2 e Audio connecting cord 1 5 m 5 ft 1 Remote commander remote RM J70 1 Sony size AA R6 batteries 2 SCART adaptor European model only 1 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries with the terminals matched to the and on the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor on the left front speaker Q When to
10. IN jacks on the left front speaker to the TV set s FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks if you make this connection Getting Started 1 Use an optional CONTROL S cord to connect the CONTROL S TV IN jack on the left front speaker to the CONTROL OUT jack on the back of the TV XBR series TV set or Projection TV CONTROL S Front speaker left e E Sold separately 2 Follow the Operating Instructions supplied with vour TV set to set it to operate this speaker system STEP 5 Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord from the front speaker to a wall outlet Connecting Other Components With its built in amplifier this speaker system can be used to output sound directly from such components as CD players DVD 2 channel players LD players and VCRs CD piayer DVD player LD player etc player Front speaker left 9 0 EN Note Do not connect an amplified audio source The combined amplification from the component and the speaker s built in amplifier may damage the speakers Hooking Up the Speaker System 5 1 channel Input This speaker system is equipped with the 5 1 channel input 5 1 CH INPUT jacks By connecting your DVD player or other digital video source through a multi channel decoder e g Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder DTS decoder to these jacks you can enjoy theater quality Multi Channel Surround sound in your own home Refer to the instruction manual supplied wit
11. S O N vY 3 866 402 11 2 Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating Instructions SAVA 700 SAVA 500 1999 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OA BACK NO USER SEAVICEAGLE PAATS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNES AN This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ra
12. cting cords are placed away from any transformers or motors and least 10 feet 3 meters from any fluorescent lights gt Connect the speakers to vour VCR or cable box instead of to your TV Remote operations cannot be performed gt Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the left front speaker gt Remove any obstructions between the remote and this system s left front speaker gt Replace the batteries in the remote 15 Additional Information ee e i Specifications SAVA 700 Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS The U S model only POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 200 H2 20 kHz rated 32 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 8 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Continuous RMS power output Stereo channel 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 8 THD 40 W x 2 Front L R 8 ohms 100 W Subwoofer 8 ohms Surround channel 20 Hz 20 kHz 0 8 THD 40 W Center 8 ohms 40 W x 2 Rear 8 ohms TOTAL 300 W Input sensitivity Impedance TVAVIDEO AUX 450 mV 45 kohms 5 1 CH 300 mV 45 kohms CONTROL S for U S and Canadian customers only Only for Sony XBR and Sony Projection TV Output Center speaker Accepts only supplied SS T100 Rear speaker Accepts only supplied SS T100 Wireless rear speaker Accepts only Sony models R ch speaker Accepts only SAVA 700 R ch speaker with supplied exclusiv
13. dio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No SAVA 700 500 Serial No For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian IEES 003 eo ee ae ae Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the speaker system and have it checked by qualified personne before operating it any further On power sources AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified s
14. e left front speaker to the AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV Important If your TV set has an on off switch for its internal speaker set this to off and enjoy the sound of this speaker system If your TV set does not set the volume on your TV set to minimum Front speaker left If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE After making the connection as shown above turn up the volume on the TV set Use this speaker system s volume control for regular volume adjustment Turning down the volume on the TV set reduces the AUDIO OUT signal level and may cause a loss in sound quality and or activate the auto power on off function see page 9 Connecting the SCART adaptor European model only You can listen to the sound from the TV or VCR by connecting the audio signal from the TV or VCR to the left front speaker Front speaker to TV audio White L left TV IN input 5 to VCR audio input Front speaker left VIDEO IN Euro AV cable not supplied f gt SCART adaptor supplied to TV set If you have a Sony XBR series TV or Sony Projection TV equipped with a speaker switch For U S and Canadian customers only lf your Sony XBR series TV set or Projection TV is compatible with SAVA series speakers you can use the TV set s menu and remote control functions to operate this speaker system For details see the Operating Instructions supplied with your TV set Be sure to connect the TV
15. e speaker cord Bass 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz Tone control Speaker section Type Front speaker Front Bass reflex type magnetically shielded Subwoofer Advanced SAW type magnetically shielded Satellite speaker S T100 Bass reflex type magnetically shielded Speaker unit Front speaker Tweeter 2 5 cm lin balanced drive type Midbass 8 cm 3 in cone type x2 Subwoofer 16 cm 6 2 in cone type Satellite speaker SS T100 Tweeter 2 5 cm 1 in balanced drive type Midbass 8 cm 3 in cone type x2 General Power requirement U S A 120 V AC 60 Hz Other models 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption U S A 210 W Other models 240 W Dimensions Front speaker Approx 281 x 1 075 x 450 mm 11 s x 423 s x17 4 in w h d including speaker base Satellite speaker 55 T100 Approx 395 x 112 x 128 mm 15 3 8x 41 2 x 5 sin each w h d including grille net Mass Front speaker Left 23 5 kg 51 Ib 14 oz Front speaker Right 17 3 kg 38 lb 2 oz Satellite speaker SS T100 2 4 kg 5 lb 5 oz each Supplied accessories Satellite speakers SS T100 3 one for a center speaker and two for rear speakers Mounting brackets 2 Wood screws 4 Foot pads 12 Front L R speaker connecting cord 3 5 m 12 ft 1 Center speaker connecting cord 2 5m 8 ft 2 2in 1 Rear speaker connecting cords 10 m 32 ft 93 4 in 2 Audio connecting cord 1 5 m 5 ft
16. ervice shop Before operating the speakers check that the operating voltage is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on the rear of the speakers The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off If you are not going to use the speakers for a long time be sure to disconnect the speakers from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only one way If vou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer On placement Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not place the speakers near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat buildup Place the speakers in a location with adequate air circulation and in a way that does not block the rear ventilation holes Do not drag the unit along the floor on installment On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or ben
17. h your Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder etc for details on the 5 1 channel input hookups Audio cords not supplied Two for the 5 1 CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks White L White L Red R Red R Monaural audio cords not supplied Two for the 5 1 CH INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks Black C2 Black DVD player incorporating Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder or Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder etc It is possible to use a pair of audio cords instead of two monaural audio cords to connect to the 5 1 CH INPUT CENTER and 5 1 CH INPUT WOOFER jacks Continued Getting Started Setting the Dolby Digital AC 3 decoder Specity the speaker type in the decoder s display as below Specify by selecting front speaker size LARGE center speaker size LARGE rear speaker size LARGE subwoofer selection YES To enjoy theater quality Multi Channel Surround sound Press INPUT or INPUT SELECT on the remote repeatedly unti 5 1 CH IN appears in the display Note When the 5 1 channel input is selected the PRO LOGIC THEATER HALL STADIUM and GAME surround modes do not function Wun Oe ie Choosing the Best Location Front speakers To obtain high sound quality and a proper sound image from the front speakers place the speaker with the built in operation panel to the left of your TV and the other to the right of your TV For the best sound image place the left and right speakers within 8 ft 2 5 m of each other and
18. has no corresponding operation on the Sony component being used none of the function buttons will flash Turning off other Sony components 1 Press the function button of the Sony component vou want to turn off 2 Press SYSTEM CONTROL 1 0 The selected component enters standby mode Additional information a a Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the speakers use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer There s no sound from any of the speakers gt Check that components are connected securely to the speakers gt Make sure you selected the correct input TV VIDEO AUX or 5 1 CH IN gt Press MUTING to cancel the muting function gt Press MASTER VOL to turn up the volume gt If you are using the TV s VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT terminals turn up the volume on the TV to increase the output level No sound or only a very low sound jevel is heard from the rear speakers gt Surround sound is turned off gt Adjust the volume of the rear speakers see page 11 gt Check the sound image balance with T TONE see page 11 There s no sound from the center speaker gt Make sure you selected the PRO LOGIC or C STUDIO surround mode gt Set the Dolby Pro Logic Surround center mode to any other mode than PHANTOM Severe hum or noise is heard gt Make sure all conne
19. ht Front speaker ieft Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals Center speaker Front speaker left Rech SPEAKER OUTPUT SS mto amaa To disconnect a cord hold down the release tab and pull out the connector Never pull the cord itself Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals e g use the solid color wire to connect to and use the striped wire to connect to If the connections are reversed to the sound will lack bass Continued Getting Started GA Connecting the rear speakers Use the supplied 32 foot 9 inch 10 m speaker cords to connect the left and right rear speakers Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals Rear speaker Rear speaker right left REAR SPEAKERS Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals e g use the solid color wire to connect to and use the striped wire to connect to If the connections are reversed to the sound will lack bass For customers in Canada Use only the supplied SS T100 Satellite Speakers for connection to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal and REAR SPEAKERS terminal of SAVA 700 Use only the supplied SS CN16 Center Speaker for connection to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal of SAVA 500 and S SR16 Rear Speakers for connection to the REAR SPEAKERS terminal of SAVA 500 STEP 4 Connecting your TV Use the supplied a pair of audio connecting cords to connect the TV IN jacks on th
20. ielded Subwoofer Advanced SAW type magnetically shielded Center speaker SS CN16 Bass reflex tvpe magnetically shielded Rear speaker SS SR16 Bass reflex type Speaker unit Front speaker Fullrange 10 cm 4 in cone type Subwoofer 16 cm 6 2 in cone type Center speaker S CN16 Fullrange 8 cm 3 in cone type x2 Rear speaker SS SR16 Fullrange 8 cm 3 in cone type x2 General Power requirement U S A and Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Other models 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption U S A 140W Canada 160 W Other models 170 W Dimensions Front speaker Approx 281 x 1 035 x 390 mm 11 e x 403 1x15 s in w h d including speaker base Center speaker SS CN16 Approx 280 x 110 x 140 mm 11 8x 43 8 x55 s in w h d including grille net Rear speaker SS SR16 Approx 110 x 160 x 140 mm 43 3 x 63 8x 5 2 in each w h d including grille net Mass Front speaker Left 19 5 kg 43 Ib Front speaker Right 13 9 kg 30 Ib 10 oz Center speaker SS CN16 1 7 kg 3 lb 12 o2 Rear speaker S5 SR16 820 g 1 lb 13 oz each Supplied accessories Center speaker SS CN16 1 Rear speakers SS SR16 2 Foot pads 4 Front L R speaker connecting cord 3 5 m 12 ft 1 Center speaker connecting cord 2 5m 8 ft 2 2in 1 Rear speaker connecting cords 10 m 32 ft 9 44 in 2 Audio connecting cord 1 5 m 5 ft 1 Remote commander remote RM J70 1 Sony size AA
21. on the remote again Notes Some videos and laser discs may support Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound even if it is not indicated on the package The surround modes do not operate when the 5 1 channel input is selected Adjusting the Surround Sound This speaker system is factory set to provide balanced surround sound without the need for adjustment You can however adjust the volume of each speaker and the delay time to suit the conditions of your living room or your individual tastes CENTER Adjusting the speaker volume The test tone feature lets you adjust the volume of the sound coming from each speaker to the same level so that the surround sound will be even and natural Make the following adjustments from your listening position 1 Select the surround mode you want to adjust 2 Press T TONE on the remote A test tone is output from each speaker in the following order When you select PRO LOGIC or C STUDIO Front Left Center gt Front Right GRR ae nee Sana When you select HALL STADIUM or GAME Se ee Rear When you select 5 1 CH IN pa Left gt Center gt Front Right Rear Left Rear Right ae Continued 11 12 Home Theater Operations 3 Adjust the volume levels so that the test tone from each speaker is at the same volume level from your listening position To adjust the level Press of the center speaker CENTER or of the rear speaker REAR or
22. ound encoded sound tracks of movie videos and TV programs and produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelope you Dolby Digital AC 3 This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround In this format the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided This format is also called 5 1 because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0 1 channel since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation Furthermore since all the signals are processed digitally less signal degradation occurs The name AC 3 comes from the fact that it is the third audio coding method to be developed by the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 5 1 channel input 5 1 CH IN jacks These jacks are used to input decoded multi channel format audio signals e g Dolby Digital AC 3 DTS etc allowing you to enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound Use these jacks to connect a multi channel decoder or a DVD player with a built in multi channel decoder a a a es T Index Test tone 9 11 3 STEREO mode 12 18 A B Troubleshooting 15 Adjusting TV hookups 6 bass 13 U V delay time 12 speaker volume 10 11 subwoofer level 13 treble 13 W X Y Z WIDE mode 12 18 Unpacking 4 Center mode NORMAL mode 12 18
23. remote Check that the test tone is output from each speaker in following order Ce Left Center gt Front Right Rear Left Rear Right pea 5 Press T TONE on the remote to turn the test tone off If the test tone is not output in the order indicated in step 4 Turn off all components then check the connection of the speaker that did not output the test tone 10 Home Theater Operations Be es ae eae Enjoying Surround Sound You can enjoy the speaker s surround sound capability simply by choosing one of the five available surround modes PRO LOGIC Dolby Pro Logic surround mode Reproduces superb theater like presence and surround effects from video software encoded with Dolby Surround C STUDIO surround mode Creates a theater like environment in your living room by adding the acoustic reflections of a theater to decoded Dolby Surround signals HALL surround mode Reproduces the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall Ideal for soft acoustic sounds or for giving an extra punch to debates and press conferences STADIUM surround mode Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an open air stadium Ideal for maximum enjoyment of broadcasts of sporting events like football GAME surround mode Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software 4 oy OT INPUT DO SELECT azs ca iG Ci O 0 9009 SURROUND SURROUND ONIOEE MODE MASTER MUTING Gol
24. replace batteries Under normal use the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the speakers replace both batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Attaching the supplied foot pads to the center speaker Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the speaker one in each of the four corners to place the center speaker on your TV set Make sure the speaker is solidly placed on the top of the TV set Note Do not place the speaker on top of a TV set which is smaller than the speaker Installing the rear speakers with the supplied accessories SAVA 700 only Use the supplied accessories to properly install the rear speakers in their selected locations see page 8 Foot pads If you install the rear speakers on a shelf or speaker stand attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the speakers one in each of the four corners and make sure that the speakers are solidly placed Foot pads Note Do not place any speaker on shelves or stands which are smaller than the speaker Mounting brackets If you wish to hang the rear speake
25. rs on a wall with hooks not supplied use the supplied wood screws to attach the supplied mounting brackets to the upper part of the back panel of each rear speaker Mounting bracket Wood screw Rear speaker Notes You are responsible for the proper selection and use of mounting hardware that vou purchase at hardware stores and for the proper and sate mounting of the speakers Each satellite speaker has a corresponding position for optimum sound effect Before attaching the mounting brackets see Positioning the center and rear speakers for better surround effect SAVA 700 only on page 8 Getting Started Hooking Up the Speaker System This section describes how to connect the speaker system to your TV and VCR Rear speaker Rear speaker left right Front speaker right Center speaker Transmitter for Wireless Rear Speaker option STEP 5 L2 T Be To wall outlet SZ ali aA D If you use an SA IF70 Wireless Speaker System optional for the rear speakers connect the transmitter supplied with the SA IF70 system to this connector For details refer to the Operating Instructions provided with the SA IF70 system Front speaker left The arrow gt indicates signal flow STEP 2 Connecting the center speaker x Use the supplied 8 foot 2 inch 2 5 m speaker cord BEAN connecting the front speakers to connect the center speaker Front speaker rig
26. t speaker L Center speaker sneaker R jasy ERE The test tone is output as follows ee Front L gt Center gt Front PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if vou do nat want to use the center speaker to output sound The sound of the center channel is output from the front speakers Front Front speaker L speaker R Rear Rear speaker L speaker R The test tone is output as follows SS Rear Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from the front speakers and that from the rear speakers By adjusting the delay time of the tear speakers you can obtain the feeling of presence Make the delay time longer when you have placed the rear speakers in a small room or close to your listening position and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or far from your listening position Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two channel sound Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left to right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround you should have one pair of rear speakers and a center speaker The rear speakers output monaural sound Dolby Surround Encoding and decoding system for Dolby Surround sound for consumer use Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels in the Dolby Surr
27. the operation panel to choose PRO LOGIC or C STUDIO 2 Press CENTER MODE on the operation panel repeatedly until the center mode you want appears in the display Home Theater Operations To listen without the subwoofer in the front Adjusting the Sound speakers Press 5 WOOFER on the operation panel or Although this speaker system s sound quality has been S WOOFER MODE on the remote repeatedly or pre adjusted at the factory you can change the settings press S WOOFER ON OFF on the remote S WF for each surround mode to suit your taste The OFF appears in the display when the subwoofer adjusted settings remain stored for the respective is off surround mode until you change them The sound adjustments are stored for the selected i ae ares surround mode even when the 5 1 channel input is selected or when the surround effect is off S WOOFER _ _____ S WOOFER MODE ON OFF l SATREBUE 4I Adjusting the volume with a remote of BASS Sony XBR or Sony Projection TV For U S and Canadian customers only If your Sony XBR series TV or Projection TV is compatible with the SAVA series speakers you can make a setting on the TV so that you can control the speakers with the TV remote Using the supplied TV remote you can adjust the speaker volume surround mode and subwoofer mode OuUuQaOdO 7 ja er 5 WOOFER 1 Play back a program 2 Make the following sound adjustments to s
28. uit your taste and or the type of program you enjoy To press select the subwoofer S WOOFER MODE mode adjust the subwoofer S WOOFER or level adjust the bass level BASS or adjust the treble level TREBLE or Press S WOOFER on the operation panel or S WOOFER MODE on the remote repeatedly for this purpose The selected subwoofer mode S WF 1 or S WF 2 appears in the display The S WF 1 produces a powerful bass sound that is ideal for movies The S WF 2 provides more subtle effects suitable for music 14 Home Theater Operations Operating Other Sony Components You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony components including TV set VCRs DVD players LD players and CD players SYSTEM CONTROL es vO Function button Operation button Doo DDOD Doo DDA A mayd c ies Dow MASTER VOL Before using the remote for your Sony component Table below shows the components that supports the remote eS yy a eS Function button Selectable component s TV TV set VIDEO VTR 1 Beta deck VTR 2 8 mm deck VTR 3 VHS deck DVD DVD player CD CD player LD player VTR 1 Beta deck VTR 2 8 mm deck VTR 3 VHS deck The TV button selects only the TV set and the DVD button only the DVD player Use the VIDEO and CD buttons to select any of your Sony components The VIDEO button is factory set to VTR 3 VHS
29. zine If you have any question or problem concerning your speaker system please consult your nearest Sony dealer ee ae ee ray Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony speaker system The SAVA 700 and SAVA 500 are home theater active speaker systems incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder 5 1 channel input jacks and subwoofers These systems are easy to setup and allows you to enjoy five different types of surround sound accommodating a variety of program sources About This Manual Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference The instructions in this manual describe the controis on the left front speaker for SAVA 700 and SAVA 500 Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your left front speaker The SAVA 700 is the model used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SAVA 700 only Convention The following icons are used in this manual Indicates that you can use the i remote to do the task fy Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier This speaker system incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY the doubie D symbol BO PRO LOGIC and Dolby Digital AC 3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TABLE O
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