Sony SA-VA15 User's Manual
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1. For Customers in Canada Use only the supplied rear speakers SS SR151 IEA Connecting your TV If the audio and video output jacks on your TV and VCR are already connected and your TV has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks you can start enjoying surround sound simply by connecting the speaker system to your TV as shown below Important e Set the volume on your TV to MIN minimum e If your TV has an ON OFF switch for its internal speaker set it to OFF and enjoy the sound from this speaker system front left speaker If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE After making the connection as shown above turn up the volume on the TV Use this speaker system s volume control for regular volume adjustment Turning down the volume on the TV reduces the AUDIO OUT signal level and may cause a loss in sound quality and or the auto power off function see page 10 to activate For the best possible sound or if your TV only has a monaural AUDIO OUT jack or no AUDIO OUT jacks Connect the speaker system directly to your VCR or cable box The following connections suppress noise from the TV and let you enjoy high quality sound 1 Connect your VCR or cable box to the 1 IN jacks on the left front speaker 2 Connect your TV to the 1 OUT jacks on the left front speaker Make sure you use the 1 or 2 IN jacks that correspond to the VIDEO IN jack you are using on your TV set i e VIDEO 12. Home Theater Operations gt Adjusting the Sound Although this speaker system s sound quality is already adjusted You can change the settings as you like for each surround mode individually The following settings remain stored in their respective surround mode until you change them DELAY TIME TEST TONE j _ S WOOFER REAR CENTER BALANCE L R ADJUST RESET SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 2 OFF 1 Playback a program and choose a surround mode 2 Make the following sound adjustments according to your preference and or the type of program you are watching To press S WOOFER then press ADJUST or adjust the super woofer level adjust the bass level BASS then press ADJUST or adjust the treble level TREBLE then press ADJUST or adjust the balance BALANCE L or R Since BALANCE L and R control sound from the front speakers they have little effect on DOLBY SUR when the source software has a high proportion of center channel sound To restore the factory settings Press RESET after pressing either S WOOFER BASS TREBLE or BALANCE L or R E ee eee Using an External Center Speaker Since this system incorporates a center speaker see page 5 you don t have to connect a center speaker However it is possible to connect an active center speaker to the CENTER OUT terminal left front speaker active center speaker ineur
3. Front view Center channel Full range unit tweeters Full range unit UN ee Rear speakers How the center speaker works The front left and right speakers are equipped with center channel tweeters see above angled inwards at 30 to reproduce high frequency center channel sounds Low frequency center channel sounds are mixed with the front channel signals and reproduced through the front left and right full range units This design produces a high quality centralized sound image for the center channel which exactly matches the quality of the front channel sound to provide superior sound quality and a unified sound image without a cumbersome external center speaker Overview Dynamic Bass Roar DBR super woofer system provides theater like bass sound To provide a theater like experience complete with dynamic bass sounds this speaker system incorporates the Super Acoustically loaded Woofer SAW design see below in the left and right front speakers to form a DBR super woofer system Main duct What is the SAW design The SAW design features a centrally positioned woofer drive unit two chamber construction and a long main duct Through precision control of the acoustics of the two chambers the unit can reproduce powerful ultra low frequencies without muddiness In add
4. Qe If you make this connection be sure to make the following adjustments for Dolby Pro Logic Surround Connecting a center speaker lets you choose from 4 different Dolby Pro Logic Surround center modes NORMAL WIDE 3 CH 3 Channel logic or PHANTOM Use the NORMAL or WIDE mode when center and rear speakers are connected For details on Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound see page 14 Pa SURROUND CENTER MODE 1 Press SURROUND on the front left speaker to choose PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC appears in the display instead of DOLBY SUR when you connect an external center speaker 2 Press CENTER MODE on the front left speaker a few times until the center mode you want appears in the display 3 Adjust the speaker volume and delay time if necessary by referring to page 11 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 1 or 2 gt Press MUTING to cancel the muting function gt Press MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume No sound or only a very low sound level is heard from the rear speakers gt Su
5. front left speaker VCR cable L AUDIO R VIDEO Getting Started kej If you have an additional VCR or LD player Connect it to the 2 IN jacks and connect the 2 OUT jacks to the AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV MLE Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet Audio Component Hookups Since this speaker system incorporates its own internal amplifier and preamplifier you can also connect an audio component such as a CD player CD front left speaker OUT R E p L 1 Note Do not connect an amplified audio source The combined amplification from the component and the speaker s internal amplifier may damage the speakers Hooking up the Sony HCD VA550 Optional Compact Disc Deck Receiver 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on the HCD VA550 to the 2 IN jacks on the left front speaker Be sure to connect it to the 2 IN jacks HCD VA550 front left speaker Rou j m L 2 Connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on the HCD V A550 component to the CONTROL S IN jack on the front left speaker HCD VA550 front left speaker CONTROL S OUT Ce CONTROL S Notes e The automatic power on off function see page 10 is not activated by the signal from the HCD VA550 to prevent unwanted outburst
6. 50 kilohms 1 2 450 mV 1 kilohm Center 350 mV 1 kilohm Rear Accepts only supplied rear speakers SS SR151 R ch Accepts only SA VA15 R ch speaker with supplied exclusive speaker cord Bass 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz Bassreflex type SAW type Bassreflex type Center tweeter 5 cm cone type x2 Front full range Center woofer 10 cm cone type x2 Super woofer 13 cm cone type x2 8 cm cone type x2 General Power requirement 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption USA 110 W Canada 120 W Dimensions Approx 180 x 1040 x 290 mm w h d 71 x 41x 11 inches Approx 250 x 1040 x 360 mm w h d including speaker base 9 x 41x 145 inches Mass Front L 16 kg 35 lb 3 oz Front R 13 kg 28 1b 9 oz Rear 700 g pe 1 lb 9 oz Supplied accessories Rear speakers SS SR151 2 Front L R speaker connecting cord 3 5 m 1 Rear speaker connecting cord 10m 2 Audio connecting cord 1 5 m 1 Remote Commander RM J15 1 Sony batteries SUM 3 NS 2 13 14 Additional Information REDE 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 active center speaker to this speaker system Since a small speaker cannot produce enough bass the bass sound of the center channel is output f
7. mode 12 14 Dolby Surround sound 14 H I J K L M Hookups AC power cord 9 audio components 9 speakers 8 9 TV VCRs 9 N O NORMAL mode 12 14 P Q PHANTOM mode 12 14 R Remote 10 11 12 S Speakers connection 8 9 placement 7 Speaker volume 11 Surround sound 10 11 T Test tone 11 3 CH LOGIC mode 12 14 Troubleshooting 13 TV VCR hookups 9 U V Unpacking 4 W X Y Z Watching video programs 10 WIDE mode 12 14 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
8. S O N vY 3 800 386 22 1 Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating instructions SA VA15 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 Z N This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance IMPORTANT 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 in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception wh
9. Should the AC power cord need to be changed have it done at a qualified service shop only On placement e Do not place the speakers near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock e 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 On cleaning e 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 benzine For the customers in the USA For detailed safety precautions see the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS leaflet If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver please consult your nearest Sony dealer Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system e Front L R speaker connecting cord 3 5m 1 e Rear speakers SS SR151 2 Rear speaker connecting cords 10 m 2 e Audio connecting cord 1 5m 1 Remote commander remote RM J15 1 e Size AA R6 batteries 2 Speaker Stands 2 Screws 8 Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries with the and on the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote sensor M on the left front speaker KN When to replace batteries Under normal use
10. and left BALANCE L or R front speakers of the center speaker CENTER then press ADJUST or of the rear speaker REAR then press ADJUST or 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone To restore the center rear or balance levels to the factory setting Press CENTER REAR or BALANCE L or R then press RESET Note Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL RESET CENTER REAR or BALANCE L or R cancels the test tone Adjusting the delay time By adjusting the delay time you 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 DOLBY SUR HALL and SIMULATED 1 Choose any surround mode 2 Playback a program 3 Press DELAY TIME on the remote once to display the current delay time 4 Press DELAY TIME a few times to choose the delay time you prefer either 15 20 or 30 ms The factory setting is 20 ms To restore the delay time to the factory setting Press DELAY TIME and then RESET Resetting an entire surround mode Press the button for the surround mode you want to reset i e HALL and then press RESET while the name of the surround mode is being displayed All of the adjustments in that mode including the bass and treble page 12 are reset to the factory settings 11 12
11. ich 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 change 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 SA VA15_ 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 REZI Welcome Thank you for purchasing a Sony speaker system Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference About This Manual The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the left speaker You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the left spea
12. ied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the home theater sound this system provides Three different types of surround sound accommodate a variety of program sources Dolby Surround Pro Logic mode Lets you enjoy superb theater like presence and surround effects in your home when playing back video software encoded with the Dolby Surround system HALL 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 SIMULATED surround mode Creates simulated stereo surround effects from monaural sound sources like old movies or monaural TV shows Built in center speakers let you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound The use of a center speaker is a key factor in obtaining a full surround effect when playing sources encoded with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system Center speakers in a movie theater make central sounds such as dialogue clearer and create a unified sound image Normally you have to install a center speaker separately but this speaker system makes it easy to set up a high performance home theater system by incorporating a high quality center speaker system into the front speakers In addition rear speakers are also provided with this system to create a complete home theater that lets you enjoy the maximum surround effect Top view ae we A tweeters
13. ition we also included two super woofer modes designed to bring the dynamic bass sounds found in movie theaters mode 1 and concert halls mode 2 to your living room Power turns on and off automatically The speakers turn on automatically when a sound signal is input and turn off when you ve finished watching a program and the sound signal goes out So you don t have to bother using the power switch every time you use the system Getting Started _ ___ ___ z E E _ _ 3 Precautions On safety e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the speaker system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources 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 speakers are not disconnected from the AC power source as long as they are connected to the wall outlet even if the speakers themselves have been turned off e 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 e 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 you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer e
14. ker The following icons are used in this manual Indicates that you can use the li remote to do the task N 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 Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number 1 037 877 Dolby the double D symbol D0 and Pro Logic are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 4 Getting Started Precautions 6 Unpacking 6 Installing the Speaker Stands 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Speaker System Hookups 8 Audio Component Hookups 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 12 Using an External Center Speaker 12 Additional Information Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 13 Glossary 14 Index 14 L 2 The SA VA15 is an active home theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers Its design features include easy connection to your current TV VCR setup You can connect this speaker system without having to reconnect the cords of your TV and VCR Also you don t have to connect a center speaker to optimize the surround effects Easy operation via the suppl
15. nger 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 ina large room or apart from your listening position Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels off screen audio effects on screen dialog left to right panning and music These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic you should have at least one pair of rear speakers and or one center speaker You also need to select the appropriate center mode to enjoy a full effect Dolby Surround Encoding and decoding system of Dolby Surround sound for consumer use Dolby Surround decodes the extra channels on the Dolby Surround encoded sound tracks of movie videos and TV programs and produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelop you _cece r wau Index A B Adjusting bass 12 delay time 11 speaker volume 11 super woofer level 10 12 treble 12 volume 10 Audio component hookups 9 Center mode 12 14 NORMAL mode 12 14 PHANTOM mode 12 14 3 CH LOGIC mode 12 14 WIDE mode 12 14 Connecting See Hookups D E F G Delay time 11 14 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 12 14 center
16. o turn on the speakers Note Some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it s not indicated on the package Home Theater Operations Changing the display You can dim the display or turn it off according to your preference Press DIMMER a few times until the display mode you desire appears The display returns to full brightness temporarily when you press one of the buttons on the control panel or the remote Adjusting the Surround Sound ma Although this speaker system is factory preset to provide balanced surround sound without adjustment you can adjust the volume of each speaker and the delay time to accommodate the conditions in your living room or your individual preference DELAY TIME TEST TONE REAR ADJUST CENTER BALANCE L R RESET Adjusting the speaker volumes 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 Choose the DOLBY SUR mode 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote The test tone comes from each speaker in sequence P Left Front L gt Center gt Right Front R Rear JJ 3 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position To adjust the level press between the right
17. om the TV 8 feet max w L diti Place the rear speakers so that they fire directly across at each other about 2 to 3 feet above your listening position 2 3 feet i Getting Started Speaker System Hookups This section describes how to connect the speaker system and how to connect your TV or VCR to the speakers The arrow indicates signal flow Right rear speaker SS SR151 Left rear speaker SS SR151 a Right front Left front speaker speaker 1 Twist th k d coati d strip it f SAE Connecting the front speakers eens ee pene the end of the cords left speaker right speaker R ch SPEAKER INPUT OUTPUT right left To connect depress the To disconnect pull the middle of the male connector out Never pull connector until it clicks the cord itself 2 Insert the stripped wire into speaker terminals into the female connector R lk 4 ay REAR SPEAKERS MPA Connecting the rear speakers Use the supplied speaker cords to connect the rear speakers to the REAR SPEAKER terminals on the back of the left front speaker Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate speaker terminal red to red and black to black If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and will lack bass
18. rom the front speakers Front Small Front speaker L center speaker speaker R WE Rear speaker L speaker R The test tone is output as shown on page 12 e WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you connect an active center speaker equivalent to the two front speakers With the WIDE mode you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound Front Center speaker Front speaker L speaker R r2 Kl Exe Wo Rear Rear speaker L speaker R The test tone is output as shown on page 12 3 CH LOGIC mode Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you don t 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 without using rear speakers Front Center speaker Front speaker L speaker R The test tone is output Cc Front L gt Center gt Front J e PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you do not 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 Zr lS Te a Rear speaker L speaker R The test tone is output r Front L R gt a Delay time Time lag between the surround sound output from front speakers and rear speakers By adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers you can obtain the feeling of presence Make the delay time lo
19. rround sound is turned off gt Adjust the volume of the rear speakers see page 11 gt Check the sound image balance with TEST TONE see page 11 Severe hum or noise is heard gt Move the connecting cord away from any transformers or motors and least 3 meters 10 feet from any fluorescent lights gt Connect the speakers to your VCR or cable box instead of your TV see page 9 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 a ee ee T F Specifications Audio Power Specifications For front full range center woofer speakers with 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 70 Hz 20 kHz rated 20 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 9 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Continuous RMS power output Center tweeter Front full range Center woofer Super woofer Rear Input sensitivity Impedance Output Tone control Front Center Speaker section Type Front speaker DBR super woofer Rear speaker Speaker unit Front speaker system Rear speaker total 100 W 20 W 8 ohms at 10 kHz 10 THD 20W 20W 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD 20 W 8 ohms at 40 Hz 10 THD 10 W 10 W 8 ohms at 1 kHz 10 THD 450 mV
20. s of sound e See the operating instructions supplied with your HCD VA550 for details regarding its operation Home Theater Operations 10 i DEDE DDKD ZH EEE ee Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker s surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to the type of program you are watching This system is provided with three different surround modes DOLBY SUR Dolby Pro Logic Surround Reproduces superb theater like presence and surround effects from video software encoded with Dolby Surround HALL Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an open air stadium Ideal for maximum enjoyment of broadcasts of sporting events like football SIMULATED Creates simulated stereo sound effects from monaural sound sources like old movies or TV shows MUTE POWER DOLBY SUR HALL SURROUND OFF SIMULATED SUPER WOOFER INPUT 1 MODE 1 2 OFF INPUT 2 MASTER VOL AC STANDBY o indicator red POWER O indicator red green O POWER INPUT SURROUND MASTER VOLUME 1 Press POWER The POWER indicator lights green and the speakers turn on Once you turn the speakers on they turn themselves off and on automatically with the auto power on off function 2 Press INPUT 1 or 2 on the remote or INPUT on the operation panel to select the program source For example if you connected your VCR to the 1 IN jacks select INPUT 1 The respective INPUT indicator light
21. s up 3 Start playback from the program source 4 Press either DOLBY SUR HALL or SIMULATED on the remote or SURROUND on the operation panel a few times according to the program you want to enjoy program DOLBY SUR HALL SIMULATED OFF recent movies concerts music J sports old movies d monaural TV programs e education news e To listen without surround effects Press SURROUND OFF on the remote or press SURROUND on the operation panel a few times until OFF is displayed 5 Press MASTER VOL VOLUME to adjust the volume To select a suitable SUPER WOOFER mode Press SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 or 2 SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 provides powerful bass sound ideal for movies SUPER WOOFER MODE 2 is a more subtle effect designed for music To mute the sound Press MUTING To restore the sound press MUTING again For other sound adjustments see page 12 ue The speakers turn on and off automatically Auto power on off function Three minutes after the sound signal goes out when you turn off the TV or the currently playing video laserdisc ends the speakers turn off automatically and the POWER indicator turns red The speakers turn themselves back on the next time you turn on the TV or start playback from the VCR 1 wy Ce If you press POWER when the speakers are on They enter standby mode and the auto power on off function does not function You have to press POWER again t
22. the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the speakers replace both batteries with new ones Notes e Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction e If you don t use the remote for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion Getting Started Installing the Speaker Stands Be sure to install the supplied speaker stands before you use the speakers 1 Spread a towel or other soft cloth over a table and lay the speakers down 2 Align the pins on the stands with the holes on the bottom of the speakers Speaker stand Bottom of speaker 3 Use a screw driver to fasten the stands to the bottom of the speakers with the supplied wood screws 4 for each speaker 4 Make sure the stands are securely attached and stand the speaker upright Choosing the Best Location 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 so that the center channel tweeters angle towards the center of the room For the best central sound image place the left and right speakers within 8 feet of each other and equidistant fr
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