Sony SA-VA10 Shelf System
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1. minimum RMS power with no more than 0 9 speaker gt Make sure you selected the DOLBY SUR or PRO LOGIC surround mode gt No center speaker is connected but the CENTER SPEAKER button on the rear panel is set to EXTERNAL gt You connected an external center speaker but the Dolby Pro Logic Surround center mode is set to PHANTOM gt You connected an external center speaker but the CENTER SPEAKER button toral harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section Continuous RMS total 100 W power output Center tweeter 20 W 8 ohms at 10 kHz 9 THD Front full range 20 W 20 W 8 ohms at Center woofer 1 kHz 9 THD Super woofer 20 W 8 ohms at 40 Hz 9 THD Rear 20 W 8 ohms at 1 kHz 9 THD Input sensitivity 450 mV 50 kilohms Impedance Output sensitivity Impedance Tone control Front Center Speaker section Type Front speaker DBR super woofer Rear speaker Speaker unit Front speaker system Rear speaker General Power requirement Front speakers Power consumption Front speakers Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories TO TV 450 mV 1 kilohm External Center 20 W at 8 ohms 1 kHz 9 THD 8 16 ohms Rear Accepts only supplied rear speakers SS SR151 R ch Accepts only SA VA10 R ch speaker Bass 10 dB at 100 Hz Treble 10 dB at 10 kHz Bass reflex type SAW type Bass reflex type Center tweeter 5 cm cone type 2 Fron2. RESET while the name of the surround mode is being displayed All of the adjustments in that mode including the bass and treble are reset to the factory settings 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 S WOOFER BASS TREBLE BALANCE L R 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 adjust the super S WOOFER or woofer level adjust the bass level BASS or adjust the treble level TREBLE 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 R SSS ee ee eee ee 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 a center speaker if you already have one to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals Be sure to use a speaker
3. how to connect your TV or VCR to the speakers Rear speaker SS SR151 STEP 3 six EANO RSN COR Ic STEP 2 Right front speaker The arrow indicates signal flow Connecting the front speakers 1 right speaker left speaker Aa 2 R ch SPEAKER OUTPUT To connect depress the middle of the male connector out Never pull connector until it clicks the cord itself into the female connector T Connecting the rear speakers To disconnect pull the Use the supplied speaker cord to connect the left and right rear speakers Ex Rear speaker SS SR151 Left front speaker Twist the speaker cord coating and strip it from the end of the cords L Insert the stripped wire into speaker terminals right left Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals e g use the striped wire to connect to and use the solid wire to connect to If the connections are reversed to the sound will be distorted and lack bass STEP 3 Connecting your TV If the audio and video output terminals 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
4. program source For example if you connected your VCR to the 1 IN jacks select INPUT 1 The respective INPUT indicator lights up 3 Start playback from the program source 4 Press either DOLBY SUR HALL or GAME on the remote or SURROUND on the operation panel a few times according to the program you want to enjoy program DOLBY HALL GAME SUR SUR OFF recent movies concerts music oO sports video game oO education e news To listen without surround effects Press SUR OFF on the remote or press SURROUND on the operation panel a few times until SUR OFF is displayed Note Some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it s not indicated on the package Home Theater Operations 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 13 CO 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
5. the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the left speaker e The following icons are used in this manual o Indicates hints and tips for Indicates that you can use only the remote to do the task making the task easier This speaker system incorporates the Dolby Pro Logic Surround System Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 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 Anti vibration pads 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 13 Additional Information Troubleshooting 14 Specifications 14 Glossary 15 Index 15 Overview The SA VA10 is an active home theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers Its design features allow easy connection to your current TV VCR setup You can connect this 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 supplied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the home th
6. with a 8 to 16 ohm impedance for the center speaker left front speaker center speaker EXTERNAL CENTER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 16 Q Use a screwdriver and remove the screw holding the CENTER SPEAKER button cover in place Then depress the CENTER SPEAKER button This turns off the internal center speaker and directs the center channel signal to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals Connecting an external 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 For details on Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound see page 15 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 Home Theater Operations 3 Adjust the speaker volumes and delay time if necessary by referring to pages 11 and 12 13 14 Additional Information _ amp zeRRO E 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 secure
7. HCD VA550 Optional Compact Disc Deck Receiver 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on the HCD V A550 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 RL a R IQ 10 Home Theater Operations a aed 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 surround mode Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall Ideal for soft acoustic sounds or for giving an extra punch to debates and press conferences GAME surround mode Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software Remote MUTING POWER DIMMER DOLBY SUR GAME HALL SUR OFF SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 2 OFF MASTER VOL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 Left speaker STANDBY indicator red POWER indicator POWER SURROUND MASTER VOL INPUT S WOOFER 1 Press POWER The POWER indicator lights green and the speakers turn on Once you ve turned 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
8. S O N Y 3 856 457 12 1 Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating Instructions SA VA10 1996 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U S A RISK 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 A 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 Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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 VA10 Serial No 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 frequenc
9. ay 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 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 speaker SS SR151 2 e Rear speaker connecting cord 10 m 2 e Audio connecting cord 1 5 m 1 e Remote commander remote RM J10 1 e Sony SUM 3 NS batteries 2 e Anti vibration pads 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 f on the left front speaker c o N es AN Y When to 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 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
10. connection 8 placement 7 Speaker volume 11 Surround sound 10 11 12 Test tone 11 3 CH LOGIC mode 13 15 Troubleshooting 14 TV VCR hookups 9 U V Unpacking 6 W X Y Z WIDE mode 13 15 15 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
11. eater 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 Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall Ideal for soft acoustic sounds or giving an extra punch to debates and press conferences GAME surround mode Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software Optionally available speaker stand For some models optional speaker stand WS V10 is available 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 Top view Center channel speakers Front view Center channel speakers Left speaker Right speaker A Rear speakers How the center speaker works The front left and right speakers are equipped
12. f 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 Additional Information Ea Index A B Adjusting bass 12 delay time 12 speaker volume 11 super woofer level 11 12 treble 12 volume 11 Audio component hookups 9 Center mode 13 15 NORMAL mode 13 15 PHANTOM mode 13 15 3 CH LOGIC mode 13 15 WIDE mode 13 15 Connecting See Hookups Delay time 12 13 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 10 15 center mode 13 15 Dolby Surround sound 15 E F G External center speaker 13 H I J K L M Hookups AC power cord 9 audio components 9 speakers 8 TV VCRs 9 NORMAL mode 13 15 P Q PHANTOM mode 13 15 R Remote 6 10 11 12 Speakers
13. for its internal speaker set it to OFF and enjoy the sound from this speaker system front left speaker R L KOO 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 11 to function 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 TO TV jacks on the left front speaker TV front left speaker Getting Started STEP 4 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 L a R JQ 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
14. from battery leakage and corrosion Getting Started Using the remote F EET E E E T TOO Choosing the Best Location You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate Sony TVs 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 5 feet of each other and equidistant from the TV The left and right speakers must be placed standing upright laying them on their sides will defeat the To Press center channel surround effect turn on a Sony TV TV POWER 5 feet max operate a Sony TV the button s for the operation you desire ay N l turn off a Sony TV TV POWER Installing the Anti vibration i ATNA B pads Place the rear speakers so that they fire directly across at each other about 2 to 3 feet above your listening 1 Spread a towel or other soft cloth over a table position and lay the speakers down 2 Peel off the covering sheet from the anti vibration 2 3 feet i pad and attach it on the bottom of the speakers 4 for each speaker 3 Make sure the anti vibration pads are securely attached and stand the speaker upright Getting Started Speaker System Hookups This section describes how to connect the speaker system and
15. ing 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 a a 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 e 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 e 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 AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop 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 w
16. ly to the speakers Make sure you selected the correct input 1 or 2 Press MUTING to cancel the muting function Press MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume t t 4 Turn up the volume on the TV to increase the output level when using the TV s VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT terminals No sound or only a very low sound level 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 TEST TONE see page 11 on the rear panel is set to INTERNAL 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 to 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 Picture on TV screen vibrates or distorts gt Move the speakers farther away from the TV Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION There s no sound from the center For center and front full range speakers With 8 ohm loads both channels driven from 70 Hz 20 kHz rated 15 watts per channel
17. one from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position To adjust the level press between the right and left BALANCE L or R front speakers of the center speaker CENTER or of the rear speaker REAR 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 R then press RESET continued 11 12 Home Theater Operations Note Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL RESET CENTER REAR or BALANCE L 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 GAME Note The delay time cannot be adjusted in PRO LOGIC 3CH mode 1 Choose any surround mode 2 Playback a program 3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the current delay time 4 Press DELAY 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 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
18. speaker equivalent to the two front speakers With the WIDE mode you can take full advantage of Dolby Surround sound Center Front speaker Front speaker L speaker R QD Ee Ve SS d Ey Ne Rear Rear speaker L speaker R The test tone is output as shown on page 11 e 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 Center speaker Front speaker R Front speaker L Enyi The test tone is output Z Front L gt Center gt Front n 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 d e b Ur gt 2 Ee 2 Rear Rear speaker L speaker R The test tone is output C Front L R gt Rear 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 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 apart from your listening position Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoding system o
19. t full range Center woofer 10 cm cone type 2 Super woofer 13 cm cone type 1 8 cm cone type 2 120 V AC 60 Hz 70 W Front left Approx 190 x 565 x 280 mm w h d Cy Pe Pay De ah inches Front right Approx 190 x 565 x 265 mm w h d Ff 3x22 7 x10 ee inches Rear Approx 110 x 160 x 140 mm w h d TE E inches Front L 9 0 kg 19 lb 13 oz Front R 8 0 kg 17 lb 10 oz Rear 700 g pc 1 lb 9 oz Rear speaker SS SR151 2 Front L R speaker connecting cord 3 5 m 1 Rear speaker connecting cord 10 m 2 Audio connecting cord 1 5 m 1 Remote Commander RM J10 1 Sony batteries SUM 3 NS 2 Anti vibration pads 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice a S E i 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 e 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 from the front speakers Front speaker R Front Small speaker L center speaker J tte 2o Hl lt a Sg A a o baa h Eaa ee i EAG fie speaker L speaker R The test tone is output as shown on page 11 e WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you connect an active center
20. the TV or start playback from the VCR and the POWER indicator turns green ve If you press POWER on the remote when the speakers are on The speakers enter standby mode the red standby indicator lights up and the auto power on off function will not operate You have to press POWER on the remote again to turn on the speakers Changing the display You can dim the display or turn it off according to your preference Press DIMMER on the remote 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 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 CENTER REAR TEST TONE DELAY 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 Z Left Front L gt Center gt Right Front R 3 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test t
21. 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 right front speaker to form a DBR super woofer system Chamber Drive unit Duct What is the SAW design The SAW design features a centrally positioned woofer drive unit two chamber construction and a long duct Through precision control of the acoustics of the two chambers the unit can reproduce powerful ultra low frequencies without muddiness In addition 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 will turn on automatically when a sound signal is input and turn off when you ve finished watch
22. y 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 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 NOTICE 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 E T 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
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