Sony Satellite TV System SA VE230 User Manual

4-226-572-11(1)  
Micro Sa t e llit e  
Syst e m  
Operating Instructions  
Owners 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-VE230 Serial No.  
SA-VE230  
©2000 Sony Corporation  
 
Table of Contents  
Hooking up the system ......................... 4  
Positioning the speakers ........................ 6  
Listening to the sound ........................... 7  
Adjusting the sound .............................. 7  
Precautions .............................................. 8  
Troubleshooting ..................................... 9  
Specifications ........................................ 10  
About this model  
The SA-VE230 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers,  
two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital  
Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared  
towards the enjoyment of movies.  
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, “PRO LOGIC” and  
“Dolby Digital (AC-3)” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
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Hooking up the system  
Connect the speaker system to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier.  
Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is turned off before starting the  
hook-up.  
Subwoofer  
Center  
Front (Right)  
Front (Left)  
LINE IN  
Amplifier  
FRONT  
REAR  
R
R
L
L
WOOFER OUT CENTER  
Rear (Right)  
Rear (Left)  
Te rm in a l (ja ck) co n n e ct io n s  
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No t e s  
Make sure the plus (+) and the minus () terminals on the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus (+)  
and minus () terminals on the amplifier.  
Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may become a source of noise.  
Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a  
short-circuit.  
Do not connect the subwoofer to the amplifiers CENTER output terminal (which is for Dolby Pro Logic or  
Dolby Digital (AC-3)). No bass will output from the subwoofer if you do.  
For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the manual that was provided with your  
amplifier.  
Tip  
All striped wires are minus () in polarity, and should be connected to the minus () speaker terminals.  
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Se t t in g t h e sp e a ke rs  
Positioning the  
speakers  
To prevent speaker vibration or movement  
while listening, attach the supplied foot pads  
to the bottom four corners of the center  
speaker, front speakers, and rear speakers.  
Front/Rear speakers  
Center speaker  
Lo ca t io n o f e a ch  
sp e a ke r  
Center  
Subwoofer  
Front  
(Left)  
Front  
(Right)  
Foot pads  
Se t t in g t h e ce n t e r sp e a ke r  
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV  
set, making sure it is completely level.  
Rear  
(Left)  
Rear  
(Right)  
Foot pads  
Each speaker should face the listening  
position. Better surround effect will result if  
all speakers are set at the same distance from  
the listening position.  
Se t t in g o t h e r sp e a ke rs  
Place the front speakers at a suitable distance  
to the left and right of the television.  
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the  
speakers, use the optional WS-FV10,  
WS-TV10, or WS-WV10 speaker stand  
(available only in certain countries).  
Place the subwoofer on either side of the  
television.  
Place the center speaker on the top-center of  
the TV set.  
The placement of rear speakers greatly  
depends on the configuration of the room.  
The rear speakers may be placed on both  
sides of the listening position A or behind  
the listening position B.  
Tip s  
Movies are best enjoyed in a room that produces  
no echoes (as in one with surrounding curtains).  
Music (especially classical music) is best enjoyed  
in a room that produces some echo.  
WS-FV10  
WS-TV10  
WS-WV10  
(for rear speakers)  
Tip  
The height of the front speakers should be adjusted  
to about the center of the TV screen.  
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Listening to the sound  
Adjusting the sound  
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance  
your sound enjoyment.  
LEVEL  
MODE  
MOVIE  
MUSIC  
POWER  
MIN  
MAX  
Ad ju st in g t h e  
su b w o o fe r  
POWER  
POWER indicator  
LEVEL  
MODE  
MOVIE  
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier.  
The volume should be set to minimum before  
you begin playing the program source.  
MUSIC  
POWER  
MIN  
MAX  
1
2
Turn on the amplifier and select the  
program source.  
LEVEL  
MODE  
1
2
Set MODE according to the program  
source as follows:  
Press POWER on the subwoofer.  
The POWER indicator on the subwoofer  
lights up in green.  
Source  
MODE  
DVD, LD, video cassette,  
or other video source  
MOVIE  
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Play the program source.  
MD, CD, cassette tape,  
or other audio source  
MUSIC  
Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.  
Set the volume level to best suit your  
preference according to the program  
source.  
No t e s  
Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound  
may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such  
distortion occurs, turn off those functions.  
To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the  
subwoofer volume too high.  
The bass sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode  
rather than in MUSIC mode. Therefore, if you  
change the mode to MOVIE while listening to  
some sources that do not include the bass sound,  
you may not be able to get the effect.  
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Se t t in g yo u r a m p lifie r  
t o e n jo y m o vie s  
Precautions  
Fo r t h e Do lb y Dig it a l (AC-3)  
On sa fe t y  
Before operating the system, be sure that the  
operating voltage of the system is identical with  
that of your local power supply.  
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.  
Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not  
to be used for an extended period of time. To  
disconnect the cord, pull the cord by grasping the  
plug. Never pull the cord itself.  
If your amplifier is connected internally or  
externally with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
processor, you should use the setup menus  
for the amplifier to specify the parameters of  
your speaker system.  
See the table below for the proper settings.  
For details on the setting procedure, refer to  
the manual that was provided with your  
amplifier.  
Sp e a ke r se t u p  
Should any liquid or solid object fall into the  
system, unplug the systems power cord and have  
the system checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
For  
Set to  
Front speakers  
SMALL  
Center speaker  
Rear speakers  
Subwoofer  
SMALL  
AC power cord must be changed only at the  
qualified service shop.  
SMALL  
On o p e ra t io n  
ON (or YES)  
Do not drive the speaker system with a  
continuous wattage exceeding the maximum  
input power of the system.  
Ot h e r se t u p  
Menu  
Set to  
If the polarity of the speaker connections are not  
correct, the bass tones will be weak and the  
position of the various instruments obscure.  
Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker  
terminals may result in a short-circuit.  
Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid  
damaging the speaker system.  
LFE MIX*  
10 dB  
BASS BOOST**  
ON  
* Low Frequency Effect  
**A function that reinforces the bass sound  
The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not  
attempt to remove the grille on the speaker  
system. If you try to remove it, you may damage  
the speaker.  
Fo r t h e Do lb y Pro Lo g ic  
If your amplifier is connected internally or  
externally with a Dolby Pro Logic processor,  
you should set the surround effect mode to  
NORMALon the amplifier for your  
particular speaker system.  
If yo u e n co u n t e r co lo r irre g u la rit y o n a  
n e a rb y TV scre e n  
For details on the setting procedure, refer to  
the manual that was provided with your  
amplifier.  
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to  
allow it to be installed near a TV set. However,  
color irregularities may still be observed on certain  
types of TV sets.  
If co lo r irre g u la rit y is o b se rve d ...  
c
Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again  
after 15 to 30 minutes.  
If co lo r irre g u la rit y is o b se rve d a g a in ...  
c
Place the speakers further away from the TV  
set.  
If h o w lin g o ccu rs  
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume  
on the amplifier.  
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On p la ce m e n t  
Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.  
Do not place the speakers in locations that are:  
Extremely hot or cold  
Troubleshooting  
Should you encounter a problem with your  
speaker system, check the following list and  
take the indicated measures. If the problem  
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Dusty or dirty  
Very humid  
Subject to vibrations  
Subject to direct sunlight  
On cle a n in g  
Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution or water.  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.  
There is no sound from the speaker  
system.  
Make sure all the connections have been  
correctly made.  
Make sure the volume on the amplifier  
has been turned up properly.  
Make sure the program source selector on  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your speaker system, please consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
the amplifier is set to the proper source.  
Check if headphones are connected. If  
they are, disconnect them.  
There is distortion in the subw oofer sound  
output.  
Check if any sound-enhancing functions  
have been activated on the amplifier. If  
they have, turn them off.  
There is hum or noise in the speaker  
output.  
Make sure all the connections have been  
correctly made.  
Make sure none of the audio components  
are positioned too close to the TV set.  
The sound has suddenly stopped.  
Make sure all the connections have been  
correctly made. Contact between bare  
speaker wires at the speaker terminals  
may cause a short-circuit.  
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SA-WMS230 Su b w o o fe r  
System  
Speaker system  
Specifications  
Active subwoofer,  
magnetically shielded  
Woofer: 16 cm (6 3/ 8 in.),  
cone type  
Speaker unit  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
Enclosure type  
Advanced SAW type  
Continuous RMS power output  
(8 ohms, 20 - 150 Hz, 0.8 % THD)  
50 W  
with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from  
20 - 150 Hz; rated 50 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than  
0.8% total harmonic distortion from  
250 milliwatts to rated output.  
Reproduction frequency range  
28 Hz - 200 Hz  
High frequency cut-off frequency  
200 Hz  
Input  
LINE IN (input pin jack)  
SS-V230 Fro n t a n d re a r sp e a ke rs  
Speaker system  
Full range, magnetically  
shielded  
General  
Power requirements  
Power consumptions  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
45 W  
Speaker units  
5 × 9 cm (2 × 3 5/ 8 in.),  
cone type  
Approx. 205 × 385 ×  
385 mm (8 1/ 8 × 15 1/ 4 ×  
15 1/ 4 in.), including  
front grille  
Approx. 10.5 kg  
(23 lb 2 oz)  
Enclosure type  
Bass reflex  
Rated impedance  
Power handling capacity  
Maximum input power: 100 watts  
Sensitivity level  
Frequency range  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
8 ohms  
Mass  
86 dB (1 W, 1 m)  
90 Hz - 20,000 Hz  
Approx. 70 × 151 ×  
126 mm (2 7/ 8 × 6 × 5 in.),  
including front grille  
Approx. 550 g (1 lb 3 oz)  
each  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Foot pads (20)  
Audio connecting cords (2 phono to 2 phono) (3)  
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono)  
(1)  
Mass  
SS-CN230 Ce n t e r sp e a ke r  
Speaker connecting cords, 10 m  
(32 ft 9 3/ 4 in.) (2)  
Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m  
(8 ft 2 1/ 2 in.) (3)  
Speaker system  
Full range × 2,  
magnetically shielded  
5 × 9 cm (2 × 3 5/ 8 in.),  
cone type  
Speaker units  
Enclosure type  
Rated impedance  
Power handling capacity  
Bass reflex  
8 ohms  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Maximum input power: 120 watts  
Sensitivity level  
88 dB (1 W, 1 m)  
Frequency range  
Dimensions (w/ h/ d)  
90 Hz - 20,000 Hz  
Approx. 301 × 70 ×  
126 mm (11 7/ 8 × 2 7/ 8 ×  
5 in.), including front  
grille  
Mass  
Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)  
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