Sony Speaker System SAVA 700 User Manual

3-866-402-11(1)  
Home Theater  
Active Speaker System  
Operating Instructions  
SAVA-700  
SAVA-500  
1999 by Sony Corporation  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Welcome!  
Thank you for purchasing the Sony  
speaker system.  
Getting Started  
Unpacking 4  
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.  
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  
These systems are easy to setup and  
allows you to enjoy five different types  
of surround sound, accommodating a  
variety of program sources.  
Home Theater Operations  
Enjoying Surround Sound 10  
Adjusting the Surround Sound 11  
Adjusting the Sound 13  
Operating Other Sony Components 14  
About This Manual  
Additional Information  
Before operating the unit, please read  
this manual thoroughly and retain it for  
future reference.  
Troubleshooting 15  
Specifications 16  
Glossary 18  
The instructions in this manual describe  
the controls 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.  
Index 19  
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  
Z
z
remote to do the task.  
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 double-D  
symbol a, “PRO LOGIC,” and  
“Dolby Digital (AC-3)” are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
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Attaching the supplied foot pads to the  
center speaker  
Unpacking  
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.  
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)  
• Mounting brackets (SAVA-700 only) (2)  
• Wood screws (SAVA-700 only) (4)  
• Foot pads (SAVA-700 only) (12)  
Foot pads  
• 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)  
• Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m (8 ft 2 1/ 2 in.)  
(1)  
Note  
Do not place the speaker on top of a TV set which is smaller  
than the speaker.  
• Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft 9 3/ 4 in.)  
(2)  
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).  
• 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)  
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.  
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 g  
on the left front speaker.  
Foot pads  
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Note  
Do not place any speaker on shelves or stands which are  
smaller than the speaker.  
Mounting brackets  
z When to replace batteries  
If you wish to hang the rear speakers 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.  
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  
Mounting bracket  
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.  
Wood screw  
Rear speaker  
Notes  
You are responsible for the proper selection and use of  
mounting hardware that you purchase at hardware stores,  
and for the proper and safe 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.  
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Hooking Up the Speaker System  
This section describes how to connect the speaker system to your TV and VCR.  
Rear speaker  
(right)  
Rear speaker (left)  
STEP 3  
STEP 3  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (right)  
Transmitter for Wireless  
Rear Speaker* (option)  
STEP 4  
STEP 1  
TV set  
STEP 5  
STEP 2  
STEP 3  
To w all outlet  
VCR  
* 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.  
STEP 1  
Front speaker (left)  
The arrow ç indicates signal flow.  
STEP 2 Connecting the center speaker  
Use the supplied 8-foot-2 1/ 2 inch (2.5 m) speaker cord  
STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers  
to connect the center speaker.  
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals.  
Front speaker (right)  
Front speaker (left)  
R-ch  
SPEAKER  
INPUT  
R-ch  
Center speaker  
Front speaker (left)  
SPEAKER  
OUTPUT  
CENTER SPEAKER  
Ç
+
Ç
To disconnect a cord, hold down the release tab and  
pull out the connector. Never pull the cord itself.  
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3
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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.  
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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 systems  
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).  
STEP 3 Connecting the rear speakers  
Use the supplied 32-foot-9 3/ 4 inch (10 m) speaker  
cords to connect the left and right rear speakers.  
Insert the stripped wires into the speaker terminals.  
Rear speaker  
(right)  
Rear speaker  
(left)  
L
L
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.  
R
R
+
#
3
#
3
REAR SPEAKERS  
Front speaker  
(left) TV IN  
to TV audio  
input  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
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ç
R
L
IN  
TV  
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White (L)  
Red (R)  
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.  
R
L
IN VIDEO  
to VCR audio  
input  
Front speaker  
(left) VIDEO IN  
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.  
Euro AV cable  
(not supplied)  
TV  
VCR  
Use only the supplied SS-CN16 Center Speaker for  
connection to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal of SAVA-500  
and SS-SR16 Rear Speakers for connection to the REAR  
SPEAKERS terminal of SAVA-500.  
SCART adaptor  
(supplied)  
to TV set  
STEP 4 Connecting your TV  
2
Use the supplied a pair of audio connecting cords to  
connect the TV IN jacks on the left front speaker to the  
AUDIO OUT jacks on your TV.  
If you have a Sony XBR series TV or Sony Projection  
TV equipped with a speaker switch  
(For U.S. and Canadian customers only)  
If your Sony XBR2 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.  
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.  
For details, see the Operating Instructions supplied  
with your TV set.  
TV  
Front speaker (left)  
OUTPUT  
Be sure to connect the TV IN jacks on the left front  
speaker to the TV sets FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks if  
you make this connection.  
R
L
IN  
TV  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
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1 Use an optional CONTROL S cord to connect the  
CONTROL S TV IN jack on the left front speaker to  
the CONTROL S OUT jack on the back of the TV.  
Hooking Up the Speaker  
System 5.1-channel Input  
XBR2 series TV set or  
Front speaker (left)  
Projection TV  
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 with  
your Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder etc., for details on  
the 5.1-channel input hookups.  
CONTROL S  
CONTROL  
S
TV IN  
OUT  
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(Sold separately)  
2 Follow the Operating Instructions supplied with  
your 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.  
Audio cords (not supplied)  
Two for the 5.1 CH INPUT FRONT and REAR jacks  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
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.  
Monaural audio cords (not supplied)  
Two for the 5.1 CH INPUT CENTER and WOOFER jacks  
CD player, DVD player,  
LD player, etc.  
Black  
Black  
Front speaker (left)  
OUT  
R
L
IN AUX  
L
DVD player  
incorporating  
Dolby Digital (AC-3)  
decoder or Dolby  
Digital (AC-3)  
ç
R
ç
ç
INPUT  
TV  
decoder etc.  
VIDEO  
Front speaker (left)  
5.1 CH OUTPUT  
REAR FRONT  
CENTER  
L
AUDIO  
R
R
L
IN VIDEO  
L
R
R
L
5.1 CH  
INPUT  
FRONT  
WOOFER  
R
L
ç
REAR  
*
*
ç
ç
WOOFER CENTER  
R AUDIO L VIDEO  
OUTPUT  
VCR 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.  
Note  
Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined  
amplification from the component and the speakers built-in  
amplifier may damage the speakers.  
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Setting the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder  
Specify the speaker type in the decoders display as  
below:  
Choosing the Best Location  
Specify  
by selecting  
LARGE  
LARGE  
LARGE  
YES  
Front speakers  
front speaker size  
center speaker size  
rear speaker size  
subwoofer selection  
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  
equidistant from the TV.  
To enjoy theater-quality Multi-Channel Surround sound  
Press INPUT (or INPUT SELECT on the remote) repeatedly  
until “5.1 CH IN” appears in the display.  
8 ft (2.5 m) max  
Note  
When the 5.1-channel input is selected, the PRO LOGIC,  
THEATER, HALL, STADIUM and GAME surround modes  
do not function.  
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  
listeners ear. For optimum sound, face each rear  
speaker as directly towards the center speaker as  
possible.  
2 - 3 ft  
(60 - 90 cm)  
z 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 “SONYplaque on each satellite speakers can be  
rotated to match the speakers orientation.  
Rear speaker (right)  
Rear speaker (left)  
Tw eeter  
Tw eeter  
Center speaker  
Tw eeter  
Caution  
Before disconnecting the left front speakers AC power cord,  
turn the system off first.  
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z If you press 1/u on the remote while the system is  
on  
Turning the Speaker System On  
and Off  
The speaker system enters standby (the STANDBY  
indicator lights up). Press 1/u on the remote to turn the  
speaker system on again.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Adjusting the contrast of the display  
window  
1/u  
You can dim the display or turn it off.  
TV  
VIDEO  
DVD  
Press DIMMER on the remote repeatedly until your  
favorite brightness of the display comes up.  
The display returns to full brightness temporarily  
when you press one of the buttons on the remote.  
CD  
INPUT  
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
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0
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+
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STANDBY  
ON  
READY  
indicators  
P
+
+
Checking the speaker connections  
1 Turn on the speaker system.  
+
+
+
U
The ON indicator lights up.  
T.TONE  
2 Press INPUT (or INPUT SELECT on the remote)  
repeatedly until “5.1 CH IN” appears in the  
display.  
+
+
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
3 Adjust the volume level to around 15 with  
MASTER VOL +/ –.  
DIMMER  
Turning on the speaker system  
4 Press T.TONE on the remote.  
Check that the test tone is output from each speaker  
in following order:  
Press U 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  
(i.e., the STANDBY or READY indicator on the left  
front speaker lights up), press INPUT (or either 1/u or  
INPUT SELECT on the remote).  
/ Front (Left) / Center / Front (Right)  
Rear (Left) ? Rear (Right) ?  
5 Press T.TONE on the remote to turn the test  
tone off.  
Turning off the speaker system  
When you press U, the ON indicator goes off and the  
speaker system is totally deactivated.  
z If the test tone is not output in the order  
indicated in step 4  
When you press 1/u on the remote, the speaker system  
enters standby mode (the STANDBY indicator on the  
left front speaker lights up).  
Turn off all components, then check the connection  
of the speaker that did not output the test tone.  
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/u or INPUT SELECT on the  
remote).  
This function operates only when TV input is selected  
(“TV” appears in the display).  
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1
2
Turn on the speaker system.  
The ON indicator lights up.  
Enjoying Surround Sound  
You can enjoy the speakers surround sound capability  
simply by choosing one of the five available surround  
modes:  
Press INPUT on the operation panel (or INPUT  
SELECT on the remote) repeatedly to select the  
program source.  
The selected program source (“TV”, “VIDEO” or  
“AUX) appears in the display.  
PRO LOGIC (Dolby Pro Logic) surround mode  
Reproduces superb theater-like presence and surround  
effects from video software encoded with Dolby  
Surround.  
3
4
Start playback on the program source.  
C.STUDIO surround mode  
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 11 and “Adjusting the Sound” on page  
13.)  
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.  
Program  
Effective modes  
Recent movies  
Concerts, music  
Sports  
PRO LOGIC, C.STUDIO  
HALL, STADIUM, SUR OFF  
HALL, STADIUM, SUR OFF  
GAME, SUR OFF  
GAME surround mode  
Obtains maximum audio impact from video game  
software.  
Old movies,  
monaural TV  
programs  
INPUT  
1/u  
SELECT  
Video games  
GAME, SUR OFF  
TV  
VIDEO  
DVD  
Education programs, SUR OFF  
news  
CD  
Turning off the surround effects  
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(
p
+
)
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.  
P
+
+
+
+
+
SURROUND  
ON/OFF  
5
Press MASTER VOL + or – to adjust the volume.  
SURROUND  
MODE  
+
+
MASTER  
VOL +/–  
MUTING  
INPUT  
SURROUND  
MASTER VOL +/–  
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To mute the sound  
Press MUTING on the remote.  
To restore the sound, press MASTER VOL + (or  
MUTING on the remote again).  
Adjusting the Surround Sound  
Z
Notes  
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.  
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.  
+
+
+
CENTER +/–  
REAR +/–  
T.TONE  
DELAY  
+
+
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
2
Select the surround mode you want to adjust.  
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 / Front (Right)  
Rear ?  
When you select HALL, STADIUM or GAME  
/ Front  
Rear ?  
When you select 5.1 CH IN  
/ Front (Left) / Center / Front (Right)  
Rear (Left) ? Rear (Right) ?  
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3
Adjust the volume levels so that the test tone  
from each speaker is at the same volume level  
from your listening position:  
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 adjust the level  
of the center speaker*  
of the rear speaker  
Press  
CENTER + or –  
REAR + or –  
To select the mode that you want, follow the  
procedure below.  
* 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.  
SURROUND CENTER MODE  
Adjusting the delay time  
1
2
Press SURROUND on the operation panel to  
choose PRO LOGIC or C.STUDIO.  
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.  
Press CENTER MODE on the operation panel  
repeatedly until the center mode you want  
appears in the display.  
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
2
3
Select the surround mode.  
Play back a program.  
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.  
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To listen without the subwoofer in the front  
speakers  
Adjusting the Sound  
Press S.WOOFER on the operation panel (or  
S.WOOFER MODE on the remote) repeatedly or  
press S.WOOFER ON/ OFF on the remote. “S.WF  
OFF” appears in the display when the subwoofer  
is off.  
Although this speaker systems sound quality has been  
pre-adjusted at the factory, you can change the settings  
for each surround mode to suit your taste. The  
adjusted settings remain stored for the respective  
surround mode until you change them.  
The sound adjustments are stored for the selected  
surround mode, even when the 5.1-channel input is  
selected or when the surround effect is off.  
+
+
+
S.WOOFER  
+/–  
S.WOOFER  
MODE  
S.WOOFER  
ON/OFF  
Adjusting the volume with a remote of  
TREBLE +/–  
+
+
2
Sony XBR or Sony Projection TV  
BASS +/–  
(For U.S. and Canadian customers only)  
If your Sony XBR2 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.  
S.WOOFER  
1
2
Play back a program.  
Make the following sound adjustments to suit  
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.  
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Ho m e Th e a t e r Op e ra t io n s  
Press VIDEO and  
MENU  
To select  
Operating Other Sony  
Components Z  
VTR 1 (Beta)  
VTR 2 (8 mm)  
VTR 3 (VHS)  
(upward cursor button)  
ENTER/ EXECUTE  
You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony  
components, including TV set, VCRs, DVD players, LD  
players, and CD players.  
Press CD and  
To select  
(leftward cursor button)  
(downward cursor button)  
MENU  
CD (player)  
LD (player)  
VTR 1 (Beta)  
VTR 2 (8 mm)  
VTR 3 (VHS)  
1/u  
SYSTEM CONTROL  
1/u  
TV  
VIDEO  
DVD  
Function button  
CD  
(upward cursor button)  
ENTER/ EXECUTE  
=
0
(
p
+
)
Operation button  
To restore all settings to their factory-settings  
Press both 1/u buttons on top of the remote together  
with the MASTER VOL –.  
P
+
+
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.  
+
+
MASTER VOL –  
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.  
Before using the remote for your Sony  
component  
Table below shows the components that supports the  
remote.  
2
Operate the components with the operation  
buttons.  
Each operation button on the remote corresponds  
to a basic operation on the Sony component.  
Function button  
TV  
Selectable component(s)  
TV (set)  
For details on how to use each operation button, refer  
to the Operating Instructions of the respective Sony  
component.  
VIDEO  
VTR 1 (Beta deck), VTR 2  
(8 mm deck), VTR 3 (VHS deck)  
DVD  
CD  
DVD (player)  
z When you press an operation button  
CD (player), LD (player), VTR 1 (Beta  
deck), VTR 2 (8 mm deck), VTR 3  
(VHS deck)  
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  
has no corresponding operation on the Sony component  
being used, none of the function buttons will flash.  
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 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.  
Turning off other Sony components  
1 Press the function button of the Sony component  
you want to turn off.  
2 Press SYSTEM CONTROL 1/u.  
The selected component enters standby mode.  
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Remote operations cannot be  
performed.  
/Point the remote towards the  
remote sensor g on the left front  
speaker.  
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.  
/Remove any obstructions between  
the remote and this systems left  
front speaker.  
/Replace the batteries in the  
remote.  
Theres no sound from any of the  
speakers.  
/Check that components are  
connected securely to the  
speakers.  
/Make sure you selected the correct  
input (TV, VIDEO, AUX, or  
5.1 CH IN).  
/Press MUTING to cancel the  
muting function.  
/Press MASTER VOL + to turn up  
the volume.  
/If you are using the TVs  
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT  
terminals, turn up the volume on  
the TV to increase the output level.  
No sound or only a very low sound  
level is heard from the rear speakers.  
/Surround sound is turned off.  
/Adjust the volume of the rear  
speakers (see page 11).  
/Check the sound image balance  
with T.TONE (see page 11).  
Theres no sound from the center  
speaker.  
/Make sure you selected the PRO  
LOGIC or C.STUDIO surround  
mode.  
/Set the Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
center mode to any other mode  
than PHANTOM.  
Severe hum or noise is heard.  
/Make sure all connecting cords are  
placed away from any  
transformers or motors and least  
10 feet (3 meters) from any  
fluorescent lights.  
/Connect the speakers to your VCR  
or cable box instead of to your TV.  
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Supplied accessories  
Speaker section  
Type  
Front speaker  
Front:  
Satellite speakers SS-T100 (3; one for a  
center speaker, and two for rear speakers)  
Mounting brackets (2)  
Specifications  
Bass reflex type,  
Wood screws (4)  
Foot pads (12)  
Front L/ R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m  
(12 ft) (1)  
Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m  
magnetically shielded  
Advanced SAW type,  
magnetically shielded  
Subwoofer:  
SAVA-700  
Satellite speaker (SS-T100):  
Bass reflex type,  
Amplifier section  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
(The U.S model only)  
(8 ft 2 1/  
2
in.) (1)  
Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft  
9 3/  
in.) (2)  
magnetically shielded  
4
Speaker unit  
Front speaker  
Tweeter:  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL  
HARMONIC DISTORTION:  
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)  
2.5 cm (1in.) balanced  
drive type  
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from  
200 Hz - 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.  
Midbass:  
8 cm (3 in.) cone type  
× 2  
Subwoofer:  
16 cm (6 1/  
type  
2
in.) cone  
Optional  
Wireless speaker system SA-IF70  
Satellite speaker (SS-T100):  
Tweeter:  
2.5 cm (1 in.) balanced  
drive type  
8 cm (3 in.) cone type  
× 2  
Continuous RMS power output  
The values indicated above were  
measured using a 230 V AC, 50 Hz  
power supply.  
Stereo channel  
Surround channel  
TOTAL  
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%  
THD  
Midbass:  
40 W × 2 (Front L/ R,  
8 ohms) + 100 W  
(Subwoofer, 8 ohms)  
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%  
THD  
40 W (Center, 8 ohms)  
40 W × 2 (Rear,  
8 ohms)  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
General  
Power requirement  
U.S.A.:  
Other models:  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
220 - 230 V AC,  
50/ 60 Hz  
300 W  
Power consumption  
U.S.A.:  
Other models:  
Input sensitivity/Impedance  
210 W  
240 W  
TV/VIDEO/AUX  
5.1 CH  
450 mV, 45 kohms  
300 mV, 45 kohms  
CONTROL S  
Dimensions  
Front speaker:  
(for U.S. and Canadian customers only)  
Only for Sony XBR2  
and Sony Projection  
TV  
Approx. 281 × 1,075 ×  
450 mm (11 1/  
8
× 42 3/  
8
× 17 3/  
4
in.) (w/ h/ d,  
including speaker  
base)  
Output  
Center speaker  
Satellite speaker (SS-T100):  
Approx. 395 × 112 ×  
128 mm (15 5/ × 4 1/  
× 5 1/  
in.) each  
Accepts only supplied  
SS-T100  
Accepts only supplied  
SS-T100  
8
2
Rear speaker  
8
(w/ h/ d, including  
grille net)  
Wireless rear speaker  
Accepts only Sony  
models  
Accepts only  
SAVA-700 R-ch  
speaker with supplied  
exclusive speaker cord  
Mass  
R-ch speaker  
Tone control  
Front speaker (Left): 23.5 kg (51 lb 14 oz)  
Front speaker (Right):  
17.3 kg (38 lb 2 oz)  
Satellite speaker (SS-T100):  
2.4 kg (5 lb 5 oz) each  
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble: ±10 dB at  
10 kHz  
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Supplied accessories  
Speaker section  
Type  
Front speaker  
Front:  
SAVA-500  
Center speaker SS-CN16 (1)  
Rear speakers SS-SR16 (2)  
Foot pads (4)  
Amplifier section  
Bass reflex type,  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
(The U.S model only)  
Front L/ R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m  
(12 ft) (1)  
Center speaker connecting cord, 2.5 m  
magnetically shielded  
Advanced SAW type,  
magnetically shielded  
Subwoofer:  
(8 ft 2 1/  
2
in.) (1)  
Rear speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft  
9 3/  
in.) (2)  
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.  
Center speaker (SS-CN16):  
Bass reflex type,  
magnetically shielded  
Rear speaker (SS-SR16):  
4
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)  
Bass reflex type  
Speaker unit  
Front speaker  
Fullrange:  
10 cm (4in.) cone type  
Continuous RMS power output  
Optional  
Subwoofer:  
16 cm (6 1/  
type  
2
in.) cone  
Stereo channel  
Surround channel  
TOTAL  
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%  
THD  
Wireless speaker system SA-IF70  
Center speaker (SS-CN16):  
20 W × 2 (Front L/ R,  
8 ohms) + 50 W  
(Subwoofer, 8 ohms)  
20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.8%  
THD  
20 W (Center, 8 ohms)  
20 W ×2 (Rear,  
8 ohms)  
Fullrange:  
8 cm (3 in.) cone type  
× 2  
Rear speaker (SS-SR16):  
Fullrange: 8 cm (3 in.) cone type  
× 2  
The values indicated above were  
measured using a 230 V AC, 50 Hz  
power supply.  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
150 W  
General  
Power requirement  
U.S.A. and Canada: 120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Other models:  
Input sensitivity/Impedance  
TV/VIDEO/AUX  
5.1 CH  
400 mV, 45 kohms  
280 mV, 45 kohms  
220 - 230 V AC,  
50/ 60 Hz  
CONTROL S  
(for U.S. and Canadian customers only)  
Only for Sony XBR2  
and Sony Projection  
TV  
Power consumption  
U.S.A.:  
Canada:  
140 W  
160 W  
170 W  
Other models:  
Output  
Center speaker  
Dimensions  
Front speaker:  
Accepts only supplied  
SS-CN16  
Accepts only supplied  
SS-SR16  
Approx. 281 × 1,035 ×  
390 mm (11 1/  
8
×
in.)  
Rear speaker  
40 3/  
4
× 15 3/  
8
(w/ h/ d, including  
speaker base)  
Wireless rear speaker  
Accepts only Sony  
models  
Accepts only  
SAVA-500 R-ch  
speaker with supplied  
exclusive speaker cord  
Center speaker (SS-CN16):  
Approx. 280 × 110 ×  
140 mm (11 1/ × 4 3/  
× 5 5/  
in.) (w/ h/ d,  
including grille net)  
Rear speaker (SS-SR16):  
Approx. 110 × 160 ×  
140 mm (4 3/ × 6 3/  
5 1/  
in.) each  
R-ch speaker  
Tone control  
8
8
8
Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz  
Treble: ±10 dB at  
10 kHz  
8
8
×
2
(w/ h/ d, including  
grille net)  
Mass  
Front speaker (Left): 19.5 kg (43 lb)  
Front speaker (Right):  
13.9 kg (30 lb 10 oz)  
Center speaker (SS-CN16):  
1.7 kg (3 lb 12 oz)  
Rear speaker (SS-SR16):  
820 g (1 lb 13 oz) each  
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PHANTOM mode  
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.  
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.  
Glossary  
Center mode  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Front  
speaker (R)  
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 small speaker cannot  
produce enough bass, the bass sound of  
the center channel is output from the front  
speakers.  
Rear  
Rear  
speaker (L)  
speaker (R)  
Small  
center speaker  
The test tone is output as follows:  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Front  
speaker (R)  
/ Front  
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  
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 far from your listening  
position.  
Rear  
speaker (L)  
Rear  
speaker (R)  
The test tone is output as shown on page 11.  
WIDE mode  
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.  
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  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Front  
speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
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.  
Rear  
speaker (L)  
Rear  
speaker (R)  
Dolby Surround  
Encoding and decoding system for Dolby  
Surround sound for consumer use. Dolby  
Surround decodes the extra channels in the  
Dolby Surround-encoded sound tracks of  
movie videos and TV programs and produces  
sound effects and echoes that make the action  
seem to envelope you.  
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.  
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  
Front  
speaker (L)  
Front  
speaker (R)  
Center speaker  
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.  
The test tone is output as follows:  
/ Front (L) / Center / Front (R)  
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T
Index  
Test tone 9, 11  
3 STEREO mode 12, 18  
Troubleshooting 15  
A, B  
TV hookups  
6
Adjusting  
bass 13  
U, V  
delay time 12  
speaker volume 10, 11  
subwoofer level 13  
treble 13  
Unpacking  
4
W, X, Y, Z  
WIDE mode 12, 18  
C
Center mode  
NORMAL mode 12, 18  
PHANTOM mode 12, 18  
3 STEREO mode 12, 18  
WIDE mode 12, 18  
Checking the connection  
9
Connecting. See Hookups  
CONTROL S TV IN  
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
7
AC power cord  
7
5.1-channel input  
other components hookups  
7
SCART adaptor  
6
speakers  
TV 6  
5
VCR 7  
N
O
NORMAL mode 12, 18  
Operating other Sony  
components 14  
P, Q  
PHANTOM mode 12, 18  
R
S
Remote 4, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14  
Speakers  
connection  
placement  
5
8
Speaker volume 10, 11  
Surround sound 10, 11  
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