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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.
#
3
#
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 system’s
volume control for regular volume adjustment.
Turning down the volume on the TV set reduces the
AUDIO OUT signal level and may cause a loss in
sound quality and/ or activate the auto-power on/ off
function (see page 9).
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)
ç
ç
R
L
IN
TV
#
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 set’s FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT jacks if
you make this connection.
R
L
IN
TV
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ç
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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
ç
(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 speaker’s built-in
amplifier may damage the speakers.
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Setting the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
Specify the speaker type in the decoder’s 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
listener’s 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 “SONY” plaque on each satellite speakers can be
rotated to match the speaker’s orientation.
Rear speaker (right)
Rear speaker (left)
Tw eeter
Tw eeter
Center speaker
Tw eeter
Caution
Before disconnecting the left front speaker’s 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 +/–
=
0
(
p
+
)
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 speaker’s 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
=
0
(
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 system’s 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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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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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n
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 system’s left
front speaker.
/Replace the batteries in the
remote.
There’s 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 TV’s
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT
terminals, turn up the volume on
the TV to increase the output level.
No sound or only a very low sound
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).
There’s 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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Index
Test tone 9, 11
3 STEREO mode 12, 18
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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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