Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SA-VE230 Sony
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Micr o Satellite System 4-226-572- 11 (1) ©2000 Sony Corporation SA-VE230 Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
3 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.
4 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.
5 Notes • 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.
6 Positioning the speakers Location of each speaker 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. Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left and right of the television.
7 Listening to the sound LEVEL MODE MIN MAX MOVIE MUSIC POWER First, turn down the volume on the amplifier. The volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the program source. 2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.
8 Precautions On safety • 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.
9 On placement • Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. • Do not place the speakers in locations that are: — Extremely hot or cold — Dusty or dirty — Very humid — Subject to vibr.
10 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: 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.
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