Sony SRS-Z1 Operating Instructions

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Stereo Active
Speaker System
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
SRS-Z1
Sony Corporation © 1999 Printed in Philippines
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
Owner's Record
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
The model number and the serial number are
WARNING located on the bottom of the amplifier. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
unit to rain or moisture. regarding this product.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Model No.SRS-Z1
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Serial No.___________________
Features
The SRS-Z1 is a compact, three-piece speaker
system with the amplifier and speakers separated.
This system can be connected to a Discman,
WALKMAN* headphone stereo, MD station, etc.
•Newly developed -type magnetic circuit
reproduces powerful bass that you cannot
imagine from its appearance.
•Power output of 3 W + 3 W
•MEGA BASS circuit enables you to obtain
This symbol is intended to alert the powerful bass regardless of the sound volume.
user to the presence of uninsulated
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
"dangerous voltage" within the
Corporation.
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.
A
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Right speaker
Connecting cord (supplied)
(rear)
to INPUT 1 jack
Amplifier
(rear)
to R jack to L jack
B
Discman, MD,
WALKMAN*, etc.
to INPUT 2 jack
C
Amplifier (rear)
DC IN 9 V
D
Left speaker
(front)
Amplifier (front)
Left speaker
(rear)
to a headphones jack
(stereo mini jack)
Discman, MD,
WALKMAN*, etc.
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
MD station
Connecting cord (supplied)
ACTIVE SPEAKER
OUT
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
AC power adaptor (supplied)
to a wall outlet
Right speaker
(front)
Discman, MD,
WALKMAN*, etc.
Power indicator
* WALKMAN is a registered trademark
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of Sony Corporation.
English
Precautions Power Source
(See fig. C)
•Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do
not use any other AC power adaptor.
The mains power source is required when the
•After operating the system with the AC power
system is used.
adaptor, disconnect the AC power adaptor from
the wall outlet if the system is not to be used for
an extended period of time. The POWER switch
Note on the AC power adaptor
on the amplifier does not turn the AC power
Use only the supplied AC power adaptor. Do not
adaptor off.
use any other AC power adaptor.
•Do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
•Do not leave the system in a location near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, moisture, rain or mechanical
shock.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into either
How to Use
speaker, disconnect the AC power adaptor and
have the speaker checked by qualified personnel
(See fig. D)
before operating it any further.
•Do not use alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean
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Turn the POWER switch to turn on the
the cabinet.
system.
•Although this system is magnetically shielded, do
The POWER indicator lights up.
not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal
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credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic Adjust the volume with the VOLUME
coding in front of the system for an extended control.
period of time.
Note
•The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
• Turn off the MEGA BASS (Walkman) or BASS BOOST
power consumption, etc., is located on the side of
(Discman, etc.) function as it may cause sound
the plug of the AC power adaptor.
distortion.
•Install the system on a flat, level surface to
•When you connect two audio equipment to the unit and
prevent it from falling over or droping. Do not
play them at the same time, both sound will be mixed
place valuables near it. and come from the speakers. Therefore, be sure to turn
off either of the equipment that you do not use.
If the TV picture or monitor display is
After listening, turn the POWER switch to turn off
magnetically distorted
the system. The POWER indicator goes out.
Although this system is magnetically shielded,
there may be cases that the picture on some TV
sets/personal computer sets may become
Specifications
magnetically distorted. In such a case, turn off the
power of the TV set/personal computer set once,
Amplifier
and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again. For the
Power output
personal computer set, take the appropriate
measures such as data storage before turning it off.
Input impedance
When there seems to be no improvement, locate
Input
the system further away from the TV set/personal
Dimensions
computer set. Furthermore, be sure not to place
Mass
objects in which magnets are attached or used near
the TV set/personal computer set, such as audio
Speakers
racks, TV stands, toys, etc. These may cause
System
magnetic distortion to the picture due to their Speaker unit
interaction with the system.
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
Rated input power
If you have any questions or problems concerning
Dimensions
your system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Mass
General
Power requirement
Connections
Supplied accessories AC power adaptor (1)
(See fig. A)
Optional accessories
Connect the amplifier to the source equipment.
When the system is connected to a monaural jack
Design and specifications are subject to change without
of a radio, etc., the sound may only come through
notice.
the left speaker. In such a case, use the optional
Sony plug adaptor PC-236HG. The sound will The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products
marketed in the European Union.
come through both speakers.
To connect to a stereo phone-type
headphones jack
Use the optional RK-G138HG connecting cord.
Connecting with an MD station
(See fig. B)
Use the INPUT 1 jack on the amplifier when
connected to an MD station.
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Polarity of the plug
3 W + 3 W, <10% T.H.D.,
500 Hz – 1 kHz, 8 ohms
4.7 kilohms (at 1 kHz)
Stereo mini jack 2 (INPUT 1, 2)
Approx. 140 40 140 mm
(5 5 / 1 5 / 5 5 / in.)(w/h/d)
8 8 8
Approx. 590 g (1 lb 5 oz.)
Full-range, bass reflex type
Magnetically shielded ø 39 mm
(1 9 / inch)
16
3 W
Approx. 80 176 80 mm
(3 1 / 7 3 1 / in.)(w/h/d)
4 4
Approx. 380 g (13 oz.)
DC IN 9 V jack accepts the
supplied Sony AC power adaptor
Connecting cord (stereo miniplug
˜ stereo miniplug) (1)
Plug adaptor PC-236HG
Connecting cord RK-G138HG