Sony SA-VA10 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Home Theater
3-856-457-12(1) Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating Instructions SA-VA10 © 1996 by Sony Corporation... -
Page 2: About This Manual
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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-VA10 Serial No. INFORMATION... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Getting Started Precautions 6 Unpacking 6 Installing the Anti-vibration pads 7 Choosing the Best Location 7 Speaker System Hookups 8 Audio Component Hookups 9 Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound 10 Adjusting the Surround Sound 11 Adjusting the Sound 12 Using an External Center Speaker 13 Additional Information... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview The SA-VA10 is an active home-theater speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers. Its design features allow easy connection to your current TV/VCR setup. You can connect this system without having to reconnect the cords of your TV and VCR. - Page 5 Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound The use of a center speaker is a key factor in obtaining a full surround effect when playing sources encoded with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system. Center speakers in a movie theater make central sounds, such as dialogue, clearer and create a unified sound image.
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Page 6: Getting Started
If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system: •... -
Page 7: Installing The Anti-Vibration Pads
Using the remote You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate Sony TVs. – Press turn on a Sony TV TV POWER operate a Sony TV the button(s) for the operation you desire. turn off a Sony TV... -
Page 8: Speaker System Hookups
Getting Started Speaker System Hookups This section describes how to connect the speaker system and how to connect your TV or VCR to the speakers. Rear speaker SS-SR151 Right front speaker The arrow ç indicates signal flow. STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers right speaker R-ch SPEAKER INPUT... -
Page 9: Audio Component Hookups
Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined amplification from the component and the speaker's internal amplifier may damage the speakers. Hooking up the Sony HCD-VA550 (Optional Compact Disc Deck Receiver) 1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on the HCD-VA550 to the 2 IN jacks on the left front speaker. -
Page 10: Home Theater Operations
Home Theater Operations Enjoying Surround Sound You can take advantage of the speaker's surround sound simply by choosing a surround mode according to the type of program you are watching. This system is provided with three different surround modes: DOLBY SUR. (Dolby Pro Logic Surround) Reproduces superb theater-like presence and surround effects from video software encoded with Dolby Surround. -
Page 11: Adjusting The Surround Sound
Press MASTER VOL. (VOLUME) to adjust the volume. To select a suitable SUPER WOOFER mode Press SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 or 2. SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 provides powerful bass sound ideal for movies. SUPER WOOFER MODE 2 is a more subtle effect designed for music. -
Page 12: Adjusting The Sound
Home Theater Operations Note Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL., RESET, CENTER +/–, REAR +/–, or BALANCE L/R cancels the test tone. Adjusting the delay time By adjusting the delay time you can enhance the spatial characteristics of the sound to obtain a theater-like presence regardless of the size of your room. -
Page 13: Using An External Center Speaker
Using an External Center Speaker Since this system incorporates a center speaker (see page 5), you don't have to connect a center speaker. However, it is possible to connect a center speaker, if you already have one, to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. -
Page 14: Additional Information
(at 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 9 % THD), 8–16 ohms Rear: Accepts only supplied rear speakers SS-SR151 R-ch: Accepts only SA-VA10 R-ch speaker Tone control Front/Center Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz Speaker section... -
Page 15: Glossary
Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1) Remote Commander RM-J10 (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Anti-vibration pads (8) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Glossary Center mode Speaker setting to enhance the Dolby Pro Logic Surround mode. - Page 16 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...