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USER MANUAL SAF11 SONY

WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid fallinto the cabinet, unplug the speakersystem and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it anyfurther. On power sources

• AC power cord must be changed onlyat the qualified service shop.• Before operating the speakers, checkthat the operating voltage is identicalwith your local power supply. Theoperating voltage is indicated on thenameplate on the rear of the speakers.• The unit is not disconnected from theAC power source (mains) as long as itis connected to the wall outlet, even ifthe unit itself has been turned off.• If you are not going to use thespeakers for a long time, be sure todisconnect the speakers from the walloutlet. To disconnect the AC powercord, grasp the plug itself; never pullthe cord. On placement
• Do not install the appliance in aconfined space, such as a bookcase orbuilt-in cabinet.• Do not place the speakers near heatsources, or in a place subject to directsunlight, excessive dust ormechanical shock.• Good ventilation is essential toprevent internal heat buildup. Placethe speakers in a location withadequate air circulation, and in a waythat does not block the rearventilation holes.• Do not drag the unit along the flooron installment. On cleaning Clean the cabinet, panel and controlswith a soft cloth slightly moistened witha mild detergent solution. Do not useany type of abrasive pad, scouringpowder or solvent such as alcohol orbenzine.If you have any question or problemconcerning your speaker system, pleaseconsult your nearest Sony dealer.3

Getting Started Unpacking 3Hooking Up the System 4 Basic Operations Listening to the Sound 6Adjusting the Sound 7Operating Other Sony Components 8 Additional Information Troubleshooting 9Specifications 9 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sonyspeaker system SA-F11.The SA-F11 is an active speaker systemincorporating two front speakers and asubwoofer.When you connect this system to theSony CD/DVD player, DVP-F11, youcan enjoy 2.1-channel surround soundeven if you don’t have a receiver(amplifier).Using the “VES (Virtual EnhancedSurround)” mode in the on-screen menuof the DVP-F11 allows you to enjoyvirtual 3D sound even without rearspeakers. For details on the virtual 3Dsound, refer to the instructions suppliedwith the DVP-F11.Other components you can connect thisspeaker system to:– A DVD player equipped with a 5.1-channel output jacks and on whichyou can select whether the speakersare connected to the unit or not.– A DVD player equipped with a 2.1-channel (2 front speakers and asubwoofer) outputs. About This Manual Before operating the unit, please readthis manual thoroughly and retain it forfuture reference.ConventionThe following icons are used in thismanual: Indicates that you can use theremote to do the task. Indicates hints and tips formaking the task easier. Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system:• Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1)• Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m (2)• Remote commander (remote) (1)• Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)• Foot pads (12) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the polarity matched to the + and –marks on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at theremote sensor g on the subwoofer. z When to replace batteries Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When theremote no longer operates the speakers, replace both batteries with new ones.Notes• 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. Doingso may cause a malfunction.• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteriesto avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.Getting Started

VIDEO IN Hooking Up the System You can connect the SA-F11 directly to the CD/DVD player without the receiver (amplifier). Note that the connection described in the instruction manual supplied with the DVP-F11 is different from the one described in this manual. Make sure power to all components (including the subwoofer) is turned off before connecting. Connecting to the DVP-F11 This configuration is used when you use the DVP-F11. SubwooferS video cord(not supplied)CD/DVD playerLeft frontspeakerRight frontspeakerAudio connecting cord (supplied) Speaker connecting cord(supplied) VCR Video connecting cord(not supplied)Getting Started

Required cords Audio connecting cord (1) (supplied) Black Black White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) When connecting the cords, be sure to match the color- coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Black to Black, Red (right) to Red, and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. Speaker connecting cords (2) (supplied) Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals. If the connections are reversed (+ to –), the sound will lack bass. Connecting to a component other than the DVP-F11

• If your DVD player is equipped with a 2.1-channel output jacks, connect the SA-F11 in the same way as the DVP-F11.

• If your DVD player is equipped with a 5.1-channel output jacks, connect the SA-F11 in the following way: – Connect the FRONT L/R of the DVD player to the DVD IN L/R of the subwoofer. – Connect the WOOFER OUT of the DVD player to the SUBWOOFER IN of the subwoofer. When you finish connecting, set the rear and center speakers setup to “NONE.” If you cannot make this setting, connect the DVD player to the AUX IN jacks.

• If your DVD player is equipped with a 2-channel output jacks, connect it to the AUX IN jacks of the SA-F11.

• If you connect a VCR to the SA-F11, connect it to the AUX IN jack of the SA-F11. Hook Setting up for the DVD player Some steps are necessary for the DVD player depending on the TV or other componentes to be connected. Use the setup display to change the various settings. For details on the setup display and TV setting, see “Setting and Adjustments” in the instruction manual equipped with the DVP-F11.

• To connect the player to a wide-screen TV In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9” (default setting).

• To connect the player to a conventional TV In the setup display, set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN.” Setting up the speakers Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the subwoofer and the speakers. You can hang or install the front speakers on a wall using hooks or nuts (commercially available). Note You are responsible for the proper selection and use of mounting hardware purchased at a hardware store, and for the proper and safe mounting of the speakers. 60 mm Nuts Foot pads

Listening to the Sound 1 Turn on the DVD player and insert the disc. 2 Press 1/u to turn on the subwoofer. The indicator of the 1/u button changes from red (standby mode) to green. 3 Press INPUT repeatedly until the DVD indicator lights up. 4 Press MODE repeatedly until the MASTER VOLUME indicator lights up in green, then press and hold LEVEL – to set the volume level to minimum. 5 Press · on the DVD player to start playing. Press LEVEL + or – to adjust the volume level. z You can adjust the volume selecting the tone level Press MODE repeatedly until the sound level indicator(SW VOL/BASS/TREBLE) you want to change lightsup, then press LEVEL + or – to adjust the volume of thetone level you select. z You can reset the tone level to the factory setting Press and while holding the LEVEL + and –, press 1/u. z The subwoofer turns on and off automatically according to whether the audio signal is input or not (Auto Power Function) If no audio signal is input for three minutes, thesubwoofer switches to standby mode and the 1/uindicator changes to red (Auto Power Off). When anaudio signal is input, the subwoofer turn onautomatically and the 1/u indicator changes to green(Auto Power On). Note If you press the 1/u button while listening to the subwoofer,the subwoofer switches to standby mode. Press the 1/ubutton again to turn it on. If the button is not pressed againwithin three minutes, the Auto Power On function activatesthe subwoofer automatically. Operating using the remote Z The table below shows the operations you can do by using the remote.

Turn on/off the powerAdjust the volumeSelect the componentAdjust the volume of each toneLFE * Bass Treble* Low Frequency Effect Note The tone level indicator of the subwoofer changesautomatically when you adjust the volume of each toneusing the remote. z You can change the woofer mode according to the source Press WOOFER MODE on the remote (or press LEVEL+ and – on the subwoofer at the same time). When theSW VOL indicator on the subwoofer lights up in green,the mode changes to movie mode (factory setting).When the indicator lights up in red, the mode changesto music mode. You can listen to the most suitableaudio mix, depending on the source. z You can mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote.To restore the sound, press MASTER VOL + (orMUTING on the remote again). Press 1/u MASTER VOL + or –INPUT SELECTS.WOOFER + or –BASS + or –TREBLE + or – 1/uINPUT MODE LEVEL +/– 1/uS.WOOFER +/–TREBLE +/–BASS +/–MASTER VOL +/–WOOFER MODEMUTINGINPUT SELECTBasic Operations

Adjusting the Sound Z You can enjoy virtual 3D sound even without rear speakers when you use the “VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround)” mode in the on-screen menu of the DVP- F11. Some Sony DVD players other than the DVP-F11 also have the VES mode option. If you cannot hear the sound from the subwoofer even if you select VES mode, connect your DVD player to the AUX IN jacks of the subwoofer. Refer to the instructions supplied with your DVD player for details. To select, press , then .ENTER

VES Effects of each item OFF Outputs 2-channel signals for stereo sound for CDs. The 5-channel signals of Dolby Digital sound for DVDs are mixed down into 2-channels to be output. VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) A Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround) B Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L, R) without using actual rear speakers. The virtual speakers are reproduced as shown in the illustration below. Notes

• You cannot select “VES” when “DOLBY DIGITAL” is set to “DOLBY DIGITAL” in “AUDIO SETUP.”

• In case that the player outputs the signal from OPTICAL and COAXIAL, the surround effect will be heard only when you set “MPEG” to “PCM” in “AUDIO SETUP.”

• Some discs do not have rear sound. In this case, you cannot get the 3D surround effect.

• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.

• When the playing signal does not contain the surround component, the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select “VES A” or “VES B.”

• Set the front speakers to form an equilateral triangle with the listening position, or the effects may be difficult to hear even if you select “VES A” or “VES B.”

• When you select “VES A” or “VES B,” set the surround settings of the connected units, such as the amplifier, to OFF.

L R 1 Turn on your TV, DVP-F11, and the subwoofer. 2 Press DVD on the remote. The DVD button lights up and you can control the DVD player using the remote of the subwoofer (see page 8). 3 Press DISPLAY on the remote. The Control Menu display appears on the TV screen. 4 Select “VES” by pressing the cursor buttons ( / / / ) on the remote, then press or ENTER/ EXECUTE. 5 Select “VES A” or “VES B” and press ENTER/ EXECUTE. DISPLAY DVD ENTER/EXECUTE Cursor buttons 1/uBasic Operations

Operating Other Sony Components Z You can use the supplied remote to operate Sony components, such as TV sets, VCRs, and DVD players. Press VIDEO and To select TITLE VTR 1 (Beta) (upward cursor button) VTR 2 (8 mm)MENU VTR 3 (VHS) To restore all settings to their factory-settings Press both 1/u buttons on top of the remote together with the MASTER VOL –. 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. 1 Press the function button on the remote of the component to be used (TV, VIDEO, or DVD). The component that you selected is activated. 2 Operate the components with the operation buttons. Each operation button on the remote corresponds to a basic operation on the Sony component. For details on how to use each operation button, refer to the operating instructions of the respective Sony component. z When you press an operation button The function button of the respective component (TV,VIDEO, or DVD) flashes to let you know what is beingoperated. If you press an operation button that has nocorresponding operation on the Sony component beingused, none of the function buttons will flash. 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. MASTER VOL –FunctionbuttonsSYSTEMCONTROL 1/u 1/u Operationbuttons Before using the remote for your Sony component The table below shows the components that the remote supports. Function button Selectable component(s) TV TV (set)VIDEO VTR 1 (Beta deck), VTR 2(8 mm deck), VTR 3 (VHS deck)DVD DVD (player) The TV button selects only the TV set and the DVD button only the DVD player. Use the VIDEO button to select any other Sony components. The VIDEO button is factory-set to VTR 3 (VHS deck). To reassign these buttons, press the VIDEO button at the same time you press the button indicated in the table below.Basic Operations

Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your speaker system, check the following list and follow the indicated measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound from the speaker system. / Make sure all the connections are correct. / Adjust the volume pressing the LEVEL +/– (or MASTER VOL +/– on the remote)./ Make sure the program source selector on thesubwoofer is set to the proper source. There is no sound from the subwoofer. / When you connect the subwoofer to the DVP-F11, make sure the subwoofer setting is “YES.” / When you connect the subwoofer to a component otherthan the DVP-F11, connect it to the AUX IN jacks of thesubwoofer. There is hum or noise in the speaker output. / Make sure all the connections are correct. The sound has suddenly stopped. / Make sure all the connections are correct. Contactbetween bare speaker wires at the speaker terminalsmay cause a short-circuit. Specifications SS-MS11 (front speakers) Speaker system Full range, magnetically shieldedSpeaker units 5 × 9 cm, cone typeEnclosure type Bass reflexRated impedance 6 ohmsPower handling capacityMaximum input power:100 wattsSensitivity level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)Frequency range 90 Hz - 20,000 Hz Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 68 × 151 × 135 mm, including front grilleMass Approx. 790 g each SA-WMS11 (subwoofer) System Speaker system Active subwoofer, magnetically shieldedSpeaker unit Woofer: 13 cm, cone type, dual voice coilEnclosure type SAW typeReproduction frequency range40 Hz - 200 Hz Power output Front 20 W × 2Subwoofer 20 W + 20 W Inputs DVD IN (input pin jacks)AUX IN (input pin jacks) Outputs SPEAKER OUT (output terminals) General Power requirements 220 - 230 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumptions 42 W Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 145 × 237 × 373 mm Mass Approx. 6.3 kg Supplied accessories See page 3.Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information2

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