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USER MANUAL SAVA10 SONY

WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Welcome! Thank you for purchasing a Sony speaker system. Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. About This Manual The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the left speaker. You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as those on the left speaker.

• The following icons are used in this manual: Indicates that you can use only the 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 and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.3

Overview The SA-VA10 is an active home-theatre 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. Also, you don't have to connect a centre speaker to optimize the surround effects. Easy operation via the supplied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the home-theatre sound this system provides. Three different types of surround sound accommodate a variety of program sources Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) mode Lets you enjoy superb theatre-like presence and surround effects in your home when playing back video software encoded with the Dolby Surround system. HALL surround mode Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds, or giving an extra punch to debates and press conferences. GAME surround mode Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software.5

Dynamic Bass Roar (DBR) super woofer system provides theatre-like bass sound To provide a theatre-like experience complete with dynamic bass sounds, this speaker system incorporates the Super Acoustically-loaded Woofer (SAW) design (see below) in the right front speaker to form a DBR super woofer system. What is the SAW design? The SAW design features a centrally-positioned woofer drive unit, two chamber construction, and a long duct. Through precision control of the acoustics of the two chambers, the unit can reproduce powerful ultra low frequencies without muddiness. In addition, we also included two super woofer modes designed to bring the dynamic bass sounds found in movie theatres (mode 1) and concert halls (mode 2) to your living room. Power turns on and off automatically The speakers will turn on automatically when a sound signal is input and turn off when you've finished watching a program and the sound signal goes out. So you don't have to bother using the power switch every time you use the system. Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound The use of a centre speaker is a key factor in obtaining a full surround effect when playing sources encoded with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound system. Centre speakers in a movie theatre make central sounds, such as dialogue, clearer and create a unified sound image. Normally, you have to install a centre speaker separately, but this speaker system makes it easy to set up a high-performance home theatre system by incorporating a high-quality centre speaker system into the front speakers. Top view Front view How the centre speaker works The front left and right speakers are equipped with centre channel tweeters (see above) angled inwards at 30° to reproduce high-frequency centre channel sounds. Low- frequency centre channel sounds are mixed with the front channel signals and reproduced through the front left and right full range units. This design produces a high-quality centralized sound image for the centre channel which exactly matches the quality of the front channel sound to provide superior sound quality and a unified sound image without a cumbersome external centre speaker. Overview Left speaker Right speaker Centre channel speakers Super woofer Rear speakers Centre channel speakers Chamber Drive unit Duct6

Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items with your speaker system:

• Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1)

• Rear speaker SS–SR151 (2)

• Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2)

• Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1)

• Remote commander (remote) RM–J10 (1)

• Sony SUM–3 (NS) batteries (2)

• Anti-vibration pads (8) Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA (R6) batteries with the + and – on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the left front speaker. When to replace batteries Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6months. When the remote no longer operates thespeakers, replace both batteries with new ones. Notes
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humidplace.• Do not use a new battery with an old one.• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight orlighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.• If you don’t use the remote for an extended period of time,remove the batteries to avoid possible damage frombattery leakage and corrosion. Precautions On safety
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,unplug the speaker system and have it checked byqualified personnel before operating it any further. On power sources
• Before operating the speakers, check that the operatingvoltage is identical with your local power supply. Theoperating voltage is indicated on the nameplate on therear of the speakers.• The speakers are not disconnected from the AC powersource as long as they are connected to the wall outlet,even if the speakers themselves have been turned off.• If you are not going to use the speakers for a long time, besure to disconnect the speakers from the wall outlet. Todisconnect the Mains lead, grasp the plug itself; neverpull the cord.• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for thepurpose of safety and will fit into the wall outlet only oneway. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet, contact your dealer.• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualifiedservice shop. On placement
• Do not place the speakers near heat sources, or in a placesubject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or mechanicalshock.• Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heatbuildup. Place the speakers in a location with adequate aircirculation, and in a way that does not block the rearventilation holes. On cleaning
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft clothslightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do notuse any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solventsuch as alcohol or benzine. If you have any question or problem concerning your receiver, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Getting Started Using the remote You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate Sony TVs. To 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 TV POWER Choosing the Best Location 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 so that the centre channel tweeters angle towards the centre of the room. For the best central sound image, place the left and right speakers within 1.5 m of each other and equidistant from the TV. The left and right speakers must be placed standing upright, laying them on their sides will defeat the centre channel surround effect. Place the rear speakers so that they fire directly across at each other about 60 – 90 cm (2 – 3 feet) above your listening position.

60 – 90 cm (2 – 3 feet) Installing the Anti-vibration pads 1 Spread a towel, or other soft cloth, over a table and lay the speakers down. 2 Peel off the covering sheet from the anti-vibration pad and attach it on the bottom of the speakers (4 for each speaker). 3 Make sure the anti-vibration pads are securely attached and stand the speaker upright.8

1 Twist the speaker cord coating and strip it from the end of the cords. 2 Insert the stripped wire into speaker terminals. Be sure to connect matching speaker terminals (e.g. use the striped wire to connect + to +, and use the solid wire to connect – to –). If the connections are reversed (+ to –), the sound will be distorted and lack bass.

Speaker System Hookups This section describes how to connect the speaker system and how to connect your TV or VCR to the speakers. The arrow ç indicates signal flow. Getting Started STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers STEP 2 Connecting the rear speakers Use the supplied speaker cord to connect the left and right rear speakers. R-ch SPEAKERINPUTR-ch SPEAKEROUTPUT right speaker left speaker To connect, depress the middle of the male connector until it clicks into the female connector. To disconnect, pull the connector out. Never pull the cord itself. VCR

STEP 3 leftright STEP 1 STEP 4 Rear speaker SS-SR151 Rear speaker SS-SR151 STEP 2 Left front speaker Right front speaker9

TO TVVIDEOAUDIOOUTPUT Getting Started TV front left speaker STEP 3 Connecting your TV If the audio and video output terminals on your TV and VCR are already connected, and your TV has stereo AUDIO OUT jacks, you can start enjoying surround sound simply by connecting the speaker system to your TV as shown below. Important

• Set the volume on your TV to MIN (minimum).

• If your TV has an ON/OFF switch for its internal speaker, set it to OFF and enjoy the sound from this speaker system. If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE After making the connection as shown above, turn up the volume on the TV. Use this speaker system‘s volume control for regular volume adjustment. Turning down the volume on the TV reduces the AUDIO OUT signal level and may cause a loss in sound quality and/or the auto-power off function (see page 11) to function. For the best possible sound (or if your TV only has a monaural AUDIO OUT jack, or no AUDIO OUT jacks) Connect the speaker system directly to your VCR or cable box. The following connections suppress noise from the TV and let you enjoy high quality sound. 1 Connect your VCR or cable box to the 1 IN jacks on the left front speaker. 2 Connect your TV to the TO TV jacks on the left front speaker.

TV front left speaker VCR/cable box STEP 4 Connecting the mains lead Connect the mains lead to a wall outlet. Audio Component Hookups Since this speaker system incorporates its own internal amplifier and preamplifier, you can also connect an audio component, such as a CD player. Note Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined amplification from the component and the speaker's internal amplifier may damage the speakers.

TO TV OUT CD front left speaker10

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 theatre-like presence and surround effects from video software encoded with Dolby Surround. HALL surround mode Reproduce the acoustics of a rectangular concert hall. Ideal for soft, acoustic sounds, or for giving an extra punch to debates and press conferences. GAME surround mode Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software. Remote Left speaker Home Theatre Operations POWER GAME SUPER WOOFER MODE (1,2,OFF) MASTER VOL INPUT 1 INPUT 2 DOLBY SUR HALL MUTING SUR OFF STANDBY indicator (red)

MASTER VOL S.WOOFER SURROUND INPUT POWER POWER indicator (red/green) 1 Press POWER. The POWER indicator lights (green) and the speakers turn on. Once you've turned the speakers on, they turn themselves off and on automatically with the auto power on/off function. 2 Press INPUT 1 or 2 on the remote or INPUT on the operation panel to select the program source. For example, if you connected your VCR to the 1 IN jacks, select INPUT 1. The respective INPUT indicator lights up. 3 Start playback from the program source. 4 Press either DOLBY SUR, HALL or GAME on the remote, or SURROUND on the operation panel a few times, according to the program you want to enjoy. To listen without surround effects Press SUR OFF on the remote, or press SURROUND on the operation panel a few times until SUR OFF is displayed. Note Some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound even if it's not indicated on the package. program recentmoviesconcertsmusicsportsvideo gameeducation, news SUR OFF

Adjusting the Surround Sound Although this speaker system is factory preset to provide balanced surround sound without adjustment, you can adjust the volume of each speaker and the delay time to accommodate the conditions in your living room or your individual preference. Adjusting the speaker volumes 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 Choose the DOLBY SUR mode. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. The test tone comes from each speaker in sequence: 3 Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test tone from each speaker at the same volume level when you are in your listening position: 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone. To restore the centre, rear, or balance levels to the factory setting Press CENTER +/–, REAR +/–, or BALANCE L/R, thenpress RESET. 5 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 soundideal for movies. SUPER WOOFER MODE 2 is a more subtleeffect designed for music. To mute the sound Press MUTING.To restore the sound, press MUTING again. For other sound adjustments, see page 12. The speakers turn on and off automatically (Auto power on/off function) Three minutes after the sound signal goes out (whenyou turn off the TV, or the currently playing video/laserdisc ends), the speakers turn off automatically andthe POWER indicator turns red.The speakers turn themselves back on the next time youturn on the TV or start playback from the VCR and thePOWER indicator turns green. If you press POWER on the remote when the speakers are on The speakers enter standby mode (the red standbyindicator lights up) and the auto power on/off functionwill not operate. You have to press POWER on theremote again to turn on the speakers. Changing the display You can dim the display, or turn it off, according to your preference. Press DIMMER, on the remote, a few times until the display mode you desire appears. The display returns to full brightness temporarily when you press one of the buttons on the control panel or the remote. To adjust the level between the right and leftfront speakersof the centre speakerof the rear speaker press BALANCE L or RCENTER + or –REAR + or – / Left Front (L) / Centre / Right Front (R) Rear ?

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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 theatre-like presence regardless of the size of your room. If the rear speakers are close to your listening position, choose a longer delay time. You can adjust the settings individually for DOLBY SUR, HALL and GAME. Note The delay time cannot be adjusted in PRO LOGIC 3CH mode. 1 Choose any surround mode. 2 Playback a program. 3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the current delay time. 4 Press DELAY a few times to choose the delay time you prefer, either 15, 20, or 30 ms. The factory setting is 20 ms. To restore the delay time to the factory setting Press DELAY and then RESET. Resetting an entire surround mode Press the button for the surround mode you want to reset (i.e., HALL) and then press RESET while the name of the surround mode is being displayed. All of the adjustments in that mode, including the bass and treble, are reset to the factory settings. Adjusting the Sound Although this speaker system's sound quality is already adjusted. You can change the settings, as you like, for each surround mode individually. The following settings remain stored in their respective surround mode until you change them. 1 Playback a program and choose a surround mode. 2 Make the following sound adjustments according to your preference and/or the type of program you are watching.

• Since BALANCE L and R control sound from the front speakers, they have little effect on DOLBY SUR when the source software has a high proportion of centre-channel sound. To restore the factory settings Press RESET after pressing either S.WOOFER +/–, BASS +/–, TREBLE +/–, or BALANCE L/R.

EXT left front speaker centre speaker CENTER MODE Using an External Centre Speaker Since this system incorporates a centre speaker (see page 5), you don't have to connect a centre speaker. However, it is possible to connect a centre speaker, if you already have one, to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Be sure to use a speaker with a 8 to 16 ohm impedance for the centre speaker. Use a screwdriver and remove the screw holding the CENTER SPEAKER button cover in place. Then depress the CENTER SPEAKER button. This turns off the internal centre speaker and directs the centre channel signal to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. Connecting an external centre speaker lets you choose from 4 different Dolby Pro Logic Surround centre modes: NORMAL, WIDE, 3 CH (3 Channel logic), or PHANTOM. Use the NORMAL or WIDE mode. For details on Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, see page

1 Press SURROUND on the front left speaker to choose PRO LOGIC. (“PRO LOGIC” appears in the display instead of “DOLBY SUR” when you connect an external centre speaker.) 2 Press CENTER MODE on the front left speaker a few times until the centre mode you want appears in the display. 3 Adjust the speaker volumes and delay time, if necessary, by referring to pages 11 and 12. SURROUND EXTERNALCENTER SPEAKER IMPEDANCE 8 - 16 Ω Home Theatre Operations14

Additional Information 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. 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 (1 or 2). / Press MUTING to cancel the muting function. / Press MASTER VOLUME + to turn up the volume. / Turn up the volume on the TV to increase the output level when using the TV's VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT terminals. 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 TEST TONE (see page 11). There’s no sound from the centre speaker. / Make sure you selected the DOLBY SUR (or PRO LOGIC) surround mode. / No centre speaker is connected, but the CENTER SPEAKER button on the rear panel is set to EXTERNAL. / You connected an external centre speaker, but the Dolby Pro Logic Surround centre mode is set to PHANTOM. Bass: ±10 dB at 100 Hz Treble: ±10 dB at 10 kHz Bass reflex type SAW type Bass reflex type Centre tweeter: 5 cm cone type (2) Front full range / Centre woofer: 10 cm cone type (2) Super woofer: 13 cm cone type (1) 8 cm cone type (2) 220-230 V AC, 50/60 Hz 75 W Front left: Approx. 190 x 565 x 280 mm (w/h/d)

inches) Front (L): 9.0 kg (19 lb 13 oz) Front (R): 8.0 kg (17 lb 10 oz) Rear: 700 g/pc (1 lb 9 oz) / You connected an external centre speaker, but the CENTER SPEAKER button on the rear panel is set to INTERNAL. Severe hum or noise is heard. / Move the connecting cord away from any transformers or motors and least 3 meters (10 feet) from any fluorescent lights. / Connect the speakers to your VCR or cable box instead of to your TV (see page 9). Remote operations cannot be performed. / Point the remote towards the remote sensor on the left front speaker. / Remove any obstructions between the remote and this system's left front speaker. / Replace the batteries in the remote. Picture on TV screen vibrates or distorts. / Move the speakers farther away from the TV. Tone control Front/Centre Speaker section Type Front speaker DBR super woofer Rear speaker Speaker unit Front speaker system Rear speaker General Power requirement Front speakers Power consumption Front speakers Dimensions Mass Specifications Amplifier section Continuous RMS power output Centre tweeter Front full range/ Centre woofer Super woofer Rear Input sensitivity/ Impedance Output sensitivity/ Impedance total 100 W 20 W (8 ohms at 10 kHz, 9 % THD) 20 W + 20 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 9 % THD) 20 W (8 ohms at 40 Hz, 9 % THD) 20 W (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 9 % THD) 450 mV, 50 kilohms TO TV: 450 mV, 1 kilohm External Centre: 20 W (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 Rear speaker SS-SR151 (2) Front L/R speaker connecting cord,

Rear speaker connecting cord, 10 m (2) Audio connecting cord,

Remote Commander RM-J10 (1) Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2) Anti-vibration pads (8) Supplied accessories Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.15

Delay time 12, 13, 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 13,

Remote 6, 7, 10, 11, 12

Speakers connection 8 placement 7 Speaker volume 11 Surround sound 10, 11, 12

• PHANTOM mode Select PHANTOM mode if you do notwant to use the centre speaker to outputsound. The sound of the centre channel isoutput from the front speakers.The test tone is output: Delay time Time lag between the surround sound outputfrom front speakers and rear speakers. Byadjusting the delay time of the rear speakers,you can obtain the feeling of presence. Makethe delay time longer when you have placedthe rear speakers in a small room or close toyour listening position, and make it shorterwhen you have placed them in a large roomor apart from your listening position. Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoding system of Dolby Surround soundstandardized in TV programs and movies.Compared with the former Dolby Surroundsystem, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improvessound image by using four separate channels:off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog,left-to-right panning, and music. Thesechannels manipulate the sound to be heardand enhance the action as it happens on thescreen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic,you should have at least one pair of rearspeakers and/or one centre speaker. You alsoneed to select the appropriate centre mode toenjoy a full effect. Dolby Surround Encoding and decoding system of DolbySurround sound for consumer use. DolbySurround decodes the extra channels on theDolby Surround-encoded sound tracks ofmovie videos and TV programs and producessound effects and echoes that make the actionseem to envelop you. Glossary Centre mode Speaker setting to enhance the Dolby ProLogic Surround mode. Select one of thefollowing four centre modes according toyour speaker system.
• NORMAL mode Select NORMAL mode if you connect asmall sized active centre speaker to thisspeaker system. Since a small speakercannot produce enough bass, the basssound of the centre channel is output fromthe front speakers.The test tone is output as shown on page 11.
• WIDE mode Select WIDE mode if you connect an activecentre speaker equivalent to the two frontspeakers. With the WIDE mode, you cantake full advantage of Dolby Surroundsound.The test tone is output as shown on page 11.
• 3 CH LOGIC mode Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you don't wantto use the rear speakers to output sound.The sound of the rear channel is outputfrom the front speakers to let youexperience some of the surround soundwithout using rear speakers.The test tone is output: Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)Frontspeaker (R)Frontspeaker (L)Smallcentre speaker Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)Frontspeaker (R)Frontspeaker (L)

Front (L) + (R) / Rear Rear speaker (L) Rear speaker (R)Frontspeaker (R)Frontspeaker (L)Centrespeaker