Sony SA-VE505 User manual

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Micro Satellite
System
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
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.
Model No. SA-VE505/VE502/VE305/VE302 Serial No.
SA-VE505
SA-VE502
SA-VE305
SA-VE302
©1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
^oavoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in aconfined space,
such as abookcase or built-in cabinet.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
USA
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding svstem of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Table of Contents
Hooking up the system 4
Positioning the speakers 7
Listening to the sound 8
Adjusting the sound 9
Precautions 11
Troubleshooting 12
Specifications 12
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for SA-VE505, SA-VE502, SA-VE305, and SA-VE302,
Sony Micro Satellite Systems.
Differences between the systems
•SA-VE505 and SA-VE305
The SA-VE505 and SA-VE305 are 5.1 channel speaker systems consisting of two front speakers,
two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. Both support Sony Digital
Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and are thus geared
towards the enjoyment of movies.
•SA-VE502 and SA-VE302
Consisting of two front speakers and one subwoofer, the SA-VE502 and SA-VE302 are suited
for the enjoyment of music.
•Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol
,"PRO LOGIC" and "Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SA-VE505 only."

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. 6
Hookup A(for SA-VE505/VE305)
This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to aDVD player LD plaver VCR n
other video devices. vJ"=' ,v-lxu
Front (Right) Subwoofer
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Hookup B(for SA-VE505/VE305)
Try this configuration instead of "Hookup A" in the following situations:
—When there are no jacks on the amplifier for asubwoofer.
—When you want stronger bass sound from the subwoofer.
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Rear (Left)
*(SA-VE505 only) Connect the center speaker to the amplifier and mount it onto the supplied speaker stand for
placement on the top of the TV set (see page 7).
Terminal (jack) connections
continued

Hooking up the system (continued)
Hookup C(for SA-VE502/VE302)
This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to aCD player MD deck
deck, or other audio devices. vl«,muara,
Front (Right)
cassette
Front (Left)
Terminal connections
Notes
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Positioning the
speakers
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*SA-VE505/VE305 only
Center*
Subwoofer
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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 asuitable distance
to the left and right of the television.
Place the subwoofer on either side of the
television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of
the TV set.
The placement of rear speakers greatly
depends on the configuratidh of the room.
The rear speakers may be placed on both
sides of the listening position ©or behind
the listening position ©.
Tips
•Movies are best enjoyed in aroom that produces
no echoes (as in one with surrounding curtains).
•Music (especially classical music) is best enjoyed
in aroom that produces some echo.
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SA-VE505
Attach the center speaker to supplied speaker
stand and place it on atop of the TV set.
For optimum listening enjoyment, the
speaker should face directly towards the
listener. Adjust the angle of the speaker for
mat purpose.
Bottom view _____
1Pass the speaker cord into the hole on the
back of the base and out from the hole at
the bottom of the mount.
2Secure the center speaker to the mount
with the supplied screw.
3Adjust the angle of the speaker stand.
Loosen the two screws under the base to
adjust the angle, then tighten them again
afterwards.
SA-VE305
Attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
of the center speaker, one in each of the four
corners. Set the speaker firmly on top of the
TV set, then make sure it is completely level.
Foot pads
continued

Positioning the speakers
(continued)
Setting up other
speakers
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the
speakers, use the optional WS-FV10,
WS-TV10, or WS-WV10 speaker stand
(available only in certain countries).
WS-FV10 WS-TV10 WS-WV10
(for rear
speakers)
SA-VE305/VE302 only
You can hang or install the front (and rear)
speakers on awall using hooks or nuts
(commercially av ailable).
Note
You are responsible for the proper selection and use
of mounting hardware that you purchase at a
hardware store, and for the proper and safe
mounting of the speakers.
Tip (for SA-VE505/VE305)
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The height of the front speakers should be adjusted
to about the center of the TV screen.
Listening to the sound
SA-VE505/VE502 SA-VE305/VE302
©indicator (7) ©indicator ©
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier.
The volume should be set to minimum before
you begin playing the program source.
1Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.
2Press ®on the subwoofer.
The ©indicator on the subwoofer lights
up green.
3Play the program source.
Power turns on and off
automatically —Auto power onfoff function
(SA-VE505/VE502 only)
When the subwoofer is on (i.e, the
®indicator lights up green) and there is no
signal input for afew minutes, the
®indicator changes to red and the
subwoofer enters power saving mode. While
in this mode asignal is input to the
subwoofer, the subwoofer automatically
turns on (auto power on/off function).
To turn this feature off, slide the POWER
SAVE switch on the rear panel to OFF.
POWER
SAVE
AUTO
OFF
Note
If you turn down the volume level of the subwoofer
too low, the auto power on/off function may
activate, causing the subwoofer to enter power
saving mode.
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Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance
your sound enjoyment.
pubwoofer "r,^m,.
SA-VE505/VE502
SA-VE305/VE302
LEVEL MODE
1Set MODE according to the program
source as follows:
Source MODE
DVD, LD, video cassette MOVIE
or other video source
MD, CD, cassette tape MUSIC
or other audio source
Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to suit the program
source.
Notes
•Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound
may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such
distortion occurs, turn off those functions.
•To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the
subwoofer volume too high.
•To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer,
connect the system using "Hookup B" (see
page 5).
LEVEL CUT OFF FREQ PHASE
1Rotate CUT OFF FREQ to set a
cut-off frequency of 100 Hz to
.150 Hz (or between 1o'clock and
3o'clock position, in terms of
position).
For Dolby Digital (AC-3), set the cut-off
frequency to the maximum level
(200 Hz).
2Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to suit the program
source.
3Press PHASE to select the phase
polarity (NORMAL or REVERSE).
Set PHASE to NORMAL when Dolby
Digital (AC-3) is on.
Tip
The proper phase polarity depends on the location
of asubwoofer or adjustment of the cut-off
frequency.
Try both settings and select the one that suits your
listening taste.
Notes
•Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound
may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such
distortion occurs, turn off those functions.
•To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the
subwoofer volume too high.
•To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer,
connect the system using "Hookup B" (see
page 5).
continued _
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Adjusting the sound (continued)
Setting your amplifier
to enjoy movies
(SA-VE505/VE305 only)
For the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
If your amplifier is connected internally or
externally with aDolby Digital (AC-3)
processor, you should use the some setup
menus in the amplifier to specify the
parameters of your speaker system.
See the table below for the proper settings.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to
the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.
When "Hookup A" is used
(Speaker setup)
For Set to
Front speakers SMALL
Center speaker SMALL
Rear speakers SMALL
Subwoofer ON (or YES)
(Other setup)
Menu Set to
LFE MIX* -10 dB
BASS BOOST" ON
*Low Frequency Effect
"A function that reinforces the bass sound
When "Hookup B" is used
(Speaker setup)
For Set to
Front speakers LARGE
Center speaker SMALL
Rear speakers SMALL
Subwoofer OFF (or NO)
(Other setup)
Menu Set to
LFE MIX -10 dB
BASS BOOST ON
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For the Dolby Pro Logic
If your amplifier is connected internally <
externally with aDolby Pro Logic proces'
you should set the surround effect mode
"NORMAL" in the amplifier for your
particular speaker system.
For details on the setting procedure, refer
the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.