Sony SA-VE812ED User manual

Micro Satellite
System
4-228-376-21(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
SA-VE815ED
SA-VE812ED
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
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FR

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase 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.

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About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for SA-VE815ED and SA-VE812ED, Sony Micro Satellite
Systems.
Differences between the systems
•SA-VE815ED
The SA-VE815ED is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers,
two rear speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital
Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared
towards the enjoyment of movies.
•SA-VE812ED
Consisting of two front speakers and one subwoofer, the SA-VE812ED is suited for the
enjoyment of music.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, “PRO LOGIC” and
“Dolby Digital (AC-3)” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SA-VE815ED only.”
Table of Contents
Hooking up the system ......................... 4
Positioning the speakers........................ 7
Listening to the sound ........................... 9
Adjusting the sound ............................ 10
Precautions ............................................ 11
Troubleshooting ................................... 12
Specifications ........................................ 12

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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.
Hookup A (SA-VE815ED only)
This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or
other video devices.
Amplifier
Front (Right) Subwoofer Center Front (Left)
Rear (Left)Rear (Right)
loosen
tighten
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LINE IN
WOOFER OUT
FRONT
CENTER REAR
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Attach the satellite speakers (front, rear, and center speakers) to the supplied speaker stands for positioning.
For details, see “Positioning the front (and rear) speakers”on page 7 and “Positioning the center speaker
(SA-VE815ED only)”on page 8.
Terminal (jack) connections

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continued
Front (Right)
Subwoofer
Center Front (Left)
Rear (Left)Rear (Right)
Amplifier
loosen
tighten
Hookup B (SA-VE815ED only)
Try this configuration instead of “Hookup A”in the following situations:
—When there are no jacks on the amplifier for a subwoofer.
—When you want a stronger bass sound from the subwoofer.
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Attach the satellite speakers (front, rear, and center speakers) to the supplied speaker stands for positioning.
For details, see “Positioning the front (and rear) speakers”on page 7 and “Positioning the center speaker
(SA-VE815ED only)”on page 8.
Terminal connections
R
L
R
L
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SPEAKER
IN SPEAKER OUT
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FRONT
CENTER REAR
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