Sony SAVA-7 User manual

SONY.
Active Surround
Speaker System
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
SAVA-7

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or
moisture.
NOTICE FOR THE
CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.
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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.
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. SAVA-7
Serial No.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
ina residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following Measures:
— Reorientor relocate the receiving,
antenna.
— Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
— Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority
to operate this equipment.
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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Precautions
On safety
¢ Should any. solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the speaker
system and have it checked by
qualified personne] before operating
it any further.
On power sources
¢ Before operating the speakers, check
that the operating voltage is identical
with your local power supply. The
operating voltage is indicated on the
nameplate on the rear of the speakers.
¢ The speakers are not disconnected
from the AC power source as long as
they are connected to the wall outlet,
even if the speakers themselves have
been turned off.
¢ If vou are not going to use the
speakers for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the speakers from the wall
outlet. To disconnect the AC power
cord, grasp the plug itself; never pull
the cord.
* One blade of the plug is wider than
the other for the purpose of safety
and will fit into the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your dealer.
¢ AC power cord must be changed only
at the qualified service shop.
Ventilation holes
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes,
and be careful that no foreign bodies get
into the units through the ventilation
holes.
On placement
* Do not place the speakers near heat
sources, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust or
mechanical shock.
* Good ventilation is essential to
prevent internal heat buildup. Place
the speakers in a location with
adequate air circulation, and in a way
that does not block the rear
ventilation holes.
Carrying the speakers
* Hold the whole speaker cabinet from
below. Do not lift it by the top panel,
which could become detached.
* Do not lift a speaker by the stand.
On cleaning
* Clean the cabinet, panel and controls
with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as
alcohol or benzine.
If you have any question or problem
concerning your system, please
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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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:
[4] Indicates that you can use only
the remote to do the task.
“X- Indicates hints and tips for rs
making the task easier.
This speaker system incorporates the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround System.*
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed
under Canadian patent number
1,037,877. “Dolby,” the double-D
symbol O00 and “Pro Logic” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 4
Getting Started
Unpacking 5
Choosing the Best Location 5
Speaker System Hookups 6
Audio Component Hookups 7
Enjoying Surround Sound
Enjoying Surround Sound 8
Adjusting the Surround Sound 10
Adjusting the Sound 11
Using an External Center Speaker 11
Using External Surround Speakers 12
Using Mixing Function
Mixing 13
Additional Information
Troubleshooting 14
Specifications 14
Glossary 15
Index 15
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The SAVA-7 is an active speaker system incorporating Super woofer system provides theater-like
a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and super woofer speakers. bass sound
The black model is designed for easy connection to
your current TV/VCR setup, without requiring you to To provide a theater-like experience complete with
reconnect
the
existing
cables
between
the
TV
and
VCR.
dynamic
bass
sounds,
this
speaker
system
incorporates
the Acoustically-loaded Bass Reflex (ABR) design (see
The white model is designed tor connection to a
below) in the left and right speakers.
personal computer system. You also do not need to
connect a center speaker and surround speakers to
optimize the surround eftects. Easy operation via the
supplied remote ensures maximum enjoyment of the
surround sound this svstem provides,
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.
The SAVA-7 speaker system incorporates a center
speaker and surround speakers, which enabies you to
enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound with a simple
setup.
Drive unit
Top view
Surround
speakers
Front view
Center channel
Front speaker
(Right)
Front speaker
(Left)
How the center speaker works
The left and right speaker systems include special center ‘s
channel speakers directed inwards at 30° to create a clear
centralized sound image. Without connecting an external
center speaker you can enjoy a high-quality sound presence.

Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you received the following items with your
speaker system:
¢ L/R speaker connecting cord, 2m (1)
¢ Audio connecting cord (depends on the system type)
SAVA-7 (black): 2-pin x 2-pin, 1.5 m (1)
SAVA-7 (white): 2-pin x stereo mini, 1.5 m (1)
¢ Remote commander (remote) RM-J7 (1)
* Sony SUM-3 (NS) batteries (2)
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 M on the left speaker.
"QO When to replace batteries
Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6
months. When the remote no longer operates the
speakers, replace both batteries with new ones.
Notes
¢ Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place. . 7
Do not use a new battery with an old one.
Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or
lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
If you do not use the remote for an extended period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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 CH +/-
turn off a Sony TV TV POWER
switch between TV or VCR TV/ VIDEO
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Choosing the Best Location
To obtain high sound quality and a proper sound
image from the 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.
For the best central sound image, place the left and
right speakers within 1.5 m (5 feet) of each other and
equidistant from the TV. To enhance the surround
effect, as far as possible position yourself midway
between the two speakers, as‘shown in the illustration
below.
1.5 m (5 feet) max
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Position the speakers so that they are aimed at the
height of your listening position.
When positioning the speakers on either side of a
personal computer, fold the speaker stands flat.
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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.
Right speaker
Left speaker
The arrow —* indicates signal flow.
iaaum Connecting the left and right
speakers
left speaker
right speaker
To disconnect, hold in the
release catch while pulling
out the plug. Do not pull
the plug by the cord.
Push the cord plug firmly
into the connector.
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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.
left speaker

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.
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 I IN jacks on
the left speaker.
2 Connect your TV to the OUT (TO TV) jacks on the
left speaker.
left speaker
"@ To connect to a personal computer
You will need to buy an audio connecting cord (2-pin x
stereo mini), not supplied with the speaker system.
For-the SAVA-7 (white
Connecting to a personal computer
Using the supplied audio connecting cord you can
immediately enjoy surround sound from your
computer system.
personal computer
left speaker
"@ To connect to a TV or other audio equipment
You will need to buy an audio connecting cord (2-pin x
2-pin), not supplied with the speaker system.
Getting Started
Siazem Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Audio Component Hookups
Since this speaker system incorporates its own internal
amplifier and preamplifier, vou can also connect an
audio component, such as a CD player.
left speaker
R u
Note
Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined
amplification from the component and the speaker's internal
amplifier may damage the speakers.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
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 vou are watching. This system
is provided with five different surround modes:
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surrond mode
Reproduce superb theater-like presence and surround
effects from video software encoded with Dolby Pro
Logic Surround.
LIVE surround mode
Obtain the effect of a live house, with its powerful
surround sound.
STADIUM surround mode
Get the effect of an outdoor stadium concert.
GAME surround mode
Obtain maximum audio impact from video game
software.
VOICE surround mode
Reproduce speech clearly and brightly. This mode is
ideal for news programs and so forth.
Remote
POWER
DIMMER
LIVE
PRO LOGIC STADIUM
GAME —- SUR OFF
VOICE
MIXx1
INPUT 1 MIX2
INPUT 2
MIX MASTER VOL
MUTING
POWER ~~~
SURROUND ..
SELECT —-——4-~
MAIN POWER
Left Speaker
~~ Remote
sensor

Enjoying Surround Sound
1.
Press
MAIN
POWER
on
the
right
speaker.
To
mute
the
sound
This
puts
the
speakers
on
standby,
and
the
Press
MUTING.
POWER
indicator
on
the
left
speaker
flashes
red.
To
restore
the
sound,
press
MUTING
again.
After
about
five
seconds,
the
speakers
go
into
the
powered
on
state,
and
the
indicator
changes
from
For
other
sound
adjustments,
see
page
11.
ted to green.
Once you have pressed in the MAIN POWER
button, you can switch between on and standby Changing the display
using
the
POWER
button
on
the
remote.
You
can
dim
the
display,
or
turn
it
off,
according
to
vour preference.
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 is displayed.
For mixing function, see page 13.
Cc Bright =» Dim => ses
3 Start playback from the program source.
4 Press MASTER VOL (volume) on the remote, or
LEVEL +/- on the operation panel to adjust the
volume.
Press DIMMER, on the remote, a few times until the
display mode you desire appears.
This goes through the settings in the following
sequence.
5 Press either PRO LOGIC, LIVE, STADIUM,
GAME or VOICE on the remote; or SURROUND
on the operation panel a few times, according to
the program you want to enjoy.
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program DOLBY PRO LIVE STADIUM GAME VOICE SUR
LOGIC * OFF
recent
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movies
concerts, e e e
music
sports e
video game @ e e e
education,
news *
* For game software indicated as Dolby Pro Logic, get best
results by selecting PRO LOGIC.
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 Pro Logic
Surround sound even if it is not indicated on the
package.

Enjoying Surround Sound
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Adjusting the Surround Sound Pressing buttons other than MASTER VOL, RESET, CENTER
+/-, SUR +/-, or BALANCE L/R cancels the test tone.
Although this speaker system is factory preset to
provide balanced surround sound without adjustment,
Adjusting the delay time
vou can adjust the volume of each speaker and the
delay
time
of
the
surround
speakers
to
accommodate
By
adjusting
the
delay
time
you
can
enhance
the
spatial
the
conditions
in
veur
living
room
or
vour
individual
characteristics
of
the
sound
to
obtain
a
theater-like
preference.
presence
regardless
of
the
size
of
your
room.
If
the
speakers are close to your listening position, choase a
longer delay time.
CENTER
+/-
a
—
=
SUR
+/-
You
can
adjust
the
setting
individually
for
all
mode
peor!
except
VOICE.
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pas
ee
TEST
TONE
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DELAY
Note
BALANCE
L/R
I?
a
re
RESET
The
delay
time
cannot
function
in
PRO
LOGIC
3CH
mode.
1. Choose any surround mode.
Adjusting the speaker volumes 2 Playback a program.
The test tone feature lets vou adjust the volume of the
sound coming, from each speaker to the same level, so 3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the
that the surround sound will be even and natural. current delay time.
Make the following adjustments from your listening 4 Press DELAY repeatedly to choose the delay you
position. prefer.
The settings are 15, 20, and 30 ms (40 ms for
1° Choose the PRO LOGIC mode. STADIUM mode). The factory setting is 30 (40)
ms.
2
Press
TEST
TONE
on
the
remote.
:
:
The test tone comes from each speaker in To restore the delay time to the factory setting
sequence: Press DELAY and then RESET.
* ‘ c Left Front (L) =» Center =» Right Front (R)}
Surround
peliniaiaetsia|
.
Z
tee Resetting an entire surround mode
3- Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test To return all of the settings for a particular mode to
tone from each speaker at the same volume level their factory settings, press the RESET button for about
when you are in your listening position: two seconds. The reset operation is complete when the
LS
“MODE
RESET”
indication
appears.
To adjust the level press All of the settings in the selected mode (including
between the right and left BALANCE L/R BASS/ TREBLE) return to their factory values.
speakers
of the center speaker CENTER +/ ~
of the surround speaker SUR +/-
4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
To restore the center, surround, or balance levels to
the factory setting ;
Press RESET while adjusting the level.
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