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
7S ee Note
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.
Ea
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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Adjusting the Sound | 4
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, except the balance, remain stored in
their respective surround mode until you change them.
S.WOOFER +/-
BASS +/- ~~ —- TREBLE +/-
BALANCE L/R ~~~
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.
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To press
adjust the super woofer S.WOOFER +/ —
level
adjust the bass level BASS +/—
adjust the treble level TREBLE +/-
adjust the balance BALANCE L/R*
*
Since BALANCE L and R control sound from the left and
right speakers, they have little effect on DOLBY PRO
LOGIC when the source software has a high proportion of
center-channel sound. .
To restore the factory settings
Press RESET while adjusting the level.
Making the adjustment with the main unit
Press SELECT to select the sound you wish to adjust.
Adjust with the +/- buttons.
Pressing SELECT goes through the settings in the
following sequence.
Cc S. WOOFER LEV (super woofer level) =» BASS =>
MASTER VOL (volume) «= TREBLE pe
If INPUT is set to MIX, then the "MIX BALANCE"
indication appears first. :
Enjoying Surround Sound
Using an External Center
Speaker
Since this system incorporates a center speaker (see
page 4), you do not have to connect a center speaker.
However, it is possible to connect a center speaker, if
you already have one, to the EXT CENTER SP
terminal. Be sure to use a speaker with a8 to 16 ohm
impedance for the center speaker.
center speaker
a (optional)
left speaker
Speaker connecting cord
oe
Monaural mini-plug
Consult your dealer about the speaker cord you
require.
When you plug the external speaker cord into the EXT
CENTER SP jack on the left speaker, the built-in center
speakers are muted, and the center channel is output
from the external speaker.
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Enjoying Surround Sound
Connecting an external center speaker lets you choose
trom 4 different Dolby Pro Logic Surround center
modes: NORMAL, WIDE, 3 CH (3 Channel logic), or
PHANTOM. Use the NORMAL or WIDE mode. For
details on Dotby Pro Logic Surround sound, see page
15.
~~ CENTER
MODE
Powta CENTER MOOe
SURROUND ~ -
1 Press PRO LOGIC on the remote or press
SURROUND on the main unit until “PRO
LOGIC” appears.
2 > Press CENTER MODE on the left speaker a few
times until the center mode you want appears in
the display.
3 Adjust the speaker volumes and delay time, if
necessary, by referring to page 10.
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Using External Surround
Speakers
Since this speaker system has built-in surround
speakers (see page 4), there is normally no need to
connect external surround speakers. However, if you
wish, you can connect external speakers to increase the
surround effect even more.
Be sure to use speakers with an impedance of between
4and 8 ohms.
Surround speakers (optional)
Speaker connecting cords
A.
Monaural mini-plug
Consult your dealer about the speaker cords you
require.
When you plug the external speaker cords into the EXT
SUR SP jacks on the left speaker, the built-in surround
speakers are muted, and the surround channel is
output from the external speaker.
Note
You must connect both external surround speakers. If only
one is connected, no sound will be produced.

Using Mixing Function ;
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Mixing
This system includes a mixing function*. For example,
you can play the output from a personal computer
while listening to a CD.
Check that there are audio sources connected to both
sets (1 and 2) of input connectors on the rear panel.
MIX 1/2
MIX re re ee
1 Start playing both audio sources 1 and 2.
2 Press MIX on the remote, displaying the “MIX”
indication.
3 Press MIX 1/2 on the remote to adjust the
balance.
* Mixing: combining the sound from INPUT 1 and INPUT 2
with the balance you prefer.
Making the adjustment with the main unit
Press INPUT to display the “MIX” indication. Press
SELECT to display “MIX BALANCE”, then adjust with
the +/- buttons.
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Additional Information
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~ Troubleshooting
If vou 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).
=> If vou are using the mixing
function, check the balance
adjustment.
=>Press MUTING to cancel the
muting function.
=Press MASTER VOL + 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.
The sound is distorted.
=>The level of the bass or of the
super woofers is too high.
=>The volume is too high.
No sound or only a very low sound
level is heard from the surround
speakers.
«>Surround sound is turned off.
=> Adjust the volume of the
surround speakers (see page
10).
=>Check the sound image balance
with TEST TONE (see page 10).
=>Check if there is a plug in the
EXT SUR SP jack on the left
speaker.
=> If you are using external
surround speakers, check that
both are connected.
There's no sound from the center
’ “speaker.
=> Make sure you selected the
DOLBY PRO LOGIC surround
mode.
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=> Check if there is a plug in the
EXT CENTER SP jack on the
left speaker.
=> You connected an external
center speaker, but the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround center
made is set to PHANTOM.
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
vour TV (see page 7).
Remote operations cannot be
performed.
=> Point the remote towards the
remote sensor @ on the left
speaker.
=>Remove any obstructions
between the remote and this
system's Jeft speaker.
=> Replace the batteries in the
remote.
Picture on TV screen vibrates or
distorts.
=> Move the speakers farther
away from the TV.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
For center and front full range speakers:
With 8 ohm loads, both channels driven,
from 70 Hz ~ 20 kHz; rated 8 watts per
channel minimum RMS power, with no more
than 0.9 % toral harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section -
Continuous RMS. power output
total 80 W
Center 13 W (8 ohms at
*1 kHz, 9% THD)
Front 13 W + 13 W (8 ohms
at ] kHz, 9% THD)
28 W (8 ohms at
60 Hz, 9 % THD)
13 W (8 ohms at 1
kHz, 9 % THD)
Super woofer
Surround
Input sensitivityimpedance
450 mV, 25 kilohms
Output TO TV: 450 mV
External speaker
Center accepts 8-16 ohms
speaker
Surround accepts 4-8 ohms
speakers
Tone control
Front Bass: +10 dB at 100 Hy
Treble: +10 dB at
IO kHz
Speaker section
Type
Center speaker
Front speaker
Super woofer
Surround speaker
Closed type
Closed type
ABR type
Closed tvpe
Speaker unit Center: 7 cm cone type
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Front: 8 cm cone type
(2)
Super woofer: 10 cm
cone type (2)
Surround speaker: 7
cm cone type (2)
General
Power requirement U.S.A., Canada and
Central South
America:
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models:
220 - 230 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption 55 W
Dimensions Left:
Approx. 125 x 420 x
275 mm (w/h/d)
(5 x 16°/Kx107/»
inches)
Right:
Approx. 125 x 420 x
275 mm (w/h/d)
(5 x 16 5/8 x 107/«
inches)
Mass Left: 4.5 kg
(9 Ib 15 oz)
Right: 5.5 kg
(12 Ib 2 0z)
Supplied accessories
L/R speaker connecting cord, 2 m (1)
Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1)
Black: 2-pin x 2-pin
White: 2-pin x stereo mini
Remote Commander RM-J7 (1)
Sony batteries SUM-3 (NS) (2)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.

Additional information
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Glossary
Center mode
Speaker setting to enhance the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround mode. Select one of the
following four center modes according to
your speaker system.
¢ NORMAL mode
Select NORMAL mode it you connect a
small sized active center speaker to this
speaker system. Since a small speaker
cannot produce enough bass, the bass
sound of the center channel is output from
the front speakers.
Front Smalt Front
speaker (L) center speaker speaker (R)
pay
@;) GRID jo
Rear Rear
speaker (L) speaker (R)
The test tone is output as shown on page 10.
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* WIDE mode
Select WIDE mode if you connect an active
center speaker equivalent to the two front
speakers. With the WIDE mode, you can
take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
Center
Front speaker Front
speaker 2) | speaker (R)
Rear
speaker (R)
Rear
speaker (L) :
The test tone is output as shown on page 10
* 3 CH LOGIC mode
Select 3 CH LOGIC mode if you don't want
to use the rear speakers to output sound.
The sound of the rear channel is output
from the front speakers to let you
experience some of the surround sound
without using rear speakers.
Center
speaker Front
speaker (R)
(i
~~ Front
speaker (L)
Eo ed
The test tone is output
Cc Front (L) <> Center = Front ea |
* PHANTOM mode
Select PHANTOM mode if you do not
want to use the center speaker to output
sound. The sound of the center channel is
output from the tront speakers
Front
speaker (R}
Front
speaker (L)
speaker (L) speaker (R)
The test tone is output:
— Front (L) + (R) =» re |
Delay time
Time lag between the surround sound output
from front speakers and rear speakers. By
adjusting the delay time of the rear speakers,
you can obtain the feeling of presence. Make
the delay time longer when you have placed
the rear speakers in a small room or close to
your listening position, and make it shorter
when you have placed them in a large room
or apart from your listening position
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound
standardized in TV programs and movies.
Compared with the former Dolby Surround
system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves
sound image by using four separate channels:
off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialog, left-
to-right panning, and music. These channels
manipulate the sound to be heard and
enhance the action as it happens on the
screen. To take advantage of Dolby Pro Logic,
you should have at least one pair of rear
speakers and/or one center speaker. You also
need to select the appropriate center mode to
enjoy a full effect
Index
A, B
Adjusting
bass 11
delay time 10
speaker volume 10
super woofer leve] 11
treble 11
volume 9
Audio component hookups 7
Center mode 12, [5
NORMAL mode 12, 15
PHANTOM mode. 12, 15
3 CH LOGIC mode 12, 15
WIDE mode 12, 15
Connecting. See Hookups
Delay time 10
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 4, 8,
9,15
center mode 12, 15
E, F,G
External center speaker 11
External surround speaker 12
H, 1, J, K, L
Hookups
AC power cord 7
audio components 7
speakers 6
TV/VCRs 6,7
M
Mixing 13
N, O
NORMAL mode 12, 15
P,Q
PHANTOM mode 12, 15
R
Remote 5, 8, 10, 11,13
Speakers
connection 6
placement 5
Speaker volume 10
Surround sound 8, 9, 10 2
Test tone 10
3 CH LOGIC mode 12, 15
Troubleshooting 14
TV/VCR hookups 6,7
U,V
Unpacking 5
W, X, Y, Z
WIDE mode 12, 15
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2°
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque
d'incendie ou
d’électrocution, éviter
d’exposer l'appareil a la
pluie ou a I'humidité.
Pour les utilisateurs au
Canada
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, NE PAS UTILISER
CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE
DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND
SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
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Précautions
Sécurité
* Si un liquide ou un solide tombait
dans le coffret, débranchez le systeme
acoustique et faites-le contréler par
un technicien qualifié avant de le
. temettre en service.
Sources d’alimentation
¢ Avant d’utiliser Jes enceintes, vérifiez
que leur tension de fonctionnement
est identique a celle du secteur local.
La tension de fonctionnement est
indiquée sur la plaque signalétique a
Yarriére des enceintes.
Les enceintes ne sont pas
déconnectées de la source
d’alimentation secteur tant gu’elles
sont branchées sur la prise murale,
méme si elles ont été mises hors
tension.
Si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser les
enceintes pendant longtemps,
débranchez-les de la prise murale.
Pour débrancher le cordon
d‘alimentation secteur, tirez sur la
e
fiche, Ne jamais tirer sur le cordon .
Pour des raisons de sécurité, une
lame de la fiche est plus large que
Vautre et ne peut donc étre insérée
que d’une seule maniére dans une
prise murale. Si vous ne parvenez pas
a insérer la fiche dans la prise,
contactez votre revendeur.
¢ Le cordon d’alimentation secteur ne
doit étre changé que dans un magasin
specialise.
Orifices de ventilation
Ne pas obstruer les orifices de
ventilation et veillez a ce qu’aucune
matiére étrangére ne rentre dans les
enceintes par les orifices de ventilation.
Installation
¢ Ne pas installer les enceintes prés
d’une source de chaleur ou dans un
endroit exposé au soleil, a de la
poussiére excessive ou 4 des chocs
mécaniques.
¢ Une bonne ventilation est essentielle
pour éviter une surchauffe interne.
Installez les enceintes dans un endroit
ow la circulation d’air est suffisante
pour ne pas boucher les orifices de
ventilation a l’arriére.
Déplacement des enceintes
¢ Tenez tout le caisson par le bas. Ne
pas Je soulever par Je panneau
supérieur, car il pourrait se détacher.
Ne pas soulever \’enceinte par le pied.
Nettoyage du coffret
¢ Nettoyez le coffret, le panneau et les
commandes avec un chiffon doux
légérement imprégné d‘une solution
détergente neutre. Ne pas utiliser de
tampons abrasifs, poudre a récurer ou
diluant, comme ‘alcool ou Ia benzine.
Pour toute question ou probléme au
sujet du systéme acoustique,
veuillez contacter votre revendeur
Sony. -
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Bienvenue !
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté ce
systéme acoustique Sony.
Avant la mise en service de ce systéme,
veuillez lire attentivement ce mode
d’emploi et le conserver pour toute
référence future.
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Au sujet de ce
manuel
Les commandes indiquées dans les
instructions de ce manuel sont celles de
l'enceinte gauche. Vous pouvez aussi
utiliser les touches de la télécommande
qui ont le méme nom ou un nom
similaire a celles de l’enceinte gauche.
* Les symboles suivants sont utilisés
dans ce manuel:
fi Indique que vous pouvez utiliser
i la télécommande pour effectuer
cette opération.
xe) Donne des conseils
supplémentaires qui facilitent une
ote
-
opération.
Ce systéme acoustique intégre le
systeme Dolby Pro Logic Surround.*
* Fabriqué sous licence de Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation et
sous le brevet suivant: Canada
1,037,877. DOLBY, le symbole double-
D 00 et PRO LOGIC sont des
marques de Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

TABLE DES MATIERES
Présentation 4
Préparatifs
Déballage 5
Choix de l’emplacement 5
Raccordement du systeme acoustique 6
Raccordement d’appareils audio 7
Ecoute du son d’ambiance
Ecoute du son d’ambiance 8
Réglage du son d’‘ambiance 10
Réglage du son 11
Utilisation d’une enceinte centrale extérieure 11
Utilisation d’enceintes surround extérieures 12
Utilisation de la fonction de mixage
Mixage 13
‘* Informations supplémentaires
Guide de dépannage 14
Spécifications 14
Glossaire 15
Index 15
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4a
Présentation
Le SA-VA7 est un systéme acoustique ampliti¢
intégrant un décodeur Dolby Pro Logic et une partie
faisant office de caisson d’extréme grave. Le modéle
noir est concu pour étre raccordé directement a une
configuration téléviseur/magnétoscopes sans qu’ il soit
nécessaire de refaire tous les raccordements entre le
téléviseur et le(s) magnétoscope(s).
Le modéle blanc est congu pour étre raccordé a un
ordinateur. Vous n’avez pas besoin non plus de
raccorder une enceinte centrale et des enceintes
surround pour optimiser les effets d’ambiance. La
télécommande fournie facilite les manipulations ce qui
augmentera encore votre plaisir d’écoute.
Son Dolby Pro Logic Surround
L’utilisation d’un haut-parleur pour le canal central est
primordial si l’on veut obtenir un effet surround
parfait lors de la lecture de sources enregistrées avec le
systéme Dolby Pro Logic Surround. Les haut-parleurs
du canal central au cinéma rendent les sons, en
particulier les dialogues, plus clairs et unifient l'image
sonore.
Chaque enceinte du systéme acoustique SAVA-7
comprend un haut-parleur pour la voie centrale et un
haut-parleur surround, qui vous permettent d’utiliser
le Dolby Pro Logic Surround avec une installation
simple.
Vue d haut
Haut-parleurs
surround
Vue de devant Haut-parleurs de la
* voie centrale
Enceinte Enceinte
avant avant
(gauche) (droite)
Comment fonctionnent les haut-parleurs de la voie
centrale
Les enceintes gauche et droite intégrent des haut-parleurs
spéciaux pour la voie centrale. Ceux-ci sont dirigés vers
Vintérieur 4 30°, ce qui permet d’obtenir une image sonore
- elaire et unifiée. Vous pouvez ainsi bénéficier d’une
excellente présence sonore sans avoir a raccorder une
enceinte extérieure.
Le systéme de reproduction de I'extréme
grave procure un son de grave comme au
cinéma
Pour vous offrir la méme expérience qu’au cinéma et
reproduire les mémes sons graves dynamiques, les
enceintes gauche et droite ont été concues d’apreés le
systeme ABR (Acoustically-loaded Bass Reflex) (voir
ci-dessous).
Event

Préparatifs
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Deballage
Vérifiez si vous avez bien recu tous les éléments joints
au systéme acoustique.
* Cordon de liaison de 2 m pour les enceintes avant
gauche et droite, 2m(1)
* Cordon de liaison audio (selon le systéme)
SAVA-7 (noir): 2 fiches Cinch x 2 fiches Cinch,
15m(1)
SAVA-7 (blanc): 2 fiches Cinch x minijack stéréo,
1,5 m (1)
* Télécommande infrarouge RM-J7 (1)
* Piles Sony SUM-3 (NS) (2)
Mise en place des piles dans la
téelécommande
Mettez deux piles AA (R6) en place en faisant
correspondre les indications + et - sur les piles avec
celles a l'intérieur du logement des piles. Quand vous
utilisez la télécommande, dirigez-la vers le détecteur
sur l’enceinte gauche.
Key Quand faut-il remplacer les piles
Normalement, les piles durent envirom6 mois.-Quand la
télécommande ne parvient plus a contrdler les
enceintes, remplacez toutes les piles par des neuves.
Remarques
* Ne pas laisser la télécommande dans un endroit
extrémement chaud ou humide.
* Ne pas utiliser ensemble une pile usée et une pile neuve.
* Ne pas exposer le détecteur a la lumiére directe du soleil
ou a un éclairage puissant. La télécommande risquerait de
ne pas fonctionner comme il faut.
* Si vous prévoyez de ne pas utiliser la télécommande
pendant longtemps, enlevez les piles pour éviter toute
corrosion due a une fuite de I’électrolyte.
Utilisation de la télécommande ri
Vous pouvez utiliser les touches ombrées indiquées ci-
dessous pour contrdler les téléviseurs Sony.
Pour Appuyez sur
allumer un téléviseur Sony TV POWER
sélectionner une chaine sur un téléviseur Sony CH +/~
éteindre un téléviseur Sony TV POWER
sélectionner le téléviseur ou le magnétoscope TV/ VIDEO
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Choix de I’emplacement
Pour obtenir un son de grande qualité et une image
sonore exacte avec les enceintes, installez ’enceinte
avec le panneau de commande a gauche du téléviseur
et l'autre enceinte a droite du téléviseur.
Pour obtenir la meilleure image sonore possible,
installez les enceintes gauche et droite 4 1,5 métre (5
pieds) l'une de I’autre et a égale distance du téléviseur.
Pour obtenir un effet surround optimal, asseyez-vous
si possible 4 mi-chemin entre les deux enceintes,
comme indiqué sur l’illustration suivante.
1,5 métre (max) (5 pieds).
Installez les enceintes de sorte qu’elles soient a la
hauteur de votre position d’écoute.
Quand vous installez les enceintes des deux cétés d’un
ordinateur, repliez le pied des enceintes.
5

Préparatifs
Raccordement du systéme acoustique
Cette
section
illustre
la
maniére
de
raccorder
les
enceintes
entre
elles
et
au
téléviseur
ou
magnétoscope.
Enceinte gauche
Téléviseur
Magnétoscope
La fléche — indique le sens du signal.
‘EANERE
Raccordement
des
enceintes
ETAPE
2
gauche
et
droite
Raccordement
a
un
téléviseur
Enceinte
droite
Enceinte
gauche
Si
les
prises
de
sortie
audio
et
vidéo
du
téléviseur
et
du
04
:
magnétoscope
sont
déja
reliées
et
si
le
téléviseur
a
des
prises
stéréo
AUDIO
OUT,
il vous
suffit
de
raccarder
le
systéme
au
téléviseur
comme
indiqué
ci-dessous
pour
pouvoir
bénéficier
du
son
d’ambiance
(surround).
TO SAVA-T RCH
Insérez
la
fiche
a
fond
Pour
débrancher
la
fiche,
Important
dans
le
connecteur.
appuyez
sur
Je
bouton
¢
Réglez
le
volume
du
téléviseur
sur
MIN
(minimum).
tout
en
tirant
sur
la
¢
Sile
téléviseur
a
un
interrupteur
ON/OFF
pour
le
haut-
fiche.
Ne
pas
tirer
sur
le
parleur
interne,
réglez-le
sur
OFF
et
utilisez
le
systeme
cordon.
acoustique
pour
écouter
le
son.
~
Téléviseur
-
Enceinte
gauche
6