Sony SA-VE145 - Manual (Page 2)

Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with your speaker
system, check the following list and take the indicated
measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
There is no sound from the speaker system.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure the volume on the amplifier has
been turned up properly.
•Make sure the program source selector on the
amplifier is set to the proper source.
•Check if headphones are connected. If they
are, disconnect them.
There is distortion in the subwoofer sound
output.
•Check if any sound-enhancing functions
have been activated on the amplifier. If they
have, turn them off.
There is hum or noise in the speaker output.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made.
•Make sure none of the audio components are
positioned too close to the TV set.
The sound has suddenly stopped.
•Make sure all the connections have been
correctly made. Contact between bare
speaker wires at the speaker terminals may
cause a short-circuit.
Specifications
SS-MS145 (Front and surround speakers)
Speaker system Full range, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units 5 .5 × 11 cm, cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power:
100 watts
Sensitivity level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 28 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 76
Ч 162 Ч
106 mm, including front
grille
Mass Approx. 0.8 kg each
SS-CN145 (Center speaker)
Speaker system Full range,
magnetically shielded
Speaker units 5.5 × 11 cm, cone type
Enclosure type Bass reflex
Rated impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power:
100 watts
Sensitivity level 86 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range 28 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 Ч 82 Ч
106 mm, including front
grille
Mass Approx. 1.0 kg
SA-WMS145 (subwoofer)
Speaker system Active subwoofer,
magnetically shielded
Speaker unit Woofer: 20 cm, cone
type
Enclosure type Advanced SAW type
Amplifire section
Continuous RMS power output
100 W(6 ohms,
20 - 250 Hz, 0.8% THD)
Reproduction frequency range
28 Hz - 200 Hz
High frequency cut-off frequency
150 Hz
Inputs
INPUT (input pin jack)
General
Power requirements 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumptions 100 W
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 270 Ч 325 Ч 398
mm, including front
grille
Mass Approx. 10 kg
Supplied accessories
Foot pads (20)
Monaural connecting cord (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)
Speaker connecting cords, 10 m (2)
Speaker connecting cords, 3.5 m (3)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Micro Satellite System
SA-VE145
G F E H
Foot pads
WS-WV10D
(for surround
speaker)
WS-FV10D POWER indicator
POWER LEVEL
MIN MAX
POWER LEVEL
Setting the amplifier
When connecting to an amplifier with internal multi
channel decoders (Dolby Digital, DTS**, etc.), you
should use the setup menus for 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.
Speaker setup
For Set to
Front speakers SMALL
Center speaker SMALL
Surround speakers SMALL
Subwoofer ON (or YES)
If you use the amplifier with adjustable crossover
frequency, it is recommended to select 120 Hz (or close
to this figure) as the crossover frequency for your front,
center, and surround speakers.
** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Listening to the sound (H)
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier. The
volume should be set to minimum before you start
playing the program source.
1 Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.
2 Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The POWER indicator on the subwoofer
lights up green.
3 Play the program source.
Adjusting the sound
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your
sound enjoyment.
Adjusting the subwoofer ( H )
Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to 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.
For the Dolby Pro Logic
If your amplifier is connected internally or externally
with a Dolby Pro Logic processor, you should set the
surround effect mode to “NORMAL” on the amplifier
for your particular speaker system.
For details on the setting procedure, refer to the manual
that was provided with your amplifier.
Setting the speakers
Attaching the speaker pads (D)
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
four corners of the center speaker, front speakers, and
surround speakers.
Setting the center speaker (E)
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set. Make
sure it is completely level.
Setting other speakers (F)
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers,
use the optional WS-FV10D or WS-WV10D speaker
stand (available only in certain countries).
Tip (G)
The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to
about the center of the TV screen.
Foot pads
D