Sony SS-AR1 - Manual (Page 3)

Setting the speakers
Speaker placement is one of the most important factors in obtaining high quality
sound. Observe the following when placing your speakers to obtain full
advantage of the speaker characteristics.
 Set up your speaker system on a hard, flat floor.
 Place the speaker system near a hard wall with its back about 50 cm (20 in)
away from the wall.
 Place the right and left speakers in similar acoustic environments.
 Place the speaker system so that the tweeters are at the same height as your
ears when you are seated.
 Place each of the speakers at the apex of an isosceles triangle.
If you cannot place the speakers wide enough apart, turn the speakers slightly
outward. Likewise, if the speakers must be placed more than 2 meters (80 in)
apart, turn them slightly inward for more effective stereo sound.
Do not place the speakers in the following locations
 In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight
 In places subject to excessive dust and dirt
 In places subject to high humidity
 Near source components (CD, record players, etc.)
 Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc.)
The speakers are not magnetically shielded. Keep magnetic cards away from
the speakers to avoid damaging the cards.
 Near televisions
The speakers are not magnetically shielded. Therefore, if you use the speakers
near CRT-based televisions, color shading occurs on the television screen.
Left speaker
Right speaker
45 - 60°
Listening
position
E
D
C
B B
A
A : Shorter than (B).
B : Equalize the distance of the
left/right speakers to the
listening position.
C : More than 50 cm (20 in)
D : More than 50 cm (20 in)
E : More than 1 m (40 in)
Connecting to the amplifier
Before connecting, turn off the amplifier
Connect the right speaker terminals to the right speaker terminals of the
amplifier, and connect the left speaker terminals to the left speaker terminals of
the amplifier.
Connect them as shown below.
Right speaker
Amplifier
Left speaker
Speaker cables (not supplied) Speaker cables (not supplied)
Notes on usage
 Do not touch the diaphragm of each speaker unit.
 The color and appearance (grain patterns) may vary among the enclosures
because natural wood is used. Depending on lighting conditions, the
enclosures may look different, but this does not indicate damage.
 Do not put any object or your hand into either of the ducts (upper or lower)
located on the rear of the enclosure.
 If there is a foreign object in the duct, do not attempt to take it out by yourself.
Please consult your nearest dealer.
 The spikes are made in screw form. Make sure that the spikes are not loose. If
they are loose, tighten them up by turning each spike clockwise.
*1 Before attaching the grille frame, confirm its correct mounting orientation. When
attaching, press above the locating lugs to firmly secure it. After the grille frame is
secured in place, check to ensure that the locating lugs are still properly seated in
their detents. Attaching the grille frames is recommended even when not using the
speakers in order to protect them from damage. The speakers can be enjoyed with
the grille frames attached, but superior performance can be achieved by removing
the grille frames. When removing the grille frame, take care not to bend or distort its
shape excessively.
*2 The lower duct on the rear is located slightly to the right of the center.
Precautions
To turn an amplifier or a source component on/off
Set the volume of the amplifier to the minimum.
If the bass cannot be heard or the spatial location of instruments are
indefinite
Make sure to connect the speaker cables, matching +/– to the appropriate
speaker terminals.
Cleaning of the enclosure
 Do not use any type of neutral detergent, benzene, or alcohol because they
may damage the surface finish of the enclosure.
 To maintain the fine gloss of the enclosure for a long time, gently wipe off dust
using a soft brush or feather duster, and then wipe the enclosure with the
supplied cleaning cloth. (Do not use any type of abrasive material.)
 Wipe smudges such as fingerprints with the supplied cleaning cloth carefully.
 When the smudges are hard to remove, wipe them off with a soft cloth soaked
in soapy water, which has been wrung dry.
 Make sure not to damage the enclosure.
 The cleaning cloth is washable and can be used repeatedly.
To avoid damaging the speakers
Do not disassemble or modify the speaker units, network circuits, or the
enclosure.
To avoid damaging the circuit
Do not input the following signals continuously.
 FM inter-station noise
 High-frequency signals of electronic instruments
 High-frequency signals generated by the fast-forward and rewind modes of a
tape recorder
Specifications
Speaker system 3-way 4-driver speaker system, Bass reflex
Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 in), corn type (2)
Midrange: 130 mm (5.25 in), corn type (1)
Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in), dome type (1)
Rated impedance 4 ohms
Maximum input power 200 watts
Sensitivity
88 dB (2.83 V/m)
Frequency response 28 Hz - 60,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 320 Ч 1,080 Ч 490 mm
(12 5/8 Ч 42 5/8 Ч 19 3/8 in)
Mass Approx. 57 kg (126 lb)
Supplied accessories Cleaning cloth (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.