Sony SA-VA1 - Manual (Page 4)

Overview
The SA-VAl is a home-theater active speaker system incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic* decoder and super woofer speakers. This
all-in-one, "Tail-boy" style speaker system features a freestanding tower design styled to match your iV. Other design features
include easy connection to your video equipment and easy operation with the supplied remote commander, ensuring
maximum enjoyment of the true home theater sound this system provides.
Enhanced theater mode speaker system
The front speakers come with built-in center-channel
speakers to provide true Dolby Pro Logic surround sound
without the need for complicated s)rstem settings. This
"enhanced theater mode speaker system" provides a clear
center-signal sound image for accurate reproduction of
centrally positioned sounds such as dialogue.
Furthermore, by using the supplied rear speakers, you can
obtain full surround sound that gives you the feeling of
being in the movie itself. See "Enhanced theater mode
speaker system" on the facing page for details.
DBR (Dynamic Bass Roar) super woofer system
To provide truly dynamic bass sound for full movie
enjoyment, the SA-VAl uses SAW (Super Acoustically-
loaded Woofer) type super woofers in the front speaker
system. See "SAW (Super Acoustically-loaded Woofer)" on
the facing page for details.
100-watt multi-drive amplifier system
The SA-VAl uses five ampliflers to independently drive the
super woofers, center channel tweeters, front left and right
speakers and rear speakers, achieving excellent sound
separation.
Easy connection
The SA-VAl speaker system is designed for easy
connections, including fast, one-touch connectors to connect
front speakers and simple push-terminals to connect rear
speakers with the front left speaker. You can also connect
your TV simply with an audio connecting cord.
Easy operation
The simple, logical key layout of the supplied remote
commander and the built-in operation panel on the left front
speaker result in much easier operations than conventional
AV systems.
Automatic power mode switching
Press the POWER switch and the SA-VAl enters READY
mode. In this mode, the SA-VAl turns on automatically
whenever an audio signal is input from a program source. If
the audio signal is cut off, the SA-VAl's display
automatically turns off after about 30 seconds, and after
another two and a half minutes the SA-VAl returns to
READY mode.
Three types of surround sound modes
— DOLBY, HALL and SIMULATED
Enjoy any of these surround sound modes provided by the
SA-VAl (see page 10 for detaik).
Four DOLBY PRO LOGIC modes using an external
amplified center speaker
Four DOLBY PRO L(5 g 1C modes are available when an
amplified center speaker k connected to the left speaker's
CENTER OUT jack (see page 14).
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or
more of the following patents: U.S number 3,959,590;
Canadian numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877. "Dolby","Pro
Logic" and the double-D symbol □□ are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.