Micro Satellite
System
4-226-697-11(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
SA-VE315
SA-VE312
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your
Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SA-VE315/VE312
Serial No.
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ES
2GB
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
USA
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
CAUTION
Use of this applicance with some systems may
present a shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any
units which have the following marking located
near output.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS ENERGY!
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3GB
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for SA-VE315 and SA-VE312, Sony Micro Satellite Systems.
Differences between the systems
· SA-VE315
The SA-VE315 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two rear
speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony DigitCinema Sound, Dolby*
Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital (AC-3), and is thus geared towards the enjoyment of movies.
· SA-VE312
Consisting of two front speakers and one subwoofer, the SA-VE312 is suited for the enjoyment
of music.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY, the double-D symbol ;, "PRO LOGIC" and
"Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SA-VE315 only."
Table of Contents
Hooking up the system ......................... 4
Positioning the speakers ........................ 7
Listening to the sound ........................... 8
Adjusting the sound .............................. 8
Precautions ............................................ 10
Troubleshooting ................................... 11
Specifications ........................................ 11
4GB
Hooking up the system
Connectthespeakersystemtothespeakeroutputterminalsofanamplifier.
Makesurepowertoallcomponents(includedthesubwoofer)isturnedoffbeforestartingthe
hook-up.
Hookup A (for SA-VE315)
This configuration is used when the amplifier is connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or
othervideodevices.
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Front (Right)
Subwoofer
Center
Front (Left)
Rear (Left)
Rear (Right)
Amplifier
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Hookup B (for SA-VE315)
Trythisconfigurationinsteadof"HookupA"inthefollowingsituations:
-- Whentherearenojacksontheamplifierforasubwoofer.
-- Whenyouwantastrongerbasssoundfromthesubwoofer.
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Front (Right)
Subwoofer
Center
Front (Left)
Rear (Left)
Rear (Right)
Amplifier