Sony SA-VA15 User Manual

1© 1995 by Sony CorporationSA-VA15Operating instructionsHome TheaterActive Speaker System3-800-386-22(1)

10Home Theater OperationsEnjoying Surround SoundYou can take advantage of the speaker's surroundsound simply by choosing a surround mode accordin

11Home Theater OperationsRESETADJUST +/–TEST TONEREARCENTERBALANCE L/RChanging the displayYou can dim the display, or turn it off, according toyour pr

12Adjusting the SoundAlthough this speaker system's sound quality isalready adjusted. You can change the settings, as youlike, for each surround

13Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of thefollowing difficulties while usingthe speakers, use thistroubleshooting guide to he

14GlossaryCenter modeSpeaker setting to enhance the Dolby ProLogic Surround mode. Select one of thefollowing four center modes according toyour speake

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2CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERS

3TABLE OF CONTENTSOverview 4Getting StartedPrecautions 6Unpacking 6Installing the Speaker Stands 7Choosing the Best Location 7Speaker System Hookups 8

4OverviewThe SA-VA15 is an active home-theater speaker systemincorporating a Dolby Pro Logic decoder and superwoofer speakers. Its design features inc

5OverviewDynamic Bass Roar (DBR) super woofersystem provides theater-like bass soundTo provide a theater-like experience complete withdynamic bass sou

6Getting StartedUnpackingCheck that you received the following items with yourspeaker system:• Front L/R speaker connecting cord, 3.5 m (1)• Rear spe

7Installing the Speaker StandsBe sure to install the supplied speaker stands beforeyou use the speakers.1 Spread a towel, or other soft cloth, over a

8Getting StartedSpeaker System HookupsThis section describes how to connect the speaker system and how to connect your TV or VCR to the speakers.The a

9HCD-VA550LRLR2INOUTFIXEDLINE OUTfront left speakerCDLRLR1INOUTOUTfront left speakerCONTROL SOUTCONTROL SINHCD-VA550 front left speakerSTEP 3 Connecti