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Adjusting the Sound 

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Although this speaker system‘s sound quality is
already adjusted, you can change the settings, as you
like, for each surround mode individually. The
following settings remain stored in their respective
surround mode until you change them.

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1

Playback a program and choose a surround mode.

2

Make the following sound adjustments according
to your preference and/or the type of program
you are watching.

Adjusting the Volume with the
Sony TV Remote

Set the VOLUME SYNCHRO switch on the front
speaker (left) to ON. You can then adjust the volume
with the TV remote supplied with your Sony
television. In this case, set the TV internal speakers to
“OFF.”

Note

This function only operates with a Sony TV. You cannot
control the volume of this speaker system with a TV remote
from another manufacturer.

In the following cases, set the VOLUME SYNCHRO
switch to OFF

• When your television is made by Sony but you

cannot switch the internal speakers off.

• When you do not wish to adjust the volume of this

speaker system with the TV remote.

If your television is a Sony XBR

2

 or Sony Projection

TV
(For U.S.A. and Canadian customers only)

If your Sony XBR

2

 series TV or Projection TV is

compatible with the SAVA series speakers, you can
make a setting on the TV so that you can control the
speakers with the TV remote. Set the VOLUME
SYNCHRO switch on the front speaker (left) to OFF.
Set the TV internal speakers to “VA SPEAKER” or
“SAVA SP.” (See the operating instructions supplied
with your model.) Using the supplied TV remote, you
can adjust the speaker volume, surround mode, and
super woofer mode.

Home Theater Operations

To

press

* SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 provides powerful bass

sound ideal for movies. SUPER WOOFER MODE 2 is
a more subtle effect designed for music.

** Since BALANCE L and R control sound from the

front speakers, they have little effect on DOLBY PRO
LOGIC when the source software has a high
proportion of center-channel sound.

The sound adjustment is stored in the selected
surround mode.

To restore the factory settings

1

Choose a surround mode.

2

Press RESET after pressing either SUPER WOOFER
MODE 1, 2 or OFF, S./–, BASS +/–,
/–, or BALANCE L/R.

select the super woofer
mode

adjust the bass level

adjust the treble level

adjust the balance

SUPER WOOFER MODE
1, 2 or OFF*

BASS + or –

or –

BALANCE L or R**

front speaker (left)

S. or –

adjust the super woofer
level

S./–

/–

SUPER WOOFER
MODE (1, 2, OFF)

BALANCE
L/R

BASS +/–

Summary of Contents for SAVA-27

Page 1: ...3 860 339 12 1 1997 by Sony Corporation Home Theater Active Speaker System Operating Instructions SAVA 27 ...

Page 2: ...n the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No SAVA 27 Serial No For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid f...

Page 3: ...akers You can enjoy five different types of surround sound accommodating a variety of program sources with a simple setup About This Manual Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the left speaker You can also use the controls on the remote if they have the same or similar names as thos...

Page 4: ...r normal use the batteries should last for about 6 months When the remote no longer operates the speakers replace both batteries with new ones Notes Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses Doing so may cause a malfunction If you do not use the remote for an extende...

Page 5: ...F70 Wireless Speaker System optional for the rear speakers connect the transmitter supplied with the SA IF70 system to this connector For details refer to the Operating Instructions provided with the SA IF70 system The arrow ç indicates signal flow STEP 1 Connecting the front speakers R ch SPEAKER OUTPUT R ch SPEAKER INPUT To disconnect pull the connector out while pressing the release tab Never p...

Page 6: ... AUDIO OUT jack or no AUDIO OUT jacks Connect the speaker system directly to your VCR or cable box The following connections suppress noise from the TV and let you enjoy high quality sound 1 Connect your VCR or cable box to the 1 IN jacks on the front speaker left 2 Connect your TV to the 1 OUT jacks on the front speaker left Make sure you use the 1 or 2 IN jacks that correspond to the VIDEO IN ja...

Page 7: ...he front speaker left lights red front speaker left front speaker left front speaker left Audio Component Hookups Since this speaker system incorporates its own internal amplifier and preamplifier you can also connect an audio component such as a CD player R L L R 2 IN OUT OUT Note Do not connect an amplified audio source The combined amplification from the component and the speaker s internal amp...

Page 8: ...Getting Started Center channel tweeters Left channel speaker Center channel woofer Right channel speaker Center channel woofer Super woofer Rear speakers Super woofer Choosing the Best Location To obtain high sound quality and a proper sound image from the front speakers place the speaker with the built in operation panel to the left of your TV and the other to the right of your TV so that the cen...

Page 9: ...tart playback from the VCR z If you press POWER when the speakers are on The speakers switch to the standby mode the ON READY indicator goes off and the auto power on off function takes no effect In this case press POWER once more and wait until the ON READY indicator changes to red Note If you are using this speaker system connected to an HCD VA550 depending on the mode of operation the auto powe...

Page 10: ... LOGIC THEATER HALL STADIUM GAME SUR OFF recent movies concerts music sports old movies monaural TV programs video games education news r r r r r r r r r r r 1 Press POWER The ON READY indicator lights green and the speakers turn on 2 Press INPUT 1 or 2 on the remote or INPUT on the operation panel to select the program source For example if you connected your VCR to the 1 IN jacks select INPUT 1 ...

Page 11: ...adjust the settings individually for PRO LOGIC THEATER HALL STADIUM and GAME Note The delay time cannot be adjusted in PRO LOGIC 3CH mode 1 Select any surround mode 2 Playback a program 3 Press DELAY on the remote once to display the current delay time 4 Press DELAY a few times to choose the delay time you prefer either 15 20 or 30 ms The factory setting is 20 ms The delay time adjustment for the ...

Page 12: ...Canadian customers only If your Sony XBR2 series TV or Projection TV is compatible with the SAVA series speakers you can make a setting on the TV so that you can control the speakers with the TV remote Set the VOLUME SYNCHRO switch on the front speaker left to OFF Set the TV internal speakers to VA SPEAKER or SAVA SP See the operating instructions supplied with your model Using the supplied TV rem...

Page 13: ...er channel signal to the EXTERNAL CENTER SPEAKER terminals CENTER SPEAKER INTERNAL EXTERNAL o O Connecting an external center speaker lets you choose from 4 different Dolby Pro Logic Surround center modes NORMAL WIDE 3 CH 3 Channel logic or PHANTOM Use the NORMAL or WIDE mode For details on Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound see page 15 1 Press SURROUND on the front speaker left to choose PRO LOGIC PR...

Page 14: ... EXTERNAL You connected an external center speaker but the Dolby Pro Logic Surround center mode is set to PHANTOM You connected an external center speaker but the CENTER SPEAKER button on the rear panel is set to INTERNAL Severe hum or noise is heard Move the connecting cord away from any transformers or motors and least 3 meters 10 feet from any fluorescent lights Specifications Audio Power Speci...

Page 15: ...ll room or close to your listening position and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or apart from your listening position Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoding system of Dolby Surround sound standardized in TV programs and movies Compared with the former Dolby Surround system Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves sound image by using four separate channels off screen audio effects on...

Page 16: ... D Delay time 11 15 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 8 10 15 center mode 13 15 Dolby Surround sound 15 E F G External center speaker 13 H I J K L M Hookups audio components 7 AC power cords 7 speakers 5 TV VCRs 6 N O NORMAL mode 13 15 P Q PHANTOM mode 13 15 R Remote 4 10 11 12 S Speakers connection 5 placement 8 Speaker volume 11 Surround sound 10 11 12 T Test tone 11 3 CH LOGIC mode 13 15 Troubleshooting...

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