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Active Speaker System

SRS-D8

4-277-697-

41

(1)

English

Before operating the system, please 

read this manual thoroughly and retain 

it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric 

shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, 

do not open the cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel 

only.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover 

the ventilation opening of the 

apparatus with newspapers, 

tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not place the naked flame sources 

such as lighted candles on the 

apparatus.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric 

shock, do not expose this apparatus to 

dripping or splashing, and do not place 

objects filled with liquids, such as 

vases, on the apparatus.

Do not install the appliance in a 

confined space, such as a bookcase or 

built-in cabinet.

As the main plug is used to disconnect 

the system from the mains, connect the 

system to an easily accessible AC 

outlet.

Should you notice an abnormality in 

the system, disconnect the main plug 

from the AC outlet immediately.

The system is not disconnected from 

the mains as long as it is connected to 

the AC outlet, even if the system itself 

has been turned off.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or 

modifications not expressly approved 

in this manual could void your 

authority to operate this equipment.

Disposal of Old 

Electrical & Electronic 

Equipment 

(Applicable in the 

European Union and 

other European 

countries with 

separate collection systems)

Precautions

On safety

The nameplate is located on the 

bottom exterior of the left speaker.

  Before operating the system, be sure 

that the operating voltage of the 

system is identical to that of your 

local power supply.

Where purchased Operating voltage

Australia/New 

Zealand/Taiwan

120 V – 240 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

Other countries/

regions

100 V – 240 V AC, 

50/60 Hz

  Use only the supplied AC power 

adaptor.

On operation

  Should any solid object or liquid fall 

into the system, have the system 

checked by qualified personnel 

before operating it any further. 

  Although the satellite speakers are 

magnetically shielded, the subwoofer 

is not, so do not leave recorded 

tapes, watches, personal credit cards, 

or floppy disks with magnetic 

coding in front of the system for an 

extended period of time.

On placement

  Do not set the system in an inclined 

position.

  Do not leave the system in a location 

near heat sources, or in a place 

subject to direct sunlight, excessive 

dust, moisture, rain or mechanical 

shock.

On cleaning

Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner 

to clean the cabinet.

If the TV picture or monitor 

display is magnetically 

distorted when placed near 

this system

Although the satellite speakers are 

magnetically shielded, the subwoofer is 

not, and there may be cases that the 

picture on some TV sets/personal 

computers may become magnetically 

distorted. In such a case, turn off the 

power of the TV set/personal 

computer once, and after 15 to 30 

minutes turn it on again. In the case of 

a personal computer, take appropriate 

measures such as data storage before 

turning off.

If no improvement is apparent, locate 

the system farther away from the TV 

set/personal computer.

If you have any questions or problems 

concerning this system that are not 

covered in this manual, please consult 

your nearest Sony dealer.

Identifying parts 

(See fig. 

)

  Left speaker (front)

  Power indicator

 

 (power) button

  BASS (bass) control

  VOLUME (volume) control

  TREBLE (treble) control

  Subwoofer (front)

  Grey plug

  Right speaker (front)

  Red plug

  Left speaker (rear)

  PHONES (headphones) jack

  INPUT 1 (Stereo mini) jack

  INPUT 2 R jack

  INPUT 2 L jack

  Red mark

  Rch (right speaker) jack

  SUBWOOFER (subwoofer) 

jack

  DC IN 18V jack

Power Sources  

(See fig. 

)

Connect the AC power adaptor 

to the DC IN 18V jack.

Notes on the AC power adaptor

  Use only the supplied AC power 

adaptor. To avoid damaging the 

system do not use any other AC 

power adaptor.

  Polarity of the plug

  Plug the AC power adaptor into a 

nearby AC output. In the case of a 

problem, unplug from the AC outlet 

immediately.

  Do not place the AC power adaptor 

on a bookshelf or in a confined 

place, such as a cabinet.

  To avoid fire or electric shock do not 

use the AC power adaptor in a place 

subject to liquid or moisture. 

Furthermore, do not place liquid-

filled vessels, such as vases, etc., on 

the AC power adaptor.

  The supplied AC power cord is only 

for this system. Do not use with any 

other device.

Hooking up the 

system (See fig. 

)

1

  Connect the red plug of the 

right speaker to the jack 
marked in red, and the grey 
plug of the subwoofer to the 
SUBWOOFER jack on the rear of 
the left speaker.

2

  Connect the system to a source 

device.

Refer to the operating instructions 

supplied with each connected 

device for details.

When the system is connected 

to the monaural jack of a 

source device

The sound may not come through the 

right speaker.

Notes

If connecting the system via a 

device with a built-in radio or tuner, 

radio broadcasts or TV sound may 

not be received, or sensitivity may 

be reduced significantly.

 If the PC volume adjustment (master 

volume, WAV volume, etc.) is low, sound 

may be insufficient. If so, turn up the 

sound of the PC. For details on volume 

adjustment on your PC, refer to its 

operating instructions.

 Make sure the connection of the stereo 

mini plug and the jack of the source device 

is made properly. (See fig. 

)

 Make sure the left speaker is properly 

connected to the right speaker and 

subwoofer. If you connect incorrectly, low 

tone may not be produced by the 

subwoofer, or the sound of the right 

speaker may be distorted. Discontinue use, 

as malfunction may result.

 Be sure to lower the volume of the source 

device (PC, TV, etc.) and turn off the 

system when removing the audio cable 

from the source device. If you remove the 

audio cable while the source device (PC, 

TV, etc.) is working, the equipment or your 

ears may be damaged by unexpected loud 

sound. 

Listening to the 

sound

First, turn down the volume on this 

system. When connecting the system 

to the headphones output, turn down 

the volume of the source device.

1

  Press the 

 button to turn on.

The power indicator lights up.

2

  Start playback of the source 

device.

3

  Adjust the volume.

VOLUME control: Adjusts the 

overall volume.

BASS control: Adjusts the low tone. 

Set the bass volume to an 

undistorted level to prevent system 

damage.

TREBLE control: Adjusts the high 

tone.

To turn off the system

Press the 

 button. The power 

indicator goes off.

To use the headphones/

earphones

Connect them to the PHONES jack.

Notes

 If the source device has a bass boost 

function or equalizer function, set to off. If 

these functions are on, sound may be 

distorted.

 If headphones/earphones are connected, 

the bass and treble control function does 

not work.

 If the system volume, bass and treble level 

is high, depending on the volume setting 

of the connected device or the volume 

setting of the software on PC, speaker 

sound may be muted. This is caused by the 

protection circuit, and not a malfunction. 

Turn down the volume, bass and treble 

accordingly, in this case.

About the Auto 

Power function

If no signal is input for about 25 

minutes or more, the system turns off 

automatically. When the 

 button is in 

the ON (pushed) position and a signal 

is input, the system turns on 

automatically.

This function may not work depending 

on how the system is used.

Notes

 If the input signal level is too low, the 

system will not turn on automatically.

 If a device that generates microwaves, such 

as a mobile phone, is nearby, the system 

may be turned on unintentionally by the 

device.

 If a mobile phone is connected to the 

system, the system may be turned on 

unintentionally by noise or an incoming 

call. When connecting a mobile phone, 

turn on/off the system manually by the  

 button.

 The system may not turn off automatically 

because of received noise, depending on 

the source device.

 If no device is connected, the system may 

not turn off automatically, or it may turn 

on unintentionally.

 The beginning of the input signal may not 

be heard, depending on the input signal 

level.

 Until the system receives an input signal 

and turns on automatically, no sound will 

be heard.

 When leaving the system unattended, press 

the 

 button to OFF to prevent 

malfunction.

 If the power is turned off automatically, the 

 button remains in the ON (pushed) 

position, but the power indicator turns off.  

The system will turn on again 

automatically when an input signal is 

received, and the power indicator will turn 

on.  

You can manually turn on again by turning 

the system off and then on again.

Troubleshooting

Should you experience any problems 

with your speaker system, check the 

following list and take the suggested 

measures. Also refer to the operating 

instructions supplied with each 

connected device for details about 

connection. If the problem persists, 

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

No sound / Low sound level

  Check that both this system and the 

source device are turned on.

  Turn up the volume of the system.

  Turn up the volume of the source 

device as high as possible before the 

onset of distortion. For details on 

volume adjustment, refer to the 

operating instructions supplied with 

the device.

  Make sure all connections have been 

correctly made. If the audio cable 

(stereo mini) (supplied) is connected 

to the audio out jack, the sound level 

may be low. Connect to the 

headphones (stereo-mini) jack, in 

this case.

  If the mute function of the volume 

adjustment of your PC is set, cancel 

it.

  Check if headphones are connected. 

If they are, disconnect them.

  Disconnect the audio cable from the 

system and PC or source device, 

then firmly reconnect.

  Ensure that your PC sound balance 

is set to the center.

  If the source device is connected to 

both the INPUT 1 (Stereo mini) and 

INPUT 2 jacks, volume may be 

attenuated. In this case, disconnect 

either one of the jacks.

Distorted sound

  Turn down the volume of the source 

device to the point where the sound 

is no longer distorted. For details on 

volume adjustment, refer to the 

operating instructions supplied with 

the device.

  If the source device has a bass boost 

function, set it to off.

  Turn down the volume of the 

system. 

  Make sure all connections have been 

correctly made. If an audio cable for 

the audio out jack (not supplied) is 

connected to the headphones 

(stereo-mini) jack, sound may be 

distorted. Connect to the audio out 

jack, in this case.

There is hum or noise in the 

system output.

  Make sure all connections have been 

correctly made.

  Make sure no audio devices are 

positioned too close to the TV set.

There is noise in the sound 

from a PC.

If the source device is a PC, connect 

the audio cable (stereo mini) 

(supplied) to the headphone jack of the 

main unit of the PC, not to the 

monitor of the PC.

The sound comes through only 

one satellite speaker.

If connecting the system to the 

monaural jack of a source device, the 

sound may come through only one 

satellite speaker.

When connected to a TV, the 

system does not turn off 

automatically.

If the audio cable (stereo mini) 

(supplied) is connected to the 

headphone jack of the TV, the Auto 

Power function may not work 

depending on the TV model. In this 

case, disconnect the audio cable, and 

then connect the audio out jack of the 

TV and the INPUT 2 jack of this 

system with a suitable audio cable (not 

supplied).

TV startup sound is heard from 

the system.

When listening to TV sound, turn on 

the power of the TV first, and then 

turn the system on.

Specifications

Speaker section

Speaker system 

 

Satellite speaker: 60 mm, full 

range, magnetically shielded 

Subwoofer: 160 mm

Enclosure type 

 

Satellite speaker: Closed 

Subwoofer: Bass reflex

Impedance 

 

Satellite speaker: 8 Ω 

Subwoofer: 3.6 Ω

Amplifier section

Reference output power 

 

Satellite speaker: 15 W +  

15 W (10% T.H.D., 1 kHz,  

8 Ω) 

Subwoofer: 30 W (10% T.

H.D., 100 Hz, 3.6 Ω)

Input 

Stereo mini jack × 1 

RCA jack × 1

Input impedance 

 

6 kΩ (at 1 kHz)

Output 

Stereo mini jack × 1 

(PHONES)

General

Power 

DC 18 V (supplied AC 

power adaptor)

Dimensions (w/h/d) 

 

Satellite speaker: Approx.  

109 × 212 × 140 mm 

 

Subwoofer: Approx.  

240 × 310 × 318 mm

Mass 

Left speaker: Approx. 650 g 

Right speaker: Approx. 600 g 

Subwoofer: Approx. 4,000 g

Supplied accessories 

AC power adaptor (1)

AC power cord* (1)

Audio cable with stereo mini plug 

(approx. 1.0 m) (1)

Operating Instructions (1)

* The supplied AC power cord is only for this 

system. Do not use with any other device.

Design and specifications are subject 

to change without notice.

Operating Instructions

使用說明書

©2011   Sony Corporation  Printed in China

AC power adaptor (supplied)

to wall outlet

to DC IN 18V jack

Left speaker (rear)

AC power cord (supplied)

Left speaker (rear)

Subwoofer (rear)

to SUBWOOFER jack

Right speaker (rear)

to Rch jack 

(red mark)

TV, DVD player, PC, etc.

Audio out

Audio cable  

(not supplied)

PC, Portable audio player, etc.

Headphones (stereo mini)

Audio cable (stereo mini) (supplied)

Summary of Contents for SRS-D8

Page 1: ...Active Speaker System SRS D8 4 277 697 41 1 Operating Instructions 使用說明書 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...speaker rear AC power cord supplied Left speaker rear Subwoofer rear to SUBWOOFER jack Right speaker rear to Rch jack red mark TV DVD player PC etc Audio out Audio cable not supplied PC Portable audio player etc Headphones stereo mini Audio cable stereo mini supplied ...

Page 3: ...er is not so do not leave recorded tapes watches personal credit cards or floppy disks with magnetic coding in front of the system for an extended period of time On placement Do not set the system in an inclined position Do not leave the system in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust moisture rain or mechanical shock On cleaning Do not use alcohol be...

Page 4: ... accordingly in this case About the Auto Power function If no signal is input for about 25 minutes or more the system turns off automatically When the button is in the ON pushed position and a signal is input the system turns on automatically This function may not work depending on how the system is used Notes If the input signal level is too low the system will not turn on automatically If a devi...

Page 5: ...connected to the headphone jack of the TV the Auto Power function may not work depending on the TV model In this case disconnect the audio cable and then connect the audio out jack of the TV and the INPUT 2 jack of this system with a suitable audio cable not supplied TV startup sound is heard from the system When listening to TV sound turn on the power of the TV first and then turn the system on S...

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