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SRS-A57 3-044-671-11 ES(1)

SRS-A57  3-044-671-11 ES(1)

3-044-671-11 (1)

Precautions

• Operate the system only on 15 V DC.

For AC operation, use only the supplied AC power
adaptor.  Do not use any other AC power adaptor.

• After operating the system with the AC power

adaptor, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the
wall outlet if the system is not to be used for an
extended period of time.   The POWER switch on
the system does not turn the AC power adaptor off.

• Do not open the cabinet.  Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

• 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.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the

system, disconnect the AC power adaptor and have
the system checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

• Do not use alcohol, benzine or thinner to clean the

cabinet.

• Although this system is magnetically shielded, do

not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal credit
cards or floppy disks using magnetic coding in
front of the system for an extended period of time.

If the TV picture or monitor display is
magnetically distorted

Although this system is magnetically shielded, there
may be cases that the picture on some TV sets/
personal computer sets may become magnetically
distorted.  In such a case, turn off the power of the TV
set/personal computer set once, and after 15 to 30
minutes turn it on again.  For the personal computer
set, take the appropriate measures such as data
storage before turning it off.

When there seems to be no improvement, 

locate

the system further away from the TV set/personal
computer set.  Furthermore, be sure not to place
objects in which magnets are attached or used near
the TV set/personal computer set, such as audio
racks, TV stands, toys etc. These may cause magnetic
distortion to the picture due to their interaction with
the system.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system that are not covered in this manual,
please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Owner’s Record

The model number and the serial number are located
on the bottom of the unit.   Record the model number
and the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SRS-A57
Serial No. 

Specifications

Amplifier section

Power output

5 W + 5 W  10% THD,
500 Hz – 1 kHz, 4 ohms
using with the supplied AC power
adaptor

Input impedance

4.7 kilohms (at 1 kHz)

Speaker section

System

Full-range bass reflex type

Speaker unit

Full-range (magnetically shielded):
ø 65 mm (2 

5

/

8

 in.)

Nominal impedance

4 ohms

Rated input power

5 W

General

Power requirement

DC 15 V jack accepts the supplied AC
power adaptor (left speaker only)

© 2000 Sony Corporation  

Printed in Malaysia

SRS-A57

Active Speaker
System

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Manual de instrucciones

Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual
detenidamente y consérvelo para futuras referencias.

Inputs

Input cord

left: stereo miniplug (1.5 m)
right: monaural miniplug (1.0 m)

Dimensions

Approx. 112 

×

 190 

×

 125 mm (w/h/d)

(4 

1

/

2

 

×

 7 

1

/

2

 

×

 5 in.)

Mass

Left speaker: Approx. 545 g (1 lb 3 oz.),
Right speaker: Approx. 465 g (1 lb)

Supplied accessory

AC power adaptor (1)

Optional accessories

Plug adaptor PC-236HG
Connecting cord RK-G138HG

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

The CE mark on the unit is valid only for products
marketed in the European Union.

Features

The Sony SRS-A57 is a compact-size speaker system
with a built-in power amplifier.  This system can be
connected to a Discman, WALKMAN

 headphone

stereo, personal computer, etc.
• The magnetically shielded speakers should have

little effect on a TV screen or recorded tapes, etc.
when placed close to them.

• MEGA BASS, IBB (Intelligent Bass Boost) circuit

enables you to obtain powerful bass, regardless of
the sound volume.

• Power output of 5 W + 5 W
• The “dynamic sound duct” assures a rich and

powerful bass.

WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony
Corporation.

Connections

Connect the left speaker to the source equipment.

When the system is connected to a monaural jack of a
radio, etc., the sound may only come through the left
speaker.  In such a case, use the optional Sony plug
adaptor PC-236HG.
The sound will come through both speakers.

To connect to a stereo phone-type
headphones jack

Use the optional Sony RK-G138HG connecting cord.

Note on the AC power adaptor

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor.  Do not use
any other AC power adaptor.

How to Use

Power Source

Polarity of the plug

to a headphones jack
(stereo mini jack)

to R OUT jack of
the left speaker

Right speaker (Rear)

Left speaker (Rear)

1

Press the POWER switch (

$

 ON).

The POWER indicator lights up.

2

Adjust the VOLUME control.

Listening to the sound through the built-in amplifier

POWER
indicator

Left speaker (Front)

Right speaker (Front)

WALKMAN is a registered
trademark of Sony Corporation.

Discman, WALKMAN

,

etc.

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.

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.

to AUDIO OUT

Personal computer

to DC IN 15 V jack

Left speaker (Rear)

to a wall outlet

AC power adaptor
(supplied)

The mains power source is required when the system
is used.

Turn off the MEGA BASS (Walkman, Discman, etc.)
function as it may cause sound distortion.

After listening, press the POWER switch (

4

 OFF).

The POWER indicator goes off.

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