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Front (Left)

Surround (Right)

Surround (Left)

Amplifier

3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)

10 m
(32.8 ft.)

10 m
(32.8 ft.)

3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)

3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)

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2004 Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia

 English

Hooking up the system

Connect the speaker system to the speaker output
terminals of an amplifier.
Make sure power to all components (included the
subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up.

Hookup

A

Usually, connect by this method.
This configuration is used when the amplifier is
connected to a DVD player, LD player, VCR or other
video devices.

Hookup

B

Try this configuration instead of “Hookup

A

” when

there are no jacks on the amplifier for a subwoofer.
An optional specified speaker cord (2.5 m 

×

 2)(8.2 ft. 

× 2

)

is necessary when connecting this way.

Notes (

C

)

• Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (–) terminals on

the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus (+)
and minus (–) terminals on the amplifier.

• Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals

securely as loose screws may become a source of noise.

• Make sure all connections are firm.  Contact between

bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause
a short-circuit.

• For details regarding the connections on the amplifier

side, refer to the manual that was provided with your
amplifier.

Tip

Black or black striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and
should be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals.

About this manual

The SA-VE367T is a 7.1 channel speaker system
consisting of two front speakers, two surround speakers,
two surround back speakers, one center speaker, and one
subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital Cinema Sound,
Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby Digital etc., and is thus
geared towards the enjoyment of movies.

* “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of

Dolby Laboratories.

Precautions

On safety

• Before operating the system, be sure that the operating

voltage of the system is identical with that of your local
power supply.

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source

(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the system from the wall outlet if it is not to be

used for an extended period of time.  To disconnect the
cord, pull the cord by grasping the plug.  Never pull
the cord itself.

• Should any liquid or solid object fall into the system,

unplug the system’s power cord and have the system
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified

service shop.

On operation

• Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous

wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the
system.

• If the polarity of the speaker connections are not

correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of
the various instruments obscure.

• Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker

terminals may result in a short-circuit.

• Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid

damaging the speaker system.

• The speaker grille cannot be removed.  Do not attempt

to remove the grille on the speaker system.  If you try
to remove it, you may damage the speaker.

The volume level should not be turned up to
the point of distortion.

If you encounter color irregularity on a
nearby TV screen

This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it
to be installed near a TV set.  However, color
irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV
sets.

If color irregularity is observed...

c

Turn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to
30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

c

Place the speakers further away from the TV set.

If howling occurs

Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the
amplifier.

On placement

• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:

— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight

• Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially

treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining
or discoloration may result.

On cleaning

Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a mild detergent solution or water.  Do
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your
speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Micro Satellite Speaker System

SA-VE367T

4-

4-255-820-11(2)

 WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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!

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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-VE367T

Serial No. 

ENERGY STAR

® 

is a U.S. registered mark.

As ENERGY STAR

® 

Partner, Sony

Corporation has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Adjusting the subwoofer (

K

)

1

Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to best suit your
preference according to the program
source.

2

Select the phase polarity.

Use the PHASE selector to select the phase
polarity.

3

Set BASS-BOOST to MIN.

Rotate BASS-BOOST according to the
output level that you prefer. Some
material is recorded with strong emphasis
on bass sounds, which may be accessive in
some cases. If this happens, rotate BASS-
BOOST towards minimum.

Notes

• Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may

cause distortion in the subwoofer.  If such distortion
occurs, turn off those functions.

• To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the

subwoofer volume too high.

• If the sound distorts when you turn on the bass

reinforcement from your amplifier (such as DBFB,
GROOVE, the graphic equalizer, etc.), turn down the
bass reinforcement and adjust the level.

• Do not turn the volume of the subwoofer to maximum.

Doing so may weaken the bass sound. Moreover,
extraneous noise may be heard.

• Selecting NORMAL or REVERSE with the PHASE

selector reverses the polarity and may provide better
bass reproduction in certain listening environments
(depending on the type of front speakers, the position
of the subwoofer and the adjustment of the BASS-
BOOST. It may also change the expansion and
tightness of sound, and effect the feeling of the sound
field. Select the setting that provides the sound you
prefer when listening in your normal listening position.

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with your speaker
system, check the following list and take the indicated
measures.  If the problem persists, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.

There is no sound from the speaker system.

•Make sure all the connections have been

correctly made.

•Make sure the volume on the amplifier has

been turned up properly.

•Make sure the program source selector on the

amplifier is set to the proper source.

•Check if headphones are connected.  If they

are, disconnect them.

There is distortion in the subwoofer sound
output.

•Check if any sound-enhancing functions have

been activated on the amplifier.  If they have,
turn them off.

There is hum or noise in the speaker output.

•Make sure all the connections have been

correctly made.

•Make sure none of the audio components are

positioned too close to the TV set.

The sound has suddenly stopped.

•Make sure all the connections have been

correctly made.  Contact between bare
speaker wires at the speaker terminals may
cause a short-circuit.

Positioning the speakers

Location of each speaker (

D

)

Each speaker should face the listening position.  Better
surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the
same distance from the listening position.
Place the front speakers at a suitable distance to the left
and right of the television.
Place the subwoofer on either side of the television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set.
The placement of surround speakers greatly depends on
the configuration of the room.  The surround speakers
may be placed slightly behind the listening position.
Place the surround back speakers behind the listening
position. The angle 

A

 should be the same.

Setting the speakers

To prevent speaker vibration or movement while
listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
four corners of the center speaker, front speakers,
surround speakers and surround back speakers (

E

).

Setting the center speaker (

F

)

Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making
sure it is completely level.

Setting other speakers (

G

)

For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers,
use the optional WS-FV11 or WS-WV10D speaker stand
(available only in certain countries).

Tip

The height of the front speakers should be adjusted to
about the center of the TV screen (

H

).

Specifications

SA-VE367T

For the U.S. model

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
with 6 ohm loads, from 20 - 200 Hz; rated 120 watts per
channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated
output.

SS-MS367T 

(front, surround and surround back

speakers)

Speaker system

2 way, magnetically
shielded

Speaker units

Woofer: 9 cm (3 

1

/

2

 in.)

Tweeter: 1.3 cm (

1

/

2

 in.)

Enclosure type

Bass reflex

Rated impedance

8 ohms

Power handling capacity
Maximum input power:

120 watts

Sensitivity level

84 dB (1 W, 1 m)

Frequency range

100 Hz - 27,000 Hz

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 112 

×

 150 

×

132 mm (4 

3

/

16

 

× 5 

3

/

8

 ×

1

/

16

 in.)

Mass

Approx. 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz)
each

SS-CN367T 

(center speaker)

Speaker system

2 way, magnetically
shielded

Speaker units

Woofer: 9 cm (3 

1

/

2

 in.)

Tweeter: 1.3 cm (

1

/

2

 in.)

Enclosure type

Bass reflex

Rated impedance

8 ohms

Power handling capacity
Maximum input power:

120 watts

Sensitivity level

84 dB (1 W, 1 m)

Frequency range

100 Hz - 27,000 Hz

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 200 

×

 112 

×

115 mm (7 

3

/

8

 

× 4 

3

/

16

 ×

3

/

16

 in.)

Mass

Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7 oz)

SA-WMS367 

(subwoofer)

Speaker system

Active subwoofer,
magnetically shielded

Speaker unit

Woofer: 20 cm (8 in.)

Enclosure type

Acoustically loaded
Bass Reflex

Reproduction frequency range

26 Hz - 200 Hz

Continuous RMS power output

135 W (6 ohms, 100 Hz,
10% THD)

Inputs

INPUT (input pin jack)
SPEAKER IN (input terminals)

Outputs

SPEAKER OUT (output terminals)

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumptions

130 W
1 W (standby mode)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 290 

×

 400 

×

430 mm (11 

1

/

8

 

× 15 

1

/

4

 ×

16 

3

/

8

 in.)

Mass

Approx. 13 kg
(28 lb 11 oz)

Supplied accessories

Foot pads (28)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32.8 ft) (4)
Speaker connecting cords, 3.5 m (11.5 ft) (3)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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Front (Left)

Center

Front (Right)

Subwoofer

Amplifier

Surround (Left)

Surround (Right)

10m
(32.8 ft.)

10m
(32.8 ft.)

2.5m (8.2 ft.)

2.5m (8.2 ft.)

D

A

A

A

30

 

30

 

100

   ~ 

120

   

100

   ~ 

120

   

Front (Right)

Center

Subwoofer

Surround (Right)

Front (Left)

Surround (Left)

Foot pads

E

H

G

F

J

Foot pads

WS-FV11

I

3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)

3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)

3.5 m
(11.5 ft.)

WS-WV10D
(for surround
speakers)

Setting the amplifier

When connecting to an amplifier with internal multi
channel decoders (Dolby Digital, DTS**, etc.), you should
use the setup menus for the amplifier to specify the
parameters of your speaker system.
See the table below for the proper settings.  For details on
the setting procedure, refer to the manual that was
provided with your amplifier.

When “Hookup 

A

” is used

(Speaker setup)

For

Set to

Front speakers

SMALL

Center speaker

SMALL

Surround speakers

SMALL

Subwoofer

ON (or YES)

When “Hookup 

B

” is used

(Speaker setup)

For

Set to

Front speakers

LARGE

Center speaker

SMALL

Surround speakers

SMALL

Subwoofer

OFF (or NO)

If you use the amplifier with adjustable crossover
frequency, it is recommended to select 150 Hz (or close to
this figure) as the crossover frequency for your front,
center, and surround speakers.

** “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered

trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Listening to the sound (

I

)

First, turn down the volume on the amplifier.  The
volume should be set to minimum before you begin
playing the program source.

1

Turn on the amplifier and select the
program source.

2

Press POWER on the subwoofer.

The POWER indicator on the subwoofer
lights up green.

3

Play the program source.

Power turns on and off automatically 

— Auto

power on/off function 

(

J

)

When the subwoofer is on (i.e, the POWER indicator
lights up green) and there is no signal input for a few
minutes, the POWER indicator changes to red and the
subwoofer enters power saving mode.  While in this
mode a signal is input to the subwoofer, the subwoofer
automatically turns on (auto power on/off function).
To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch
on the rear panel to OFF.

Note

If you turn down the volume level of the amplifier too
low, the auto power on/off function may activate,
causing the subwoofer to enter power saving mode.

Surround back
(Right)

Surround back
(Left)

Surround back
(Right)

Surround back
(Left)

Surround back
(Left)

Surround back
(Right)

POWER SAVE

AUTO

OFF

K

POWER

POWER
indicator

POWER

INPUT

VOLUME

BASS BOOST

MAX

MIN

MAX

PHASE

REVERSE

NORMAL

AUTO

POWER SAVE

OFF

MIN

+

+

VOLUME

BASS BOOST

PHASE

INPUT

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