12
GB
Specifications
For the U.S. model
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from
20 - 150 Hz; rated 150 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than
0.8% total harmonic distortion from
250 milliwatts to rated output.
SS-MS815 (front, center, and rear
speakers)
Speaker system
2 way, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units
Tweeter:
1.9 cm (
3
/
4
in.), dome
type
Woofer:
5 cm (2 in.)
×
2, balanced
drive type
Enclosure type
Bass reflex
Rated impedance
8 ohms
Power handling capacity
Maximum input power:
140 W
Sensitivity level
87 dB (1 W, 1 m)
Frequency range
120 Hz - 70,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d)
When attached speaker grilles:
Approx. 86
×
169
×
130 mm (3
1
/
2
×
6
3
/
4
×
5
1
/
8
in.) each
When attached to supplied speaker stand:
Approx. 96
×
207
×
141 mm (3
7
/
8
×
8
1
/
4
×
5
5
/
8
in.) each, (Front (and
rear) speakers)
Approx. 169
×
131
×
144 mm (6
3
/
4
×
5
1
/
4
×
5
3
/
4
in.), (Center speaker:
pointed upwards)
Approx. 169
×
118
×
141 mm (6
3
/
4
×
4
3
/
4
×
5
5
/
8
in.), (Center speaker:
pointed downwards)
Mass
When attached speaker grilles:
Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb
14 oz) each
When attached to supplied speaker stand:
Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz)
each, (Front (and rear)
speakers)
Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz),
(Center speaker)
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.