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Sony 4-140-464-21(2) manual

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    ©2009 Sony Corporation 4-140-464- 21 (2) Active Speaker System Operating Instructions SRS-DB500[...]

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    2 GB To reduce th e risk of fire or elec tric shock, do not expos e this apparatus to rain or moi sture. To reduce the r isk of electr ical shock, do not open the ca binet. Refer servicing to qualified pe rsonnel only. Do not install the applianc e in a confined space, su ch as a bookca se or built- in cabinet . To reduce the ris k of fire, do n ot[...]

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    3 GB For customers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the Euro pean Union and oth er European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol o n the batte ry or on the packaging i ndicate s that the bat tery pro vided with this prod uct shall not be tr eated as household was te. On certain batter ies this symbol might be [...]

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    4 GB Table of Contents Unpacking........ ......... ........... ........ 5 Guide to parts a nd controls ........ .. 6 Hooking up the system ................ 8 Positioning the spea kers .... ........ 11 Listening to the s ound ......... ...... 12 Adjusting the sound .. ........... ...... 13 Changing the display ......... ........ 14 Troubleshooting. [...]

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    5 GB Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Subwoofer (1 ) • Satellite speakers (2) • Remote Commander (1) • Audio cord (1 ) • Operating Instructions (1)[...]

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    6 GB Guide to parts and controls Subwoofer A JOG Turn to adjust the volume, bass and treble level. B Illuminator Lights up when the system is turned on. C MUTING indicator Lights up when the muting function is activated. D "/1 (on/standby) button (pages 9, 12, 15, 16) Press to turn the system on or off. The "/1 indicator lights up when th[...]

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    7 GB Remote RM-AS31 A "/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the system on or off. B DISPLAY Press to change the illuminator pattern around JOG. C VOLUME +/– * Press to adjust the volume. * The VOLUME + button has a tactile d ot. Use the tactile dot as a re ference when operating the system . D MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press the button ag[...]

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    8 GB Hooking up the system 1 To satellite speaker (left) 2 To satellite speaker (right) Getting Started 1 2 B C A INPUT 2 D – Front panel – Rear panel Subwoofer[...]

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    9 GB Getting Started A INPUT 1 L/R jacks Use an audio cord (supplied) to connect I NPUT 1 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, computer, etc. B Satellite speakers Be sure to insert the connecto r straight into the terminals. C Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after you have make all connections. The "/1 in[...]

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    10 GB D INPUT 2 jack Use a connecting cord (not supplied) to connect INPUT 2 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, etc. Note When the system is connected to the monaural ja ck of the source device, the sou nd may not come through the r ight satelli te speaker. In such a case, use the op tio nal plug adaptor PC-236 MS or PC-2[...]

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    11 GB Getting Started Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below. Portable audio device, computer, etc. Left satellite speaker Right satellite speaker S ubwoofer[...]

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    12 GB Listening to the sound 1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. The "/1 indicator lights off when th e system is turned on. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly. Each press changes as follows: Notes • Select INPUT 1 to listen to device connected to INPUT 1 jack. • Select INPUT 2 to listen to device connected to INPUT 2 jack. 3 Start playing on th[...]

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    13 GB Basic Oper ations Adjusting the sound — BASS 1 Press BASS to enter bass level setting mode. 2 Turn JOG to adjust the bass effect. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 2d B s t e p . Turn JOG clockwise to increase bass level. Turn JOG counterclockwise to decrease bass level. The initial setting is +2 dB. 3 Press BASS to exit from the bass[...]

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    14 GB Changing the display You can select the illuminator as you want. Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly to select the illumina tor you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the illuminator changes cy clically as follows: Deco light mode 1) t Volume mode 2) t Power meter mode 3) t Off 1) This mode is the default mo[...]

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    15 GB Additional Inf ormation Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your speaker system, check the following list and take the indicated measures. If the problem persists, con sult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound. • Turn JOG clockwise (or press VOLUME + on the remote). • Turn up th e volume on the c onnected de[...]

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    16 GB Speakers There is no soun d from the speak er system. • Make sure all the connections have been correctly made . • Make sure the satellite speaker and the connected device have been turned up properly. • Connect only the supplied speakers. • Check if t he headphones are connected. If there are, disconnect them. To reset the system to [...]

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    17 GB Additional Inf ormation • Although this system is magnetically shielded, do not leave recorded tapes, watches, personal credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic cod ing in front of the system for an extended period of time. If the TV picture or monitor disp lay is magnetically dist orted Although this system is magnetically shielded, the[...]

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    18 GB General Dimensions (w/h /d) Approx. 94 × 196 × 135 mm (3 3 / 4 × 7 3 / 4 × 5 3 / 5 in) (Satellit e speaker) Approx. 221 × 403 × 411 mm (8 3 / 4 × 15 7 / 8 × 16 1 / 4 in) (Subwoofer) Mass Approx. 0.7 k g (1 lb 9 oz) (Satellit e speaker) Approx. 8. 5 kg (18 lb 12 oz ) (Subwoofer) Power requir ements European, Oceanian, Ch ina, Argentina[...]

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    (2) Printed in Mala ysia[...]