Sony SA-40SE1 manual

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    ©2011 So ny Co rpo ratio n 4-269-544- 12 (1) TV Sound Bar System Operating Instructions SA-32SE1/SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1[...]

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    2 GB T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture . To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, cur tains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric s[...]

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    3 GB Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follo w all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block an y ventilatio n openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8) Do not install near an y h[...]

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    4 GB For customers in Europe Disposal of Ol d Electrical & Electr onic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this produc t shall not be treated as household waste. In stead it shall be handed over to the applicable [...]

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    5 GB Notice for customer s: The follo wing informati on is only applicab le to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato- ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Autho rized Representative for EMC and product saf ety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stut[...]

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    6 GB Table of Contents Supplied accessories ............. ...... 6 Guide to parts and c ontrols ......... 7 Getting started ...... ................ ......... 9 Installing a batt ery .......... ........... ............ ... 9 Hooking up the unit ........ .................. ........ 9 Installing the unit . ........... ........... ............ . 11 Lis[...]

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    7 GB Supplied accessories/Guide to parts a nd controls Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains opera tions using the buttons on the remote control, but the same operations can also be pe rformed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit Remote contr ol (RM-ANU102) A ?/1 (PO WER) button B SOUND FIELD button[...]

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    8 GB E ST ANDBY indicator Lights up in red when the unit is in standby mode. Notes • While the unit is in th e standby mode, the unit turns on when a sound of a TV is detected. However, it may not turn on if the sound of a TV is very small. • The unit enters the stan dby mode automatically when there is no sou nd input from a TV for about 5 min[...]

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    9 GB Getting star ted Getting started Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, E side first, matching th e polarities shown below. Notes • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries. • Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place. [...]

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    10 GB 2 Connect an audio cord and a power so urce. A A UDIO IN jack Connect the TV audio output jack to the AUDIO IN jack of this unit using an audio cord (supplied). If the audio output jack of your TV is not compatible wi th the audio cord (supplied) Connect the audio cord (supplied) to the TV audio output jack using the plug adaptor (supplied). [...]

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    11 GB Getting star ted B DC IN 18V jack Attach the AC power cord (mains lead) (supp lied) to the AC adaptor (supplied). Then plug the connector of the AC adaptor into the DC IN 18V jack on the rear of the unit. After you have made all connec tions, connect the AC power cord (mains lead) into the AC power outlet. If the supplied adaptor on the pl ug[...]

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    12 GB Installing the unit on a wall You can secure the unit on a wall. Notes • Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and strength. As a plas ter board wall is especially fragile, attach the screws securely to a wall beam. Install the speaker on a vertical and flat reinf orced area of the wall. • Be sure to subcontract the installa [...]

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    13 GB Listening to TV soun d from the speaker of the unit Listening to TV sound from the speaker of the unit 1 Turn on the unit or make sure the unit is in standby mode. 2 Turn on the TV. While the unit is in the standby mode, the unit turns on automatically when a sound of a TV is detected. 3 Adjust the volume of the unit. Note When the soun d out[...]

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    14 GB Selecting the sound field Press one of the sound field b uttons y ou want to use. You can also use SOUND FIELD button on the unit. Sound field Effect STANDARD (STD) Suitable for use for a wide range of sources of any type. MOVIE Provides dynamic sound and realistic sensation. GAME/VOICE Features easy-to-hear dialogue an d clear sound. So und [...]

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    15 GB Selecting the sound field/Precautions Precautions On safety Should any solid object or liquid get into the unit, unplug the unit, and have it checked by qualified personnel befo re operating it again. On power sour ces • Before operating the unit, check that the operating voltage is id entical with your local power suppl y. • Do not plug [...]

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    16 GB T roubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the unit, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any prob lem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The power is not turned on. • Make sure the A C adaptor and the A C power cord (mains lead) is connected correctly an d firml[...]

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    17 GB T roub leshooting/Specifications The ST A NDBY indicator flashes. • T urn off the unit and unplug the A C po wer cord (mains lead) im mediately . • Remove an ything that is blocking the ventilation hole. If the unit still does not operate prope rly after perf orming the above me asures, reset the unit as f ollows: Use the button on the un[...]

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    18 GB Speaker section Front speaker unit Speaker system Full ra nge, passive radiator type Speaker unit For SA-32SE1 65 mm (2 5/8 in) (Cone type) 70 mm × 100 mm (2 7/8 in × 4 in) (Passi ve radiator) For SA-40SE1/SA-46SE1 65 mm (2 5/8 in) (Cone type) 65 mm (2 5/8 in) × 2 (Passi ve radiator) Rated impedance 8 ohms General Inputs A UDIO IN jack (1)[...]

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