Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the
rear of the unit. Record the serial mm_ber in the
space provided below. Refer to them whenever
you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. SA-VE367T
Serial No.
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.
I asDo anotbookcaseinstall orthe builtappliancecabinet-in.a confined space, such
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA
/_This symbol is intended to alert the user to
the presence of tminsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
the presence of important operating and
This symbol is intended to alert the user to
maintenance (ser\icing) 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 a uthority 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, [',,lATCH WIDE
BLADE OF 1 LUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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.
About this manual
The SA-VE367T is a 7.1 channel speaker system
consisting of two front speakers, two surround speaker_,
two surround back _pea kers, one center speaker, and one
subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital Cinema Soun& Dolby* Pro Logic, and Do]by 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 SOUl:re (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
•Unpl ug 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 wil:es at the speaker terminals may result in a short-circuit.
•Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid
damaging the speaker %_stem.
•The speaker grille cannot be i:emoved. Do not attempt to i:emove the grille on the speaker system. If you try to i:emove 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...
"> TUrT/off the TV set, theT/turT/ it Oil again a fter 15 to 30 minutes.
If color irregularity is observed again...
÷Place the speakers further a_ay from the TV set.
If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn do_n 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
--Bubject to di rect suMight
•Use ca ution when placing the speaker on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining
or discoloration may result.
On cleaning
Clean the speaker cahinets 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.
[f }ou haxe any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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[_
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[_]
Try this configuration instead of "Hookup[_" when there are no jacks on the amplifier for a subwoofer.
An optional specified speaker cord (2.5 m x 2)(8.2 ft. x 2)
is necessary when connecting this way.
Notes (_)
•Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (-)terxTtir_alson
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 ca use a short-circuit.
•For details regarding the connections on the arrwlifier
side, refi.r to the manual that was provided with your amplifier.
Tip
Black or black striped wires are minus (-) in polarity, and should be com_ected to the minus (-)speaker terminals.
Positioning the speakers
Location of each speaker ([_)
Each speaker should face the listening position. Better
surround effect _xill 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 telex ision.
Place the su b_xoofer on either side of the telex ision.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of the TV set.
The placement of surround speakers greatl} depends on
the configuration of the room. The surround speakers ma} be placed slightly behind the listening position.
Place the surround back speakers behind the listening position. The angle O should be the same.
Setting the speakers
To prevent speaker vibration or r}lovefTlt, nt whih. listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom four comers of the center speaker, front speakers
surround speakers and sm round back speakers (_).
Setting the center speaker ([_)
Set the center speaker firmly on top of the TV set, making
sure it is completely level.
Setting other speakers ({_)
For greater flexibility in the positioning of the speakers, use the optional WS-FVI 1 or WS-WVI 0D 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 ({}_).
Setting the amplifier
When connecting to an amplifier _ith internal multi channel decoders (Dolby Digital, DTS**, etc.), you should use the setup nleT/tls for the amplifier to specify the
parameters of ?our speaker system.
See the table below for the proper settings. For details on the setting proced ure, refer to the manual that was
prox ided with your amplifier. | |
When | "Hookup | _" | is | used |
(Speaker | setup) | | | |
For | | | Set to | |
Front | speakers | SMALL | |
Center | speaker | SMALL | |
Surround | speakers | SMALL | |
Subwoofer | | ON | (or | YES) |
When | "Hookup | [_" | 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 (_)
First, turn down the volume on the amplifier. The
volume should be set to minimum before you begin playing the program source.
1Turn on the amplifier and select the program source.
Press POWER on the subwoofer.
The POWER indicator eli the subwoofer
lights up green.
3Play the program source.
Power turns on and oFF automatically --Auto power on/off function (_)
When the subwoofer is on (Le, 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 h'vel of the amplifier too low, the auto power on/off function may activate,
ca using the sub woofer to enter power saving mode.
Adjusting the subwoofer (_)
Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume.
Set the volmne level to best suit your
preference according to the program source.
2Select the phase polarity.
Use the PHASE selector to select the phase polarity.
3Set 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 ilr
some cases. If this happens, rotate BASS-
BOOST towards minimum.
Notes
• SOTT_amplifierO 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 v o] u131etoo high.
•If the sound distorts when you turn on the bass
reinforcement from your arr*plifier (such as DBFB, GROOVE, the graphic equalize]:, etc.), turn down the
bass reinforcement and adjust the level.
•Do not turn the VOILIllle 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 _pea kers, the position
of the subwoofer and the adjustment of the BASS- BOOST. It may also change the expansion and tightness of sound, and effi'ct the feeling of the sound
field. Select the setting that provides the sound you prefi.r when ]istemng 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 sur@ all the connections have been correctly made.
•Make sure none of the audio components are positioned too dose 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 mav cause a short-circuit.
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 mimmum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated
output.
SS-MS367T(front, surround and surroLmd back
speakers)
Speaker | system | | 2 way, | magnetically | |
| | | | | shielded | | | | | | | |
Speaker | | units | | | Woofer: | | 9 cm | (3 | _/2 in.) |
| | | | | Tweeter: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.) |
Enclosure | type | | Bass | reflex | | | | | |
Rated | impedance | | 8 ohms | | | | | | | |
Power | handling | capacity | | | | | | | | | |
Maxinmm | input | power: | 120 | watts | | | | | | |
Sensitivity | level | | 84dB | (1 | W, | 1 | m) | | |
Frequency | range | | 100 | Hz | - 27,000 Hz | |
Dimensions | (w/h/d) | Approx. | | 112 | × | 150 | × |
| | | | | 132 | mm | (4 3/_, | × | 5 ;in × |
Mass | | | | | 5 q> in.) | | | | | | |
| | | | Approx. | | 1 kg | (2 Ib 4 oz) |
| | | | | |
| | | | | t*g_ch | | | | | | | | |
SS-CN367T(center speaker) | | | | | | | | |
Speaker | system | | 2 way, | magnetically | |
| | | | | shielded | | | | | | | |
Speaker | | units | | | Woofer: | | 9 cm | (3 | 1/2 | in.) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | [ | |
| | | | | Tweeter: 1.3 cm (/2 in.) |
Enclosure | type | | Bass | reflex | | | | | |
Rated | impedance | | 8 ohms | | | | | | | |
Power | handling | capacity | | | | | | | | | |
Maximum | input | power: | 120 | watts | | | | | | |
Sensitivity | level | | 84dB | (1 | W, | 1 | m) | | |
Frequency | range | | 100 | Hz | - | 27,000 | Hz | |
Dimensions | (w/h/d) | Approx. | | 200 | × | 112 | × |
| | | | | 115 | mm | (7 3/_ | x 4 _/_6x |
Mass | | | | | 4 3/> in.) | | | | | | |
| | | | 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 | × |
| | | | | 430mm | | (11 _/sx | 15 U4x |
| | | | | 16 3/s in.) | | | | | | |
Mass | | | | | Approx. | | 13 kg | | | |
| | | | | (28 | Ib 11 | oz) | | | | |
Supplied accessories
Foot pads (28)
Audio connecting cord (1)
Speaker connecting cords, ] 0 m (32.8 It) (4) Speaker com_ecting cords, 3.5 m (] 1.5 It) (3)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
