Sony SA-VA700 manual About This Manual, Welcome

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Welcome!	TABLEOF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing the Sony speaker system.

The SAVA°700 and SAVA-500 are home theater active speaker systems

incorporating a Dolby Pro Logic

decoder, 5.1-channel input jacks, and subwoofers

These systems are easy to setup and allows you to enjoy five different types

of surround sound, accommodating a

variety of program sources.

About This Manual

Before operating the unit, please read

this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

The instructions in this manual describe the controls on the left front speaker for

SAVA-700 and SAVA-500. Check your model number by looking at the rear

panel of your left front speaker The SAVA-700 is the model used for

illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.

Any difference in operation is clearly

indicated in the text, for example, "SAVA-700only."

Convention

The following icons are used in this manual:

]	Indicates	that you can use the
	remote to do the task.
*_'_o Indicates		hints and tips for
	making the task easier.

This speaker system incorporates the

Dolby* Pro Logic Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories Licensing

Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol DI3, "PRO LOGIC," and "Dolby Digital (AC-3)" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

Unpacking	4
Hooking	Up	the	Speaker		System	S
Hooking	Up	the	Speaker		System	5.1-channel	Input 7
Choosing	the	Best		Location	8
Turning	the	Speaker		System On		and Off 9

Home Theater Operations

Enjoying Surround Sound 10

Adjusting the Surround Sound 11

Adjusting the Sound 13

Operating Other Sony Components 14

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 1S

Specifications 16

Glossary 18

Index 19

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Contents Home Theater Active Speaker System For the customersin Canada PrecautionsTo prevent fire or shock Hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or MoistureWelcome About This ManualInserting batteries into the remote Supplied accessories SAVA-700 onlyInstalling the rear speakers with UnpackingK31lEll Connecting the front speakers LP4 Connecting the center speakerHooking Up the Speaker System IIlJ Connecting your W 1111! Connecting the rear speakersConnecting the AC power cord Connecting Other ComponentsHooking Up the Speaker System 5.1-channel Input Front speakers Setting the Dolby Digital AC-3decoderChoosing the Best Location Rear speakersTurning off the speaker system Adjusting the contrast of the display windowTurning the Speaker System On and Off Turning on the speaker systemEnjoying Surround Sound Center Front Right Rear Adjusting the Surround SoundAdjusting the speaker volume To mute the soundAdjusting the delay time Setting the center modeTo adjust the level To listen without the subwoofer in the front Speakers Adjusting the SoundCD 9 C29 TopressComponent Before using the remote for your SonyOperating Other Sony Components Operating other Sony componentsSevere hum or noise is heard TroubleshootingTheres no sound from any Speakers Theres no sound from the center SpeakerAmplifier section SpecificationsSAVA-700 U.S model onlyAmplifiersection SAVA-500Glossary OolbySunoundDolby Pro Logic Surround Index J, K, L, MY, Z