Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing the Sony speaker system SA-F11.

The SA-F11 is an active speaker system incorporating two front speakers and a subwoofer.

When you connect this system to the Sony CD/DVD player, DVP-F11, you can enjoy 2.1-channel surround sound even if you don’t have a receiver (amplifier).

Using the “VES (Virtual Enhanced Surround)” mode in the on-screen menu of the DVP-F11 allows you to enjoy virtual 3D sound even without rear speakers. For details on the virtual 3D sound, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVP-F11.

Other components you can connect this speaker system to:

–A DVD player equipped with a 5.1- channel output jacks and on which you can select whether the speakers are connected to the unit or not.

–A DVD player equipped with a 2.1- channel (2 front speakers and a subwoofer) outputs.

About This Manual

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Convention

The following icons are used in this manual:

ZIndicates that you can use the remote to do the task.

zIndicates hints and tips for making the task easier.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Unpacking 3

Hooking Up the System 4

Basic Operations

Listening to the Sound 6

Adjusting the Sound 7

Operating Other Sony Components 8

Additional Information

Troubleshooting 9

Specifications 9

Unpacking

 

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Check that you received the following items with your speaker system:

•Audio connecting cord, 1.5 m (1)

•Speaker connecting cords, 2.5 m (2)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Sony R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

•Foot pads (12)

Inserting batteries into the remote

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries with the polarity matched to the + and – marks on the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor g on the subwoofer.

zWhen to replace batteries

Under normal use, the batteries should last for about 6 months. When the remote no longer operates the speakers, replace both batteries with new ones.

Notes

•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

•Do not use a new battery with an old one.

•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct sunlight or lighting apparatuses. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

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