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Precautions

When using the speakers with a high-powered amplifier

Be careful when adjusting the volume, continuous exposure to high wattage may damage the speakers.

When turning the amplifier and program sources ON/OFF

Lower the volume of the amplifier to its minimum.

On cleaning the cabinet

•Wipe with a soft dry cloth that has not been starched. (Do not use any kind of abrasive pad or sponge.)

•To preserve the cabinet’s shine, do not suddenly applying pressure to the surface of the cabinet when wiping. First use a soft brush, or a feather broom to dust off the cabinet, then wipe with a soft cloth.

•To clean oil spots or finger prints, breathe onto the surface of the cabinet and then wipe off with a soft cloth.

•If the cabinet becomes extremely dirty, use warm water and a soft cloth washed in soapy water to wipe the cabinet. (Do not use neutral detergents.)

•Do not use any type of abrasive pads, scouring powder, or solvent (such as alcohol or benzine), they will damage the surface of the cabinet.

•Be careful not to scratch the cabinet.

•Ashes from tobacco or matches (etc.) will burn into the surface of the cabinet, please be careful.

To avoid damage to the speaker units

•Do not attempt to open the enclosure or remove the speaker units, there are no user-serviceable parts inside.

•Do not touch the surface of the speaker unit.

Avoid supplying the following signals for a long period of time.

•FM inter-station noise

•Severe hum noise

•High-frequency signals in the fast-forward and rewind modes of a tape recorder

•High-frequency signals of electronic instruments.

In case color irregularity is observed on a nearby TV screen

With the magnetically shielded type of the speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.

If color irregularity is observed...

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.

If color irregularity is observed again...

Place the speakers further apart from the TV set.

If it still persists...

Check that there is no other source of magnetism* near the TV set. Any other source of magnetism can cause color irregularity due to an interaction with the speaker.

*Examples of sources of magnetism: Rack, magnets attached to secure the doors of the TV stand, health tools, magnets used with a toy, etc.

If you have any questions or problems concerning you speaker that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Speaker Placement

Speaker placement is one of the most important factors in obtaining high quality sound. Observe the following when placing your speakers to obtain full advantage of the speaker characteristics.

•Place each speaker with its back about 30 cm from a hard wall.

•Place each speaker on a well-built stand.

•Place the right and left speakers in similar acoustic environments. This will help create a natural stereo image.

•Place the speaker system so that the tweeters are at the same height as your ears when you are seated.

Generally we recommend that the speaker/listener relationship be an isosceles triangle, with the listener seated at the apex.

If you cannot place the speakers wide enough, turn the speakers slightly outward. Likewise, if the speakers must be placed more than 2 meters apart, turn them slightly inward for more effective stereo sound.

Do not place the speakers in the following locations:

•In places subject to high temperatures or direct sunlight.

•In places subject to excessive dust and dirt.

•In places subject to high humidity.

•Near source components (CD, record players, etc.).

CAUTION

Do not place cash cards, credit cards or other magnetized cards near the speakers. The magnetic force generated by the speaker’s magnet may cause the card to become unusable.

(for specifications see page 18)

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