Notice SONY SA-VE345

« us (+) 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 cause a short-circuit. •For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier. Tip Black or black striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and should be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals. About this manual The SA-VE345 is a 5.1 channel speaker system consisting of two front speakers, two surround speakers, one center speaker, and one subwoofer. It supports Sony Digital Cinema Sound, Dolby* Pro Logic, and Dolby 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 source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. •Unplug 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 wires at the speaker terminals may result in a short-circuit. •Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid damaging the speaker system. •The speaker grille cannot be removed. Do not attempt to remove the grille on the speaker system. If you try to remove 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... cTurn off the TV set, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. If color irregularity is observed again... cPlace the speakers further away from the TV set. If howling occurs Reposition the speakers or turn down 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 —Subject to direct sunlight •Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. On cleaning Clean the speaker cabinets 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. If you have any questions or problems concerning your speake... »