Sony SA-VA15 Speaker System User Manual


 
10
Home Theater Operations
Enjoying Surround Sound
You can take advantage of the speaker's surround
sound simply by choosing a surround mode according
to the type of program you are watching. This system
is provided with three different surround modes:
DOLBY SUR. (Dolby Pro Logic Surround)
Reproduces superb theater-like presence and surround
effects from video software encoded with Dolby
Surround.
HALL
Provides a sense of presence similar to that of an open-
air stadium. Ideal for maximum enjoyment of
broadcasts of sporting events like football.
SIMULATED
Creates simulated stereo sound effects from monaural
sound sources, like old movies or TV shows.
1 Press POWER.
The POWER indicator lights (green) and the
speakers turn on. Once you turn the speakers on,
they turn themselves off and on automatically
with the auto power on/off function.
2 Press INPUT 1 or 2 on the remote or INPUT on
the operation panel to select the program source.
For example, if you connected your VCR to the 1
IN jacks, select INPUT 1.
The respective INPUT indicator lights up.
3 Start playback from the program source.
4 Press either DOLBY SUR, HALL or SIMULATED
on the remote, or SURROUND on the operation
panel a few times, according to the program you
want to enjoy.
To listen without surround effects
Press SURROUND OFF on the remote, or press
SURROUND on the operation panel a few times until
OFF is displayed.
5 Press MASTER VOL. (VOLUME) to adjust the
volume.
To select a suitable SUPER WOOFER mode
Press SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 or 2.
SUPER WOOFER MODE 1 provides powerful bass
sound ideal for movies. SUPER WOOFER MODE 2 is a
more subtle effect designed for music.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING.
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
For other sound adjustments, see page 12.
The speakers turn on and off automatically
(Auto power on/off function)
Three minutes after the sound signal goes out (when
you turn off the TV, or the currently playing video/
laserdisc ends), the speakers turn off automatically and
the POWER indicator turns red.
The speakers turn themselves back on the next time you
turn on the TV or start playback from the VCR.
If you press POWER when the speakers are on
They enter standby mode and the auto power on/off
function does not function. You have to press POWER
again to turn on the speakers.
Note
Some videos and laser discs may use Dolby Surround sound
even if it's not indicated on the package.
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
AC STANDBY
indicator
(red)
POWER
indicator
(red/green)
SUPER WOOFER
MODE (1,2,OFF)
MASTER VOL
MASTER VOLUMESURROUND
INPUTPOWER
program
recent movies
concerts
music
sports
old movies
monaural TV
programs
education, news
SIMULATED
r
r
OFF
r
HALL
r
r
r
DOLBY SUR
r
r
SURROUND OFF
HALL
SIMULATED
MUTE
DOLBY SUR
POWER