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HCD-VA550
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R
2
IN
OUT
FIXED
LINE OUT
front left speaker
CD
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1
IN
OUT
OUT
front left speaker
CONTROL S
OUT
CONTROL S
IN
HCD-VA550 front left speaker
STEP 3 Connecting your TV
If the audio and video output jacks on your TV and
VCR are already connected, and your TV has stereo
AUDIO OUT jacks, you can start enjoying surround
sound simply by connecting the speaker system to
your TV as shown below.
Important
• Set the volume on your TV to MIN (minimum).
• If your TV has an ON/OFF switch for its internal speaker,
set it to OFF and enjoy the sound from this speaker
system.
If you use AUDIO OUT jacks marked VARIABLE
After making the connection as shown above, turn up the
volume on the TV. Use this speaker system‘s volume control
for regular volume adjustment. Turning down the volume
on the TV reduces the AUDIO OUT signal level and may
cause a loss in sound quality and/or the auto-power off
function (see page 10) to activate.
For the best possible sound (or if your TV only has a
monaural AUDIO OUT jack, or no AUDIO OUT jacks)
Connect the speaker system directly to your VCR or cable
box.
The following connections suppress noise from the TV and
let you enjoy high quality sound.
1 Connect your VCR or cable box to the 1 IN jacks on the left
front speaker.
2 Connect your TV to the 1 OUT jacks on the left front
speaker.
Make sure you use the 1 or 2 IN jacks that correspond to
the VIDEO IN jack you are using on your TV set (i.e.,
VIDEO 1).
Getting Started
TV
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R
1
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUTPUT
front left speaker
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1
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
INPUT
OUTPUT
RL VIDEOAUDIO
TV front left speaker
VCR/cable
box
If you have an additional VCR or LD player
Connect it to the 2 IN jacks and connect the 2 OUT jacks
to the AUDIO IN jack on the back of your TV.
STEP 4 Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Audio Component Hookups
Since this speaker system incorporates its own internal
amplifier and preamplifier, you can also connect an
audio component, such as a CD player.
Note
Do not connect an amplified audio source. The combined
amplification from the component and the speaker's internal
amplifier may damage the speakers.
Hooking up the Sony HCD-VA550
(Optional Compact Disc Deck Receiver)
1 Connect the LINE OUT FIXED jacks on the HCD-VA550 to
the 2 IN jacks on the left front speaker. Be sure to connect
it to the 2 IN jacks.
2 Connect the CONTROL S OUT jack on the HCD-VA550
component to the CONTROL S IN jack on the front left
speaker.
Notes
• The automatic power on/off function (see page 10) is not
activated by the signal from the HCD-VA550 to prevent
unwanted outbursts of sound.
• See the operating instructions supplied with your HCD-
VA550 for details regarding its operation.