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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
Table of Contents Unpacking... 5 Guide to parts and controls... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 8 Positioning the speakers ... 11 Basic Operations Listening to the sound ... 12 Adjusting the sound... 13 Changing the display ... 14 Additional Information Troubleshooting...
Guide to parts and controls Subwoofer A JOG Turn to adjust the volume, bass and treble level. B Illuminator Lights up when the system is turned C MUTING indicator Lights up when the muting function is activated. D "/1 (on/standby) button (pages 9, 12, 15, 16) Press to turn the system on or off.
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Remote RM-AS31 A "/1 (on/standby) Press to turn the system on or off. B DISPLAY Press to change the illuminator pattern around JOG. C VOLUME +/–* Press to adjust the volume. * The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Subwoofer – Rear panel 1 To satellite speaker (left) 2 To satellite speaker (right) – Front panel INPUT 2...
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A INPUT 1 L/R jacks Use an audio cord (supplied) to connect INPUT 1 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, computer, etc. INPUT 1 White To INPUT 1 jack B Satellite speakers Be sure to insert the connector straight into the terminals. SPEAKER C Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after you have make all connections.
D INPUT 2 jack Use a connecting cord (not supplied) to connect INPUT 2 jack to LINE OUT or headphones jack of portable audio device, etc. To INPUT 2 jack Note When the system is connected to the monaural jack of the source device, the sound may not come through the right satellite speaker.
Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below. Portable audio device, computer, etc. Subwoofer Left satellite speaker Right satellite speaker...
Basic Operations Listening to the sound Press "/1 to turn on the system. The "/1 indicator lights off when the system is turned on. Press INPUT repeatedly. Each press changes as follows: t INPUT 1 t INPUT 2 Notes • Select INPUT 1 to listen to device connected to INPUT 1 jack.
Adjusting the sound Adding a sound effect — BASS Press BASS to enter bass level setting mode. Turn JOG to adjust the bass effect. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 2 dB step. Turn JOG clockwise to increase bass level.
Changing the display Changing the illuminator You can select the illuminator as you want. Press DISPLAY on the remote repeatedly to select the illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the illuminator changes cyclically as follows: Deco light mode t Volume mode Power meter mode...
If the "/1 indicator still flashes, or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General There is no sound.
Speakers There is no sound from the speaker system. • Make sure all the connections have been correctly made. • Make sure the satellite speaker and the connected device have been turned up properly. • Connect only the supplied speakers. •...
On cleaning Do not use alcohol, benzene, or thinner to clean the cabinet. If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Specifications Speaker section Satellite speaker Speaker system Full range, magnetically shielded Speaker units 6.5 cm, cone type...
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General Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 94 × 196 × 135 mm × 7 × 5 (Satellite speaker) Approx. 221 × 403 × 411 mm × 15 × 16 (Subwoofer) Mass Approx. 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) (Satellite speaker) Approx. 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) (Subwoofer) Power requirements European, Oceanian, China,...