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Sony SA-VA100 User Manual

Sony SA-VA100
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© 1996 by Sony Corporation
SA-VA100
Operating Instructions
Home Entertainment
Audio System
3-856-758-11(1)

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Sony SA-VA100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerSony
ModelSA-VA100
Total Output Power100W
ConnectivityWired
SubwooferYes
Impedance8 Ohms
TypeHome Theater System
ColorBlack

Summary

Home Entertainment Audio System Overview

Welcome and Safety Information

About This Manual

Explains the manual's structure, features, and includes tips and Dolby Pro Logic Surround information.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Covers essential safety advice to prevent fire, shock hazards, and proper unit usage.

Introduction to the System

Understanding Surround Sound Modes

Details four distinct surround sound modes: Dolby Surround, Theater, Hall, and Simulated.

System Components and Features

Internal Audio System Components

Describes the 7-CD changer, FM/AM tuner, and cassette deck features.

Built-in Center Speakers for Surround Sound

Explains the integrated center speaker system for enhanced Dolby Pro Logic Surround.

On-Screen Display Operation

How to use the TV's on-screen display for system control.

Advanced System Technologies

Dynamic Bass Roar (DBR) Super Woofer System

Details the SAW design for theater-like bass sound and super woofer modes.

Automatic Power Control for Video Sources

Explains the system's auto power-off and auto-on function for video inputs.

Getting Started: Setup and Unpacking

Precautions for Safe Operation

Comprehensive safety guidelines covering electrical, placement, and cleaning precautions.

Unpacking System Components and Remote Setup

Lists all items included with the system and instructions for remote battery installation.

Getting Started: Speaker Installation and Placement

Installing the Speaker Stands

Step-by-step instructions for assembling and attaching speaker stands.

Choosing the Best Speaker Location

Guidance on optimal placement for front and rear speakers for best sound quality.

Getting Started: System and A/V Connections

Speaker and System Hookups

Detailed instructions for connecting front and rear speakers using supplied cords and system control connectors.

Getting Started: Antenna and Power Connections

Connecting FM/AM Antennas

Instructions for connecting FM lead and AM loop antennas, including tips for better reception.

Connecting Power and WIRELESS OUT Jack

How to connect AC power cords and explanation of the WIRELESS OUT jack.

Getting Started: Audio/Video Hookups

Connecting TV and VCR for Audio/Video Input

Steps for connecting video sources like VCRs to the system for enhanced audio.

Getting Started: Quick Connections and OSD Viewing

Quick Connections for TV Audio Output

Simplified connection method for TVs with stereo audio out jacks.

Viewing the On-Screen Display (OSD)

Procedure to turn on and view the system's on-screen display on the TV.

Basic Operations: Sound Modes

Enjoying Surround Sound

How to select pre-programmed sound fields for different program types.

Basic Operations: Volume and Super Woofer Control

Adjusting Volume, Muting, and Super Woofer

Instructions for controlling master volume, muting sound, and selecting SUPER WOOFER modes.

Listening Without Surround Effects

How to disable surround sound effects for a standard listening experience.

Basic Operations: CD Player Normal Playback

Playing a CD in Normal Play Mode

Step-by-step guide to playing CDs, including loading and starting playback.

Basic Operations: CD Player Navigation and Controls

Selecting CDs and Understanding Indicators

How to choose specific CDs and interpret tray status indicators.

CD Player Control Functions

Details on stop, pause, resume, track skipping, and disk selection controls.

Basic Operations: Radio Tuning

Listening to the Radio with Auto Tuning

Guide to automatically scanning and tuning radio frequencies for clear reception.

Basic Operations: Radio Tuning Options

Manual Radio Tuning and AM Interval Adjustment

How to tune stations manually and adjust AM tuning intervals.

Improving AM Reception

Tips for reorienting the AM loop antenna for better signal strength.

Basic Operations: Tape Deck Playback

Playing a Tape

Inserting tapes, selecting playback modes (side, Dolby NR), and using tape controls.

Basic Operations: Tape Deck Features

Tape Control Functions and AMS

Details on stop, pause, fast forward, rewind, and using the Automatic Music Sensor (AMS).

Dolby Noise Reduction and Source Selection

Explanation of Dolby NR B/C and automatic source selection for tape.

Basic Operations: Selecting Video Sources

Selecting and Playing Video Sources

How to choose and play audio from video sources like TV or VCR.

Basic Operations: Controlling External Components

Operating Sony TVs and Video Components

Using the remote to control Sony TVs, VHS decks, and 8mm decks.

Basic Operations: Remote Control Functions

Customizing Remote Control Assignments

How to change remote functions for compatible Sony components.

Description of Other Remote Buttons

Explains additional remote buttons for TV and VCR control.

Basic Operations: On-Screen Display Control

Controlling the On-Screen Display (OSD)

Detailed steps for navigating menus and selecting functions using the OSD.

Home Theater Operations: Surround Sound Modes

Enjoying Surround Sound with OSD

Using OSD to select sound modes like Dolby Surround, Theater, Hall, and Simulated.

Home Theater Operations: Speaker Level Adjustment

Adjusting Speaker Output Levels

Using the test tone feature to balance speaker volumes for optimal sound.

Automatic Power Off/On Functionality

Details on the system's automatic power management for video inputs.

Home Theater Operations: Sound Field Customization

Customizing Sound Fields Overview

Overview of customizing sound fields with tone and surround parameters.

Adjusting Tone (Bass and Treble)

How to adjust bass and treble levels for front, center, and rear speakers.

Home Theater Operations: Surround Parameter Adjustment

Adjusting Surround Sound Parameters

Fine-tuning surround sound effects by adjusting delay time and speaker levels.

Home Theater Operations: External Center Speaker Setup

Using an External Center Speaker

Instructions for connecting an external center speaker and selecting center modes.

CD Player Operations: Normal Playback

Playing a CD in Normal Play Mode

Steps for playing CDs sequentially, selecting disc trays, and starting playback.

CD Player Operations: CD Navigation and Management

Locating Specific CDs and Tracks

How to find specific CDs or tracks using OSD functions like AMS.

Removing CDs from the Player

Procedures for ejecting CDs using the player buttons or OSD.

CD Player Operations: Track Locating and Time Display

Locating Tracks Directly

How to directly locate tracks using numeric buttons or OSD.

Checking CD Playing Time

Displaying remaining or total playing time for tracks and CDs.

CD Player Operations: Shuffle Playback

Playing Tracks in Random Order (Shuffle Play)

Instructions for playing tracks from one CD or all CDs in random order.

CD Player Operations: Program Playback

Playing Tracks in a Desired Order (Program Play)

How to create custom playlists by programming track order.

CD Player Operations: Program Playback Control

Managing Program Playback

Details on stopping, canceling, and programming tracks remotely.

CD Player Operations: Repeat Play and Disc Memo

Playing Tracks Repeatedly (Repeat Play)

How to repeat all tracks or a single track during playback.

Assigning Names to CDs (Disc Memo)

Steps for naming loaded CDs for easy identification.

CD Player Operations: Disc Memo Management

Assigning a Name to a CD

Detailed steps for spelling out CD names using the OSD interface.

Checking Currently Loaded CDs

How to view the list of currently loaded CDs and their assigned names.

CD Player Operations: Erasing Disc Memos

Erasing a Single Disc Memo

How to erase the name of a single loaded CD.

Erasing All Disc Memos

Procedure to clear all stored CD names from memory.

Radio Operations: Listening and Tuning

Listening to the Radio Using OSD

Using the OSD to scan for stations, tune manually, and adjust stereo/mono.

Radio Operations: Presetting Stations

Presetting Radio Stations

Step-by-step guide to storing favorite radio stations in memory.

Improving FM Reception and AM Tuning Intervals

Tips for better FM reception and changing AM tuning intervals.

Radio Operations: Tuning and Naming Presets

Tuning Preset Stations

How to directly tune stored preset stations using the OSD or remote.

Presetting Stations Without OSD

Alternative method for presetting stations using physical buttons.

Radio Operations: Naming Preset Stations

Naming Preset Radio Stations

Instructions for assigning custom names to preset radio stations.

Tuning Preset Stations One by One

Method for tuning presets sequentially without using the OSD.

Radio Operations: Preset Station Management

Managing Preset Station Names

Finalizing station names and options for erasing preset names.

Tape Deck Operations: Basic Playback

Playing a Tape

Inserting tapes, selecting playback modes (side, Dolby NR), and using tape controls.

Tape Deck Operations: Recording from CD

Automatic CD to Tape Recording (CD Synchro)

Using CD Synchro for automated recording from CDs to tapes.

Tape Deck Operations: Manual CD Recording

Manual CD to Tape Recording

Recording specific tracks or parts of CDs manually.

Tape Deck Operations: Manual Recording via Speaker Controls

Manual Recording Using Speaker Controls

Performing manual CD recording directly using the controls on the speaker unit.

Tape Deck Operations: Tape Selection and Editing

Selecting Tape Length Automatically (Tape Select Edit)

Automatically determining and setting the correct tape length for CD recording.

Tape Deck Operations: Tape Edit and Program Control

Tape Select Edit and Program Management

Managing tape selection edits and canceling CD program playback.

Tape Deck Operations: Programmed CD Recording

Specifying Track Order for CD Recording (Program Edit)

Matching total recording time to tape length by programming track order.

Tape Deck Operations: Radio Recording

Recording Radio Broadcasts to Tape

Steps for recording radio programs onto tape, including manual and speaker-controlled methods.

Tape Deck Operations: Recording from Other Sources

Recording from External Components

Recording audio signals from VIDEO 1/2 inputs to tape.

Tape Deck Operations: Recording Other Components via Speaker Controls

Recording Other Components Using Speaker Controls

Performing recording from external sources using speaker controls.

Tape Deck Operations: Blank Space Insertion (Rec Mute)

Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Rec Mute)

How to insert a 4-second blank space between tracks using OSD.

Tape Deck Operations: Blank Space via Speaker Controls

Inserting Blank Space Using Speaker Controls

Method for creating blank spaces using physical controls on the speaker.

Additional Features: Function Menu Customization

Customizing the Function Menu

Personalizing function buttons with icons and custom names up to 9 characters.

Additional Features: Multi-Source Playback and Headphones

Enjoying Two Sources Simultaneously

Playing two program sources at the same time, e.g., laser disc audio with CD music.

Listening With Headphones

Connecting headphones and disabling speakers for private listening.

Additional Features: Display and Demonstration Modes

Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) Position

Fine-tuning the position of the OSD control panel on the TV screen.

Using the Demonstration Mode

Activating the system's demonstration mode to showcase functions.

Additional Information: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Common Issues

A checklist to diagnose and resolve problems with the tuner, CD player, tape player, and general system.

Additional Information: Maintenance and Settings Restoration

Restoring Factory Settings

Procedure to reset the system and radio presets to factory defaults.

System Maintenance Procedures

Guidelines for cleaning tape heads, CD lens, and the unit's cabinet.

Additional Information: System Specifications

Audio and Amplifier Specifications

Detailed specs for power output, input sensitivity, impedance, and amplifier sections.

Component and General Specifications

Technical details for CD player, tuner, tape player, speakers, power, dimensions, and accessories.

Additional Information: Glossary of Terms

Understanding Sound Modes and Features

Explanations of Dolby Pro Logic, surround modes, sound fields, and center modes.

Definitions of Technical Terminology

Definitions of technical terms like delay time, test tone, and preset station.

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