Sony SS-CTB121 - User Manual

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Published by Sony EMCS (Malaysia) PG Tec

SERVICE MANUAL

SS-CTB121/CTB122/TSB121/

TSB122/TSB123

SPEAKER SYSTEM

9-890-612-01

2012L80-1

2012.12

US Model

Singapore Model

South African Model

SS-CTB121/CTB122/TSB121/TSB122

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

SS-CTB121/CTB122/TSB121/TSB122/TSB123

E Model

SS-CTB122/TSB122

Australian Model

PX Model

SS-CTB121/TSB121

Ver. 1.0 2012.12

SPECIFICATIONS

• SS-CTB121 is the center speaker in BDV-E2100.

• SS-CTB122 is the center speaker in BDV-E3100/E4100/E6100.

• SS-TSB121 is the front and surround speaker in BDV-E2100 and the front speaker in BDV-EF1100.

• SS-TSB122 is the front and surround speaker in BDV-E3100 and the surround speaker in BDV-E4100.

• SS-TSB123 is the front speaker in BDV-E4100 and the front and surround speaker in BDV-E6100.

• JIG

When disassembling the set, use the

following jig (for front panel removal).

Part No.: J-2501-238-A

JIG FOR SPEAKER REMOVAL

– Refer to next page for part list –

Photo:

SS-CTB121

Photo:

SS-CTB122

Photo:

SS-TSB121

Photo:

SS-TSB122

Photo:

SS-TSB123

er. 1.0 2012.12

Front/Surround (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E6100

Front (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)

100 mm × 650 mm × 100 mm

(4 in × 25

⁄

in × 4 in) (wall-mounted

part)

260 mm × 1,200 mm × 260 mm

(10

⁄

in × 47

⁄

in × 10

⁄

in) (whole

speaker)

Mass (approx.) Front:1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) (wall-mounted

part with speaker cord)

2.9 kg (6 lb 7 oz) (whole speaker)

Surround:1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz)

(wall-mounted part with speaker cord)

3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) (whole speaker)

Front/Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E3100

Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)

90 mm × 205 mm × 91 mm

⁄

in × 8

⁄

in × 3

⁄

in)

Mass (approx.) Front: 0.53 kg (1 lb 3 oz) (with speaker

cord)

Surround: 0.62 kg (1 lb 6 oz) (with

speaker cord)

Front/Surround (SS-TSB121) for BDV-E2100

Front (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)

95 mm × 189 mm × 80 mm

⁄

in × 7

⁄

in × 3

⁄

in)

Mass (approx.) Front: 0.49 kg (1 lb 2 oz) (with speaker

cord)

Surround: 0.54 kg (1 lb 4 oz) (with

speaker cord)

Center (SS-CTB122) for BDV-E6100/BDV-E4100/

BDV-E3100

Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)

240 mm × 90 mm × 85 mm

⁄

in × 3

⁄

in × 3

⁄

in)

Mass (approx.) 0.58 kg (1 lb 5 oz) (with speaker cord)

Center (SS-CTB121) for BDV-E2100

Dimensions (w/h/d) (approx.)

225 mm × 84 mm × 75 mm

⁄

in × 3

⁄

in × 3 in)

Mass (approx.) 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz) (with speaker cord)

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Summary

Specifications

Front;Surround (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E6100; Front (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions and mass for SS-TSB123 front/surround speaker in BDV-E6100/BDV-E4100 systems.

Front;Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E3100; Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions and mass for SS-TSB122 front/surround speaker in BDV-E3100/BDV-E4100 systems.

Front;Surround (SS-TSB121) for BDV-E2100

Dimensions and mass for SS-TSB121 front/surround speaker in BDV-E2100 system.

Center (SS-CTB122) for BDV-E6100;BDV-E4100;BDV-E3100

Dimensions and mass for SS-CTB122 center speaker in BDV-E6100/E4100/E3100 systems.

Center (SS-CTB121) for BDV-E2100

Dimensions and mass for SS-CTB121 center speaker in BDV-E2100 system.

Part List

Part List (SS-CTB121)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-CTB121 speaker model.

Part List (SS-CTB122)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-CTB122 speaker model.

Part List (SS-TSB121)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-TSB121 speaker model.

Part List

Part List (SS-TSB122)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-TSB122 speaker model.

Part List (SS-TSB123)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-TSB123 speaker model.

Summary

Specifications

Front;Surround (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E6100; Front (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions and mass for SS-TSB123 front/surround speaker in BDV-E6100/BDV-E4100 systems.

Front;Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E3100; Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E4100

Dimensions and mass for SS-TSB122 front/surround speaker in BDV-E3100/BDV-E4100 systems.

Front;Surround (SS-TSB121) for BDV-E2100

Dimensions and mass for SS-TSB121 front/surround speaker in BDV-E2100 system.

Center (SS-CTB122) for BDV-E6100;BDV-E4100;BDV-E3100

Dimensions and mass for SS-CTB122 center speaker in BDV-E6100/E4100/E3100 systems.

Center (SS-CTB121) for BDV-E2100

Dimensions and mass for SS-CTB121 center speaker in BDV-E2100 system.

Part List

Part List (SS-CTB121)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-CTB121 speaker model.

Part List (SS-CTB122)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-CTB122 speaker model.

Part List (SS-TSB121)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-TSB121 speaker model.

Part List

Part List (SS-TSB122)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-TSB122 speaker model.

Part List (SS-TSB123)

List of parts and corresponding part numbers for the SS-TSB123 speaker model.

This document is a service manual for the Sony SS-CTB121, SS-CTB122, SS-TSB121, SS-TSB122, and SS-TSB123 speaker systems. These speakers are designed for use with various Sony BDV series home theater systems, specifically the BDV-E2100, BDV-E3100, BDV-E4100, BDV-E6100, and BDV-EF1100 models. The manual provides specifications, part lists, and revision history for these speaker components across different regional models.

Function Description

The SS-CTB121 and SS-CTB122 are center speakers, while the SS-TSB121, SS-TSB122, and SS-TSB123 are front and surround speakers. Their primary function is to reproduce audio as part of a multi-channel home theater setup, delivering clear dialogue (center speakers) and immersive sound effects (front and surround speakers).

SS-CTB121: Serves as the center speaker for the BDV-E2100 system.
SS-CTB122: Functions as the center speaker for the BDV-E3100, BDV-E4100, and BDV-E6100 systems.
SS-TSB121: Acts as both front and surround speakers for the BDV-E2100, and as front speakers for the BDV-EF1100.
SS-TSB122: Used as front and surround speakers for the BDV-E3100, and as surround speakers for the BDV-E4100.
SS-TSB123: Serves as front speakers for the BDV-E4100, and as both front and surround speakers for the BDV-E6100.

Important Technical Specifications

The manual details the dimensions and mass of the various speaker models, which are crucial for installation and placement.

Front/Surround (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E6100 / Front (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E4100: These are the largest speakers described, designed for either wall-mounting or as full-standing units.

Dimensions (wall-mounted part): Approximately 100 mm (4 in) width x 650 mm (25 5/8 in) height x 100 mm (4 in) depth.
Dimensions (whole speaker): Approximately 260 mm (10 1/4 in) width x 1,200 mm (47 1/4 in) height x 260 mm (10 1/4 in) depth.
Mass (wall-mounted part with speaker cord):
- Front: Approximately 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz).
- Surround: Approximately 1.4 kg (3 lb 2 oz).
Mass (whole speaker):
- Front: Approximately 2.9 kg (6 lb 7 oz).
- Surround: Approximately 3.0 kg (6 lb 10 oz).

Front/Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E3100 / Surround (SS-TSB122) for BDV-E4100: These are compact bookshelf or satellite-style speakers.

Dimensions: Approximately 90 mm (3 5/8 in) width x 205 mm (8 1/8 in) height x 91 mm (3 5/8 in) depth.
Mass (with speaker cord):
- Front: Approximately 0.53 kg (1 lb 3 oz).
- Surround: Approximately 0.62 kg (1 lb 6 oz).

Front/Surround (SS-TSB121) for BDV-E2100 / Front (SS-TSB123) for BDV-E4100: These speakers are similar in size to the SS-TSB122, offering a compact footprint.

Dimensions: Approximately 95 mm (3 3/4 in) width x 189 mm (7 1/2 in) height x 80 mm (3 1/4 in) depth.
Mass (with speaker cord):
- Front: Approximately 0.49 kg (1 lb 2 oz).
- Surround: Approximately 0.54 kg (1 lb 4 oz).

Center (SS-CTB122) for BDV-E6100/BDV-E4100/BDV-E3100: This center speaker is designed to be relatively wide and shallow for placement below a display.

Dimensions: Approximately 240 mm (9 1/2 in) width x 90 mm (3 5/8 in) height x 85 mm (3 3/8 in) depth.
Mass (with speaker cord): Approximately 0.58 kg (1 lb 5 oz).

Center (SS-CTB121) for BDV-E2100: A slightly smaller center speaker variant.

Dimensions: Approximately 225 mm (8 7/8 in) width x 84 mm (3 3/8 in) height x 75 mm (3 in) depth.
Mass (with speaker cord): Approximately 0.5 kg (1 lb 2 oz).

The manual also includes part lists for each speaker model, identifying specific part numbers for the speakers themselves and for accessories like the FOOT (4 pieces). These part numbers vary depending on the regional model (e.g., US, Singapore, South African, Canadian, AEP, UK, E, Australian, PX models) and the specific home theater system they are intended for.

Usage Features

The speakers are designed to integrate seamlessly with their respective Sony BDV home theater systems. The variety of speaker sizes and configurations (wall-mounted, standing, compact) suggests flexibility in setup to suit different room layouts and user preferences. The inclusion of speaker cords in the mass specifications implies that these are typically wired speakers, requiring connection to an amplifier or receiver.

The manual's part lists indicate that each speaker unit (Front Lch, Front Rch, Surround Lch, Surround Rch, Center) is a distinct replaceable part, allowing for individual component servicing or replacement if needed. The "FOOT (4 pieces)" accessory suggests that some speakers come with stands or feet for stable placement on surfaces.

Maintenance Features

The service manual primarily focuses on providing information for technicians or advanced users for maintenance and repair.

Part Lists: Detailed part lists with reference numbers, part numbers, descriptions, and remarks are provided for each speaker model (SS-CTB121, SS-CTB122, SS-TSB121, SS-TSB122, SS-TSB123). This is essential for identifying and ordering correct replacement parts.
Regional Variations: The part lists clearly differentiate parts based on regional models (e.g., US, CND, AEP, UK, SAF, SP, AUS, PX, E3, E12, EA3). This ensures that the correct components are used for specific markets, accounting for potential differences in voltage, safety standards, or minor design variations.
Disassembly Jig: A specific "JIG FOR SPEAKER REMOVAL" (Part No.: J-2501-238-A) is mentioned for disassembling the set, particularly for front panel removal. This indicates that specialized tools may be required for certain repair procedures, highlighting the importance of proper techniques to avoid damage.
Revision History: The manual includes a revision history table, noting updates to the document itself. This helps ensure that technicians are using the most current and accurate service information.

Overall, this service manual provides comprehensive technical details and part information crucial for the maintenance, repair, and proper understanding of the Sony SS-CTB121, SS-CTB122, SS-TSB121, SS-TSB122, and SS-TSB123 speaker systems within their designated home theater environments.