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4-140-464-11(1)
Active
Speaker
System
Operating Instructions______US
Manual de instrucciones____ES
Mode d’emploi ____________FR
SRS-DB500
©2009 Sony Corporation
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Owner’s Record For customer in the United The model and serial numbers are located on States the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in This symbol is intended to the space provided below. Refer to them alert the user to the whenever you call upon your Sony dealer presence of uninsulated regarding this product. “dangerous voltage” Model No. Serial No. within the product’s enclosure that may
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10) Protect the power cord from being The following FCC statement applies only to walked on or pinched particularly at the version of this model manufactured for plugs, convenience receptacles, and the sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not point where they exit from the apparatus. comply with FCC technical regulations. 11) Only use attachments/accessories NOTE: specified by the manufacturer. This equipment has been tested and found to 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, comply w
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For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) US 4
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Table of Contents Unpacking ....................................6 Guide to parts and controls ..........7 Getting Started Hooking up the system.................9 Positioning the speakers.............12 Basic Operations Listening to the sound................13 Adjusting the sound ...................14 Changing the display..................15 Additional Information Troubleshooting .........................16 Precautions.................................17 Specifications.............................
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Unpacking Check that you have the following items: • Subwoofer (1) • Remote Commander (1) •Audio cord (1) • Operating Instructions (1) • Satellite speakers (2) US 6
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Guide to parts and controls Subwoofer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; A JOG F BASS button Turn to adjust the volume, bass and Press to enter or exit from the bass treble level. level setting mode. B Illuminator BASS indicator Lights up when the system is turned Flashes during bass level setting on. mode. Lights up when the bass level setting C MUTING indicator is done by remote. Lights up when the muting function G INPUT button is activated. Press to select the input source. D "/1 (on/standby) button
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Remote RM-AS31 7 1 6 2 5 3 4 A "/1 (on/standby) E BASS +/– Press to turn the system on or off. Press to change the bass level. B DISPLAY F TREBLE +/– Press to change the illuminator Press to change the treble level. pattern around JOG. G INPUT C VOLUME +/–* Press to select the input source. Press to adjust the volume. * The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system. D MUTING Press to turn off the sound. Press the button again to restore the
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Getting Started Hooking up the system Subwoofer – Rear panel – Front panel A 1 B 2 INPUT 2 D C 1 To satellite speaker (left) 2 To satellite speaker (right) Continued l US 9
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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. Portable audio device, computer, R L etc. INPUT 1 Red White To LINE OUT or headphones jack To INPUT 1 (stereo mini-jack) jack Audio cord (supplied) B Satellite speakers Be sure to insert the connector straight into the terminals. L R SPEAKER C Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet after you have make all connections. The "/1 indicator is t
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Getting Started 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. Subwoofer Portable audio device, etc. To INPUT 2 jack To LINE OUT or headphones jack (stereo mini-jack) Connecting cord (not supplied) Note When the system is connected to the monaural jack of the source device, the sound may not come through the right satellite speaker. In such a case, use the optional plug adaptor PC-236MS or PC-234S. Us
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Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below. Portable audio device, computer, etc. Subwoofer Left satellite speaker Right satellite speaker US 12
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Basic Operations Using the headphones/earphones Connect the headphones/earphones to the i (headphones) jack on the subwoofer. Basic Operations Notes • If the connected device has a BASS BOOST Listening to the sound function, set it to off as it may cause audible distortion. 1 Press "/1 to turn on the system. • If connecting the speaker to a device with a built-in radio or tuner, radio reception may not The "/1 indicator lights off when the occur or sensitivity may be reduced system is tur
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— TREBLE Adjusting the sound 1 Press TREBLE to enter treble level setting mode. Adding a sound effect 2 Turn JOG to adjust the treble effect. —BASS You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in 1 Press BASS to enter bass level 2dB step. setting mode. Turn JOG clockwise to increase treble level. 2 Turn JOG to adjust the bass Turn JOG counterclockwise to effect. decrease treble level. You can adjust from –8 dB to +8 dB in The initial setting is 0 dB. 2dB step. 3 Press TREBLE to exit from the Turn
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Basic Operations 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: 1) 2) Deco light mode t Volume mode t 3) Power meter mode t Off 1) This mode is the default mode. The illuminator flashes randomly. 2) The illuminator shows the volume level. 3) The illuminator lights up
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The sound is distorted. • Turn JOG counterclockwise. • Turn down the volume level on the Additional Information connected device. Or, if the connected device has a BASS BOOST function, Troubleshooting set it to off. There is hum or noise in the speaker Should you encounter a problem with output. your speaker system, check the following • Make sure all the connections have been list and take the indicated measures. If the correctly made. problem persists, consult your nearest • Make sure
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Additional Information Speakers Precautions There is no sound from the speaker system. On safety • Make sure all the connections have been • The nameplate indicating operating correctly made. voltage, power consumption, etc., is • Make sure the satellite speaker and the located on the rear exterior. connected device have been turned up • Before operating the system, be sure properly. that the operating voltage of the system • Connect only the supplied speakers. is identical with that of you
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• Although this system is magnetically shielded, do not leave recorded tapes, Specifications watches, personal credit cards or floppy disks using magnetic coding in front of Speaker section the system for an extended period of time. Satellite speaker Speaker system If the TV picture or monitor display is Full range, magnetically shielded magnetically distorted Speaker units Although this system is magnetically 6.5 cm, cone type shielded, there may be cases that the Enclosure type picture
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Additional Information General Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 94 × 196 × 135 mm 3 3 3 (3 / × 7 / × 5 / in) 4 4 5 (Satellite speaker) Approx. 221 × 403 × 411 mm 3 7 1 (8 / × 15 / × 16 / in) 4 8 4 (Subwoofer) Mass Approx. 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) (Satellite speaker) Approx. 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) (Subwoofer) Power consumption 65 W Power consumption (during standby mode) 0.5 W Optional accessory Connecting cord RK-G136, RK-G138 Plug adaptor PC-236MS, PC-234S Design and specifications are subject to change
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El sistema no se desconectará de la fuente de Registro del usuario alimentación mientras esté conectado en una Los números de modelo y de serie se toma de corriente de ca, incluso aunque encuentran en la parte posterior de la unidad. apague el propio sistema. Anote estos números en el espacio ofrecido a continuación. Refiérase a estos números La presión sonora excesiva de los auriculares cuando tenga que llamar a su proveedor puede causar la pérdida del sentido del oído. Sony en relació
