SONY SS-V521
Owner's Manual

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Amplifier
SURROUND BACK
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Micro Satellite Speaker

SS-V811ED/V521
Surround back

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4-233-678-11(1)

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Foot pads

English
Supplied accessories

Features
The instructions in this manual are for SS-V811ED and SS-V521, Sony Micro Satellite Speaker. If you add this speaker to SA-VE815ED and SA-VE525, you can enjoy the surround effect as a 6.1 channel speaker system. Please refer to the manual provided for SA-VE815ED and SA-VE525 when you connect this speaker to the other speakers of SA-VE815ED and SAVE525. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, �SS-V811ED only�.

Hooking up the speaker (A)
Connect the speaker to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier. Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook-up.

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Positioning the speakers
Location of each speaker
Center Subwoofer Front (Left) Front (Right)

Precautions
On operation
� Do not drive the speaker system with a continuous wattage exceeding the maximum input power of the system. � If the polarity of the speaker connections are not correct, the bass tones will be weak and the position of the various instruments obscure. � Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may result in a short-circuit. � Before connecting, turn off the amplifier to avoid damaging the speaker system.

Specifications
SS-V811ED (SS-MS815)
Speaker system Speaker units 2 way, magnetically shielded Tweeter: 1.9 cm (3/ in.), 4 dome type Woofer: 5 cm (2 in.) � 2, balanced drive type Enclosure type Rated impedance Power handling capacity Bass reflex 8 ohms

Speaker stand (1) (SS-V811ED only) Screws (2) (SS-V811ED only) Washers (2) (SS-V811ED only) Plate (1) (SS-V811ED only) Foot pads (4) (SS-V521 only)

Speaker connecting cords, 10 m (32 ft 9 3/4 in.) (1)

Notes (B)
� Make sure the plus (+) and the minus (�) terminals on the speakers are matched to the corresponding plus (+) and minus (�) terminals on the amplifier. � Be sure to tighten the screws of the speaker terminals securely as loose screws may become a source of noise. � Make sure all connections are firm. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit. � For details regarding the connections on the amplifier side, refer to the manual that was provided with your amplifier.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Rear (Left) Surround back Tips

Rear(Right)

If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen
This speaker system is magnetically shielded to allow it to be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularities may still be observed on certain types of TV sets.

Maximum input power: 140 W Sensitivity level 87 dB (1 W, 1 m) Frequency range 120 Hz - 70,000 Hz Dimensions (w/h/d) When attached speaker grille: Approx. 86 � 169 � 130 mm (3 1/ � 6 3/ � 5 1/ in.) 2 4 8 When attached to supplied speaker stand: Approx. 96 � 207 � 141 mm (3 7/ � 8 1/ � 5 5/ in.) Mass
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Tip
All striped wires are minus (�) in polarity, and should be connected to the minus (�) speaker terminals.

� Movies are best enjoyed in a room that produces no echoes (as in one with surrounding curtains). � Music (especially classical music) is best enjoyed in a room that produces some echo.

If color irregularity is observed...
c Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on again after 15 to 30 minutes. Place the speakers further away from the TV set.

Positioning the speaker (for SS-V811ED only) (C)
Attach the speaker to supplied speaker stand and place them at their optimum locations. For details on the location of the speaker, see �Location of each speaker�.

If color irregularity is observed again...
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If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the amplifier.

On placement

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Detach the plate from the stand. Pass the speaker cord into the hole on the back of the stand and out from the hole at the center of the stand. Separate the speaker cord, then secure the cord to the speaker stand with the plate. Connect the speaker cord to the speaker terminal. The cord should be pressed into the groove in the stand.

� Do not set the speakers in an inclined position. � Do not place the speakers in locations that are: � Extremely hot or cold � � � � Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibrations Subject to direct sunlight

When attached speaker grille: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) When attached to supplied speaker stand: Approx. 1.4 kg (3 lb 1 oz)

SS-V521 (SS-MS525)
Speaker system Speaker units drive Enclosure type Rated impedance Power handling capacity Maximum input power: Sensitivity level Frequency range Dimensions (w/h/d) Full range � 2, magnetically shielded 5 cm (2 in.), balance type Bass reflex 8 ohms 120 watts 87 dB (1 W, 1 m) 120 Hz - 20,000 Hz Approx. 89 � 144 � 130 mm (3 5/8 � 5 3/4 � 5 1/8 in.), including front grille Approx. 750 g (1 lb 10 oz)

On cleaning
Clean the speaker cabinets with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution or water. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine. If you have any questions or problems concerning your speaker system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Using the supplied screws and washers, secure the speaker to the stand.
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Note
Do not remove the supplied speaker grille from the speaker while attaching the speaker to the speaker stand.

Setting the speaker (for SS-V521 only) (D)
To prevent speaker vibration or movement while listening, attach the supplied foot pads to the speaker.

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