Mode d'emploi SONY SS A1

[. . . ] 57 kg Operating Instructions (1) Warranty card (1) Cleaning cloth (1) Rated impedance Maximum input power Sensitivity Frequency response Cross over frequency Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Amplifier Supplied accessories Speaker cords (not supplied) Speaker cords (not supplied) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. SPEAKER SYSTEM Beware of the following  Do not touch the surface of the speaker unit.  Do not put any object or your hand into the duct located on the back to SS-AR1 the enclosure.  If a foreign object is found in the duct, do not attempt to take it out by yourself. [. . . ] Please consult your nearest dealer.  The spikes are made in screw form. Make sure that the spikes are not loose. If they are loose, tighten them up by turning each spike clockwise. Precautions To turn an amplifier or a source component on/off Set the volume of the amplifier to the minimum. If the bass cannot be heard or the phonic positions of instruments are indefinite Make sure to connect the speaker cords, matching +/- to the appropriate speaker terminals. Cleaning of the enclosure  Do not use any type of neutral detergent, benzene, or alcohol because they may damage the surface finish of the enclosure.  To maintain the fine gloss of the enclosure for a long time, gently wipe off     dust using a soft brush or feather duster, and then wipe the enclosure with the supplied cleaning cloth. (Do not use any type of scrub brush or sponge. ) Wipe smudges such as fingerprints or oil spots with the supplied cleaning cloth carefully. When the smudges are hard to remove, wipe them off with a soft cloth soaked in soapy water, and wrung dry. The cleaning cloth is washable and can be used repeatedly. Operating Instructions To avoid damaging the speakers Do not disassemble or modify the speaker units, network circuits, or the enclosure. To avoid damaging the circuit Do not input the following signals continuously.  FM inter-station noise  High-frequency signals of electronic instruments  High-frequency signals in the fast-forward and rewind modes of a tape recorder Printed in Japan © 2009 Sony Corporation Notice for the 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. Likewise, if the speakers must be placed more than 2 meters apart, turn them slightly inward for more effective stereo sound. Requirement for selecting an amplifier The speaker impedance must be 4 ohms. Excessive sound volume may damage the speakers, so the position of the volume level knob on the amplifier to avoid excessive input. Requirement for selecting speaker cords (one pair) In order to output high quality sound signals, prepare a pair of speaker cords of the required length. Use speaker cords that are treated with either one of the following two fittings at their ends.  With cable cores (less than 4 mm in diameter) bared by stripping the jacket to 10 mm of each end of speaker cords The bare cable core may become oxidized over time. In that case, reconnect the speaker cords after stripping the jacket to expose a fresh segment of cable core at each end. This will ensure you can enjoy better sound.  With spade plugs (more than 6 mm in inside diameter, and less than 12 mm in outside diameter) Do not place the speakers in the following locations  In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight  In places subject to excessive dust and dirt  In places subject to high humidity  Near source components (CD, record players, etc. )  Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc. )  Near televisions Magnetic cards may fail due to the magnets in the speaker units. The speakers are not magnetically shielded. [. . . ]  With spade plugs (more than 6 mm in inside diameter, and less than 12 mm in outside diameter) Do not place the speakers in the following locations  In places subject to high temperature or direct sunlight  In places subject to excessive dust and dirt  In places subject to high humidity  Near source components (CD, record players, etc. )  Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc. )  Near televisions Magnetic cards may fail due to the magnets in the speaker units. The speakers are not magnetically shielded. Therefore, if you use the speakers near CRT-based televisions, color shading occurs on the television screen. D Left speaker A Right speaker A : Shorten the distance less than the one of the speaker to the listening position (B). [. . . ]