SONY SS-NA2ES Speaker System Operating Instructions Manual

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SS-NA2ES
Operating Instructions

For customers in the United States

Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.

For customers in Europe
Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.
This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

For customers in Europe and Australia

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the product.

**A** Index to speaker parts

**B** Setting the speakers

**C** Amplifier connections

**A**  Index to speaker parts

Notes on usage

• Do not touch the diaphragm of each speaker unit.
• The color and appearance (grain patterns) may vary among the enclosures because natural wood is used. Depending on lighting conditions, the enclosures may look different, but this does not indicate damage.
• Do not put any object or your hand into either of the ducts (upper or lower) located on the rear of the enclosure.
• If there is a foreign object 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.
  1 Before attaching the grille frame, confirm its correct mounting orientation. When attaching, press above the pin to firmly secure it. If the grille frame is protruding outward (it will not come off), push it all the way in. Attaching the grille frames is recommended even when not using the speakers in order to protect them from damage. The speakers can be enjoyed with the grille frames attached, but superior performance can be achieved by removing the grille frames. When removing the grille frame, take care not to bend or distort its shape excessively.
  2 The lower duct on the rear is located slightly to the right of the center.

**B** Setting the speakers

Speaker placement is one of the most important factors in obtaining high- quality sound.
Observe the following when placing your speakers to obtain full advantage of the speaker characteristics:

• Set up the speakers on a hard, flat floor.
• Make sure the spikes are not loose.
• Place the speakers near a hard wall with their rears more than 50 cm (20 in) away from the wall.
• Place the speakers in similar acoustic environments (i.e., in the same room).
• Place the speakers so that the tweeters are at the same height as your ears when you are seated.
• Place the speakers at an equal distance from the listening position.
• If you cannot place the speakers wide enough apart, turn the speakers slightly outward.
  Likewise, if the speakers must be placed more than 2 meters (80 in) apart, turn them slightly inward for more effective stereo sound.

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 players, record players, etc.)

• Near magnetic cards (credit cards, commuter passes, etc.)
  Magnetic cards may fail due to the magnets in the speaker units.

• Near televisions
  The speakers are not magnetically shielded. Therefore, if you use the speakers near CRT-based televisions, color shading occurs on the television screen.

C Amplifier connections

Selecting the amplifier/speaker cords

Select an amplifier (not supplied) and speaker cords (not supplied) meeting the following requirements.

For selecting an amplifier:
The speaker impedance is designed as 4 ohms. Excessive sound volume may damage the speakers, so be aware of the position of the volume level knob on the amplifier and avoid excessive input.

Requirement for selecting speaker cords (one pair)
In order to output high-quality sound signals, use speaker cords of the minimum necessary length that are treated with either of the following two fittings at their ends:

• With cable cores (less than 4.5 mm (3/16 in) in diameter) bared by stripping the jacket to 10 mm (13/32 in) from each + and – end The bare cable core may become oxidized over time. In this case, reconnect the speaker cords after stripping the jacket to expose a fresh segment of cable core at each end. This will ensure that you can enjoy better sound.
• With spade plugs (more than 8 mm (11/32 in) in inner diameter, and less than 12 mm (1/2 in) in outer diameter)

Connecting to the amplifier

Before connecting, turn off the amplifier.
Connect the terminals of the right speaker to the right speaker terminals of the amplifier, and connect the terminals of the left speaker to the left speaker terminals of the amplifier.

Note
Tighten each binding post securely. Periodically checking the tightness of the binding posts is recommended to prevent them from becoming loose as time passes.
About aging
The speakers take some time to provide their best performance. Play the speakers at normal volume for about 10 hours to break them in.

Specifications

Speaker system –  3-way 6-driver speaker system, Bass-reflex
Speaker unit –   Woofer: 165 mm (6.5 in), cone type (2) Midrange: 130 mm (5.25 in), cone type (1) Tweeter: Main tweeter, 25 mm (1 in), dome type (1) Assist tweeter, 19 mm (0.75 in), dome type (2)
Rated impedanc e  –  4 ohms
Maximum input power   –   100 watts
Sensitivity   –   90 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Frequency response   –   45 Hz – 45,000 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) –  Approx. 255 × 990 × 415 mm (10 1/8 × 39 × 16 3/8 in)
Mass –  Approx. 32 kg (70 lb 9 oz)
Supplied accessories   –  Cleaning cloth (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Precautions

Before turning an amplifier or a source component on/off
Set the volume of the amplifier to minimum.

If the bass cannot be heard or the phonic positions of instruments are indefinite
Make sure to connect the speaker cords by 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.
• Make sure not to damage the enclosure.
• The supplied cleaning cloth is washable and can be used repeatedly.

To avoid damaging the speakers
Do not disassemble or modify the speaker units, network circuits, or the enclosure.

To avoid damaging the circuits
Do not input the following signals continuously:

• FM inter-station noise
• High-frequency signals of electronic instruments
• High output and high-frequency signals in the fast-forward and rewind modes of a tape recorder

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