SA-WX900

1000 Watt Active Subwoofer

Key Features

Built-in Digital 1000 Watt Amplifier (4 Ohms, 20-200Hz, 0.8% THD) Dual 12-inch long-throw drivers Auto power on/off Frequency Response 18 - 200 Hz Variable High-Cut Frequency Control 50 - 200 Hz Low Boost Function (off, 1,2) Level control Phase Switch Line-level and speaker-level inputs Line output for additional subwoofer Speaker level Outputs Speaker Cables and RCA Cable Included

Specifications

Frequency Response: 20 - 200 Hz High Cut Frequency: 50Hz ~ 200 Hz Sensitivity: 100 mV Driver Unit: Dual 12" long-throw Impedance: 47 k ohm Frequency Response
Power Requirements: 1000 watts, 120 V AC / 60 Hz

Weight

110 lbs (49.9 Kg)

Dimensions (WHD)

17.3" x 21" x 24.4" (440 x 535 x 620 mm)

UPC Code

0272426221970
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Last Updated 2005-09-30

To avoid damaging the woofer
Be careful in setting the volume control of the amplifier to avoid an excessive input power. Do not attempt to open the enclosure or remold speaker units and networks.

Before you get started

Turn off the power of the amplifier and the woofer before making any connection. Use the audio connecting cords that are supplied to the respective equipment. If there are not enough audio connecting cords to make the necessary connections, you need to purchase some optional audio connecting cords. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid noise. Connect the AC power cord from the woofer to a wall outlet. You cannot connect the CENTER output jack for use with Dolby Pro Logic function to the woofer. Bass sound is not output with some Dolby Pro Logic modes.
Raccordez le caisson de grave lamplificateur. (F)
Reliez les bornes SPEAKER IN du caisson de grave aux bornes denceintes (B) de lamplificateur en utilisant les cordons denceintes fournis.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A
Modles autres que pour IEurope
In case color irregularity is observed on the nearby TV screen
With the magnetically shielded type of the speaker system, the speakers can be installed near a TV set. However, color irregularity may still be observed on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.
If color irregularity is observed.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. tTurn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
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Raccordement du systme (A)

Prsentation

Utilisez les prises LINE IN ou les bornes SPEAKER IN du caisson quand vous raccordez lamplificateur. Si votre amplificateur comporte lun des modles de prises de sortie suivants, raccordez-la la prise LINE IN et la prise de lamplificateur laide du cble de connexion audio fourni. Prise(s) MONO OUT Prise MIX OUT Prise(s) de sortie SUBWOOFER Prise(s) de sortie SUPER WOOFER Si lamplificateur noffre aucune des prises de sortie indiques, reliez les bornes denceintes de lamplificateur aux bornes SPEAKER IN.

Quand vous utilisez la double paire de prises (A + B), veillez slectionner la position A + B sur lamplificateur.

Remarque

Quand vous utilisez les bornes denceintes (A) seulement (enceintes avant seulement) ou quand lamplificateur est teint, rduisez le volume ou teignez le caisson sinon vous entendrez un bourdonnement.
If color irregularity is observed again.
tPlace the speakers further apart from the TV set.
Connecting to an amplifier with a single set of speaker terminals
Connect the woofer to the amplifier, and then connect the front speakers to the woofer using the supplied speaker cords (1 for each speaker). (B) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm ( 5/8 in.). Be sure to match the speaker cord to the appropriate terminal on the components: + to + and to. If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and will lack bass. It is useful to decide that the speaker cord marked with a line is always the negative () and should be connected to the negative () terminal to avoid any improper connections.

Prcautions

Scurit
Avant dutiliser le caisson de grave, vrifiez que sa tension de fonctionnement est identique celle du secteur local. Si vous prvoyez de ne pas utiliser le caisson pendant longtemps, dbranchez-le de la prise murale. Pour dbrancher le cordon dalimentation secteur, tirez sur la fiche. Ne jamais tirer sur le cordon proprement dit. Si un liquide ou un solide tombait dans le coffret, dbranchez le caisson et faites-le contrler par un technicien qualifi avant de le remettre en service. Le cordon dalimentation secteur doit tre chang par un professionnel seulement.

When howling occurs

Relocate the speaker or turn down the volume of the amplifier.

On installation

Do not install the woofer near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. Good ventilation is essential to prevent internal heat build-up in the woofer. Place the woofer in a location with adequate air circulation. Do not place the woofer on a soft surface or too close to a wall as this may obstruct the ventilation hole on the back. Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) floor, as staining or discoloration may result. Take care to avoid any possible injury on the corners of the woofer.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Avant de commencer

Eteignez lamplificateur et le caisson de grave avant de les relier. Utilisez les cordons audio fournis avec les diffrents appareils. Si vous navez pas assez de cordons pour faire les liaisons ncessaires, vous devrez acheter des cordons de liaison audio en option. Veillez insrer fond les fiches dans les prises pour viter toute source de parasites. Branchez le cordon dalimentation secteur du caisson sur une prise murale. Vous ne pouvez pas relier la prise de sortie CENTER ce caisson pour utiliser la fonction Dolby Pro Logic. Le son grave n'est pas fourni par certains modes Dolby Pro Logic.
Avant dallumer ou dteindre lamplificateur ou un autre appareil
Connect the woofer to the amplifier. (C)
Connect the SPEAKER IN terminals of the woofer to the amplifiers speaker terminals with the speaker cords. Be sure to connect both L and R channels.
Noubliez pas de baisser compltement le volume.
Pour viter dendommager le caisson de grave
Rglez avec soin le volume de lamplificateur pour viter toute entre de son excessive. Ne pas essayer douvrir le coffret ou de modifier les haut-parleurs et les circuits.

On cleaning the cabinet

Clean the cabinet with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
Connect the front speakers to the woofer. (D)
Connect the speakers to the speaker terminals of the woofer.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your woofer that is not covered in this manual, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Si vous observez des anomalies de couleurs sur lcran du tlviseur install proximit du caisson
Normalement les enceintes ont un blindage magntique et peuvent tre installes prs dun tlviseur, mais il est possible dobserver des anomalies de couleurs avec certains types de tlviseur.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with The limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a woofer (below 200 Hz) comes from, you can install the woofer wherever you like in your room. To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to install the woofer on a solid floor where the resonance is unlikely to occur. You can obtain a sufficient heavy bass reproduction from a single woofer. However if you use a couple of the woofers, you can obtain an even more effective heavy bass reproduction.
Always install the woofer vertically, keeping a few centimeters from away the wall. Do not place an object on the woofer or sit on it. If the woofer is installed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room. If this happened, move the woofer away from the center of a room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by installing a bookshelf on the wall, etc.
Connecting to an amplifier with double (A + B) sets of speaker terminals
If your amplifier has double (A + B) sets of speaker terminals, connect both the woofer and the front speakers to the amplifier using the supplied speaker cords (1 for each speaker). (B) Twist the stripped ends of the cord about 15 mm ( 5/8 in.).
Raccordement un amplificateur avec une seule paire de bornes denceintes
Raccordez le caisson de grave lamplificateur, puis les enceintes au caisson laide des cbles fournis (1 pour chaque enceinte). (B) Torsadez lextrmit du cordon aprs lavoir dnude sur 15 mm ( 5/8 po) environ. Veillez brancher les cordons denceintes sur les bornes appropries : + sur + et sur. Si les cordons sont inverss, le son sera dform et les basses feront dfaut. Il est pratique de toujours prendre, par exemple, le cordon ray pour la liaison aux bornes ngatives (). Vous ne risquez pas ainsi de faire de mauvaises liaisons.

ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Pour toute question ou problme au sujet du caisson de grave, veuillez contacter votre revendeur Sony le plus proche.

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MONO OUT

ON/STANDBY

POWER SAVE

LEVEL CUT OFF FREQUENCY

NORM OFF

IN OUT
PHASE POWER SAVE MODE BASS-BOOST
MUSIC OFF MIN MAX 50Hz 200Hz REVERSE AUTO MOVIE
90Hz 3 120Hz 4 60Hz 5 50Hz 2 150Hz 1 200Hz
Another woofer Un autre caisson de grave
POWER indicator Indicateur POWER

CUT OFF FREQUENCY

BASS-BOOST
Connecting to an amplifier with a special jack for a woofer
If your amplifier has a special jack for a subwoofer (like a MONO OUT jack, MIX OUT jack, SUBWOOFER jack or SUPER WOOFER jack), connect the LINE IN jack of the woofer to one of those jacks using the supplied audio connecting cord. (G) Connect the MONO OUT jack of your amplifier to the LINE IN jack of the woofer with the supplied audio connecting cord. (H)
If the output level of your amplifier is not large enough, the sound may not be loud enough. In this case, connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier directly to the SPEAKER IN terminals of the woofer.
Franais Adjusting the Sound (L)
You can adjust the sound of the woofer to suit the sound of your front speakers. Reinforcing the bass sound gives you a greater sense of atmosphere.

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the woofer, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Theres no sound. Check that this woofer and components are connected correctly and securely. Turn LEVEL clockwise to turn the volume up. Reset the level. The sound has suddenly stopped. The speaker cords may have shortcircuited. Connect the cords properly. The sound is distorted. The input signal is imperfect. The input signal level is too high. Set the CUT OFF FREQUENCY as high as possible when playing back the Dolby digital. Severe hum or noise is heard. Connect the ground wire of the turntable properly. The contacts between the plugs of the connecting cords and the corresponding jacks have not been made properly. Connect the plugs firmly. The audio system is picking up some noise from a TV set. Move the audio system away from the TV set or turn the TV set off.
Raccordement un amplificateur dot dune prise spciale pour caisson de grave

To make the most of the low level converter function
Rglez BASS-BOOST sur OFF. Rglez MODE sur MOVIE ou MUSIC.
Slectionnez le mode en fonction du support reproduire.
Rglez la frquence de coupure. (M)
Tournez la commande CUT OFF FREQUENCY en fonction des frquences de reproduction des enceintes avant. Pour effectuer le rglage, reportez-vous aux indications suivantes : 1 Haut-parleurs typiques de trs petites dimensions : diamtre de cm (1 5/po). 2 Haut-parleurs typiques de petites dimensions : diamtre de cm (2 3/1/8 po). 3 Haut-parleurs typiques de dimensions moyennes : diamtre de cm (3 5/7/8 po). 4 Haut-parleurs typiques de grandes dimensions : diamtre de cm (6 3/1/2 po). 5 Haut-parleurs typiques de trs grandes dimensions : diamtre suprieur 25 cm (9 7/8 po).
Pour profiter pleinement de la fonction convertisseur bas niveau
When using two or more subwoofers (I) Connecting the AC power cord
Connect the AC power cord from the woofer and from your amplifier to a wall outlet. Make sure that power to the woofer is turned off before you plug in or unplug any power cord.
Si vous utilisez deux hautparleurs dextrmes-graves ou plus (I) Raccordement du cordon dalimentation secteur
Branchez le cordon dalimentation secteur du caisson de grave et de lamplificateur sur une prise murale. Assurez-vous que le caisson de grave est hors tension avant de brancher ou de dbrancher un cble dalimentation.
Listening to the Sound (J) 1 2
Turn on the amplifier and select the program source. Press POWER.
The woofer turns on and the POWER indicator lights up in green.
When playing back the sound of LFE signals, Dolby digital, or DTS, we recommend to set the CUT OFF FREQUENCY control to 200Hz (maximum) to obtain the best performance from the low level converter function.
Pour couter le son (J) 1 2
Allumez lamplificateur et slectionnez la source de programme. Appuyez sur POWER.
Le caisson est mis sous tension et lindicateur POWER sallume en vert.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS For the U.S.A. model
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: With 4 ohm loads, from Hz; rated 800 watts, minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.8 % total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Adjust the volume level of the woofer.
Turn the LEVEL control so that you can hear the bass sound a little more than before. To increase the volume, turn the control clockwise. To decrease the volume, turn the control counterclockwise.
A wide variety of material is available, e.g., CD, SACD, DVD, and DVD-Audio, etc. Compatible systems are: 2.1ch, 5.1ch and 6.1ch, etc., and various satellites signals. Depending on the system, adjust the LEVEL to suit the sound so that subwoofers output is optimal.

Play the program source.

Adjust the VOLUME so that sound from the front speakers is not distorted. If it is distorted, the sound from the woofer will also be distorted.
Lorsque vous coutez des signaux LFE, Dolby digital ou DTS, il est conseill de rgler la commande CUT OFF FREQUENCY 200 Hz (maximum) pour obtenir les meilleures performances de la fonction de convertisseur bas niveau.

Spcifications

Systme
Reproduisez la source de programme.
Ajustez VOLUME pour que le son des enceintes avant soit sans distorsion. Si le son des enceintes avant prsente une distorsion, il en sera de mme du son du caisson de grave.
Rglez le volume du caisson de grave.
Tournez la commande LEVEL de manire entendre un peu plus de grave. Pour augmenter le volume, tournez la commande vers la droite et pour le rduire, vers la gauche.
Il existe une grande varit de supports disponibles, comme les CD, les SACD, les DVD et les DVD-Audio, etc. Les systmes compatibles sont : 2.1 canaux, 5.1 canaux et 6.1 canaux, etc., et diffrents signaux satellites. Selon le systme, rglez LEVEL en fonction du son afin doptimiser la sortie du caisson de grave.
Caisson dextrmes graves actif blindage magntique (chssis ferm)

Haut-parleurs

Caisson de grave : dia. 30 cm (12 po), cne 2
Puissance de sortie RMS continue

System

To turn on and off the power automatically Auto power on/off function (K)
When the woofer is on (i.e, the POWER indicator lights up green) and there is no signal input for about seven minutes, the POWER indicator changes to red and the woofer enters power saving mode. While in this mode a signal is input to the woofer, the woofer automatically turns on (auto power on/off function). To turn this feature off, slide the POWER SAVE switch on the rear panel to OFF.
Never set the amplifiers tone control (BASS, TREBLE, etc.) or the equalizer output to a high level or input sine curves of 20 Hz to 50 Hz recorded on a commercially-available test disc or special sound (bass sound of electronic musical instrument, pop noise of analog disc turntable, sound with abnormally enhanced bass, etc.) in a high level to this unit. These actions may cause damage to the speakers. When a special disc containing abnormally enhanced bass is played, noise may be output in addition to the original sound. In such a case, decrease the sound level. The woofer output signal (DOLBY digital signal) of the digital surround processor sold singularly is set 10 dB higher by Dolby laboratories Licensing Corporation. In the case of using normally, adjust the woofer level. If you turn down the volume level of the woofer too low, the auto power on/off function may activate, causing the woofer to enter power saving mode.