SONY SS-CS3 Speaker System
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.
Precautions
On safety
Should any liquid or solid object fall into the system, unplug the system’s power cord and have the system checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
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.
- The volume level should not be turned up to the point of distortion.
On placement
- Do not install 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
- 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.
- Use caution when placing the speaker on a specially treated (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.) surfaces, as staining or discoloration may result.
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.
A Connecting the speakers to an amplifier
Connect the speakers to the speaker output terminals of an amplifier using the speaker cords (not supplied).
Make sure power to all components (included the subwoofer) is turned off before starting the hook up.
When connecting, tighten the speaker terminals by turning them in the direction of the arrows in the illustration A-1.
Notes
- 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 on speaker connection of the amplifier, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your amplifier.
Tip
Black striped wires are minus (–) in polarity, and should be connected to the minus (–) speaker terminals.
B Positioning the speakers
Install the speakers as shown in illustration B-1.
* SS-CS3 (Floor standing speaker) and SS-CS5 (Bookshelf speaker) can be used as either a front or a surround speaker.
Tip
Attach the foot pads (supplied) to the bottom corners of the speakers (see fig. B-2. SS-CS5 is used for illustration purposes), and make sure the speakers are installed completely level.
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem with your speaker, check the following list and take the indicated measures. If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound from the speaker.
- Make sure the connections have been correctly made.
- Make sure the volume on the amplifier has been turned up properly.
- Make sure the program source selector on the amplifier is set to the proper source.
- Make sure the headphones are not connected.
There is hum or noise in the speaker output.
- Make sure the connections have been correctly made.
- Make sure none of the audio components are positioned too close to the TV set.
The sound has suddenly stopped.
Make sure the connections have been correctly made. Contact between bare speaker wires at the speaker terminals may cause a short-circuit.
Specifications
SS-CS3 (Floor standing speaker)
- Speaker system 3-way 4-driver speaker system, Bass reflex
- Speaker units Woofer: 130 mm (5 1/4 in.), cone type (2)
- Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.), soft
- dome type (1)
- Super tweeter: 19 mm (3/4 in.), soft dome type (1)
- Rated impedance 6 Ω Maximum input power 145 W
- Sensitivity level 88 dB (2.83V, 1 m)
- Frequency range 45 Hz – 50,000 Hz
- Dimensions (width/height/depth)
Approx. 230 × 922 × 260 mm (9 1/8 in. × 36 3/8 in. × 10 1/4 in.), including front grille - Mass Approx. 11.5 kg (25 lb. 5 oz.), including front grille
- Supplied accessory Foot pads (4)
SS-CS3 (Floor standing speaker)
- Speaker system 3-way 4-driver speaker system, Bass reflex
- Speaker units Woofer: 130 mm (5 1/4 in.), cone type (2)
- Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.), soft
- dome type (1)
- Super tweeter: 19 mm (3/4 in.), soft dome type (1)
- Rated impedance 6 Ω Maximum input power 145 W
- Sensitivity level 88 dB (2.83V, 1 m)
- Frequency range 45 Hz – 50,000 Hz
- Dimensions (width/height/depth)
- Approx. 230 × 922 × 260 mm (9 1/8 in. × 36 3/8 in. × 10 1/4 in.), including front grille
- Mass Approx. 11.5 kg (25 lb. 5 oz.), including front grille
- Supplied accessory Foot pads (4)
SS-CS8 (Center speaker)
- Speaker system 2-way 3-driver speaker system, Bass reflex
- Speaker units Woofer: 100 mm (4 in.), cone type (2)
- Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.), soft
- dome type (1)
- Rated impedance 6 Ω
- Maximum input power 145 W
- Sensitivity level 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
- Frequency range 55 Hz – 25,000 Hz
- Dimensions (width/height/depth)
- Approx. 430 × 146 × 220 mm (17 in. × 5 3/4 in. × 8 3/4 in.), including front grille
- Mass Approx. 5.0 kg (11 lb.), including front grille
- Supplied accessory Foot pads (4)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Documents / Resources
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SONY SS-CS3 Speaker System [pdf] User Guide SS-CS3, SS-CS3 Speaker System, Speaker System |