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Dual-Stereo Amplifier
+ – + –
Right Left
Right Speaker
Left Speaker
Amplifier 1
+ – + –
Right Left
Amplifier 2
– +
– +
+2dB
0dB
0dB
High Frequency
HF
LF
– +
– +
+2dB
0dB
0dB
High Frequency
HF
LF
three.
Speaker Angle Adjustment
SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600
four.
Response Contour Adjustment
SVA2100, SVA1800, SVA1600
20
– +
20k
0dB
Frequency
+2dB
0dB
20
20k
0dB
Frequency
– +
+2dB
0dB
SVA Center
The SVA Center terminal cup has an adjustable foot to
angle the speaker towards the listening position.
angle the speaker towards the listening position.
Loosen thumbscrew.
Slide rod down the desired
amount.
amount.
Tighten thumbscrew.
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If there is no sound from
any of the speakers, check
the following:
any of the speakers, check
the following:
• Receiver/amplifier is on and
a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
a source is playing.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound coming
from one speaker, check the
following:
from one speaker, check the
following:
• Check the “Balance” control
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
on your receiver/amplifier.
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure all wires are con-
nected. Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
If the system plays at low
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased, check
the following:
volumes but shuts off as
volume is increased, check
the following:
• Check all wires and con-
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being used,
check the minimum imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
nections between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed, cut,
or punctured.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being used,
check the minimum imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
If there is low bass output,
check the following:
check the following:
• Make sure the polarity
(+ and –) of the left and
right “Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
(+ and –) of the left and
right “Speaker Inputs” are
connected properly.
If you are not bi-wiring your
system, and there is no out-
put from either the low- or
high-frequency drivers,
check the following:
system, and there is no out-
put from either the low- or
high-frequency drivers,
check the following:
• Make sure the shorting
straps are properly attached
to the terminals.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and each of the speakers.
straps are properly attached
to the terminals.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and each of the speakers.
If you are bi-wiring your
system, and there is no out-
put from either the low- or
high-frequency drivers,
check the following:
system, and there is no out-
put from either the low- or
high-frequency drivers,
check the following:
• Make sure the amplifier is
hooked up to both the low
and high terminals on each
speaker.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and each of the speakers.
hooked up to both the low
and high terminals on each
speaker.
• Check all connections
between processor/amplifier
and each of the speakers.
Troubleshooting
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SVA2100
Frequency Response
40Hz – 18kHz (
40Hz – 18kHz (
±
2dB)
30Hz – 20kHz (
–
6dB)
Sensitivity
93dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
300 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1200Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
43 x 14-1/2 x 20-1/4 inches
1092 x 368 x 514mm
Weight
95 lbs/43 kg
93dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
300 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1200Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
43 x 14-1/2 x 20-1/4 inches
1092 x 368 x 514mm
Weight
95 lbs/43 kg
SVA1800
Frequency Response
50Hz – 18kHz (
50Hz – 18kHz (
±
2dB)
35Hz – 20kHz (
–
6dB)
Sensitivity
92dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
250 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1600Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
38 x 12-1/2 x 16-1/4 inches
965 x 318 x 413mm
Weight
75 lbs/34 kg
92dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
250 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1600Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
38 x 12-1/2 x 16-1/4 inches
965 x 318 x 413mm
Weight
75 lbs/34 kg
SVA1600
Frequency Response
50Hz – 18kHz (
50Hz – 18kHz (
±
2dB)
38Hz – 18kHz (
–
6dB)
Sensitivity
89dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
200 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1750Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
35-3/4 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches
908 x 279 x 343mm
Weight
60 lbs/27 kg
89dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
200 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
1750Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
35-3/4 x 11 x 13-1/2 inches
908 x 279 x 343mm
Weight
60 lbs/27 kg
Specifications
Occasional refinements may
be made to existing products
without notice, but will always
meet or exceed original speci-
fications unless otherwise
stated.
be made to existing products
without notice, but will always
meet or exceed original speci-
fications unless otherwise
stated.
**The maximum recommended
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system head-
room to allow for occasional
peaks. We do not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
amplifier power rating will
ensure proper system head-
room to allow for occasional
peaks. We do not recommend
sustained operation at these
maximum power levels.
SVA1500
Frequency Response
80Hz – 18kHz (
80Hz – 18kHz (
±
2dB)
45Hz – 20kHz (
–
6dB)
Sensitivity
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
2500Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
20 x 6-13/16 x 11-1/8 inches
508 x 173 x 283mm
Weight
25 lbs/11.4 kg
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
2500Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
20 x 6-13/16 x 11-1/8 inches
508 x 173 x 283mm
Weight
25 lbs/11.4 kg
SVA Center
Frequency Response
80Hz – 18kHz (
80Hz – 18kHz (
±
2dB)
45Hz – 20kHz (
–
6dB)
Sensitivity
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
2500Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6-13/16 x 20 x 11-1/8 inches
173 x 508 x 283mm
Weight
25 lbs/11.4 kg
88dB @ 2.83 volts/1 meter
Recommended Maximum
Amplifier Power**
150 watts
Impedance
8 ohms nominal
Crossover Frequency
2500Hz
Dimensions (HxWxD)
6-13/16 x 20 x 11-1/8 inches
173 x 508 x 283mm
Weight
25 lbs/11.4 kg
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declare in own resopsibility, that the looudspeakers
described in this owner‘s manual are in compliance with
technical standards:
EN 50 081-1/1992
EN 50 082-1/3.1995
Steen Michaelsen
Birkerød, DENMARK 1/97
Declaration of Conformity
Kongevejen 194B
DK-3460 Birkerød
DK-3460 Birkerød
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*Trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
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Printed in USA 01/97
Part No. 332382-001
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