User manual SONY HT-DDW685

[. . . ] The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. [. . . ] This parameter is not valid when PCM 96 kHz or DTS 2048 signals are input. Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance as the average distance between the front speakers. Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. Center speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 1. 5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B). Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 37) to a distance 4. 5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 37). Lets you specify the location of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 43). Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround right speaker. Surround right speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 37) to a distance 4. 5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on page 37). However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than 1. 5 meters (5 feet) closer from the front speakers. Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set further away from the listening position than the front speakers. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1-2 meters (3-6 feet) closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being "inside" the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. [. . . ] If so, the service may be temporarily out of order. There is no picture appears on the TV screen or monitor. â· Make sure you have connected the video output of your video component to the TV. If there is a malfunction, the display shows a message. [. . . ]