User manual SONY HT-SS500

[. . . ] To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. and don't place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] 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. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the surround effects become unclear unless set to "SIDE/LO" or "SIDE/HI". Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, such as wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using "BEHD/HI" if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are located to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the above explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and select the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select "BEHD/LO" or "BEHD/HI" and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance. ) mode allows you to listen to higher fidelity sound and select the decoding mode for listening to a 2 channel stereo sound as multi channel sound. Repeatedly to select the sound field you want. You can also use SOUND FIELD +/­ on the receiver. Presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded without adding any surround effects. However, this receiver will generate a low frequency signal for output to the sub woofer when there is no LFE signals. This setting is ideal for movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5. 1 channel for watching videos of overdubbed or old movies. You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC repeatedly to select a sound field for music. You can also use SOUND FIELD +/­ on the receiver. Sound field for Movie Sound field [Display] CINEMA STUDIO EX A DCS [C. This is a standard mode, great for watching almost any type of movie. [. . . ] ⷠMove your audio components away from the TV. Ground wire (not supplied) To ground The signal strength of the stations is too weak (when tuning in with automatic tuning). Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly (when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning). Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS station. [. . . ]