Sony HT-SL40 - Manual (Page 14)

14 GB
HT-SL55 4-247-583-12(1) GB
45 °
90 °
20 °
B
C C
A A
Sub woofer
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
For HT-SL55, HT-SL50 and HT-SL40, the
speaker size and the sub woofer selection has
been preset to “MICRO SP.” (Micro Satellite
Speaker) according to the supplied speaker
system.
When you select “MICRO SP.”, the speaker
size and sub woofer selection has been
configurated as follows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the configuration if you
select “MICRO SP.”.
If you change the speaker system, select
“NORM. SP.”. You can adjust the speaker size
and sub woofer selection when you select
“NORM. SP.” (page 17).
To select “NORM. SP.”, turn off the power.
Then, hold down MUTING on the receiver and
press ?/1 on the receiver to turn on the power.
(To reset to “MICRO SP.”, do the same
procedure).
Tip
The setting for Micro Satellite Speakers (MICRO
SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound
balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite Speakers,
select “MICRO SP.”.
Caution
• When you use Micro Satellite Speakers and the
speaker size is set to “LARGE”, you may not obtain
the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at high volume position.
• If you use normal speakers with low maximum
input rating, adjust the volume carefully to avoid
excessive output on the speakers.
45 °
90 °
20 °
B
C C
A A
Sub woofer
Multi channel surround
setup
For the best possible surround sound, all
speakers should be the same distance from the
listening position (A).
However, the receiver lets you to place the
center speaker up to 1.5 meters closer (B) and
the surround speakers up to 4.5 meters closer
(C) to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
7.0 meters from the listening position (A).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
However, we recommend that you place the
surround speakers behind you.
When placing surround speakers to your side
When placing surround speakers behind you
Note
Do not place the center speaker farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers.
(long room)
(wide room)
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