Sony SA-VA500 - Manual (Page 8)

Getting Started
Setting the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder
Specify the speaker type in the decoder's display as
below:
Specify by selecting
front speaker size LARGE
center speaker size LARGE
rear speaker size LARGE
subw(X)fer selection YES
To enjoy theater-quality Multi-Channel Surround sound
Press INPUT (or INPUT SELECT on the remote) repeatedly
until "5.1 CH IN" appears in the display.
Note
When the 5.1-channcl input is selected, the PRO LOGIC,
THEATER, HALL, STADIUM and GAME surround modes
do not function.
Choosing the Best Location
Front speakers
To obtain high sound quality and a proper sound
image from the front speakers, place the speaker with
the built-in operation panel to the left of your TV and
the other to the right of your TV.
For the best sound image, place the left and right
speakers within 8 ft (2.5 m) of each other and
equidistant from the TV.
8 ft (2.5 m) max
Rear speakers
Place the rear speakers so that they face directly across
from each other about 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) above the
listener's ear. For optimum sound, face each rear
speaker as directly towards the center speaker as
possible.
2-3ft
(60 - 90 cm)
Positioning the center and rear speakers for better
surround sound effect (SAVA-700 only)
For better surround sound quality, position each
speaker as shown below. Each rear speaker should be
placed as its tweeter is on the inner side.
The grille can be detached to visually verify the
orientation.
Thé "SONY" plaque on each satellite speakers can be
rotated to match the speaker's orientation.
Rear speaker (right)
Tweeter
Caution
Before disconnecting the left front speaker's AC power cord,
turn the system off first.
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