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 (long room)

B

Sub woofer

A

A

45°

 

C

C

 

90°

20°

When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room)

B

Sub woofer

A

A

45°

 

C

C

 

90°

20°

Note

Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

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.

14GB

GB04SPK_HT-SL55.p65

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28/4/2003, 11:58 AM

HT-SL55 4-247-583-12(1) GB