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Sony HT-SS500 Adjusting the level, LEVEL menu parameters, (LEVEL menu), xT. TONE (Test tone), xSW LVL (Sub woofer level), xCNT LVL (Center speaker level)

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Adjusting the level

(LEVEL menu)

You can use the LEVEL menu to adjust the balance and level of each speaker. These settings are applied to all sound fields. Select “1-LEVEL” in the amplifier menus. For details on adjusting the parameters, see “Navigating through menus” (page 24) and “Overview of the menus” (page 25).

LEVEL menu parameters

xT. TONE (Test tone)

Lets you adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. For details, see “6: Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE)” (page 19).

xFRT BAL (Front speaker balance)

Lets you adjust the balance between front left and right speakers.

xCNT LVL (Center speaker level)

xSL LVL (Surround left speaker level)

xSR LVL (Surround right speaker level)

xSW LVL (Sub woofer level)

xD. RANGE (Dynamic range compressor)

Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night. Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby Digital sources only.

•COMP. OFF

The dynamic range is not compressed.

•COMP. STD

The dynamic range is compressed as intended by the recording engineer.

•COMP. MAX

The dynamic range is compressed dramatically.

Tip

Dynamic range compressor lets you compress the dynamic range of the soundtrack based on the dynamic range information included in the Dolby Digital signal.

“COMP. STD” is the standard setting, but it only enacts light compression. Therefore, we recommend using the “COMP. MAX” setting. This greatly compresses the dynamic range and lets you view movies late at night at low volumes. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are predetermined and provide a very natural compression.

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Contents

Page WARNING For customers in Europe About This Manual Note for the supplied remote Table of Contents Description and location of parts Front panel About the indicators on the display Page Rear panel Remote commander Page Page 1: Installing speakers Installing the speakers on the wall 2 Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws should protrude 5 to 7 mm 3 Hang the speakers on the screws 2: Connecting speakers To connect the speakers correctly 3: Connecting the audio/video components Component to be connected Connecting audio components If you connect a DVD recorder 4: Connecting the antennas 5:Preparing the receiver and the remote Inserting batteries into the remote 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance (TEST TONE) 1,3 1 Press TEST TONE Selecting a component To mute the sound To avoid damaging your speakers Listening/Watching a component Watching a DVD 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player 2 Turn on the receiver 3 Press DVD 4 Switch the input of the TV so that an image of the DVD is displayed Navigating through menus To return to the previous display To exit the menu Overview of the menus Page Adjusting the level LEVEL menu parameters Adjusting the tone TONE menu parameters Settings for the surround sound SUR menu parameters Settings for the tuner TUNER menu parameters Settings for the audio AUDIO menu parameters Settings for the system SYSTEM menu parameters xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) xSR DIST. (Surround right speaker distance) xSUR POS (Surround speaker position) Enjoying Dolby Digital and DTS Surround sound Types of A.F.D. mode Selecting a preprogrammed sound field Types of sound field available About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes To turn off the surround effect for movie/music Using only the front speakers and sub woofer Listening to FM/AM radio In case of poor FM stereo reception If you cannot tune in a station Storing FM stations automatically Presetting radio stations Using the controls on the receiver Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY repeatedly Description of program types Using the Sleep Timer Changing button assignments Categories and the corresponding buttons To clear all remote button assignments Glossary Precautions On safety On power sources On heat buildup On placement On operation If you encounter color irregularity on a nearby TV screen If color irregularity is observed Troubleshooting Remote control Error messages If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide If the problem persist Reference sections for clearing the receiver’s memory Specifications Page Index