Sony HT-SL40 Home Theater System User Manual


 
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HT-SL55 4-247-583-12(1) GB
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
Tip
The surround speaker placement parameter is
designed specifically for implementation of the
Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
placement is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
premise that the surround speaker 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 towards the listener from the
immediate left and right of the listening position, the
sound fields with virtual elements will not be as
effective.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many
variables, like wall reflections.
Therefore, we recommend that you playback multi
channel surround encoded software and listen to the
effect each setting has on your listening environment.
Choose 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
PL. LOW and then use the speaker distance
parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain
proper balance.
Only when you use the speaker system
other than the supplied one, be sure to
set the following parameters.
For details on NORM. SP. (Normal Speaker), see
page 14.
x Sub woofer selection (
SW
S.W. XXX)
If you connect a sub woofer, select YES.
If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
NO. This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
x Surround speaker placement
(
SL
SR
PL. XXXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
Select PL. LOW if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section A.
Select PL. HIGH if the location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section B.
* These parameters are not available when
Surround speaker size
SL
SR
is set to NO.
60
30
A
B
A
B
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