Sony Model HT-K215 - Manuel (Page 18)

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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
Adjusting the speaker volume
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to
adjust the volume of each speaker.
Note
This amplifier incorporates a new test tone with a frequency
centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the amplifier.
2 Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
3
Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same
when you are in your main listening position.
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left
speakers, press MENU </> to select the front
balance parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level. (or see
page 27).
• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left
speakers, press MENU </> to select the rear balance
parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level. (or see
page 27).
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,
press MENU </> to select the center parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speaker, press
MENU </> to select the rear parameter.
Use +/– on the remote to adjust the level.
4
Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off
the test tone.
Note
The test tone cannot be output when the amplifier is set to
5.1CH/SAT.
z You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier or press MASTER
VOL +/– on the remote.
z About speaker distances
This amplifier allows you to input the speaker position in terms
of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
farther away than the front speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front
speakers.
Likewise, the rear speakers cannot be set farther away from the
listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to
enjoy the surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the
actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of
the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will
sound like it is farther away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1~2 m (3~6 feet)
closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic
sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a
satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too
close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
actual distance will create a larger soundstage. (1 foot
corresponds to a 1 ms difference.)
Adjusting these parameters while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
Note
If you are using a Sony DVD player together with this home
theater system, set your DVD player to the following
configuration:
If you are using a non Sony DVD player, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the DVD player for speaker setup.
Speakers
Front
Center
Rear
Subwoofer
Settings
SMALL
SMALL
SMALL
YES
Multi Channel Surround Setup