Sony DAV-SC8: Speaker Setup

About magnetically shielded

Speaker Setup

speakers (to prevent colour

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irregularity occurring on the TV

For the best possible surround sound, all the

screen)

speakers other than the subwoofer should be the

The subwoofer in this system is magnetically

same distance from the listening position (A).

shielded to prevent magnetic leakage. However,

However, this system allows you to place the

some leakage may occur, as a high-strength

centre speaker up to 1.6 metres closer (B) and

magnet is employed. If the subwoofer is used

the surround speakers up to 4.6 metres closer

with a CRT-based TV or projector, install the

(C) to the listening position.

subwoofer at least 0.3 metre from the TV set. If

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

it is installed too close, colour irregularity may

7.0 metres (A) from the listening position.

occur on the screen. If colour irregularity occurs,

turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15

Place speakers as illustrated below

to 30 minutes. If colour irregularity occurs

again, place the subwoofer farther away from

the TV set. If colour irregularity still occurs after

performing the above, make sure that no

magnetic object is placed near the subwoofer.

Colour irregularity may occur as a result of

interaction between the subwoofer and the

magnetic object.

Examples of possible sources of magnetic

interference include: magnetic latches on a TV

stand, etc., healthcare devices, toys, etc.

Specifying the speaker

Note

parameters

Do not place the centre and surround speakers farther

away from the listening position than the front

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first

speakers.

specify the distance of the speakers from your

listening position, then set the level and balance.

Use the test tone to adjust the speaker level and

balance to the same level.

Select “SPEAKER SETUP” in the setup

display. For details, see “Setting for the

Speakers” (page 66).

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