Sony HT-SS380 Support Question
Sony HT-SS380 Support Question
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Question posted by christinebatty99003 on May 2nd, 2014
What Are The Recommended Level And Distance Speaker Settings For Surround Sound
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 2nd, 2014 6:44 PM
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Related Sony HT-SS380 Manual Pages
Operating Instructions - Page 1
4-264-479-11(1)
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
US
Manual de instrucciones
ES
HT-SS380
©2011 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions - Page 5
... the speakers
connected to the receiver (System Audio Control 36 Turning off the receiver with the TV (System Power-Off 37 Enjoying the TV sound via an HDMI cable (Audio Return Channel 37 Enjoying movies with the optimum sound field (Theatre/Theater Mode Sync) ........38 Enjoying optimum sound field for the selected scene (Scene Select 38
Advanced Settings...
Operating Instructions - Page 6
...-AA) batteries (2) • Optimizer microphone (ECM-AC2) (1)
• DOCK FOR iPod/iPhone (TDM-iP380) (1)
Supplied speakers
• Front speaker (2) • Center speaker (1) • Surround speaker (2) • Subwoofer (1)
Notes
• Do not leave the remote control in an extremely hot or humid place.
•...the batteries, the remote control buttons may be reset to the default settings.
Operating Instructions - Page 11
...) Turns the TV on or off the sound temporarily. ENTER Enters the selections. F DISPLAY Displays information related to the previous menu.
Selects preset stations (page 31). Adjust the volume level of the AV ?/1 (A) changes
automatically each time you switch to select the function you
turn off (SYSTEM STANDBY). Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD...
Operating Instructions - Page 15
... your speakers on the wall.
1 Prepare screws (not supplied)
that are suitable for the hook on the rear of each speaker. Connections
Connections
1: Installing the speakers
This receiver allows you to connect all the supplied speakers (two front speakers, a center speaker, and two surround speakers) and a subwoofer (5.1 channel). To fully enjoy theater-like multi channel surround sound, be...
Operating Instructions - Page 16
... damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
For the front speakers and surround speakers
8 mm to 10 mm (11/32 in to 13/32 in)
3 Hang the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where reinforcement is applied.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall...
Operating Instructions - Page 18
...sure to set the sound output jack of the receiver to output the TV sound from the speakers connected to the receiver, set the "ARC" to "ARC ON" in multi channel surround sound from the speakers connected to...IN
ARC TV OUT
A Optical digital cord (not supplied) B HDMI cable (not supplied)
Sony recommends that you use an HDMIauthorized cable or Sony HDMI cable.
* To enjoy the TV broadcast in ...
Operating Instructions - Page 24
... the distance of each speaker from noise and quiet. Do not connect any other microphones to this operation.
?/1
1 Press ?/1 to the AUTO CAL MIC jack.
Preparing the receiver
Initializing the receiver
Before using the receiver for your room. This procedure can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your neighborhood and to the default settings...
Operating Instructions - Page 26
... saved.
4 Disconnect the optimizer
microphone from the receiver. Measurement for
Speaker existance
Speaker gain, distance, frequency response
Subwoofer gain and distance
Display TONE T S P
WOOFER
To cancel Auto Calibration
The Auto Calibration function will be canceled when you perform Auto Calibration again to enjoy the surround sound.
26US Press input buttons on the remote control or
INPUT...
Operating Instructions - Page 27
...
The input from the microphone is not connected.
* xxx represent a speaker channel
F
Front
S
Surround
SW Subwoofer
Depending on the measurement result, the speaker
channel may not appears.
2 Perform Auto Calibration again.
However, there will be detected. E - W - xxx* 41 W -
xxx* 43
The distance and position of the error. W -
Preparing the receiver
When error...
Operating Instructions - Page 28
...surround sound. The muting function will be sure to the equipment you press TUNER, "FM TUNER" appears for a while, and then frequency appears on the receiver. The selected input appears on the display panel. "MUTING" lights up on the display panel. To avoid damaging your speakers... down the volume level.
1 Turn on the connected
equipment.
2 Turn on the receiver.
6 Press SOUND FIELD +/- To...
Operating Instructions - Page 32
... can select one of the receiver. Standard 2 channel stereo sources completely bypass the sound field processing and multi channel surround formats are using, the playback equipment connected, or the sound field settings of the optimized sound fields from the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer only. The cursor flashes and you entered is registered.
You...
Operating Instructions - Page 33
... bring the exciting and powerful sound of the receiver's pre-programmed sound fields.
Music mode
You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of concert halls into your portable audio device.
AUDIO (Portable Audio Enhancer)
Reproduces a clear enhanced sound image from all speakers. This setting is Sony's new innovative home theater technology using the latest...
Operating Instructions - Page 40
...",... b)xxx represent a speaker channel (FL, CNT, FR,
SR, SL, SW).
MAX COMP. FR 9' 10",... SL 9' 10",... SW 3' 3"
EQ TUNERe) AUDIO
HDMI SYSTEM
BASS
TREBLE
FM MODE ... DIST. The default settings are underlined. FR 0,... AUTO xxxb) OFF
FL +6.0,... AMP MENU AUTO CALa) LEVEL
SPEAKER
A.CAL START TEST TONE FL LEVEL FR LEVEL CNT LEVELc) SL LEVELd) SR LEVELd) SW LEVEL D. SW 0,... SR...
Operating Instructions - Page 41
Therefore, we recommend using the "COMP. Unlike analog limiters, the levels are not output from -6.0 dB to +6 dB in 0.5 dB interval.
RANGE only applies to this receiver. AUTO: Compress dynamic range
automatically. • COMP. To set the speaker distance
You can adjust each speaker
You can output a test tone from the speakers in sequence. • AUTO FL, AUTO...
Operating Instructions - Page 42
... not be able to both HDMI IN jack and optical digital input jack on audio format, sound field, and speaker distance settings. AUDIO menu
You can set the FM station receiving mode and name the preset stations. RANGE" is automatically set the name of a digital broadcast when available. x INPUT MODE Lets you select the audio input...
Operating Instructions - Page 43
...panel. SYSTEM menu
You can make various adjustments for some TVs compatible with the "ON" setting. Advanced Settings
43US HDMI menu
You can customize the settings of the display panel in 3 levels. &#...function does not work for HDMI settings.
x DIMMER Lets you adjust the brightness of the receiver.
Tip
To check the remaining time before image or sound is being used, "SLEEP"...
Operating Instructions - Page 44
As the front speakers, surround speakers and subwoofer are not magnetically shielded, we recommend using an indoor antenna (aerial). On power sources
• Before operating the ...changed only at a large volume, the cabinet temperature of the surface may still be sure to turn off the TV set, then turn it is being used in a location with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as a TV, VCR...
Operating Instructions - Page 45
The surround effect cannot be retained.
Sound
Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced.
• Check that the subwoofer is connected correctly and securely.
• Adjust the speaker level (page 41). If howling occurs
Reposition the speakers or turn down the volume on the surface and wipe it is set to both L and R jack connections...
Operating Instructions - Page 51
...
I
Initial setup 24 INPUT MODE 42
M
Menu AUDIO 40 AUTO CAL 40 EQ 40 HDMI 40 LEVEL 40 SPEAKER 40 SYSTEM 40
Movie mode 33 Music mode 33 Muting 28
N
Naming 32 NIGHT MODE 42
O
One-Touch...Scene Select 38 SLEEP 43 Sound fields
selecting 32 Speakers
connecting 17 installing 15 Super Audio CD player connecting 22 System Audio Control 36 System Power-Off 37
T
TEST TONE 40 Theatre/Theater Mode Sync
38 Tuner
...
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