Sony Ht Ss500 Operating Instructions
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Amplifier Operations
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2-682-472-11 (3)
xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround left speaker. Surround
left speaker distance should be set from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A
on page 30) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to
your listening position (C...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-30.png "Page 31
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Amplifier Operations
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround left speaker. Surround
left speaker distance should be set from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance (A
on page 30) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to
your listening position (C...")
31GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right Amplifier Operations model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) xSL DIST. (Surround left speaker distance) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround left speaker. Surround left speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 30) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your listening position (C...
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Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically
for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical.
Those sound fields were designed under the premise
that the surround speakers would be located behind
the listening position, but presentation remains fairly...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-31.png "Page 32
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Tip
Surround speaker position is designed specifically
for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes.
For other sound fields, speaker position is not so
critical.
Those sound fields were designed under the premise
that the surround speakers would be located behind
the listening position, but presentation remains fairly...")
32GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Tip Surround speaker position is designed specifically for implementation of the Cinema Studio EX modes. For other sound fields, speaker position is not so critical. Those sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speakers would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Enjoying Surround Sound
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Types of A.F.D. mode
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.Decoding
modeA.F.D. mode
[Display]Multi channel
audio after
decodingEffect
(Detecting
automatically)A.F.D. AUTO
[A.F.D. AUTO](Detecting
automatically)Presents the sound as it was...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-32.png "Page 33
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Enjoying Surround Sound
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Types of A.F.D. mode
Note
Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.Decoding
modeA.F.D. mode
[Display]Multi channel
audio after
decodingEffect
(Detecting
automatically)A.F.D. AUTO
[A.F.D. AUTO](Detecting
automatically)Presents the sound as it was...")
33GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right Enjoying Surround Sound model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Types of A.F.D. mode Note Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding do not function for DTS format signals.Decoding modeA.F.D. mode [Display]Multi channel audio after decodingEffect (Detecting automatically)A.F.D. AUTO [A.F.D. AUTO](Detecting automatically)Presents the sound as it was...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a
sound field for movies or press
MUSIC...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-33.png "Page 34
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C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT-
SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Selecting a pre-
programmed sound field
You can take advantage of surround sound
simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre-
programmed sound fields. They bring the
exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters
and concert halls into your home.
Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a
sound field for movies or press
MUSIC...")
34GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Selecting a pre- programmed sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the receiver’s pre- programmed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters and concert halls into your home. Press MOVIE repeatedly to select a sound field for movies or press MUSIC...
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C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT-
SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Enjoying Surround Sound
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Types of sound field available
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS
technology.
DCS is a unique sound reproduction
technology for home theater developed by
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and
powerful sound of movie...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-34.png "Page 35
35GB
C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT-
SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Enjoying Surround Sound
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Types of sound field available
About DCS (Digital Cinema
Sound)
Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS
technology.
DCS is a unique sound reproduction
technology for home theater developed by
Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures
Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and
powerful sound of movie...")
35GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right Enjoying Surround Sound model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Types of sound field available About DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) Sound fields with DCS mark use DCS technology. DCS is a unique sound reproduction technology for home theater developed by Sony, in cooperation with Sony Pictures Entertainment, for enjoying the exciting and powerful sound of movie...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Notes
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
This function does not work for signals with a
sampling frequency of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-35.png "Page 36
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C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT-
SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Notes
The effects provided by the virtual speakers may
cause increased noise in the playback signal.
When listening with sound fields that employ the
virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any
sound coming directly from the surround speakers.
This function does not work for signals with a
sampling frequency of...")
36GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Notes The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal. When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the surround speakers. This function does not work for signals with a sampling frequency of...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Tuner Operations
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Resetting sound fields to
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2While holding down SOUND
FIELD +, press ?/1.
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all
sound fields are reset to their initial
setting.
Listening to FM/AM...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-36.png "Page 37
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Tuner Operations
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Resetting sound fields to
the initial settings
Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for
this operation.
1Press ?/1 to turn off the
receiver.
2While holding down SOUND
FIELD +, press ?/1.
“S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all
sound fields are reset to their initial
setting.
Listening to FM/AM...")
37GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right Tuner Operations model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Resetting sound fields to the initial settings Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver for this operation. 1Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2While holding down SOUND FIELD +, press ?/1. “S.F. CLR.” appears on the display and all sound fields are reset to their initial setting. Listening to FM/AM...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
1Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to
high; press TUNING – to scan from high
to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-37.png "Page 38
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
1Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Press TUNING + or TUNING –.
Press TUNING + to scan from low to
high; press TUNING – to scan from high
to low.
The receiver stops scanning whenever a
station is received.
In case of poor FM stereo
reception
If the FM stereo...")
38GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) 1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2Press TUNING + or TUNING –. Press TUNING + to scan from low to high; press TUNING – to scan from high to low. The receiver stops scanning whenever a station is received. In case of poor FM stereo reception If the FM stereo...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Tuner Operations
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-38.png "Page 39
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right
Tuner Operations
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Storing FM stations
automatically
(AUTOBETICAL)
(Models of area code CEL, CEK
only)
This function lets you store up to 30 FM and
FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without
redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the
stations with the clearest signals.
If you want to store FM or AM stations one by...")
39GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Right Tuner Operations model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Storing FM stations automatically (AUTOBETICAL) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This function lets you store up to 30 FM and FM RDS stations in alphabetical order without redundancy. Additionally, it only stores the stations with the clearest signals. If you want to store FM or AM stations one by...
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SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the
stations you often listen to.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Tune in the station that you
want to preset using automatic
tuning (page 38)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/53455/w300_sony_ht-ss500-operating-instructions-39.png "Page 40
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C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT-
SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left
model name1[HT-SS500]
2-682-472-11 (3)
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30
AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the
stations you often listen to.
1Press TUNER repeatedly to
select the FM or AM band.
You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on
the receiver.
2Tune in the station that you
want to preset using automatic
tuning (page 38)...")
40GB C:\Documents and Settings\pc13\Desktop\PMRF_HT- SS500\JC060000_2682472113SS500_GB\2682472113\GB04AMP_HT-SS500-CEL.fmmasterpage: Left model name1[HT-SS500] 2-682-472-11 (3) Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 30 FM stations and 30 AM stations. Then you can easily tune in the stations you often listen to. 1Press TUNER repeatedly to select the FM or AM band. You can also use INPUT SELECTOR on the receiver. 2Tune in the station that you want to preset using automatic tuning (page 38)...