Sony HCD-FC8 Manual
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DISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers in
relation to the listening position is shown below.
relation to the listening position is shown below.
Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display
when you move the speakers.
when you move the speakers.
Notes
• In SPEAKER SETUP, the North American model’s
OSD displays both metric and imperial
measurements. The other model displays metric
measurements only. The manual shows both.
measurements. The other model displays metric
measurements only. The manual shows both.
• When you set the distance, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
• If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• The DISTANCE setting is available except for Super
Audio CDs.
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LEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON”
for easy adjustment.
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON”
for easy adjustment.
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BALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST
TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment.
To adjust the volume of all the
speakers at one time
speakers at one time
Use the VOLUME control on the system, or
press VOLUME +/–.
press VOLUME +/–.
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TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust
“LEVEL” and “BALANCE.”
“LEVEL” and “BALANCE.”
FRONT
3.0 m/10 ft
3.0 m/10 ft
Front speaker distance from the
listening position can be set in 0.2
metre (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0
metres (3 to 23 ft).
listening position can be set in 0.2
metre (1 ft) increments from 1.0 to 7.0
metres (3 to 23 ft).
CENTER
3.0 m/10 ft
3.0 m/10 ft
Centre speaker distance can be moved
up to 1.6 metres (5 ft) closer to the
listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre (1 ft)
increments.
up to 1.6 metres (5 ft) closer to the
listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre (1 ft)
increments.
SURROUND
3.0 m/10 ft
3.0 m/10 ft
Surround speaker distance can be
moved up to 4.6 metres (15 ft) closer
to the listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre
(1 ft) increments.
moved up to 4.6 metres (15 ft) closer
to the listening position from the front
speaker distance, in 0.2 metre
(1 ft) increments.
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
3m
(10ft)
CENTER
0 dB
0 dB
Adjusts the level of the centre
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
SURROUND
LEFT 0 dB
SURROUND
RIGHT 0 dB
LEFT 0 dB
SURROUND
RIGHT 0 dB
Adjusts the level of the surround
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB
increments).
SUBWOOFER
0 dB
0 dB
Adjusts the level of the subwoofer
(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
(–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB increments).
FRONT
(CENTER)
(CENTER)
Adjusts the balance between the front
left and right speakers.
left and right speakers.
OFF
The test tone is not emitted from the
speakers.
speakers.
ON
The test tone is emitted from both left and
right speakers simultaneously while
adjusting balance. When you select one of
the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test
tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.
right speakers simultaneously while
adjusting balance. When you select one of
the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test
tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence.