Samsung HT-DM550 Instruction Manual

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SETUPSpeaker Setup33 34Ideal Speaker PlacementFront SpeakersCenter SpeakerRear SpeakersSubwoofer SpeakerSet the front speakers so that their tweeters (high-range) arealigned at about ear level and at a horizontal angle of 45° to theprime listening position.Ideally the center speaker should be positioned with its topsurface flush with the front speakers. However, you may placethe speaker either on top or near the bottom of your TV set.Place the subwoofer at any convenient location withinthe vicinity of the listening position.Set the rear speakers further back, parallel to the walls,at 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above prime listeningposition ear level.If the space behind the listening position is insufficient(i.e., too close to the wall), place the rear speakers facingeach other on either side.Setting up Speaker Mode and Delay Time• Each time the button is pressed, a different mode selection isdisplayed on the front panel display as shown below.SPK ModeThe display changes depending on the current audio output mode(DSP, PRO LOGIC, 3-STEREO, STEREO, etc.).Speaker delay time setting is a professional sound volume adjustment method for audioenthusiast. For home use, refer to "Setting up the Ideal Speaker Positions" below to installspeakers in appropriate locations.SpeakerModeDelayTimeFront speaker: SmallCenter speaker: SmallRear speaker: SmallSubwoofer: UseCenter Speaker Delay TimeRear Speaker Delay TimeCenter speaker: Not UsedRear speaker: Not UsedSetting up Delay Time from 00~05msSetting up Delay Time from 00~15ms1 Press the Left/Right ( / ) button to selectthe desired item.Press the SPK Mode button.2• SMALL: When this setting is selected, low frequencies of below 200 Hz are assigned tothe subwoofer only.• USE: Select when using speakers.• NONE: Select this when no speakers are installed.5.3 ms10.6 ms15.9 msDf: The distance from FRONT SPEAKERDc: The distance from CENTER SPEAKERDs: The distance from SURROUND SPEAKER• Setting REAR (SURROUND) SPEAKERSIf the distance of Df is equal to the distance of Ds inthe figure, set the mode as 0ms. Otherwise, changethe setting according to the table.• Setting CENTER SPEAKERIf the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than thedistance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms.Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.When 5.1CH Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is thesame. Since the sounds arrive at the listening position at different times depending on the placement of speakers, you canadjust this difference by adding a delay effect to the sound of the Center Speaker and Surround Speakers.Setting up the Speaker Delay TimeDistance between Df and Dc Delay TimeDelay TimeIdeal CENTER SPEAKER placement1.3 ms2.6 ms3.9 ms5.3 msDistance between Ds and Dc20 Inch40 Inch60 Inch80 Inch80 Inch160 Inch240 InchIt is desirable to place all speakers within this circle.Ideal SURROUNDSPEAKER placement