Sony MHC-V818 Operation Guide - Page 52

Switching the speaker formation (continued) NORMAL mode The surround speakers provide reverberation and reflective sound effects that emphasize the sound from the front speakers. FRONT SPEAKER (L) FRONT SPEAKER (R) LINK mode The same sound is output from the front speakers and surround speakers. For instance, when you want to listen to the same sound in two rooms, it is suitable to set the front speakers and the surround speakers in each room. FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER (L) (R) (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER (L) SURROUND SPEAKER (R) WHISPER mode The sound from the front speakers is cut off and output from the surround speaker with its sound decreased. For instance, when you want to listen to the sound in bed, it is suitable to set the surround speakers on either side of the bed. FRONT SPEAKER (L) FRONT SPEAKER (R) FRONT ONLY (stereo) mode No sound is output from the surround speakers. Sound comes from the front speakers only. FRONT SPEAKER (L) FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER (R) (L) (R) SURROUND SPEAKER (L) SURROUND SPEAKER (R) Note Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen. 52