Sony HT-DDW840 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

x Front speaker distance (
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 15).
x Center speaker distance (
XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 15) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 15).
x Surround speaker distance (
DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 15) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 15).
Tip
The receiver allows you to input the speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker further than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set farther
away from the listening position than the front
speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
(15 feet) closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
DIST.
L
R
1~2 m (3~6 feet) closer than the actual speaker
position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being
"inside" the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory
surround effect because the surround speakers are too
close, setting the surround speaker distance closer
(shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger
DIST.
C
sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
x Surround speaker position (
This parameter lets you specify the location of
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
SL SR
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select "SIDE" if the location of your surround
• Select "MID" if the location of your surround
• Select "BEHD." if the location of your
* These parameters are not available when
PL. XXX)*
speakers corresponds to section A.
speakers corresponds to section B.
surround speakers corresponds to section C.
90°
A
30°
B
C
20°
"Surround speaker size (
SL SR
A
60°
B
C
)" is set to "NO".
SL
SR
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