Sony STR-DA9000ES Operating Instructions Manual page 23

When placing two surround back speakers
(The angle B should be the same)
A
30˚
100˚-120˚
B
B
x CENTER XX feet
(Center speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker. You can adjust
from 3 feet to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
x SURROUND-A XX feet
(Surround speaker
x SURROUND-B XX feet
(Surround speaker
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround speakers. You can
adjust from 3 feet to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
If both surround speakers are not placed an equal
distance from your listening position, set the
distance to the closest speaker.
x SURR BACK XX feet
(Surround back speaker distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speaker. You can
adjust from 3 feet to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
If you connect two surround back speakers and
both surround back speakers are not placed an
equal distance from your listening position, set
the distance to the closest speaker.
x SUB WOOFER XX feet
(Sub woofer distance)
Initial setting: 10 feet
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the sub woofer. You can adjust from
3 feet to 23 feet in 1 foot steps.
A
30˚
100˚-120˚
B
A distance)
-
B distance)
-
Tip
The receiver lets 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 that 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 15 feet closer.
This is because incorrect speaker placement is not
conducive to the enjoyment of 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 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 sound stage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound
often results in much better surround sound. Give it a
try!
For advanced speaker setups
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set "MENU
EXPAND" to "ON". This enables advanced
setups including positioning.
For details on "MENU EXPAND", see page 40.
For details on how to set the items, see page 42.
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