Delay Time - Panasonic SC-DK20 Operating Instructions Manual

Delay time

(Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only)
The sound from speakers can reach the listening position at different times depending on placement. You can allow for this difference by changing
the delay time of the center and surround speakers.
Calculating delay time
L
C
D2
LS
It is recommended to place all the
speakers inside this circle.
D1: The distance from the front speaker
D2: The distance from the center speaker
D3: The distance from the surround speaker
Center speaker delay time
If D1 W D2, then set delay time to 0 ms.
If D1 D2, then set delay time as follows:
Difference between D1 and D2
50 cm (1 1 / feet)
2
100 cm (3 feet)
150 cm (5 feet)
200 cm (6 feet)
Surround speaker delay time
If D1 W D3, then set delay time to 0 ms.
If D1 D3, then set delay time as follows:
Difference between D1 and D3
200 cm (6 feet)
400 cm (12 feet)
600 cm (18 feet)
Ideal position of the
center speaker
R
D1
SW
D3
RS
Ideal position of
the surround
speaker
Delay time
1.3 ms
2.6 ms
3.9 ms
5.3 ms
Delay time
5.3 ms
10.6 ms
15.9 ms
Changing the delay time
1. Press the cursor buttons to select the delay time box and press
[ENTER].
2. Press [8], [9] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
Center delay time
SETUP
L
Exit
Exit
SELECT
LS
ENTER RETURN
Surround delay time
When you are finished
Press [;] to select "Exit" and press [ENTER].
c
R
ms
0
SW
ms
RS
0
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