Sony STR-DA7100ES Operating Instructions Manual page 51

x SURR BACK
xx
(Surround back speaker
distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 meter (10 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speaker. You can
adjust this distance from 1.0 meter to 7.0
meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (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
woofer distance)
Initial setting: 3.0 meter (10 feet)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the sub woofer.
You can adjust this distance from 1.0 meter to
7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (1 foot)
steps.
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 than 1.5
meter (5 feet) closer to 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
meter (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 1-2
meter (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!
meter
meter (Sub
xx
For advanced speaker setup
Use the CUSTOMIZE menu and set "MENU
EXPAND" to "ON." This enables advanced
setup including positioning. For details on
"MENU EXPAND," see page 67. For details
on how to set the items, see page 102.
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