Enjoying Surround Sound; Creating An Ideal Field For Multi-Channel - Sony XAV-W1 Operating Instructions Manual

Enjoying Surround Sound

Creating an ideal field for
multi-channel sound
A procedure example to create an ideal field for
multi-channel (5.1-channel) sound is introduced
in this section. Follow the page reference for
details.
1 Preparation
1
Set the speaker configuration.
Set the connection status of the center speaker
and subwoofer.
t By initial settings (page 14)
t By setup (page 32)
2
Select your listening position.
To select from preset options
t page 31
To calibrate precisely
t page 32
3
Adjust the volume of each connected
speaker.
Adjust the volume from each speaker so that
their perceived level is equal from your
listening position.
t page 33
4
Set the cut-off frequencies of the front/
rear speaker (HPF) and subwoofer
(LPF).
t page 44
20
2 Enjoying 2-channel sources in
multi-channel sound
x For VCD/CD/MP3/AUX playback or
radio reception
1 Activate Dolby Pro Logic II mode.
t page 31
2 Activate CSO if a center speaker is not
connected.
t page 32
3 Enjoying multi-channel sources
x For playback of DVD/CD in multi-
channel format (Dolby Digital, DTS,
etc.)
1 Activate CSO if a center speaker is not
connected.
t page 32
x For playback of the multi-channel area
of an Super Audio CD
1 Set "Super Audio CD Mode" to "High
Quality."
t page 28
Note
HPF/LPF (page 44) settings are deactivated when
set to "High Quality."
4 Sound characteristic adjustment
Adjust the following items according to your
preference.
1
Set EQ7*.
* Not available if CSO is activated.
t page 29
2
Adjust the balance and fader of
speakers.
t page 30