Surround Speaker Position - Sony STR-DH700 Operating Instructions Manual

Tip
To enjoy better surround sound, the distance
between the center speaker and the listening position
B cannot be more than 5 feet closer than the one
between the listening position and the front speaker
A. Place the speakers so that the difference in the
length of B in the following diagram is no more
than 5 feet closer than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance B to 15 feet or more
when the distance A is 20 feet.
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/
surround back speakers and the listening position
C cannot be more than 15 feet closer than the
distance between the listening position and the front
speakers A. Place the speakers so that the
difference in the length of C in the following
diagram is no more than 15 feet closer than the
length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance C to 5 feet or more
when the distance A is 20 feet.
This is important because incorrect speaker
placement is not conductive to the enjoyment of
surround sound. Please note that placing the
speakers closer than the required 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.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
54
US
x SUR POS.

(Surround speaker position)

Lets you specify the location of your surround
speakers for proper implementation of the
surround effects in the CINEMA STUDIO EX
modes (page 57). This setup item is not
available when the surround speakers are set to
"NO" (page 43).
• BEHD/HI
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.
• BEHD/LO
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.
• SIDE/HI
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
• SIDE/LO
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.