Sony SCD-XA9000ES Operating Instructions Manual page 28

Listening to the Multi-channel Super Audio CD
Adjusting the speaker distance
You can adjust the speaker distance when the connected
amplifier does not have the setting menu for speaker
distance. If the amplifier has this function, we recommend
that you set the speaker distance on the amplifier. This
setting is available only for the Multi-Channel Super
Audio CD.
Note
When you set the speaker distance on this player and the
amplifier, both of the setting may work and you may not be able
to get the proper result.
FRT DIST.
The distance from your listening position to the front
speakers
You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in
0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
SURR DIST.
The distance from your listening position to the surround
speakers
You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in
0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to the closest
speaker.
CNTR DIST.
The distance from your listening position to the center
speaker
You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in
0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
SUBW DIST.
The distance from your listening position to the sub
woofer
You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in
0.1 meter (1 foot) steps.
DIST. UNIT
The unit of measure for setting distances (meter or feet)
The initial setting is "feet" for the North American model
and "meter" for the European model.
Note
Speaker distance cannot be adjusted in the following cases.
– When the player is reading the disc information of CD (or the
CD area of Super Audio CD)
– When the player is reading the 2 channel area of Super Audio
CD
– When the i.LINK indicator is lit
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1
Press MENU.
2
Turn . AMS > until "SPK DISTANCE" appears
in the display.
3
Press . AMS >.
4
Turn . AMS > until the desired item appears
in the display.
Select the item from "FRT DIST.," "SURR DIST.,"
"CNTR DIST.,"or "SUBW DIST."
Note
When you set the Sub woofer to "––" in the Multi-channel
playback mode (page 25), "SUBW DIST." cannot be adjusted
("Not In Use" appears). Similarly, "CNTR DIST."cannot be
adjusted ("Not In Use" appears) when you set the
corresponding speaker to "––."
5
Press . AMS >.
The speaker distance adjustment display appears.
Example: When you select "SURR DIST." (with
"DIST. UNIT" set to "meter").
DISC
S U R R 3 . 0 m e t e r
6
Turn . AMS > to adjust the speaker distance.
DISC
S U R R 2 . 5 m e t e r
7
Press . AMS >.
The player status returns to Step 4.
Repeat Step 4 through 7 for more adjustments.
8
Press MENU after you finish adjusting.
The display returns to the normal display.
Selecting the distance unit
In Step 4 above, select "DIST. UNIT".
Turn . AMS > to select "meter" or "feet", then press
. AMS >.
Setting speaker distances back to the default
Set all speaker distances to 3 meters (10 feet).
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