Sony HT-SL5A Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Multi channel surround
setup(continued)
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select
the SET UP menu.
2
Move the V/v/B/b button up or down
to select the parameter you want to
adjust.
3
Move the V/v/B/b button to left or
right to select the setting you want.
4
Repeat steps 2 to 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)*
L R
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)*
C
DIST. XX.X m (ft.)*
SR
SL
PL. XXX
SR
SL
HGT. XXX
SR
SL
* Models of area code CA only.
GB
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Initial setting
5.0 m (16 ft.)*
5.0 m (16 ft.)*
5.0 m (16 ft.)*
BEHD.
LOW
x Front speaker distance
( DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
L R
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (A on page 11).
x Center speaker distance
( DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
C
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker distance
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A on page 11) to a distance
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening
position (B on page 11).
x Surround speaker distance
( DIST. XX.X m (ft.))
SR
SL
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A on page 11) to a
distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your
listening position (C on page 11).
Tip
The amplifier allows 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 meters (5 feet) closer than 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 meters
(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 m (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!