Sony STR-DH540 Operating Instructions Manual page 57

Note
When one of the sound fields for music is
selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if
all the speakers are set to "Large" in the Speaker
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output
from the subwoofer if
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.
– the front or surround speakers are set to
"Small".
– "Multi Stereo", "PLII Movie", "PLII Music",
"HD-D.C.S." or "Portable Audio" is selected.
To adjust the distance from the
seating position to each speaker
You can adjust the distance from the
seating position to each speaker (front left/
right, center, surround left/right,
subwoofer).
1
Select the speaker which you want to
adjust the distance from the seating
position, then press
2
Select the parameter under
"Distance", then press
3
Adjust the distance of the selected
speaker, then press
You can adjust the distance from
1 m 0 cm to 10 m 0 cm (3 feet 3 inches
to 32 feet 9 inches) in 1 cm (1 inch)
intervals.
Notes
• Depending on the speaker pattern setting, some
parameters may not be available.
• This function does not work when "Analog
Direct" is being used.
To adjust the size of each speaker
You can adjust each speaker's (front left/
right, center, surround left/right) size.
1
Select the speaker which you want to
adjust the size, then press
2
Select the parameter under "Size",
then press .
3
Adjust the size of the selected
speaker, then press
• Large: If you connect large speakers
that will effectively reproduce bass
frequencies, select "Large". Normally,
select "Large".
Note
This function does not work when "Analog
Direct" is being used.
Tips
• The "Large" and "Small" settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that
channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding
bass frequencies to the subwoofer or other
.
"Large" speakers.
However, since bass sound has a certain amount
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of directionality, it is best not to cut it, if
possible. Therefore, even when using small
speakers, you can set them to "Large" if you
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want to output the bass frequencies from that
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a
large speaker, but prefer not to have bass
frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
"Small".
If the overall sound level is lower than you
prefer, set all speakers to "Large". If there is not
enough bass, you can use the equalizer to boost
the bass levels.
• When the front speakers are set to "Small", the
center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to "Small".
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front
speakers are automatically set to "Large".
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• Small: If the sound is distorted, or you
feel a lack of surround effects when
using multi channel surround sound,
select "Small" to activate the bass
redirection circuitry and output the
bass frequencies of each channel from
the subwoofer or other "Large"
speakers.
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