Speaker Distance - Sony HT-DDW8500 Operating Instructions Manual

x SBL DIST. (Surround back left

speaker distance)

x SBR DIST. (Surround back right
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speakers.
Tip
To enjoy better surround sound, the distance
between the center speaker and the listening position
B cannot be more than 1.5 meters (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 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer
than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters
(15 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters
(20 feet).
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/
surround back speakers and the listening position
C cannot be more than 4.5 meters (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 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer
than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters
(5 feet) or more when the distance A is 6 meters
(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!
x SW PHASE (Subwoofer phase
polarity)
Lets you set the subwoofer phase polarity.
• NORMAL
Normally, select "NORMAL".
• REVERSE
Depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the subwoofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the subwoofer, setting the phase
polarity to "REVERSE" may produce better bass.
Besides bass reproduction, the richness and
tightness of the overall sound may also be
affected. While listening from the main listening
position, select the setting that best suits your
environment.
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 58).
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