Sony MHC-S90D - Manual (Page 16)

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB
16 GB
Multi channel surround setup
(continued)
x Front speaker distance (F.DIST.)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 14).
x Center speaker distance (C.DIST.)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the center speaker (B on page 14).
x Rear speaker distance (R.DIST.)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the rear (left or right) speaker (C on page 14).
Tip
This unit 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 that
1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the rear 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
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 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 rear speakers are too close, setting
the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
actual distance will create a larger soundstage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
To reset the speaker settings
1
Press SET UP.
2
Press P or p repeatedly to select
“RESET MENU”.
3
Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote).
4
Press P or p repeatedly to select “SP.
SET. RESET”.
5
Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote).
All the speaker settings are reset to the
factory settings.
To cancel
Press SET UP.
Adjusting the speaker volume
1
Press SET UP.
2
Press P or p repeatedly to select “TEST
TONE”.
3
Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote).
4
Press O or o repeatedly to select “ON”.
You will hear the test tone from each
speaker in sequence.
5
Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that
the volume of the test tone from each
speaker sounds the same when you are
in your main listening position (see
page 51).
6
To turn off the test tone, repeat steps 1
to 3 and press
O or o repeatedly to
select “OFF”.
Notes
• The adjustments are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can be made via the
front panel, we recommend you follow the
procedure described above and adjust the speaker
levels from your listening position using SET UP
button on the remote.
• If you press SET UP while adjusting parameters
using OSD, the OSD turns off.