Sony HT-DDW5500 - Manual (Page 47)

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Settings for the system
(SYSTEM menu)
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the
distance of the speakers connected to this
system.
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
For details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and
“Overview of the menus” (page 40).
SYSTEM menu parameters
x FRT DIST. (Front speaker
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the front speakers (A). If both
front speakers are not placed an equal distance
from your listening position, set the distance to
the closest speaker.
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker.
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker
distance)
x SR DIST. (Surround right
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround speakers.
x SB DIST. (Surround back
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speaker.
Tip
To enjoy better surround sound, the distance
between the center speaker and the listening position
B cannot be more than 1.5 meters 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 closer than the length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance B to 4.5 meters or
more when the distance A is 6 meters.
Also, the distance between the surround speakers/
surround back speakers and the listening position
C cannot be more than 4.5 meters 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 closer than the
length of A.
Example: Adjust the distance C to 1.5 meters or
more when the distance A is 6 meters.
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!
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