Sony STRDG800 - Manual (Page 59)

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x SB L DIST. (Surround back left
speaker distance)
b)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back left speaker.
Surround back left speaker distance should be
set from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 15 feet closer to
your listening position (E).
x SB R DIST. (Surround back right
speaker distance)
b)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back right speaker.
Surround back right speaker distance should
be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (A) to a distance 15 feet
closer to your listening position (F).
a)
When the surround back speakers are set to “SB
SP SINGLE”.
b)
When the surround back speakers are set to “SB
SP DUAL”.
Tip
The receiver lets 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
5 feet closer from the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers and the surround
back speaker can not be set further away from the
listening position than the front speakers. And they
can be no more than 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 further
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
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!
x SUR PLACEMENT
(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 64). This setup item is not
available when the surround speakers are set to
“NO” (page 49).
• PL. SIDE/LOW
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections A and C.
• PL. SIDE/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections A and D.
• PL. BEHD/LOW
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections B and C.
• PL. BEHD/HIGH
Select if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to sections B and D.
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