Sony STR-DA2ES - Manual (Page 50)

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Advanced settings (continued)
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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 that
1.5 meters (5 feet) closer than the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround 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
(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 farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1–2 meters (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 S.W PHASE
(Sub woofer phase polarity)
Lets you set the sub woofer phase polarity.
• NORMAL
Normally, select “NORMAL”.
• REVERSE
Depending on the type of front speakers, the
position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off
frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase
polarity to “REVERSE” (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 DISTANCE UNIT (Distance unit)
Lets you select the unit of measure for setting
distances.
• feet (default for models for area code U, CA)
The distance is displayed in feet.
• meter (default for models for other area codes)
The distance is displayed in meters.
x SURR POSI.
(Surround speaker position)*
1
Lets you specify the location of your surround
speakers for proper implementation of the surround
effects in the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 35).
• SIDE
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section A.
• MIDDLE
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section B.
• BEHIND
Select if the location of your surround speakers
corresponds to section C.