Sony STR-DA4ES - Manual (Page 50)

50 GB
Advanced settings (continued)
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.
• meter
The distance is displayed in meters.
• feet
The distance is displayed in feet.
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.
60 °
90 °
20 °
A
B 30 °
B
C C
A