Sony STR-DH520 - Manual (Page 58)

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Tips
• The “LARGE” and “SMALL” settings for each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that
channel.
When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass
redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the subwoofer or other “LARGE”
speakers.
However, since bass sounds have a certain amount
of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if
possible. Therefore, even when using small
speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you
want to output the bass frequencies from that
speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large
speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies
output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer,
set all speakers to “LARGE”. If there is not enough
bass, you can use the equalizer to boost the bass
levels. For details, see page 59.
• The surround back speakers will be set to the same
setting as that of the surround speakers.
• When the front speakers are set to “SMALL”, the
center, surround, and front high speakers are also
automatically set to “SMALL”.
• If you do not use the subwoofer, the front speakers
are automatically set to “LARGE”.
x FL DIST., FR DIST., CNT DIST.,
SL DIST., SR DIST., SB DIST.,
SBL DIST., SBR DIST., LH DIST.,
RH DIST., SW DIST.
Lets you adjust the distance from your seating
position to each speaker (front left/right,
center, surround left/right, surround back left/
right, front left/right high, subwoofer).
If both front speakers are not placed in equal
distance from your seating position, set the
distance to the closest speaker.
Notes
• Depends on the speaker pattern setting, some
parameters may not be available.
• This function does not work when “A. DIRECT” is
selected.
x DIST.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 FRT CRS., CNT CRS., SUR CRS.,
FH CRS.
Lets you set the bass crossover frequency of
the speakers that have been set to “SMALL” in
the SPEAKER menu.
x EFFECT
Lets you select the effect type for
“HD-D.C.S.”. Each effect type has different
reflection and reverberation sound mixture
levels and is optimized to match a listener’s
room uniqueness, taste and mood.
• DYNAMIC
Want to enjoy the sound effects to the full
extent, just like at the movie theaters?
DYNAMIC type emphasizes on the
reflection sound. Without HD-D.C.S., many
rooms are often somewhat reverberant but
lack a spacious feeling. This type
acoustically opens up those types of rooms
and provides a spacious and dynamism
feeling equivalent to a mastering studio.
• THEATER
THEATER type mixes reflection and
reverberation sound creating the
characteristics of a mastering studio.
Additionally, this type mixes in frequency
characteristics that are often found in
professional studios and movie theaters. It is
ideal for watching movies in a listening
room that has less reverberation.
• STUDIO
In STUDIO type, effects are kept to a
minimum, while still providing a great
theater experience. This type provides the
accuracy of the original recording.
SURROUND menu