Sony STR-DB930 - Manual (Page 22)

Multi Channel Surround Setup
9 About speaker distances
This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms ot
distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker
tarther awav than the tront speakers. Also, the center speaker can
not be set more that 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer than the front
speakers.
Likewise, the rear speakers can not be set farther away than from
the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no
more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) 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 3-6 feet (1~2 m)
closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic
sensation of being “inside" the screen. If you canr\ot obtain a
satisfactory’ surround effect because the rear speakers are too
close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the
actual distance will create a larger soundstage.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often
results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!
■ Distance unit (DIST. UNIT)
Initial setting : feet
Lets you select either feet or meters as the unit of measure
for setting distances. 1 foot corresponds to a 1 ms
difference.
Adjusting the speaker volume
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to
adjust the volume of each speaker.
Note
This unit incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered
at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment.
1
Press t/Cl) to turn on the receiver.
2
Press TEST TONE on the supplied remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
3
Adjust the volume level so that the volume of the
test tone from each speaker sounds the same
when you are in your main listening position.
• To adjust the balance of the front right and front left
speakers, use the front balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 39).
• To adjust the balance of the rear right and rear left
speakers, use the rear balance parameter in the
LEVEL menu (see page 39).
• To adjust the volume level of the center speaker,
press the LEVEL CENTER + /- buttons on the
remote.
• To adjust the volume level of the rear speakers, press
the LEVEL REAR +/- buttons on the remote.
4
Press TEST TONE on the remote again to turn off
the test tone.
Note
The test torre cannot be output when the receiver is set to 5.1CH
INPUT.
9 You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same
time
Rotate MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER
VOLUME +/- on the remote.
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