Sony STRDH520 User Manual

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• 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., 

 

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.

• 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., 

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.