Sony HT-DDW890 User Manual
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Settings for the system
(SYSTEM menu)
You can use the SYSTEM menu to set the
distance of the speakers connected to this
system.
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
For details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and
“Overview of the menus” (page 40).
distance of the speakers connected to this
system.
Select “7-SYSTEM” in the amplifier menus.
For details on adjusting the parameters, see
“Navigating through menus” (page 39) and
“Overview of the menus” (page 40).
SYSTEM menu parameters
x FRT DIST. (Front speakers
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the front speaker (A). If both front
speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance as the
average distance between the front speakers.
position to the front speaker (A). If both front
speakers are not placed an equal distance from
your listening position, set the distance as the
average distance between the front speakers.
x CNT DIST. (Center speaker
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the center speaker. Center speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A) to a distance
1.5 meters closer to your listening position
(B).
position to the center speaker. Center speaker
distance should be set from a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (A) to a distance
1.5 meters closer to your listening position
(B).
x SL DIST. (Surround left speaker
distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround left speaker. Surround
left speaker distance should be set from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your
listening position (C).
position to the surround left speaker. Surround
left speaker distance should be set from a
distance equal to the front speaker distance
(A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to your
listening position (C).
x SR DIST. (Surround right
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround right speaker.
Surround right speaker distance should be set
from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to
your listening position (D).
position to the surround right speaker.
Surround right speaker distance should be set
from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to
your listening position (D).
x SB DIST. (Surround back
speaker distance)
Lets you set the distance from your listening
position to the surround back speaker.
Surround back speaker distance should be set
from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to
your listening position (E).
position to the surround back speaker.
Surround back speaker distance should be set
from a distance equal to the front speaker
distance (A) to a distance 4.5 meters closer to
your listening position (E).
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 than 1.5
meter closer from the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set
further away from the listening position than the
front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5
meter 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 further
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1-2
meter 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!
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 than 1.5
meter closer from the front speakers.
Likewise, the surround speakers can not be set
further away from the listening position than the
front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5
meter 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 further
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance 1-2
meter 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!
E
30˚
30˚
100˚-120˚
100˚-120˚
A
C
D
A
B
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