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To set the delay time | Speaker Setting Methods |
When 5.1 Channel Surround Sound is played, you can enjoy the best sound if the distance between you and each speaker is the same. You can set Delay Time in the Center/Rear Speaker to customize the sound to the acoustics of your room.
Setting Center Speaker
If the distance of Dc is equal to or longer than the distance of Df in the figure, set the mode as 0ms.
Otherwise, change the setting according to the table on the table.
Setting Rear Speakers
If the distance of Df is equal to the distance of Ds in the figure, set the mode as 0ms.
Otherwise, change the setting according to the table.
(A)=Df-Dc
Distance of (A) | Value(ms) |
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50 | 1.3 |
100 | 2.6 |
150 | 3.9 |
200 | 5.3 |
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Distance of (B) | Value(ms) |
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200 | 5.3 |
400 | 10.6 |
600 | 15.9 |
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Dc: Distance from center speaker to listening position
Df: Distance from front speakers to listening position
Ds: Distance from rear speakers to listening position
Ideal Center Speaker Position
Dc | Df |
Ds
Ideal Rear Speaker Position
Arrange all speakers within a circle as
shown in the figure.
Front Speakers
Set the front speakers so that their tweeters
Center Speaker
Ideally the center speaker should be positioned with its top surface flush with the front speakers. However, you may place the speaker either on top or near the bottom of your TV set.
Rear Speakers
Set the rear speakers further back parallel to the walls, at 60 to 90 centimeters (2 to 3 feet) above prime listening position ear level. If the space behind the listening position is insufficient (i.e., too close to the wall), place the rear speakers facing each other on either side.
Subwoofer Speaker
Place the subwoofer at any convenient location within the vicinity of the listening position.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater System,s Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other
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