5:Setting up the speakers (continued)

xFRONT XX feet

(Front speaker distance)

Initial setting: 16 feet

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 3 feet to 40 feet in 1 foot steps.

If both front speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

When placing surround speakers to your side (long room)

B

A A

45°

C

C

 

90°

D20°

When placing surround speakers behind you (wide room)

B

A A

45°

C

C

90°

D 20°

xCENTER XX feet

(Center speaker distance)

Initial setting: 16 feet

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 5 feet closer to your listening position (B) in 1 foot steps.

When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you select a setting while the display is blinking, you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.

xSURROUND XX feet (Surround speaker distance)

Initial setting: 16 feet

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. You can adjust from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A) to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position (C) in 1 foot steps.

When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you select a setting while the display is blinking, you will not be able to enjoy full surround effects.

If both surround speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

xSURR BACK XX feet

(Surround back speaker distance)

Initial setting: 16 feet

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speakers. You can adjust from 3 feet to 40 feet in 1 foot steps.

If both surround back speakers are not placed an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance to the closest speaker.

xSUB WOOFER XX feet (Sub woofer distance)

Initial setting: 16 feet

Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer. You can adjust from 3 feet to 40 feet in 1 foot steps.

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Sony STR-DA4ES 24GB, Front XX feet Front speaker distance, Initial setting 16 feet, Center XX feet Center speaker distance
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STR-DA4ES specifications

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