Multi channel surround setup (continued)

xSurround speaker distance (SURROUND)

Set the distance from your listening position to the surround speakers. Surround speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 17) to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position (C on page 17). When this range is exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the setting while the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.

xSurround back speaker distance (SURR BACK)

Set the distance from your listening position to the surround back speaker(s). Surround back speaker distance should be set from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page

19)to a distance 15 feet closer to your listening position (D on page 17). When this range is

exceeded, the display blinks. If you make the setting while the display blinks, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.

xSub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER)

Set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer.

Tip

The receiver allows 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 5 feet closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround and surround back speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 15 feet 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 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!

xSub woofer phase polarity (S.W

PHASE)

Set the sub woofer phase polarity. There is usually no problem when the sub woofer phase polarity is set to “NORMAL”. However, depending on the type of front speakers, the position of the sub woofer, and the cut-off frequency of the sub woofer, setting the phase polarity to “REVERSE” may produce better bass. Besides bass reproduction, the richness and tightness of the overall sound may also be affected. While listening from the main listening position, select the setting that best suits your environment.

xDistance unit (DISTANCE UNIT)

Lets you select either feet or meters as the receiver of measure for setting distances.

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