Multi Channel Surround Setup

For the best possible surround sound all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). (However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 3 to 40 feet (1.0 to 12.0 meters) from the listening position (A).)

You can place the surround speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.).

When placing surround speakers to your side

 

B

A

A

 

45°

C

C

 

90°

20°

When placing the surround speakers behind you

B

A A

45°

C

C

90°

20°

Note

Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers.

Specifying the speaker parameters

1Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2Press SET UP.

3Press MENU I/i to select the parameter you want to adjust.

4Press MENU +/– to select the setting you want.

The setting is stored automatically.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you have set all of the parameters that follow.

zNormal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker

Choose NORM. SP. if you’re using normal speakers and MICRO SP. if you’re using Micro Satellite speakers. If you choose NORM. SP., you can adjust the speaker size and the sub woofer selection as mentioned below. However, if you choose MICRO SP., the speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as follows:

Speakers

Settings

 

 

Front

SMALL

 

 

Center

SMALL

 

 

Surround

SMALL

 

 

Sub Woofer

YES

 

 

You cannot change the configuration if you choose MICRO SP.

For STR-K402, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to MICRO SP. according to the supplied speaker system. If you change the speaker system, choose NORM. SP. to adjust the speaker size and sub woofer selection.

The setting for Micro Satellite speaker (MICRO SP.) has been programmed to optimize the sound balance. If you use Sony’s Micro Satellite speakers, select MICRO SP. When you use Micro Satellite speaker and the speaker size is set to LARGE, you may not obtain the correct soundstage. The speaker may also be damaged at high volume position.

For STR-DE475, the speaker size and sub woofer selection has been preset to NORM. SP.

The following speaker size setup is applicable for NORM. SP.

Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

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