Tip
The surround/surround back speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes with virtual elements.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All modes with virtual elements were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing towards the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the sound fields with virtual elements will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to “SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
xFront speaker distance (FRONT XX.X feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A on page 20).
xCenter speaker distance (CENTER XX.X feet)
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 on page 20) to a distance
1.5meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B on page 20). When this range is exceeded, the display flashes. If you make the setting while the display flashes, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
xSurround speaker distance (SURROUND XX.X feet)
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 20) to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (C on page 20). When this range is exceeded, the display flashes. If you make the setting while the display flashes, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
xSurround back speaker distance (SURR BACK XX.X feet)
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 on page
20)to a distance 4.5 meters (15 feet) closer to your listening position (D on page 20). When this range is exceeded, the display flashes. If you make the setting while the display flashes, you cannot fully enjoy the surround effect.
xSub woofer distance (SUB WOOFER XX.X feet)
Set the distance from your listening position to the sub woofer.
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Up Hooking
Setting and the Up System Speaker