To enjoy surround sound

Do the connections, settings, and adjustments in the order shown to enjoy surround sound.

Be sure to make the correct speaker settings. If, for example, you have not connected a center speaker and you leave the initial setting value of LARGE as it is, then dialog and other sounds may not be reproduced.

Connect the equipment

(a Pages 10–13.)

Front speaker (left)

(not included)

Surround speaker (left)

(not included)

Center speaker

 

(not included)

Front speaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

(right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(not included)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

30° 30° Subwoofer (not included)

30° 30°

120°

120°

Surround speaker (right)

(not included)

Position and connect the speakers

(a Pages 14–16.)

The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed at approximately the same distance from the listening position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Set the presence and type (small/large), distance and filter of the speakers you have connected

(a Pages 17–18.)

Adjust the level for the speakers

(a Page 19.)

In SIZE

Select LARGE or SMALL for the front speakers

Select LARGE, SMALL, or NONE for the center and surround speakers

Select YES or NO for the subwoofer

In DISTANCE

Enter the distance of the front, center, and surround speakers from the listening position

In FILTER

Enter the cutoff frequency for your subwoofer based on the bass capability of your front speakers

While sitting in the usual listening position, use the test signal to adjust the volume of the speakers to the same

apparent level.

When using DVD 6CH INPUT mode

These settings need to be changed on the player. Read the player’s instructions for setting details.

Before use

Sit back and enjoy the experience

(a Pages 22–23.)

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SA-DA8, SA-DA10 specifications

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