Sony STR-DE698 Operating Instructions - Page 20

x SBL / SBR SB XXXXXX (Surround back speaker selection) • DUAL If you connect two surround back speakers, select "DUAL". The sound will be output to a maximum of 7.1 channels. • SINGLE If you connect only one surround back speaker, select "SINGLE". The sound will be output to a maximum of 6.1 channels. • NO If you did not connect surround back speaker, select "NO". Tips • a)-c) correspond to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes a) NORMAL b) PHANTOM c) 3 STEREO • The "LARGE" and "SMALL" settings for each speaker determine whether the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE" speakers. However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to "LARGE" if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to "SMALL". If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to "LARGE". If there is not enough bass, you can use the BASS parameter in the EQ menu to boost the bass levels. To adjust the bass, see page 39. x L R DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Front speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you set the distance from your listening position to the front speakers (A). You can adjust from 1.0 meter to 7.0 meters (3 to 23 feet) in 0.1 meter (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 only one surround back speaker B A A 30˚ 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ C C D When placing two surround back speakers (The angle E should be the same) B A A 30˚ 30˚ 100˚-120˚ 100˚-120˚ C E E C E D D x C DIST. X.X m (XX ft.) (Center speaker distance) Initial setting: 3.0 m (10 ft.) Lets you 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) to a distance 1.5 meters (5 feet) closer to your listening position (B). 20GB