JBL AVR580 manual Manual Output Level Adjustment

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As the individual channels are set, the channel name and the adjust- ment offset will appear in the on- screen display (if connected) and the Main Information Display

˜. While the level is changing, the Program/SPL Indicator c will change colors to reflect the output level in relation to the refer- ence. A red indication shows that the level is too high, while an amber indication shows that the level is too low. When the indicator is green, the level is correct, and the test noise will move to the next channel.

While adjustments are being made, the red LED under the AVR Selector f will flash. This is normal, and indicates that EzSet is operating.

7.After the test noise has circulated once through each channel, it will send the tone to each channel once again, to verify the settings.

8.After two complete circulations of the tone, the levels are set. The Program/SPL Indicator c will remain green at each channel. Upon completion of the second circulation, the Program/SPL Indicator c will flash green twice and then go out. The tone will stop and the AVR580 will return to normal operation.

If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet are either uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat the procedure. Return to Step 2 and adjust the master volume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate your particular room layout and your tastes. You may repeat this pro- cedure as many times as necessary to achieve a desired result. In order to pre- vent possible damage to your hearing or your equipment, we emphasize that you should avoid setting the master volume above 0dB.

If the levels of the surround back speak- ers in your 6.1- or 7.1-channel system seem very high in comparison to the other channels, it may be due to your pointing the remote away from these speakers during the level-setting process, as the microphone sensor is located on the front of the remote (opposite the position of the surround back speakers situated behind you). This may be corrected by using the manual output level adjust-

ment process described below. While checking the level of each speaker, point the remote toward the ceiling and check the level as indicated by the SPL Indicator c. Point the remote toward the AVR in order to transmit the com- mands to raise or lower the level for a particular channel. Point the remote toward the ceiling again to check whether the SPL Indicator c reflects a correct level, or further adjustment is necessary.

NOTE: The subwoofer output is not adjusted when the test tone is in use. To adjust the subwoofer output, you must use an external source, following the instructions on page 36.

Manual Output Level Adjustment

Output levels may also be adjusted man- ually, either to set them to a specific level with an SPL meter, or to make fine- tuning adjustments to the levels obtained using the EzSet remote.

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Manual output level adjustment is most easily done through the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 8). If you are already at the MASTER MENU, press the ¤ Button n until the on-screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line. If you are not at the MASTER MENU, press the OSD Button v to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the ¤ Button n until the on-screen cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line. Press the Set Button p to bring the CHANNEL ADJUST menu (Figure 8) to the screen.

When the CHANNEL ADJUST menu appears, press the ¤ Button n until the on-screen cursor is next to the TEST TONE line. Press the /Buttons o 37 so that ON is high- lighted and the AVR’s internal test tone will begin to circulate from speaker to speaker in a clockwise direction into all speakers. The test noise will play for two seconds in each speaker before circulat- ing, and a blinking on-screen cursor will

appear next to the name of each speaker location when the sound is at that speaker.

NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display ˜. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR580 off using the Main Power Switch 1 and check the speaker wiring or connections to external power ampli- fiers to make certain that each speaker is connected to the correct output terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press the /Buttons

o37 on the remote to bring all speak- ers to the same volume level. When one of the /Buttons o 37 is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the circulation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual chan- nels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker. Adjustments should be made with the /Buttons

o37 on the remote only, NOT the main volume controls. If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL) meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume so that the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

You may also adjust the output levels manually while using the level indication feature of the EzSet remote. To activate the sensor and indicator, simply press and release the SPL Selector Button 41 on the remote while the test tone is circulat- ing. The Program/SPL Indicator c will change color to indicate the level. Adjust the level using the /Buttons

o37 until the LED lights green for all channels. When it is red, the level is too high; when it is amber, the level is too low. Press the SPL Selector Button 41 when you are finished to turn the sensor and indicator off.

NOTE: The subwoofer level is not adjustable when the normal test tone is in use. The subwoofer output level may be adjusted when the channel levels are

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Contents AVR580 AVR580 AUDIO/VIDEO Receiver Declaration of ConformityTypographical Conventions Read first! Important Safety Precautions Description and Features IntroductionDTS Neo6 On-screen menu and display systemImportant Safety Information Safety InformationFRONT-PANEL Control Page FRONT-PANEL Information Display Upper Display LineREAR-PANEL Connections Terminals on the AVR580 to the black Optical Digital Audio Inputs Main Remote Control Functions Again to operate the AVR580’s func- tions with the remote Multiroom Press this button to Page Zone II Remote Control Functions ∆ Play Forward/Reverse/StopSystem Installation Installation and ConnectionsAudio Equipment Connections Video Equipment ConnectionsSystem and Power Connections Main Room Remote Control ExtensionVideo Connection Notes Jack to the Remote IR Input jack on compatible equipmentAC Power Cord Jack ‚ Multiroom ConnectionsBetween the output of the amplifiers and the speakers RS-232 ConnectionsSpeaker Placement System SetupSystem Configuration Speaker Selection and PlacementUsing the On-Screen Display Setting the System Configuration MemoryLine B On the screen, press the ⁄/¤ ButtonsInput Setup Surround SetupOn the DSP Surr menu, the choices made with the ‹/› Buttons Speaker Setup On the remote to move the cursor toOn the remote so that SUB LFE appears in the on-screen menu Delay Settings Output Level Adjustment Using EzSetSeconds for the system to return to nor- mal operation At the top of the remoteManual Output Level Adjustment Additional Input Adjustments Volume Control Basic OperationSource Selection OperationSurround Mode Selection Digital Audio PlaybackDigital Bitstream Indicators Speaker/Channel IndicatorsSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators E Selecting a Digital SourceNight Mode Speaker/ Channel Input IndicatorsPCM Audio Playback 31 34 or the front-panel Digital InputsSurround Mode Chart Mode FeaturesTuner Operation Tape RecordingOutputs fi‡36 39 in the Record Mode Memory BackupVideo 1/Video 2 Audio and Video Selector Button 41 to activateAdvanced Features Turn-On Volume LevelSurround Amplifier Channel Assignment Display Brightness AVR580’s Main InformationSemi-OSD Settings Full-OSD Time-Out AdjustmentMultiroom Setup InstallationMultiroom Operation Multiroom OperationPage Programming the Product Codes Programming the RemoteMacro Programming Learning CodesErasing Learned Codes Erasing Macro Commands Programmed Device FunctionsPress the AVR Selector f Within 10 seconds, pressChannel Control Punch- Through Volume Punch-ThroughTransport Control Punch- Through Resetting the Remote Memory Reassigning Device Control SelectorsFunction List Preset Up Preset DownDirect ClearSetup Code Table TV Manufacturer/Brand140 145 161 193 195 375 120 200 286050 102 106 131 122 209 262104 136 139 153 159 162 171 198 262 050 090 107 139 143 162 262049 050 063 104 107 113 143 034 074 182 186 259235 308 330 046 047 062 065 104 120 139 150 168 265 273 279046 050 068 075 090 120 235 265 272 291 327 McMICHAEL049 050 053 063 104 107 139 143 244 245 246 250 287 312 317 016 044 054 065 090 093 094 104 142 163 168 189 279 309 324268 271 272 279 292 297 304 305 318 328 329 361 379 075 104 113 148 279306 368 112 157 158 192 268 271271 283 297 050 056046 147 235 294 080 090 113 147 148 236 242 262045 047 050 065 104 133 139 279 020 076 155 202 235 244 245 246 308 312 330Setup Code Table VCR 090 128 148 155 039 054 148 155149 155 032 039 060 062 073 127 148 155054 093 160 084 155 160019 042 044 084 090 103 133 139 019 042 044 045 084 090 103 106 133 139 149 150 155 160044 047 090 019 042 044 045 084 090 103 106 133 139132 133 141 142 159 161 031 032 033 059 073 078 127 148 155032 073 078 087 090 114 127 136 148 019 053 134 162042 054 056 057 060 062 066 067 092 096 150 155 169 172 008 015 019 040 073 106 149 151 160020 044 045 047 090 126 128 133 141 085 090 110 135044 045 053 080 090 153 155 170 044 096Setup Code Table CD 074 197 198 200 201 229038 045 046 171 175 202 203 036 056 057 064 065 089 090 091 092 096 099 104 212Setup Code Table DVD Setup Code Table TapeSetup Code Number Setup Code Table SAT 407 489 462 463 464 465388 395 399 420 423 425 429 430 431 406 411 416491 306 328 347 384 402 403345 348 352 353 363 364 367 385 401 427Setup Code Table CBL Troubleshooting Guide Processor ResetPress Mute Button AVR580 Specifications Page

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