Onkyo TX-DS676 Setting the speaker Level, Using the test tone to adjust the speaker output levels

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Setting the speaker Level

1 SP/SYS SETUP

PRESET/MODE ADJ

PUSH TO ENTER

SPEAKERS

A

DSP

Using the test tone to adjust the speaker output levels

1.

Press the SP/SYS SETUP button repeatedly until

 

“Level Setup?” appears.

 

Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.

 

The display shows “Left.”

2.

Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the SMART SCAN

 

CONTROLLER to adjust the speaker output level.

 

You can adjust the output level of each speaker in the range of

 

12 to +12 dB, except for the subwoofer whose adjustment range

 

is -30 to +10 dB.

2

PRESET/MODE ADJ

SPEAKERS

 

STEREO

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

PCM DIGITAL

db

PUSH TO ENTER

Center

PRESET/MODE ADJ

Right

PUSH TO ENTER

R-Sur

L-Sur

SW

* Level Setup *

Left

= +1dB

Center

=

0dB

(Right

=

0dB)

1

2

3

4

 

 

 

Press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER.

You hear a test tone (pink noise) from the left front speaker.

Each time you press the SMART SCAN CONTROLLER, the

speaker that produces a test tone changes as below. Set the out-

put level of each speaker by rotating the SMART SCAN CON-

TROLLER so that you can hear the same level of test tone at the

listening position.

 

Left (Left front)

Center (Center) Right (Right front) R-Sur

(Right surround)

L-Sur(Left surround) Subwoofer (Subwoofer)

Left

 

Notes:

•In order to correctly set the output levels, use a hand-held Sound Pressure Level meter (SPL), set to C-Weighting and Slow aver- aging. A Radio Shack® SPL meter (catalogue number 330- 2055) or equivalent can be used. Using the internal channel noise generators, set each channel so that you read 75 dB SPL from each channel.

•SPEAKER B, when selected, will be deselected automatically as soon as the test tone starts sounding. The Test Tone function is not available when the headphones are connected or when MULTI CH INPUT is selected.

•The test tone will not be output from the speaker that has been set to "No" in the configuration setup explained on the page 18,19.

•If the speaker level is set to +1dB or higher , the maximum level indi- cated on the display will change if you raise the volume level.

•Using the on-screen display

1.Press the OSD MENU button.

2.Select “Speaker Setup” and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button.

3.Select “Level Setup” and then press the right edge of the ENTER/Cursor button.

The Level Setup screen appears and a test tone (pink noise) is output from the left front speaker. You can change the speaker that outputs the test tone in the following sequence.(When the cursor is on “Center,” you can press the lower edge of the EN- TER/Cursor button to display additional items.)

Left (Left front) Center (Center) Right (Right front) R-Sur (Right surround) L-Sur (Left surround) Subwoofer (Subwoofer) Left.

4.Set the output level of each speaker so that you can hear the same level of test tone at the listening position.

You can adjust the output level of each speaker in the range of - 12 to +12 dB, except for the subwoofer whose adjustment range is -30 to +10 dB.

5.Press the center of the ENTER/Cursor button, or press the EXIT button, to exit the setup mode.

•Using Test button on the remote controller

1.Press the MODE AUDIO button.

2.Press the TEST button.

Left front speaker produces the test tone (pink noise).

3.To adjust the level of each speaker,press the CH SEL, but- ton to select a speaker and press the LEVEL +/- buttons to raise or lower the level.

4.Press rhe TEST button to complete adjustment.

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Contents TX-DS777 TX-DS676 Carts and Stands The appliance Important SafeguardsPrecautions Features Setting the Voltage selector Worldwide models only Setting the AM tuning step frequency Worldwide models onlyInstalling the remote controller batteries Using the remote controllerCAL, whichever appropriate Audio equipment connectionsConnections for remote control z Audio equipment connectionsAC outlet connection Digital Video equipment connections Connecting video equipment through S-video connectorsDecoder with 5.1 channel output Digital audio connectionsSpeaker placement Connecting speakersRight and Left surround speakers SubwooferConnecting the speaker cable Connecting speakersOr B 6 ohms min./speaker Ohms min./speakerConnecting power amplifiers Connecting a subwooferConnecting power amplifiers Connecting the power Connecting an equalizer TX-DS777Connecting the power Remove the jumper plugsMaking antenna connections Connecting the antenna cableDirectional Iinkage Assembling the AM loop antennaConnecting an FM outdoor antenna Connecting the included antennasConnecting an AM outdoor antenna Making antenna connectionsSetting the NTSC/PAL format European/worldwide model only Using the on-screen displayHow to use the on-screen display Screen SetupOSD screens Using the on-screen displaySetting the speaker configuration Setting the speaker configuration parametersTroller Using the on-screen display Setting the speaker configurationFront Select the size of your front speakers Center Select the size of your center speakerSetting the speaker distance Setting the speaker Level Using the test tone to adjust the speaker output levelsUsing Test button on the remote controller Rotate the Smart Scan Controller to select Yes or No Setting the Speaker levelDigital input setup Playing a digital source Digital Input SetupTuning in a radio station Presetting FM/AM radio stationsProgramming radio stations Preset ting FM/AM radio stationsAdjust the sound volume to an appropriate level Selecting an input sourceStart playing the selected input source Mode Audio Selecting an input source using the on-screen displaySelecting an input source SleepAnalog Analog audio signal processing Setting the input signal format Digital Input SetupPCM PCM signal processing DTS DTS signal processingCoaxial Selecting Speaker system B Speakers B indicator appears Selecting Speaker system a Speakers a indicator appearsInput signal format Selecting the speaker systemAdjusting the tone Bass and treble adjustment Muting the sound Muting function, remote controller onlyRotate the Smart Scan Controller Selecting a preset stationUsing the front panel Setting the Multi Channel InputPlaying a multichannel input source Press the Multi CH Input buttonUsing the Listening Modes Using the listening modes Selecting an Listening mode using the on-screen display Using the listening modesTHX Dial normDTS Mpeg Input sources and listening modesHow to set the listening mode parameters Setting the listening mode parametersSetting the listening mode parameters Assigning a video source to each audio input source Giving a name to each input source Giving a name to each preset radio stationTo change a name To erase a nameTo use the above setting from now on Fine-tuning the output level of each speakerPress the CH Level button Repeat the operation described in stepOther setup operations Volume display method setupIntelliVolume setup Recording a source while listening to music or a Recording a sourceMovie Recording from on audio /video sourceRecording a source Adding sound to a video tapeRotate the Smart Scan Controller to select Source Receiving RDS broadcasts European models only What is RDS?Recording a source while listening to music or a movie Receiving RDS broadcasts European models onlySearching for traffic information TP scan Displaying Radio Text RTInitial settings Controlling the TX-DS777/TX-DS676 Using the remote controllerControlling an Onkyo DVD player Using the remote controllerControlling an Onkyo MD recorder Mode SAT, CABLE, VCR, and TV buttonsControlling an Onkyo tape deck REC oRepeat Steps 3-4 to program other buttons in the same Mode Programming procedurePress and release the same Mode button again Erasing a learned code from a Mode buttonErasing a learned code Press and release the same button againWhat is a Macro function? Using a Macro functionProgramming Macro mode Press the Macro Mode button to complete program- mingMacro Direct Learning function Using a Macro functionPress the Macro Direct button again Press the ENT button Erasing all codes and operations programmed in the buttonsTrouble Cause Remedy Troubleshooting guideVideo & audio Troubleshooting guideAmplifier Section SpecificationsTX-DS777 TX-DS676 SpecificationsFront panel Control positions and namesDisplay Smart Scan Controller 16Control positions and names Remote controllerOnkyo U.S.A. Corporation
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