02Getting started
Chapter 2
Getting started
Home theater sound setup
Place your speakers as shown below for optimal surround sound (see the Speaker Setup Guide for more placement tips).
•Standard surround
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HTZ161DVD only:
Depending on the size and characteristics of your room, you can choose to use the following
setup option:1
After placing your speakers, complete Setting the channel levels below then refer to Speakers settings on page 28 to complete your surround sound setup.
Setting the channel levels
Set the relative channel levels from your main listening position.2
1 Press TEST TONE.
The test tone is output in the following order (from the speakers active in the current listening mode):
•L – Front left speaker
•C – Center speaker
•R – Front right speaker
•SR – Right surround speaker
•SL – Left surround speaker
•SW – Subwoofer3
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Listening position
2Use the VOLUME +/– button to adjust the volume to an appropriate level.
3Use / to adjust the speaker levels in turn.
You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position. The channel level range is ±10 dB.
4When you’re done, press ENTER to exit test tone setup.
Note
1When using this setup, make sure the front surround mode is switched on (page 15) before selecting any surround mode.
2• This is only available when DVD/CD is selected and playback is stopped. Also make sure headphones are unplugged.
•To adjust the overall balance while listening to any sound source you want, press SETUP, use / to select CH LEVEL then press ENTER. Use / to move channel to channel, and / to adjust the channel levels. Press ENTER when you’re finished.
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