Integra DTR-8.2 Level Calibration sub-menu, Calibrating the speaker levels, Left, Right

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Speaker Setup

1-3. Level Calibration sub-menu

Here you will set the volume for each speaker so that they are all heard by the listener at the same level. This is especially important for speaker layouts where the left and right speakers are at different distances or in asymmetrical positions due to room designs and configurations. These settings and the distance settings performed above are vital to create the proper acoustics required for the optimum sound space and dynamics.

Note:

The speaker level settings here are not effective for multichannel input sources. To adjust the speaker levels for multichannel input sources, you will need to use the CH Sel, + and – buttons on the USR-5 remote controller. See page 55.

Advanced Menu

1.Speaker Setup

1-3.Level Calibration

a.Left

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0dB

b.Center

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0dB

c.Right

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0dB

d.Surr Right

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0dB

e.Surr Bk R

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0dB

f.Surr Bk L

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0dB

g.Surr Left

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0dB

h.Subwoofer

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0dB

Quit:SETUP

Calibrating the speaker levels

(1)When this sub-menu is entered, the DTR-8.2 will emit a pink noise from the front left speaker. At this time, the Master volume automatically increases to the reference level (0dB). Remember the level of this noise and then press the cursor button. (Note that this can be adjusted to any level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.) The DTR-8.2 will now emit the pink noise from the center speaker.

(2)Using the and cursor buttons, adjust the volume level of the noise from the center speaker so that it is the same level as the front left speaker. You can jog back and forth between the speakers to help you compare the volume levels.

(3)Press the cursor button again. The DTR-8.2 will now emit the pink noise from the front right speaker.

(4)Repeat steps (2) and (3) above for the front right and other speakers until all speakers are adjusted to the same volume level.

Notes:

Speakers that you selected “No” or “None” for in the Speaker Config sub-menu will not appear.

To accurately set the output levels, it is recommended to use a handheld sound pressure level (SPL) meter. Set the meter to C- weighting and slow averaging. A Radio Shack® SPL meter or equivalent is recommended. Using the internal channel noise generators, set each channel so that you read a 75 decibel sound pressure level.

a. Left

Sound comes from the front left speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

b. Center

Sound comes from the center speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

c. Right

Sound comes from the front right speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

d. Surr Right

Sound comes from the surround right speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

e. Surr Bk R

Sound comes from the surround back right speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

f. Surr Bk L

Sound comes from the surround back left speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

Note:

If the Powered Zone 2 setting of the Speaker Config sub-menu is set to “Activated,” then the Surr Bk R and Surr Bk L settings will not be displayed.

g. Surr Left

Sound comes from the surround left speaker. Adjust the sound level between –12 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

h. Subwoofer

Sound comes from the subwoofer. Adjust the sound level between – 15 and 12 decibels in 1-decibel intervals.

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sub-menuLeft Level Calibration sub-menuCalibrating the speaker levels RightBass Peak Level Limiter Bass Peak Level Bass Peak Level Manager* sub-menuPeak Level Digital Setup sub-menu Input SetupInput Setup menu Initial settings for each input sourceDigital Input Input SetupMultichannel Setup sub-menu Digital FormatVideo Video Setup sub-menuLast Valid enables the source last selected The source that Component VideoCharacter Input sub-menu Intelli Volume sub-menuIntelli Volume Character DisplayListening Mode Preset sub-menu Relationship between input source and listening modeInput source signals Listening ModesTrigger Setup sub-menu Audio Adjust Audio Adjust Setup menuAudio Adjust Surr Mode D.F.2ch Surround SetupSurr Mode Analog/PCM Pro Logic II Music DimensionTHX Surround EX Dolby D THX SetupDecoder Front EffectPreference Volume Setup sub-menuPreference menu Preference Headphones Level Setup sub-menuOSD Setup sub-menu OSD Position sub-menuFM Mode Tuning into a radio stationListening to a stereo radio station FM mode Press either the AM or FM input Source button TuningErasing a preset radio station Presetting a radio stationSelecting a preset radio station Listening to Radio BroadcastsEnjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.2 Adjusting the bass and trebleListening with headphones Temporarily turning off the soundRemote controller only Changing the listening modeDirect Setup Pure Audio Enter Return Enjoying music or videos with the DTR-8.2Adjusting the brightness of the front display Switching the displayUsing the sleep time remote controller only Temporarily changing the speaker output levelsEnjoying the multichannel output Changing the audio modeUsing the tone control Direct/Pure AudioEntering names for input sources and tuner stations Setup Enter ReturnTo delete an entered name Adjusting the volume for the remote zone Playing music using the buttons on the DTR-8.2Selecting an input source using the remote controller Enjoying music in the remote zoneRec Out Recording a 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DTR-8.2 specifications

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