Default
Resets the settings to the default values.
Operating from the main remote control unit
Adjusting with the main remote control unit using the test tones is only possible in the “Auto” mode and only effective in the STANDARD (Dolby/DTS Surround) and HOME THX CINEMA modes. The adjusted levels for the different modes are automatically stored in the memory.
GAdjusting using test tonesH
qPress the TEST button.
Test tones are output from the various speakers.
w Use the o p button to adjust so that the volume is equal for all speakers.
e When the adjustments are completed, press the TEST button again.
•The level of each channel should be adjusted to 75 dB (Cweighted, slow meter mode) on a sound level meter at the listening position. If a sound level meter is not available adjust the channels by ear so the sound levels are the same. Because adjusting the subwoofer level test tone by ear is difficult, use a well known music selection and adjust for natural balance.
•Speakers set to “None” in the “Speaker Configuration” settings are not displayed.
•When “Channel Level” is adjusted, the adjusted values are set for all the surround modes. To adjust the channel level separately for
the different surround modes, use the operation see mpage 65
gCrossover Frequency
Select crossover frequency from which subwoofer handles low range signal.
[Selectable items]
FIXED–THX– :
Setup when using a
40Hz 60Hz 80Hz 90Hz 100Hz 110Hz 120Hz 150Hz
200Hz 250Hz :
Only the portion of the bass sound of the various speakers output from the subwoofer that has a frequency below the frequency set here is output.
Set this according to the low frequency reproduction capabilities of the speakers you are using.
Advanced :
Specify crossover frequency for each speaker.
•Please set all THX Certified speakers, set the “Speaker Configuration” for all speakers to “Small”. We recommend using with the crossover frequency set to
•The “Crossover Frequency” can be set when there are speakers that have been set to “Small” at GUI menu “Speaker Configuration” or when “Subwoofer” is set to “Yes” (vpage 23).
•At the “Advanced” settings, if the “Subwoofer Setup” (vpage 24) setting is set to
•For speakers set to “Small”, sound below the crossover frequency is cut from the sound output. The cut bass sound is output from the subwoofer or front speakers.
hTHX Audio Setup
Set the speaker to play the optimal THX surround mode.
THX Ultra2 Subwoofer
Set when using a subwoofer compatible with THX Ultra2 standards or a subwoofer that can be properly played at low range.
[Selectable items] | Yes |
| No |
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Make these settings when “Yes” is selected for the subwoofer in the “Speaker Configuration” settings. This option is not available when “No” is selected (vpage 23).
BGC (Boundary Gain Compensation)
If bass sound feels big compensate by lowering volume.
[Selectable items] | ON |
| OFF |
•If the bass sound seems too strong:
Set “BGC” to “ON”. This activates a filterthat gently reduces very deep bass below 55 Hz to provide the flattest overall deep bass response. Select “ON” or “OFF” according to how strong you prefer the deep bass response to be.
•This can be set when the “THX Ultra2 Subwoofer” setting is set to “Yes”.
SB Speaker Position
Set the distance between the left and right surround back speakers.
[Selectable items] Under 0.3m 0.3m – 1.2m Over 1.2m
•When two surround back speakers have been set in “Speaker Configuration” (vpage 23), set the distance of the speakers. This option is not available when “1spkr” is selected.
•This setting is necessary to achieve the optimum effect in the THX Surround EX, THX Ultra2 Cinema, THX Music mode and THX Games mode.
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