Sherwood R-956 manual Adjusting each channel level using test tones

Adjusting each channel level using test tones

Perform the adjustments in steps 7 to 9

in “Adjusting each channel level” until

In the surround modes only other than the

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TruSurround mode, the volume level of each

to be equally loud.

channel can be adjusted using the test tone function.

Note: When 6.1 CH DIRECT is selected as an input

source, the test tone function is not abailable.

Engage the test tone

Cancel the test tone function.

mode by pressing the

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TEST TONE button on

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T.TONE

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T.TONE

The test tone will cycle from channel to channel and will

be heard from each speaker for 2 seconds as follows:

Front Left

Center

Front Right

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Rear Left

Rear Right

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Speakers set to “N” are not available and will not be

heard.

In Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic mode,

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Check the current

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delay time.

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adjusting delay time of the speakers

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In the Dolby Digital mode, the optimum performance of

D.TIME

your system occurs when the sound from all five speakers

arrives at your primary listening position at the same time.

If all speakers are equidistant from the main listening

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position, set the following delay.

The current delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds.

(Front) center delay time: 0 mS, Rear delay time: 0 mS

In the Dolby Digital mode, only, the (front) center

If the (front) center speaker is closer to your prime

delay is adjustable and the corresponding delay time is

listening position than the average distance to the left and

also displayed.

right main speakers add 1 mS of (front) center channel

delay for each foot of difference. The maximum is 5 mS.

If the surround speakers are closer to your main listening

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Adjust the delay time.

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position than the main left and right speakers add 5 mS

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of surround channel delay for each 5 feet of difference.

D.ADJ

The maximum is 15 mS.

In Dolby Pro Logic mode, rear channel delay can be

adjusted to add spaciousness to the presentation and to

minimize any sibilant leakage into the surround channels.

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If the surround speakers are the same distance from your

Each time this button is pressed, the delay time

primary listening position as your main left and right front

changes in regular steps.

speakers, set the Rear Delay time at 15 mS.

If the delay time disappears, please start again from

If the surround speakers are closer to your main listening

step 13.

position than the main left and right speakers, your receiver

allows you to optimize the arrival time of the sound from

In Dolby Digital mode, please repeat the

your speakers. This can help focus the audio image and add

enjoyment to your home theater experience.

above steps 13 and 14 to adjust the rear

Measure the distance from the prime listening position to

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each of the speakers to the nearest foot.

Add 5 mS of surround channel delay for each 5 feet of

In the 6.1 CH Surround mode while playing the Dolby

difference. The maximum is 30 mS.

Digital program source encoded into multichannel

format only, the delay time can be adjusted, too.

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