Subwoofer Setup, Test Tone | Rotel RSX-1067 manual

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Subwoofer Setup

SUBWOOFER SETUP

CROSSOVER:100hZ

DOLBY DIGITAL: 0dB

DOLBY PL II(X): 0dB

DTS: 0dB

STEREO/MPEG:+ 2dB

MUSIC: Off

MULTI INPUT:- 2dB

MAIN MENU

The SUBWOOFER SETUP menu allows selec- tion of the master subwoofer crossover fre- quency and independent adjustment of sub- woofer level for each surround mode.

CROSSOVER (40Hz/60Hz/80Hz/ 100Hz/120Hz/150Hz/200Hz/OFF):

This setting specifies a master low-pass filter for the subwoofer and a corresponding high- pass filter for all SMALL speakers in the sys- tem at the selected frequency. To adjust the crossover frequency, highlight the CROSSOVER line using the UP/DOWN buttons. Then, use the +/– buttons to chose the master crossover point. The 80Hz or 100Hz crossover points are the most common in home theater systems and should be used unless you have a spe- cific reason to choose a different crossover point based on your specific speakers.

The OFF setting sends a full-range signal to your subwoofer so that you can use its built- in low-pass filter. With the OFF setting, a 100 Hz high-pass filter is activated for all SMALL speakers in the system.

NOTE: The master crossover point can be over- ridden with a custom crossover frequency for the front, center, surround, or surround back speakers in the ADVANCED SPEAKER SETUP menu; however, in most systems the single master crossover point should work well

DOLBY DIGITAL:

DOLBY PLII:

DTS:

STEREO/MPEG:

MUSIC:

MULTI INPUT:

These six lines allow you to override the mas- ter subwoofer level setting as determined on the TEST TONE menu (see below) for each specific surround mode. When going to the SUBWOOFER SETUP menu from the MAIN menu, the current surround mode is automati- cally highlighted. Use the +/– buttons to ad- just the subwoofer level for the current surround mode. The options are OFF (which turns off

the subwoofer for that mode) and a range of adjustments from -9dB to +9dB and MAX (+10dB). A setting of 0dB means that the speci- fied surround mode will use the master sub- woofer level. Any other setting is an offset to the master setting. For example, an adjustment of -2db for a particular surround mode means that the subwoofer level will be 2dB quieter than the master subwoofer level when that surround mode is selected. Use these subwoofer level settings to adjust the relative bass out- put of various surround modes. Changing the master subwoofer level will increase or de- crease the level for all surround modes.

NOTE: Only the current surround mode can be adjusted on this menu. You will need to change surround modes using the front panel or remote buttons to adjust a different mode.

We recommend starting with the settings for all surround modes at the default 0dB setting during the test tone calibration of the system and for a period of familiarization after that. As you listen to a variety of source material over time, you may notice that certain surround modes consistently produce too much or too little bass from the subwoofer. If so, then use these menu settings to customize each surround mode. In general, if the master subwoofer level is set properly (i.e. not too loud), individual settings for each surround mode should not be necessary.

NOTE: In Dolby Digital and DTS recordings, the LFE channel is used to produce spectacu- lar low bass effects, placing considerable de- mands on your subwoofer system. If you hear distortion or other signs of distress from your subwoofer at loud listening levels, you may consider reducing the subwoofer level for the Dolby Digital and/or DTS surround modes. In other surround modes, there is no LFE chan- nel and the subwoofer will only reproduce redirected bass from the other channels, which is not as likely to tax the subwoofer.

To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN- TER button. Press the MENU/OSD button on the remote to cancel the display and return to normal operation.

Test Tone

TEST TONE

LEFT:+ 1dB

CENTER:- 1dB

RIGHT:+ 2dB

R SURROUND:+ 5dB

R CTR BACK:+ 2dB

L CTR BACK:+ 2dB

L SURROUND:+ 4dB

SUBWOOFER:+ 9dB

MAIN MENU

This menu uses filtered pink noise test tones to set equal volume levels for all speakers (left front, center, right front, right surround, cen- ter back, left surround, and subwoofer) to en- sure proper surround sound reproduction. Setting the output levels using the test proce- dure provides the most accurate adjustment so that digital surround sound material will be reproduced as it was intended and is a criti- cal step in calibrating the system.

NOTE: If you have configured your system to use two center back speakers, there will be an additional line in the menu, giving you the ability to independently adjust the CENTER BACK 1 and CENTER BACK 2 speakers.

To access this menu and perform the test tone calibration, you can be in any surround mode except BYPASS with any input except the MULTI INPUT. Enter the OSD menu system and select TEST TONE from the MAIN MENU to reach this screen.

When you enter the TEST TONE menu, you will hear a test tone coming from the highlighted speaker. Highlight different speakers by moving the cursor to the desired line using the UP/ DOWN buttons. The test tone will shift accord- ingly to the selected speaker.

Seated in the normal listening location, shift the test tone to the various speakers. Using the one speaker as a reference, listen for any speak- ers that are noticeably louder or quieter. If so, adjust that speaker’s levels up or down (in 1dB increments) using the +/– buttons. Continue switching among the speakers and adjusting until all speakers are the same volume.

To return to the MAIN menu, press the EN- TER button. Press the MENU/OSD button on the remote to cancel the menu display and return to normal operation.