Channel Delay

For best surround-sound effects it is desirable to adjust the channel delay so that sounds from each speaker arrive at the listener at the same time. This is done by measuring the distance from the listening position to the Left or Right Front speaker (which should be equidistant from the listener), distance from the listening position to the Centre Speaker and similarly to the Right Rear Speaker, Left Rear Speaker and Subwoofer. See diagram below:

1

2

1

= Front Left & Right speakers

 

2

= Centre speaker

5

3

= Surround Left speaker

4

= Surround Right speaker

 

 

5

= Subwoofer

Diagram shows 5.1 channel setup.

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The measurements are not too critical so do not worry if your front speakers are slightly asymmetric or about making very precise measurements (+/- a foot or 30cm or so is fine).

The channel delay o be entered for each speaker is then the difference between the distance to the Front Speakers and the speaker to be configured.

So for instance if the Front Speakers are 5 ½ feet from the listener and the Centre speaker 3 feet from the listener the channel delay to be entered for the Centre Speaker is 2 ½ feet. Similarly if the Right Rear Surround is 3 ½ feet from the listener the channel delay would then be 2 feet.

Note: The distance between the surround speakers and the listener must be shorter than or equal to that between the front speakers and the listener.

The units are feet for units sold in North America / Canada and metres for units sold in Europe / Australasia.

Use

to select each speaker in turn and

to enter a distance

value.

 

 

The DVD99 uses this to calculate and use the correct delay time for each channel so that each channel reaches the listener at the same moment.

Channel Trim

Use to set the volume of each individual channel.

Press the buttons to select the channel to be adjusted and use the buttons to raise or lower the volume of the selected channel in 0.5dB increments. Press the ENTER button to confirm the settings and return to

the Audio Setup Page.

Channel trim is generally not required since most A/V receivers have the capability to adjust channel trim and compensate for speaker sensitivity differences. However if your receiver does not have such functions, you may adjust channel trim on the DVD player. For most accurate results, it is recommended that you use test tones from a calibration disc, such as AVIA Guide to Home Theater, and a SPL (Sound Pressure Level) meter.

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DVD99 specifications

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