Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 Channel Calibration, This will produce a display that shows, Left

Channel Calibration

The next step is to adjust the output level of each channel so that they are properly matched. This must be done to insure a correct presentation of multi- channel sound sources. The adjustment must be as precise as possible, and is almost impossible to accomplish by ear. Therefore, we recommend that you use a Sound Level Meter. This device insures that all loudspeaker levels are precisely matched and set accurately. (The Radio Shack Analog Sound level Meter is inexpensive and suitable for this task.)

NOTE: If for any reason you are not sure that you can accomplish this calibration task or have any doubts as to how it should be done, please contact Outlaw Audio’s technical support BEFORE attempting this process.

Set the meter to Slow response and “C” weighting. Set it to the 70 or 80dB sensitivity scale. Position the meter at the approximate center of your listening area, at average ear height [approximately 40-46 inches (102-117 cm)] with its microphone positioned vertically (pointing at the ceiling). Don’t aim the microphone at the speakers, as this will produce inaccurate results.

To proceed with the adjustments, you will access the Channel Calibration menu shown below.

Figure 3

CHANNEL CALIB

>LEFT FRONT : 0dB

CENTER FRONT : 0dB

RIGHT FRONT : 0dB

RIGHT SURR : 0dB

RIGHT BACK : 0dB

LEFT	BACK	:	0dB
LEFT	SURR	:	0dB
SUBWOOFER		:	0dB

RETURN TO MAIN MENU

With no source playing, set the volume level of the Model 950, using the main volume control, to 0dB.

To set the channel levels for you system:

1.Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.

The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD. The

cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Input Configuration menu and INPUT CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

2.Press the button until the Channel Calibration menu is selected.

The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Channel Calibration menu and CHANNEL CALIB appears on the Front Panel Display.

3.Press SELECT to enter the Channel Calibration menu.

The Channel Calibration menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD (see figure 3). The selected menu item should be LEFT FRONT.

A special test tone will be generated allowing you to measure the output of the speaker that’s playing.

Note: If the test tone is too loud with the main volume level set at 0dB reset it to –10dB and proceed with the calibration as described.

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4.Use the < and > buttons to adjust the speaker level.

You can adjust the selected channel level in 1dB steps across a range of -15dB to +10dB. The recommended calibration level is 75dB/SPL as displayed on the meter.

5.Press the button when you have finished making the Left Front level adjustment.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 until you have completed setting the level for each speaker in your system. Set all the levels to 75dB.

6.When you have finished adjusting the level for all the speakers in your system, press the button to select the Return to Main Menu option.

7.Press the SELECT or MENU button to return to the Main Menu, or press the MENU button twice to exit.

You can also perform this calibration at any time by using the built in test tone, by pressing the TEST button the front panel of the Model 950 or the remote control.

To set channel levels using the Test Tone function:

1.Press the TEST TONE button on the front panel or TEST button on the remote.

This will produce a display that shows:

TEST TONE

LEFT FRONT : 0dB

When you select this function, the Model 950’s Test Tone will automati- cally cycle every few seconds through all the speakers you have told the Model 950 are connected to the system.

The unit cycles through the speakers in the following sequence:

LEFT FRONTCENTER FRONTRIGHT FRONT RIGHT SURR(OUND)RIGHT BACK (SURROUND)LEFT BACK (SURROUND)LEFT SURR(OUND)SUBWOOFER

2.Use the < and > buttons to adjust the speaker level.

You can adjust the selected channel level in 1dB steps across a range of -15dB to +10dB.

While you are adjusting each speaker, the Test Tone will remain on that channel until you have stopped changing the volume for a few seconds. The unit will then resume cycling the Test Tone from speaker to speaker, until you touch the TEST TONE button again.

NOTE: Speakers that you selected “None” for in the Speaker Config menu will not appear.

3.Press the TEST TONE button on the front panel or the TEST button on the remote control again to exit the Test Tone function.

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