System Configuration
3.The test noise will immediately begin to circu- late in the speakers in a clockwise rotation, pausing at each position for two seconds. As the test noise rotates the speaker positions FL, CEN, FR, SR, SL (Front Left, Center, Front Right, Surround Right, Surround Left) will be shown in the Main Information Display M. As an added assist, while the test noise is circu- lating, the proper channel position will also be indicated in the Speaker/Channel Indicators
Pby a blinking letter within the correct chan- nel. Turn up the volume now until you can hear the noise clearly.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because this test noise will have a much lower level than normal music, the volume must be lowered after the adjustment for all channels is made, BEFORE you turn the test tone off.
NOTE: This is a good time to verify that the speakers have been properly connected. As the test noise circulates, listen to make certain that the sound comes from the speaker position shown in the Main Information Display. If the sound from a speaker location does NOT match the position indicated in the display, turn the AVR 1550 off using the Main Power Switch
1and check the speaker wiring to make cer- tain that each speaker is connected to the cor- rect output terminal.
After checking for speaker placement, let the test noise circulate again, and listen to see which channels sound louder than the others. Using the front left speaker as a reference, press the ⁄/¤ buttons Con the remote to bring all speakers to the same volume level. Note that when one of the ⁄/¤ buttons is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause on the channel being adjusted to give you time to make the adjustment. When you release the button, the cir- culation will resume after five seconds.
Continue to adjust the individual speakers until they all have the same volume. Note that adjust- ments should be made with the ⁄/¤ buttons
Con the remote only, NOT the main volume controls.
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is not adjustable using the test tone. To change the subwoofer level, follow the steps for Output Level Trim Adjustment on page 23.
When all channels have the same output level, turn the Volume (Idown to about
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Output level adjust- ment made will be effective for the surround mode currently selected, also when other inputs are selected using the same surround mode. To adjust the output level with all other surround modes used, step through all inputs you´re using by pressing the Source Selector buttons ! on the front panel or the appropriate Input Selectors 4on the remote. When the indica- tor for any surround mode for which the level adjustment has not yet been made lights in the Main Information Display M, repeat the level adjustment described above. This will also allow you to compensate level differences between speakers, that may be different with each surround mode, or to increase or decrease the level of certain speakers intentionally, depending on the surround mode selected.
Once the settings outlined on the previous pages have been made, the AVR 1550 is ready for operation. While there are some additional settings to be made, these are best done after you have had an opportunity to listen to a vari- ety of sources and different kinds of program material. These advanced settings are described on page 23 of this manual. In addition, any of the settings made in the initial configuration of the unit may be changed at any time.
As you add new or different sources or speakers, or if you wish to change a setting to better reflect your listening taste, simply follow the instructions for changing the settings for that parameter as shown above. Note that any set- tings changed at any time, will be stored in memory in the AVR 1550, also if it´s turned off completely, unless it will be reset (see page 27). The settings will either depend on the input (Speaker configuration, analog/digital input selection, surround mode) or on the surround mode selected (speaker output level), as described on previous pages.
Having completed the setup and configuration process for your AVR 1550, you are about to experience the finest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!
