SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE, three options are available:
•If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 125, press the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote so that SW NONE appears in the Main Information Display F. When this option is selected, all bass information will be routed to the front left/right “main” speakers.
•If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 125, you have the option to have the front left/right “main” speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times, and have the subwoofer operate only when the AVR 125 is being used with a digital source that contains a dedicated
•If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use it for bass reproduction in conjunction with the main front left/right speakers, regardless of the type of program source or surround mode you are listen- ing to, press the ▲/▼ Buttons mq on the remote so that L/R+LFE appears in the Main Information Display F. When this option is selected, a “complete” feed will be sent to the front left/right “main” speakers, and the subwoofer will receive bass frequencies below 100Hz.
11.When all speaker selections have been made, press the Set Button o 21 to return to normal operation.
Configuring the Surround Off (Stereo) Modes
For superior reproduction of
When the analog
In this mode, the front left and right speakers will auto- matically be configured as LARGE, and it will not be possible to configure these speakers as SMALL.
You may configure the subwoofer as ON or OFF by pressing the Speaker Select Button ı 31 until
If your front left and right speakers are not capable of handling a
To configure your front left and right speakers in this mode, press the Speaker Select Button ı 31 until FNT SPKR appears in the Main Information Display F, and then press the Set Button Ôo.
Press the ⁄/¤ Buttons mq or the Selector Buttons 5 until either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the type of speakers you have at the
When SMALL is selected,
When LARGE is selected, a
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of the configura- tion process for any surround sound product. It is par- ticularly important for a Dolby Digital receiver such as the AVR 125, as correct output levels will ensure that you hear sound tracks in their proper place with the
proper directionality and intensity.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the operation of the surround channels. While some assume that sound should always be coming from each speaker, most of the time there will be little or no sound in the surround channels. This is because they are only used when a movie director or sound mixer specifically places sound there to create ambience, a special effect or to continue action from the front of the room to the rear. When the output lev- els are properly set, it is normal for surround speakers to operate only occasionally. Artificially increasing the volume to the rear speakers may destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound field that duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.
Before beginning the adjustment process, make cer- tain that all speaker connections have been properly made. The system volume should be set to the level that you will use during a typical listening session.
Finally, make certain that the Balance Control * is set to the center “12 o’clock” position.
To assist in making speaker configuration settings, the icons in the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators L change as the speaker type is selected at each posi- tion. When only the center icon box containing the abbreviation for the speaker position is lit, the speaker is set for “small.” When the inner box and the two outer boxes are lit, the speaker is set for “large.” When no indicator appears at a speaker location, that posi- tion is set for “none” or “no” speaker.
For example, in the following figure, the left front and right front speakers are set for “large,” the center, sur- round left (SL) and surround right (SR) speakers are set for small, and a subwoofer is set, as shown by the box with the abbreviation “LFE”, which stands for “low- frequency effects.”
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To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good idea to make these adjustments while seated in your favorite listening position:
