Operation
When the menu appears, the internal test tone will be turned off. This will allow you to use your external test disc or other source material as the test signal. Then, use the ⁄/ ¤ Buttons Dto select the channels to be adjusted. At each channel position use the ‹/ › Buttons E
to change the output level.
Remember, when you are using a disc with test signal (e.g. pink noise) or an external signal gen- erator as the source, the goal is to have the out- put level at each channel be equal when heard at the listening position, with any surround mode selected. When your test source is a nor- mal disc with music signals, you may adjust the level for each channel and surround mode as you prefer, e.g. you may lower the center chan- nel level when you find it to be too high or increase the level of the rears when you find it to be too low with specific surround modes.
If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factory default of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/ ¤ Buttons Dso that the
Dto move the
NOTE: The output levels may be separately trimmed for each digital and analog surround mode. If you wish to have different trim levels for a specific mode, select that mode and then follow the instructions in the steps shown above.
6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input
The AVR 8500 is equipped for future expansion through the use of optional, external adapters for formats that the AVR may not be capable of processing or to allow connection to the output of
Note that when the
8will not function.
Memory Backup
This product is equipped with a memory backup system that preserves tuner presets and system configuration information if the unit is turned off completely, accidentally unplugged or subjected to a power outage. This memory will last for approximately two weeks, after which time all information must be reentered.
