JBL CVPD50 Speaker Configuration, Configuring Speaker Sizes, Navigation Controls q 4 to move

reset that source to the factory default settings.

Speaker Configuration

It is important to make sure that the CVR700 is correctly configured for your speakers so that low frequency portions of the audio program will be steered to the appropriate loudspeakers (this is called bass management). Speaker con- figuration also ensures that there are no time delay artifacts caused by the speak- ers being placed at varying distances from the listening position. And it is in this section that the output levels are adjusted to ensure that all speaker chan- nels are balanced, preserving the direc- tionality and dynamism of the original recording.

If you are using JBL Cinema Vision loud- speakers, you will be able to skip some of these settings, as the CVR700 has been preprogrammed at the factory to accommodate your speakers. However, you will need to program the distances and speaker output levels to conform to your specific listening room.

With the MAIN MENU (Figure 6) on screen, scroll to the SPEAKERS line and select it, and the confirmation screen (Figure 19) will appear, allowing you an opportunity to retain the previous set- tings. Note that the RESET line indi- cates that all sources will have their speaker settings reset if you choose the reset option. Speaker settings are global, and only need to be set once, unless you change the BASS MGR line in the

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION submenu (Fig. 21) to INDEPENDENT. Select YES to change the speaker set- tings and continue to the SPEAKERS submenu (Figure 20).

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Configuring Speaker Sizes

The first step is to configure speaker sizes. You may skip this step if you are using JBL Cinema Vision speakers at all positions. If you are using other model or brand loud- speakers, you should NOT skip this menu. Scroll to the CONFIGURATION line and select it to display the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION AND BASS MANAGER submenu (Figure 21). For each of these settings, use the LARGE setting if the speakers for a particular position are traditional full-range loud- speakers. Use the SMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limited satellite speak- ers that do not reproduce sounds below 200Hz. Note that when “small” speakers are used, a subwoofer is required to reproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the “large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to the actual physical size of the speakers, but to their ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are in doubt as to which category describes your speakers, consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or ask your dealer.

The factory default sets all channels to SMALL, except for the BACK SURROUNDS, which are set to NONE, as the factory default system configuration is for a 5.1-channel system.

NOTE: This setting is not affected by changing the System Configuration setting (see Figure 7). In order to benefit from full 7.1-channel operation, you must change both the System Configuration setting and you must enable the Back Surround speakers in the SPEAKER CONFIGURATION AND BASS MANAGER submenu (Figure 21).

Begin the speaker setup process by mak- ing certain that the cursor is pointing at the FRONT line, which sets the config- uration for the front left and right speak- ers. If you wish to make a change to the front speakers’ configuration, press the ‹/› Navigation Controls q 6

so that either LARGE or SMALL appears, matching the appropriate description from these definitions:

When SMALL is selected, low-fre- quency sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option and there is no subwoofer con- nected, you will not hear any low-fre- quency sounds from the front channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the front left and front right outputs. Only LFE-channel infor- mation will be directed to the subwoofer.

When you have completed your selection for the front channel, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Controls q 4 to move

the cursor to CENTER. Press the ‹/› Navigation Controls q 6 to select the option that best describes your sys- tem, based on these speaker definitions:

When SMALL is selected, low-fre- quency center channel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose this option and there is no sub- woofer connected, you will not hear low- frequency sounds from the center channel.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO center channel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the sur- round mode for the particular input source for which you are configuring your speakers, the CVR700 will not make the LARGE option available for the center speaker. This is due to the require- ments of Logic 7 processing, and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent to the center channel output. The receiver will operate in a “phantom” cen- ter channel mode and center channel information will be sent to the left and right front channel outputs.

When you have completed your selection for the center channel, press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Controls q 4 to move

the cursor to SIDE SURROUNDS.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Controls

q 6 to select the option that best describes the surround speakers in your system based on these speaker definitions:

When SMALL is selected, low-fre- quency surround channel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer output only. If you choose this option and there is no sub- woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the side sur- round channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the side surround channel outputs, and NO surround channel