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This test allows you to set the relative phase and the relative delay between the left and right main speakers.

The Low test signal is now presented equally and in phase on just the left and right main speakers; see Test signals, page 44, for details of the signals.

●Use > and < to switch between phase and delay.

When setting phase the display shows the absolute phase of the left speaker.

Left Phs +

For example:

●Use A and V to change the phase.

Choose the correct setting as follows:

Setting

What it sounds like

Correct

A centrally focused sound image which

 

remains stable as you move your head.

Incorrect

An uncomfortable, phasey, diffused

 

image which appears to come from

 

behind you, and which changes

 

dramatically as you move your head.

Unless there is a wiring error in one of the speakers, or an incorrect setting in Speaker Set, the correct setting should be Phs +.

You should not adjust the delay as this has already been specified when you time-aligned the layout.

●Press Store to proceed to the next calibration stage.

Calibrating the system

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565 specifications

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