Distance

These tests allow you to adjust the delay of each of the speakers in the layout to time-align the system so that sounds are coincident when they arrive at the listening position.

Before setting up the speaker outputs you need to measure the distance to each speaker from the listening position:

Left

Sub

Centre

Right

 

 

Left

 

 

Right

Side

 

 

Side

Left Rear

 

Surround Sub

Right Rear

Measure from the ear height at the listening position to the tweeter on each speaker (where applicable), in the distance units you have chosen; see To choose the distance units, page 68.

Use the > and < keys to move between each of the speakers in the layout.

The display shows the speaker being

Left

18'0

tested, and the distance:

If you have an on-screen display it shows:

Use A and V to change the distance.

Repeat this for each of the speakers in your layout.

Press > or Store to proceed to the next calibration stage.

Configuring the digital surround processor without a computer

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568 specifications

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