Speaker Levels, Setup closes | Onkyo HT-SP904 manual

Advanced Setup—Continued

Speaker Levels

These settings are set automatically by the Automatic Speaker Setup function (see page 37).

You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position.

1		Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE
1	RECEIVER	MODE button, followed by the
		MODE button, followed by the
		[SETUP] button.
	SETUP
2		Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ]

buttons to select “Level Cal,” and then press [ENTER].

A pink noise test tone is output by the front left speaker.

6	Press the [SETUP] button.
	Press the [SETUP] button.
	Setup closes.
	Don’t forget to turn down the volume if
SETUP	you turned it up while setting the levels.

Notes:

•A quick way to adjust the speaker levels is to press the remote controller’s [TEST TONE] button to turn on the test tone, use the [LEVEL–] and [LEVEL+] but- tons to adjust the levels, and use the [CH SEL] button to select the speakers.

•The speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of headphones is connected, or the AV receiver is muted.

Turn up the volume so that you can hear the test tone sufﬁ- ciently.

As each speaker outputs the test tone, its name appears on the display.

Use the Left and Right [	]/[ ]
buttons to adjust the speaker
level, and use the Down [	] but-

ton to select the next speaker.

The levels can be adjusted from –12 to +12 dB in 1 dB steps (–15 to +12 dB for the subwoofer).

Repeat step 4 so that the level of the test tone coming from each speaker is the same.

Speakers that you set to No or None in the Speaker Conﬁguration (page 57) do not output the test tone.

HT-SP904 specifications

The Onkyo HT-SP904 is a sophisticated home theater system that combines sleek design with cutting-edge audio technology, providing a comprehensive solution for immersive entertainment experiences. This system is aimed at both home theater enthusiasts and casual viewers, delivering exceptional sound quality whether you're watching movies, playing games, or listening to music.

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Onkyo HT-SP904 Speaker Levels, Buttons to select Level Cal, and then press Enter, Setup closes

Models: HT-SP904