Parasound P/SP-1500 owner manual Using the Trim Function for Temporary Level Adjustment

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Using the Trim Function for Temporary Level Adjustment

If you want to temporarily adjust the individual levels of any channel for a particular soundtrack or recording, use the Trim button on the remote control. For example, you may want to boost your subwoofer or surround levels for a particular soundtrack without having to change the levels back when you play your next selection.

The Trim function works in much the same way as the calibration function. Since the Trim function is designed to let you make adjustments "on-the-fly", the on-screen display is superimposed on the picture you are viewing instead of turning the screen blue or red. Begin adjusting levels by holding down the Trim button on the remote control while watching either the front panel and/or on-screen display.

Upon entering this mode, the on-screen display flashes TRIM LEVELS. It also displays the individual channels and their decibel levels. At the same time, the master level changes to 0 dB to represent THX reference level and the letter L will flash on-screen and on the front panel. As you continue to press the Trim button, the displays will advance in the order of L, C, R, LS, RS, AND SUB. Advance through the individual channels by sequentially pressing the Trim button. Adjust the channel level with the volume buttons on the remote control to suit your tastes. As you press the volume up or down button, the decibel levels in the on-screen and the front panel displays will change in 1 dB increments for the channel that is flashing.

Once you have finished the Trim sequence after adjusting the subwoofer (if desired), press Trim again. You will automatically exit from the Trim mode and the screen will return to normal. Since the trim function is temporary, if you change inputs, modes, or turn the P/SP-1500 off, the individual channel levels will automatically return to the settings memorized during calibration.

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	R-15
	Cal
Input	Volume
	Trim

Display	Delay			TRIM LEVELS
			Video 1	L	C	R
Video 2	Video 3		Video 4
				0 dB	0 dB	0 dB
Audio 1	Audio 2		Audio 3
Hall	5.1 Ch	Mono		LS	SUB	RS
				0 dB	0 dB	0 dB
			Stereo
Ambiance	THX	Pro Logic	Direct

Hold Trim button until TRIM LEVELS and L flashes

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OffMuteOn

	R-15
	Cal
Input	Volume
	Trim

Display	Delay			TRIM LEVELS
			Video 1
Video 2	Video 3		Video 4	L	C	R
				0 dB	0 dB	0 dB
Audio 1	Audio 2		Audio 3
Hall	5.1 Ch	Mono		LS	SUB	RS
			Stereo	0 dB	0 dB	0 dB
Ambiance	THX	Pro Logic	Direct

Press Trim to advance to next channel

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OffMuteOn

			R-15
	Cal
Input	Trim		Volume
Display	Delay
			Video 1
Video 2	Video 3		Video 4
Audio 1	Audio 2		Audio 3
Hall	5.1 Ch	Mono
			Stereo
Ambiance	THX	Pro Logic	Direct

Adjust level with

Volume buttons

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TRIM LEVELS
L	C	R
0 dB	0 dB	0 dB
LS	SUB	RS
0 dB	0 dB	0 dB

After adjusting last channel (SUB)

screen returns to normal

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