Specifying the speaker parameters

To obtain the best possible surround sound, first specify the distance of the speakers from your listening position, then set the balance and level. Use the test tone to adjust the speaker volumes to the same level.

You may adjust the speaker parameters using SPEAKER SETUP in the setup display (page 70).

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To specify the size, distance, position and height of the speakers

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Press AMP MENU repeatedly to display 9 SP. SETUP on the front panel display.

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Sit in your listening position and select the item to be set using X/x.

 

• Items set in 9 SP. SETUP

 

– Size of the rear and center speakers

 

– Distance of the front, rear, and center speakers

 

– Position and height of the rear speakers

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Set the parameter using C/c.

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The selected parameter will appear on the front panel display.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set other parameters in 9 SP. SETUP.

 

If you do not operate the remote for a few seconds, the parameter turns off and is stored in

 

the system.

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When you do not connect center or rear speakers, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for CENTER and REAR. Since the front speaker and subwoofer settings are fixed, you cannot change them. The default settings are underlined.

CENTER (center speaker)

YES: Normally select this.

NO: Select this if no center speaker is used.

REAR (rear speakers)

YES: Normally select this. Specify the position and height to implement the Digital Cinema Surround modes in the “Virtual” sound field (page 51) properly.

NO: Select this if no rear speakers are used.

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DAV-C450 specifications

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