Tips
• To make more precise adjustment, start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.), then adjust the level and balance while listening to the source.
• The system employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.
• You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the control center or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.
Notes
• The front balance, surround balance, center level, surround level, and subwoofer level are shown in the display during adjustment.
• To enjoy the better sound quality, do not turn the volume of the subwoofer too high.
Move the V/v/B/b button to left or right to select the setting.
Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select LEVEL menu.
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4 Move the V/v/B/b button up or down to select the parameter.
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6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the other parameters.
Adjusting the speaker level and balance
You can adjust the balance and level of each speaker. Sit in the listening position, then adjust the test tone to sound the same level. These settings are applied to all sound fields.
1 Press MASTER VOL +.
(Optimal volume level: Between 20–30.)
2 Press TEST TONE.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Subwoofer
Customizing sound fields

By adjusting the surround and level parameters, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation.

Position your speakers and do the procedures described in “Placing speakers” (page 9) and “Checking if the sound comes from all speakers” (page 14) before you customize a sound field.

Adjusting the surround parameter (EFFECT)

This parameter lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround effect. This effect is available for the sound fields except for AUTO DECODING and NORMAL SURROUND.

Initial setting: (depends on sound field)

1 Start playing a source encoded with multi channel surround effects (DVD, etc.)

2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select

EFFECT.

3 Move the V/v/B/b button to left or right to select the setting.

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