Tip

Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for each speaker determine whether or not the internal sound processor will cut the bass signal from that channel. When the bass is cut from a channel, the bass redirection circuitry sends the corresponding bass frequencies to the sub woofer or other “LARGE” speakers.

However, since bass sounds have a certain amount of directionality, it best not to cut them, if possible. Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can set them to “LARGE” if you want to output the bass frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if you are using a large speaker, but prefer not to have bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to “SMALL”.

If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set all speakers to “LARGE”.

xSub woofer selection (SW)

•If you connect a sub woofer, select “S.W. YES”.

•If you do not connect a sub woofer, select “S.W. NO”. This activates the bass redirection circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other speakers.

•In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the sub woofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible.

Adjusting the speaker level

Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.

Note

The amplifier incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.

POWER POWER indicator LEVEL

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the amplifier.

2 Turn MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier clockwise (until 10 to 20 appears in the display).

3 Turn on the power of the sub woofer.

4 Turn LEVEL on the sub woofer

clockwise (about position).

5 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 Sub woofer

6 Adjust the level parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position.

To adjust the balance and level of speakers, press MENU </> on the remote to select the level parameter you want to adjust (page 22). Then press MENU +/– to select the setting.

7 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone.

Tip

You can adjust the level of all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote.

Notes

•The test tone is not output when the MULTI CH IN function is on.

•The front balance, surround balance, center level, surround level, and sub woofer level are shown in the display during adjustment.

•Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the amplifier switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote.

•To enjoy the better sound quality, do not turn the volume of the subwoofer too high.

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Up Hooking

Setting and the Up System Speaker

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