Multi channel surround setup (continued)
Tip
In addition to outputting the test tone, you can also adjust the level of each speaker while listening to the sound of a CD or DVD, etc. Although you lay the foundation for high quality surround sound by matching the levels of all speakers using the test tone, it may be necessary to make further adjustments while listening to playback of actual software. This is because most software contains center and surround channels recorded at slightly lower levels than the two front channels.
When you actually playback software recorded in multi channel surround you will notice that increasing the center and surround speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and greater cohesion between the front and surround speakers. Increasing the level of the center speaker about 1 dB, and the surround speakers about 1~2 dB is likely to produce better results.
In other words, in order to create a more cohesive soundstage with balanced dialog we recommend that you make some adjustments while playing your software. Changes of only 1 dB can make a huge difference in the character of the soundstage.
Checking the connections
After connecting all of your components to the amplifier, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the amplifier.
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3 Turn on the component and start playing it.
4 Rotate MASTER VOLUME to turn up the volume.
If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see “Troubleshooting” on page 25 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.
Basic Operations
Selecting the component
Function buttons
Press a function button to select the component you want to use.
To select | Press |
VCR | VIDEO |
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DVD player | DVD |
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Digital satellite tuner (etc.) | TV |
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Tuner | TUNER |
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An audio/video | AUX |
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After turning on the component you selected, select the component and play the program source.
MULTI CH IN
Press MULTI CH IN to enjoy the audio source connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks with the video from the selected component.
•When the MULTI CH IN is selected, the sound field and surround parameters do not function.
MUTING
Press MUTING to mute the sound. MUTING appears on the display when the sound is muted. The muting function is canceled when turning the power off, or disconnecting the power cord.
PHONES
Use the PHONES jack to connect headphones.
•When the headphones are connected, speaker output is automatically cancelled.
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