Multi channel surround setup (continued)

xFront speaker distance (F.DIST.)

Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 14).

xCenter speaker distance (C.DIST.)

Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker (B on page 14).

xRear speaker distance (R.DIST.)

Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker (C on page 14).

Tip

This unit allows you to input the speaker position in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set the center speaker further than the front speakers.

Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that

1.5meters closer than the front speakers. Likewise, the rear speakers can not be set farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters closer.

This is because incorrect speaker placement is not conducive to the enjoyment of surround sound. Please note that, setting the speaker distance closer than the actual location of the speakers will cause a delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther away.

For example, setting the center speaker distance

1–2 m closer than the actual speaker position will create a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” the screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround effect because the rear speakers are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger soundstage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

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To reset the speaker settings

1 Press SET UP.

2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “RESET MENU”.

3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote).

4 Press P or p repeatedly to select “SP. SET. RESET”.

5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote).

All the speaker settings are reset to the factory settings.

To cancel

Press SET UP.

Adjusting the speaker volume

1 Press SET UP.

2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “TEST TONE”.

3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select “ON”.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.

5 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the volume of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position (see page 51).

6 To turn off the test tone, repeat steps 1 to 3 and press O or o repeatedly to select “OFF”.

Notes

•The adjustments are shown in the display during adjustment.

•Although these adjustments can be made via the front panel, we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using SET UP button on the remote.

•If you press SET UP while adjusting parameters using OSD, the OSD turns off.

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