Adjusting the output level balance of each speaker

You can adjust the following items in the case of Multi-channel mode:

SURR BAL

The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR L/R)

CNTR BAL

The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER)

SW BAL

The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer

(SUB WOOFER)

Notes

•Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channel mode that you selected.

•You cannot adjust the speaker level when “Mch DIRECT” is selected.

To adjust the output level balance on the front panel of the player

You can adjust the output level balance of each speaker while listening during playback. You can also adjust it while listening to the test tone during stop mode.

1 Press MENU.

2 Turn l AMS L until “LEVEL ADJ” appears in the display.

3 Press l AMS L.

During playback, go to Step 6.

4 Turn l AMS L until “TONE ON” appears in the display.

5 Press l AMS L.

The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence with the speaker type appearing in the display.

6 Turn l AMS L until the desired item appears in the display.

Select the item from “SURR BAL”, “CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”.

Note

When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi- channel mode (page 17), “SW BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly, “CNTR BAL” or “SURR BAL” cannot be adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) when you set the corresponding speaker to “––”.

7 Press l AMS L.

The balance adjustment display appears. In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected speaker.

Example:

When you select “SURR BAL” during stop mode, the test tone is output from the front speakers and surround speakers.

8 Turn l AMS L to adjust the output level.

Note

The output level balance can be adjusted in up to 24 steps. Since fine adjustments can be made, it may be difficult to observe the movement of needle.

9 Press l AMS L.

The player status returns to Step 6.

Repeat Steps 6 through 9 for more adjustments.

10 Press MENU after you finish adjusting.

The display returns to the normal display.

To adjust the output level from the remote

You can adjust the output level of each speaker from the listening position by using the supplied remote.

1 Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or stop mode.

During playback, go to Step 4.

2 Press ./> repeatedly until “TONE

ON” appears in the display.

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