Tip

The receiver lets 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 1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.

Likewise, the surround speakers cannot be set further 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 further away. For example, setting the center speaker distance 1–2 meters 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 surround speakers are too close, setting the surround speaker distance closer (shorter) than the actual distance will create a larger sound stage. Adjusting these parameter while listening to the sound often results in much better surround sound. Give it a try!

x SLSR PL. XXXX

(Surround speaker placement)*

Lets you specify the height of your surround speakers for proper implementation of the surround effects of the Cinema Studio EX modes (page 29).

B B

60

A A

30

•LOW

Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section A.

•HIGH

Select if the height of your surround speakers corresponds to section B.

*This setup item is not available when the surround speaker size parameter is set to “NO”.

6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance

—TEST TONE

Adjust the speaker levels and balance while listening to the test tone from your listening position. Use the remote for the operation.

Tip

The receiver employs a test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.

2 Press TEST TONE.

“T. TONE” appears in the display and the test tone is output from each speaker in sequence.

Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Surround (right) t Surround (left) t Sub woofer

3 Adjust the speaker levels and balance using the LEVEL menu so that the level of the test tone sounds the same from each speaker.

For details on the LEVEL menu settings, see page 31.

Tips

•To adjust the level of all speakers at the same time, press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote or turn MASTER VOLUME –/+ on the receiver.

•The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment.

4 Press TEST TONE again after adjustment.

The test tone turns off.

Notes

•The test tone cannot be used when MULTI CH IN function is used.

•Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver 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.

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