Tip
The surround speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields.
With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were designed under the premise that the surround speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the surround speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be effective unless the surround speaker position parameter is set to “PL. SIDE”.
Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “PL. BEHD.” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right.
Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Surround speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the surround speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “PL. BEHD.” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance.
Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence.
3 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.
4 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 adjusted value 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 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.
Up Hooking
Setting and the Up System Speaker
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