Using Sound Fields

Adjusting the speaker volume

The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don’t have to adjust the speaker volume.)

Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position.

1Press T.TONE on the remote.

You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially.

2Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from each speaker is at the same level from your listening position.

•To adjust the level of centre speaker, press LEVEL CONTROL CENTER, then+ or – on the remote.

•To adjust the level of rear speakers, press LEVEL CONTROL REAR , then + or – on the remote.

3Press T.TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone.

You can also adjust the centre or rear speakers using the controls on the amplifier

1Press DOLBY to turn on the Dolby Pro Logic mode. The DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator lights.

2Press CENTER or REAR. The CENTER or REAR indicator lights.

3Press + or – to adjust the level.

Notes

•The centre and rear levels, and balance are indicated on the level meter in the display during adjustment.

•The centre and rear levels are adjustable in the following situations.

Centre level: when the Dolby Pro Logic is on (when the DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator is lit)

Rear level: when the SURROUND MODE (DOLBY, HALL or SIMULATED) is on

You can adjust all speakers at one time

Adjust MASTER VOLUME on the amplifier.

Adjusting the delay time

You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay time). You can adjust the delay time as follows.

Ó 20 ms Ó 30 ms Ó15 ms

For example, if you’ve placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter.

1Start playing a programme source encoded with Dolby surround sound.

2Press DELAY on the remote repeatedly to adjust the delay time.

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TA-AV561A specifications

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