ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is complete, the output level heard at the listening position should be the same from each speaker. This is important for best performance of the digital sound field processor, and the various decoders (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS).

Note

•Since this system cannot enter the test mode while headphones are connected to this system, be sure to unplug the headphones from the PHONES ( SILENT) jack when using the test tone.

Using the test tone

Use the test tone to balance the output levels of the speakers.

Note

•The adjustment of each speaker output level should be made at your listening position using the remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

CODE SET

 

AMP

AMP

 

HALL

 

JAZZ

 

ROCK

ENTERTAINMENT

 

 

1

 

2

 

3

4

 

 

SPORTS

MONO MOVIE

MOVIE 1

MOVIE 2

 

 

5

 

6

 

7

8

 

 

/DTS

SELECT

MATRIX 6.1

STEREO

 

 

9

 

0

 

10

CANCEL

 

 

TOP MENU

MENU

 

 

 

LEVEL

SET MENU

MUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

j, i

 

 

PRESET

 

ABCDE

 

 

CH

 

ENTER

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

PRESET

 

 

 

VOL + / —

ON SCREEN

RETURN

VOL

 

 

TEST

 

B.BOOST

 

 

(U.S.A. model)

1 Press AMP.

2 Press TEST to output the test tone.

3 Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume of this system so you can hear the test tone.

The test tone is heard (in order) from the LEFT (front left speaker), CENTER (center speaker), RIGHT (front right speaker), R SUR. (rear right speaker), L SUR. (rear left speaker), and the SUBWOOFER (subwoofer). The tone is produced for about 2 seconds from each speaker.

LEFT RIGHT

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

L SUR.

R SUR.

4 Adjust the level of the effect speakers using j/ iso that it matches the level of the front speakers.

While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker. After j or iis released, the test tone begins travelling to another speaker again.

Note

•To adjust the level of the front speakers, use VOL +/– on the remote control.

5 When adjustment is complete, press TEST to stop the test tone.

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•It is not necessary to readjust the speaker levels once they are set (as long as you do not change the speakers). You can enjoy listening to or watching the input source at the desired volume simply by pressing VOL +/– on the remote control.

•If the output level of the effect speakers (center, rear left, and rear right) cannot be increased enough to match the level of the front speakers, set “1E F. Level” on SET MENU to –10 dB (see page 37). This setting decreases the front speaker output level to about one-third of the normal level. After you have set “1E F. Level” on the SET MENU to –10 dB, adjust the levels for the center and rear speakers again.

Notes

•If “1A CENTER” on the SET MENU is set to NON, the level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted. The test tone skips the center speaker.

•If “1C REAR LR” on the SET MENU is set to NON, the output level of the rear left and right speakers cannot be adjusted in step 4. The test tone will be circulated skipping the rear right and left speakers.

•If “1D BASS” on the SET MENU is set to FRONT, the test tone will be circulated skipping the subwoofer.

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