Using audio features

Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to DAMP.

Adjusting the speaker level

You can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources input at the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.

Note

This operation will override the level adjustments made in “Auto Setup” (see page 37) and “Speaker Level” (see page 94).

1Press 3LEVEL on the front panel repeatedly to select the speaker you want to adjust.

Display

Adjusted speaker

FRONT L

Front left speaker

 

 

CENTER

Center speaker

 

 

FRONT R

Front right speaker

 

 

SUR. R

Surround right speaker

 

 

SB R

Surround back right speaker

 

 

SB L

Surround back left speaker

 

 

SUR. L

Surround left speaker

 

 

SWFR

Subwoofer

 

 

PRNS L

Presence left speaker

 

 

PRNS R

Presence right speaker

 

 

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Once you press 3LEVEL on the remote control, you can also select the speaker by pressing 4k / n.

Instead of “SB R” and “SB L”, “SB” is displayed if “Surround Back” is set to either “Small x1” or “Large x1” (see page 92).

2Press 4l / h to adjust the speaker output level.

Press 4h to increase the value.

Press 4l to decrease the value.

Control range: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB

Enjoying multi-channel sources in 2-channel stereo

You can mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels and enjoy playback in 2-channel stereo.

Press OSTEREO on the remote control repeatedly to select “2ch Stereo”.

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You can use a subwoofer with this program when “Bass Out” is set to “SWFR” or “Both” (see page 92).

You can also select the “2ch Stereo” mode by rotating the OPROGRAM selector on the front panel.

You can also select the “2ch Stereo” mode and adjust the parameter by using GUI screen. See page 74 for details.

See page 79 for details about the parameters of the “2ch Stereo” mode.

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RX-V3800 specifications

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