Sony SCD SCD-C2000ES, Operating Instructions Manual

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Adjusting the output level
balance of each speaker
You can adjust the following items in the case of
Multi-channel mode:
SURR BAL
The relative output level balance between the
front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround
speakers (SURR L/R)
CNTR BAL
The relative output level balance between the
front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center
speaker (CENTER)
SW BAL
The relative output level balance between the
front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer
(SUB WOOFER)
Notes
• Some adjustment may not work depending on the
Multi-channel mode that you selected.
• You cannot adjust the speaker level when “Mch
DIRECT” is selected.
To adjust the output level
balance on the front panel of the
player
You can adjust the output level balance of each
speaker while listening during playback. You
can also adjust it while listening to the test tone
during stop mode.
1
Press MENU.
2
Turn l AMS L until “LEVEL ADJ”
appears in the display.
3
Press l AMS L .
During playback, go to Step 6.
4
Turn l AMS L until “TONE ON”
appears in the display.
5
Press l AMS L .
The test tone issues from the speakers in
sequence with the speaker type appearing in
the display.
6
Turn l AMS L until the desired
item appears in the display.
Select the item from “SURR BAL”,
“CNTR BAL”, or “SW BAL”.
Note
When you set the sub woofer to “––” in the Multi-
channel mode (page 17), “SW BAL” cannot be
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears). Similarly,
“CNTR BAL” or “SURR BAL” cannot be
adjusted (“NOT IN USE” appears) when you set
the corresponding speaker to “––”.
7
Press l AMS L .
The balance adjustment display appears.
In stop mode, the test tone is output from
the selected speaker.
Example:
When you select “SURR BAL” during stop
mode, the test tone is output from the front
speakers and surround speakers.
8
Turn l AMS L to adjust the output
level.
Note
The output level balance can be adjusted in up to
24 steps. Since fine adjustments can be made, it
may be difficult to observe the movement of
needle.
9
Press l AMS L .
The player status returns to Step 6.
Repeat Steps 6 through 9 for more
adjustments.
10
Press MENU after you finish adjusting.
The display returns to the normal display.
To adjust the output level from
the remote
You can adjust the output level of each speaker
from the listening position by using the supplied
remote.
1
Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or
stop mode.
During playback, go to Step 4.
2
Press ./> repeatedly until “TONE
ON” appears in the display.