Using Surround Sound
17
GB
Adjusting the speaker volume
The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your
speakers to the same level.
Using the controls on the remote lets you test the
speaker connection and adjust the volume level from
your listening position.
1
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select
“DOLBY PL” and set the center mode to
NORMAL.
2
Press TEST TONE on the remote.
You will hear the test tone from each speaker
sequentially.
3
Adjust 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 center speaker, press
CENTER LEVEL + or – on the remote.
• To adjust the level of rear speakers, press
REAR LEVEL + or – on the remote.
The center and rear levels are indicated on the
display.
4
Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the
test tone.
You can adjust all speakers at one time
Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER
VOLUME on the amplifier.
You can increase the output level of the rear
speakers
The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from
–10 to +6, but you can shift the range up 3 levels (–7 to
+9). Hold down SOUND FIELD on the amplifier while
turning on the power until “NORMAL” appears on the
display.
The values for the rear level remain fixed at –10 to +6 in
the display, but you will be able to hear the difference in
the actual output level.
To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this
procedure to display “GAIN LOW”.
Note
During 5.1 CH/DVD mode, CENTER LEVEL and REAR
LEVEL cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by
delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay
time). You can select from three delay times, S (15 mS),
M (20 mS), and L (30 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.
1
Start playing a programme source encoded with
Dolby Surround sound.
2
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select
“DOLBY PL” and set the center mode to
NORMAL.
3
Press EFFECT/DELAY (–/+) on the remote
repeatedly to choose the delay time parameter.
The current delay time appears in the display,
such as “DELAY S,” “DELAY M” or “DELAY L.”
Note
If the AC power cord is disconnected for about one week,
amplifier’s surround parameter will be reset to the factory
settings.
Adjusting the subwoofer
Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your
sound enjoyment.
1
Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.
Set the volume level to best suit your preference
according to the programme source.
Note
To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the subwoofer
volume too high.
LEVEL
MIN
MAX
POWER
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