21
Enjoying Surround Sound
Creating an ideal field for
multi-channel sound
A procedure example to create an ideal field for
multi-channel (5.1-channel) sound is introduced
in this section. Follow the page reference for
details.
1
Set the speaker configuration.
Set the connection status of the center speaker
and subwoofer.
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By initial setup (page 14)
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By system setup (page 42)
2
Select your listening position.
To select “FRONT L” (front left) or
“FRONT R” (front right)
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By initial setup (page 14)
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By the sound menu (page 40)
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By visual setup (page 40)
To select “FRONT” (center front) or
“ALL” (center)
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By the sound menu (page 40)
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By visual setup (page 40)
To calibrate precisely
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By visual setup (page 40)
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By system setup (page 41)
3
Adjust the volume of each connected
speaker.
Adjust the volume from each speaker so that
their perceived level is equal from your
listening position.
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4
Set the cut-off frequencies of the front/
rear speaker (HPF) and subwoofer
(LPF).
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x
For VCD/CD/MP3/AUX playback or
radio reception
1
Activate Pro Logic II mode.
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2
Activate CSO if a center speaker is not
connected.
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For playback of DVD/CD in multi-
channel format (Dolby Digital, DTS,
etc.)
1
Activate CSO if a center speaker is not
connected.
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For playback of the multi-channel area
of an Super Audio CD
1
Set “SUPER AUDIO CD MODE”/“SA-
CD MOD” to “HQ.”
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Note
HPF/LPF (page 50) settings are deactivated when
set to “HQ.”
Adjust the following items according to your
preference.
1
Set EQ7
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.
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Not available if CSO is activated.
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2
Adjust the balance (BAL) and fader
(FAD) of speakers.
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1
Preparation
2
Enjoying 2-channel sources in
multi-channel sound
3
Enjoying multi-channel sources
4
Sound characteristic adjustment