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volume control
operating manual
C
y
volume
control
The
VOLUME
and
mute
controls alter the signal level of all connected
loudspeakers. They do not affect the signal level of the
ANALOG TAPE
or digital
COAXIAL
outputs. The volume can be adjusted in a range
from 0 (very quiet) to 99 (very loud) if the volume is configured to
operate in ‘Pre-amp’ mode or -90dB (very quiet) to +15dB (very loud)
if you have configured the volume control for ‘Cinema’ mode (factory
setting)
(1)
. In the Cinema mode the volume level of 0dB is the so-called
‘Dolby reference level’ – i.e. the level at which a movie director
intended a film to be listened
(2)
. The ‘Dolby reference level’ in ‘Pre-
amp’ mode is indicated by ‘ref’ being shown on the OSD at a
volume level of 84.
Turn the
VOLUME
knob clockwise to increase the volume or anti-
clockwise to decrease the volume in 0.5dB steps. The volume knob
operates a rotary optical encoder which gives a digital
signal when it is rotated. When you reach either end of the
volume range, you will still be able to rotate the knob but the
display and volume will stop changing. This indicates that you have
reached the upper or lower end of the volume range. You have to
rotate the knob in the opposite direction to go back.
Alternatively, you may use the
VOL
+
and
VOL
–
keys on the
AV32R Remote to increase or decrease the volume in 0.5dB steps
per key press.
V O L U M E
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V O L
1. Please refer to the
Set-up Manual
on how to change volume control modes
2. This setting will only be accurate if you have calibrated the volume settings using
a sound level meter. Please refer to the
Set-up Manual
for full details. Frequently,
particularly in smaller rooms, the Dolby reference level produces a volume
setting which is uncomfortably high; in this case simply set the volume to the
level you feel comfortable with
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