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Customising the 861
Reference Digital
Surround Controller
Changing the listening position
A conventional stereo system provides a single balance
control, which changes the relative loudness of the
two speakers. The 861 Reference Digital Surround
Controller provides a more sophisticated adjustment
which corresponds to moving the listening position to
the left or right.
The axis control allows you to adjust the optimum
listening height of the loudspeakers, like a balance
control operating in the vertical plane. This option is
only available with Meridian DSP loudspeakers.
You can also change the level of the centre, side, and
rear loudspeakers relative to the main speakers.
To move the listening position to the
left or right
Press < or > until the display shows:
CD Balance <0>
Press A or V to move the listening position.
The display shows the direction and position of the
listening position.
For example:
CD Balance <3
The arrow indicates the direction, and the number
indicates the position where 0 is central, 8 is in line
with the corresponding main speaker, and 10 is fully to
one side.
Note: This adjustment is not available for the Mono
preset.
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To change the axis
Press < or > until the display shows the current axis
setting.
For example:
CD Axis -1
Press A or V to change the axis.
The axis can be adjusted between -2 and +3, where
0 corresponds to the axis of the treble unit. Usually a
listener will be below that position, so we recommend
settings of -1 or -2.
To change the relative level of the side
or rear loudspeakers
Press < or > until the display shows the speakers
you want to adjust.
For example: CD Rear +0dB
Use A or V to change the relative level of the
speakers, in dB.
You can change the relative loudness of the rear
loudspeakers from -30dB (about one-eighth of the
loudness) to +10dB (about double the loudness).
For example, to double the loudness of the
loudspeakers:
Adjust their level until the display shows:
CD Rear +10dB
Note: This adjustment is not available for the Direct,
Stereo, or Mono presets.
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