Filter
Top Products
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 21
(3–1)x3+15=21.Thus, in this example, the Pro
Logic delay should be set at twenty millisec-
onds.
NOTE: The DTS, Logic 7, 5CH Stereo, Hall and
Theater modes use a fixed, nonadjustable delay
time.
The Dolby Digital Mode also includes a separate
setting for the center channel delay mode, since
the discrete nature of these signals makes the
location of the center channel speaker more criti-
cal.To calculate the delay for the center channel,
measure the distance from the preferred listening
position in the center of the room to both the
center channel speaker and either the left or
right speaker.
If the distances are equal, no further adjustment
is required and the center delay should be set to
zero. If the distance to the front speakers is
greater than the distance to the center speaker,
you may wish to reposition the speakers by mov-
ing the front left and front right speakers closer to
the listening position or the center speaker further
away from the listening position.
If repositioning of the speakers is not possible,
adjust the center delay time, adding one milli-
second of center channel delay for every 30 cm
closer to the listening position the center speaker
is than the front speakers. For example, if the
front left and front right speakers are each 3 m
from the listening position and the center chan-
nel speaker is 2.4 m away, the delay is figured as
300 cm –240 cm=60 cm, suggesting an optimal
center delay of 2 milliseconds.
To set the delay time, follow these steps:
1.To make the delay settings for the Dolby
Digital mode (this will include the Center delay
setting, and the surround delay for the Pro Logic
mode will be set automatically), press the Input
Source Selector
!
on the front or
4
on the
remote and select any input now that is associat-
ed with a digital input and the Dolby Digital sur-
round mode (the surround mode associated with
each input selected will be indicated by the
Surround Mode Indicators
ˆ
in the front
panel).
2. Press the Delay button
R
on the remote
or front panel.The words S DELAY TIME
appear in the Main Information Display
X
.
3. Press the Set button
E
Ó
.
4. Press the
⁄/¤ buttons
C
on the remote or
the Selector buttons
5
on the front panel until
the desired rear delay time for the Dolby Digital
mode, calculated using the formula for Dolby
Digital above (item a.), appears in the display.
5. Press the Set button
E
Ó
to enter the
setting into the AVR2000’s memory.
6. Press the ⁄/¤ buttons
C
on the remote
once, so that C DELAY TIMEappears in the
Main Information Display
X
.
7. Press the Set button
E
Ó
.
8. Press the
⁄/¤ buttons
C
on the remote
until the desired delay time for the center chan-
nel appears in the display.
9. Press the Set button
E
Ó
to enter the set-
ting into the AVR 2000’s memory.
You have now completed the delay time settings
for all surround modes and inputs.
Night Mode Settings
The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that
uses special processing to preserve the dynamic
range and full intelligibility of a movie sound
track while reducing the peak level.This prevents
abruptly loud transitions from disturbing others,
without reducing the sonic impact of a digital
source. Note that the Night mode is only avail-
able when the Dolby Digital surround mode is
selected.
To adjust the Night mode setting press the Input
Source Selector
!
on the front or
4
on the
remote and select an input that is associated
with a digital input and the Dolby Digital sur-
round mode.
Next press the Night button
A
on the remote.
When the button is pressed, the words
D-RANGEwill appear in the Main
Information Display X. Press the
⁄/¤
buttons
C
within three seconds to select the
desired setting:
OFF: When OFF is shown in the display, the
Night mode will not function.
MID: When MID is shown in the display, a mild
compression will be applied.
MAX: When MAX is shown in the display, a
more severe compression algorithm will be
applied.
When you want to use the Night mode feature,
we recommend that you select the MID setting
as a starting point and change to the MAX
setting later, if desired.
When any Night mode is selected, the NIGHT
Mode Indicator
N
will illuminate. To confirm
the selection press the Set button
E
Ó
or
wait for some seconds until the display returns to
the normal mode.
Output Level Adjustment
Output level adjustment is a key part of the con-
figuration process for any surround sound prod-
uct. It is particularly important for a Dolby Digital
receiver such as the AVR 2000, as correct outputs
will ensure that you hear sound tracks with the
proper directionality and intensity.
NOTE: Listeners are often confused about the
operation of the surround channels. While some
assume that sound should always be coming
from each speaker, most of the time there will be
little or no sound in the surround channels. This
is because they are only used when a movie
director or sound mixer specifically places sound
there to create ambiance, a special effect or to
continue action from the front of the room to
the rear. When the output levels are properly set
it is normal for surround speakers to operate
only occasionally. Artificially increasing the vol-
ume to the rear speakers may destroy the illu-
sion of an enveloping sound field that dupli-
cates the way you hear sound in a movie the-
ater or concert hall.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The output level can be
adjusted for each digital and analog surround
mode separately. This allows you to compensate
for level differences between speakers, that may
also vary with the surround mode selected, or to
increase or decrease the level of certain speakers
intentionally, depending on the surround mode
selected.
Before beginning the output level adjustment
process, make certain that all speaker connec-
tions have been properly made. The system
volume should be turned down at first. Finally,
make certain that the Balance Control
&
is
set to the center “12 o’clock” position.
To adjust and calibrate the output levels, follow
these steps. For accurate calibration, it is a good
idea to make these adjustments while seated in
your favorite listening position.As the adjust-
ment must be made for each surround mode, it is
best to select any input associated with Dolby
Pro Logic, make the adjustment for that surround
mode, then step through all inputs you´re using
(and thus through all surround modes associated
with the inputs) and repeat the adjustment when
any surround mode appears that has not yet
been adjusted.
1. Select any input associated with the Dolby Pro
Logic surround mode by pressing the Input
Source Selector
!
4
until the Pro Logic
Surround Mode Indicator
ˆ
on the front
and
F
in the display light up.
2. Press the Test Tone button
7
ı
on the
remote. The words T-T FL 0dBwill appear
in the Main Information Display
X
.
System Configuration