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SETUP MENU
PLAYING A DISC
English
b Delay time
(Only center/rear channels of the
DVD-Video discs recorded in the
Dolby Digital format)
To obtain the maximum effect of Dolby Digital 5.1
channel source, all speakers should be located at the same
distance from the listening position. However, in many
cases the center speaker is placed in line with the front
speakers, etc. You can virtually increase the distance of
the center and rear speakers by adjusting the delay time.
1 Press the cursor buttons (u, d, j, i) to
select a “ms” box and press ENTER.
2 Press the cursor buttons (u, d) to adjust the
delay time and press ENTER.
• Settings
Distance A, Distance B
=
>
Distance C: 0 ms
Distance A, Distance B < Distance C:
The following adjustments should be made.
c Speaker balance
You can adjust the output level of each effect speakers
(center, rear L/R) using the test tone.
1 Press the cursor buttons (u, d, j, i) to
select “Test” and press ENTER.
The test tone is one speaker at a time in below order,
starting with the left front speaker.
2 Listening to the test tone, press the cursor
buttons (u, d) to adjust the volume of effect
speakers and press ENTER.
The value in the “dB” box changes.
Note
• The subwoofer cannot output the test tone. Play
something and return to this screen to adjust the output
level of the subwoofer.
■ To exit the speaker setting mode
Press the cursor buttons (u, d, j, i) to select “EXIT”
and press ENTER.
Notes
• When DISC DIRECT is functioning, adjust the settings of the
speakers on the SETUP MENU screen. However, when it is not
functioning, follow the procedure in “ADJUSTING SPEAKER
OUTPUT LEVELS” on page 20 to adjust the settings.
• These adjustments may not be effective when the disc’s
original sound design is protected. P.PCM indicator lights up or
D.MIX indicator turns off in that case.
Difference
Approx. 50 cm (1 1/2 feet)
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet)
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Setting
1.3 ms
2.6 ms
3.9 ms
5.3 ms
Center speaker
Difference
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet)
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet)
Setting
5.3 ms
10.6 ms
15.9 ms
Rear speakers
LS
RS
L
R
SW
C
Distance C
Distance B
Distance A
Listening
position
LCRRSLS