Onkyo TX-SV636 Owner Manual - Page 38

Setting the surround parameters 1 2 3 4 2 38 D Ampi -I rcABLE TAPE "P VCR CD/TUNER 1 [ TV CI'EED (SET) TEST OA (0 CH.SEL - LEVEL SED1 ) TEST ,-1111111110•1011111, 4.924,FK-lan. 5* Surround Sur Setur DOLBY C LOGIC 5* GC(mc, Explanation 2: Adjusting the rear and center level using the test tone function No matter what kind of program sources are used, the front, rear and center speakers should be set to the same volume level for the surround effect to work effectively. The test tone is provided to help make this adjustment. Pink noise is produced by each speaker in turn so you can match the volume level of the front, center and rear speakers. As the relative volumes of the speakers depend on your listening position. we recommended you make this adjustment with the remote control from the position you usually listen from. Use remote controller 1. Set the Device select switch to AMP. 2. Press the TEST button. This test tone (pink noise) is produced by each speaker in turn so you can match the volume levels of the Front, Center and Rear speakers. The test tone cycling sequence depends on the cneter mode settings. as follows. If CENTER MODE is NORMAL or WIDEBAND: r> Front Left --> Center Front Right -> Rear (Surround) Center Delay Ti Te t 7. e, E F Atl i. T de = IDEBANDn. 0 NORMAL or WIDEBAND crtox.rx-sec• Level Cal . PHANTOM ONKYO Level a Level 4 PARAMETER SELECTOR P. MO 4ININOMMINIlve PARAMETER CONTROLLER IA If CENTER MODE is PHONTOM: T> Front Left Front Right > Rear (Surround) -] 3. From your listening position, adjust the relative volume of the test tone from the different speakers. Set the front, rear and center speakers to the same volume. 4. Press the TEST button once more to turn off the test tone sequence. The test tone will automatically turn itself off after 2 minutes. On-screen Move the cursor to Test Tone using A or V cursor button and press the 4 or O. cursor button to choose the type of test tone. ON A test tone is sent to all speakers in turn. OFF The test tone is not turned on. Move the cursor to Center Level using A or V cursor button and use the 4 and IN- cursor buttons to adjust the center level. Move the cursor to Rear Level using A or V cursor button and use the 4 and Ir. cursor buttons to adjust the rear level. To return to the Surround Setup screen. Move the cursor to ESC using A or V cursor button and press the ENTER button. Main unit (adjust the center and rear level) 1. Use the PARAMETER SELECTOR 4 or O. button to . . select items. The selected item is displayed, the letters scroll and the current value will be displayed 5 seconds. 2. Press the PARAMETER CONTROLLER 4 or ► button to adjust the level. • The adjustment can be made from -12, ....0, +1. +2, ...up to +12 dB (maximum). • When the center mode is set to PHANTOM, you cannot adjust the center level here. • When the test tone is on, if you press any button on the main unit or the remote control other than MASTER VOLUME, CENTER LEVEL, REAR LEVEL. SPEAKERS •44.111111,41h.MAIN, DIMMER or MUTING, the test tone will turn off.