Sony STR-DE1075 Primary User Manual - Page 22
Checking the connections, Adjusting the speaker level - remote
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Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Surround back speaker crossover frequency (SURR BACK SP >) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to "SMALL". Note You can set the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURR BACK parameters when the speaker size is set to "SMALL". x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT >) Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select "STD". When using a passive sub woofer powered by a separate power amplifier, it may be better to change the cut off frequency. Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note The receiver incorporates a new test tone with a frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. "TEST TONE" appears in the display and you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 To change the test tone mode, press the cursor buttons ( or ) to select the mode you want. Mode NORMAL PHASE 2CH SWAP The test tone output The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. The test tone is output from two speakers at a time in sequence. (There is no sound output from the sub woofer.) You can also adjust the balance between speakers. The test tone for the front L/R speakers is output from the surround R/L speakers. You can adjust the sound field of surround speakers from the listening position. 22 4 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level of the test tone from each speaker sounds the same when you are in your main listening position. Press LEVEL to adjust the balance and level of speakers. For details on the LEVEL menu, see page 33. While adjusting, the test tone is output from the speaker whose adjustment is performed. 5 Press TEST TONE again to turn off the test tone. Tips • You can adjust the volume level of all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOLUME +/- on the remote. • In step 3, you can select the mode using the jog dial on the receiver. Notes • The adjusted value are shown in the display during adjustment. • Although these adjustments can also be made via the front panel using the LEVEL menu (when the test tone is output, the receiver switches to the LEVEL menu automatically), we recommend you follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote. Checking the connections After connecting all of your components to the receiver, do the following to verify that the connections were made correctly. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Turn on the component that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Rotate FUNCTION to select the component (program source). 4 Start playing. If you do not obtain normal sound output after performing this procedure, see "Troubleshooting" on page 44 and take the appropriate measures to correct the problem.