Yamaha DVD-S2300MKII DVD-S2300MKII Manual - Page 34

CHANGING THE DVD MODE SETTINGS b Delay time (This parameter is effective on only center/rear channels of DVD-Video discs recorded in Dolby Digital format.) To obtain maximum effect from a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel source, all speakers (except the subwoofer) should be located the same distance from the listening position. However, the center speaker is often placed in line with the front speakers. You can virtually increase the distance of the center and rear speakers by adjusting the delay time. L C R Distance A Listening position Distance C SW LS RS Distance B 1 Press the cursor buttons (k, n, l, h) to select an "ms" box, then press ENTER. 2 Press the cursor buttons (k, n) to adjust the delay time, then press ENTER. • If Distance A or B in the above illustration is equal to or greater than Distance C, set the delay time to 0 ms. • If Distance A or Distance B is less than Distance C, set the delay time as follows: Center speaker 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 c Speaker balance You can use the test tone to adjust the output level of each speaker (center, rear L/R) until the volume level of each speaker matches the main speakers. 1 Press the cursor buttons (k, n, l, h) to select "Test," then press ENTER. The test tone plays through one speaker at a time in the following order, starting with the left front speaker. L C R RS LS 2 Listening to the test tone, press the cursor buttons (k, n) to adjust the volume of the effect speakers (from -6db to +6db), then press ENTER. The value in the "dB" box changes. You cannot adjust the main speaker level. Note • The subwoofer cannot output the test tone. Play a recording and return to this screen to adjust the output level of the subwoofer. ■ Exiting speaker setting mode Press the cursor buttons (k, n, l, h) to select "EXIT," then press ENTER. Notes • You must make separate settings for SACD mode (see page 31). • These adjustments may not be effective when the disc's origi- nal sound design is protected. In this case, the P.PCM indicator will light up or the D.MIX indicator will turn off. Rear speakers 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 30