Sony HT-SS380 Operating Instructions - Page 24
Preparing the receiver, Initializing the receiver, Using AUTO CALIBRATION
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Preparing the receiver Initializing the receiver Before using the receiver for the first time, initialize the receiver by performing the following procedure. This procedure can also be used to revert back to the factory default settings. Be sure to use the buttons on the receiver to perform this operation. ?/1 1 Press ?/1 to turn off the receiver. 2 Hold down ?/1 for 5 seconds. After "CLEARING" appears on the display panel for a while, "CLEARED" appears. All the settings you have changed or adjusted are reset to the default settings. Using AUTO CALIBRATION This receiver is equipped with DCAC (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) Technology which allows you to perform automatic calibration as follows: • Check the connection between each speaker and the receiver. • Adjust the speaker level. • Measure the distance of each speaker from your seating position. • Measure the frequency characteristics. The DCAC is designed to achieve proper sound balance for your room. However, you can adjust the speaker levels manually according to your preference. For details, see "To adjust the speaker levels" (page 41). Before you perform Auto Calibration Before you perform Auto Calibration, check the following items. • Set up and connect the speakers (page 15, 17). • Connect only the supplied optimizer microphone to the AUTO CAL MIC jack. Do not connect any other microphones to this jack. • Remove any obstacles in the path between the optimizer microphone and the speakers to avoid measurement errors. • Get accurate measurement by making sure the environment is free from noise and quiet. Notes • The speakers emit very loud sound during the calibration and the volume cannot be adjusted. Provide consideration to your neighborhood and to the children in presence. • If the muting function has been activated before you perform Auto Calibration, the muting function will be shut off automatically. 24US