Sony SCD-C555ES Operating Instructions - Page 26

Playing Discs Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD Adjusting the output level balance of each speaker You can adjust following items with the Multi-channel management function: CNTR BALANCE The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER) SURR BALANCE The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR L/R) SW BALANCE The relative output level balance between the front speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB WOOFER) Note Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channel playback mode that you selected. Adjusting the output level balance on the front panel of the player You can adjust the output level balance of each speaker while listening during playback. You can also adjust while listening to the test tone during stop mode. 1 Press MENU. 2 Turn l AMS L until "LEVEL ADJUST" appears in the display. 3 Press l AMS L. During playback, go to Step 6. 4 Turn l AMS L until "TONE ON" appears in the display. 5 Press l AMS L. The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence with the speaker type appearing in the display. 6 Turn l AMS L until the desired item appears in the display. Select the item from "CNTR BALANCE," "SURR BALANCE," or "SW BALANCE." Note When you set the Sub woofer to "--" in the Multi-channel playback mode (page 25), "SW BALANCE" does not appear. Similarly, "CNTR BALANCE" or "SURR BALANCE" does not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to "--." 7 Press l AMS L. The balance adjustment display appears. In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected speaker. Example: When you select "SURR BALANCE" during stop mode, the test tone is output from the front speakers and surround speakers. ALL DISCS 1 2 3 4 5 CD1 FRT:_____:SURR MULTI 5.1CH SACD 12345 6 7 8 9 10 8 Turn l AMS L to adjust the output level. ALL DISCS 1 2 3 4 5 CD1 FRT:_____:SURR MULTI 5.1CH SACD 12345 6 7 8 9 10 9 Press l AMS L. The player status returns to Step 6. Repeat Step 6 through 9 for more adjustments. 10 Press MENU after you finish adjusting. The display returns to the normal display. Adjusting the output level from the remote Z You can adjust the output level of each speaker from the listening position by using the supplied remote. 1 Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or stop mode. During playback, go to Step 4. 2 Press ./> repeatedly until "TONE ON" appears in the display. 3 Press ENTER. The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence with the speaker type appearing in the display. 4 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired item appears in the display. Select the item from "CNTR BALANCE," "SURR BALANCE," or "SW BALANCE." Note When you set the Sub woofer to "--" in the Multi-channel playback mode (page 25), "SW BALANCE" does not appear. Similarly, "CNTR BALANCE" or "SURR BALANCE" does not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to "--." 26US