Sony STR-D360Z Operating Instructions - Page 16

Using Surround Sound Adjusting the speaker volume 71 The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have equal performance, you don't have to adjust the speaker volume.) Using the controls on the remote lets you adjust the volume level from your listening position. 1 Select the PRO LOGIC mode (see "Choosing al' `Surround Mode" on page 14) and select the appropriate center mode (see "Selecting the Center Mode" on page 15). 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. You will hear the test tone from each speaker sequentially. 3 Adjust the volume level so that the test tone from each speaker. is at the same level from your listening position. • To adjust the level of center speaker, press CENTER LEVEL + or - on the remote. • To adjust the level of rear speakers, press REAR LEVEL + or - on the remote. 4 Press TEST TONE on the remote to turn off the test tone. ..„ 9 You can adjust all speakers at one time Adjust MASTER VOL on the remote or MASTER VOLUME on the receiver. t You can also adjust the volume level with the controls on the receiver After pressing TEST TONE on the remote, press REAR LEVEL + or - and CENTER LEVEL + or - to adjust the level of the rear and center speakers respectively. You can increase the output level of the rear speakers The adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from -15 to +10, but you can shift the range up 5 levels (-10 to +15). Hold down MODE on the receiver while turning on the power until "GAIN UP" appears on the display. The values for the rear level remain fixed at -15 to +10 in the display, but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level. To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure to display "NORMAL". Adjusting the delay time You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the-rear speakers (delay time). You can select from three delay-times, S (15 mS), M (20 mS), and L (30 mS). For example, if you've placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from your listening position, set the delay time shorter. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with Dolby Surround sound. 2 Press DELAY TIME on the remote or EFFECT/ DELAY TIME on the receiver repeatedly to choose the delay time parameter. The current delay time appears in the display, such as "DELAY S," "DELAY M" or "DELAY L." Note Select the PRO LOGIC mode when you adjust the delay time using EH.bCT/DELAY TIME on the receiver. 1V'