Sony STR-DE875 Operating Instructions - Page 23
Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the level - subwoofer test
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System x Front speaker crossover frequency (FRONT SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120Hz) Lets you adjust the front speaker bass crossover frequency when the front speakers are set to "SMALL". x Center speaker crossover frequency (CENTER SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you to adjust the center speaker bass crossover frequency when the center speaker is set to "SMALL". x Surround speaker crossover frequency (SURROUND SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround speakers are set to "SMALL". x Surround back crossover frequency (SURR BACK SP > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you adjust the surround back speaker bass crossover frequency when the surround back speaker is set to "SMALL". x LFE high cut filter (LFE HIGH CUT > XXX Hz) Initial setting : STD (120 Hz) Lets you select the cut off frequency of the LFE channel high cut filter. Normally, select "STD". When using a passive subwoofer powered by a separate power amplifier, it may be better to change the cut off frequency. When this is the case, use a setting other than STD. Adjusting the speaker level Use the remote while seated in your listening position to adjust the level of each speaker. Note This 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 The test tone output NORMAL The test tone is output from each speaker in sequence. PHASE 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. 2CH SWAP You can adjust the speaker levels while listening to the source (not the test tone). Turn on the connected component, start playing, then turn FUNCTION to select the component (except connected to the MULTI CH IN jacks). The sound for the front L/R speakers is output from the surround R/L speakers. You can adjust the level of surround speakers from the listening position. Note You cannot select "2CH SWAP" when "2CH A. DIRECT" is selected (qh on page 28). 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 37. 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. Tip You can adjust the level of the all speakers at the same time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unit or press MASTER VOL +/- on the remote. 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 to follow the procedure described above and adjust the speaker levels from your listening position using the remote. 23