Sony STR-DN1040 Operating Instructions (Large File - 14.3 MB) - Page 95

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Adjusting Settings Tip Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the measurement results may vary. However, there will be no problems even if you continue to use the receiver with that value. x Auto Phase Matching (A.P.M.) Lets you set the A.P.M. function in the DCAC function (page 38). It calibrates the phase characteristics of the speakers and ensures a well-coordinated surround space. • Auto: Switches the A.P.M. function on or off automatically. • Off: Does not activate the A.P.M. function. Notes • This function does not work in the following cases. - "2ch Analog Direct" is being used. - Headphones are connected. - "Auto Calibration" has not been performed. • The receiver may play back signals at a lower sampling frequency than the actual sampling frequency of the input signals, depending on the audio format. x Auto Calibration Type Lets you select the calibration type after you have performed the Auto Calibration and saved the settings. • Full Flat: Makes the measurement of frequency from each speaker flat. • Engineer: Sets to "the Sony listening room standard" frequency characteristics. • Front Reference: Adjusts the characteristics of all the speakers to match the characteristics of the front speaker. • Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer level to off. x Speaker Connection Lets you select the speaker pattern and set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. 1 Select the speaker pattern you want, then press . 2 Set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/ BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals. • Bi-Amplifier Connection • Front B Speakers • Not Assigned Note You can only set the assignment for the SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/ FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals if the speaker pattern is set to a setting without surround back and front high speakers. x Level/Distance/Size You can adjust the level, distance, and size of the selected speaker. To adjust the speaker level You can adjust each speaker's level (front left/right, front high left/right, center, surround left/right, surround back left/ right, subwoofer). 1 Select the speaker on the screen for which you want to adjust the level, then press . 2 Select "Level", then press V/v to adjust the level. You can adjust the level from -10.0 dB to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals. Note When one of the sound fields for music is selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if all the speakers are set to "Large" in the Speaker Settings menu. However, the sound will be output from the subwoofer if - the digital input signal contains LFE signals. - the front or surround speakers are set to "Small". - "Multi Stereo", "PLII Movie", "PLII Music", "PLIIx Movie", "PLIIx Music", "PLIIz Movie", "PLIIz Music", "HD-D.C.S." or "Portable Audio" is selected. 95US

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Adjusting Settings
Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results may vary. However, there
will be no problems even if you continue to use
the receiver with that value.
x
Auto Phase Matching (A.P.M.)
Lets you set the A.P.M. function in the
DCAC function (page 38).
It calibrates the phase characteristics of the
speakers and ensures a well-coordinated
surround space.
•
Auto:
Switches the A.P.M. function on or
off automatically.
•
Off:
Does not activate the A.P.M.
function.
• This function does not work in the following
cases.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
– Headphones are connected.
– “Auto Calibration” has not been performed.
• The receiver may play back signals at a lower
sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the
audio format.
x
Auto Calibration Type
Lets you select the calibration type after
you have performed the Auto Calibration
and saved the settings.
•
Full Flat:
Makes the measurement of
frequency from each speaker flat.
•
Engineer:
Sets to “the Sony listening
room standard” frequency characteristics.
•
Front Reference:
Adjusts the
characteristics of all the speakers to
match the characteristics of the front
speaker.
•
Off:
Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer
level to off.
x
Speaker Connection
Lets you select the speaker pattern and set
the assignment for the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT
HIGH/FRONT B terminals.
1
Select the speaker pattern you want,
then press
2
Set the assignment for the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B
terminals.
• Bi-Amplifier Connection
• Front B Speakers
• Not Assigned
You can only set the assignment for the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals if the
speaker pattern is set to a setting without surround
back and front high speakers.
x
Level/Distance/Size
You can adjust the level, distance, and size
of the selected speaker.
To adjust the speaker level
You can adjust each speaker’s level (front
left/right, front high left/right, center,
surround left/right, surround back left/
right, subwoofer).
1
Select the speaker on the screen for
which you want to adjust the level,
then press
.
2
Select “Level”, then press
V
/
v
to
adjust the level.
You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB
to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.
When one of the sound fields for music is
selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if
all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output
from the subwoofer if
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.
– the front or surround speakers are set to
“Small”.
– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,
“PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz
Movie”, “PLIIz Music”, “HD-D.C.S.” or
“Portable Audio” is selected.
Tip
Notes
Note
Note