Sony STR-DE485 User manual

SON'S, 4-238-37o-s,1_1
FM Stereo
FM.AM Receiver
Operating Instructions
STR-DE485
© 2002 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover tile venlilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don't place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do 1to1 place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose Of it
correctly as chemical waste.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
ENERGY STAR <'_is a U.S. registered
mal'k.
As an ENERGY STAW' partner, Sony
Cortx)ration has determined that this
product meets Ihe ENERGY STAR _'
guidelines for energy efficiency.
This receiver incorporales Dolby* Digital and Pro
Logic Surround and the DTS** Digital Surr(mnd
System.
* Manu*;actured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered
trademarks of DigRal Theater Systems, hlc.
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Main unit ............................................... 5
Hooking Up the Components
Required cords ....................................... 6
Antenna hookups ................................... 7
Audio component hookups .................... 8
Video component hookups .................... 9
Digital component hookups ................. 10
Multi channel input hookups ............... 11
Olher hookups ..................................... 12
Hooking Up and Setting Up
the Speaker System
Speaker system hookups ..................... 13
Performing initial setup operations ..... 15
Multi channel surround setup .............. 15
Checking fhe connections .................... 20
Basic Operations
Selecting the component ..................... 21
Changing the display ........................... 22
Enjoying Surround Sound
Automatically decoding the input audio
signal ............................................. 23
Selecting a sound field ........................ 23
Using only the front speakers
(2 Channel Stereo) ........................ 25
Understanding the multi channel
surround displays .......................... 26
Customizing sound fields .................... 27
Receiving Broadcasts
Direct tuning ........................................ 29
Automatic tuning ................................. 29
Preset tuning ........................................ 30
Other Operations
Naming preset stations and program
sources ........................................... 31
Recording ............................................ 31
Using lhe Sleep Timer ......................... 32
Adjustments using 1he SET UP
button ............................................ 32
Operations Using the Remote
RM-U306
Before you use your remole ................ 34
Remote butlon descriplion ................... 34
Changing the factory setting of a function
button ............................................ 37
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 38
"I_oubleshooting ................................... 38
Specifications ........................................
Tables of settings using SURR, LEVEL,
SET UP, BASS and TREBLE
buuons ........................................... 43
Adjustable parameters for each
sound field ..................................... 44
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About This Manual
The itlstrucfions in this manual is fi3r model
S°I'R-DE4,85. Check ),our model number by Io(Ikk_g at
the lower right comer of the front panel.
Tip
The instr ttcfions in _his _mnttal describe the controls
On tbe ]_ceiver. You can also use fl3e contl_ds on the
Suppliex[ remote if they have the same or similar
names as tbose on _he receiver, For details on _he use
of your remote, see pages 34 37.
Demonstration Mode
The demonslraliOl_ will activstte the first time you
turn On the power. When _he demonstration
stal_s, tile following message appea_ in the
display:
"NOW DEMONSTRATION MODE IF
YOU FINISH DEMONSTRATION
PLEASE PRESS POWER KEY WHILE
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS IN THE
DISPLAY THANK YOU"
To canoe| the demonstration
Press I/(_ to turn lhe receiver off while the
above mess_e is beiJ_ displayed. The next time
,ou turn the receiver on, the demonstration will
nol appear.
To view the demonstration
Hold down SErF UP and p_ss I/_) to turn on
Ihe power_
Notes
Running the demonstration will clear ihe
receiver's memory. For details (In wh_t will be
cleal_d, see "Clearing the receiver's memory"
on page 15.
• There will ber_osoutaJ when _he
demonstration mode is activated.
• You cannot cancel demonstration if you did
not press 1/(_) while 1he abzwe me_K-_ge is
being displayed. To cancel demonstration aider
_he above message appears, press I/(_) twice lo
activate the demonstration again. Then, press
I/(_) while the above message is being
displayed.
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lllustration number
How to use this page
Use this page to find the location ol' buttons NAME [] (3 I)
that are mentioned in the text. _ T
Name of button/part Reference page
I ALPHABETICAL ORDER
2CI1[_](25)
A.DEC [_1 (23255
AM _] (29)
BASS +/- I_ (28, 43)
CD [i_ (215
CINEMA STUDIO EX A, B, (2
[_1 (235
Digital Cinema So,rod (indicator)
[_] (23)
DIMMER _] (22)
DISPLAY [_1 (22, 405
Display [_} (22)
DVD/LD [_i] (21)
ENTER _] (31)
FM {_} (295
FM MODE I_] (29)
INPUT MODE _[_](21)
IR (receplor) [_] (34, 405
LEVEL [{_ (20, 27, 43)
MASTER VOLUME [_ (20, 38)
MDITAPE [!i}](21)
MEMORY I_ (,30)
MENU +/- _} (16, 27, 31,32)
MENU </> _{[](16, 27, 31,325
MODE [_I (24, 395
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
(indicator)/o_ (21)
MULTI CH IN [!_1(21)
MUTING [_] (21,385
NAME [_/(315
PHONES (jack) _] (21)
PRESET TUNING +/ [_] (30)
SET UP [_] (4, 16,32,435
StHFT _] 00)
SURR L_[_](27, 435
TREBLE +_ [!_1(28, 435
TUNER _ (21,29-315
TUNING +/- [_l (295
VIDEO 1 I_i_(2_5
VIDEO 2 I_ (215
I BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS I
|/(D (power) [_i](4, 15, 20, 28)

[] Audio cord (not supplied)
White(L) White(L)
Red(R) _ ,-- Red (R)
[] Audio/video cord (not supplied)
Yellow (video) _gc:_ /_ Yellow (video)
White (L!audio) _ White (L/audio)Red (R/audio) Red (R/audlo)
[] Video cord (not supplied)
Yellow(video) Yellow (video)
[] Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Black Black
rclCoaxial digital cord (not supplied)
Orange [_ Orange
r'JMonaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black @ Black
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to ag components before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
• When connecting an audio/video cord, be sm_ to match the color-coded pins to the appropliate jacks on
the components: yellow (video) to yellow; white (lel_, audio) to white; and i_ed (right, audio) to red.
• When you connect optical digital cords, insert the cord plugs straight in until they click into place.
•Do not bend or tie the optical digital cord.
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AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM wire antenna
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Notes on antenna hookups
•To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop
antenna away from the receiver and other
components.
• Be sm_ to l\_lly extend the FM wire antenna.
• After connecting the FM wire antenna, keep it
as horizontal as possible.
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CD player
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DVD or LD player
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TV tuner,
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VCR TV monitor
Note on video component
hookups
You can connect your TV's audio output jacks
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN jacks on the
receiver and apply sound effects to the audio
from the TV. In this case, do not connect the
TV's video output j_ck to the VIDEO 2
VIDEO IN jack on the receiver. If you are
connecting a separate TV tuner (or s,_tellite
tuner), connect both the audio and video output
j_cks to the receiver as shown _bove.
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Connect the digital output jacks of your DVD player and satellite tuner (etc.) to the receiver's digital
input jacks to bring the multi channel surround sound of a movie theater into your home. To l_lly
enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround speakers, and a
center speaker) and a sub woot_r are required. You can also connect an LD player with an RF OUT
jack via *mRF demodulator, like tbe Sony MOD-RFI (not supplied).
Notes
•You cannot connect an LD player's DOLBY DIGITAL RF OUT jack directly to this unit's digital input jacks.
You must first convert the RF signal lo either an optical or coaxial digital signal. For details, see
"Troubleshooting" on page 38.
• All the OPTICAL and COAXIAL jacks are compatible with 96 kHz, 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 32 kHz sampling
frequencies.
TV tuner,
satellite tuner or
DVD player*
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DVD or LD player
(etc.)*
* Make eilher coaxial or optical connections. We recommend making coaxial connections instead of optical
connections.
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Although this receiver incorporates a multi channel decoder, it is also equipped with multi channel
input jacks. These connections allow you to enjoy multi channel software encoded in formats other Z
than Dolby Digital and DTS. If your DVD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you o
can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel o
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decoder. Alternatively, the multi chmmel input jacks can be used to connect an externN multi ch_mnel =
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To fully enjoy multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two surround _
speakers, and a center speaker) and a sub wootEr are required. Refer to the operating instructions ::r
supplied with your DVD player, multi chmmel decoder, etc., for details on the multi channel
hookups.
Notes
•When using the connections described below, adjust the level of the surround speakers and sub woot_r from the
DVD player or multi channel d_oder.
• See page 13 for details oll speaker system hookup.
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Connecting the AC power
cord
Before connecting the AC power cord of this
receiver to a wall outlet, connect the speaker
system to the receiver (page 13).
Connect the AC power cord(s) of your audio/
video components to a wtdl outlet,
To awall outlet
AC power cord
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Required cords
[] Speaker cords (not supplied)
(+)
[] Monaural audio cord (not supplied)
Black Black
Active sub woofer
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Front speaker Front speaker
(R) (L)
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Surround speaker Surround speaker Center speaker
(R) (L)
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Speaker system hookups (continued)
Notes
•Twist lhe stripped ends of the speaker cords about
10 ram. Be sure to match the speaker cord to the
appropriate tenliinal on the components: + to + and
to . If the cords ale reversed, lhe sound will be
distorted and will lack bass,
• If you use speake_ with low maximum ir_put ratir_g,
_,_ljust the volume carefully 1o avoid excessive
output on the speaker,
To avoid short-circuiting the
speakers
Short-circuiting of the speakers may damage
the receiver. To prevent this, make sure to t_tke
the following precautions when connecting the
speakers.
Make sure the stripped ends of each
speaker cord does not touch another
speaker terminal, the stripped end of
another speaker cord, or the metal parts of
the receiver.
Examples of poor conditions of the
speaker cord
Stripped cords are touching each other
due to excessive removal of insulation.
After connecting all the components_
speakers, and AC power cord, output
a test tone to check that all the
speakers are connected correctly.
For details on outputUng a test tone,
see page 20.
if no sound is heard t?om a spe_ker while
outputting _ test tone or _ test tone is output
fi'om a spe_tker other th*m the one whose mune
is currently displayed on the receiver, the
speaker may be short-circuited. If this happens,
check the spe_ker connection again.
To avoid damaging your
speakers
M,_ke sure that you turn down the volume
before you turn off the receiver. When you turn
on the receiver, the volume remains at the level
you turn off the receiver.
Stripped speaker cord is touching another
speaker terminal.
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Once you have hooked up the speakers *rod
turned on the power, clear the receiver's
memory. Then specit_, the speaker parameters
(size, position, etc.) *rodperform *my other
initial setup operations necessary for your
system.
Tip
To check the audio output during settings (to set up
while outputting the sound), check the connection
(page 20).
Clearing the receiver's
memory
Before using your receiver for the first time, or
when you w_mt to clear the receiver's memory,
do the following.
This procedure is not necessary if the
demonstration actiwttes when you turn on the
power.
1Turn off the receiver.
2 Hold down I/(9 for 5 seconds.
The demonstration st_s (page 4) and all of
the lbllowing items are reset or cleared:
• All preset stations we reset or clewed.
• All sound field parameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• All index names (of preset stations and
program sources) are cleared.
• All SET UP p_rameters are reset to
their factory settings.
• The sound field memorized for each
program source and preset stations are
cleared.
• The masler volume is set to VOL MIN.
Performing initial setup
operations
Before using your receiver for the first time,
adjust SET UP parameters so that the receiver
correspond to your system. For the adiustable
parameters, see the table on page 43. See pages
16-20 for speaker settings *rod pages 32-33 for
other settings.
For the best possible surround sound, all
spe_kers should be the same dist_mce from the
listening position (O).
However, the receiver lets you place the center
spe*_ker up to 1.5 meters closer (O) and the
surround speakers up to 4.5 meters closer (_)
to the listening position.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to
12.0 meters from the listening position (_).
You can place the surround speakers either
behind you or to the side, depending on the
shape of your room (etc.).
When placing surround speakers to your side
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Multi channel surround setup
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When placing surround speakers behind you
Note
DO ]lot place tile center speaker fal_ihe r away from tile
listening position than the front speakers.
Normal Speaker and Micro
Satellite Speaker
If you are using Select
Nomlal Speakers NORM. SP.
Micro Sa{elliie Speakers MICRO SP.
The speztker size and the sub wooi?r selection
has been preset to NORM. SP. You con Mjust
the speaker size and sub woofer selection when
you select NORM. SP. (pages 17-18).
To select MICRO SP., turn off the power, then
turn on again while pressing LEVEL. (To reset
to NORM. SP., do the same procedure.)
When you select MICRO SP., the speaker size
_md sub wool_r selection h_rsbeen configurated
_rsfollows:
Speaker Settings
FRONT SMALL
CENTER SMALL
SURROUND SMALL
SUB WOOFER YES
You cannot change the contiguration if you select
MICRO SP.
Tip
The setting tpe Micro Satellite Speaker (MICRO SP.)
has been programmed to optimize tile sound balance.
If you use Sony's Micro Satellite Speakers, select
MICRO SP.
Caution
When you use Micro Salellite Speakers and tile
speaker size is set to "LARGE", you may not obtain
the correct sotlndstage. The speaker may also be
damaged at ifigh volume position.
Specifying the speaker
parameters
1Press SET UP.
2 Press MENU <_ or MENU _> to select
the parameter you want to adjust.
3 Press MENU + or MENU -to select the
setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
4Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have set
all of the parameters that follow.
Initial settings
Parameter Initial setting
LARGE*
(CENTER) LARGE*
_ (SURROUND) LARGE*
_(SUB WOOFER) S.W. XXX YES*
_ DIST. XX.X m 5.g m
DIST. XX.X m 5.g m
_ DIST. XX.X m 3.5 m
pLxxx RE.D
LOW
* You can set this parameter only when you select
NORM. SP.
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•Front speaker size (_ _)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass fi'equencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using m_dti channel
surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
front channel bass frequencies from the sub
wool_r.
• When the IYont speakers ate set to "SMALL",
the center and surround speakers are also
automatically set to "SMALL" (unless
previously set to "NO").
•Center speaker size (_)
• If you connect a large speaker that will
effectively reproduce bass fi'equencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
However, if the fiont speakers are set to
"SMALL", you cannot set the center speaker to
"LARGE".
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using m_dti channel
surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
the b_ss redirection circuitry and output the
center chmmel bass frequencies fiom the fi'ont
speakers (if set to "LARGE") or sub woofer.*E
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select
"NO". The sound of the center channel will be
output fiom the front speakers. .2
•Surround speaker size (_ _)
• If you connect large speakers that will
effectively reproduce bass fi'equencies, select
"LARGE". Normally, select "LARGE".
However, if the fiont speakers are set to
"SMALL", you cannot set the surround
speakers to "LARGE".
• If the sound is distorted, or you feel a lack of
surround effects when using multi channel
surround sound, select "SMALL" to activate
the bass redirection circuitry and output the
surround channel bass frequencies from the sub
woolEr or other "LARGE" speakers.
• If you do not connect surround speakers, select
-NO- .3
Tip
*I-'3 COITespond to the following Dolby Pro Logic
modes
*1 NORMAL
*2 PHANTOM
*3 3 STEREO
Tip
Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings t_r each
speaker determine whether the internal sound
processor will cut the bass signal from that channel
When the bass is cut from a channel, the b_ss
i_direction circuitry sends the corresponding bass
frequencies to the sub woofer or other "LARGE"
speakers.
However, since bass sounds ]lave a certain amount of
directionality, it is best not to cut them, if possible.
Therefore, even when using small speakers, you can
set them to "LARGE" if you warn Io output the bass
frequencies from that speaker. On the other hand, if
you are using a large speaker, but pl_ fer not to have
bass frequencies output from that speaker, set it to
"SMALL".
If the overall sound level is lower than you prefer, set
all speakers to "LARGE". If _here is not enough bass,
you can use the BASS +/ to boost the bass levels. To
adjust the bass, see page 28.
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•Sub woofer selecuon .W.
• If you connect a sub wool?r, select "YES'.
• If you do not connect a sub woofer, select
"NO". This activates the bass redirection
circuitry and outputs the LFE signals from other
speakers.
• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby
Digital bass redirection circuitry, we
recommend setting the sub woof_r's cut off
frequency as high as possible.
•Front speaker distance (_ _DIST.
XX.X m)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the front speakers (O on page 15).
•Center speaker distance (_ DIST.
XX.X m)
Set the distance l¥orn your listening position to
the center speaker. Center speaker dist*mce
should be set from a distance equal to the front
speaker distance (O on page 15) to a dist_mce
1.5 meters closer to your listening position (_
on page 15).
•Surround speaker d,stsnce (_
DIST. XX.X m)
Set the distance from your listening position to
the surround speakers. Surround speaker
distance should be set l?om a distance equal to
the front speaker distance (_ on page 15) to a
dist_mce 4.5 meters closer to your listening
position (_ on page 15).
Tip
The ]_ceiver allows you to input _he speaker position
in terms of distance. However, it is not possible to set
the center speaker furdler than the front speakers.
Also, the center speaker cannot be set more than
1.5 meters closer than the front speakers,
Likewise, tile st_rround speakers can not be set farther
away from tile listening lx)sition than the front
speakel\a. And they can be no more than 4.5 meters
closer.
This is b_ause incorrect speaker placemenl is not
conducive to enjoy surround sound.
Please note that, setting tile speaker distance closer
than the actual location of the speakers will cause a
delay in the output of the sound from that speaker. In
other words, the speaker will sound like it is farther
away.
For example, setting the center speaker distance
1_2 m closer than the actual speaker position will
create a fairly l_alistic sensation of being "inside" the
screen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surround
effect because tile surround speakers are too close,
setting tile stlrround speaker distance closer (shorter)
than lhe actual distance will create a larger sound
s_age.
Adjusting these parameter while listening to tile
sound often results in much better surround sound.
Give it a try!
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•Surround speaker position (_
PL XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the location o1'
your surround speakers for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select "SIDE" if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section O.
• Select "MID" if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section O.
• Select "BEHD." if tbe location of your
surround speakers corresponds to section _.
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•Surround speaker height (_
HGT. XXX)*
This parameter lets you specify the height of
your surround spe_ker(s) for proper
implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound
surround modes. Refer to the illustration below.
• Select "LOW" if the location of your smround
speakers corresponds to section _.
• Select "HIGH" if the location of your surround
speakers corresponds to section O.
Tip
The surround speaker position parameter is designed
specifically fi_r implementation of the Digital Cinema
Sound modes with virtual elements.
Widl the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker
position is not as critical as other modes. All modes
with virtual elements were designed under the
premise that the surround speaker would be located
behind the listening position, but presentation remains _p
f_irly consistent even with lhe surround speakers 0
positioned at a rather wide angle, llowever, if the _.
speakers are pointing towards tile listener from tile IS
immediate left and right of lhe listening position, the Igl
sound fields with Vil+iUalelements will not be €
effective unless tile surround speaker position 'O
parameter is set to "PL. SIDE"•
Nevelotheless, each listening environment has many O,
variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain ffl
better results using "PL. BEHD." or "PL. MID" if _'
your speakelS are located high above die listening
position, even if they are to tile immediale left and
right. ,_€
Tberefore, although it may result in a setting contrary _,
to tile "S tlrround speaker position" explanation, we I1_
recommend dlat you playback multi channel surrotlnd
encoded software and listen to the effect each setting 'O
has on your listening environment. Choose the setting
that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that _€
best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between
the surround souild from tile surround speakers and
the sound of tile front speakers. If you are not sure
which sounds best, select "PL. BEHD." and then use •
the speaker distance parameter and speaker level
adjustments to obtain proper balance.
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* These parametels are not N_vilal2_}_lwhen
"Surround speaker size (_ _)" is set to
"NO".
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Adjusting the speaker level
Use the remote while seated in your listening
position to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
The receiver incorporates a new lest tone with a
frequency centered at 800 Hz for easier speaker level
adjusllllel/t.
1Press I/_) to turn on the receiver.
2Press TEST TONE on the remote.
"T. TONE" appears in the display and you
will hear the test tone from each speaker in
sequence.
3 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 pages 27 _md 28.
While adjusting, the test tone is output from
the speaker whose adjustment is performed.
4Press TEST TONE again to turn off the
test tone.
Tip
YOU can adjusl lhe level of all speakers at _he same
time. Turn MASTER VOLUME on the main unR or
press MASTER VOL +/- on the _mote.
Notes
• The lest lone cannot be otttput when the i_ceiver is
se_ _o MULTI CtI IN.
• The adj usled value are shown in the display during
adjustment.
• Although these adjustments can also be made via
the front panel using tile LEVEL menu (when lhe
test tone is output, the receiver switches to the
LEVEL menu automatically), we l_commend you
follow the procedure described above and adjust the
speaker levels from your listening position using the
i_rflote.
After connecting all of your components to the
receiver, do the l_llowing to verify that the
connections were made correctly.
1Press I/5 to turn on the receiver.
2 Turn on the component that you
connected (e.g., CD player or tape
deck).
3 Press the function button to select the
component (program source).
4 Start playing.
if you do not obtain normal sound output after
performing this procedure, see
"Troubleshooting'" on page 38 mid take the
appropriate measures to correct the problem.
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