Meridian America 541 - Manual (Page 48)

Calibrating the loudspeakers
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Using the calibration procedure
As you run the calibration procedure the name of each
loudspeaker is shown on the front panel display. The on-screen
display also provides additional text explaining what to do, and
sample displays are reproduced in the following sections for
reference. For information about setting up the on-screen
display see On-screen display, page 30.
Using a Sound Pressure Level meter
Although you can perform the calibration procedure by ear, it is
recommended that you perform the tests using a Sound
Pressure Level meter, available fairly cheaply from Tandy/Radio
Shack, or your Meridian dealer may be able to lend you one.
Set the Sound Pressure Level meter to C weighted, and slow.
Take readings from the listening position, holding the meter
vertical at head height.
To start the calibration procedure
● Put the surround controller into standby by pressing the Off
key.
● Press and hold the front panel Off key for at least five
seconds.
The display shows:
Calibration
The on-screen display shows: