McIntosh MVP851 - Manual (Page 24)

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How to Set Audio Parameters
The MVP851 allows the configuring of various audio pa-
rameters to match the number and size of Loudspeakers in
the system along with the type of A/V Control Center and/
or Decoder being used. It also allows for changes to the
audio during the playback of a disk.
Speaker Setting
This feature allows configuring the MVP851 to match the
number of amplifier/loudspeaker channels available in your
Audio System.
1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control
to access the Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figure 4 on
page 18 and figure 8 on page 19.
2. Use the Right or Left directional Push-buttons to
select the Audio Menu Icon Tab.
3. Select the Speaker Setting Icon by using the Up or
Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SE-
LECT Push-button. Refer to figure 22.
4. Use the Up or Down directional Push-buttons and
choose either the Multi-channel Icon or 2-Channel fol-
lowed by the SELECT Push-button. Refer to figure 23.
Note: If Multi-channel was choosen proceed to Multi-
channel Setup Section below.
5. Continue next to Multi-channel Settings or exit the
Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and
the MVP851 will return to normal operation.
Multi-channel Setting
A Multi-channel System can include a variety of Loud-
speakers with various capabilities and placed in less than
ideal locations. Changes can be made via the MVP851 On-
Screen Mulit-channel Settings. These changes include
Loudspeaker Size, Volume Levels and the distance from
the Loudspeakers to the Listening/Viewing Area. It is im-
portant that the Loudspeaker Setting be performed in the
order listed below as there is interaction between the vari-
ous settings. Refer to figure 24.
Notes: 1. The distance of the Front Left & Right Loudspeakers
from the Listening/Viewing Area is the reference for
measurements.
2. The Subwoofer Channel time delay is fixed.
3. The Volume Levels of the Front Left & Right
Loudspeakers are fixed and become the reference for
the other channels.
4. The Multi-channel Settings effect the sound quality of
DVD-Audio Discs and when Discs with either Dolby
Digital or DTS Soundtracks are played using the
internal decoders.
LOUDSPEAKER SIZE
The LARGE Setting refers to the Loudspeaker capabil-
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24