Sony STR-DE875 User Manual
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Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System
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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.
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.