Anthem Audio ANTHEM D2V - Manual (Page 38)

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3. SETUP
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3.5 LEVEL CALIBRATION
Level Calibration uses internal test noises to match speaker output levels at the listening position. These
noises are also a way of checking system connections between processor, amplifier, and speaker. Audio
calibrations from home theater setup discs are not recommended – some use incorrect methods.
A sound pressure level (SPL) meter with C-weighting is recommended if not using ARC. Measure from the
listening position, pointing the meter up and holding it away from your body to prevent reflections.
The FRONTS, CENTER, SURROUNDS, REARS, SUB, and BALANCE buttons on the front panel and remote
control do not change settings in this menu – they provide on-the-fly adjustment memorized according
to input format in case a source needs it (sections 4.6 and 4.7).
Skip items b. to i. if using ARC unless mic cannot detect sweep tones – raise TEST LEVEL in that case.
Test Noise Sequence:
Test noise plays from one speaker at a time, changing manually using the
buttons or automatically
every two seconds by setting NOISE SEQUENCE to Auto using the buttons, then pressing SELECT.
Source switches to FM • AM when any test noise is played. (Anlg-Dir bypasses the test noise generator.)
Test Noise Level:
This is the master volume for this menu’s test noises – changing it changes the output of all channels. The
noise comes out of the left front channel. Using the
buttons, adjust NOISE LEVEL so the SPL meter reads
75 dB. If you do not have an SPL meter, skip this adjustment.
Level Calibration of each channel:
Balances speaker levels to one another. If you’re calibrating by ear, use the remote control and sit in the
listening area when adjusting. If using an SPL meter, adjust level so it reads 75 dB for each channel. If Noise
Level is set while Front-L is at 0 dB, no adjustment of Front-L is needed since the output is the same. If using
a powered subwoofer, make a rough adjustment with its input level control before setting sub level in this
menu or using ARC. Speakers set to None in the Speaker Configuration menu are skipped.
If SUBS is set to Super in BASS MANAGEMENT-MOVIE (not advised) or BASS MANAGEMENT-MUSIC, do
not rely on an SPL meter to set subwoofer level – set it by ear while playing various sources. Level Calibration
cannot take into account the bass that’s added to the subwoofer from speakers set to Large, which results
in more bass during playback than the calibrated level.
5. LEVEL CALIBRATION
a. NOISE SEQUENCE: Off
b. TEST LEVEL: +0.0 dB
c. FRONT-L: +0.0 dB
d. CENTER: +0.0 dB
e. FRONT-R: +0.0 dB
f. SUR-R: +0.0 dB
g. REAR-R: +0.0 dB
h. REAR-L: +0.0 dB
i. SUR-L: +0.0 dB
j. MOVIE SUB: +0.0 dB
k. MUSIC SUB: +0.0 dB