Cary Audio Design HD Surround Sound Processor Cinema 11a - Manual (Page 34)

MANUAL SOUND SETUP
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8. Press the  button to select BACK and press the ENTER to return to the SETUP MENU,
or press the SETUP button to exit the SETUP MENU.
SET BALANCE
This step adjusts the output level of each channel so that they are properly matched. This must
be done to ensure a correct presentation of multi-channel sound sources. The adjustment must
be as precise as possible, and it is almost impossible to accomplish by ear. Therefore, we
recommend you use a Sound Level Meter. This device insures that all loudspeaker levels are
precisely matched and set accurately. (The Radio Shack Analog Sound level meter is inexpensive
and suitable for this task.)
NOTE: If for any reason you are not sure that you can accomplish this calibration task
or have any doubts as to how it should be done, please contact Cary Audio's technical
support group BEFORE attempting this process (919-355-0010), or use Auto Setup.
Set the meter to Slow response, "C" weighting, and to the 70 dB sensitivity scale. Position the
meter at the approximate center of your listening position, at average ear height [approximately
40-46 inches (102-117cm)] with its microphone positioned vertically (pointing at the ceiling).
Don't aim the microphone at the speakers, as this will produce inaccurate results. To proceed
with the adjustments, you will access the Channel Calibration menu shown below. Set all
channels to 75 dB level.
NOTE: The following selected menus appear on the Cinema 11a Display:
MOVIE SPK Setting
Set Balance
To set the channel levels for your system:
1. Press the SETUP button to enter the SETUP MENU.
The SETUP MENU/LISTENING PROFILES appears.
2. Press the ENTER button to enter the LISTENING PROFILES menu.
3. Press the  button to select SET BALANCE menu.
4. Press the ENTER button to enter the SET BALANCE menu.
The SET BALANCE/TEST MODE.....Off menu appears.
A special test tone will be generated, allowing you to measure the output of the speaker
that's playing.
5. Press the  button until FL (FRONT LEFT) is selected.
6. Use the  and  buttons to adjust the speaker level.
You can adjust the selected channel level in 0.5dB steps across a range of -15dB to +
15dB. The recommended calibration level is 75dB/SPL as displayed on the meter.
7. Press the  button when you have finished making the FRONT LEFT level adjustment.