Sony DVP-CX870D - Manual (Page 76)

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Settings and Adjustments
x BALANCE
You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as
follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy
adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default
adjustments are in parentheses.
• FRONT (0dB)
Adjust the balance between the front left and right
speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).
• REAR (0dB)
Adjust the balance between the rear left and right
speakers (–6dB [L] to +6dB [R], 0.5dB increments).
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
x LEVEL
You can vary the level of each speaker as follows. The
front speaker level becomes the criterion for adjusting the
other speakers. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for
easy adjustment (see x TEST TONE below). The default
adjustments are in parentheses.
• CENTER (0dB)
Adjust the level of the center speaker (–6dB to +6dB,
0.5dB increments).
• REAR (0dB)
Adjust the level of the rear speakers (–6dB to +6dB,
0.5dB increments).
• SUBWOOFER (0dB)
Adjust the level of the subwoofer (–10dB to +10dB,
0.5dB increments).
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
x TEST TONE
The speakers will emit a test tone. Use this when you use
the 5.1 CH OUTPUT connectors and adjust the BALANCE
and LEVEL.
• OFF: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.
• ON: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in
sequence. When you select one of the “SPEAKER
SETUP” items, the test tone is emitted from both left
and right speakers simultaneously.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a
moment.
Settings for the Speakers (SPEAKER SETUP)
x DISTANCE
The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to
the listening position is shown below.
You can vary the distance of each speaker as follows. The
default adjustments are in parentheses. Be sure to change
the value in the setup display when you move the
speakers.
• FRONT (12ft/3.6m)
Front speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.3 meter)
increments from 4 to 50 feet (1.2 to 15.2 meters).
Distance is measured from the front speaker to the
listening position.
• CENTER (12ft/3.6m)
Center speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.3 meter)
increments. Place the center speaker directly between
the front speakers. You can move it up to 2 feet (0.6
meter) backwards or 5 feet (1.5 meters) forwards if
necessary.
• REAR (10ft/3.0m)
Rear speaker distance can be set in 1 foot (0.3 meter)
increments. Place the speakers behind the listening
position at a distance equal to the front speaker
distance. If necessary you can move the rear speakers
up to 16 feet (5 meters) closer to your listening position.
To return to the default setting
Select the item, then press CLEAR.
Notes
• If each of the front or rear speakers are not placed at an equal
distance from your listening position, set the distance
according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening
position than the front speakers.
12ft/3.6m 12ft/3.6m
10ft/3.0m 10ft/3.0m
12ft/3.6m