X auto phase matching (a.p.m.), X auto calibration type, X speaker connection – Sony STR-DN1040 User Manual

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Depending on the position of the subwoofer, the
measurement results may vary. However, there
will be no problems even if you continue to use
the receiver with that value.

x Auto Phase Matching (A.P.M.)

Lets you set the A.P.M. function in the
DCAC function (page 38).
It calibrates the phase characteristics of the
speakers and ensures a well-coordinated
surround space.
Auto: Switches the A.P.M. function on or

off automatically.

Off: Does not activate the A.P.M.

function.

• This function does not work in the following

cases.
– “2ch Analog Direct” is being used.
– Headphones are connected.
– “Auto Calibration” has not been performed.

• The receiver may play back signals at a lower

sampling frequency than the actual sampling
frequency of the input signals, depending on the
audio format.

x Auto Calibration Type

Lets you select the calibration type after
you have performed the Auto Calibration
and saved the settings.
Full Flat: Makes the measurement of

frequency from each speaker flat.

Engineer: Sets to “the Sony listening

room standard” frequency characteristics.

Front Reference: Adjusts the

characteristics of all the speakers to
match the characteristics of the front
speaker.

Off: Sets the Auto Calibration equalizer

level to off.

x Speaker Connection

Lets you select the speaker pattern and set
the assignment for the SPEAKERS
SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/FRONT
HIGH/FRONT B terminals.

1

Select the speaker pattern you want,
then press

.

2

Set the assignment for the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/
BI-AMP/FRONT HIGH/FRONT B
terminals.
• Bi-Amplifier Connection
• Front B Speakers
• Not Assigned

You can only set the assignment for the
SPEAKERS SURROUND BACK/BI-AMP/
FRONT HIGH/FRONT B terminals if the
speaker pattern is set to a setting without surround
back and front high speakers.

x Level/Distance/Size

You can adjust the level, distance, and size
of the selected speaker.

To adjust the speaker level

You can adjust each speaker’s level (front
left/right, front high left/right, center,
surround left/right, surround back left/
right, subwoofer).

1

Select the speaker on the screen for
which you want to adjust the level,
then press

.

2

Select “Level”, then press

V/v to

adjust the level.
You can adjust the level from –10.0 dB
to +10.0 dB in 0.5 dB intervals.

When one of the sound fields for music is
selected, no sound is output from the subwoofer if
all the speakers are set to “Large” in the Speaker
Settings menu. However, the sound will be output
from the subwoofer if
– the digital input signal contains LFE signals.
– the front or surround speakers are set to

“Small”.

– “Multi Stereo”, “PLII Movie”, “PLII Music”,

“PLIIx Movie”, “PLIIx Music”, “PLIIz
Movie”, “PLIIz Music”, “HD-D.C.S.” or
“Portable Audio” is selected.

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Notes

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