Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Terminals for connecting the antennas... Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver...
...REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz Terminals for connecting the antennas... Connect the AM loop antenna FM wire antenna To the AM terminals FM 75Ω COAXIAL terminal Notes on antenna hookups • To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the receiver...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER ... IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for ...
White (L) White (L) Red (R) Red (R) ç FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT 4Ω 8Ω R SUB FRONT REAR WOOFER ... IN REC OUT IN AUX CD MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE L R CD player Jacks for ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also ...TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will... VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN...MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A ...
...jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also ...TV's video output jack to the TV/SAT VIDEO IN jack on the receiver and apply sound effects to the audio from the video signals and will... VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN Video cord for connecting a TV monitor (not supplied) Yellow Yellow FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN...MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR SPEAKERS REAR CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TUNING + SHIFT - To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and...SOUND FIELD A. F. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TV ...
...L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz * When making connections as the Sony MOD-RF1 (not supplied). TUNING + SHIFT - To enjoy full effect of multi channel surround sound, five speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker) and...SOUND FIELD A. F. FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD ** MONITOR CTRL A1 I I - The receiver may not operate correctly if INPUT MODE is recommended to make digital audio connections to the coaxial jack. ** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. TV ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 SPEAKERS FRONT ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI... directly to the receiver to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Refer to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 5.1 CH OUTPUT REAR FRONT CENTER WOOFER Required cords ...
... TONE MASTER VOLUME PRESET - TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on the 5.1 channel input hookups. Front Speaker (L) Front Speaker (R) Rear Speaker (L) Rear Speaker (R) Center Speaker Active Woofer 9 SPEAKERS FRONT ? / 1 SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B PHONES MULTI... directly to the receiver to the instruction manual supplied with 5.1CH INPUT jacks. Refer to enjoy the sound of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. DVD player, Multichannel decoder, etc. 5.1 CH OUTPUT REAR FRONT CENTER WOOFER Required cords ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. DE545 and STR-SE501 only) AC power cord FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN ... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet CD player, tape deck, MD deck,...
...cords (not supplied) When connecting a cord, be sure to match the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks on the components. DE545 and STR-SE501 only) AC power cord FM 75Ω COAXIAL AM DIGITAL IN TV/SAT DVD/LD MONITOR CTRL A1 I I VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN ... AUX CD R REC OUT IN MD/TAPE R R AUDIO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN SUB IMPEDANCE TV/SAT DVD/LD VIDEO WOOFER SELECTOR REAR R L SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L AC OUTLET SWITCHED 120W/1A MAX AC 120V 60Hz OUTPUT LINE AC OUTLET b To a wall outlet CD player, tape deck, MD deck,...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... }] } Active sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) ] } Center speaker Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals *Additional pair of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup • Twist...
... }] } Active sub woofer Rear speaker (R) Rear speaker (L) ] } Center speaker Terminals for connecting the speakers Connect the To the Front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT A terminals *Additional pair of front speakers (8 or 4** ohm) SPEAKERS FRONT B terminals Rear speakers (8 ohm) SPEAKERS REAR terminals Center speaker (8 ohm) SPEAKERS CENTER terminals Active sub woofer SUB WOOFER AUDIO OUT jack * STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. ** See "Speaker impedance" on speaker system hookup • Twist...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of 8 ohms or higher if you turn off the receiver. 14 If this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only...) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. When you turn...
... and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of 8 ohms or higher if you turn off the receiver. 14 If this , make sure to take the following precautions when connecting the speakers. Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only...) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. When you turn...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the front speaker is set to "SMALL", the center and rear speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set all speakers should be placed...speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you have set to your room (etc.). For STR-SE501, the speaker..., select "LARGE". z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker Choose NORM. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3...
... the front speaker is set to "SMALL", the center and rear speakers are also automatically set to "SMALL" (unless previously set all speakers should be placed...speaker size and the sub woofer selection has been configurated as mentioned below. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you have set to your room (etc.). For STR-SE501, the speaker..., select "LARGE". z Normal speaker and Micro Satellite speaker Choose NORM. Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press SET UP. 3...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a..." if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to "SMALL". However, if the front speakers are using small speakers, you can use the bass/ treble to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, ...
... Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System p Center speaker size ( C ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect a large speaker that will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". Therefore, even when using a large speaker, but prefer not to have a..." if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to "SMALL". However, if the front speakers are using small speakers, you can use the bass/ treble to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... from other modes. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16). • Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be located behind the listening position, but presentation...
... from other modes. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from a distance equal to the front speaker distance (A on page 16). • Do not place the center speaker farther away from your listening position to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be located behind the listening position, but presentation...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the level. • To adjust the volume level of distance. Use +/- Also, the center speaker can not be output when the receiver is farther away. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not possible to turn off the test tone. on the supplied remote. However, it...tone cannot be set the center speaker farther away than the front speakers. z You can be set to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 19 For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual location of the speakers will create a fairly realistic ...
... the level. • To adjust the volume level of distance. Use +/- Also, the center speaker can not be output when the receiver is farther away. This is because incorrect speaker placement is not possible to turn off the test tone. on the supplied remote. However, it...tone cannot be set the center speaker farther away than the front speakers. z You can be set to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. 19 For example, setting the center speaker distance 3~6 feet (1~2 m) closer than the actual location of the speakers will create a fairly realistic ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and...
... + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver. 2 Press a function button to select a component (program source) that you connected (e.g., CD player or tape deck). 3 Turn on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that increasing the center and rear speaker levels produces a better blend between the front and center speakers and...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... Press to enter individual characters for preset stations and program sources (page 42). You can Speaker type Specify the type of speakers. (page 16) Speaker setup Specify the front, center, rear speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using the jog dial (wa). When you select... You can then make various settings using a sub woofer. (page 16) Speaker Distance Specify the front, center, and rear speaker distances. (page 18) 5.1CH video input Specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the 5....
... Press to enter individual characters for preset stations and program sources (page 42). You can Speaker type Specify the type of speakers. (page 16) Speaker setup Specify the front, center, rear speaker sizes, the rear speaker position, and whether or not you are using the jog dial (wa). When you select... You can then make various settings using a sub woofer. (page 16) Speaker Distance Specify the front, center, and rear speaker distances. (page 18) 5.1CH video input Specify the video input to be used with the audio signals from the 5....
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light.... 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the source signal is...
...Channel Surround Displays 1 2 3 4 56 7 7 8 a DIGITAL PRO LOGIC LCR L F E LS S RS OPT COAX adts D.RANGE TA NEWS INFO MONO STEREO MEMORY 9 q; 1 ; Lights up when Dolby Digital (AC-3) signals are input. See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light.... 9 Play back channel indicators The letters light up when the receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers are selected. 3 OPT Lights up when the source signal is...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 MULTI and V. In this case, sound is displayed. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. Notes • The receiver...DTS [2/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] DTS [3/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] DOLBY PROLOGIC PCM XX kHz*** Source sound and Output Channel Display All speakers present a DIGITAL C Rear speakers absent a DIGITAL C Center speaker absent a DIGITAL C Rear/center speakers absent a DIGITAL C C C C C dts dts dts dts L R L R L R L R L R...
...speakers, but output channel indicators for the rear speakers do not light. 32 MULTI and V. In this case, sound is displayed. When using music sound modes such as HALL or JAZZ CLUB with 2/0* or STEREO PCM format signals. (C. Notes • The receiver...DTS [2/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [3/2] DTS [3/2] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/0] DOLBY PROLOGIC PCM XX kHz*** Source sound and Output Channel Display All speakers present a DIGITAL C Rear speakers absent a DIGITAL C Center speaker absent a DIGITAL C Rear/center speakers absent a DIGITAL C C C C C dts dts dts dts L R L R L R L R L R...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... steps. • These settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 19). *Center level (CTR) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. • The level can also be adjusted in the overall mix between the front left and...channel signal are output from -10 dB to +6 dB. * The parameters can also be adjusted separately for each speaker. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are distributed to the other audio channels in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +6 dB. *Sub woofer ...
... steps. • These settings can be adjusted using the supplied remote. See "Adjusting the speaker volume" (page 19). *Center level (CTR) Initial setting : 0 dB Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. • The level can also be adjusted in the overall mix between the front left and...channel signal are output from -10 dB to +6 dB. * The parameters can also be adjusted separately for each speaker. However, the low frequency sounds of the front, center, or rear speakers are distributed to the other audio channels in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to +6 dB. *Sub woofer ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is lit. , The protective device on page 20 to help you 've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the receiver. , Make sure that the speakers and components are ...any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to verify that you've selected the correct component on the remote if the MUTING indicator is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Severe hum or noise is on the...
... , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is lit. , The protective device on page 20 to help you 've set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the receiver. , Make sure that the speakers and components are ...any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this troubleshooting guide to verify that you've selected the correct component on the remote if the MUTING indicator is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Severe hum or noise is on the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...sub woofer channel for deep bass is the third audio coding method to be developed by Sony. This format is also called "5.1" because the sub woofer channel is the generic name ... six channels in such a way that you should have one method of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you ... the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to realize...
...sub woofer channel for deep bass is the third audio coding method to be developed by Sony. This format is also called "5.1" because the sub woofer channel is the generic name ... six channels in such a way that you should have one method of rear speakers and a center speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you ... the surrounding space affect the way these sound elements in this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to realize...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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REAR HGT. SIDE or PL. HGT. HIGH S.W. SUB WOOFER L R (FRONT) XX.X FEET C (CENTER) XX.X FEET LS RS (REAR) XX.X FEET 5.1 V.IN [XXX] depends on sound mode (in 16 steps) 33 between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) -8 to +8 (in 1 increment ... SUB WOOFER LEVEL LFE MIX LEVEL dts LFE MIX LEVEL DYNAMIC RANGE COMP BASS TREBLE L R (FRONT) C (CENTER) LS RS (REAR) REAR PL. YES or S.W. SP (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP (for Micro Satellite speakers). (page 16) Additional Information 50 LOW or HGT. Press and light Press or to select Turn jog dial...
REAR HGT. SIDE or PL. HGT. HIGH S.W. SUB WOOFER L R (FRONT) XX.X FEET C (CENTER) XX.X FEET LS RS (REAR) XX.X FEET 5.1 V.IN [XXX] depends on sound mode (in 16 steps) 33 between -8 to +8 (in 1 increment steps) -8 to +8 (in 1 increment ... SUB WOOFER LEVEL LFE MIX LEVEL dts LFE MIX LEVEL DYNAMIC RANGE COMP BASS TREBLE L R (FRONT) C (CENTER) LS RS (REAR) REAR PL. YES or S.W. SP (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP (for Micro Satellite speakers). (page 16) Additional Information 50 LOW or HGT. Press and light Press or to select Turn jog dial...