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 connecting...
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 connecting...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...audio) INPUT 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 VIDEO IN... 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 ...SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. If you are on the components. z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also ...
...audio) INPUT 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 VIDEO IN... 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 ...SAT AUDIO IN jacks on the receiver. If you are on the components. z When using the S-video jacks instead of the video jacks (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Your monitor must also ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker...be sure to set to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD ...((CCOOAAXXIIAALL)) ?/1 or ((OOPPTTIICCAALL)) SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B... SOUND FIELD A. The receiver may not operate correctly...etc.) to the receiver's digital input ...** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. It is set INPUT MODE (3 on the receiver are required. FM 75...IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT...SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L ...
...speakers (two front speakers, two rear speakers, and a center speaker...be sure to set to the receiver's OPTICAL or COAXIAL DVD/LD ...((CCOOAAXXIIAALL)) ?/1 or ((OOPPTTIICCAALL)) SPEAKERS R ON r OFF A B... SOUND FIELD A. The receiver may not operate correctly...etc.) to the receiver's digital input ...** STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only. It is set INPUT MODE (3 on the receiver are required. FM 75...IN VIDEO OUT ANTENNA L OPTICAL OPTICAL COAXIAL L L CENTER S-VIDEO IN L S-VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT FRONT...SPEAKERS CENTER B FRONT A R L R L R L R L R L ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player is also equipped...
... level of the DVD player's multi channel decoder. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE MUTING BASS BOOST TONE SPEAKERS REAR/CENTER SUB WOOFER Note See page 13 for details on speaker system hookup. Alternatively, the 5.1CH INPUT jacks can connect them directly to the receiver to enjoy the sound of your DVD player is also equipped...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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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 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 ... 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,...
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 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 ... 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,...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... the receiver. SA-VE230) to avoid excessive output on the speakers. • You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. Notes on speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends 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...
... the receiver. SA-VE230) to avoid excessive output on the speakers. • You can also connect Micro Satellite Speaker (e.g. Notes on speaker system hookup • Twist the stripped ends 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...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. For details on the receiver, the volume ...Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another speaker terminal. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with your speaker...
...the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals must have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms or higher (regardless of the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR). To prevent this happens, check the speaker connection again. For details on the receiver, the volume ...Speaker impedance (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR for the front speakers as indicated in the table below. Hooking Up and Setting Up the Speaker System Speaker System Hookup To avoid short-circuiting the speakers Short-circuiting of another speaker terminal. Note Be sure to connect front speakers with your speaker...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... choose MICRO SP. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you B A A 45° C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. SP, you can place the rear speakers either behind you connect large speakers that follow. However, if you...
... choose MICRO SP. x Front speaker size ( L R ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you B A A 45° C C 90° 20° Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from the listening position than the front speakers. SP, you can place the rear speakers either behind you connect large speakers that follow. However, if you...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...Refer to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of the center channel will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The sound of the Digital...to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that channel. When the bass is lower than ...
...Refer to the following Dolby Pro Logic modes *1 NORMAL *2 PHANTOM *3 3 STEREO z About speaker sizes (LARGE and SMALL) Internally, the LARGE and SMALL settings for proper implementation of the center channel will effectively reproduce bass frequencies, select "LARGE". The sound of the Digital...to activate the bass redirection circuitry and output the center channel bass frequencies from the front speakers.*2 p Rear speaker size ( LS RS ) Initial setting : LARGE (STR-DE545/DE445) SMALL (STR-SE501) • If you connect large speakers that channel. When the bass is lower than ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from your listening position than the front speakers. If you are not placed an equal distance from your listening position to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly ...the effect each listening environment has many variables, such as possible. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set to "NO". x Center speaker distance (CENTER) Initial setting : 16 feet Set the distance from your listening environment. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking...
...in 1 foot (0.1 meter) steps from your listening position than the front speakers. If you are not placed an equal distance from your listening position to the center speaker. • Center speaker distance can be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly ...the effect each listening environment has many variables, such as possible. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is set to "NO". x Center speaker distance (CENTER) Initial setting : 16 feet Set the distance from your listening environment. Multi Channel Surround Setup Hooking...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...• To adjust the volume level of each speaker sounds the same when you are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. However, it a try! Also, the center speaker can be output when the receiver is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound.... your listening position to adjust the volume of the center speaker, press MENU to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote to adjust the level. • To adjust the volume level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to 5.1CH INPUT....
...• To adjust the volume level of each speaker sounds the same when you are too close, setting the rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than 15 feet (4.5 meters) closer. However, it a try! Also, the center speaker can be output when the receiver is not conducive to enjoy the surround sound.... your listening position to adjust the volume of the center speaker, press MENU to turn on the receiver. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote to adjust the level. • To adjust the volume level of all speakers at 800 Hz for easier speaker volume adjustment. 1 Press ?/1 to 5.1CH INPUT....
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...MODE I - z When setting the volume levels for each speaker Let's assume that both the receiver and all of the center speaker about 1 dB, and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is not set to VOL MIN by ... components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that the connections were made via the front panel using the... SOUND FIELD A. This is output, the receiver switches to turn off the indicator. 20 In other words, in the following to correct the problem. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ...
...MODE I - z When setting the volume levels for each speaker Let's assume that both the receiver and all of the center speaker about 1 dB, and the rear speakers about 1~2 dB is not set to VOL MIN by ... components are turned on. , Check that the volume level on page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Check that the connections were made via the front panel using the... SOUND FIELD A. This is output, the receiver switches to turn off the indicator. 20 In other words, in the following to correct the problem. TUNING + MEMORY FM/AM FM MODE BASS MUTING BOOST TONE 1 Press ...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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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 5.1CH INPUT jacks. (...setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (w;) to select any 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). You can Speaker type Specify the type of the following indications. wf ENTER button Press...
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 5.1CH INPUT jacks. (...setup mode, then use the cursor buttons (w;) to select any 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). You can Speaker type Specify the type of the following indications. wf ENTER button Press...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...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 ; See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when the source signal is NOT set...receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in radio stations, etc. DIGITAL This indicator lights up when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers...
...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 ; See page 35 to adjust the dynamic range compression. 8 Tuner indicators These indicators light up when the source signal is NOT set...receiver applies Pro Logic processing to two channel signals in radio stations, etc. DIGITAL This indicator lights up when a sound field other than 2 CHANNEL is selected and the receiver is decoding signals recorded in the Dolby Digital (AC-3) format.* * However, this indicator does not light if the center and rear speakers...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... [3/1] DTS [3/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] 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 dts a DIGITAL L C R L R ...the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). The following movie sound modes with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates...STEREO PCM format signals. (C.
... [3/1] DTS [3/1] DOLBY DIGITAL [2/2] 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 dts a DIGITAL L C R L R ...the receiver adds reverberation based on the speakers settings). The following movie sound modes with standard audio formats e.g., PCM, the receiver creates...STEREO PCM format signals. (C.
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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... lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without affecting the level of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from -10 dB to +6 dB. * The parameters can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from the sub woofer according to the settings... setting : balance Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without affecting the level of the center speaker. • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to 0 dB, approximately the same amounts of the LFE channel from the...
... lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without affecting the level of the front, center, or rear speakers are output from -10 dB to +6 dB. * The parameters can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from the sub woofer according to the settings... setting : balance Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the sub woofer without affecting the level of the center speaker. • The level can be adjusted in 1 dB steps from -10 dB to 0 dB, approximately the same amounts of the LFE channel from the...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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..." (see pages 28 - 30). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the...set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on (press SOUND FIELD - Also, see page 17). Should any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this...
..." (see pages 28 - 30). , Adjust the speaker volume (see page 19). , Make sure the center speaker size parameter is set or fluorescent light. , Move your nearest Sony dealer. Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol. Turn off the receiver, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the...set the SPEAKERS selector correctly (see page 23). (STR-DE545 and STR-SE501 only) , Press MUTING on the remote if the MUTING indicator is lit. , The protective device on (press SOUND FIELD - Also, see page 17). Should any of the following difficulties while using the receiver, use this...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...channel for deep bass is the third audio coding method to be developed by Sony. Additional Information 49 Surround sound combines these three sound elements are processed digitally, ... 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...-3" comes from rear speakers Direct sound Level Early reflections Reverberation Early reflection time Time Dolby Digital (AC-3) This sound format for the enjoyment of rear speakers and a center speaker. Dolby Pro Logic...
...channel for deep bass is the third audio coding method to be developed by Sony. Additional Information 49 Surround sound combines these three sound elements are processed digitally, ... 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...-3" comes from rear speakers Direct sound Level Early reflections Reverberation Early reflection time Time Dolby Digital (AC-3) This sound format for the enjoyment of rear speakers and a center speaker. Dolby Pro Logic...
Operating Instructions (Receiver)
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...) LARGE or SMALL 16 LARGE, SMALL, or NO LARGE, SMALL, or NO PL. YES or S.W. HGT. LOW or HGT. 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 ...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. SIDE or PL. SP (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP (for Micro Satellite speakers). (page 16) Additional Information 50 BEHD. NO between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0 ...
...) LARGE or SMALL 16 LARGE, SMALL, or NO LARGE, SMALL, or NO PL. YES or S.W. HGT. LOW or HGT. 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 ...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. SIDE or PL. SP (for normal speakers) or MICRO SP (for Micro Satellite speakers). (page 16) Additional Information 50 BEHD. NO between 3 feet (1.0 meters) and 40 feet (12.0 ...