Adjusting The Equalizer - Sony STR-GA9ESG Operating Instructions Manual

Using Surround Sound
Adjusting the speaker volume
The test tone feature lets you set the volume of your
speakers to the same level. (If all of your speakers have
equal performance, you don't have to adjust the
speaker volume.)
Using the remote lets you adjust the volume level from
your listening position.
1
Click TEST.
The tone is emitted from each speaker
sequentially. The speaker emitting the test tone is
shown in red on the TV screen.
CENTER
REAR
RETURN
2
Adjust the volume levels so that you hear the test
tone from each speaker at the same volume level
when you are in your listening position:
• To adjust the volume between the front right
and front left speakers, use the BALANCE
control on the front of the receiver.
• To adjust the level of center speaker, click
CENTER + or –.
• To adjust the level of rear speakers, click REAR
+ or –.
3
Click TEST to turn off the test tone.
You can adjust all speakers at one time
Use MASTER VOL on the front of the receiver.
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SURROUND EDIT
0 dB
+
–
TEST
+
VOL
– +
–
0 dB
STANDARD
EXIT
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by
delaying the output from the rear speakers (delay
time). You can adjust the delay time in 0.1 ms steps
within the range of 15 to 30 ms. For example, if you've
placed the rear speakers in a large room or apart from
your listening position, set the delay time shorter.
1
Start playing a program source encoded with
Dolby surround sound.
2
Click DELAY.
SURROUND EDIT
CENTER 0 dB
REAR 0 dB
RETURN STANDARD
3
Click SHORT or LONG to adjust the delay time.
SURROUND EDIT
TIME : 20. 0ms
15 30
RETURN STANDARD
To return to the main menu
Click EXIT.
To go to the previous menu
Click RETURN.
To reset the current sound field to the original
factory settings
Click STANDARD.

Adjusting the equalizer

You can adjust the tone of the speakers.
Follow the procedure described in "Adjusting the
equalizer" on page 33.
DELAY
+
–
+
VOL
– +
–
EXIT
DELAY
LONG
SHORT
EXIT