Sony SCD-C555ES Operating Instructions Manual page 26

Listening to a Multi-channel Super Audio CD
Adjusting the output level balance of
each speaker
You can adjust following items with the Multi-channel
management function:
CNTR BALANCE
The relative output level balance between the front
speakers (FRONT L/R) and the center speaker (CENTER)
SURR BALANCE
The relative output level balance between the front
speakers (FRONT L/R) and the surround speakers (SURR
L/R)
SW BALANCE
The relative output level balance between the front
speakers (FRONT L/R) and the sub woofer (SUB
WOOFER)
Note
Some adjustment may not work depending on the Multi-channel
playback mode that you selected.
Adjusting the output level balance on the front
panel of the player
You can adjust the output level balance of each speaker
while listening during playback. You can also adjust while
listening to the test tone during stop mode.
1
Press MENU.
2
Turn l AMS L until "LEVEL ADJUST" appears
in the display.
3
Press l AMS L.
During playback, go to Step 6.
4
Turn l AMS L until "TONE ON" appears in the
display.
5
Press l AMS L.
The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence
with the speaker type appearing in the display.
6
Turn l AMS L until the desired item appears
in the display.
Select the item from "CNTR BALANCE," "SURR
BALANCE," or "SW BALANCE."
Note
When you set the Sub woofer to "––" in the Multi-channel
playback mode (page 25), "SW BALANCE" does not appear.
Similarly, "CNTR BALANCE" or "SURR BALANCE" does
not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to "––."
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7
Press l AMS L.
The balance adjustment display appears.
In stop mode, the test tone is output from the selected
speaker.
Example: When you select "SURR BALANCE"
during stop mode, the test tone is output
from the front speakers and surround
speakers.
ALL DISCS
1 2 3
F R T : _ _ _ _ _ : S U R R
8
Turn l AMS L to adjust the output level.
ALL DISCS
1 2 3
F R T : _ _ _ _ _ : S U R R
9
Press l AMS L.
The player status returns to Step 6.
Repeat Step 6 through 9 for more adjustments.
10
Press MENU after you finish adjusting.
The display returns to the normal display.
Adjusting the output level from the remote Z
You can adjust the output level of each speaker from the
listening position by using the supplied remote.
1
Press LEVEL ADJ during playback or stop mode.
During playback, go to Step 4.
2
Press ./> repeatedly until "TONE ON"
appears in the display.
3
Press ENTER.
The test tone issues from the speakers in sequence
with the speaker type appearing in the display.
4
Press ./> repeatedly until the desired item
appears in the display.
Select the item from "CNTR BALANCE," "SURR
BALANCE," or "SW BALANCE."
Note
When you set the Sub woofer to "––" in the Multi-channel
playback mode (page 25), "SW BALANCE" does not appear.
Similarly, "CNTR BALANCE" or "SURR BALANCE" does
not appear when you set the corresponding speaker to "––."
CD1
4 5
MULTI 5.1CH
S A C D
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
CD1
4 5 MULTI 5.1CH
S A C D
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10