Sherwood Newcastle R-956 Operation Instructions Manual page 21

Adjusting each channel level using test tones
In the surround modes only other than the
TruSurround mode, the volume level of each
channel can be adjusted using the test tone function.
Note: When 6.1 CH DIRECT is selected as an input
source, the test tone function is not abailable.
Engage the test tone
mode by pressing the
1 0
TEST TONE button on
the remote control.
The test tone will cycle from channel to channel and will
be heard from each speaker for 2 seconds as follows:
Front Left Center Front Right
SUBwoofer Rear Left
Speakers set to "N" are not available and will not be
heard.
In Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic mode,
adjusting delay time of the speakers
In the Dolby Digital mode, the optimum performance of
your system occurs when the sound from all five speakers
arrives at your primary listening position at the same time.
If all speakers are equidistant from the main listening
position, set the following delay.
(Front) center delay time: 0 mS, Rear delay time: 0 mS
If the (front) center speaker is closer to your prime
listening position than the average distance to the left and
right main speakers add 1 mS of (front) center channel
delay for each foot of difference. The maximum is 5 mS.
If the surround speakers are closer to your main listening
position than the main left and right speakers add 5 mS
of surround channel delay for each 5 feet of difference.
The maximum is 15 mS.
In Dolby Pro Logic mode, rear channel delay can be
adjusted to add spaciousness to the presentation and to
minimize any sibilant leakage into the surround channels.
If the surround speakers are the same distance from your
primary listening position as your main left and right front
speakers, set the Rear Delay time at 15 mS.
If the surround speakers are closer to your main listening
position than the main left and right speakers, your receiver
allows you to optimize the arrival time of the sound from
your speakers. This can help focus the audio image and add
enjoyment to your home theater experience.
Measure the distance from the prime listening position to
each of the speakers to the nearest foot.
Add 5 mS of surround channel delay for each 5 feet of
difference. The maximum is 30 mS.
1 1
PWR
AUD AUD CD DVD AUX
SAT SAT TV VCR CBL
1 2 3
4 5 6
1 2
7 8 9
0
MUTE CH SEL
P.SCAN
T.TONE
SLEEP
VOL VOL CH LEVL
T.TONE
D.TIME D.ADJ
ENTER
OSD
AUTO STEREO
DSP MODE 6.1CH IN
PHONO CD TUNER TAPE MON
T2 MON VID SEL VID 2 VID 3
VID 4 VID 4 AUX ROOM 2 SYS DISP
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Rear Right
1 3
The current delay time will be displayed for 5 seconds.
In the Dolby Digital mode, only, the (front) center
delay is adjustable and the corresponding delay time is
also displayed.
1 4
Each time this button is pressed, the delay time
changes in regular steps.
If the delay time disappears, please start again from
step 13.
1 5
In the 6.1 CH Surround mode while playing the Dolby
Digital program source encoded into multichannel
format only, the delay time can be adjusted, too.
2 1
Perform the adjustments in steps 7 to 9
in "Adjusting each channel level" until
the sound from each speaker is perceived
to be equally loud.
Cancel the test tone function.
PWR
AUD AUD CD DVD AUX
SAT SAT TV VCR CBL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
MUTE CH SEL
P.SCAN
T.TONE
SLEEP
VOL VOL CH LEVL
T.TONE
D.TIME D.ADJ
ENTER
OSD
AUTO STEREO
DSP MODE 6.1CH IN
PHONO CD TUNER TAPE MON
T2 MON VID SEL VID 2 VID 3
VID 4 VID 4 AUX ROOM 2 SYS DISP
HOME THEATER MASTER
RNC-30
Check the current
delay time.
D.TIME
PWR
Adjust the delay time.
AUD AUD CD DVD AUX
SAT SAT TV VCR CBL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MUTE 0 CH SEL
P.SCAN
SLEEP
VOL VOL CH LEVL
T.TONE
D.TIME D.ADJ
ENTER
OSD
AUTO STEREO
DSP MODE 6.1CH IN
PHONO CD TUNER TAPE MON
T2 MON VID SEL VID 2 VID 3
VID 4 VID 4 AUX ROOM 2 SYS DISP
HOME THEATER MASTER
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In Dolby Digital mode, please repeat the
above steps 13 and 14 to adjust the rear
delay time.
PWR
AUD AUD CD DVD AUX
SAT SAT TV VCR CBL
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
MUTE 0 CH SEL
P.SCAN
SLEEP
VOL VOL CH LEVL
T.TONE
D.TIME D.ADJ
ENTER
OSD
AUTO STEREO
DSP MODE 6.1CH IN
PHONO CD TUNER TAPE MON
T2 MON VID SEL VID 2 VID 3
VID 4 VID 4 AUX ROOM 2 SYS DISP
HOME THEATER MASTER
RNC-30
D.ADJ