Adjusting Speaker Output Levels; Using The Test Tone - Yamaha HTR5540OM Owner's Manual

ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

This section explains how to adjust speaker output levels
using the test tone generator. When this adjustment is
complete, the output level heard at the listening position
should be the same from each speaker. This is important
for best performance of the digital sound field processor,
and the various decoders (Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro
Logic, Dolby Pro Logic
Note
• Since this unit cannot enter the test mode while headphones are
connected to this unit, be sure to unplug the headphones from
the PHONES jack when using the test tone.

Using the test tone

Use the test tone to balance the output levels of the
speakers. The adjustment of each speaker output level
should be made at your listening position using the
remote control.
NATURAL SOUND AV RECEIVER
STANDBY
/ON
SILENT
STEREO PROGRAM TUNING MODE
MEMORY
EFFECT MAN'L/AUTO FM AUTO/MAN'L MONO
PHONES
LEVEL
–
3
TEST
1,4
MUTE
2
1
Press TEST to output the
test tone.
and DTS).
2
VOLUME
INPUT
INPUT M0DE 6CH INPUT
BASS TREBLE
FM/AM PRESET/TUNING PRESET/TUNING A/B/C/D/E
EDIT
– + – +
SET MENU
2
+
DSP
STEREO
EFFECT
VOLUME
TEST
2
Set the BASS and TREBLE controls on the
front panel to the center position and adjust
the volume of this unit so you can hear the
test tone.
The test tone is heard (in order) from the main left
speaker, center speaker, main right speaker, rear right
speaker, rear left speaker, and the subwoofer. The
tone is produced for 2.5 seconds from each speaker.
VOLUME
BASS TREBLE
+ +
– –
Front panel
LEFT
CENTER
*
SUBWOOFER
L SUR.
* Subwoofer test tone is output after the rear left
speaker (LEFT SURROUND).
The front panel display shows which speaker is
outputting the test tone.
Note
• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set this
unit to standby mode and check the speaker connections.
or
VOLUME
Remote control
RIGHT
R SUR.
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