Set Distance Menu; Set Levels - PROCEED Audio Video Preamplifier Manual

set distance menu

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By now you should be quite comfortable navigating the AVP menus, so we will
simplify the "how-to" explanations. If you are coming directly to this portion of
the manual without having read the previous sections, please review those sec-
tions before proceeding. They contain important information you need to know
about, in addition to detailing the menu navigation system. Try starting at Using
the Menu System.
1 ENTER THE SET DISTANCE MENU
Y ou will see a screen which should look something like the following:
(If you prefer to use the metric system, move down to
from to
english metric
preference. Also, if you are using the aux channels as sides, you will also be
given the opportunity to define their distances.)
2 MEASURE THE DISTANCE FROM EACH SPEAKER TO THE MAIN LISTENING
POSITION IN TURN; ENTER THESE DISTANCES INTO THE TABLE DISPLAYED
ON SCREEN
Using a tape measure, measure these distances to the nearest 0.5 feet (or
0.2 meters). Use the
needed; each as you go along.
enter
3 MAKE A NOTE OF THESE SETTINGS UNDER "YOUR SYSTEM SETTINGS" IN
THE BACK OF THIS MANUAL
Having these settings handy will prove helpful should anyone ever tamper
with your careful calibrations. Of course, you should re-calibrate the system
if you move the speakers or listening position significantly .
4 SAVE ALL YOUR CHANGES AND RETURN TO THE SET SPEAKERS MENU
Once you have each channel adjusted properly , press
menu so you can continue the initial setup of your system.
set speakers
The AVP incorporates level controls for each channel. These allow you to com-
pensate for differences in amplifier and speaker sensitivities, and for placement
variations in different rooms. These adjustments are essential for reproduc-
ing proper soundstaging and image localization. Fortunately , they are nor-
mally a onetime adjustment during setup, and only need to be revisited if ampli-
fiers or speakers change.
The simplest and best way to adjust the output level controls is by using an
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter and the internal test tone generator. The goal is
to set the volume at the primary listening position to read 75 dB SPL (C-weight-
ing, slow response mode) from each speaker in sequence, using the individual
SET DISTANCE
LEFT: 10.0 ft
CENTER: 10.0 ft
RIGHT: 10.0 ft
R. REAR: 10.0 ft
L. REAR: 10.0 ft
SUB: 10.0 ft
UNITS: ENGLISH
. The rest of the screen will then update to suit your
volume ±
buttons to move the values up or down as
and toggle it
units:
menu to return to the