Sony SDP-EP9ES Operating Instructions Manual page 18

Processor Operations
Menu mode selection
Initial setting is : MENU MODE [BASIC]
Lets you choose between the basic or the expand menu
mode:
• The basic menu mode (BASIC) lets you make general
adjustments to the sound fields and adjust the tone of all
the speakers simultaneously.
• The expanded menu mode (EXPAND) lets you make
precise individual adjustments to the equalization and low
cut frequency of the front, center, and rear speakers, and
determine the default settings for the digital inputs.
Note
If you switch from EXPAND mode to BASIC mode, the
adjustments made in the EXPAND mode are retained.
However, if you adjust parameters from the same menu in
the BASIC mode, those settings change accordingly.
For example, when you switch to the basic mode, the
individual tone controls for each speaker (in the
EQUALIZER menu) are preserved. However, a single
adjustment to the general tone controls (in the SURROUND
menu) sets all speaker equalizations to the front speaker
settings.
Even if you plan on making individual adjustments
using the EQUALIZER menu,
We recommend that you start by using the tone controls
in the basic menu mode and then make further
refinements by switching to the expand mode and using
the equalizer.
Digital input trim adjustment •Expand mode only•
Initial setting is : INPUT TRIM 0dB
Different components often have a different line levels. In
such cases you can adjust the line level at each of the digital
inputs. Settings are stored independently for each input.
Digital input mode •Expand mode only•
Initial setting is : DECODE MODE [AUTO]
Lets you specify the type of signal to be input to the
currently digital input jack (AC-3 RF or DIGITAL 1~4).
Settings are stored independently for each input.
• AUTO : This unit automatically switches between Dolby
Digital (AC-3) and PCM.
• AC-3 : All input signals are treated as Dolby Digital (AC-
3) signals. If a PCM signal is input to a jack set to AC-3, no
sound will be heard.
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SP. SETUP menu
The speaker setup menu contains parameters that
allow you to set the type and size of the speakers in
your system. This information is essential for
production of realistic surround sound. The settings
available in this menu can also be accessed by pressing
SET UP (see "Speaker Set Up" on page 8 for details).
Front speaker size
Initial setting is : FRONT SP [LARGE]
See page 8.
Center speaker size
Initial setting is : CENTER SP [LARGE]
See page 8.
Rear speaker size
Initial setting is : REAR SP [LARGE]
See page 8.
Rear speaker position
Initial setting is : REAR SP [SIDE]
See page 8.
Sub woofer selection
Initial setting is : SUB WOOFER [ YES ]
See page 8.
Front speaker distance
Initial setting is : FRONT 5.0 meter/16 feet *
See page 8.
Center speaker distance
Initial setting is : CENTER 5.0 meter/16 feet *
See page 8.
Rear speaker distance
Initial setting is : REAR 3.5 meter/11 feet *
See page 8.
* USA and Canadian models only
You can switch the units (meter˜feet) by using the distance
unit parameter in the CUSTOMIZE menu. For details
about the menu mode, see page 15.
For details about the distance unit parameter, see page 17.