System Configuration
At this point you may wish to adjust
the delay time settings, although it is
best to use the factory settings for initial
listening sessions. See the Advanced
Features section later in this manual for
information on delay settings.
The remaining item to be adjusted before
normal use of the AVR85 is adjustment
of the output levels. Correct adjustment
of these settings is critical to proper oper-
ation of the receiver in all surround
modes, and particularly when Dolby
Digital sources are being played.
15. To set the output levels press the
Select button j to call up the main
menu (see figure #1)if it is not already
on the screen, and then press the the ¤
button i until the on-screen cursor is
pointing to TEST TONE. Press Select
j to move to the TEST TONE menu.
16. When you press Select you will
immediately hear a test noise from the
front right speaker. The on-screen display
will change to a graphic representation
of each of the speakers in your room,
with one speaker position blinking (see
figure #5). That speaker is the one whose
level is being set.
Note: This procedure will only operate
if the AVR85 is in the PRO LOGIC, AC-
3, MOVIE or DOLBY 3 STEREO
modes. If the test tone cannot be selected,
check to see which surround mode is
indicated in the front panel display. If it is
not one of the modes mentioned above,
select one of the correct modes using the
Mode Selectors y, and then move
the cursor to test tone to restart the proce-
dure.
17. While seated in the primary listening
position, you should hear a test noise
signal from the left front speaker. You
may leave the volume setting where it is,
or raise it to an appropriate level using
the Speaker Adjust ⁄ or ¤ buttons
n on the remote. For a more precise
calibration, we recommend that you use
a sound pressure level meter.
18. Press the › button i on the
remote. Note that the sound should now
come from the Center Channel speaker,
and the icon for that speaker will flash
on the screen. Use the Speaker Adjust
⁄ or ¤ buttons n on the remote to
change the level of the test noise so that
it appears to be equal in level to the Front
Left speaker.
19. Press the › button again, and repeat
the procedure for the Front Right,
Surround Right, Surround Left and
Subwoofer channels. Each time, use the
Speaker Adjust ⁄ or ¤ buttons n
on the remote to change the volume level
so that all speakers match, and the ›
button i to move to the next channel.
Note: This test also serves as an oppor-
tunity to verify that all speakers are
properly connected. If the sound from a
speaker location does not match the
location shown on the video and front
panel displays, turn the AVR85 off and
check the speaker wiring to make certain
that the speaker is connected to the
correct output terminals.
20. When all speakers appear to have an
equal volume, press the ‹ button i
on the remote and then Select j to
complete the procedure.
Note: You may also check the output
levels at any time by pressing the Test
Tone button l. When the on-screen
display is also activated by pressing OSD
k, you will see the speaker icons and
level information superimposed on your
video screen. Follow the instructions in
steps 17 through 19 above to calibrate
the system, and press the Test Tone but-
ton l again to cancel the test.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have com-
pleted a basic setup and you are now
ready to enjoy the finest in home theater
and music listening enjoyment.
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