System Configuration
certain that each speaker is connected to thethe video screen and in the Main Informationspeakers, or if you wish to change a setting to
correct output terminal.Display W. As an added assist, while the testbetter reflect your listening taste, simply follow
noise is circulating, the proper channel positionthe instructions for changing the settings for
After checking for speaker placement, let thewill also be indicated in the Speaker/Channelthat parameter as shown in this section.
test noise circulate again, and listen to seeIndicators P by a blinking letter within the
which channels sound louder than the others.correct channel.Having completed the setup and configuration
Using the front left speaker as a reference,process for your AVR 7000, you are about
press the �/� buttons j 29 on the remoteTo adjust the output level, press the Selectorto experience the finest in music and home
to bring all speakers to the same volume level.buttons on the front panel 5 or the �/U but-theater listening. Enjoy!
Note that when one of the �/� buttons istons g until the desired level is shown in the
pushed, the test noise circulation will pause display or on screen. Once the buttons are
on the channel being adjusted to give you timereleased, the test noise will begin to circulate
to make the adjustment. When you release again in five seconds.
the button, the circulation will resume after five
seconds.When all channels have the same output level,
press the Test Tone Selector 26/e button
Continue to adjust the individual speakers untilagain to complete the process.
they all have the same volume. Note that
adjustments should be made with the �/�Note: Output level adjustment is not available
buttons j 29 on the remote only, NOT thefor the VMAx or Surround Off mode.
main volume controls. If you are using a sound
pressure level (SPL) meter for precise levelAdditional Input Adjustments
adjustment, set the volume so that the meterAfter one input has been adjusted for surround
reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.mode, digital input (if any), speaker type, and
output levels, go back to the INPUT
NOTE: The subwoofer output level is notSETUP line on the main AUDIO
adjustable using the test tone. To change theSETUP menu and enter the settings for each
subwoofer level, follow the steps for Outputinput that you will use. In most cases, only the
Level Trim Adjustment on page 29.digital input and surround mode will be differ-
ent from one input to the next, while the
When all channels have an equal volume level,speaker type, crossover frequency, night mode
the adjustment is complete. To exit this menu,and output level settings will usually be the
press the �/U buttons g until the on-screensame and may be quickly entered by entering
�cursor is next to the RETURNTOthe same data used for the original input.
MENU line, and then press the Set button
i to return to the main AUDIO SETUPOnce the settings outlined on the previous
menu.pages have been made, the AVR 7000 is ready
for operation. While there are some additional
The output levels may also be adjusted at anysettings to be made, these are best done after
time using the discrete buttons and semi-OSDyou have had an opportunity to listen to a vari-
system. To adjust the output levels in this fash-ety of sources and different kinds of program
ion, press the Test Tone Selector 26/e.Asmaterial. These advanced settings are described
soon as the button is pressed, the test tone willin the following pages of this manual. In addi-
begin to circulate as indicated earlier. The cor-tion, any of the settings made in the initial con-
rect channel from which the test noise shouldfiguration of the unit may be changed at any
be heard will be shown in the lower third oftime. As you add new or different sources or
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ACEC
HARMAN KARDON
