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P-2000 7.1 Channel Preamp/Processor/Tuner
Instruction Manual
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One type of compression is most useful for situations such as late night
viewing of programs with a wide dynamic range (like many action
movies) that might disturb others in your home. This function can
also be used to provide compression for program material that may
require enhancement of overall intelligibility (such as some older
soundtracks) because you will be able to make the quiet passages
louder without worrying about how loud the loud parts will be.
Another feature provided by this option is the necessary peak limit-
ing required to avoid signal overload when "down-mixing" functions
are selected.
The second variable provides additional peak limiting to allow overall
average program level to be increased by adding even more compres-
sion to the signal.
These two algorithms can provide sufcient overall gain reduction to
allow even wide dynamic range soundtracks with very soft parts and
very loud parts to maintain good audibility at low volume levels.
In most cases a minimum amount of dynamic range reduction is auto-
matically included in the bitstream to ensure safe down-mixing.
13. Use the < and > buttons to select a Dynamic Range option
you prefer for the Night setting.
NO COMP This option leaves the compression at 0% change.
DR COMP1 This option increases the compression by 25%.
DR COMP2 This option increases the compression by 50%.
DR COMP3 This option increases the compression by 75%.
DR COMP4 This option increases the compression by 100%.
Each option increases the amount of Dynamic Range compression
applied to the signal. Depending on your family, neighbors, circum-
stances, and the overall volume you wish to achieve, we recommend
you start with DR COMP1 or DR COMP2 as your initial setting. You
will have to experiment with program material and your personal
preferences to determine what is acceptable and best for you.
14. Press the button to select the Return to Main Menu
option.
15. Press the SELECT or MENU button to return to the Main Menu,
or press the MENU button twice to exit the menu system.
NOTE: Except for the input source and surround mode, the settings
chosen during this input setup process (Treble, Bass, Night Compres-
sion) are universal and apply to all sources. You will need to correctly
set each source to the appropriate input and select a default surround
mode for each source connected to your P-2000. Once you have
completed these selections, proceed to the next step: conguring your
loudspeaker setup and calibrating your system.
Speaker Conguration
You are now ready to congure the P-2000 for your particular loudspeaker
system. Before proceeding please read the following information carefully:
Speaker Placement
The best speaker placement for your particular room will depend on its size,
furnishings, seating arrangement, the acoustical properties of the space,
including wall type, coverings, and various other factors.
Due to the complex nature of these variables it is impossible to recommend
any one-size-ts-all placement. You may well have to experiment with vari-
ous placement options to determine the best conguration for your specic
situation. Please note that the conguration and placement of your speakers
is critical for creating the best possible surround sound effect.
Here are some basic recommendations you should consider when position-
ing your speakers.
Front left, center and right speakers:
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These speakers should be placed at the same relative height from the
oor. Most speakers sound best when located with the tweeter at ear
height when you’re seated. Typically, the further away from the back and
side walls the speakers are, the better they will sound.
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Insure that the speakers are aimed at the listener’s ears at the chosen
seating position.
Surround left and right speakers
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Place these speakers so that their height is approximately 1 meter
(3 feet) higher than that of the listener’s ears if feasible.
Surround back left and right speakers
These speakers are required for Surround EX, DTS-ES, DTS NEO:6, Cirrus
Extra Surround and 7 Stereo playback.
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Place these speakers behind the listener so that the angle between each
speaker and the listener is approximately 30 degrees.
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Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter (3 feet) higher than
that of the listener’s ears.
Note on dipole surround loudspeakers: Most dipole surround
speakers have an arrow or other marking which indicates their proper
orientation relative to your video display/screen. Dipoles placed on side
walls should have the arrows pointing forward. Dipoles placed on a
rear or back wall should have the arrows pointing towards each other
to achieve the correct acoustical image in the room.
Subwoofer
Subwoofer placement can frequently be a trial and error affair as bass energy
sets up “standing waves” in most every room. These standing waves can cause
areas with too much bass, areas with too little bass, and areas in between. You
may have to move the subwoofer and/or the prime listening area to improve
the bass response. A few inches can make a big difference. Be aware that every
surface you place the woofer close to (one wall, oor, two walls in a corner)
will increase the overall apparent bass in the room. But this can potentially
lead to boomy and muddy sounding bass.
When connecting any speakers, be sure to read the instruction manuals that
came with the product and check your power amplier’s instruction manual
for proper hook-up of the loudspeakers.
System Setup