The setup menu, Levels calibration – Lexicon SDP-40 User Manual

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The SETUP Menu

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LEVELS CALIBRATION

Properly calibrated output levels are critical. Setting output levels is
a simple procedure using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter. This
device measures the relative loudness of the speakers so that
output levels can be calibrated accurately. An SPL meter can be
purchased at Radio Shack (catalog no. 33-2050).

To ensure the most accurate calibration levels:

Eliminate extraneous noises in the listening space, such as
conversation, air conditioners, and sounds that filter in from
open doors and windows.

Remove objects (including people) that obstruct the
line-of-sight path between the SPL meter and the speaker
being measured.

Measure output levels from the primary listening position,
placing the SPL meter at the approximate spot where the
listener’s head will be during listening.

INTERNAL NOISE TEST

Selecting either INTERNAL NOISE TEST or DACS CALIBRATION
accesses the SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu
(pictured above). When INTERNAL NOISE
TEST is selected, a cautionary message
(pictured at the right) will appear on the
screen. This serves as a reminder that the INTERNAL NOISE TEST
generates loud calibration noises. When the message appears,
press the right MENU arrow to proceed to the SPEAKER LEVEL
ADJUST menu. Press the left MENU arrow to return to the LEVELS
CALIBRATION menu.

As the INTERNAL NOISE TEST is conducted, a noise signal will
move from output to output following the order on the SPEAKER

INTERNAL NOISE

!CAUTION!

HIGH AUDIO LEVELS

LEVELS CALIBRATION

INTERNAL NOISE TEST
DACS CALIBRATION

SUB LIMITERS

SPEAKER SETUP

CUSTOM SETUP
SYNTHESIS 7CH SETUP
SPEAKER DISTANCES

LEVELS CALIBRATION

SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST

FRONT LEFT

+0.0dB

CENTER

+0.0dB

FRONT RIGHT

+0.0dB

SIDE RIGHT

+0.0dB

REAR RIGHT

+0.0dB

REAR LEFT

+0.0dB

SIDE LEFT

+0.0dB

SUB (MONO) *

+0.0dB

SUB RIGHT

+0.0dB

LFE SUB

+0.0dB

SETUP

INPUTS

SPEAKERS

REAR PANEL CONFIG
DISPLAYS
VOLUME CONTROLS
TRIGGERS
LOCK OPTIONS

MAIN MENU

MODE ADJUST
AUDIO CONTROLS

SETUP

0.0dB

M
SUB

L

0.0dB

C

0.0dB

R

0.0dB

SR

0.0dB

0.0dB

SL

0.0dB

RR

0.0dB

RL

Note:

Front panel and remote control buttons - except the MENU
button and MENU arrows - will not function while the
SPEAKER LEVEL ADJUST menu is selected. All buttons will
regain functionality when the menu is exited.

SETUP

SPEAKERS

LEVELS CALIBRATION

When SUB L/R is set to
STERE0 or NONE (see page
3-22), the SUB MONO
parameter will appear as
SUB LEFT.

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