ATI Amplifier Technologies ATP8700 - Manual (Page 22)

System Setup
IMPORTANT NOTE: YOU MUST PRESS THE AVC BUTTON
NEAR THE TOP IN ORDER TO ACTIVATE THE REMOTE
1. Press the MASTER POWER ON/OFF SWITCH on the unit’s
rear panel in until it latches. The STBY indicator on the
front panel will glow.
2. Select a button (such as DVD, VCR, or AUX) on the remote
control. The front-panel TFT display will illuminate.
To Initially Set Up the A/V PROCESSOR
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display
the Main Menu. The MAIN MENU appears on-screen:
4. Tuner and PAL/NTSC Settings
These settings are for the FM tuner OS video setting. Press
the number corresponding to your location for the tuner
setting. An “X” following the region indicates the current
setting. The “TV Setting” must be made according to your
location. NTSC for North America and PAL for most of Europe.
On-Screen Message On/Off
When you adjust the volume or select a different input, a
confirming text message appears on the screen of your video
monitor. You can deactivate this function for specific inputs if
you wish. The on-screen menu system will still function even
when on-screen messages are deactivated.
To Turn On-screen Messages On and Off:
1. From the MAIN MENU, select #8 STATUS DISPLAY.
2. Press SELECT to turn on-screen messages on and off for
that input. On screen messages will now be seen only on
the A/V PROCESSOR's TFT monitor.
Speaker Placement
The best speaker placement for your particular room will
depend on its size, furnishings, seating arrangement, and the
acoustical properties of the space (including room size, wall
type, coverings, and various other factors).
Due to the complex nature of these variables, it is impossible
to recommend any one-size-fits-all placement. You may have
to experiment with various placement options to determine
the best configuration for your specific situation. Please note
that proper configuration and placement of your speaker
systems is critical for achieving the best possible surround
sound reproduction.
Here are some basic recommendations you should consider
when positioning your speakers:
Front Left, Center and Right Speakers
■ These speakers should be placed at the same
relative height from the floor and a similar distance
from any walls. Most speakers sound best when
located with the tweeter at ear height when you’re
seated. Typically, the further away from the walls
the speakers are, the better they will sound.
■ Ensure that the speakers are aimed at the listener’s
ears within your chosen seating position.
Surround Left and Right Speakers
■ Place these speakers so that their height is
approximately 1 meter (3 feet) higher than that of
the listener’s ears, if feasible.
■ Place these speakers to the sides of, or slightly
behind, the primary listening position.
Surround back left and back right speakers
These speakers are required for Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx, and 7-Channel Stereo. They are also
desirable—though not required—for DTS Neo:6.
■ Place these speakers behind the listener so that the
angle between each speaker and the listener is
approximately 30 degrees.
■ Place these speakers so that their height is 1 meter
(3 feet) higher than that of the listener’s ears.
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. Be aware that every
surface you place the woofer close to (one wall, the floor, 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
manual(s) that came with the product and check your power
amplifier’s instruction manual for proper hook-up of the
loudspeaker systems.
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1 QUICK SETUP-SPEAKER SIZE
2 QUICK SETUP-SPEAKER DIST
3 INPUT ASSIGNMENT
4 PAL/NTSC SETTINGS
5 BASS TRIM
6 CALIBRATION OFF
7 COMPRESSION ON
8 STATUS DISPLAY NO
9 DVD AUDIO FULLRANGE NO
0 RESET TO DEFAULTS
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