JBL DCR600 II Owner's Manual

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Configuring the DCR600II Receiver38Once the speakers have been placed in theroom and connected, the remaining steps in thesetup process are to calibrate the output levelsand set the delay times used by the surroundsound processor.The DCR600II features an advanced memorysystem that enables you to establish differentconfigurations for the speaker configuration,surround mode, delay times and output levelsfor each input source. This flexibility enablesyou to custom-tailor the way in which you listento each source and have the DCR600II memorizethose settings. This means, for example, thatyou may use different output levels or trims fordifferent sources, or set different speaker con-figurations with the resultant changes to thebass management system. Once these settingsare made, they will automatically be recalledwhenever you select that input.The factory default settings for the DCR600IIhave all inputs (except DVD) configured for ananalog source, and stereo as the surroundmode. Before using the unit, you will probablywant to change the settings for most inputs sothat they are properly configured to reflect theuse of digital or analog inputs, and the surroundmode specifics. Remember that since theDCR600II memorizes the settings for each inputindividually, you will need to make these adjust-ments for each input used. However, once theyare made, further adjustment is only requiredwhen system components are changed.Once you have completed the settings for thefirst input, many settings may be duplicated forthe remaining inputs. Remember that once thesettings are made for one input, they must bemade for all other input sources in your system.Memory BackupThis product is equipped with a memory backupsystem that preserves the system configurationinformation and tuner presets if the unit is acci-dentally unplugged or subjected to a power out-age. This memory will last for approximatelytwo weeks, after which time all informationmust be reentered.Configuring the SpeakersThe following instructions are to be followed onlyif the DCR600II is NOT used with JBL SCS135P,or if speaker settings have been accidentlyaltered from the default settings, which areSMALLfor all positions with the subwoofer setto SUB L/R+LFE. Otherwise, go to theoutput level adjustments section on page 39. Foreach of these settings use the LARGE settingif the speakers for a particular position are tra-ditional full-range loudspeakers that are capableof reproducing sounds below 100Hz. Use theSMALL setting for smaller, frequency-limitedsatellite speakers that do not reproduce soundsbelow 100Hz. Note that when “Small” speakersare used, a subwoofer is required to reproducelow-frequency sounds. Remember that the“Large” and “Small” descriptions do not refer tothe actual physical size of the speakers, buttheir ability to reproduce low-frequency sounds.If you are in doubt as to which categorydescribes your speakers, consult the specifica-tions in the speakers’ owner’s manual, or askyour dealer.With the DCR600II turned on, follow these stepsto configure the speakers:1. Put the DCR600II in the Dolby Pro Logic IImode by pressing the Surround ModeSelector 7 on the front panel or by pressingthe Surround Mode Selector t on theremote, until DOLBY PRO LOGIC II –MOVIES appears in the Main Infor-mation Display U and the PRO LOGIC IIIndicator F lights.2. Press the Speaker Button Ô on the frontpanel. The words FNT SPEAKER willappear in the Main Information Display U.3. Press the Set Button ^.4. Press the Selector Buttons 5 on the frontpanel until either LARGE or SMALLappears, matching the type of speakers youhave at the front-left and front-right positions,as described by the definitions shown in thepreceding section.When SMALL is selected, low-frequencysounds will be sent to the subwoofer outputonly. Note that if you choose this option, andthere is no subwoofer connected, you will nothear any low-frequency sounds from the frontchannels.When LARGE is selected, a full-rangeoutput will be sent to the front-left andfront-right outputs, and NO low-frequencysignals will be sent to the subwoofer output.5. When you have completed your selection forthe front channel, press the Set Button ^,and then press the Selector Buttons 5 onthe front panel to change the display toCEN SPEAKER.6. Press the Set Button ^ again, and use theSelector Buttons 5 on the front panel, toselect the option that best describes your sys-tem, based on the speaker definitions shownin the preceding section.When CEN SMALL is selected, low-frequency center-channel sounds will be sentto the subwoofer output only. Note that if youchoose this option and there is no subwooferconnected, you will not hear any low-frequencysounds from the center channel speaker.When CEN LARGE is selected, a full-rangeoutput will be sent to the center-speaker output,and NO center-channel signal will be sent tothe subwoofer output. This selection is notavailable when Logic 7 has been selected asthe surround mode.When CEN NONE is selected, no signalswill be sent to the center-channel output. Thereceiver will operate in a “phantom” center-channel mode and center-channel informationwill be sent to the front-left and front-rightchannel outputs.7. When you have completed your selection forthe center channel, press the Set Button ^,and then press the Selector Buttons 5 onthe front panel to change the display toSUR SPEAKER.8. Press the Set Button ^ again, and then usethe Selector Buttons 5 on the front panelto select the option that best describes yoursystem, based on the speaker definitionsshown in the preceding section.When SUR SMALL is selected, low-frequency surround-channel sounds will besent to the subwoofer output only. Note thatif you choose this option and there is no sub-woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround speaker.When SUR LARGE is selected, a full-rangeoutput will be sent to the surround-channeloutputs, and NO surround-channel signals willbe sent to the subwoofer output.When SUR NONE is selected, surroundsound information will be split between thefront-left and front-right outputs. Note thatfor optimal performance when no surroundspeakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo modeshould be used instead of Dolby Pro Logic II.