Owner`s manual

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Customizing the Nº502 Mark Levinson

External Noise Test

Use the External Noise Test to calibrate the output levels using an audio

calibration disc. The External Noise Test activates an appropriate surround

mode, as indicated in the table below, based on the current Main Zone

input source. All custom surround mode menu parameter settings are

ignored during the test. When the External Noise Test is complete, the

surround mode returns to its custom setting.

To Manually Calibrate the Output Levels During the External Noise Test:

1. Set the SPL meter to “C” weighting and “SLOW” response.

2. Place the SPL meter in the primary listening position.

3. On the Nº502, select External Noise Test from the menu.

4. Begin playback of the external calibration source.

5. Select the Front Left speaker in the External Noise Test menu. an

adjustment bar is displayed.

6. Use the  and  buttons to adjust the output level until the SPL

meter reads the expected output, as defined by the external

calibration source instructions, at the primary listening position.

7. Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 until all active output levels are calibrated.

8. Press the button to exit the External Noise Test menu.

Input Source surround Mode

for 5.1 Surround

surround Mode

for 7.1 Surround

2.0 Dolby

Digital, Analog

& PCM

Dolby PLII Movie Dolby PLIIx Movie

5.1 Dolby

Digital

Dolby Digital Dolby PLIIx Movie

DTS

DTS-ES

7.1 or 5.1 Analog & PCM

Multi-channel Standard Multi-channel Standard