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Author Topic: Surround levels on CP650 are too low. Do I need a laptop? Frank Dubrois Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 896 From: Cleveland, OH Registered: Mar 2005 posted 12-04-2006 08:14 PM                    I can't seem to find out how to check the surround levels (from the processor) on our CP650. We have gotten several complaints no one can hear the surrounds. When I check it out, I can hear them, but they are set pretty low. Is this an adjustment that requires a laptop?  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 12-04-2006 11:34 PM                     Now, are these complaints coming from dialog movies? If so, then the surrounds are not active during a dialog simply that this information isn't needed for these speakers.. no, one can use pink noise and an SPL meter to chek for 82dB from surrounds with the fader on "7".  |  IP: Logged Frank Dubrois Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 896 From: Cleveland, OH Registered: Mar 2005 posted 12-05-2006 12:06 AM                    These were complaints about low surround levels when they should be higher. The same movie, in another auditorium, had higher surround levels (more ambient sound) and simply sounded much better. We have had quite a few complaints in this auditorium about patrons thinking the sound is only in stereo, and not digital surround. When I go into the theater, I notice the surround channels working, however, they are a bit low. I was wondering if a laptop was needed to change the levels in the CP650? I've got the setup software and was curious if that software was needed in conjunction with a laptop to change the levels.  |  IP: Logged Gordon McLeod Film God Posts: 9532 From: Toronto Ontario Canada Registered: Jun 99 posted 12-05-2006 08:54 AM                     I would contact the engineer who installed it and have them deal with it Adjusting it for any reason can void a warranty on the installation To set the level one will need a SPL meter  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 12-05-2006 09:41 AM                        It is remotely possible that the OTHER room is wrong; do let your sound installer deal with it. Louis  |  IP: Logged

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