Philips FW-P73 manual Dolby PRO Logic, Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system, Test Tone

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC

 

Dolby Pro Logic

This state of the art Dolby Pro Logic mini system enables you to experience and enjoy a Home Cinema sound ambience.The Pro Logic system allows more accurate definition of the individual sound sources. It produces greater sound separation between channels and provides pinpoint sound localization. Pro Logic provides four sound outputs: Left, Center, Right and

5-Speaker Connection

•Front speakers: Connect the front speakers.

•Center speaker: Connect the center speaker.

•Rear (surround) speakers: Connect either the wired rear surround speakers or a pair of wireless rear speakers (not supplied) to the SURROUND OUT terminals.

Front Left and Right Speakers

For the best sound, place the Left and Right speakers at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the listener. If the speakers' magnetic field affects the television picture, increase the distance between the TV and the speakers.

Center Speaker

For the best sound, place the center speaker at the same height as the left

1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX

to switch on the system.

2 Press TESTTONE.

ª A test signal is generated; it will move through the Left, Center, Right, and Surround speakers, in that order.

ª "TEST TONE" followed by

"ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed.

Surround (Rear). Front sounds are produced from the pair of Left and Right speakers and a Center speaker. The surround sound is reproduced by two speakers placed at the rear of the listening area. Although the surround sound is monaural (single-source), a pair of speakers is necessary to produce the correct diffused sound.

CENTER

REAR

SURROUND

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

FRONT

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

and right speakers. Place the center speaker directly above or beneath the television.

Rear (surround) Speakers

The surround speakers should be placed at normal listening ear level or mounted on the wall at the back of the room. Most important, experiment when placing the surround speakers in

ª The test signal will last for about 90 seconds.

3 Press

 

DPL

BALANCE

 

L BALANCE R

L to adjust

CENTER

￿

the sound of

REAR

- - +

- - +

the front left

 

REAR

speaker.

 

 

 

ªThe display will show "BAL L+XX".

This Pro Logic decoder enables you to decode the following modes: Dolby

Surround, Center Phantom, Dolby 3 Stereo or normal Stereo.

Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system

You must set up the system properly in order to enjoy the Home Cinema sound to the fullest. First, connect the speakers.

Positioning the Speakers

To get the best surround sound effect, place the speakers as follows.

 

CENTER

 

 

SUB-

SPEAKER

MINI HIFI

 

 

 

FRONT WOOFER

 

SYSTEM

FRONT

LEFT

 

 

RIGHT

 

TV

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

SURROUND

LEFT

 

 

RIGHT

order to obtain the best sound.

Test Tone

This feature enables you to adjust the Front Left, Front Right, Center and Surround Sound levels of the respective speakers in Dolby Pro Logic mode.

You must sit at the ideal sitting position and use the remote control to perform this operation.

4Press BALANCE R to adjust the sound of the front right speaker.

ªThe display will show "BAL R +XX".

5Press CENTER +or - to adjust the sound of the center speaker.

ªThe display will show either "CENT +XX or -XX".

6Press REAR + or - to adjust the sound of the surround speakers.

ªThe display will show either "REAR +XX or -XX".

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi System 3139 116 19511 ENGWarranty Verification Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the family Dear Philips product ownerEL 4562-E004 99/3 Set complies with the FCC-Rules, Part 15 and with 21 CFRAudio System WHO is COVERED?3139 116 19511 ENG General Information Safety Information Preparation Rear ConnectionsAC Power Supply FM Wire Antenna ConnectionConnecting other equipment to your System Inserting batteries into the Remote ControlDolby Pro Logic Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic systemDolby PRO Logic Positioning the SpeakersDolby 3 Stereo Dolby SurroundDolby Center Phantom Normal StereoControls 3CDSound 3 or Controls on the system and remote controlDisc 1 / Disc 2 / Disc 3 CD Search ˆ ‡ Tuning CD / CDOperating the System Demonstration modeTo stop the demonstration mode Center +Easy Set Switching the system onSwitching the system to standby mode Selecting the SourceMute on remote control only For neutral setting, select Classic and switch off DBBTo switch off DBB Press DBB briefly until DBB OFF is displayedLoading the CD Changer Discs for playbackCD Direct Play Playing a CDReviewing the program Selecting a desired trackProgramming Tracks Playing the programTuner Automatic programming Storing Preset StationsTuning to Preset Radio Stations Manual programmingTape Loading a tape Rewind/Fast ForwardTape AUX Selecting External EquipmentOne Touch Recording RecordingCD Synchro Start Recording Start recordingDubbing tapes from tape deck 2 to tape deck View Clock Clock Setting24RECORDING Clock To ensure good dubbing, use tapes of the same lengthTo switch off the Timer Timer Sleep TimerTimer Setting To start the Timer again forSpecifications SpecificationsCD Player Operation Maintenance TroubleshootingMaintenance Radio ReceptionTape Deck Operation GeneralTable of Contents 10 11 12 13 24 25 26 FW-P73 JP-9945/37-3

FW-P73 specifications

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