Using Preset Sound Fields, Using the Superwoofer

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Using Preset Sound Fields

You can take advantage of sound fields simply by selecting one of the five pre-programmed ones according to the programme you want to play.

SOUND FIELD

1Press one of the SOUND FIELD buttons so that the sound field you wish to use is displayed. Select the appropriate sound field as follows:

Press		To reproduce

1	ROCK	Powerful, clear sounds, emphasizing low
		and high audio.

2	POPS	Light, bright sounds, emphasizing high and
		middle range audio.

3	CLASSIC	Broad, open sounds with plenty of
		reverberation using a surround effect.

4	MOVIE	A theatre-like environment using
		a surround effect.

5 GAME		Maximum audio impact from video game
		software using a surround effect.

To turn off the sound fields

Press SOUND FIELD selected in Step 1.

OFF appears in the display, and the sound field’s effect is defeated.

When you use the remote

Press SOUND FIELD.

Each time this button is pressed, the display changes as follows:


Ó ROCK		Ó POPS	Ó CLASSIC
Ó ROCK		Ó POPS	Ó CLASSIC
	OFF Ò	GAME Ò		MOVIE Ò
	OFF Ò	GAME Ò		MOVIE Ò

When you want to listen to CLASSICS, MOVIE or GAME without a surround effect

Press one of the SURROUND MODE buttons to turn off the respective indicator.

Using Sound Fields

Using the Superwoofer

You can use the superwoofer to re-enforce the bass sound of your front speakers and obtain a greater sense of atmosphere. Use the remote to adjust the superwoofer from your listening position.

SUPER
WOOFER	A	B	p	P
ON/OFF	0	»	á	)
	0	»	á	)
SUPER			+
WOOFER			+
WOOFER
PHASE			–
LEVEL				+/–
CONTROL
WOOFER				SUPERWOOFER
				SUPERWOOFER
				WOOFER indicator

+/–	WOOFER ON/OFF

1Press SUPERWOOFER ON/OFF to turn on the woofer.

The SUPERWOOFER indicator lights.

2Press LEVEL CONTROL WOOFER, then + or – to adjust the superwoofer level.

The woofer level is indicated on the level meter in the display.

3Press PHASE to select the polarity that provides the best bass reproduction.

You can also adjust the superwoofer using the controls on the amplifier

1Press WOOFER ON/OFF to turn on the woofer. The SUPERWOOFER indicator lights.

2Press WOOFER to select the woofer adjustment mode. The woofer level is indicated on the level meter in the display.

3Press + or – to adjust the woofer level.

Notes

•You can only adjust the woofer level when the woofer is on (when the SUPERWOOFER indicator is lit).

•You cannot use the superwoofer when you select PHONO.

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TA-AV561A specifications

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