Aiwa AV-NW50 Other Settings, Adjusting LOW Frequency Sound Effect LFE, Adjusting Dynamic Range

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OTHER SETTINGS

ENTER

MIDNIGHT

MULTI JOG

MANUAL

SELECT

JOG -,+

SHIFT

ADJUSTING LOW FREQUENCY SOUND EFFECT (LFE)

The disc recorded in Dolby Digital surround contains special signals called LFE to enhance low frequency sound effect. The LFE signals are recorded in some particular parts on the disc and output from the connected sub woofer to reproduce astonishingly powerful low sound.

The sound level of the LFE signals can be adjusted according to your speakers.

Preparation

Play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital surround.

1 Press MANUAL SELECT on the remote control.

" " is displayed.

2 Press JOG +or -to adjust the LFE level.

The unit is initially set to 0 dB (maximum) and can be adjusted as follows:

OFF –10 dB –5 dB 0 dB

MULTI JOG on the unit is also available.

When selecting "￿ ", the LFE signals are redistributed to other speakers.

ADJUSTING DYNAMIC RANGE

Dynamic range of the sound can be adjusted. The unit is initially set to " " (standard) mode.

Preparation

Play a disc recorded in Dolby Digital surround.

1 Hold down ENTER (hold down SHIFT and press MIDNIGHT).

"     " runs through on the display.

2Turn MULTI JOG (press JOG + or -) to select " ", " + " or "".

 : You can enjoy the full dynamic range of sound like in the movie theatre.

 : Original position, when playing back in home, that is recommended by the software producers.

+ : Select this mode when playing back at low volume.

TO LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL DTS SOUND

When "!"" appears on the display, all the sound settings can be cancelled.

Preparation

Play a disc recorded in DTS surround.

1 Press ENTER.

"￿  " is displayed.

2Press ENTER again so that "￿   " is displayed.

To restore the sound settings

Repeat steps 1 and 2 so that "￿  " appears.

To operate with the remote control

Hold down SHIFT and press MIDNIGHT repeatedly.

ADJUSTING THE SOUND OF DOLBY PRO LOGIC II MUSIC MODE

In Dolby Pro Logic II Music mode, press MANUAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the adjusting modes (PANO, DMSN or CTR W). Then press JOG +or -to turn the mode on or off, or select the level.

Panorama mode (PANO): Expands stereo effect of the front speakers toward the rear sound field and enhances "surrounded" stereo effect.

Dimension mode (DMSN): Adjusts the level to move the broad sound field to the front side (F) or rear side (R). The level changes as follows:

R+3 R+2 R+1 OFF(normal) F+1 F+2 F+3

Centre width mode (CTR W): Redistributes centre speaker's signals to the front speakers.

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Contents AV-NW50 Electric Power PrecautionsInstallation MaintenanceTable of Contents Connections Connecting EquipmentBefore connecting the AC cord Video equipment connectionsTape deck DVD Players ConnectionsAudio equipment connections To connect a DVD player with a decoder and 5.1 ch outputConnecting Speakers Connecting the Supplied Antennas Using AC Outlets on the UnitPositioning the Speakers About the Remote Control Operating Other EquipmentBefore Operation Source Direct FunctionSound Adjustment During Recording Custom Audio AdjustmentVolume Control DSP SurroundSelection of AUDIO/VIDEO Source Mode of the DVD, Video 1 or Video FunctionWhen the Over Level Indicator Lights UP Selection of Video SourceManual Tuning Select the program source to be recordedTo search for a station automatically Auto search Preset Tuning RDS FeaturesEnhanced Other Networks Information Search AdjustmentsPTY Search Press PTYCheck the followings Turning Surround on and OFFDTS If you feel that the surround effect is not sufficientSetting Speaker Size and Distance When the item to be adjusted is displayed, pressEnter Adjust the sound level of the centre and surround speakers Adjusting Speaker Level BalanceChanging Speaker Volume Temporarily SignalAdjusting Dynamic Range Other SettingsAdjusting LOW Frequency Sound Effect LFE Adjusting the Sound of Dolby PRO Logic II Music ModeTroubleshooting Guide Setting the Sleep TimerCare and Maintenance GeneralSpecifications Genenral On the remote controlParts Index On the unitEnglish

AV-NW50 specifications

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