Adjusting the acoustic image (BI-PHANTOM)
In most installations, the centre speaker must be placed directly between the front passenger and driver. Using this function, the centre channel information is distributed to the left and right speakers. This creates an acoustic image simulating a centre speaker directly in front of each listener. Adjusting the centre width in PL II MUSIC (see “Using the Pro Logic II Mode,” page 52), makes this function ineffective.
•Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing,
1Check that Defeat mode is off (page 20).
2Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
3Select the Multi CH Setup mode by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the Multi CH Setup mode.
4Select the
5Select the
BI-PHANTOM ON/OFF.
If ON is set, the soundstage created is as if you are positioned directly in front of the centre speaker by distributing the centre speaker sound left and right.
6Adjust the level by turning and then pressing the Rotary encoder.
The level can be adjusted within the range of
7When the setting is complete, press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
•This adjustment is effective when the setting of the centre speaker to SMALL or LARGE in the speaker setup settings.
•This adjustment is ineffective when the speaker is set to CENTER OFF in “Setting the Speakers” (page 46).
•When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting contents. For storing, refer to page 53.
Achieving powerful high volume sound (LISTENING)
With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels. This compression can be cancelled to achieve an energetic sound with even greater power, like the sound in a movie theatre.
This function works only in the Dolby Digital mode.
1Check that Defeat mode is off (page 20).
2Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
3Select the Multi CH Setup mode by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the Multi CH Setup mode.
4Select the LISTEN MODE by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the LISTEN MODE.
5Select the STD (Standard) or MAX (Maximum) by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the STD or MAX.
STD: For powerful sound at regular volume levels
MAX: For powerful sound at high volumes
6When the setting is complete, press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
•Keep the volume to a level at which sounds outside the vehicle can still be heard.
•When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting contents. For storing, refer to page 53.
Adjusting the DVD Level
The volume (signal level) for Dolby Digital, Dolby PL II, DTS and PCM modes can be set.
•Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast- forwarding or switching the audio channel of this unit while making this adjustment. The setting is canceled if the Decode mode is switched.
1Check that Defeat mode is off (page 20).
2Press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
3Select the DVD Level mode by sliding your finger on the GlideTouch bar to the left or right. Press the GlideTouch bar under the DVD Level mode.
4Press the GlideTouch bar to the left or right to select the mode (DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY PL II, DTS, PCM) to be adjusted.
5Adjust the level by turning the Rotary encoder. The level can be adjusted in the range of
6When the other mode level is adjusted, press MENU to return to the previous display, then repeat steps 4 and 5.
7When the setting is complete, press and hold MENU for at least 2 seconds.
•When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting contents. For storing, refer to page 53.