03Listening to your system
Using Extra Power mode
Extra Power mode allows you to enjoy richer,
fuller sound from stereo (2.1ch) sources.1 Extra Power mode is available when listening to DVD/CD or USB sources.
For HTZ161DVD:
The surround speakers should be placed on top of the front speakers, with all speakers facing forwards.
For HTZ262DVD:
The front and surround speakers should be placed next to one another, with all speakers facing forwards.
•Press EXTRA PWR to select MODE ON or
MODE OFF.2
After selecting MODE ON, the F.SURR. indicator lights on the front panel display.
Using the SFC modes
The SFC (Sound Field Control) modes can be used with any multichannel or stereo source for a variety of additional surround sound effects.
1Press SOUND.
2Use / to select SFC MODE then press
ENTER.
3Press / then ENTER to select an SFC
Sound Mode.
Select between OFF, ACTION, DRAMA, ROCK, POP, HALL or LIVE.
Adjusting the bass and treble
Use the bass and treble controls to adjust the overall tone.
1 Press SOUND.
Listening in stereo
You can listen to any source — stereo or multichannel — in stereo. When playing a multichannel source, all channels are downmixed to the front left/right speakers and the subwoofer.
•Press SURROUND repeatedly until STEREO shows in the display.
Listening with headphones
When headphones are connected, only the STEREO mode is available.
2Use / to select BASS or TREBLE then press ENTER.
3Use / to adjust the sound then press
ENTER to confirm.
Boosting the bass level
There are two bass modes you can use to enhance the bass in a source.
1Press SOUND.
2Use /to select BASSMODE then press
ENTER.
3Use / to adjust the sound then press
ENTER to confirm.
Select between OFF, MUSIC or CINEMA.
Note
1When the Extra Power mode is on, most sound features cannot be used. The display will briefly blink EXTRAPWR if you try and use a prohibited function while the Extra Power mode is on.
2• Note that you cannot use Extra Power mode when using headphones. If you press EXTRA PWR when headphones are connected, a CANNOT error message appears on the front panel display.
•When set to MODE ON, make sure to follow the Setup Guide for best surround sound.
•When set to MODE OFF, the listening mode is automatically set to AUTO.
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