Dolby Laboratories HT2030 manual Sound Mode, Sound Level, Test Tone

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Amplifier Setup (Continued)

Sound Mode

You can enjoy surround sound simply by selecting one of the pre-programmed sound fields according to the program you want to listen to.

Each time you press the SOUND EFFECT button, the sound mode is changed in the following order:

PROLOGIC HALL 1 HALL 2 THEATER

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For DVDs, you can only select sound modes when the PCM indicator is shown on the front panel display.

Each time you press thebutton, the Pro Logic II sound mode is changed in the following order:

PROLOGIC MOVIE MUSIC VIRTUAL MATRIX

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You can quickly select SURROUND OFF (2CH STEREO) mode by pressing the BY PASS button.

When DVD is inserted:

You can change the sound mode of a DVD (Dolby Digital, DTS, PRO LOGIC, etc) by pressing the AUDIO button on the remote during playback.

Although DVD contents differ from disc to disc, the following explains the basic operation when this feature is used.

Each time you press the AUDIO button, the sound mode of DVD is changed in the following order:

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When a DVD is inserted and the PROLOGIC II indicator lights:

Each time you press thebutton, the Pro Logic II sound mode is changed in the following order:

PROLOGIC MOVIE MUSIC VIRTUAL MATRIX

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You can set PRO LOGIC II mode to Off (2CH STEREO) by pressing the BY PASS button (the PROLOGIC II indicator dis- appears).

For your reference:

The DVD+VCR memorizes the last mode settings for each source individually.

The encoding format of discs is usually printed on the packaging.

-Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo.

-Dolby Surround encoded programs are labeled with

the logo.

-DTS Digital Surround discs are marked with DTS.

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When you play sound tracks with a 96kHz sampling frequency, the output signals will be converted to 48kHz.

Sound Level

You can set the sound level for each channel independently.

1 Press LEVEL.

The level indicator appears on the front panel display.

2 Press b/B to select the desired speaker. Press the b/B buttons to select each speaker in the fol- lowing order:

FL (Front Left) C (Center) FR (Front Right) SR (Surround Right) SL (Surround Left) SW (Subwoofer) FL (Front Left)

In 2-channel stereo mode, you can only select the SW (Subwoofer).

3 Press v/V to adjust the sound level of the selected channel (-6dB - +6dB).

4 Repeat steps 2-3 and adjust the sound level for the other channels.

5 When settings are complete, press LEVEL.

Test Tone

This function allows you to adjust the sound balance of the speakers relative to the listening position.

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Select test tone mode by pressing the TEST

TONE button.

A hissing noise is output for 2 seconds from each speaker in the following order:

FL (Front Left) C (Center) FR (Front Right) SR (Surround Right) SL (Surround Left) SW (Subwoofer) FL (Front Left)

2 Press LEVEL then press the v/V buttons to adjust sound levels for each speaker.

The sound levels should be balanced while seated in the primary listening position.

If you adjust sound levels during test tone mode, the test tone will be paused in the active speaker channel.

3 When setting is complete, press TEST TONE.

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Contents HT2030 Regulatory Information FCC Part Safety PrecautionsImportant Safety Instructions Table of Contents Remote Control Operating Range Remote Control Battery InstallationGetting Started Playable DiscsAbout Symbols PrecautionsFront Panel Prologic Front Panel DisplayRemote Control VCR in Line 1 AUDIO/VIDEO Rear PanelConnections Connecting Antenna/Cable TV toOptional TV Connections Connections Basic TV ConnectionsDVD+VCR Connections Speaker System ConnectionsSpeaker Positioning Other Audio/Video A/V Connections Connections Radio Antenna ConnectionsDigital Device Connections Rear of DVD+VCR Front of DVD+VCRDVD Setting the Output SourceVCR AUXSurround OFF 2CH Stereo Amplifier SetupMini Glossary for Sound Mode Test Tone Sound ModeSound Level Center delay time setting Dolby Digital mode only Setting DelaysSurround delay time setting Menu Selection VCR Setup On-Screen Display OSDOn-Screen Menu System Channel Selection VCR Setup VCR Setup MenuManual Clock Set VCR Setup Setting the ClockAuto Clock Set General Explanation DVD SetupOn-Screen Display On-screen display operationInitial Settings Overview DVD Setup Initial SettingsLanguage PictureRating DVD Parental ControlCountry Code DVD Changing the 4-digit codeSpecial Playback Effects VCR Operation Normal PlaybackTimer Record menu will appear Timer RecordingProgram Priority Checking Erasing the Timer ProgramVCR Operation Checking the Recording Time One-Touch RecordingExtending the Recording Time Dubbing and EditingVHS Hi-Fi Stereo System MTS Broadcast MTS IndicatorPlayback with Hi-Fi Stereo Audio Sound Multi-Channel TV Sound MTSAdditional VCR Information VCR Operation Tape Counter Memory FeatureDVD Operation Playing a DVD General DVD FeaturesMoving to another Title DVD Moving to another CHAPTER/TRACKDVD Operation General Features Special DVD Features DVD DVD Operation General DVD FeaturesAudio CD and MP3 Operation Playing Audio CD and MP3 discs Programmed Playback with Audio CD and MP3 Discs Programmed Playback CD MP3Additional DVD Information Video Mode Setting DVDScreen Saver About MP3Listening to the Radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsTo turn off the radio For your reference If an FM program is noisySymptom Cause Correction TroubleshootingSome channels are Moisture Condensation Audio in OpticalCode Language Language Code ListCode Country Country Code ListSpecifications Radio Tuner AccessorySpeakers AmplifierWho Provides the Limited Warranty Warranty DVD+VCR Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and How Long Who is Protected

HT2030 specifications

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