Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 owner manual Setting the Front Panel Display Brightness, Sleep Timer

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To enter 6 Channel Direct mode:

1.Press the 6 CH button on the remote control.

The Model 950 is set to Bypass mode, circumventing any internal sur- round processing. The Front Panel Display and OSD display will read:

DIRECT

BYPASS

6 CH INPUT

00dB

 

 

2.Press the 6 CH button again to turn off 6 Channel Direct mode, or use the Source selection buttons on the remote or front panel to select another source.

If you use the remote 6 CH button, the unit will return to the previously chosen source and settings.

Setting the Front Panel Display Brightness

This control sets the Front Panel Display brightness. The default display bright- ness is set to be easily visible in a normally lit room. If you prefer to dim the display, for example, during movie viewing in a darkened room, you can access the VFD Brightness setting from the System Configuration menu.

To set the Front Panel Display brightness:

1.Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.

The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD. The

cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Input Configuration menu and INPUT CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

2.Press the button until System Configuration is selected.

The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the System Configuration menu and SYSTEM CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

3.Press the SELECT button to enter the System Configuration menu.

The System Configuration menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD (see figure 4 on page 28). The selected menu item should

be FRONT DISTANCE.

4.Press the button until the VFD Brightness menu is selected.

5.Use the < and > buttons to choose between Full and Half.

6.After making your selection, press the button twice to exit the Main Menu.

Setting the On Screen Display (OSD) Time Out

This menu is used to set how long the ON SCREEN DISPLAY will remain visible after a button is pushed or setting is changed.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When the time is set to 0Sec the OSD will not appear.

To set the OSD Time Out:

1.Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.

The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD. The

cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Input Configuration menu and INPUT CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

2.Press the button until System Configuration is selected.

The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the System Configuration menu and SYSTEM CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

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3.Press the SELECT button to enter the System Configuration menu.

The System Configuration menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD (see figure 4 on page 28). The selected menu item should

be FRONT DISTANCE.

4.Press the button until the OSD Time Out menu is selected.

5.Use the < and > buttons to cycle through the available options.

The following times appear as you scroll through them:

30Sec25Sec20Sec15Sec10sec5Sec 3Sec0sSec

6.After making your selection, press the button twice to exit the Main Menu.

Sleep Timer

This option allows you set how long the unit will remain on before automati- cally shutting off. This mode can be accessed using the SLEEP button on the remote control, or from System Configuration menu.

To set the Sleep Timer from the Main Menu:

1.Press the MENU button to enter the Main Menu.

The Main Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD. The

cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Input Configuration menu and INPUT CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

2.Press the button until System Configuration is selected.

The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the System Configuration menu and SYSTEM CONFIG appears on the Front Panel Display.

3.Press the SELECT button to enter the System Configuration menu.

The System Configuration menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD (see figure 4 on page 28). The selected menu item should

be FRONT DISTANCE.

4.Press the button until the Sleep Time Set menu is selected.

5.Use the < and > buttons to cycle through the available choices.

The following times appear as you scroll through them:

60Min50Min40Min30Min20Min10Min5Min

6.After making your selection, Press the button twice to exit the Main Menu.

To set the Sleep Timer using the SLEEP button:

1.Press the SLEEP button on the remote control.

The Front Panel Display and the OSD will show the following:

DVD

DOLBY D

SLEEP TIME SET: 0Min

2.Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to cycle through the time remaining options.

The following times appear as you press the SLEEP button:

60Min50Min40Min30Min20Min10Min5Min

The Sleep Timer menu will disappear automatically approximately 5 seconds after you make your selection.

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Contents Model Please Read First Where they exit from the unitInstallation Location Power CordHandle the AC Power Cord Gently WiringTable of Contents Provide maximum performance for critical music listening Model 950 FeaturesFor use with digital recorders or distribution systems Model 950 Front Panel AccessoriesUnpacking Press these buttons to select an input source Model 950 Rear Panel Front Panel and On Screen Display OSD Source Selection buttons see Remote ControlReturns the Model 950 to standby mode when the unit is on Status LED Indicator seeIlluminates the Remote Control buttons for 7 seconds Sets the 950’s built-in sleep function timerDolby Digital Surround EX Dolby Pro Logic Surround Format InformationDolby Digital Additional Information Connecting Your ModelCirrus Extra Surround StereoAudio Recording Device DVD Player Connecting an External Amplifier to the Model Stereo Amplifier Connection Record Chart Audio Recorder Connecting Audio ComponentsConnecting Video Components CD PlayerFM Antenna Video RecorderVideo Display Satellite Tuner or TelevisionAM Antenna Power Control ConnectionsRemote Control Power ConnectionMain Menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD System SetupNavigating the Setup Menus Standby Indicator on the Front Panel will light upYou can scroll in either direction using the and buttons Input Setup and Selection100% Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker Placement 75%Speaker Placement Surr Rear LB/RB Subwoofer Front Speaker Config FrontTo configure the Model 950 for your speaker system  For Subwoofer you can select on or OFFLeft Channel CalibrationThis will produce a display that shows Unit cycles through the speakers in the following sequenceDolby Pro Logic II Plii Music Parameter System ConfigurationSetting The Speaker Distance Delays Source choices appear as follows as you scroll through them Multi-zoneSelecting a Source PowerVolume Control OperationSurround Data Format Lock Muting the VolumeChanging the Surround Mode Bypass SettingTuner Operation Unit cycles through the options in the following sequence Night ModeRecording a Source Channel TrimFront Panel Display and the OSD will show the following Theater CompensationMultichannel Source Playback Analog Bass ManagementFollowing times appear as you scroll through them Setting the Front Panel Display BrightnessSetting the On Screen Display OSD Time Out Sleep TimerMulti-zone Operation Red LED and the selected Source button will illuminate Remote Control Setup and OperationBattery Installation Setup Using Preprogrammed CodesSet-Up Code Numbers To program using Auto SearchLED and Source button will blink twice and then go out Press the T/V buttonBacklighting Volume Control Punch ThroughOperation Source Selection ButtonsExample of Programming a Macro Sequence Learning Commands from Another RemoteLearning a New Command Cable Setup CodesVCR DVD When You Are Away Care and MaintenanceTroubleshooting CleaningSymptom Possible Cause Solution Options System ResetModel 950 Specifications Page T l a w a u d i o I n c Outlaw Audio Limited Warranty

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