SELECTING DTS SURROUND
The optimal DTS surround modes and settings depend on the type and placement of the speakers. It is recommended that the optional Aiwa speakers should be used for all channels, for example, the
Check the current type and placement of your speakers and select the recommended mode accordingly.
The recommended mode
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4 ch mode: Select this mode when the center speaker is not connected. All center channel signals are redistributed to the left and right channel speakers.
3 STEREO mode: Select this mode when the surround speakers are not connected.
TO SELECT A DTS SURROUND MODE
Preparation
When selecting a DTS surround, select the DIGITAL function
and play a disc recorded in DTS surround before selecting the mode.
1 Press the SURROUND button and turn the MULTI JOG to select the appropriate mode.
The selected mode name appears on the display.
5.1CH | 4 ch | 3 STEREO |
To select the 2chSTEREO mode, press the SURROUND button repeatedly until “2chSTEREO” appears.
Before playing a disc, adjust the speaker level balance in Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic mode as described in page 16.
To adjust the balance while listening to the source, see the right column in page 17 and follow the steps 2 and 3. The delay time of the center and surround speakers cannot be adjusted in DTS surround mode.
NOTE
•Depending on the sound source or listening condition, surround effect may not be obtained even when the DTS surround is selected.
•The full DTS surround effect cannot be obtained when using software not recorded in the DTS surround system. In this case, use the DSP surround system instead (see page 10).
•When headphones are plugged in, DTS surround mode is automatically changed to “2chSTEREO.”
•While headphones are plugged in, DTS surround mode cannot be changed.
TO LISTEN TO THE ORIGINAL DTS SOUND
When the DTS is appears on the display, all the sound settings can be canceled for DTS sound.
1While the DTS surround is activated, press the ENTER button and hold it down until “BYPASS OFF” runs through on the display.
2 Press the ENTER button again to display “BYPASS ON.”
To restore the sound settings
Repeat steps 1 and 2 so that “BYPASS OFF” appears.
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