Additional Dolby and DTS surround listening modes

In addition to the NORMAL mode, this unit is also equipped with the PHANTOM and the 3 STEREO modes.

•These modes are to be used when either the center speaker unit or the surround speaker units are not available, and En therefore, not be needed under the normal use of this DVD

system.To change the listening mode

Press SURROUND repeatedly until the desired listening mode is displayed. With each press, the listening mode changes as follows:

-NORMAL

-PHANTOM: select this mode when no center speaker is connected. The center channel signals are output through the left and right speakers.

-3 STEREO: select this mode when no surround speakers are connected. The rear channel signals are output through the front speakers.

-OFF: select this mode when neither the center nor the surround speakers are connected.Multichannel Dolby Digital or DTS sources are played back in a 2-channel downmix.

Surround playback mode indication

The surround playback mode indicators light up on the display to show the actual surround playback mode.

-“hDIGITAL” shows that a multichannel Dolby Digital source is played back in surround sound.

-“hPRO LOGIC” shows that either a 2-channel source or a multichannel Dolby Pro Logic source is played back in surround sound.

-“DOWNMIX” shows that a multichannel source is played back in a 2-channel downmix.

Adjusting speaker level

For optimum performance, the sound level of all available channels should be adjusted to suit your listening environment.

The left and right front speakers create the stereo effect.

The center speaker helps achieve precise sound positioning over a broad sound field.

The surround speakers enhance the “depth” of the sound field.

Adjusting with the test signal

The unit is equipped with a built-in test signal generator for easy balance adjustment of the channels.

1Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the mode for your speaker configuration.-For playback with the supplied speakers, select "NORMAL".

2Hold down SHIFT+MAN/SEL on the remote control until "L" flashes in the display.

The test signal travels through the channels one by one. Indication for the currently adjustable channel flashes in the display:

-L: left front speaker-C: center speaker-R: right front speaker-RS: right surround speaker-LS: left surround speaker3Press f or g on the remote control to adjust the sound level.

-Left and right front speakers: press fto shift the balance to the left and gto shift to the right.

-Center and the surround speakers: press fto de- emphasize the channel and g to emphasize the

channel.

Adjust the sound level so that the test signal from each channel is heard with the same loudness.

•The channel will not change while you are adjusting the sound level.

•A clicking sound might be heard with the test signal during level adjustment. This is not a malfunction.

To stop speaker level adjustmentPress sor MAN/SEL.To adjust the speaker level without the test signal 1 Play the surround source.2 Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the mode for your speaker configuration.

3 Press SHIFT+MAN/SEL repeatedly on the remote control until "L/R" is displayed.

4 Press for g on the remote control to adjust the sound level of the front speakers.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the sound level of the other speakers (S-W: subwoofer, C, RS, or LS).

•SHIFT+CENTER +/- and SHIFT+REAR +/- buttons are also available for the level adjustment of these channels. LS and RS channels cannot be adjusted separately with the REAR buttons.

•Speaker level adjustment is available only for speakers that are activated.•Speaker level setting is common to Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Pro Logic.

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