6 Adjust the level by touching [ ] or [ ] of the desired adjusting mode.

The level can be adjusted in the range of –5 dB to +5 dB.

Storing Settings in the Memory

Adjustment or setting contents can be stored.

Contents that can be stored vary depends on the audio processor used.

1 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 25).

2 Touch [MEMORY] on the A.PROCESSOR list display.

3 Within 5 seconds, touch any one of the preset buttons [P.SET 1] through [P.SET 6] on the A.PROCESSOR list screen.

The setting contents are stored.

The stored contents will not be deleted even when the battery power cord is detached.

Calling up the Preset Memory

1 Check that Defeat mode is off.

2 Touch any one of the preset buttons [P.SET 1] through [P.SET 6] on the A.PROCESSOR list display to select the preset memory.

It takes a few moments to call up the preset memory.

Using the Pro Logic II Mode

Pro Logic processing can be conducted on the music signals recorded on two channels to achieve Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. For two-channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals, there is also a “REAR FILL” function for outputting the signals of the front channel to the rear channel.

1 Check that Defeat mode is off.

2 Touch [SETUP] on the main source screen.

The SETUP selection screen appears.

3 Touch [AUDIO].

The AUDIO SETUP screen will appear.

4 Touch [ ] of A.PROC.

The A.PROCESSOR list screen appears.

5 Touch [ ] of DOLBY PLII/REAR FILL.

The DOLBY PLII/REAR adjusting screen appears.

6 Touch [ ] or [ ] of DOLBY PLII/REAR to select the desired mode.

PL II MOVIE: Suits the stereo TV shows and all programs encoded in Dolby Surround. It improves the sound field directivity to near that of discrete 5.1-channel sound.

PL II MUSIC: Can be used for all stereo music recordings, and

provides a wide, deep sound field.

OFF:Turns DOLBY PL II function to OFF.

If PL II MUSIC is selected, the center width can be adjusted with following operations.

This function offers the optimum vocal position by adjusting the center channel position between the center speaker and the L/R speaker. (The adjustments established in “Adjusting the acoustic image (BI-PHANTOM)” (page 47) are ineffective while this function is activated.)

Touch [ ] or [ ] of CENTER WIDTH CONT to adjust the level.

The level can be adjusted between ±0 to +7. When the level increases, the center channel position moves from the center speaker position to both sides.

Touch [OFF] of CENTER WIDTH CONT to turn off the center width control.

This adjustment is effective when the setting of the center speaker is SMALL or LARGE in the speaker setup settings.

“REAR FILL” function:

Depending on the input signals, the sound may only be output from the front speakers. In this case, the “REAR FILL” function can be used to output signals from the rear speakers as well.

Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-forwarding or switching the audio channel of this unit while making this adjustment. The setting is canceled if the Decode mode is switched.

This adjustment is ineffective when the speaker is set CENTER to OFF in “Setting the Speakers” (page 43).

This function only works with two-channel signals. This operation is ineffective when 5.1-channel DTS or Dolby Digital signals are input.

If the setting of REAR FILL is made when REAR MIX is ON, sound is unchanged in the rear fill setting because REAR MIX is given priority during 2 channel decoder other than linear PCM.

For linear PCM signals, the voice is output from the rear speaker regardless of the REAR FILL and REAR MIX setting.

Touching [RETURN] will return to the previous screen.

Linear PCM Setting

The output when playing discs recorded in linear PCM can be set to 2 or 3 channels.

1 Check that Defeat mode is off.

2 Touch [SETUP] on the main source screen.

The SETUP selection screen appears.

3 Touch [AUDIO].

The AUDIO SETUP screen will appear.

4 Touch [ ] of A.PROC.

The A.PROCESSOR list screen appears.

5 Touch [ ] or [ ] of PCM MODE to select 2CH or 3CH.

2CH: 2ch output (L/R)

3CH: 3ch output (L/R/CENTER)

This adjustment is ineffective when the speaker is set CENTER to OFF in “Setting the Speakers” (page 43).

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IVA-W205 specifications

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