Adjusting the DVD Level

The volume (signal level) for Dolby Digital, Dolby PL II, DTS and PCM modes can be set.

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.

1 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 10).

2 Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The AP SETUP screen is displayed.

4 Press the joystick up or down to select DVD LEVEL, then press the joystick right.

The DVD LEVEL screen is displayed.

5 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired mode.

6 Press the joystick left or right to adjust level.

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

7 Repeat step 5 and 6 to set each level.

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 10).

2 Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The AP SETUP screen is displayed.

4 Press the joystick up or down to select PRESET MEMORY, then press the joystick right.

5 Press the joystick up or down to select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6), then press / /

ENTER.

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 (page 10).

2 Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The AP SETUP screen is displayed.

4 Press the joystick up or down to select PRESET CALL, then press the joystick right.

5 Press the joystick up or down to select any one of the preset numbers (1 through 6), then press / /

ENTER.

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 (page 10).

2 Press and hold MUTE/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.

The SETUP screen is displayed.

3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP, then press the joystick right.

The AP SETUP screen is displayed.

4 Press the joystick up or down to select D PLII/ REAR, then press the joystick right.

5 Press the joystick left or right to select the desired mode of D PLII/REAR.

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.

MUSIC: Can be used for all stereo music recordings, and provides a wide, deep sound field.

R.FILL: 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.

OFF: Turns D PLII/REAR FILL function to OFF.

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