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Dolby Laboratories 950 7.1 owner manual Multi-zone

Models: 950 7.1

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4.Use the < and > buttons to select between On and Off.

When this setting is On, Pro Logic II’s Panorama circuits will blend an amount of the front channel information into the side speakers so that the soundfield appears to wrap around the front and sides of the soundstage. Experiment with a variety of program sources to see if this effect is one you prefer.

5 . Press the button to select the Dimension menu.

6.Use the < and > buttons to cycle through the Dimension options.

The Dimension settings appear as follows as you scroll through them:

STEP 0STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP-3STEP-2STEP-1

You can scroll in either direction using the < and > buttons .

The Dimension Control uses special circuitry to give the impression that the “center” of the soundfield is moving towards the front or rear of the room. Experiment with a variety of program sources to see if this effect is one you prefer. Use as much or as little Dimension as you feel is needed.

7.Press the button to select the C Width menu.

8.Use the < and > buttons to cycle through the C Width options.

The C Width settings appear as follows as you scroll through them:

STEP 0STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3STEP 4STEP 5STEP 6STEP 7

You can scroll in either direction using the < and > buttons .

Depending on how the Center Width control is set, you may adjust the apparent placement of the center channel image so that it is heard only from the center speaker, so that it is blended into the left and right speakers as a phantom image, or that it is blended among the front left, center and right speakers in varying amounts. As with the other Pro Logic II controls, the use of this setting and the degree to which it is used is a matter of personal preference.

9.Press the button to select the Return to Main Menu option.

10.Press the MENU button to return to the Main Menu, or press the MENU button twice to exit.

Multi-zone

This menu controls the setting for your second zone and the output from the ZONE OUT jacks on the rear of the Model 950.

This function can be accessed in two ways. You can press the MULTI button on the remote control, or you can access this feature through the MAIN MENU. The Multi-zone menu is shown below.

Owner’s Manual

System Setup

Figure 6

MULTI-ZONE

>MULTI-ZONE :OFF

INPUT :DVD

MUTE :OFF

VOLUME

: 0dB

RETURN TO MAIN MENU

To adjust the Multi-zone settings:

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 the Multi-zone menu is selected.

The cursor on the OSD should be pointing to the Multi-zone menu and MULTI-ZONEappears on the Front Panel Display.

3.Press SELECT to enter the Multi-zone menu.

The Multi-zone menu appears on the Front Panel Display and the OSD (see figure 6). The selected menu item should be MULTI-ZONE.

4.Use the < and > buttons to select whether you want the Multi-zone feature On or Off.

If ON is selected, the yellow LED below the word MULTI on the front panel will illuminate indicating activation of the second stereo zone.

5 . Press the button to select the Input menu.

6.Use the < and > buttons to select which source signal will be sent through the ZONE OUT outputs to the second zone.

The Source choices appear as follows as you scroll through them:

DVDVIDEO1VIDEO2VIDEO3VCRTUNERCDTAPEAUX1AUX 2

You can scroll in either direction using the < and > buttons .

7.Press the button to select the Mute menu.

8.Use the < and > buttons to select whether the Multi-zone mute function is On or Off.

9.Press the button to select the Volume menu.

10.Use the < and > buttons to increase or decrease the volume level of the signal being sent to the second zone.

The range available is from -80dB to 10dB. Use caution as you can set a very high volume level and not be aware of it because of the distance between you and the second zone.

11.Press the button to select the Return to Main Menu option.

12.Press the SELECT or MENU button to return to the Main Menu, or press the MENU button twice to exit.

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950 7.1 specifications

Dolby Laboratories has long been synonymous with cutting-edge audio technology, and the introduction of the Dolby 950 7.1 system is a testament to its commitment to delivering immersive sound experiences. Designed for both professional and home environments, the Dolby 950 7.1 system offers a comprehensive suite of features that elevate audio quality to new heights.

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