Audio Options
The Audio Options menu allows you to set Dynamic
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When in play or stop mode, press the SETUP button.
Select “Audio Options”
Use the UP/DOWN button to select AUDIO OPTIONS, then press ENTER.
Set “Dynamic Compression”
Use the UP/DOWN button to select Dynamic Compression, then use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select:
•ON — Compresses the dynamic range, i.e. the difference between the quietest and loudest passages of a disc’s soundtrack. This enables you to limit loud noises, such as explosions, or raise the volume of quiet passages, such as whispering, while watching a movie late at night.
•OFF — Selects the standard dynamic range.
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Use the UP/DOWN button to select Sur- round Mode. Then use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to set Surround Mode to one of the following:
•PRO LOGIC* — Converts encoded stereo Pro Logic soundtracks (such as those found on VHS tapes and Dolby Digital 2 channel DVDs) to 4 channel sound (LF, C, RF, Rear Surround).
•NATURAL — Converts a mono or stereo soundtrack to surround sound with natural acoustical properties.
•HALL — Converts a mono or stereo soundtrack to surround sound in a simu- lated concert hall setting.
•ARENA — Converts a mono or stereo soundtrack to surround sound in a simu- lated large arena setting.
•OFF — Surround mode is turned off. Use this setting to listen to 2 channel soundtracks in stereo through the LF and RF speakers.
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•Surround Mode is the default setting for
•DVDs encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound* are automatically selected when you play the disc.
•These features may not work with all DVDs.
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