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Installation & Configuration
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3.Subtract the distance to the rear/sur- round speakers from the distance to the front speakers and add 15. The resulting number is the ideal delay time for your room. For example, if the front speakers are 10 feet away and the surround speak- ers are 5 feet away, the formula will be
Note that the delay time for the Dolby ProLogic Mode is adjusted in 2 ms incre- ments from 16 ms. to 30 ms. The delay
FRONT(left)
REAR(left)
CENTER
FRONT(right)
REAR(right)
setting for the Theater and Stadium modes is adjusted in 8 ms increments from 8ms to 96 ms.
Center Channel Mode
Wide Mode: Select this mode if your center channel speaker is a traditional full range loudspeaker.
The PT2500 permits you to tailor the center channel output to match the type of speakers used in your home theater. Press the Center Mode button o7 on the front panel or remote to select one of the following. The center channel mode is shown by indicators in the front panel display window.
CENTER
FRONT(left)
REAR(left)
FRONT(right)
REAR(right)
FRONT(left) | FRONT(right) |
Phantom Mode: Select this mode if a center channel speaker is not used. The PT2500 will create a “phantom” center channel using the outputs of the left and right speakers. Note that the Phantom mode is not available when Dolby 3 Stereo is selected as a surround mode.
REAR(left) | REAR(right) |
Normal Mode: Select this mode if your center channel is small and has limited bass response. Most specialized center channel speakers fall into this category.
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