Philips P88 manual Dolby PRO Logic, Test Tone, Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system

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DOLBY PRO LOGIC

Dolby Pro Logic

This state of the art Dolby Pro Logic mini system enables you to experience and enjoy a Home Cinema sound ambience. The Pro Logic system allows more accurate definition of the individual sound sources.

•Rear (surround) speakers: Connect either the wired rear surround speakers or a pair of wireless rear speakers (not supplied) to the SURROUND OUT terminals.

Center Speaker

For the best sound, place the center speaker at the same height as the left and right speakers. Place the center speaker directly above or beneath the television.

Rear (surround) Speakers

3 Press	DPL TEST TONE	BALANCE
BALANCE L		L	R
to adjust the	CENTER		REAR
sound of the	- +	-	+
front left
speaker.

It produces greater sound separation between channels and provides pinpoint sound localization. Pro Logic provides four sound outputs: Left, Center, Right and Surround (Rear). Front sounds are produced from the pair of Left and Right speakers and a Center speaker. The surround sound is reproduced by two speakers placed at the rear of the listening area. Although the

CENTER

REAR

SURROUND

REAR

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

FRONT

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

RIGHT

The surround speakers should be placed at normal listening ear level or mounted on the wall at the back of the room. Most important, experiment when placing the surround speakers in order to obtain the best sound.

Test Tone

"BAL L +XX".

4	Press BALANCE R to adjust the sound
	of the front right speaker.
	ª The display will show
	"BAL R +XX".
5	Press CENTER +or -to adjust the
	sound of the center speaker.
	ª The display will show either

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surround sound is monaural (single-source), a pair of speakers is necessary to produce the correct diffused sound.

This Pro Logic decoder enables you to decode the following modes: Dolby

Surround, Center Phantom, Dolby 3 Stereo or normal Stereo.

Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system

You must set up the system properly in order to enjoy the Home Cinema sound to the fullest. First, connect the speakers.

5-Speaker Connection

•Front speakers: Connect the front speakers.

•Center speaker: Connect the center speaker.

Positioning the Speakers

To get the best surround sound effect, place the speakers as follows.

	CENTER
SUB-	SPEAKER	MINI HIFI
FRONT WOOFER		SYSTEM	FRONT
LEFT			RIGHT
	TV
SURROUND			SURROUND
LEFT			RIGHT

Front Left and Right Speakers

For the best sound, place the Left and Right speakers at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the listener. If the speakers' magnetic field affects the television picture, increase the distance between the TV and the speakers.

This feature enables you to adjust the Front Left, Front Right, Center and Surround Sound levels of the respective speakers in Dolby Pro Logic mode.

You must sit at the ideal sitting position and use the remote control to perform this operation.

1Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to switch on the system.

2Press TEST TONE.

ªA test signal is generated; it will move through the Left, Center, Right, and Surround speakers, in that order.

ª"TEST TONE" followed by

"ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed.

ªThe test signal will last for about 90 seconds.

"CENT +XX or	-XX".
6 Press REAR +or -to adjust the
sound of the surround speakers.
ª The display will show either
"REAR +XX or	-XX".

7 Adjust the sound of all	REPEAT	S
the speakers until they
are equal. When you	DPL TEST TONE	BA
are satisfied with the		L
setting, press TEST	CENTER	R
	+
TONE again to switch
off the test signal.

Note:

–It is advisable to set the speakers’ level at normal listening level. "XX" denotes the sound level.

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