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Selecting surround mode
Press the SURROUND button to select the surround mode. Each time the
button is pressed, the surround mode changes as follows:
AUTO SURR
v
5.1ch SURR
v
2.1ch ST . . .
When “DVD/CD” function is selected
AUTO SURR
The unit selects the surround mode automatically depending on the
disc.
- If a DVD disc is encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel, it is played
back with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound.
Not all DVD discs are encoded with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
surround sound.
- If a DVD disc is encoded with Dolby Digital 2 channel or mono, it
is played back with Dolby Pro Logic mode. “DOLBY PL” appears
briefly on the display.
- If a DVD disc is encoded with 2 channel Liner PCM (stereo), it is
played back with Dolby Pro Logic mode. “DOLBY PL” appears
briefly on the display.
- If a DVD or CD disc is encoded with DTS Surround, it is played
back with DTS surround sound.
- Video and Audio CDs are played back with Dolby Pro Logic mode.
- MP3 CDs are played back with Virtual 5.1 channel surround
sound.
5.1ch SURR
Disc is played back with Virtual 5.1 channel surround sound.
2.1ch ST
The surround mode is set to 2.1 channel (Front left and right speakers,
and Subwoofer).
When “TV (stereo)”, “VIDEO” or “FM TUNER (stereo)” is selected
AUTO SURR/5.1ch SURR
The surround mode is set to Virtual 5.1 channel surround sound.
2.1ch ST
The surround mode is set to 2.1 channel.
When “TV (mono)”, “FM TUNER (mono)” or “AM TUNER” is selected
AUTO SURR/5.1ch SURR
Front left and right speakers, Centre speaker and Subwoofer sound.
2.1ch ST
The surround mode is set to 2.1 channel.
Note:
- When using headphones, the surround/bass boost mode does not
change. If the SURROUND or BASS button is pressed, “-SURR-” or
“-BASS-” appears briefly on the display.
- When receiving weak FM broadcasts, set the mode to “2.1ch ST”. The
sound quality may improve.
VARIOUS ADJUSTINGS
Adjusting the speaker volume balance
This unit is set to the standard level before shipping from the factory. You
may not need adjustment.
However, depending on the size of the room and the placement of the
speakers, you may need a fine adjustment.
In this case, follow the steps below. Please use the remote control at the
listening point.
1. Press the FUNCTION button to select “DVD/CD”.
2. Press the n button to stop play completely.
3. Press the TEST button. The speaker screen appears.
“FNT-L 0” appears on the display.
The test tone will be heard from each speaker sequentially as follows:
TV screen Display Speaker
Front-L FNT-L 0 Front left speaker
Center CENT 0 Centre speaker
Front-R FNT-R 0 Front right speaker
Surround-R SUR-R 0 Surround right speaker
Surround-L SUR-L 0 Surround left speaker
4. Press the VOLUME “+” or “–” button until the test tone is at a
comfortable level.
5. If the test tone level is not the same from each speaker, press the 5
or 4 button to adjust it while the speaker is activated. The level
appears.
Front-L/Front-R: “–10” ~ “0”
Center/Surround-R/Surround-L: “–10” ~ “+10”
If necessary, repeat this step again.
6. Press the TEST button to turn the test tone off.
Note:
If no adjustments are made, the original display returns after the test
tone has cycled round 5 times.
Adjusting the subwoofer level
1. Press the TRIM button. “FNT-L 0” appears on the display.
Note: No test tone.
2. Press the ENTER button repeatedly to select “SUB.W 0”.
Each time the button is pressed, the display shows the selected
speaker and tone level.
3. Press the 5 or 4 button to adjust the level as desired.
SUB.W: “–10” ~ “+10”
Note:
If another speaker is selected, the level can also be changed as
above.
4. Press the TRIM button to turn it off.
Note:
If no adjustments are made, the original display returns after
approximately 10 seconds.
Set the delay time for your centre and surround speakers. See “Setting
audio” on Page 20.
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