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Display control
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To change the display brightness (2 levels)
You can switch the brightness of the main unit display by pressing the DIMMER but-
ton.
ton.
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TV screen display
By pressing the DISPLAY button whilst in the DVD or VIDEO mode, you can check
the status or setting on the TV screen.
the status or setting on the TV screen.
Note:
The settings appear only when the TV is connected with a video cable. They will not
appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
Sound control
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Volume control
Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume and the VOLUME button for
decreasing.
decreasing.
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Bass control
When the X-BASS button is pressed, the unit will enter the extra bass mode which
emphasises the bass frequencies. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS
button.
emphasises the bass frequencies. To cancel the extra bass mode, press the X-BASS
button.
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Equaliser
When the EQ button is pressed, the current mode setting will be displayed. To
change to a different mode, press the EQ button repeatedly until the desired sound
mode appears.
change to a different mode, press the EQ button repeatedly until the desired sound
mode appears.
Note:
Bass control and equaliser are enabled only when the sound mode is set to
"STEREO" or "VIRTUAL" (see page 28).
"STEREO" or "VIRTUAL" (see page 28).
Dimmed (Dimmer mode)
Brightened
Example:
TV screen display
Bass frequencies are em-
phasised.
phasised.
Cancelled.
FLAT
The sound is not modified.
ROCK
Bass and treble are emphasised.
POPS
Bass and treble are slightly emphasised.
JAZZ
Treble is cut a little.
CLASSIC
Treble is reduced a lot.
VOCAL
Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.
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Main unit
TV screen
Main unit
TV screen
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Enjoy Surround Sound (sound mode)
If (*) is selected, the "
" indicator goes out.
The sound effect is activated when the Dolby Digital and DTS signals below are sent from the digitally connected DVD player, etc. When using other 2ch systems (analogue,
etc.), Dolby Pro Logic II function is activated.
etc.), Dolby Pro Logic II function is activated.
VCR, etc.
DVD player
Dolby Digital or DTS signals
2ch signals (analogue, etc.)
Dolby Digital
DTS
Dolby Pro Logic II
Types of surround
Source
Contents
Switchable sound
mode
Dolby Digital
One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. You can
enjoy the stereophonic effect in the home theatre system.
enjoy the stereophonic effect in the home theatre system.
Standard
(Dynamic sound)
(Dynamic sound)
The disc recorded in the Dolby Digital system is recognised
by this unit automatically when it is played back.
by this unit automatically when it is played back.
Virtual
Disc with this trademark
Stereo
DTS (Digital Theater Sys-
tems)
tems)
One of the digital audio systems for theatrical use. As the
sound quality is emphasised, you can enjoy the realistic
sound effect in the home theatre system. The disc recorded
in the DTS system is recognised by this unit automatically
when it is played back.
sound quality is emphasised, you can enjoy the realistic
sound effect in the home theatre system. The disc recorded
in the DTS system is recognised by this unit automatically
when it is played back.
Standard
(Dynamic sound)
(Dynamic sound)
Virtual
Disc with this trademark
Stereo
Dolby Pro Logic II
Stereo-recorded discs and videotapes
When playing a stereo-recorded disc or video tape, it is rec-
ognised by the Dolby Pro Logic II function and the sound is
changed to the 5.1ch digital surround sound automatically. A
more natural sound effect can be achieved.
ognised by the Dolby Pro Logic II function and the sound is
changed to the 5.1ch digital surround sound automatically. A
more natural sound effect can be achieved.
Standard
(Dynamic sound)
(Dynamic sound)
Virtual (*)
Stereo (*)
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Dolby Digital and DTS:
The input signal is recognised automatically and the unit's indicator appears.
Dolby Pro Logic II:
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The indicator appears on the display of the main unit when the 2ch signals are
entered to extend them to the 5.1ch surround sound.
entered to extend them to the 5.1ch surround sound.
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Even the 2ch sound recorded with Dolby Digital will be extended to the 5.1ch.
Notes:
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When the surround mode is set to "STANDARD", the sound of monaural signals is
heard only from the centre speaker.
heard only from the centre speaker.
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When the surround mode is set to "VIRTUAL", the same monaural sound is repro-
duced in both the front right and front left channels.
duced in both the front right and front left channels.
TV screen display:
The surround types are displayed also on the TV screen only when the unit is set to
DVD or VIDEO (see page 25).
DVD or VIDEO (see page 25).
Note:
The settings appear only when the TV is connected with a video cable. They will not
appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
Acoustic effect
Standard
The maximum of 5.1ch surround sound
is reproduced to provide three-dimen-
sional effect. This unit automatically
emits the 5.1ch sound according to the
recorded audio signal.
is reproduced to provide three-dimen-
sional effect. This unit automatically
emits the 5.1ch sound according to the
recorded audio signal.
"STANDARD" appears on the display
of the unit and TV screen.
of the unit and TV screen.
Dynamic sound
You can enjoy normal surround sound with various scenes.
MOVIE:
The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect.
MUSIC:
You can enjoy lively sound by producing the articulate sound.
NIGHT:
Soft but powerful sound is achieved even at low volumes.
Virtual
Although no sound is heard from the
surround speakers, you can still enjoy
2.1ch surround sound as if they exist.
surround speakers, you can still enjoy
2.1ch surround sound as if they exist.
It sounds as if speakers are also placed
in .
in .
"VIRTUAL" appears on the display of
the unit and TV screen.
the unit and TV screen.
Stereo
You can enjoy the great acoustic ef-
fects of the front speakers and sub-
woofer.
fects of the front speakers and sub-
woofer.
"STEREO" appears on the display of
the unit and TV screen.
the unit and TV screen.
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Front Left Signal Indicator
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Centre Signal Indicator
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Front Right Signal Indicator
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Surround Left Signal Indicator
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Surround Monaural Signal Indica-
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Surround Right Signal Indicator
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Low Frequency Effect Signal Indi-
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DOLBY DIGITAL
DOLBY PROLOGIC II
dts
DOLBY PROLOGIC II
dts
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Sound mode
Notes:
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In the standard mode, you can change the dynamic sound to "MOVIE", "MUSIC",
or "NIGHT".
or "NIGHT".
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Some discs are recorded at the sampling frequency of 96 kHz. When the signals
of such discs are sent, the playback sound may not be heard from this unit.
of such discs are sent, the playback sound may not be heard from this unit.
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The settings appear only when the TV is connected with a video cable. They will
not appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
not appear when the TV is connected with an S-video cable.
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To enjoy with dynamic sound
To restore the standard surround sound:
Press the STANDARD button.
To enjoy in the standard mode
During playback, press the STANDARD button.
"STANDARD" appears on the display of the unit
and TV screen.
and TV screen.
To enjoy in the virtual mode
During playback, press the 2CH button repeat-
edly to select "VIRTUAL".
edly to select "VIRTUAL".
"VIRTUAL" appears on the display of the unit and
TV screen.
TV screen.
To enjoy in the stereo mode
During playback, press the 2CH button repeat-
edly to select "STEREO".
edly to select "STEREO".
"STEREO" appears on the display of the unit and
TV screen.
TV screen.
TV screen
Main unit
TV screen
Main unit
TV screen
Main unit
During playback, press the DYNAMIC SOUND button.
Each press of this button changes the mode in the order of "MOVIE" "MUSIC"
"NIGHT".
"NIGHT".
MOVIE
The bass level is increased for powerful sound effect.
MUSIC
You can enjoy lively sound by producing the articulate sound.
NIGHT
Soft but powerful sound is achieved even at low volumes.
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