Philips FWP88P User manual - Page 8

English 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. 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 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. • 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 REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR SURROUND FRONT FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT Positioning the Speakers To get the best surround sound effect, place the speakers as follows. FRONT LEFT SUBWOOFER CENTER SPEAKER MINI HIFI SYSTEM FRONT RIGHT 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 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 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. 3 Press DPL TEST TONE BALANCE BALANCE L L R to adjust the CENTER REAR sound of the - + - + front left speaker. ™ The display will show "BAL L +XX". 4 Press BALANCE R to adjust the sound of the front right speaker. ™ The display will show "BAL R +XX". 5 Press CENTER + or - to adjust the sound of the center speaker. ™ The display will show either "CENT +XX or -XX". 6 Press REAR + or - to adjust the sound of the surround speakers. ™ 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 TV 1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to are satisfied with the L Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic system SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT switch on the system. 2 Press TEST TONE. ™ A test signal is generated; it will setting, press TEST CENTER R TONE again to switch + off the test signal. 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 8 speaker. 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. move through the Left, Center, Right, and Surround speakers, in that order. ™ "TEST TONE" followed by "ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER AND REAR LEVEL" will be displayed. ™ The test signal will last for about 90 seconds. Note: - It is advisable to set the speakers' level at normal listening level. "XX" denotes the sound level. pg 01-31/P88/22-Eng 8 3/6/00, 1:26 PM 3139 116 19721