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Enjoying virtual surround speakers, Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers

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Sound Adjustments Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are canceled and the multi channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is input, Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC are not effective. Enjoying virtual surround speakers x VIRTUAL MULTI DIMENSION Creates an array of virtual surround speaker positions higher than the listener from a single set of actual surround speakers. This mode creates 5 pairs of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. The effect differs according to the [BEHIND] or [SIDE] setting of the surround speakers (page 75). [BEHIND] L R SL SR [SIDE] L R SL SR L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right) SL: Surround speaker (left) SR: Surround speaker (right) : Virtual speaker Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers x MULTI ST. This mode outputs 2 channel sources from the front speakers and surround speakers simultaneously. The sound that is output from the surround speakers is same as the sound that is output from the front speakers. Tip • When you select "MULTI ST.," "LINK" lights up in the front panel display. Selecting a sound field for music x ROCK, POP, JAZZ, CLASSIC The each mode provided sound to suit the source. Enjoying the sound at low volume x NIGHT You can enjoy sound effects or dialogue, as you would in a movie theater, even at low volume. It is useful for watching movies at night. In this mode, the sound is output from the front speakers only. When a 2 channel source is played, this function is not effective. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE VIRTUAL This mode outputs the sound as surround from headphone L/R. This mode is effective only when a multi channel source is played. x HEADPHONE 2CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/ R. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. 55US

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Welcome!	3
About This Manual	6
This System Can Play the Following Discs	6
Note about CDs	6
Example of discs that the system cannot play	6
Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs)	7
About Multi Session CD	7
Region code	7
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs	8
Copyrights	8
Guide to the Control Menu Display	9
Control Menu display	9
Getting Started	12
Unpacking	12
Inserting Batteries into the Remote	12
Hookup Overview	13
Step 1: Speaker System Hookup	14
Required cords	14
Connecting the speakers	15
Avoiding short-circuiting the speakers	17
Installing the speakers on the wall	18
Step 2: Antenna (Aerial) Hookup	20
Step 3: TV Hookup	21
Connecting the video cords	21
Does your TV accept progressive signals?	22
Connecting the audio cords	23
Step 4: Other Component Hookup	25
Connecting the system and the other component	25
Step 5: Connecting the AC Power Cord (Mains Lead)	27
Step 6: Turning off the Demonstration	27
Setting the demonstration mode on/off	27
Step 7: Performing the Quick Setup	28
Speaker Setup	30
Positioning the speakers	30
Playing Discs	31
Playing Discs	31
About DVD 5-DISC changer	32
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)	32
Creating your own program (Program Play)	33
Playing in random order (Shuffle Play)	34
Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play)	35
Using the DVD’s Menu	36
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-RW	37
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)	37
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	38
What is MP3/JPEG?	38
Discs that the system can play	38
MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play	38
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files	39
Playing DATA CDs with MP3 Audio Track and JPEG Image Files	40
Selecting an album	40
Selecting an MP3 audio track	40
Selecting a JPEG image file	41
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound	42
Specifying the slide show duration	43
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show	44
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	44
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc	45
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)	45
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)	45
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)	45
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.	46
Searching by Scene	48
Viewing Information About the Disc	49
Viewing the Playing Time and Remaining Time in the Front Panel Display	49
Viewing the Station Name or Frequency in the front panel display	50
Checking the Playing Time and Remaining Time	50
Checking the play information of the Disc	51
Checking the date information	51
Sound Adjustments	52
Changing the Sound	52
Checking the audio signal format	53
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field	54
Automatic outputting of the original sound	54
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer	54
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel	54
Enjoying virtual surround speakers	55
Outputting 2 channel sources from the surround speakers	55
Selecting a sound field for music	55
Enjoying the sound at low volume	55
Enjoying the surround sound by headphones	55
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers	56
Using the Sound Effect	57
Reinforcing bass frequencies	57
Using Various Additional Functions	58
Changing the Angles	58
Displaying the Subtitles	58
Locking Discs	59
Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]	59
Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]	60
Changing the password	62
Other Operations	63
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	63
Controlling TVs with the remote	63
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function	64
Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function	64
Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function	64
Enjoying the Sound of Other Components	65
Selecting the connected component	65
Using a digital satellite receiver or other components with a high audio output level	66
Enjoying the Radio	66
Presetting radio stations	66
Listening to the radio	67
Naming preset stations	67
Using the Sleep Timer	68
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	69
Returning to the Default Settings	69
Settings and Adjustments	70
Using the Setup Display	70
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language	71
Settings for the Display	72
Custom Settings	74
Settings for the Speakers	75
Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone	76
Additional Information	78
Precautions	78
Notes about the Discs	79
Troubleshooting	79
Self-diagnosis Function	82
Specifications	83
Glossary	85
Language Code List	88
Index to Parts and Controls	89
Front panel	89
Front panel display	90
Rear panel	91
Remote	92
DVD Setup Display List	93
AMP Menu List	94