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Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of system's preprogrammed sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. SOUND FIELD Press SOUND FIELD. Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound field you want appears in the front panel display. All sound field Sound field AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC CINEMA STUDIO EX LIVE CONCERT SPORTS STADIUM Display Auto Format Direct Standard Auto Format Direct Multi Pro Logic II Movie Pro Logic II Music Cinema Studio EX* Live Concert Sports Stadium Sound field PORTABLE AUDIO ENHANCER 2 CHANNEL STEREO * Use DCS Technology Display Portable Audio Enhancer 2Channel Stereo Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/encoded, without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation). However, if there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal for output to the subwoofer. Outputting the sound from multiple speakers x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all types of discs from multiple speakers. Note • The sound is not output from multiple speakers depending on the source. Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth output channels from 2 channel sources. This is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of the original recording without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. Note • When the input signal is multi channel source, "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 II Movie/Music" are not effective. 48US

Section	Page
WARNING	2
Welcome!	3
About This Manual	6
This System Can Play the Following Discs	6
Note about CDs/DVDs	7
Example of discs that the system cannot play	7
About Multi Session CD	8
About the Super Audio CD	8
Region code	9
Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs	9
Copyrights	9
Getting Started - BASIC -	10
Step 1: Assembling the system	11
Assembling the control unit	11
Assembling the speakers	13
Step 2: Connecting the System	22
1 Connecting the Control unit	23
2 Connecting the Speakers	24
3 Connecting the AC adaptor	24
4 Connecting the Antenna (Aerial)	25
5 Connecting the IR transmitter	26
6 Connecting the AC power cords (mains leads)	26
Step 3: Connecting the TV	27
Step 4: Positioning the System	28
Positioning the speakers	28
Adjusting the IR transmitter and IR receiver of the surround speaker (L)	29
Step 5: Performing the Quick Setup	30
Getting Started - ADVANCED -	33
Using the IR Receiver	33
Installing the IR Transmitter and the IR Receiver on a Wall	34
Installing the IR transmitter on a wall	34
Installing the IR receiver on a wall	35
TV Hookup (Advanced)	36
Connecting the video/HDMI* cords	36
Connecting the TV with the digital optical cord	39
Other Component Hookup	40
Connecting the system and the other component	40
Basic Operations	42
Playing Discs	42
Enjoying the Radio or Other Components	44
Selecting the connected component	44
Changing the input level of the sound from connected components	44
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers	46
Selecting the Movie or Music Mode	47
Sound Adjustments	48
Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field	48
Automatic outputting of the original sound	48
Outputting the sound from multiple speakers	48
Outputting 2 channel sources like CDs by 5.1channel	48
Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound	49
Enjoying the surround sound	49
Using only the front speaker and subwoofer	49
Adjusting the Bass and Treble Level	50
Various Functions for Playing Discs	51
Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc	51
Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse (Scan)	51
Watching frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)	51
Playing one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)	51
Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track/Scene, etc.	52
Searching by Scene	53
Resuming Playback from the Point Where You Stopped the Disc	54
Creating Your Own Program	55
Playing in Random Order	57
Playing Repeatedly	58
Using the DVD’s Menu	59
Changing the Sound	59
Checking the audio signal format	60
Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/ DVD-RW	61
Changing the Display Mode	62
Viewing Information About the Disc	63
Viewing the playing time and remaining time in the front panel display	63
Checking the playing time and remaining time	63
Checking the play information of the disc	64
Checking the date information	65
Changing the Angles	65
Displaying the Subtitles	66
Adjusting the Delay Between the Picture and Sound	66
Selecting a Playback Area for a Super Audio CD	67
Selecting a playback area on a 2 channel + Multi-channel Super Audio CD	67
Selecting a playback layer when playing a hybrid Super Audio CD	67
About MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	68
What is MP3/JPEG?	68
Discs that the system can play	68
MP3 audio track or JPEG image file that the system can play	68
Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files	68
Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files	69
Selecting an MP3 audio track or album	69
Selecting a JPEG image file or album	70
Playing Audio Tracks and Images as a Slide Show with Sound	71
Specifying the slide show duration	72
Selecting an effect for image files in the slide show	73
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC Functions (Ver.2.0)	73
Tuner Functions	75
Presetting Radio Stations	75
Listening to the Radio	76
Other Operations	78
Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote	78
Controlling TVs with the remote	78
Using the THEATRE SYNC Function	80
Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function	80
Operating for the THEATRE SYNC function	81
Enjoying Multiplex Broadcast Sound	81
Using the Sound Effect	82
Enjoying the sound at low volume	82
Using the Sleep Timer	82
Changing the Brightness of the Front Panel Display	83
Advanced Settings and Adjustments	84
Locking Discs	84
Preventing playback of specific discs [CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL]	84
Limiting playback for children [PARENTAL CONTROL]	85
Changing the password	87
Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically	87
Using the Setup Display	90
Setting the Display or Sound Track Language	91
Settings for the Display	92
Custom Settings	95
Settings for the Speakers	97
Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone	98
Placing the surround speaker (L) in the (R) position	99
Returning to the Default Settings	100
Returning the settings on the Setup Display to the default	100
Returning the sound field settings or radio settings to the default	100
Additional Information	101
Precautions	101
Notes about the Discs	102
Troubleshooting	102
Self-diagnosis Function	106
Specifications	107
Glossary	109
Language Code List	113
Parental Control Area Code List	113
Index to Parts and Controls	114
Front Panel (control unit)	114
Front Panel Display	115
Subwoofer	117
Remote control	118
AC adaptor	119
Surround speaker (L)	119
Guide to the Control Menu Display	120
Control Menu display	120
DVD Setup Display List	123
AMP Menu List	124

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You can take advantage of surround sound

simply by selecting one of system’s pre-

programmed sound fields. They bring the

exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters

into your home.

Press SOUND FIELD.

Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until the sound

field you want appears in the front panel display.

All sound field

Use DCS Technology

Automatic outputting of the

original sound

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD

The auto decoding function automatically

detects the type of audio signal being input

(Dolby Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel

stereo) and performs the proper decoding if

necessary. This mode presents the sound as it

was recorded/encoded, without adding any

effects (e.g. reverberation).

However, if there are no low frequency signals

(Dolby Digital LFE, etc.), it will generate a low

frequency signal for output to the subwoofer.

Outputting the sound from

multiple speakers

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT MULTI

This mode lets you enjoy audio playback of all

types of discs from multiple speakers.

Note

• The sound is not output from multiple speakers

depending on the source.

Outputting 2 channel sources

like CDs by 5.1channel

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC

Dolby Pro Logic II produces five full-bandwidth

output channels from 2 channel sources. This is

done using an advanced, high-purity matrix

surround decoder that extracts the spatial

properties of the original recording without

adding any new sounds or tonal colorations.

Note

• When the input signal is multi channel source,

“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 II Movie/Music” are not effective.

Sound Adjustments

Enjoying Surround Sound

by Using Sound Field

Sound field

Display

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

STANDARD

Auto Format Direct

Standard

AUTO FORMAT DIRECT

MULTI

Auto Format Direct

Multi

Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE

Pro Logic II Movie

Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC

Pro Logic II Music

CINEMA STUDIO EX

Cinema Studio EX*

LIVE CONCERT

Live Concert

SPORTS STADIUM

Sports Stadium

SOUND

FIELD

PORTABLE AUDIO

ENHANCER

Portable Audio

Enhancer

2 CHANNEL STEREO

2Channel Stereo

Sound field

Display