DOLBY SURROUND AND DTS SURROUND
This unit is equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby
TO SELECT A DOLBY SURROUND MODE
Digital decoder and DTS decorder.
The unit and the center and surround speakers (standard) assure
full-scale home theater sound. When playing back discs or video
software that have been recorded in Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital
surround or DTS surround, astonishingly realistic sound
surrounds the listener to create a new level of audio/visual
entertainment.
Independent control of the five channels allows the listener to
enjoy the same type of sound reproduction experienced in movie
theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center sound
field, while ambient sounds like cars and crowds are reproduced
on all sides of the listener for an incredibly lifelike audio/video
experience. Please read the following carefully to Otune� the
systemOs output to match the characteristics of your listening
Preparationsspace.
YWhen selecting a Dolby Digital Surround mode, select the
VIDEO 1 (DIGITAL), VIDEO 2 (DIGITAL) or VIDEO 3 (DIGITAL)Check the following:
function (see page 12) and play a disc recorded in Dolby
YBefore enjoying the DOLBY surround sound or DTS
Digital Surround before selecting the mode.
surround sound, adjust the speaker sound levels to the
YWhen selecting a Dolby Pro Logic mode, select the function
proper balance (see page 16).
except VIDEO 1 (DIGITAL), VIDEO 2 (DIGITAL) and VIDEO 3
YMake sure the speakers are properly connected and positioned
(DIGITAL).
(see pages 4 and 5).
YMake sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected
1 Press the SURROUND button and turn the MULTI
(see page 3).
JOG to select the appropriate mode.
YMake sure the disc and video tape, etc., support Dolby Pro
The selected mode name appears on the display.
Logic, Dolby Digital surround or DTS surround.
[Dolby Digital surround]
SELECTING DOLBY SURROUND
The optimal Dolby Digital surround and Dolby Pro Logic modes
DOLBY DPHANTOM3 STEREO
and settings depend on the type and placement of the speakers.
It is recommended that the optional AIWA speakers should be
used for all channels, for example, the SX-AVR2900 speaker
To select the 2chSTEREO mode, press the SURROUND
system.
button repeatedly until O2chSTEREO � appears.
Check the current type and placement of your speakers and select
the recommended mode accordingly.
NOTE
The recommended modeSelect the Dolby Digital Surround mode while playing a source
recorded in Dolby Digital Surround.
[Dolby Digital surround]
Center speaker[Dolby Pro Logic]
Larger-sizeSmaller-size No speaker
Surround speaker DOLBYDOLBYPHANTOM
(Rear speaker)D-WIDED-NORMAL
No surround3 STEREO-3 STEREO-
2chSTEREO
speakerWIDENORMAL
PRO LOGIC PHANTOM 3 STEREO
[Dolby Pro Logic]
Center speaker
Larger-size Smaller-size No speaker
2 Press the SURROUND button again and hold it
Surround speakerPRO LOGIC-PRO LOGIC-PHANTOM
(Rear speaker)WIDENORMALdown until the center speaker mode to be
selected appears. (Except the 2chSTEREO and
No surround3 STEREO-3 STEREO-
�
speakerWIDENORMALPHANTOM modes.)
ONORMAL � and OWIDE � appear one after the other.
PHANTOM mode: Select this mode when the center speaker is
not connected. All center channel signals are redistributed to
the left and right channel speakers.When operating with the remote control
3 STEREO mode: Select this mode when the surround speakPress the SURRersOUND button repeatedly to select the mode,
are not connected.and hold it down to select the center speaker mode.
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