DOLBY SURROUND
This unit is equipped with not only the Dolby Pro Logic decoder
TO SELECT A DOLBY SURROUND MODE
but also the Dolby Digital decoder.
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 or Dolby
Digital 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
space.
Check the following:
YBefore enjoying the DOLBY SURROUND sound, adjust thePreparations
speaker sound levels to the proper balance (see pageY 16).When selecting a Dolby Digital Surround mode, select the
Y Make sure the speakers are properly connected and positionedVIDEO 1 (DIGITAL), VIDEO 2 (DIGITAL) or VIDEO 3 (DIGITAL)
(see pages 4 and 5).function (see page 12) and play a disc recorded in Dolby
Digital Surround before selecting the mode.
Y Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected
(see page 3).Y When selecting a Dolby Pro Logic mode, select the function
except VIDEO 1 (DIGITAL), VIDEO 2 (DIGITAL) and VIDEO 3
Y Make sure the disc and video tape, etc., support Dolby Pro
Logic or Dolby Digital Surround.(DIGITAL).
1 Press the DOLBY SURROUND button and turn
the MULTI JOG to select the appropriate mode.
The selected mode name appears on the display.
SELECTING DOLBY SURROUND
[Dolby Digital Surround]
The optimal Dolby Digital Surround and Dolby Pro Logic modes
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
system.DOLBY DPHANTOM3 STEREO
Check the current type and placement of your speakers and
select the recommended mode accordingly.
To select the 2chSTEREO mode, press the DOLBY
SURROUND button repeatedly until O2chSTEREO� appears.
The recommended mode
[Dolby Digital Surround]NOTE
Select the Dolby Digital Surround mode while playing a source
Center speakerrecorded in Dolby Digital Surround.
Larger-sizeSmaller-size No speaker
Surround speaker DOLBYDOLBYPHANTOM
[Dolby Pro Logic]
(Rear speaker)D-WIDED-NORMAL
No surround3 STEREO-3 STEREO-
2chSTEREO
speakerWIDENORMAL
[Dolby Pro Logic]
Center speaker
Larger-size Smaller-size No speaker
PRO LOGIC PHANTOM 3 STEREO
Surround speakerPRO LOGIC-PRO LOGIC-PHANTOM
(Rear speaker)WIDENORMAL
No surround3 STEREO-3 STEREO-
�
speakerWIDENORMAL
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.
3 STEREO mode: Select this mode when the surround speakers
are not connected.
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