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SYSTEM SETUP
Before proceeding with the audio setup adjustmentsspeakers when Small is selected as the speakerY 16:9: If you have a widescreen (16:9) display, or a
using the DVD 31Os controls, we recommend that yousize for any of the speakers. Select the frequency fromdisplay that has a widescreen mode, choose this
first use the menu system in your receiver and proces-those shown on the Adjustments Options Line �setting. With this setting, the DVD 31 will adjust the
sor to access the settings already established forthat is closest to the lowest frequency your mainoutput for widescreen movies so that they fill the
OSpeaker Size,� OOutput Level� and ODelay Time.� Write(left/center/right/surround left/surround right) speakersentire screen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, how-
these settings down, as you will use them during theare able to reproduce. If you are not familiar with thatever, that in this setting a disc recorded in the 4:3
configuration process.information, it may be found in the ownerOs manual foraspect ratio will appear in the widescreen as a
As with all setup menus, press the OSD Button `your speakers.boxed image in the center, with black columns on
to activate the main menu screen, and then pressDelay Time: This setting is used to compensate forthe left and right side of the screen. Note that if the
?/¤Navigation eso that SETUPis high-the time it takes for sound to reach you from eachwidescreen option is chosen and a widescreen
lighted. Then use the ?/¤/?/? Navigation Buttonsspeaker position. Select the distance from the speakermovie is played on a conventional 4:3 aspect ratio
e until the AUDIO ADJUSTMENTSto your listening position by choosing one of the dis-set, the image will be distorted due to vertical com-
pression.
Submenu + is highlighted within a white outline boxtance settings shown on the Adjustments Options
and press Enter z.Line �. This setting is not available for the sub-Y Letterbox: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio
woofer.video display, choose this setting if you wish to see
the entire frame of the movie as it is recorded on
Output Level: This setting is used to maintain bal-
anced reproduction and sound field presentation. Thethe disc without any image cutoff at the left and
goal is to make certain that a sound of identical levelright sides. While this allows widescreen movies to
be shown in their entirety, they will occupy a smaller
is heard from each speaker position. The best way toportion of the screen and black Oletterbox� bars may
do this is to enter the same speaker level output set-
tings already established by your receiver and proces-appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
sor. Alternatively, you may use a test disc that outputsY PanScan: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio
a fixed tone to all speakers at the same time andvideo display and prefer to have widescreen movies
adjust the settings here so that the tone is heard at thedisplayed without the black bars at the top and bot-
same level from all speakers.tom of the screen, choose this option. Note, how-
The following adjustments are available on theever, that since most DVDs do not contain special
AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS menu for each
speaker position. Although some of the adjustmentsVideo Setup MenuOpan/scan� coding that allows the on-screen image
This menu establishes the DVDOs configuration forto follow the action, you may find that while the
work in speaker pairs, it is recommended that youimage will fill the screen, the vertical spread will
cycle through the adjustments for each speaker posi-video format settings such as aspect ratio and
tion using the ?/¤/?/? Navigation Buttons e tooutput scan.cause it to be cropped at the left and right side.
Scan Type: This setting allows you to select
enter the settings that are appropriate for your system.As with all setup menus, press the OSD Button `
Speaker Size: Speaker size is part of the bass man-to activate the main menu screen, and then press thebetween progressive and interlaced scanning for the
?/? Navigation Buttons e so that SETUP isComponent Video Outputs to maximize the
agement system which determines which frequencieshighlighted. Press the Enter Button z, and thenimage resolution for the type of video display in use.
are sent to the specific speaker position, and whichWhen all desired setup and configuration entries have
are sent to the subwoofer. The designation of Osize�use the K/L/?/? Navigation Buttons e until
does not refer to the speakerOs physical size, but ratherthe VIDEO SETUP menu is highlighted withinbeen made, press the OSD Button ` to return
a white outline and press the Enter Button zthe player to normal operation and you are ready to
to the lowest frequency a speaker can handle. For thisenjoy the finest in DVD or CD playback! Note that the
purpose, Ofull-range� speakers are considered Olarge,�again. Finally, press the ?/? Navigation Buttonsoutput at the S-Video and Composite Video §
while those not capable of reproduction below 100Hze once more to move the highlight to the Control
are considered Osmall.� In general, if you are using aSettings ç side of the menu screen.outputs will always be standard-rate video that is
compatible with any television set or video display.
packaged speaker system with smaller satellite-typeTwo choices are available:
speakers and a subwoofer, you should select
Small. Large should only be selected if youY Progressive: Select this option if you have a video
display that is compatible with input sources of
are certain that your speakers are capable of handling
extreme low-frequency sounds.480P or greater. Displays labeled as OHDTV Ready,�
including virtually all large-screen LCD and plasma
Note that the speaker size for the Front Left and Frontdisplays, are compatible with progressive scan.
Right, and Surround Left and Surround Right positions
are adjusted as pairs. When you change the setting forY Interlaced: Select this option when you are using
the left speaker in either the front or surround posi-an older video display that has Y/Pr/Pb component
inputs, but which is not capable of displaying high
tions, the right speaker changes to that setting, and
vice versa.The following adjustments are available on the Videoscan rate, or OHD� signals.
Video Mode: This setting affects only the Com-
For the subwoofer, the settings are slightly different.Setup menu:
Select On when a subwoofer is connected, or OffAspect Ratio: This setting selects the aspect ratio ponent Video Outputs , and it controls how the
if one is not used. The second setting for the sub-of video programming. Your choice should be madevideo signals are optimized for progressive scan dis-
woofer is the crossover. This determines which soundsplay. In most cases, the Oautomatic� mode is your best
according to the shape of your video display and yourchoice, as it senses whether the disc being played was
will be sent to the subwoofer, and which to the mainpersonal preferences. Three choices are available:
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