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...Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 19 Getting...Radio or Other Components 31 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 32 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 32 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 33 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching ...Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly 41 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu 42 Changing the Sound 42 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW 44 Viewing Information About the Disc 45 Changing the ...
...Step 1: Assembling the Speakers 10 Step 2: Connecting the System and TV 13 Step 3: Positioning the System ...18 Step 4: Performing the Quick Setup 19 Getting...Radio or Other Components 31 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 32 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 32 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 33 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching ...Shuffle Play) Playing Repeatedly 41 (Repeat Play) Using the DVD's Menu 42 Changing the Sound 42 Selecting [ORIGINAL] or [PLAY LIST] on a DVD-R/DVD-RW 44 Viewing Information About the Disc 45 Changing the ...
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Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings ... in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 93 DVD Setup Display List 96 AMP Menu List 97 Index 98 5GB
Advanced Settings and Adjustments Locking Discs 63 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 66 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 68 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 70 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 72 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 72 [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings ... in the display) Specifications 84 Glossary 87 Language Code List 90 Index to Parts and Controls 91 Guide to the Control Menu Display...... 93 DVD Setup Display List 96 AMP Menu List 97 Index 98 5GB
Operating Instructions
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... - Dusty or dirty - For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of abrasive...it is recommended that you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the... The front speakers can be the same distance from the listening position. Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to...
... - Dusty or dirty - For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of abrasive...it is recommended that you to place the center speaker up to 1.6 meters (5 ft) closer (B) and the surround speakers up to 5.0 meters (16 ft) closer (C) to direct sunlight • Use caution when placing the... The front speakers can be the same distance from the listening position. Step 3: Positioning the System Positioning the speakers For the best possible surround sound, all the speakers other than the subwoofer should be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 meters (3 to...
Operating Instructions
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... Setup Follow the steps below to select the setting that matches your TV so that the function is set to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on the TV. 2 Press [/1. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 16...COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 1 Turn on your TV type. The Setup Display for using the system. BASIC - The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to select the speaker formation...page 72) x If you perform the Quick Setup. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the aspect ratio of the screen.
... Setup Follow the steps below to select the setting that matches your TV so that the function is set to "DVD." 3 Switch the input selector on the TV. 2 Press [/1. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 SCREEN SAVER: 16...COMPONENT OUT): OFF 4:3 OUTPUT: FULL 1 Turn on your TV type. The Setup Display for using the system. BASIC - The system displays the menu and subtitles in the on the TV screen. [Press [ENTER] to select the speaker formation...page 72) x If you perform the Quick Setup. For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the aspect ratio of the screen.
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...the speakers and the calibration mic. YES NO Auto Calibration starts. 20GB FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. Start measurement? You cannot turn the volume down. Set up the calibration mic ... mic and press C/ c to select [YES], then press ENTER. All connections and setup operations are complete. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • If you change any Step.
...the speakers and the calibration mic. YES NO Auto Calibration starts. 20GB FRONT L : YES FRONT R : YES CENTER : NONE SUBWOOFER : YES SURROUND L : NONE SURROUND R : NONE If OK, unplug calibration mic and select YES. Start measurement? You cannot turn the volume down. Set up the calibration mic ... mic and press C/ c to select [YES], then press ENTER. All connections and setup operations are complete. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 66) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • If you change any Step.
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...lets you want appears in the front panel display. SOUND FIELD Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. MULTI MULTI Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC Dolby ... channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby ...
...lets you want appears in the front panel display. SOUND FIELD Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of movie theaters into your home. MULTI MULTI Dolby Pro Logic PRO LOGIC Dolby ... channel source is output directly. • When the bilingual broadcast sound is done using an advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder that extracts the spatial properties of system's preprogrammed sound fields. Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes monaural. x Dolby Pro Logic II MOVIE/MUSIC Dolby ...
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...surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. STD" or "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. 34GB This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound... field processing. 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...
...surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. STD" or "2CH STEREO" appears in the front panel display. 34GB This allows you to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound... field processing. 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...
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... sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) * Except for North American models) Example: MP3 audio 1: MP3 128k Bit rate continued 43GB x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround ...CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models. x When playing a Super VCD ...
... sound will come out when you select [2:STEREO], [2:1/L], or [2:2/R]. Checking the audio signal format (DVD, DivX video* only) * Except for North American models) Example: MP3 audio 1: MP3 128k Bit rate continued 43GB x When playing a DVD Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Surround ...CR LFE LS RS Currently playing program format Example: Dolby Digital 3 ch Front (L/R) Surround (Monaural) 2:SPANISH DOLBY DIGITAL 2 / 1 L R S Currently playing program format x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video) or DATA DVD (DivX video) (except for North American models. x When playing a Super VCD ...
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... can be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is underlined. • [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound's monaural Surround audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency Effect...
... can be played. 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is underlined. • [PLAY LIST]: plays the titles created from a separate speaker. • Front (L) • Front (R) • Center • Surround (L) • Surround (R) • Surround (Monaural): This signal can be either the Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or the Dolby Digital sound's monaural Surround audio signals. • LFE (Low Frequency Effect...
Operating Instructions
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...press ENTER. 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to select a setting. 66GB For the better surround sound, it is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press ENTER. ...The options for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system...
...press ENTER. 1 ( 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 4 Press X/x to select a setting. 66GB For the better surround sound, it is in stop mode. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press X/x to select [PASSWORD t], then press ENTER. ...The options for a Room (SPEAKER FORMATION) Depending on the shape of the speakers. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system...
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... • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in another. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press... you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
... • [ALL FRONT]: when installing all the speakers normally. • [ALL FRONT - NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in another. • [NO SURROUND]: when installing the center and front speakers. The selected setting takes effect. 7 Press X/x to select [YES] or [NO], then press... you set [SPEAKER FORMATION], and then set [AUTO CALIBRATION]. • To set [AUTO CALIBRATION], you need to enjoy the surround sound after you change the position of "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 68). • [NO]: exit [SPEAKER FORMATION].
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... (not supplied). Give consideration to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Start measurement? YES NO Connect the calibration ... 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 68GB 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic...
... (not supplied). Give consideration to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press DISPLAY when the system is output when [AUTO CALIBRATION] starts. Start measurement? YES NO Connect the calibration ... 4 4 ) 3 ( 2 8 ) T 0:03:04 SPEAKER FORMATION SPEAKER FORMATION AUTO CALIBRATION DVD VIDEO 68GB 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set the appropriate surround sound automatically. • The front panel display indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. AUTO CALIBRATION Connect calibration mic...
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...DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the dynamic range of the speakers you cannot change them. [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is fixed, you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Reproduces the sound track with the kind of the speakers to the system... and Adjustments x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on the Internet. Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for watching movies at ...
...DVD VIDEO only) Narrows the dynamic range of the speakers you cannot change them. [FRONT] [YES] [CENTER] [YES]: Normally select this. [NONE]: Select this if no surround speaker is fixed, you have connected and their distance from your listening position. Reproduces the sound track with the kind of the speakers to the system... and Adjustments x [MULTI-DISC RESUME] (DVD VIDEO/ VIDEO CD only) Switches the Multi-disc Resume setting on the Internet. Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for watching movies at ...
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...+6.0 0.0 dB dB in relation to 6.9 meters for North American models. Be sure to set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are changed . ** 0.0 to the listening position is automatically displayed. When you set in 0.2 meter (1 ft... the Quick Setup (page 19), the default settings are changed . 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 3)0.9 to [STANDARD]. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] The default distance setting for North American models. Be sure to change the [SIZE] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to 6.9 meters for...
...+6.0 0.0 dB dB in relation to 6.9 meters for North American models. Be sure to set the distance, the sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are changed . ** 0.0 to the listening position is automatically displayed. When you set in 0.2 meter (1 ft... the Quick Setup (page 19), the default settings are changed . 2)0.0 to 6.9 meters for North American models. 3)0.9 to [STANDARD]. x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] The default distance setting for North American models. Be sure to change the [SIZE] setting, the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to 6.9 meters for...
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When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. Advanced Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the speaker level by using C/X/x/c. The Control Menu ... test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in 1.0 dB increments. The Setup Display appears. 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. 5 Press X/x repeatedly to...
When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. Advanced Settings and Adjustments Adjusting the speaker level by using C/X/x/c. The Control Menu ... test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence. 7 From your listening position, adjust the value of [LEVEL (FRONT)] or [LEVEL (SURROUND)] using the test tone 1 Press DISPLAY when the system is in 1.0 dB increments. The Setup Display appears. 4 Press X/x repeatedly to select [SPEAKER SETUP], then press ENTER or c. 5 Press X/x repeatedly to...
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... TV away from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is placed near the speakers. protection signal applied to some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is fixed. However, some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If this system are connected correctly and...
... TV away from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is placed near the speakers. protection signal applied to some leakage may occur, as a high-strength magnet is fixed. However, some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If this system are connected correctly and...
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... × 86 mm (10 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 inches) (w/h/d) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 3.0... Speakers (DAV-DX155/DX255) Front Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system North American... on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no...
... × 86 mm (10 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 3 1/2 inches) (w/h/d) 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Surround Speaker system Speaker unit Rated impedance Dimensions (approx.) Mass (approx.) Bass reflex, magnetically shielded 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. cone type 3.0... Speakers (DAV-DX155/DX255) Front Speaker system Bass reflex, magnetically shielded Speaker unit 65 mm (2 5/8 inches) dia. DVD system Laser Semiconductor laser (DVD: λ = 650 nm) (CD: λ = 790 nm) Emission duration: continuous Signal format system North American... on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no...
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... created by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Videos encoded with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to the all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Compared with DivX technology are recorded separately for deep bass is realized due to -right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more advanced than...
... created by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Videos encoded with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to the all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. Compared with DivX technology are recorded separately for deep bass is realized due to -right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more advanced than...
Operating Instructions
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...front panel display A Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) (45) B Lights up when the color system is set to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) (17) C Lights up when a station is.... (32) G Playing status (DVD function only) H Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (61) I Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (25) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (66) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Displays system's status such as chapter, title,...
...front panel display A Lights up when the time information of a title or chapter appears in the front panel display. (DVD only) (45) B Lights up when the color system is set to NTSC. (Asian, Australian, and Middle Eastern models only) (17) C Lights up when a station is.... (32) G Playing status (DVD function only) H Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (61) I Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (25) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (66) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Displays system's status such as chapter, title,...
Operating Instructions
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... 9 BLACK LEVEL 73 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 73 C CHAPTER 36 Chapter 87 COLD RESET 78 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 73 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 25 Continuous play 29 Control Menu Display 93 Controlling the TV 60 CUSTOM..., 75, 87 Dolby Digital 42, 87 Dolby Pro Logic II 87 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 87 DTS 42, 87 DVD 87 DVD+RW 88 DVD's menu 42 DVD-RW 44, 88 DYNAMIC BASS 61 E EFFECT 53 F Fast forward 35 ... JPEG 49, 50 L Language Code List 90 LANGUAGE SETUP 72 Listening to other components 31 Listening to TV sound 32 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 35 M MENU 72 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 52 MOVIE...
... 9 BLACK LEVEL 73 BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) 73 C CHAPTER 36 Chapter 87 COLD RESET 78 COLOR SYSTEM (VIDEO CD) 73 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 25 Continuous play 29 Control Menu Display 93 Controlling the TV 60 CUSTOM..., 75, 87 Dolby Digital 42, 87 Dolby Pro Logic II 87 Dolby Surround Pro Logic 87 DTS 42, 87 DVD 87 DVD+RW 88 DVD's menu 42 DVD-RW 44, 88 DYNAMIC BASS 61 E EFFECT 53 F Fast forward 35 ... JPEG 49, 50 L Language Code List 90 LANGUAGE SETUP 72 Listening to other components 31 Listening to TV sound 32 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 35 M MENU 72 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 52 MOVIE...