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...23 Basic Operations Playing Discs 25 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 26 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 27 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 28 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 29 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 31 (...53 Listening to the Radio 54 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 56 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 56 Using the Sound Effect 57 Using the Sleep Timer 58 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the ...
...23 Basic Operations Playing Discs 25 Enjoying the Radio or Other Components 26 Enjoying TV or VCR Sound from All Speakers 27 Selecting the Movie or Music Mode 28 Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field 29 Various Functions for Playing Discs Searching for a Particular Point on a Disc 31 (...53 Listening to the Radio 54 Other Operations Controlling the TV with the Supplied Remote 56 Using the THEATRE SYNC Function 56 Using the Sound Effect 57 Using the Sleep Timer 58 Changing the Brightness of Contents Welcome 3 About This Manual 6 This System Can Play the ...
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... Discs 59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 62 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 64 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 66 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 68 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 68... [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 70 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 71 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 74 Additional ...
... Discs 59 (CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL) Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room 62 (SPEAKER FORMATION) Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically 64 (AUTO CALIBRATION) Using the Setup Display 66 Setting the Display or Sound Track Language 68 [LANGUAGE SETUP] Settings for the Display 68... [SCREEN SETUP] Custom Settings 70 [CUSTOM SETUP] Settings for the Speakers 71 [SPEAKER SETUP] Returning to the Default Settings.......... 74 Additional ...
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... (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of the speakers, it is recommended that are: - Subject to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position (A). Step 2:... 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 vibrations - Place speakers as alcohol or benzine. 14GB However, this system allows you change...
... (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (page 64). For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for glasses. • Do not use any type of the speakers, it is recommended that are: - Subject to 23 ft) (A) from the listening position (A). Step 2:... 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 vibrations - Place speakers as alcohol or benzine. 14GB However, this system allows you change...
Operating Instructions
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...the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 17). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 15GB x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 68) x If you ...at the bottom of basic adjustments for using the system. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to select a language. BASIC - For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display...
...the screen. If this message does not appear, display the Quick Setup and perform again (page 17). 4 Press ENTER without inserting a disc. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD continued 15GB x If you have a 4:3 standard TV [4:3 LETTER BOX] or [4:3 PAN SCAN] (page 68) x If you ...at the bottom of basic adjustments for using the system. The Setup Display for selecting the speaker formation appears. 9 Press C/c to select a language. BASIC - For details, see "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for selecting the language used in the selected language. 6 Press ENTER. The Setup Display...
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...to select [YES], then press ENTER. A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Note • Loud test sound is finished. Tip • If you want to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not...Give consideration to children and neighbor. • Avoid being in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (...
...to select [YES], then press ENTER. A.CAL MIC Calibration mic Note • Loud test sound is finished. Tip • If you want to change the position of the speakers, reset the speaker settings. Set up the calibration mic at the ear level using a tripod, etc. (not...Give consideration to children and neighbor. • Avoid being in any of each speaker should face the calibration mic, and there should be no obstruction between the speakers and the calibration mic. See "Getting Optimal Surround Sound for a Room" (page 62) and "Calibrating the Appropriate Settings Automatically" (...
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.... Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by 5.1channel x Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. SOUND FIELD Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of discs from multiple speakers. reverberation...
.... Sound Adjustments Sound Adjustments Enjoying Surround Sound by Using Sound Field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by 5.1channel x Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic produces five output channels from 2 channel sources. SOUND FIELD Automatic outputting of the original sound x AUTO FORMAT DIRECT STANDARD The auto decoding function automatically detects the type of discs from multiple speakers. reverberation...
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...played. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "A.F.D. This allows you to two channels. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE... 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. STD" or "2CH...
...played. To turn the surround effect off Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly until "A.F.D. This allows you to two channels. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to play any source using only the front left and right speakers and subwoofer. Enjoying the surround sound by headphones x HEADPHONE... 2 CHANNEL STEREO This mode outputs the sound from headphone L/R. STD" or "2CH...
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... 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... • [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press ENTER. 40GB The default setting is in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. About audio signals Audio signals recorded in stop mode. The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear...
... 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... • [ORIGINAL]: plays the titles originally recorded. 4 Press ENTER. 40GB The default setting is in a disc contain the sound elements (channels) shown below. About audio signals Audio signals recorded in stop mode. The options for [ORIGINAL/PLAY LIST] appear...
Operating Instructions
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If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you cannot install. Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press ENTER. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 5 Press C/c to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ENTER. Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The options for entering...
If you make a mistake entering your password Press C before you cannot install. Getting Optimal Surround Sound for [PARENTAL CONTROL] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [PARENTAL CONTROL], then press ENTER. SPEAKER FORMATION STANDARD 5 Press C/c to select [SPEAKER FORMATION], then press ENTER. Changing the password 1 Press DISPLAY while the system is in stop mode. The options for entering...
Operating Instructions
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...; [YES]: continue with AUTO CALIBRATION? NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the speakers, it is recommended 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 the listening position. • [NO CENTER]: when...
...; [YES]: continue with AUTO CALIBRATION? NO CENTER]: when installing the front and surround speakers in front of the speakers, it is recommended 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 the listening position. • [NO CENTER]: when...
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... 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set the appropriate surround sound automatically. The front of each speaker should It does not indicate the speakers which output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setting in stop mode. C. YES NO Connect ...the calibration mic to select [AUTO CALIBRATION], then press ENTER. Note • Loud test sound is in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press...
... 4 Press X/x to the A.CAL MIC jack on the front panel, and set the appropriate surround sound automatically. The front of each speaker should It does not indicate the speakers which output sound. • When you change the [SIZE] setting in stop mode. C. YES NO Connect ...the calibration mic to select [AUTO CALIBRATION], then press ENTER. Note • Loud test sound is in [SPEAKER SETUP], the [SPEAKER FORMATION] setting returns to children and neighbor. 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "DVD" appears in the front panel display. 2 Press...
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.... Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for up to http://www.divx.com on or off. [ON] [OFF] Stores the resume settings in memory. Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed, you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set for this...
.... Settings for the Speakers [SPEAKER SETUP] To obtain the best possible surround sound, set the parameters for up to http://www.divx.com on or off. [ON] [OFF] Stores the resume settings in memory. Since the front speaker and subwoofer setting is fixed, you do not connect center or surround speakers, or move the surround speakers, set for this...
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...sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers...the Quick Setup (page 15), the settings is shown below . x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to [STANDARD]. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can be set in the [SIZE] setting.) Surround speaker distance from 1.0 to 7.0 meters3) (3 to 23 ft). [CENTER] 3.0 m/...
...sound cuts off for a moment. • If all front and surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance according to the closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers...the Quick Setup (page 15), the settings is shown below . x [DISTANCE (SURROUND)] The default distance setting for the speakers in relation to [STANDARD]. x [LEVEL (FRONT)] You can be set in the [SIZE] setting.) Surround speaker distance from 1.0 to 7.0 meters3) (3 to 23 ft). [CENTER] 3.0 m/...
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Note • When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. Adjusting the speaker level by using C/X/x/c. Advanced Settings and Adjustments [SUBWOOFER] Set this between -6.0 dB and +6.0 0.0 dB dB in 1.0 dB increments...on the remote. The test tone is emitted from each speaker in the [SIZE] setting.) To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of surround speakers as follows. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is in sequence. 5...
Note • When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for [SETUP] appear. 3 Press X/x to select [CUSTOM], then press ENTER. Adjusting the speaker level by using C/X/x/c. Advanced Settings and Adjustments [SUBWOOFER] Set this between -6.0 dB and +6.0 0.0 dB dB in 1.0 dB increments...on the remote. The test tone is emitted from each speaker in the [SIZE] setting.) To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one of surround speakers as follows. x [LEVEL (SURROUND)] You can vary the level of the [SPEAKER SETUP] items, the test tone is in sequence. 5...
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... away from the TV set or a fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is performed. There is no magnetic object (magnetic latch on the remote if "MUTING ... moistened with automatic tuning). The surround effect is connected properly. No sound or only a very low-level sound is placed near the speakers. Color irregularity occurs on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may not be the entire 5.1 channel. The sound loses stereo effect when you are...
... away from the TV set or a fluorescent light. • Move your TV away from the surround speakers. • Check the speaker connections and settings. • Make sure the sound field function is performed. There is no magnetic object (magnetic latch on the remote if "MUTING ... moistened with automatic tuning). The surround effect is connected properly. No sound or only a very low-level sound is placed near the speakers. Color irregularity occurs on the source, the effect of the surround speakers may not be the entire 5.1 channel. The sound loses stereo effect when you are...
Operating Instructions
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... video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/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 ohms 92 × 151 ×... + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Center*: 142 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Subwoofer*: 140 W (with SS-WS52) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) AUDIO IN Outputs (Analog) ...
... video: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms C: 0.286 Vp-p 75 ohms COMPONENT: Y: 1 Vp-p 75 ohms PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p 75 ohms Speakers Front/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 ohms 92 × 151 ×... + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Center*: 142 W (with SS-CT51) Surround*: 142 W + 142 W (with SS-TS51) Subwoofer*: 140 W (with SS-WS52) * Depending on the sound field settings and the source, there may be no sound output. Inputs (Analog) TV/VCR (AUDIO IN) AUDIO IN Outputs (Analog) ...
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...independently provided. In this format are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. All six channels in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range, and a subwoofer channel for use with stereo television shows and all the signals are ...short period of the original recording without notice. DivX® Digital video technology created by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to change without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. This format is also called "5.1" with a relatively small file size....
...independently provided. In this format are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. All six channels in this format, the surround speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range, and a subwoofer channel for use with stereo television shows and all the signals are ...short period of the original recording without notice. DivX® Digital video technology created by Sony to automatically measure and adjusts the speaker settings to change without adding any new sounds or tonal colorations. This format is also called "5.1" with a relatively small file size....
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... channel data being recorded discretely and processed in a picture are provided with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to about 1/40 of surround speakers and a center speaker. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created...DVDs can be programmed or edited. The good channel separation is compressed to -right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more realistic audio presence. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as Film based or Video...
... channel data being recorded discretely and processed in a picture are provided with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to about 1/40 of surround speakers and a center speaker. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVD-RWs created...DVDs can be programmed or edited. The good channel separation is compressed to -right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more realistic audio presence. The surround speakers output monaural sound. DVD+RW A DVD+RW (plus RW) is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as Film based or Video...
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... only) H Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (57) I Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (21) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (62) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status...
... only) H Lights up when the DYNAMIC BASS is selected. (57) I Lights up when the system outputs progressive signals (DVD function only). (21) K Indicates the selected [SPEAKER FORMATION]. (62) L Current surround format (Except for JPEG) M Displays system's status such as chapter, title, or track number, time information, radio frequency, playing status...
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... Frame 31 Front panel 85 Front panel display 41, 86 H Handling discs 76 I INDEX 32 Installing the speakers on a wall 19 Instant Advance 25 Instant Replay 25 INTERLACE 22 Interlace format 82 INTERVAL 49 J JPEG 45..., 46 L Language Code List 84 LANGUAGE SETUP 68 Listening to other components 26 Listening to TV sound 27 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 31 M MENU 68 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 48 ...66, 90 C. A. Index Numerics 16:9 68 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 OUTPUT 70 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 5.1 Channel Surround 39 A A/V SYNC 44 ALBUM 32 Album 81 AMP MENU 18, 27, 58 AMP menu list 91 ANGLE 43 ...
... Frame 31 Front panel 85 Front panel display 41, 86 H Handling discs 76 I INDEX 32 Installing the speakers on a wall 19 Instant Advance 25 Instant Replay 25 INTERLACE 22 Interlace format 82 INTERVAL 49 J JPEG 45..., 46 L Language Code List 84 LANGUAGE SETUP 68 Listening to other components 26 Listening to TV sound 27 Locating a specific point by watching the TV screen 31 M MENU 68 MODE (MP3, JPEG) 48 ...66, 90 C. A. Index Numerics 16:9 68 4:3 LETTER BOX 68 4:3 OUTPUT 70 4:3 PAN SCAN 68 5.1 Channel Surround 39 A A/V SYNC 44 ALBUM 32 Album 81 AMP MENU 18, 27, 58 AMP menu list 91 ANGLE 43 ...