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This unit is equipped with the Dolby Pro Logic decoder and also
TO SELECT A DOLBY PRO LOGIC MODE
supports the Dolby Digital decoder with the 5.1 ch output
terminals.
The unit and the center and surround speakers (standard) assure
full-scale home theater sound. When playing back discs or video
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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
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theaters. Voices are reproduced in the front and center sound
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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 “tune” the
system’s output to match the characteristics of your listening
space.
1 Press the DOLBY SURROUND button repeatedly
to select the appropriate mode.
Check the following:
When selecting the DOLBY PRO LOGIC or 3 STEREO mode,
● Before enjoying the DOLBY SURROUND sound, adjust the
the indicator lights up, and the selected mode name runs
proper balance of the speaker sound levels (see page 14).
through on the display.’ Each time the button is pressed, the
● Make sure the speakers are properly connected and positioned
mode changes as shown below.
(see pages 3,4 and 5).
● Make sure the TV set and video unit are properly connected
(see page 3).
● Make sure the disc and video tape, etc., support Dolby Pro
Logic or Dolby Digital Surround.
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC OFF(cancel) 4
SELECTING DOLBY PRO LOGIC
2 Press the DOLBY SURROUND button again and
hold it down until the center speaker mode to be
selected appears.
The optimal Dolby Pro Logic mode depends on the type and
When selecting the DOLBY PRO LOGIC mode in step 1:
placement of the speakers. It is recommended that the optional
“NORMAL”, “WIDE and “PHANTOM” appear in turn.
Aiwa speakers should be used for all channels, for example, the
SX-R1 500 for surround speakers, the SX-CI 500 for a center
When selecting the 3 STEREO mode in step 1:
speaker
and the SX-AVI 500 for front speakers. Check your
“NORMAL” and “WIDE” appear. one after the other.
current type and placement of the speakers and select the
recommended Dolby Pro Logic mode accordingly.
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The recommended mode” ● Depending on the sound source or listening condition, surround
effect may not be obtained even when the Dolby Pro Logic is
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set to on.
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● The full Dolby Pro Logic effect cannot be obtained when using
Surround speaker
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PHANTOM
the software without llEllDo~ WWOLIW4mark. In this case, use
(Rear speaker)
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the DSP surround system instead (see page 8).
No surround
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● The Dolby Pro Logic system is automatically canceled:
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speaker
WIDE NORMAL
- when the DSP system is turned on
- when the 5.1 CH function is selected
- when headphones are plugged in “
PHANTOM
mode: Select this mode when the center speaker is
● The Dolby Pro Logic cannot be set to on while headphones
not connected. All center channel signals are redistributed to are plugged in.
the left and right channel speakers.
3 STEREO
mode: Select this mode when the surround speakers
are not connected.
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