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• Stereo x2: Send the Dolby® Digital stereo, PCM stereo, or L/R analog 2 channel stream to both the front and rear
speakers without applying any decoding algorithm.
WHAT IT IS: This effect will send the stereo audio to the rear speakers, creating front and rear stereo sound (much
like a car stereo).
• Stereo: Send the Dolby® Digital stereo, PCM stereo, or L/R analog 2 channel stream to the front speakers only
without applying any decoding algorithm.
WHAT IT IS: This effect will send the stereo audio to the front speakers only.
Adjusting Volume and Other Levels
To adjust the main volume, simply rotate the knob.
To adjust your trim levels for the subwoofer, center channel, or the surround (rear) speakers, press the ‘level’ button to cycle
through them. For each one, rotate the knob to adjust the level. Note that each level setting is a “global” setting, meaning
that the levels will remain the same regardless of what input or effect is selected.
The LCD will return to its previous state if left alone for 5 seconds.
Volume Boost feature: A volume boost feature is available for source material that is recorded at anbormally low levels.
When the volume is at maximum, continue spinning the knob approximately one-half turn (180 degrees) clockwise. The
LCD will show “Boost” and a number. You are now in volume boost mode. Adjust the volume boost just llike you would the
system volume. When at Boost 1, spinning the knob to the left will return to normal volum mode. You may also access the
volume boost mode using the remote by holding down the volume up button when the normal volume is at maximum.
Note that boost mode should not be used with source material that is already recorded at high levels. Doing so will cause
your speaker system to distort signifi cantly – and will eventually damage it. Damage caused by improper use of boost
mode is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.
Headphones
When the headphones are plugged in, the speakers will mute and all sound will go to the headphones. The LCD will display
‘Headphones’ as the active effect. Only a stereo signal will go the headphones, regardless of the input or surround sound
effect. When listening to material with surround sound content, the audio will be “downmixed” so that all the sounds are
heard in the headphones. When the headphones are unplugged, the speakers will automatically return to their previous
state.
Wall-Mounting
Your speakers are equipped with a notch for wall mounting. Rotate stands 180°. Use appropriate wall screws and posts to
secure each speaker to your wall.
Muting the Speakers
To mute the speakers, simply press the mute button. The speakers will be muted and the control pod LCD will display ‘Mute
On’. The speakers will remain Muted until any of the following occur:
• ‘Standby’ button is pressed. Speakers go into standby mode.
• ‘Mute’ button is pressed again. The speaker volume returns to previous volume level and speakers go to Ready state.
• ‘Level’, ‘input’, ‘effect’, or ‘settings’ button is pressed. The speaker volume returns to the previous level and the
product performs the appropriate action for the button that was pressed.
• Control knob is rotated. Disengages mute and adjusts Main volume.
• ‘TEST’ button is pressed on the remote. Puts system in Test Mode.
Changing Surround Sound Settings
To change the surround sound settings, press the ‘settings’ button. Not all settings are available for each effect (see table
below). If the active effect does not have changeable settings, then the LCD will show ‘No settings for this effect’.
Cables
• Satellites:
– L / R cord length: 15’ (4.5m)
– C cord length: 15’ (4.5m)
– LR / RR cord length: 25’ (7.5m)
• Cables:
– 7’ 3-pair cable with (3) 3.5mm Male stereo connectors on each end – color-coded to match the jacks on the
control pod
• Subwoofer:
– Control pod connection: Female DSUB jack
– Powered connections to all 5 satellites: RCA jacks
• Subwoofer connection (carries all 6 ‘power-in’ signals): 7’ DSUB cable
Operation
Operation
EFFECTS
SETTING
DTS®
DIGITAL
5.1
DOLBY®
DIGITAL
5.1
PRO
LOGIC II
MOVIE
PRO
LOGIC II
MUSIC
6 CHANNEL
DIRECT
STEREO
X2
STEREO HEAD-
PHONE
Panorama
Dimension
Center Width
Surround Delay
Night Mode
Table 2 - Available Settings for Each Effect
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