Philips P88 Stereo System User Manual


 
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DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Dolby Pro Logic
This state of the art Dolby Pro Logic mini
system enables you to experience and
enjoy a Home Cinema sound ambience. The
Pro Logic system allows more accurate
definition of the individual sound sources.
It produces greater sound separation
between channels and provides pinpoint
sound localization. Pro Logic provides four
sound outputs: Left, Center, Right and
Surround (Rear). Front sounds are produced
from the pair of Left and Right speakers
and a Center speaker. The surround sound
is reproduced by two speakers placed at
the rear of the listening area. Although the
surround sound is monaural (single-source),
a pair of speakers is necessary to produce
the correct diffused sound.
This Pro Logic decoder enables you to
decode the following modes:
Dolby
Surround, Center Phantom, Dolby 3
Stereo
or
normal Stereo
.
Setting up the Dolby Pro Logic
system
You must set up the system properly in
order to enjoy the Home Cinema sound to
the fullest. First, connect the speakers.
5-Speaker Connection
Front speakers: Connect the front
speakers.
Center speaker: Connect the center
speaker.
Rear (surround) speakers: Connect
either the wired rear surround speakers
or a pair of wireless rear speakers (not
supplied) to the SURROUND OUT
terminals.
SURROUND FRONT
CENTER
REAR
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
REAR
LEFT
REAR
Positioning the Speakers
To get the best surround sound effect,
place the speakers as follows.
TV
CENTER
SPEAKER
SURROUND
RIGHT
SURROUND
LEFT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
RIGHT
MINI HIFI
SYSTEM
SUB-
WOOFER
Front Left and Right Speakers
For the best sound, place the Left and Right
speakers at an angle of approximately 45
degrees to the listener. If the speakers'
magnetic field affects the television
picture, increase the distance between the
TV and the speakers.
Center Speaker
For the best sound, place the center
speaker at the same height as the left and
right speakers. Place the center speaker
directly above or beneath the television.
Rear (surround) Speakers
The surround speakers should be placed at
normal listening ear level or mounted on
the wall at the back of the room. Most
important, experiment when placing the
surround speakers in order to obtain the
best sound.
Test Tone
This feature enables you to adjust the Front
Left, Front Right, Center and Surround
Sound levels of the respective speakers in
Dolby Pro Logic mode.
You must sit at the ideal sitting
position and use the remote control to
perform this operation.
1 Press CD, TUNER, TAPE or AUX to
switch on the system.
2 Press TEST TONE.
A test signal is generated; it will
move through the Left, Center, Right,
and Surround speakers, in that order.
"TEST TONE" followed by
"ADAPT BALANCE, CENTER
AND REAR LEVEL" will be
displayed.
The test signal will last for about 90
seconds.
3 Press
BALANCE L
to adjust the
sound of the
front left
speaker.
The display will show
"BAL L +XX".
4 Press BALANCE R to adjust the sound
of the front right speaker.
The display will show
"BAL R +XX".
5 Press CENTER + or - to adjust the
sound of the center speaker.
The display will show either
"CENT +XX or -XX".
6 Press REAR + or - to adjust the
sound of the surround speakers.
The display will show either
"REAR +XX or -XX".
7 Adjust the sound of all
the speakers until they
are equal. When you
are satisfied with the
setting, press TEST
TONE again to switch
off the test signal.
Note:
It is advisable to set the speakers’ level
at normal listening level. "
XX
" denotes
the sound level.
B
A
CENTER
R
D
PL TEST TONE
S
REPEAT
L
+
BALANCE
CENTER
REAR
DPL TEST TONE
LR
+
-
+
-
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