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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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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No speaker
The full Dolby Pro Logic effect cannot be obtained
when using
Surround speaker
DOLBY
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DOLBY PRO
PHANTOM
the software
without
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(Rear speaker)
LOGIC-WIDE
LOGIC-NORMAL
the DSP surround
system
instead
(see page 8).
No surround
3 STEREO-
3 STEREO-
The Dolby Pro Logic system
is automatically
canceled:
—
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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