Dolby Pro Logic B creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from two-channel sources to
achieve high-purity matrix surround.
! If both the center and the rear speakers are
set to OFF, you cannot use this function.
! Dolby Pro Logic B supports up to 48kHz
sampling rate stereo source and has no ef-
fect on other types of source.
1 Press and hold EQ-EX until PLB appears
in the display.
2 Press EQ-EX to select the desired mode.
! MOV (movie) The Movie mode suitable
for movie playback
! MUS (music) The Music mode suitable
for music playback
! MAT (matrix) The Matrix mode for when
FM radio reception is weak
! PL B :OFF Turn Dolby Pro Logic B off
# You can operate MUS (music) only when
MUS (music) has been selected.
# To cancel Dolby Pro Logic B, press EQ-EX
again to select PL B :OFF.
Adjusting the Music mode
You can adjust the Music mode with the fol-
lowing three controls.
! Panorama (PANO) extends the front stereo
image to include the surround speakers for
an exciting wraparound effect.
! Dimension (DIME) allows you to gradually
adjust the sound field either towards the
front or the rear.
! Center Width Control (CENT) allows center-
channel sounds to be positioned between
the center speaker and the left/right speak-
ers. It improves the left-center-right stage
presentation for both the driver and the
front passenger.
1 Press EQ-EX until MUS (music) appears
in the display.
2 Press d to select PANO.
3 Press a or b to turn PANO on/off.
4 Press d again to select DIME.
5 Press a or b to select your favorite set-
ting.
Each time you press a or b it moves the
sound towards the front or the surrounds.
+3 3 is displayed as the front/surround
speaker balance moves from front to sur-
rounds.
6 Press d again to select CENT.
7 Press a or b to select your favorite set-
ting.
Each time you press a or b it gradually
spreads the center channel sound into the
front left and right speakers over a range 07.
3 is the default and its recommended for
most recordings. 0 places all center sound in
the center speaker. 7 places all center sound
equally in the left/right speakers.
Setting the speaker setting
You need to make with/without (or yes/no) and
size (bass reproducing capacity) selection/ad-
justments depending on the installed speak-
ers. The size needs to be set to LRG (large) if
the speaker is capable of reproducing sounds
of about 100 Hz or below. Otherwise select
SML (small).
! Low frequency range is not output if the
subwoofer is set to OFF and the front and
rear speakers set to SML or OFF.
! It is imperative that non-installed speakers
be set to OFF.
! Set the front or rear speaker to LRG if the
speaker is capable of reproducing bass
content, or if no subwoofer is installed.
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