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CD-DVD500H
Dynamic range setting
DVD discs have a wider dynamic range (sound volume range) than existing VHS video
tapes or CD discs. If they are played in home systems, there may be too much differ-
ence between the loud and quiet sounds. Therefore, if the volume is set so that the
quiet sounds can be heard clearly, the loud sounds may be far too loud.
On the other hand, if the volume is set so that the loud sounds are not too loud, you
may not be able to hear the quiet sounds. Three settings are available to control the
dynamic range easily.
1
Press the SP MENU button repeatedly whilst pressing down the SHIFT but-
ton to select “D-RANGE”.
2
Within 8 seconds, press the or
button.
3
Within 8 seconds, press the
or
button to select “MAX”, “STD” or “MIN”.
MAX: This setting does not compress the dynamic range of the Dolby digital signal,
allowing you to enjoy the full, powerful sound of Dolby encoded digital sig-
nals.
STD: This setting compresses the dynamic range, and may produce a more ap-
propriate volume range for home use.
MIN: This setting compresses the dynamic range, allowing you to enjoy movies at
a lower volume.
Surround operation
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Changing the speaker setting
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Test tone
You can check (and adjust) the speaker level by listening to the sound output from
each speaker individually in the actual listening position in the room.
The speaker level can be adjusted using the remote control.
1
Press the SP MENU button repeatedly whilst pressing down the SHIFT but-
ton to select “TEST”.
2
Within 8 seconds, press the or
button.
The test tone will be heard from each speaker, in order, at about 5-second inter-
vals.
CENTRE
→
FRONT RIGHT
↑
↓
FRONT LEFT
R-SURROUND
↑
↓
S-WOOFER
←
L-SURROUND
When the test tone is being output, the indicator for that speaker will light.
The test tone will be heard until the current menu selection is changed by press-
ing the SP MENU button again, or by selecting some other function.
3
To adjust the speaker level whilst the test tone is being output from a par-
ticular speaker, press the
or
button.
The speaker level can be adjusted within the range of +10dB to –10dB at 1dB
intervals.
Notes:
When the surround mode is not “NORMAL”, no test tone will be output from any
speakers.
If “NO” is selected for any individual speaker’s size setting (page 43), the test tone
will not be heard from that speaker.
Note that the front left and front right speaker levels cannot be adjusted using this
method.
If the subwoofer on a front speaker is set to “EXT” in the speaker size setting proce-
dure, no sound is emitted from it.
Changing the speaker setting (continued)
