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Listening to the system

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50 system uses digital signal processing to bring even greater realism and

impact to both movies and music recordings. Built-in Dolby Digital decoding delivers up to

5.1 discrete audio channels (that is, five for the independent Jewel Cube

speakers and one

for rich bass from the Acoustimass

module) from DVD, digital TV, next-generation cable

boxes, and satellite receivers. With analog formats, as well as for two-channel PCM and

Dolby Digital bitstreams, Videostage

decoding steers front information to the left, center, and

right, and directs surround information to the left and right rear channels. As a result, the

sound of stereo broadcasts and rented or recorded tapes can approach that of your DVD

discs.

In addition, Videostage decoding can process a one-channel program and direct five-channel

sound to five independent speakers. Dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and

ambient effects fill the room to increase your listening enjoyment.

You may choose to listen through two, three, or five speakers. Traditional stereo may be

enjoyed through two or more speakers. Listening through three or five speakers helps anchor

the dialogue of movies to the picture and provides a more solid image for music vocals. For

the greatest surround effect, listening through five speakers gives you the most convincing

sound experience.

Selecting the number of speakers

Initially, the AM and FM sources turn on in 2-speaker mode (front right and front left). All other

sources initially turn on in 5-speaker mode. To change the speakers setting, press the MENU

button until SPEAKERS is displayed (Figure 23). Use the or arrow buttons to change

speaker mode from 5 to 3 or 2. Speaker settings are remembered for source and room.

Figure 23

Speaker selection display

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50 System

Adjusting center and surround levels

The SPEAKERS selection display (Figure 23) also allows you to adjust the volume levels of

the center and surround speakers. At the factory, these levels are set to zero. To adjust them,

press the MENU button until SPEAKERS is displayed. Then use the or arrow buttons to

adjust the levels.

• The CENTER level can be adjusted to soften or emphasize center speaker image.

• The SURROUND level can be adjusted to move the surround information forward in the

room or further to the rear.

The system remembers the center and surround level settings for the room in which they

were adjusted.

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