Owner`s manual

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Nº502 Media Console Customizing the Nº502
Surround Mode Parameter
Descriptions
This section provides detailed descriptions of the individual Surround
Mode parameters.
5-Speaker
Enhance
The 5-Speaker Enhance parameter simulates 7-channel playback in
5-channel speaker configurations. When set to On, the Nº502 provides an
increased sense of spaciousness and envelopment through the surround
speakers. This enhancement is most noticeable when the surround
speakers are positioned to the sides of the primary listening position, or
when the primary listening position is located against the rear wall. The
effectiveness of this parameter varies within the listening space. For best
results, place the surround speakers to the left and right of the primary
listening position. This parameter is available in all Logic 7 modes.
Academy Filter
The Academy Filter parameter restores the proper tonal balance of older
mono film sources that have much narrower frequency responses than
more recent mono film sources. This parameter is available in the Mono
Logic mode.
Bass Enhance
The Bass Enhance parameter enhances the stereo bass, which results in
low-frequency reproduction that is less localized and more realistic in the
listening space. The effectiveness of this parameter varies depending upon
the room acoustics and the ability of the surround speakers to reproduce
low frequencies. For best results, use front, side, or rear speakers that are
capable of reproducing frequencies of 40Hz or lower. This parameter is
available in all Logic 7 modes.
Center Width
The Center Width parameter adjusts the center image.
• When set to Min, the center image is heard just from the center
speaker.
• When set to Max, the center image is heard as a “phantom” center
image from the front left and right speakers.
• When scaled from 1 to 6, the center image is heard in various combi-
nations of the front and center speakers.
This parameter is available in Dolby PLIIx Music and Dolby PLII Music
modes.