Achieving Powerful High Volume Sound; Adjusting The Dvd Level; Using The Pro Logic Ii Mode - Alpine DVA-9860 Owner's Manual

6
Adjust the level (LEVEL) by turning and then
pressing the Rotary encoder.
The level can be adjusted within the range of –5 to +5.
The higher the level, the more the position of the centre
speaker is shifted to the sides.
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When the setting is complete, press and hold
CENTER f. for at least 2 seconds.
The unit returns to the normal mode.
Press CENTER f. to select another item to be set.
• This adjustment is effective when the setting of the centre speaker
to SMALL or LARGE in the speaker setup settings.
• This adjustment is ineffective when the speaker is set to CENTER
OFF in "Setting the Speakers" (page 30).
• When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting
contents. For storing, refer to page 37.

Achieving powerful high volume sound

With Dolby Digital, the dynamic range is compressed so that
powerful sound can be achieved at regular volume levels. This
compression can be cancelled to achieve an energetic sound with even
greater power, like the sound in a movie theatre.
This function works only in the Dolby Digital mode.
1
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 17).
2
Press and hold CENTER f. for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
3
Select the 5.1CH SETUP mode by pressing
CENTER f. repeatedly.
4
Select LISTENING MODE by pressing g or f.
5
Select STANDARD or MAXIMUM by turning and
then pressing the Rotary encoder.
STANDARD: For powerful sound at regular volume levels
MAXIMUM: For powerful sound at high volumes
6
When the setting is complete, press and hold
CENTER f. for at least 2 seconds.
The unit returns to the normal mode.
Press CENTER f. to select another item to be set.
• Keep the volume to a level at which sounds outside the vehicle can
still be heard.
• When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting
contents. For storing, refer to page 37.

Adjusting the DVD Level

The volume (signal level) for Dolby Digital, Dolby PL II, DTS and
PCM modes can be set.
• Avoid stopping, pausing, switching the disc, cueing, fast-
forwarding or switching the audio channel of this unit while
making this adjustment. The setting is cancelled if the Decode
mode is switched.
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1
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 17).
2
Press and hold CENTER f. for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
3
Select the DVD LEVEL mode by pressing
CENTER f. repeatedly.
4
Press the Rotary encoder to select the mode to
be adjusted.
DOLBY D → DOLBY PL II → DTS → PCM → DOLBY D
5
Adjust the level (LEVEL) by turning and then
pressing the Rotary encoder.
The level can be adjusted in the range of –5 to +5.
6
When the setting is complete, press and hold
CENTER f. for at least 2 seconds.
The unit returns to the normal mode.
Press CENTER f. to select another item to be set.
• When the setting is complete, it is recommended to store the setting
contents. For storing, refer to page 37.

Using the Pro Logic II Mode

Pro Logic processing can be conducted on the music signals recorded
on two channels to achieve Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. For
two-channel Dolby Digital and DTS signals, there is also a "REAR
FILL" function for outputting the signals of the front channel to the
rear channel.
1
Check that Defeat mode is off (page 17).
2
Press and hold CENTER f. for at least 2 seconds.
The audio processor control mode is activated.
3
Select the DOLBY PL II mode by pressing
CENTER f. repeatedly.
4
Select the desired mode by pressing g or f.
MOVIE MODE:
Suits the stereo TV shows and all programs
encoded in Dolby Surround. It improves the sound
field directivity to near that of discrete 5.1-channel
sound.
MUSIC MODE:
Can be used for all stereo music recordings, and
provides a wide, deep sound field.
REAR FILL ON:
Depending on the input signals, the sound may only
be output from the front speakers. In this case, the
"REAR FILL" function can be used to output signals
from the rear speakers as well.
OFF: Turns DOLBY PL II function to OFF.