ALESIS PROACTIVE 5.1 - Manual (Page 6)

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Utilizing Your Alesis ProActive 5.1 Speaker System:
The Digital SoundTouch ™ Control Center gives you easy access to the numerous features of the
ProActive 5.1 system. You can also access these features from the wireless remote control.
LCD display
The LCD display allows you to configure your listening environment. When idle, the LCD shows
the input and effect you are listening to.
Input
Use the Input button to select the audio source. Pressing the button will cycle through each of the
three source inputs: optical, coax and (6-channel) direct.
Effect
The effect button allows you to select music effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. The
ProActive 5.1 system supports the following effects:
• Dolby ® Digital
• DTS ®
• MPEG
• Dolby
® Pro Logic II Movie
• Dolby ® Pro Logic II Music
• 6 Channel Direct
• Stereo x2
• Stereo
For some types of input sources, including 6-channel digital audio sources such as Dolby ®
Digital, DTS ® and MPEG multi-channel, the effect is automatically selected and cannot be
changed. However, for most 2-channel sources, you can choose a desired effect. Use the Effect
button to cycle through the different choices, including: Dolby
® Pro Logic II Movie, Dolby ® Pro Logic
II Music, 6 Channel Direct, Stereo x2, and Stereo. Note that the list of available effects can be limit-
ed depending on the input source.
Settings
Use this button to change the settings for certain effects, listed below. Press the settings button to
cycle through the available settings. Rotate the system volume knob to change the displayed set-
ting. If you press this button and the active effect does not have changeable settings, the LCD will
display “No settings for this effect.”
Mute
To mute the system volume, press this button. The LCD display will show “Mute on.”
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Surround Delay—The surround delay setting allows you to adjust the delay of the rear speakers
to accommodate your rear speaker placement.
Dimension (Dolby ® Pro Logic II Music only)—Use this setting to adjust the signal toward either the
front or rear speakers to achieve a better sound.
Center Width (Dolby ® Pro Logic II Music only)—This setting allows improved blending of the cen-
ter and main speakers by allowing the adjustment of the signal so that it is heard only from the
center speaker, only from the left and right speakers as a phantom center image, or from combi-
nations of the three front speakers.
Panorama (Dolby ® Pro Logic II Music only)—Use this setting to extend the front signal to the sur-
round speakers for a “wraparound effect.”
Level
This feature allows you to adjust the following levels: subwoofer, surround, center, and system
volume. Press the Level button to scroll through the options and use the system volume knob to
adjust the levels to your satisfaction.
System volume
While idle, this knob is used to adjust the system volume. This knob is also used to adjust other
functions, such as settings and levels.
Headphone jack
To use headphones with your Z-680 system, plug them into this jack. The speakers will mute
automatically for private listening. Control the headphone volume with the system volume knob.
Power/Standby
Use this button to turn power on or to place the system in standby mode. The adjacent LED is
blue when the power is on and red when the system is in standby mode. While in standby mode,
the system will still consume a small amount of power. To completely disconnect the system from
the
Auxiliary jack
To use your portable audio player with the Z-680 system, plug it into this jack. Note: The Digital
power source, disconnect the power cord from the wall receptacle.
SoundTouch ™ Control Center mixes the auxiliary input with the current input.
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