Bose 50 - Manual (Page 25)

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Using enhanced mode for movie soundtracks
Pressing VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 initially turns the system on in enhanced mode, with bass and
treble settings specially designed for proper playback of movie soundtracks. Enhanced mode
is turned on or off using the FILM BASS button on the display (Figure 24). When enhanced
mode is on, the words FILM BASS appear on the display. Pressing TAPE initially turns the
system on in the standard listening mode. FILM BASS cannot be engaged for AM, FM or CD.
Note: Enhanced mode provides more bass and less treble, as is specified for proper
playback of movie soundtracks.
Figure 24
Selecting enhanced mode
(FILM BASS) for movie
soundtracks
Using simulated surround for mono movie material
Bose ® Videostage ® decoding can process a one-channel program into five-speaker sound,
directing the signals so that dialogue remains locked on-screen, while music and ambient
effects fill the room. You experience a surround sensation, providing extra enjoyment when
you watch older, pre-stereo movies. This feature can be used for mono TV, FM, and AM
programs. It is automatically turned on when a Dolby Digital bitstream indicates that it
contains a mono program.
For other mono program sources, you can engage or disengage this feature using the
Personal™ music center. Press MENU and hold it until drc or 1ch:5 appears on the display. If
drc is displayed, press either of the top
or arrow buttons to select 1ch:5 (Figure 25).
Then use the lower or arrow buttons to select between On or – – (Off). Initially, this
feature is On for AM and off ( – – ) for all other sources. If you change the setting for any
source, the system is reset to these settings when you turn off a room.
Figure 25
Selecting five-speaker sound for
a mono source
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