Panasonic DVDL50D - Manual (Page 49)

Reproducing an Advanced Virtual Surround
Sound effect
[Oolby Digital (AC-3) DVD] (2№
If the player is connected to external speakers, the player can reproduce a virtual sur­
round sound effect which provides sound as if heard from the front speakers located at the
horizontally further position or heard from non-existent speakers even when only a
2-channel stereo system is connected [for playback of Dolby Digital DVD software (2ch
and above) only].
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Off
: Natural effect
: Emphasized effect
Notes:
•The stereo speakers in this player are
not adequate for reproduction of the vir­
tual surround sound effect. External
speakers should be connected to the
player.
•When the player is connected to a TV set
with surround effect, turn off the surround
effect on the TV set to operate the virtual
surround sound effect of the player.
For your reference:
• For optimum effect, it is recommended
that the distance between the player and
the listening position be about 3 or 4
times the distance between the right and
left front speakers. Distance A
This player
□
Speaker
3 or 4 times
the distance A
Speaker
Difference
Listening
position
VSS 1 VSS 2
Dolby Digital
DVD (2ch)
It sounds as if sound were
heard from the front speakers
located in a horizontal position.
It emphasizes the audio as if sound were
heard from the front speakers located in a
further horizontal position.
Dolby Digital
DVD (3-5.1ch)
(Surround signal
recorded)
It sounds as if sound were
heard from non-existent
surround speakers.
In addition to the effect described on the
left, it emphasizes the audio as if sound
were heard from the front speakers located
in a further horizontal position.
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