Panasonic SA-XR50 EN - Manual (Page 12)

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Basic operations
Turn on.
Sound modes
Adding surround effects
Using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any
stereo source.
The following modes are available when using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ .
Turn SPEAKERS A
on.
MOVIE
Use this mode when playing
movies, especially videotapes,
recorded in Dolby Surround.
MUSIC
Adds surround effects to
stereo sources.
PANORAMA
Sound is spread out more
so you feel like you are
surrounded by music.
Select input.
• To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
Using DTS NEO:6
Use DTS NEO:6 to play 2-channel sources through multi-channels.
The following modes are available when playing 2-channel sources.
CINEMA
Use this mode when playing movies.
MUSIC
Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
• When the “DTS” or “% DIGITAL” indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected.
•
To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with
Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue stereo sources. Choose from the following modes.
MUSIC AV/MOVIE
LIVE
Imparts the reflection and spread of a
large concert hall.
DRAMA
Best suited for dialogues in drama
movies.
Start play of the
source.
The unit sets the sound mode
(stereo or multi-channel) to suit
the input signal.
• Select the desired sound
mode (á right)
POP/ROCK
Best suited for dynamic sound such as
pop and rock music.
ACTION
Best suited for action movies with
impact.
VOCAL
Best suited to enhance vocals.
SPORTS
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
sporting event.
Adjust the volume. JAZZ
Recreates natural sound ambience and
direction.
MUSICAL
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
musical performance.
DANCE
Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
GAME
Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
PARTY
This mode uses the front and surround
speakers so that sound is in stereo
regardless of the direction you are
facing.
MONO
Best suited for older monaural audio
movies.
When you finish listening
Be sure to reduce the volume and press
[8] to turn the unit to standby.
Notes on digital input
This unit can decode the following signals:
• Dolby Digital, including Dolby Digital
Surround EX
• DTS, including DTS-ES or DTS 96/24
• PCM, including PCM with sampling
frequencies of 192, 176.4 (COAXIAL1),
96 or 88.2 kHz
It cannot decode:
• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser
disc player
• To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
6.1CH DECODING mode
This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. It is especially effective when
playing DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX, but can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital
sources, as well as Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ , DTS NEO:6 and SFC. This mode engages automatically if the
disc has a recognition signal for DTS-ES or Dolby Digital Surround EX (you can still turn the mode off).
• To cancel
Press [6.1CH DECODING].
SPEAKERS
A B
8 6.1CH DECODING
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L R
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PHONES
^
MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME
DOWN UP
PUSH ENTER
6.1CH DECODING
8
^
INPUT SELECTOR
A A
A
SPEAKERS
A B
VOLUME
DOWN UP
1
8
^
2
SPEAKERS
A B
% PL
3
INPUT SELECTOR
TUNER FM
TAPE
VCR 2
DVR/VCR1 DVD
TUNER AM
CD
TV
DTS
NEO:6
4
+ –
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5
VOLUME
DOWN UP
6.1CH DECODING
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