Panasonic SC-PT753 - Manual (Page 30)

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Using sound effects
[Note]
≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with
some sources, or when headphones are used ( ➜ page 11).
≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects
are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music
(
➜ below) is turned off.
Press [EQ].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT:
Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:
For background music.
≥ To check the current setting, press [EQ].
The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with equal
intensity.
Press [SRD MUSIC].
Each time you press the button: S.MUSIC ON ,------.S.MUSIC OFF
This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center
channel.
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from
within the television.
Press [C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button: C FOCUS ON ,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥ This does not work when Surround Music ( ➜ above) is turned on.
≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the
most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
You can select the level from “SUB W 1” (weakest) to “SUB W 4” (strongest).
≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the
same type of source.
Depending on the source, you can enhance the stereo sound with Dolby
Pro Logic II or Super Surround to enjoy the surround sound effect.
Press [ ÎPLII/S.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
Movie:
Movie software
Music: Stereo sources
Off: Cancel
When DVD/CD is the source
≥Dolby Pro Logic II
§ is available
– “ ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.
§ Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder
that derives 5-channel surround from stereo sound sources, whether
or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
When another source is selected
≥Super Surround is available
≥ This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
≥ Dolby Pro Logic II/Super Surround cannot be used together with
Surround Music.
≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best
surround effect ( ➜ below, Adjusting the volume of each speaker:
Speaker level adjustments).
This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
When “DVD/CD” is selected as the source
∫ To adjust speaker level during play
(Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when Dolby Pro
Logic II/Super Surround is on, and Surround Music is off.)
1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.
L
#
C
#
R
#
RS
#
LS
#
SW
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≥ You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a
subwoofer channel and “ ÎPLII” is not lit.
≥ “S” appears on the display when Super Surround is on
( ➜ page 30). In this case, you can adjust both surround
speaker levels at the same time using [ 3, 4].
S: `6 dB to i6 dB
2 Press [ 3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the speaker
level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS, SW: `6 dB to i6 dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥ To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while “L” or “R” is
selected, press [ 2, 1].
Using the equalizer function
Enjoying sound from all
speakers: Surround Music
Enhancing the sound from the
center speaker: Center Focus
Adjusting the amount of bass:
Subwoofer level
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SUBWOOFER LEVEL
TEST
EQ
SRD MUSIC
C.FOCUS
CH SELECT
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C.FOCUS
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
Enhancing the stereo sound:
Dolby Pro Logic II/Super
Surround
Adjusting the volume of each
speaker: Speaker level adjustments
1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shown
Press [TEST] to output a test signal.
≥ To stop the test signal, press [TEST] again.
L: Front left C: Center R: Front right
RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
≥ There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
2 Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the volume level
normally used for listening.
3 Press [ 3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the
speaker level for each speaker.
≥ Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers.
C, RS, LS: `6 dB to i6 dB
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