Panasonic SC-PT480 Operating Instructions Manual

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11RQTX1126Getting StartedPlaying Discs≥The following sound effects may not be available ormay have no effect with some sources.≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality whenthese sound effects are used with some sources. If thisoccurs, turn the sound effects off.[Note]When changing the surround sound effect,Whisper-mode Surround or the sound modes, thesetting is displayed on the TV screen if “DVD/CD” or“USB” is the selected source during video playback.Press [SURROUND]<.Each time you press the button:STANDARD:Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. Speakeroutput varies depending on the source.MULTI-CH:You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well asthe surround speakers even when playing a 2-channelsound.MANUAL: (B below)While “MANUAL” is displayed, press [2, 1]9 toselect other surround modes.Each time you press [2, 1]9:DOLBY PLII MOVIESuitable for movies, or videos recorded in DolbySurround. (except [DivX])DOLBY PLII MUSICAdds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources. (except[DivX])S.SRDYou can enjoy sound from all speakers with stereosources.STEREOSound will only be output to the front speakers and thesubwoofer from any source.“SRD” lights in this unit’s display when there is outputfrom the surround speakers.When the signal is DTS or Dolby Digital, “/DTS” or“/DOLBY DIGITAL” will also be displayed respectively.You can enhance the audio effect for low volume sound.(Convenient for late night viewing.)Press [W.SRD]G.Each time you press the button:ON ,--. OFFPreparation≥To display the picture, turn on the TV and select theappropriate video input mode.≥Press [r, VOL, s]> to adjust the volume to normallistening level.≥Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.≥Select “TEST TONE” from “SPEAKER SETTINGS” inAUDIO menu (B 21).Enjoying sound effects from allspeakersEnjoying surround sound effectsRecommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereosources from all speakers:≥DOLBY PLIIMOVIE≥DOLBY PLIIMUSIC≥S.SRDSelecting sound mode1 Press [SOUND]; to select a sound mode.Each time you press the button:EQ: EqualiserSUBW LVL: Subwoofer LevelH.BASS: Harmonic BassC.FOCUS: Center Focus2 While the selected mode is displayed, press[2, 1]9 to make the settings.Refer to the following for setting details of each soundeffect.EQ (Equaliser)You can select sound quality settings.Each time you press [2, 1]9:FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added).HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.SOFT: For background music.SUBW LVL (Subwoofer level)You can adjust the amount of bass. The unitautomatically selects the most suitable settingaccording to the type of playback source.LEVEL 1 ,# LEVEL 2 ,# LEVEL 3 ,# LEVEL 4^------------------------------------------------------------------------J≥The setting you make is retained and recalledevery time you play the same type of source.H.BASS (Harmonic Bass)You can enhance low-frequency sound so thatheavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if theacoustics of your room are not optimal.ON ,------. OFF≥The setting you make is retained, and recalledevery time you play from the same type ofsource.C.FOCUS (Center Focus)(Effective when playing audio containing thecenter channel sound or when DOLBY PLII(B left) is selected.)You can make the sound of the center speakerseem like it is coming from within the TV.ON,------.OFFWhisper-mode SurroundAdjusting the speaker output level manually1 Press [OK]9 to enter test tone mode.Test tone will be output to each channel in thefollowing order.LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND RIGHT,SURROUND LEFT2 Press [OK]9 then [3, 4]9 to adjust the speakerlevel for each speaker. (CENTER, SURROUNDRIGHT, SURROUND LEFT)`6 dB to i6 dB (Factory preset: 0 dB)e.g. AUDIO-SPEAKER SETTINGS-TEST TONESPEAKERLEFTCENTERRIGHTSURROUND RIGHTTRIM LEVEL− −0dB− −0dB