Panasonic TX-29P300K Operating Instructions Manual

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35With a DTS / Dolby Digital input or if Pro Logic is selected in Surround mode, the following three modes of operation areavailable as the Speaker setting: Normal, Phantom, 3 Stereo.The speaker output levels from the different options, eg: Left, Centre, Right, Rearright and Rear left, should be adjusted from your usual listening position, to obtainthe best results. The level can be set using either the TV sound or the providedtest signal.Notes:• The adjustments available will vary according to the mode chosen.• If you have a DTS / Dolby Digital 5.1 input, and are using the internal subwooferto produce the LFE information, you can change the LFE volume by altering theSubwoofer setting in the SOUND menu. (see page 22)• When using external stereo equipment, it is advisable to set the speaker levelsto the midpoint position.If front and rear speakers are connected, use Normal mode.Centre speaker information will be produced by the TV'sinternal left and right speakers. With a DTS / Dolby Digital 5.1input, the LFE speaker information is produced by the TV'sinternal subwoofer. If the internal speaker is switched off (seepage 33) and an external centre speaker used, the speakermust be connected using RCA cables, via an external amplifier(otherwise it will not output any sound). See page 12 forconnection details.If front left and right speakers are not connected, use Phantommode. Left, right, and centre information will now be producedby the TV speakers. If you choose to use this mode with theinternal speaker switched off and front left and right speakersconnected, these must be connected using RCA cables, viaan external amplifier (otherwise they will not output any sound).See page 12 for connection details.This is the best mode to use if rear speakers are not connected.When using this mode, the surround information is redirectedto the front left and right speakers. Centre information is outputby the TV's internal speakers. If the internal speaker is switchedoff (see page 33) and an external centre speaker used, it mustbe connected to the TV using RCA cables, via an externalamplifier (otherwise it will not output any sound). See page 12for connection details.NORMALPHANTOM3 STEREORear leftsurroundspeakerRear rightsurroundspeakerPHANTOM modeFrontleftspeakerFrontrightspeakerFrontleftspeakerRear leftsurroundspeakerFrontrightspeakerRear rightsurroundspeakerNORMAL modeVOLUMESPEAKER LEVEL SETUPLEFTCENTREREAR RIGHTREAR LEFTRIGHTSURROUNDT e s t s i g n a lO f f / O nSpeaker level setup – Pro Logic modeDTS / Dolby Digital and Pro Logic modesSurround SoundSimulated surround modes allow various types of surround effects to be produced by mimicking both the direct sound,as heard by the audience, and the sound reflected back from the surrounding walls e.g. ceiling and floor space in aspace such as a disco. There are three different effects to choose from, each reflecting a different atmosphere:Appropriate sourcesDisco, dance or jazz musicAll movies or music software recorded without Dolby SurroundAny live sports occasionSettingDISCOMOVIESTADIUMEffectA crowded nightclubSimulates a surround sound recordingA packed sports stadium3 STEREO modeSimulated modeSpeaker level setup