Panasonic SA-XR50S SAXR50 User Guide - Page 12

4 Step Basic operations ^ POWER 8 6.1CH DECODING SPEAKERS A B INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME A A ^ POWER 8 SPEAKERS A B 6.1CH DECODING VCR 2 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R 1 Switch on. ^ POWER 8 2 Turn SPEAKERS A on. SPEAKERS A B 3 Select input. INPUT SELECTOR Step 4 TUNER FM TAPE VCR 2 DVR/VCR1 TUNER AM CD TV DVD 4 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) 5 Adjust the volume. VOLUME DOWN UP When you finish listening Be sure to reduce the volume and press [POWER 8] to switch 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 12 • Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player RQT7487 MULTI CONTROL INPUT SELECTOR PUSH ENTER VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES A DOWN UP 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 . % PL 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. • 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. DTS NEO:6 CINEMA Use this mode when playing movies. MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources. • To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF]. • When the "DTS" or "% DIGITAL" indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected. 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 analog stereo sources. Choose from the following modes. SFC MUSIC AV/MOVIE LIVE DRAMA Imparts the reflection and spread of a Best suited for dialogues in drama large concert hall. movies. POP/ROCK ACTION Best suited for dynamic sound such as Best suited for action movies with - + pop and rock music. w q VOCAL impact. SPORTS Best suited to enhance vocals. Enjoy a feeling like being at a live sporting event. 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. • 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). 6.1CH DECODING • To cancel Press [6.1CH DECODING].