Panasonic SAAK62 SAAK62 User Guide - Page 29

Surround systems • Select the surround mode appropriate to the source you are using. Read the following explanations to aid your selection. • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, either turn the surround system or effect off or reduce the level of the effect. Surround system Features Recognizing the sound sources and software that can be used 6CH DISCRETE INPUT (Dolby Digital / DTS) • You will need a DVD player that has a built in decoder to enjoy DVDs with this unit. • Dolby Digital and DTS are discrete 6 (5.1) channel surround systems developed for cinema use. Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded with 6 channels. Some sources marked Dolby Digital may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel system. • Connect a subwoofer (not included) to the SUBWOOFER OUT terminal on the rear panel of this system to increase the effect. Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark. • DVD Software encoded with DTS can be identified with this mark. • DVD • Laser discs • CDs DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Note All the features are only effective if speakers are used. No discernible effect will be heard through headphones. • This system was developed to get a better sense of presence from sources encoded with Dolby Surround. • The feeling of position has been improved by the addition of a separate center speaker channel. • This unit has built-in Dolby Pro Logic circuit so you can enjoy Dolby Surround by connecting the speakers. Software with the following mark is recorded in Dolby Pro Logic: • Laser Disc • DVD • Video tape (VCR) • CD This mode cannot be used with the radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode, or if headphones are connected. • This mode adds surround effects to normal music sources. Any general sound source can be used. • CD • TAPE • AUX This mode cannot be used with the radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode, or if headphones are connected. Sound quality/sound field operations 29 RQT5769