Panasonic SAHT640 SAHT640 User Guide - Page 26
USING SOUND EFFECTS, Sound Field Control
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Using sound effects Using sound effects DVD VOLUME Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus 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 and hold [-C.FOCUS]. Each time you press and hold the button: C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF ≥ This does not work when Surround Music (➜ page 12) or Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on. ≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on. SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC CH SELECT, TEST PL C.FOCUS [Note] ≥ When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port (➜ page 29), Surround Music and the following sound effects may not be available or have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control: HEAVY, CLEAR or SOFT) ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effect off. ≥ If you turn on Dolby Pro Logic II, Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is canceled. Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from stereo sound sources, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded. Press [ÎPLII]. Each time you press the button: Movie: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround. Music: Stereo sources Off: Cancel PL PRG D DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC ≥ This works only in DVD/CD mode. ≥ "ÎPLII" lights when there is effect. ≥ Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled when Surround Music is turned on. Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music (➜ page 12) is turned off. Press [SFC]. Each time you press the button: FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset). MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software. SPORT: Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event. MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources. HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music. ≥ To check the current setting, press [SFC]. ≥ MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II is on, or when playing a disc recorded with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speaker to get the best surround effect (➜ page 27, Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments). You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source. Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. ≥[DVD-V] [DVD-VR] SUB W 4 (factory preset)§>SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3 ≥When another source is selected SUB W 2 (factory preset)§>SUB W 3>SUB W 4>SUB W 1 ≥ 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, except when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on. § When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, the factory presets are as follows: - MOVIE: SUB W 4 - SPORT: SUB W 2 - MUSIC: SUB W 1 RQT8611 26