Panasonic SC-HT56 Home Theater - Page 15

Basic operations Basic operations 1 2 3 4 Switch on. Select input. TUNER FM TUNER AM TV Start play of the source. The unit sets the sound mode to suit the input signal. DVD-P BD/DVR Adjust the volume. Adding surround effects to stereo sources Using Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source. PL Press to select a mode from the table at right. • To cancel, press [OFF]. You can make fine surround settings when in the MUSIC or PANORAMA mode. (➡ page 18) MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software recorded in Dolby Surround. PL MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources. PANORAMA Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music. Using the Sound Field Control (SFC) Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with PCM or analog stereo sources. Press to select a mode from the tables at right. • To cancel, press [OFF]. You can change the speaker level of SFC. (➡ page 18) Note • Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ and SFC modes remain in effect until you turn the mode off. • When input is PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, you cannot add surround effects with Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ or SFC. • When input is Dolby Digital or DTS, you can use SFC. LIVE Brings you up close for "live" stage performance and smoother vocals. POP/ROCK For pop, rock, and other music that has a punch to it. MUSIC VOCAL For adding gloss to vocals. JAZZ Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club. DANCE For dance music and other sounds with a strong beat. PARTY This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing. DRAMA For dramas and other material where dialog is important. ACTION For action movies and other material where impact is important. MOVIE SPORTS To make you feel like you were in the stadium. MUSICAL For musicals and other material where music is important. RQTX0175 GAME Enjoy gaming with more impact. MONO 15 For monaural sound.