Panasonic SA-BX500 Operating Instructions - Page 35

Balancing front speaker volume You can adjust the balance of the front speakers. Listening clearly at low volume This function compresses the dynamic range of Dolby Digital contents. Without affecting the sound field, the function makes spoken lines easier to catch at low volume by reducing the difference between the maximum and minimum sounds created by audio signals. This convenient function allows you to enjoy commercial sources late at night when you cannot produce big sounds. 1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu. 2. Press [e][r] to select "BALANCE ", and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [w][q] for adjustment, and press [OK] to confirm. How speakers are displayed L : Front left, R : Front right You can adjust the balance by moving the bar on the screen left and right. • As the bar on the screen approaches "L ", the audio output from speakers balances front left. • As the bar on the screen approaches "R ", the audio output from speakers balances front right. 1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu. 2. Press [e][r] to select "DRCOMP ", and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [e][r] to select a mode and press [OK]. OFF : The software is played with the original dynamic range. STANDARD : The level recommended for household viewing MAX : The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night viewing) Factory setting: OFF 4. Press [SOUND MENU] to select "EXIT ", and press [OK] to finish the setting. Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway. Note • The bar shows the current balance of the front speakers. • You cannot use this function when both " A " and " B " are off. Changing the audio output (Dual program) You can select audio output mode when playing back dual audio sources. • You can check the dual audio status on the display (➔ page 31). Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway. Note • This function does not work when transmitted signal information does not support it. Using whisper mode surround This function is effective only during surround playback. This function enables the surround playback to be effective even when the volume is very low. 1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu. 2. Press [e][r] to select "DUAL ", and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [e][r] to select an audio mode, and press [OK] to confirm. MAIN : Main audio output SAP : Sub channel audio output M+S : Main and sub channel audio output Factory setting: MAIN 1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu. 2. Press [e][r] to select "W. S. ", and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [e][r] to select "ON ", and press [OK] to confirm. OFF : For not using whisper mode surround ON : For using whisper mode surround Factory setting: OFF 4. Press [SOUND MENU] to select "EXIT ", and press [OK] to finish the setting. Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway. 4. Press [SOUND MENU] to select "EXIT ", and press [OK] to finish the setting. Press [RETURN] to return to the previous display or to cancel the setup in the halfway. Note • This function is effective when Dolby Pro Logic , NEO:6 or SFC is activated with 2-channel source input. • This function cannot be used when SPEAKERS A is turned off. 35 RQT9223 Using the sound menu 4. Press [SOUND MENU] to select "EXIT ", and press [OK] to finish the setting. Operations