Sound Modes - Panasonic SA-XR70 Operating Instructions Manual

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Step
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6.1CH DECODING
SPEAKERS
A
BI-WIRE
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8
6.1CH DECODING
S-VIDEO IN
Turn on.
1
8
Turn SPEAKERS A
2
or BI-WIRE on.
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS A:
A
SPEAKERS
BI-WIRE:
A
Press both at the same time.
Select input.
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INPUT SELECTOR
TUNER FM TUNER AM
TAPE VCR 2 DVR/VCR1
• If DVD or DVR/VCR1 are selected with a
HDMI connection, "HDMI" lights up when
communication has been established.
Start play of the
4
source.
The unit sets the sound mode (stereo or
multi-channel) to suit the input signal.
Select the desired sound mode (á right)
If SPEAKERS B is selected, play will be
2-channel only. For multi-channel play,
press [B] to turn off "B".
Adjust the volume.
5
VOLUME
DOWN
When you finish listening
Be sure to reduce the volume and press
[8] to turn 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,
HDMI), 96 or 88.2 kHz
It cannot decode:
• Other digital signals, such as MPEG
• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser
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disc player
Basic operations
SPEAKERS
A B
BI-WIRE
B BI-AMP
VCR 2
VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

Sound modes

Adding surround effects
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Using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx/Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ
Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx will work on 2-channel, Dolby Digital 5.1 channel and Dolby Digital Surround EX sources.
If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ when playing Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx on a 2-channel source.
The following modes are available when using Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱx or Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ .
%
B
PL x
BI-WIRE
B
BI-WIRE
• 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
• To cancel: Press [STEREO/2CH MIX, OFF].
CD TV
• When the "DTS" or "% DIGITAL" indicator is lit, only the CINEMA mode can be selected.
DVD
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 analogue stereo sources. Choose from the following modes.
SFC
–
w
UP
• 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 Ⅱx, 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).
Play will however be as DTS if the input signal is from a DTS 96/24 source.
6.1CH DECODING
INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME
MULTI CONTROL
PUSH ENTER
DOWN
MOVIE
Use this mode when
playing movies.
When the input signal is
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel
or Dolby Digital Surround
EX, "MOVIE" is indicated
by "DOLBY EX".
CINEMA
Use this mode when playing movies.
MUSIC
LIVE
Imparts the reflection and spread of a
large concert hall.
POP/ROCK
+
Best suited for dynamic sound such as
q
pop and rock music.
VOCAL
Best suited to enhance vocals.
JAZZ
Recreates natural sound ambience and
direction.
DANCE
Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect.
PARTY
This mode uses the front and surround
speakers so that sound is in stereo
regardless of the direction you are
facing.
• To cancel: Press [6.1CH DECODING].
If 6.1CH DECODING is set to off, play is in Dolby Pro Logic Ⅱ when playing Dolby
Pro Logic Ⅱx on a 2-channel source.
INPUT SELECTOR
UP
PHONES
MUSIC GAME
Use this mode when Enjoy games with greater
playing music. audio impact.
(only
signal is 2-channel)
MUSIC
Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
AV/MOVIE
DRAMA
Best suited for dialogues in drama
movies.
ACTION
Best suited for action movies with
impact.
SPORTS
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
sporting event.
MUSICAL
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live
musical performance.
GAME
Enjoy games with greater audio impact.
MONO
Best suited for older monaural audio
movies.
VOLUME
DOWN UP
when the input