Panasonic SC-AK57 Operating Instructions Manual page 30

ma Sound quality/sound field operations
RQT4802
Surround system
Dolby Digital is a discrete 6 (5.1) channel
surround system developed for cinema use.
The sound signals in Dolby Digital format
are compressed to 1/10 their origina! size,
allowing an entire movie to be recorded on
a single DVD.
eYou will need a DVD player that has a built
in decoder to enjoy DVDs with this unit.
e Connect a subwoofer (not included) to the
line out terminal on the rear panel of this
system to increase the effect.
6CH DISCRETE INPUT
(Dolby Digital)
eThis system was developed to get a better
sense of presence from sources encoded
with Dolby Surround.
eThe feeling of position has been improved
by the addition of a separate center speaker
channel.
eThis unit has built-in Dolby Pro-Logic
circuity so you can enjoy Dolby Surround by
connecting the speakers.
DOLBY PRO-LOGIC
This mode adds surround effects to movie
software that isn't recorded with the above
systems. In MOVIE mode you can adjust
the volume of the surround speaker to get
the best surround effect.
MOVIE mode
SUPER
SURROUND
eThis mode adds surround effects to normal
music sources.
This mode adds stereo-like effects to
monaural sound sources.
SIMULATED STEREO
| Surround systems
e Select the surround mode appropriate to the source you are using. Read the following explanations to aid your selection.
Recognizing the sound sources
and software that can be used
Discs with the following mark are recorded
in Dolby Digital:
eDVD
eLaser Disc
DO Es)
DIGITAL
Software with the following mark is
recorded in Dolby Pro Logic:
eLaser Disc
eDVD
eVideo tape (VCR)
eCD
DOme]
This mode cannot be used with the radio
and 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode.
Any general sound source can be used.
eCD
eTAPE
e AUX
This mode cannot be used with the radio
and 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode.
Any general sound source recorded in
monaural can be used.
eCD
eTAPE
e AUX
This mode cannot be used with the radio
and 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode.