Using Sound Effects; Using The Equalizer Function; Enjoying Sound From All Speakers: Surround Music; Center Focus - Panasonic SC-PT953 Operating Instructions Manual

Using sound effects

SRD MUSIC
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
EQ
AUTO, TEST
[Note]
≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with
some sources, or when headphones are used (➜ page 13).
≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound
effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects
off.

Using the equalizer function

To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music
(➜ below) is turned off.
Press [EQ].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
≥ To check the current setting, press [EQ].
Enjoying sound from all
speakers: Surround Music
The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with equal
intensity.
Press [SRD MUSIC].
Each time you press the button:
S.MUSIC ON,------.S.MUSIC OFF
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+
VOLUME
[PT1050]
SRD ENH
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PL /S.SRD
[PT1050]
H.BASS
AUTO
C.FOCUS
CH SELECT
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 [C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥ This does not work when Surround Music (➜ left) is turned on.
≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
Enhancing the stereo sound:
Dolby Pro Logic II/Super
Surround
Depending on the source, you can enhance the stereo sound with Dolby
Pro Logic II or Super Surround to enjoy the surround sound effect.
Press [ÎPLII/S.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
Movie: Movie software
Music: Stereo sources
Off: Cancel
When DVD/CD or D-IN ([PT1050]) is the source
≥Dolby Pro Logic II
§
is available
– "ÎPLII" lights when there is effect.
§
Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder
that derives 5-channel surround from stereo sound sources, whether
or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
When another source is selected
≥Super Surround is available
≥ This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
≥ Dolby Pro Logic II/Super Surround cannot be used together with
Surround Music.
≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best
surround effect (➜ page 33, Adjusting the volume of each speaker:
Speaker level adjustments).
Adjusting the amount of bass:
Subwoofer level
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the
most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
You can select the level from "SUB W 1" (weakest) to "SUB W 4" (strongest).
≥ 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.
C.FOCUS
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SRDE. PRG
PGM RND RDS
EQ
W1 W2 WS
USB DISC S.SRD TG K
DVD
CD
MODE
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL