Using Sound Effects; Using The Equalizer Function; Enhancing The Bass Sound: H.bass; Adjusting The Amount Of Bass: Subwoofer Level - Panasonic SC-PTX5 Operating Instructions Manual

Using sound effects

SUBWOOFER LEVEL
EQ
[Note]
≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with
some sources, or when headphones are used (➜ page 11).
≥ 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

Press [EQ].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
≥ To check the current setting, press [EQ].
Enhancing the bass sound:
H.BASS
You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be
heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit
automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of
playback source.
Press [H.BASS].
Each time you press the button:
H.BASS ON,------.H.BASS OFF
The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play from
the same type of source.

Operating other equipment

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STOP, PAUSE
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You can play an external source through your home theater system.
H.BASS
H.BASS
EXT-IN
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PLAY
CM SKIP
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.
Enjoying surround sound effect:

Dolby Virtual Speaker

You can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital or
DTS) with any audio source, using the included front speakers and the
subwoofer. You can also enjoy a surround sound effect with stereo
sources such as CDs.
Press [ÎVS].
Each time you press the button:
REFERENCE: Standard mode
WIDE: Wide mode
Widens the acoustic field of the front speakers. This has a
good effect when there is little space between the
speakers.
OFF: Cancel (no effect is added)
≥ Dolby Virtual Speaker is not available and "ERROR" is displayed under
the following conditions:
– During play, when the selector is set to "DVD/CD" and the audio
source currently playing is in the 3.1 ch, 3 ch, 1.1 ch or 1 ch.
– When you are playing DVD-Audio content which prohibits down-
mixing.
– When headphones are connected.
≥ "ÎPLII" lights when when Dolby Virtual Speaker is turned on and the
play source is 2 ch.
≥ The Dolby Virtual Speaker LED may turn off depending on the FL
Dimmer settings (➜ page 25).

Enjoying audio from the television

Preparation
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal on the main unit.
Press [EXT-IN] repeatedly to select "AUX".
≥ Reduce the volume on the television to its minimum, and then adjust the
volume of the main unit.
≥ You can enjoy surround sound effect when you press [ÎVS] to turn on
Dolby Virtual Speaker (➜ above).
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
VS
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