Using Sound Effects; Using The Timers - Panasonic SC-PM86D Operating Instructions Manual

Using sound effects

Note:
• The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect
depending on the type of source.
• 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.
Press [SOUND].
(For fi les with the extension ".mp3" or ".MP3".)
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In DVD/CD, USB, AUX or AV
PRE EQ (Preset EQ) MAN EQ (Manual EQ)
D.BASS
In MUSIC PORT, OPTION port
PRE EQ (Preset EQ) MAN EQ (Manual EQ)
D.BASS RE-MASTER
Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ Changing the sound quality: Preset EQ
1
Press [ SOUND] to select "PRE EQ".
2
Press [2] or [3] to select your desired setting.
HEAVY SOFT
EQ OFF
HEAVY : Adds punch to rock.
: For background music .
SOFT
CLEAR : Clarifi es higher sounds.
VOCAL : Adds gloss to vocal.
EQ OFF : No effect.
Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality:
Manual EQ Manual EQ
1
Press [SOUND] to select "MAN EQ".
2
Within 3 seconds or so
( )
Change the sound quality with the cursor buttons.
➀
Select the sound range to be adjusted with [ ] or [ ].
BASS MID
➁
Adjust the level with [ ] or [ ].
(–4 to +4)
Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality.
Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality:
Surround sound Surround sound
1
Press [SOUND] to select "SURROUND".
2
Press [2] or [3] to select either "SURROUND ON" or
"SURROUND OFF".
Changing the sound quality: Changing the sound quality:
RE-MASTER (Analogue) RE-MASTER (Analogue)
This function is only available for MUSIC PORT, OPTION port
FM/AM tuner selection mode.
1
Press [SOUND] to select "RE-MASTER".
2
Press [2] or [3] to select either "RE-MASTER ON" or
"RE-MASTER OFF".
For other modes with MP3 contents, refer to page 18.
Enjoying the bass: D.BASS Enjoying the bass: D.BASS
1
Press [SOUND] to select "D.BASS".
2
Press [2] or [3] to select either "D.BASS ON" or "D.BASS
OFF".
Alternatively, press [D.BASS] on the main unit several times to select
either "D.BASS ON" or "D.BASS OFF".
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For the United Kingdom and Continental Europe
2
For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia and N.Z.
selection;
SURROUND
2 or FM/AM tuner selection;
SURROUND
CLEAR
VOCAL
TREBLE
2 or

Using the timers

Setting the clock Setting the clock
This is a 24-hour clock.
1
Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to select "CLOCK".
CLOCK
Original display
2
( )
Within 5 seconds or so
Press [4, ] or [¢, ] to set the time.
3
Press [CLOCK / TIMER] to finish setting the time.
Displaying the time
Press [CLOCK / TIMER] once when the unit is on or in standby mode.
The time is displayed for a few seconds.
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.
Using the play timer Using the play timer
You can set the play timer to come on at a certain time to wake you
up.
Preparation
Turn the unit on and set the clock.
Prepare the music source you want to listen to; disc, radio, USB,
option port or music port source, and set the volume.
1
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to select play timer.
CLOCK
Original display
2
( )
Within 5 seconds or so
Press [4, ] or [¢, ] to set the starting time.
3
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to confirm.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the fi nishing time.
To activate the timer
5
Press and hold [−TIMER PLAY] to turn on the timer.
"˚PLAY ON" is displayed.
6
Press [y] to turn off the unit.
The unit must be off for the timer to operate.
To Action
Change the settings Repeat steps 1 to 4 and 6.
Change the source 1) Press and hold [−TIMER PLAY] to
or volume select "˚PLAYOFF".
2) Make changes to the source or volume.
3) Perform steps 5 and 6.
Check the settings Press [CLOCK/TIMER] repeatedly to
(when the unit is on
select "˚PLAY".
or in standby mode)
Cancel Press and hold [−TIMER PLAY] to select
"˚PLAYOFF".
Note:
• The play timer will start at the preset time, with the volume
increasing gradually to the preset level.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer is on.
• The unit must be in the standby mode for the timer to function.
• If you turn the unit off and on again while a timer is functioning, the
fi nish time setting will not be activated.
• If MUSIC PORT or OPTION port
source when the timer comes on, the system turns on and
engages MUSIC PORT or OPTION port
you wish to playback from the connected equipments, activate the
equipments' play mode and increase the volume. (See the other
equipments' instruction manual.)
˚ PLAY
˚ PLAY
2 or USB is selected as the
2 or USB as the source. If
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