3D Sound; Audio Output Modes - Panasonic SC-HTB15 Operating Instructions Manual

3D sound

This system provides a feeling that the sound and
the image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be
applied to Multi-channel audio sources as a factory
preset.
e.g., Image of 3D sound field
3D sound
With this effect you can enjoy a
Dolby Virtual
surround sound effect similar to
Speaker
5.1ch.
Adding to the Dolby Virtual
Speaker effect, Panasonic has
applied its own sound field
controlling technology to expand
3D surround
the sound field forwards,
effect
backwards, upwards and
downwards providing a sound with
depth and force that better
matches 3D images.
Sports commentary and dialogs
from TV dramas are heard as if
the sound is coming from the TV,
giving the feeling that the sound
Clear-mode and the image is as one.
dialog Also, the dialog will stand out from
the other sounds during normal
volume playback and when the
volume is lowered for night time
viewing.
Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be
turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings.

Audio output modes

As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the
3D surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel
audio sources, such as those from a Blu-ray Disc
player or DVD player, etc.
By changing the audio output setting, it is possible
to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround
effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio
from the TV.
Audio output mode
Multi-channel mode
Auto mode (Direct mode)
(Factory preset)
 2
2ch mode
§1 Depending on the audio source, Dolby Virtual Speaker and
3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted.
§2 This indicator will also light when the audio source is Multi-
channel audio.
To change the audio
output mode
Press and hold [MUTE] for more
than 2 sec.
≥ The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.
While the indicator is blinking,
press [MUTE] again to change
the setting.
≥ The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed.
When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual
Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be automatically
cancelled if the audio signal's sampling frequency is greater
than 48 kHz.
Dolby Virtual Speaker
and 3D surround
effect
The effects are
applied to all audio
sources.
§1
The effects are
applied to Multi-
channel audio
sources.
The effects are not
applied to 2 channel
audio sources.
The effects are not
applied to any audio
source.
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