Panasonic DVD-LV75 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Enjoying Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.)
DVD
(Dolby Digital, 2 or more channels)
Virtual Surround Sound
V.S.S. adds breadth to sound, allowing
you to enjoy a surround-like effect even
if you are using only 2 front speakers or
headphones.
If the disc has surround signals
recorded on it
As well as enjoying sound with more
breadth, surround sound will also seem
to come from non-existent speakers.
Enjoying surround effects
through headphones
See page 31 for headphone connection.
During play
Press [V.S.S.] to select the V.S.S.
level.
The level changes each time you press the
button. The level is shown on the unit's dis-
play.
1 (Natural effect)>2 (Emphasized
e
effect)
{ ------ OFF (Cancel)( ---}
≥You can also use the On-Screen Menu
Icons to perform this operation.
≥(➡ page 23, "V.S.S. mode/V.S.S. level")
Note
≥On the unit's display, "SP" is displayed
when using V.S.S. and "HP" is displayed
when using headphone V.S.S.
IX V.S.S.
Flashes, then lights
HP
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≥V.S.S. will not work, or will have less ef-
fect, with some discs.
≥V.S.S. may cause distortion with some
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Enjoying surround effects
through 2 speakers
The speakers on this unit will not produce
any discernible effect. Speakers must be
connected to enjoy this feature. Ensure
surround effects on connected equipment
are off.
During play
1
Press [DISPLAY] to show the
On-Screen Menu Icons
(➡ page 23) on the LCD and
highlight the V.S.S. icon with the
cursor jockey [2, 1].
2
Select the V.S.S. mode with the
cursor jockey [3, 4].
OHeadphone V.S.S.N
OV.S.S.N
DVD-LV75 DVD-LV55
When using When using
speakers headphones
≥Use the appropriate setting for the con-
nections you have made.
§ DVD-LV70 does not have Headphone
V.S.S.
3
Press [V.S.S.] to select the
V.S.S. level.
To get the most from V.S.S.
Distance A
This unit
Speaker Speaker
3 or 4 times
distance A
Listening
position
Using On-Screen Menu Icons
On-Screen Menu Icons are long thin menus that contain information about the disc or unit.
These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information.
∫ Operations available only with On-Screen Menu Icons
Time, A-B repeat play, Repeat play, Dialogue Enhancer, Marker, V.S.S. mode
(For details, ➡ pages 22 and 23)
Basic operation
1
While stopped or playing
Press [DISPLAY] to select the
On-Screen Menu Icons.
The screen changes each time you
press the button.
Example: DVDs
[)Icons for disc information:
l
(➡ page 22)
l
You can change items like the track or
l
chapter and audio.
l
l
Î
l
l ;
l
Icons for unit information:
§
l
(➡ page 23)
l
You can start repeat play or mark parts
l
you want to play again.
l
l
l
l ;
l
Shuttle screen:
l
(➡ page 24)
l
You can fast forward, rewind, or start
l
slow motion play.
l
l
p
l
l ;
{----On-Screen Menu Icons cleared
DVD VCD CD
2
Use the cursor jockey [3, 4, 2,
1] to select the item.
The item is highlighted in yellow.
3
Use the cursor jockey [3, 4] to
change the setting.
≥Step 3 is not necessary when using
the shuttle screen.
≥If numbers are used, you can change
with the numeric buttons.
≥If the change doesn't take effect,
press [ENTER] or [1].
∫ To clear the on-screen display
Press [RETURN] or [CANCEL].
Note
≥If part of the On-Screen Menu Icons is cut
off or fails to appear, go to the initial set-
tings menu to change the position of On-
Screen Messages. The color of the
On-Screen Menu Icons can also be
changed (➡ page 28, "4 On-Screen
Messages").
≥Items displayed depend on how the disc
is being played and the type of disc.
≥Functions that can be operated depend
on how the disc is being played and the
type of disc.
≥Some items can not be changed while the
disc is stopped.
≥"#, $" around the on-screen icon means
that the item can be changed using the
cursor jockey [3, 4].
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