Using Sound Effects; Using The Equalizer Function - Panasonic SC-PTX5 Operation 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].
(Settings can be confirmed on the display or the
television screen.)
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].
(Settings can be confirmed on the display or the
television screen.)
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.
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].
(Settings can be confirmed on the display or the
television screen.)
You can select the level from "SUB W 1" (weakest) to
"SUB W 4" (strongest).
≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
H.BASS
≥ 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].
(Settings can be confirmed on the display
or the television screen.)
Each time you press the button:
REFERENCE: Standard mode
WIDE:
OFF:
≥ 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
H.BASS
– When you are playing DVD-Audio content which
– When headphones are connected.
≥ "ÎPLII" lights 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 27).
Wide mode
Widens the acoustic field of the front
speakers. This has a good effect when
there is little space between the
speakers.
Cancel (no effect is added)
the audio source currently playing is in the 3.1 ch,
3 ch, 1.1 ch or 1 ch.
prohibits down-mixing.
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
VS
e.g. Display
31