Panasonic sa-ht400 User Manual
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When you finish listening
Be sure to reduce the volume and press [
] to switch the unit
to standby.
For your reference
In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on discs.
signals on discs.
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With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a
track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs.
track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs.
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With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage the
DTS FIX mode if this occurs.
DTS FIX mode if this occurs.
While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged:
Press and hold [
].
The current mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode.
Each time you press the button:
AUTO
Each time you press the button:
AUTO
/
PCM FIX
/
DTS FIX
↑
When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This
may cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs.
The selected mode is stored for each input source even if the unit is
turned off.
may cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs.
The selected mode is stored for each input source even if the unit is
turned off.
DIGITAL INPUT
POWER
8
Notes on using the Digital Signal Processor
The digital signal processor (DSP) in this unit can decode Dolby
Digital and DTS digital signals. It automatically determines the type
of signal, PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS, and processes it accordingly.
Digital and DTS digital signals. It automatically determines the type
of signal, PCM, Dolby Digital, or DTS, and processes it accordingly.
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This unit cannot process other digital signal formats, such as
PCM signals with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz and 192 kHz
and MPEG.
PCM signals with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz and 192 kHz
and MPEG.
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This unit cannot decode Dolby Digital RF (radio frequency)
signals from a laser disc player.
signals from a laser disc player.
Use this mode to play digital or analog stereo sources or to play
surround sources through two speakers. When surround sources
are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other
speaker channels are played through the front speakers.
surround sources through two speakers. When surround sources
are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other
speaker channels are played through the front speakers.
Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source
(Dolby Digital or DTS).
Also select this mode when playing analog or digital stereo
sources. The Dolby Pro Logic
(Dolby Digital or DTS).
Also select this mode when playing analog or digital stereo
sources. The Dolby Pro Logic
2
processor works
not only on sources recorded with Dolby
Surround, but also on any stereo source. The
following modes are available when using Dolby
Pro Logic
Surround, but also on any stereo source. The
following modes are available when using Dolby
Pro Logic
2
.
Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and
spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM
or analog stereo sources.
The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby
Digital or DTS.
Choose from the following modes.
spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM
or analog stereo sources.
The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby
Digital or DTS.
Choose from the following modes.
DOLBY
PRO LOGIC
2
SFC MODE
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SPEAKERS
SOUND MODE
STEREO
L
R
SPEAKERS
DIGITAL
SOUND MODE
SURROUND
L
C
R
SL
SR LFE
SPEAKERS
SOUND MODE
SFC
Switch on.
POWER
8
Turn
SPEAKERS on.
SPEAKERS on.
SPEAKERS
Select input.
TUNER
↔
CD
↔
DVD
TAPE
↔
VCR
↔
TV
INPUT SELECTOR
DIGITAL INPUT
Select the DSP
sound mode.
sound mode.
Start play of the
source.
source.
Adjust the
volume.
volume.
DOWN
UP
VOLUME
1
2
3
4
5
6
DSP
SOUND MODE
SURROUND mode
STEREO mode
SFC modes
SPEAKERS
↔
↔
For CD, DVD, TV
Select digital or analog input.
Basic operations
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