Panasonic SC-PT953 User Manual

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Using sound effects
[Note]
≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with 
some sources, or when headphones are used (
➜ page 13).
≥ 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.
To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music 
(
➜ below) is turned off.
Press [EQ].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT:
Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:
For background music.
≥ To check the current setting, press [EQ].
The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with equal 
intensity.
Press [SRD MUSIC].
Each time you press the button:
S.MUSIC ON
,------.S.MUSIC OFF
This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center 
channel.
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from 
within the television.
Press [C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON
,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥ This does not work when Surround Music (
➜ left) is turned on.
≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
Depending on the source, you can enhance the stereo sound with Dolby 
Pro Logic II or Super Surround to enjoy the surround sound effect.
Press [
ÎPLII/S.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
Movie:
Movie software
Music:
Stereo sources
Off:
Cancel
When DVD/CD or D-IN (
[PT1050]
) is the source
Dolby Pro Logic II
§
 is available
– “
ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.
§
Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder 
that derives 5-channel surround from stereo sound sources, whether 
or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
When another source is selected
Super Surround is available
≥ This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
≥ Dolby Pro Logic II/Super Surround cannot be used together with 
Surround Music.
≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best 
surround effect (
➜ page 33, Adjusting the volume of each speaker: 
Speaker level adjustments).
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].
You can select the level from “SUB W 1” (weakest) to “SUB W 4” (strongest).
≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the 
same type of source.
Using the equalizer function
Enjoying sound from all 
speakers: Surround Music
AUTO
H.BASS
, , , 
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
AUTO, TEST
EQ
SRD MUSIC
C.FOCUS
CH SELECT
+  
VOLUME
PL /S.SRD
SRD ENH
[PT1050]
[PT1050]
Enhancing the sound from the 
center speaker: Center Focus
Enhancing the stereo sound: 
Dolby Pro Logic II/Super 
Surround
Adjusting the amount of bass: 
Subwoofer level
C.FOCUS
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SLP STCT
RDS
RND
PGM
EQ
PRG
SRDE.
PL
DDTS
W1 W2 WS
DISC
S.SRD
TG
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USB
MODE
CD
DVD
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
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