Panasonic SC-PTX5 Operating Guide
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This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the supplied speakers and the subwoofer, and by reproducing
acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater” experience even within a limited space.
acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater” experience even within a limited space.
How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
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≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.
Notes on speaker use
≥Use only supplied speakers
≥Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be
negatively affected.
negatively affected.
≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play
sound at high levels over extended periods.
≥ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise
from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test
disc, or electronic instrument.
disc, or electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
– When turning the unit on or off.
Caution
Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.
If irregular colouring occurs on your television
The front speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the
picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations.
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.
The demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem.
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.
picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations.
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.
The demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem.
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.
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Setup example
To allow for proper ventilation and to
maintain good airflow around the main
unit, position it with at least 5 cm of
space on all sides.
maintain good airflow around the main
unit, position it with at least 5 cm of
space on all sides.
≥ Left and right speakers are
interchangeable.
≥ To avoid damage to the
speakers, do not touch the
speaker cones if you have
taken the nets off.
speaker cones if you have
taken the nets off.
Place to the right or left of
the television, on the floor
or a sturdy shelf so that it
will not cause vibration.
Leave about 30 cm from
the television.
the television, on the floor
or a sturdy shelf so that it
will not cause vibration.
Leave about 30 cm from
the television.
Front speakers
Main unit
Subwoofer
DO
DO
NOT
NOT
Caution
≥ The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as
indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to
the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of
fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred
or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of
fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred
or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
≥ Do not attempt to attach the speakers to walls or ceilings.
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