Panasonic SC-PT450 Using sound effects, Enhancing the sound from the center speaker Center Focus

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Using sound effects

Note

•The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, disc as well as recording format or, when headphones are used.

•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.

•It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer, EQ and Super Surround at the same time.

Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus

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.

C FOCUS ON ↔ C FOCUS OFF

• This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

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.

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SUB W 4 (factory preset) → SUB W 1 SUB W 3 ← SUB W 2

•When another source is selected SUB W 2 (factory preset) → SUB W 3

SUB W 1 ← SUB W 4

Enhancing the surround sound effect:

Surround Enhancer

Automatically adjusts each speaker to enhance the surround sound effect of multi-channel audio. When playing two-channel audio, the audio of the L/R front speakers is also output through the rest of the speakers creating a surround sound effect.

SRD ENH ON ↔ SRD ENH OFF

(Press and hold)

Changing the sound quality: Equalizer Mode (EQ)

HEAVY : Adds punch to rock.

CLEAR : Clariﬁes higher sounds.

SOFT : For background music.

FLAT : Cancel (no effect is added). (factory preset)

•To check the current setting, press [-EQ].

•You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best surround effect (\ page 30, Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments).

•It is not possible to turn on EQ and Surround Enhancer at the same time.

Enhancing the stereo sound: Super Surround

Movie : Use this mode when playing movie software.

Music : Adds surround effects to stereo sources.

Off : Cancel

•This works only in FM, Music P. and AUX mode.

•Super Surround and EQ can be turned on simultaneously.

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Contents Operating Instructions SA-PT450 System SC-PT450 Main unitSafety precautions Table of contents Please check and identify the supplied accessories AccessoriesRemote control UseIf irregular coloring occurs on your television Placement of speakersSetup example Attaching to a wall Speaker installation optionsFitting speaker stands not included For front, center and surround speakersConnect to the power supply Connect to the antenna Simple setupMaking the connections Connect to the speakersTelevision with an Hdmi terminal Connect to the various television terminalsTelevision with a Video in terminal Television with Component Video in terminalsQuick Setup screen assists you to make necessary settings Performing Quick SetupDetails of settings To change these settings laterDiscs that can be played Disc informationCommercial discs Discs that cannot be playedMain unit Overview of controlsDVD DVD/CD EXT-IN AUX 31, Music P Remote controlDisc Basic play Using the remote controlThis feature does not work during program and random play \ ∞ Group skip Content skipPress 3, Play to resume playback Shows a disc top menuDisplaying current playback condition Advanced playPlaying data discs Playing data discs using navigation menusPlaying the selected track in the CD Text disc Playing HighMAT discsSelecting from the list Playing the programsFunctions Menu Using on-screen menusPlay Menu Picture Menu Other SettingsDisplay Menu Audio MenuOther Menu Conﬁrming Hdmi informationHdmi Status Hdmi is connected Hdmi InformationSetup menu Changing the player settingsDisplay Select the tabHdmi tab Video tabAudio tab To enter the speaker setting Changing the delay time of the speakersTo ﬁnish the speaker setting Display tabTo clean discs Disc handling precautionsTips for making data discs Naming folders and ﬁlesDisc Operations English Manual tuning Using the radioSelecting the preset channels Automatic presettingAdjusting the amount of bass Subwoofer level Using sound effectsEnhancing the sound from the center speaker Center Focus Enhancing the surround sound effect Surround EnhancerEnhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic To output a test signalThis is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects Press Test againOptional antenna connection Operating other equipmentOptional connections To select Music P AUX → Music PUsing the Viera Link Hdavi ControlTM While pressing and holding Operating the televisionPress and hold for 2 seconds Power Troubleshooting guideUnresponsive or inoperable function Speciﬁc operation undesirable or unexpectedMenus B repeatSound abnormal or improper Picture abnormal or unviewableUnit displays Progressive videoTelevision displays Listening to the radioGlossary Mm x 60 mm x 364.4 mm SpeciﬁcationsApprox .5 kg Approx .8 WClean this unit with a soft, dry cloth Language code listMaintenance L0307LE1047