Panasonic SC-HT870, SC-HT878 Sound field and sound quality, Sound Field Control, Center Focus

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PLII
C.FOCUS SUPER SRND

Sound field and sound quality

quality

 

AV SYSTEM

 

 

TV

VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TV/AV TUNER/BAND

DVD/CD

 

1

2

3

 

 

4

5

6

CH

 

 

 

7

8

9

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

-/--

 

 

CANCEL

0

S10

 

 

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

 

TOP MENU

 

 

MENU

 

DIRECT

 

 

PLAY

 

NAVIGATOR

 

 

LIST

 

 

ENTER

 

 

DISPLAY

 

 

RETURN

 

TV VOL

 

 

TV VOL

 

SUBWOOFER

SFC

C.FOCUS

MIX 2CH

 

LEVEL

SUPER SRND

PL

SFC

C.S.M

POSITION

ZOOM

SETUP

MEMORY

AUDIO

MUTING

 

FL DISPLAY

PAGE

REPEAT

PLAYMODE

 

GROUP

 

SHIFT

TEST

 

 

SHIFT

CH SELECT QUICKREPLAY SUBTITLE

 

 

 

 

SFC

Sound Field Control

 

Changes the sound quality.

C.FOCUS

Super Surround

SUPER SRND

Adds surround effects to stereo sound.

 

C.FOCUS

Center Focus

SHIFT

SUPER SRND

 

r

For clearer dialogues.

 

MIX 2CH

Dolby Pro Logic II

 

PL

Changes stereo sound to surround sound.

[Note]

When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be used. (Excluding Sound Field Control)

You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system off.

and sound

See below for details.

Sound field

Sound Field Control

Press [SFC].

 

 

 

TUNED MONO

RDS PS

 

 

 

 

Each time you press the button:

MP3 ST L R

PTY DISC

SLE

HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.

WMA CSM

RND

D

JPEG SFC

SEQ

PR

CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.

DVD- AV RCD

PGM

TTL

SOFT:

For background music.

 

 

 

DISCO:

Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a disco.

LIVE:

Makes vocals more alive.

 

 

 

HALL:

Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.

 

FLAT:

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

 

 

To check the current setting

Press [SFC].

Center Focus

(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 [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS].

S.SRND L C R

TRCK C.F LS RS

CHAP DTS S LFE

PL

DIGITAL

CENTER FOCUS ON ,------.CENTER FOCUS OFF

This does not work when Super Surround is turned on. This will also work when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

Super Surround

Press [SUPER SRND].

Each time you press the button:

S.SRND L C R

MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo

TRCK C.F

LS RS

CHAP DTS

S LFE

sources.

PL

 

DIGITAL

 

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing

 

movie software.

PARTY: Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are

 

facing.

(off):

Cancel

You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best surround effect (page 29, Speaker level adjustments).

Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS.

When Super Surround is on, Dolby Pro Logic II (right) turns off.

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Press [ÎPLII].

Each time you press the button:

MOVIE: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.

MUSIC: Stereo sources

OFF: Cancel

This works only in DVD/CD mode.

ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.

S.SRND L C R TRCK C.F LS RS CHAP DTS S LFE

PL DIGITAL

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Contents Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound SystemSystem Main unitFront speakers Center speakerAccessories How to replace the fuseFor United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait EB and GS area code models onlyFront and surround speaker assembly Front and surround speaker assemblyAttach the pipe to the base Adjust the speaker height Connect the speaker cablesFasten the speaker cable to the base Front and surround speaker height120 mm Position wire Fit into groove Place into groove Speaker units Stands Bases Silver screws≥2 k4-m cables ApproxOther speaker setup options Setup optionsAttaching to a wall Other speakerSetup example Main unit LocatingLocating ≥Place speakers on flat secure bases≥Use only supplied speakers Main unitCenter speaker SubwooferConnecting speakers with the subwoofer Connecting speakers with the subwooferSpeaker cable Speaker-cable stickerClick! Copper Video connections Video connectionsRemote control Remote controlRadio and system connection Radio and system connection/TheQuick Setup screen assists you to make necessary settings Control reference guide29 18 See reference pages in bracketsDisc handling Discs that can be playedDiscs that can be played/Disc handling Basic play Basic playProgressive Facing upOn-screen Item selectEnter number Starting playConvenient functions Repeat play All group, random and program playUsing navigation menus Playing data discsPress TOP Menu Press 3 4 to select All, Audio or Picture and press EnterPlaying the programs Playing HighMATTM discsPlaying a play list Using on-screen menus Other SettingsUsing on-screen Main MenuUsing on-screen menus Changing the player settings Player settingsDisc tab Video tabChanging the delay time Speaker Setting Changing the player settingsAudio tab Display tabAutomatic presetting Selecting the preset channelsRadio Press and hold MemoryManual tuning RDS broadcastingOptional antenna connections Press RDS to display the text dataSound field and sound quality Sound Field ControlCenter Focus Super SurroundSpeaker level adjustments Press SHIFTiTEST to output a test signalTo adjust speaker level during play Sound qualityDown-mixing Custom Sound Memory Subwoofer levelPress SHIFTiMIX 2CH Press Subwoofer LevelSleep timer Using headphonesOther functions Enjoying KaraokeOperating other equipment Connection exampleOther equipment OperatingOperating the television and the video cassette recorder Operating the tape deckEquipment Operating otherMaintenance Safety precautionsLanguage code list Glossary GlossarySpecifications NorskInput power IEC Dimensions WtHtDPower supply Power consumptionTroubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guidePicture abnormal or un-viewable Progressive videoListening to the radio Television operationVaroitus F0104YM2034

SC-HT520, SC-HT870, SC-HT878 specifications

The Panasonic SC-HT870, SC-HT520, and SC-HT878 are part of Panasonic's line of home theater systems, designed to deliver immersive audio experiences for home entertainment. Each model comes with its unique set of features, technologies, and characteristics that cater to various consumer preferences and needs.

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