Panasonic SA-HE100 3 4 Basic operations, Stereo mode, Surround mode, SFC modes

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DOLBY
PRO LOGIC 2

Step 1 2 3 4 Basic operations

1

POWER

Switch on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

2

A

Turn

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

SPEAKERS A on.

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STEREO mode

L

 

R

SOUND MODE

SPEAKERSSTEREO

A

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 mode

3

INPUT SELECTOR

 

DIGITAL INPUT

4 DSP SOUND MODE

5

6

VOLUME

DOWNUP

Select input.

TAPE

PHONO

,/

,/

VCR 1/VCR 2

TUNER

,/

,/

TV ,/ DVD ,/ CD

For CD, DVD, TV

Select digital or analog input.

Select the DSP sound mode.

Start play of the source.

Adjust the volume.

 

L

C R

 

SL

SR LFE

 

SOUND MODE

 

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

 

A

 

DIGITAL

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 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 2.

ENHANCED SURROUND mode

ENHANCED SURROUND

L

C

R

SL

SB

SR LFE

 

 

SOUND MODE

 

 

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

 

 

A

ENHANCED

ES

 

This mode uses the surround back speaker to create a realistic sound field. It is especially effective when playing DTS-ES and Dolby Digital Surround EX, but can be used with other DTS and Dolby Digital sources.

Use DTS NEO:6 to play 5.1-channel DTS and 2-channel PCM

and analog sources through 6.1 channels.

NEO:6

The following modes are available when playing 2-channel PCM and analog sources.

SFC modes

SOUND MODE

When you finish listening

POWER

SPEAKERS

 

A

SFC

Be sure to reduce the volume and press [

 

] to switch the unit

to standby.

 

 

8

 

 

 

For your reference

In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs.

¡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.

¡With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage the DTS FIX mode if this occurs.

While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged:

Press and hold [ DIGITAL INPUT ].

The current mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode. 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

10 turned off.

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.SFC Choose from the following modes.

Notes on using the Digital Signal Processor

The digital signal processor in this unit can decode the following signals:

¡Dolby Digital

¡DTS, including DTS-ES

¡PCM, including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or 88.2 kHz

It cannot decode:

¡Other digital signals, such as MPEG

¡Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player

When playing PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or 88.2 kHz, the STEREO DSP mode is engaged automatically.

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Contents AV Control Receiver Maintenance SafetyInstallation ServiceOthers Supplied accessoriesRemote control Batteries UseConnecting speakers Placement of speakersSpeaker connections Center speaker Impedance 6-8 Ω Step OthersSpeaker cable Surround speakers Impedance 6-8 ΩTV, VCR and DVD player 3 4 Equipment connectionsVideo Before use Connecting the AC power supply cord and other informationOther equipment and antennas Adjusting speaker output level 3 4 SettingsPress at the same time to enter the setting mode Turn Speakers onStep Others Reference 3 4 Basic operations Stereo modeSurround mode SFC modesTo adjust the delay time Dimension Control DimenTo adjust the speaker level Center Width Control C-WDTHControl guide DisplaySignal and decoding format indicators Tone/balance adjust buttonsProgram format indicators L, C, R, S, SL, SB, SR, LFE Subwoofer level button SubwooferManual presetting Presetting Other settingsAutomatic presetting Selecting channelsUse Using outdoor antennasMaking a recording Recording on other equipmentDSP sound modes Pages Troubleshooting guideCommon problems Pages Radio PagesBefore use Step Others Specifications IHF’78Maintenance If the surfaces are dirtyProduct Service Warranty U.S.AProduct information Servicenter List U.S.A Before use Step Others ReferenceFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A Listening cautionElectric Corporation of America Puerto Rico, Inc. PSC Ambler Drive

SA-HE100 specifications

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