Panasonic SC-VK80D, SC-VK90D Dolby Digital and DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, Speaker level adjustments

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Sound field

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VK90D

VK80D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOWN, UP

 

VK70D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD/CD

 

ADVANCED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV/VIDEO

SETUP

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEP

 

C LOCK/

 

 

PL AY/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A UTO OFF

T IMER

 

 

REC

 

 

 

 

 

DISC

 

 

ECHO

 

 

 

 

#

 

 

 

 

PROGRAM

 

V.MUTE SUBTITLE

AUDIO

 

 

MIX 2CH

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

S.POS

 

 

C.F

S.POS

 

 

REPEAT

 

 

MUTING

TEST

 

CH SEL

C.F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEST

 

 

 

/AUX

TA

PE

 

VOLUM

 

 

CH SEL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.MEMORY

 

 

 

 

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

C

 

CEL

DV

D/

CD

– +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIGATOR

 

TV

 

PL

AY

 

 

DVD/CD

 

 

 

 

 

TNA

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

LI

 

 

 

 

 

 

EC

 

 

 

ENU

 

 

ME

 

ST

 

 

 

 

IR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

P M

 

 

NU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUP

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER

 

 

 

CH

 

 

 

VK70D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSM

ENTER

 

ADVANCED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSM

operations

SURROUND

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GUI DISP

 

 

TV

 

MANUAL EQ

 

 

VK90D

VK80D

 

 

 

 

RETURN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VOL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.SRND

 

 

 

SKIP

 

 

SLOW/SEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QUICK REPLAY

ZOOM

 

 

 

PL

 

 

 

 

 

 

S.SRND

S.WOOFER D.RE-MASTER

 

 

 

 

 

SHIFT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PL

S.SOUND EQ SOUND EQ

 

quality

 

SHIFT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VK90D

VK80D

Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround, Center Focus,

field/sound

Seat Position and Subwoofer Level adjusting (A page 30) cannot be

 

 

used if headphones are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display).

 

You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound

 

field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the

Sound

sound field system off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital and DTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD to

 

carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in

 

cinemas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.

Software encoded with Dolby

Software encoded with DTS

Digital can be identified with

can be identified with this

this mark.

mark.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.

The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.

VK90D VK80D

L To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-channel) signals to 2 channels

Press [SHIFT]+[MIX 2CH].

To cancel, press [SHIFT]+[MIX 2CH] again.

When “NO DOWN MIX” scrolls across the display DVD-A

It indicates that the DVD-Audio contains multiple-channel signals

that cannot be down-mixed.

Dolby Pro Logic

VK90D VK80D

Dolby Pro Logic is an active process that enhances sound localiza- tion through the use of a high separation decoding method providing improved spatiality and a wider listening area. The sense of direc- tionality is enhanced by the Left, Center, Right and Surround chan- nels. Dolby Pro Logic is best utilized with sources encoded in Dolby Surround.

Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this mark (DVD, CD, Video CD, Laser Disc, Video tape).

1 Press [pPL].

2Play a Dolby Surround source.

To cancel

Press [pPL] again.

Note

This does not work when playing multi-channel Dolby Digital.

Speaker level adjustments

VK90D VK80D

Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers where you would normally be sitting and lis- tening. (L, R A page 29, “Balance”)

Preparation

Press [-/JDVD/CD]. (remote control: [- DVD/CD])

1Press [SHIFT]+[TEST] to output a test signal.

Lch: Front left

Cch: Center

Rch: Front right

RSch: Right surround

LSch: Left surround

2Press [VOLUME DOWN, UP] (remote control: [VOLUME +] or [–]) to set the volume level normally used for listening.

3Press [8] (to increase) or [9] (to decrease).

C, RS, LS: –6 dB to +6 dB

To stop the test signal, press [SHIFT]+[TEST] again.

LTo adjust speaker level during play

1Press [SHIFT]+[CH SEL] to select the speaker.

LchCchRchRSchLSchSWch

SWch: Subwoofer

You can only adjust SWch if the disc includes a subwoofer channel.

SWch does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when Dolby Pro Logic is turned on.

2Press [8] (to increase) or [9] (to decrease).

L, R: (A page 29, “Balance”)

C, RS, LS: –6 dB to +6 dB

SW: –6 dB to +6 dB

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Contents SC-VK80D SC-VK70D Example¡These operating instructions are applicable to models Instructions are of SC-VK90D for Southeast AsiaSystem Main unitTable of contents AccessoriesGlossary Disc information Playing DVDs and Video CDsFront speakers Center speaker VK90D VK80DSurround speakers Subwoofer VK90D VK80DVolt ADJ Connecting a television with Component Video in terminals Connecting a television with a Video in terminalConnecting a television with an S Video in terminal Do not Conserving powerUse Press SHIFT+SETUP to show the Quick Setup screen SetupEnter ShiftPress CLOCK/TIMER to select Clock Press and hold -DEMO until no Demo is displayedSkip DemoControl reference guide Main unitCenter console Super SurroundRemote control TOP MENU, Direct NAVIGATOR,SLOW/SEARCH MIX 2CHDiscs-Basic play Normal playPosition Memory function Starting play from a selected itemSelecting still pictures-Page skip Skipping itemsDiscs-Convenient functions Disc play mode functionSelecting groups and tracks to play Random play All group playProgram play Subtitles SoundtracksRepeat play Marking places to play again Variable Zoom functionPlaying the programs or play list on DVD-RAM Using the play list menuSelecting a program to play Direct Navigator WMA/MP3, CD text and Jpeg navigation menus Playing HighMAT discs Common procedures Using GUI Graphical User Interface screensProgress indicator Using GUI Graphical User Interface screens Disc informationUnit information OFFPicture mode RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD Jpeg Display menu Picture menuAspect Variable zoom function aPreset tuning Manual tuningRadio Selecting channelsPress / Tape Cassette tapesPress / Tape to start playback Dolby Digital and DTS Speaker level adjustmentsDolby Pro Logic Custom Sound Memory-Store Sound settings Super SurroundAdvanced Surround Center FocusUsing the Manual Equalizer Manual EQ Using the Super Sound EqualizerAdjusting the bass Double re-master-Enjoying more Natural soundReducing noise when recording AM Select the source to be recordedPress REC on the main unit to start recording MIX 2CHPress SHIFT+V.MUTE to switch the function on or off Enjoying karaokeEnjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD Insert the disc and start play aEnjoying karaoke with other karaoke Sources Changing the keyAdding an echo effect To record your karaoke performancePlay/record timer Using the timersSleep timer Convenient functions Menus Items Options Changing settingsMpeg Entering a password Ratings Changing the delay time Speaker SettingPress SHIFT+SETUP to show the menus Press /, to select the menu’s tabDigital output Optional antenna connectionsUsing other equipment Home Theater-Enjoying more powerful SoundUsing an external unit Press AUX remote control TUNER/AUXTroubleshooting guide PowerOperation Unit’s display There are already markersUsing the cassette deck SoundPicture Listening to the radioSafety precautions MaintenanceSpecifications Specifications

SC-VK70D, SC-VK80D, SC-VK90D specifications

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