Panasonic SC-HT940 To adjust speaker level during play, Enhancing the bass sound, Subwoofer level

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Enhancing the bass sound:

H.BASS

H.BASS

 

 

 

You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.

Press [H.BASS].

ST

SRD E.

 

HDCD

 

H.BASS

 

W PGM

 

1

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF

When another source is selected

H.BASS OFF (factory preset),------.H.BASS ON

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play from the same type of source.

Adjusting the amount of bass:

SUB WOOFER

Subwoofer level

LEVEL

 

 

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.

Press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL].

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

SUB W 4 (factory preset)§#SUB W 1#SUB W 2#SUB W 3

^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

}

When another source is selected

SUB W 2 (factory preset)§#SUB W 3#SUB W 4#SUB W 1

^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

}

To check the current setting, press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL].

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the same type of source, except when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.

§When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, the factory presets are as follows:

MOVIE: SUB W 4

SPORT: SUB W 2

MUSIC: SUB W 1

.

Adjusting the volume of each

TEST

speaker: Speaker level adjustments

 

 

 

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.

Preparation

Press [DVD].

1

While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

 

 

Press [TEST] to output a test signal.

 

 

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

 

 

L: Front left

C: Center

R: Front right

 

RS: Right surround

LS: Left surround

 

 

There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

 

2

Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the volume level

 

normally used for listening.

 

3

Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the

 

speaker level for each speaker.

 

Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers. C, RS, LS: `6 dB to i6 dB

To adjust speaker level during play

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II or Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, and Surround Music is off.)

1

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}

effects

Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

 

 

L #C #R #RS #LS #SW

sound

 

channel.

 

 

SW: Subwoofer

 

 

 

You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer

Using

 

“S” appears on the display when “MOVIE”, “SPORT” or

 

“SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable

 

when “ÎPLII” is lit.

“MUSIC” is selected with Sound Field Control (page 28). In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using [3, 4].

S: `6 dB to i6 dB

2Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: `6 dB to i6 dB

(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while “L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 1].

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Contents Example Region numberFollowing Applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada Following Applies only in the U.S.AUsing on-screen menus Playing data discs using navigation menusChanging the player settings Using the radioAssembling the front speakers Secure the speaker cable to the base Adjust the speaker heightPreventing the speakers from falling Assembling Attaching to WallFitting speaker stands not included Main unit ≥Use only supplied speakersCenter speaker SubwooferSpeaker cable sticker Other video connections for improved picture quality Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connectionVideo connections Component Video OUTUse Preparing the remote controlAC cord connections RadioGuide Quick Setup screen ass sts you to make necessary settingsSetup screen Make the settings To clean discs Disc caution MaintenanceDisc handling precautions Discs that can be playedProduct Service Product ServiceGlossary Product informationBasic play Using the main unitPress to skip Press and hold to Disc SelectorPause PlayEnter Direct Navigator MENU, Play ListDetails Convenient functionsBasics Program and Random play Press Play Mode while stoppedProgram play up to 32 items Random playUsing the submenu Playing data discs using navigation menusSearching by a content or group title Selecting a track using CD textPlaying scenes one by one Playing data discs using navigation menusPlaying HighMATTM discs Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW DVD-VR discsMain menu Using on-screen menusUsing on-screen menus Play Menu Other SettingsPicture Menu Other Menu Picture Menu Cont nued Display MenuAudio Menu Settings Changing the player settingsDisc tab Changing the playerAudio tab Video tabHdmi tab Display tabLanguage code list Changing the delay time of the speakersIf noise is excessive Using the radioPresetting the channel FM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna Using an outdoor antenna optionalAM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Using the radioUsing sound effects Adjusting the amount of bass To adjust speaker level during playAdjusting the volume of each Enhancing the bass soundOperating the television Changing the remote control codeOperating o ther equipment Setting the sleep timer Using headphonesUsing the Music Port Muting the soundPower Troubleshooting guideWithout the on-screen display. Cancel the function Unresponsive or inoperable functionSound abnormal or improper Troubleshooting guideProgressive video Listening to the radioIt displays ErrorTelevision displays NoplaySpecifications SpecificationsUser memo Npcparts@us.panasonic.com Limited Warranty only for U.S.ALimited Warranty only for U.S.A Limited Warranty only for Canada Limited Warranty only for Canada2006Listening532PM caution Americas AccessoriesPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H

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