Panasonic SC-HT440 manual To adjust speaker level during play, Using sound effects

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Adjusting the volume of each 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 and hold [—TEST] to output a test signal.

 

To stop the test signal, press and hold [—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.]

1Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. L #C #R #RS #LS #SW

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SW: Subwoofer

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

“SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when “ÎPLII” is lit.

“S” appears on the display when “MOVIE”, “SPORT” or “MUSIC” is selected with Sound Field Control (page 26).

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.ATable of Contents Positioning the speakers Attaching to a wall Fitting speaker stands not included Illustration shows the model for U.S.A. and Canada Speaker connectionsOther video connections for improved picture quality Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connectionConnections AudioRadio Preparing the remote controlUse AC cord connectionsGuide Maintenance Discs that can be playedDisc caution Product information Product ServiceProduct Service GlossaryPress to skip Press and hold to Using the main unitBasic play Basic playPlay CancelChecking the disc type in each tray Convenient functionsDisplaying current playback Condition Playing CDs sequentiallyRandom play Press Play Mode while stoppedProgram and Random play Program play up to 32 itemsSelecting a track using CD text Playing data discs using navigation menusUsing the submenu Searching by a content or group titlePlaying HighMATTM discs Using on-screen menus Main menuOn-screen Play Menu Other SettingsUsing on-screen menus Picture MenuAudio Menu Display MenuOther Menu Changing Changing the player settingsPlayer settings Disc tabDisplay tab Changing the player settingsVideo tab Audio tabLanguage code list Changing the delay time of the speakersUsing the radio Presetting the channelIf noise is excessive Using the radio Using an outdoor antenna optionalFM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wireEnhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic Using sound effectsAdjusting the amount of bass Subwoofer level Changing the sound quality Sound Field ControlPress VOLUME, r or s to set the volume level To adjust speaker level during playUsing sound effects Press and hold -TEST to output a test signalOperating other equipment Operating the televisionOperating other equipment Using the Music Port Using other useful functionsUsing headphones Setting the sleep timerTroubleshooting Troubleshooting guideTelevision displays Progressive videoListening to the radio Unit displaysSpecifications Limited Warranty only for U.S.A Limited Warranty only for U.S.ANpcparts@us.panasonic.com Limited Warranty only for Canada Limited Warranty only for CanadaSC-HT440 User memoPanasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H AccessoriesAmericas Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc

SC-HT440 specifications

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