Panasonic SC-ZT2 warranty Enjoying sound field effects

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Enjoying sound field effects

Sound field effects differ depending on input sources. Select the mode you prefer after listening to the actual sound.

Dolby Virtual Speaker

You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening to

5.1channel sources. (Dolby Pro Logic also works for stereo signals of video, CD, etc.)

„Using Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

 

The mode switches each time you

 

 

Press

 

press the button. (below)

 

 

 

REFERENCE

Standard sound effect.

(Standard mode)

 

 

 

 

WIDE (Wide mode)

Broadens the effect to the left and right.

 

 

 

 

SFC (Sound Field Control)

You can enjoy more dynamic and broader surround effects when using SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS and stereo signals (video, CD, etc.).

„Using SFC (Sound Field Control)

You can enjoy by adding your favorite surround effect to the Dolby Virtual Speaker (above) effect.

Press

The mode switches each time you

 

press the button. (below)

To cancel SFC mode

Press

 

MUSIC

 

 

LIVE

Sound reflection and spread as if

 

you were in a large concert hall.

 

 

POP/ROCK

Best suited for pop and rock music.

 

 

VOCAL

Enhance vocals.

 

 

JAZZ

Sound reflections as if you were in a

 

small Jazz club.

 

 

DANCE

Sound spread echoing in a large

 

space such as a dance hall.

 

 

 

MOVIE

 

 

NEWS

Best suited for dialogs in news and

 

drama movies.

 

 

ACTION

Best suited for action movies with

 

impact.

 

 

STADIUM

Enjoy the feeling of being at a live

 

sporting event.

 

 

MUSICAL

Enjoy the feeling of being at a live

 

musical performance.

 

 

GAME

Enjoy games with greater audio

 

impact.

 

 

MONO

Enjoy older monaural audio movies.

 

 

Canceling sound field effects

Press

The surround effects disappear for 2-channel sources such as CD and TV.

When the input signals are multi-channel LPCM or surround digital signals such as Dolby Digital or DTS, those signals are converged and are output from the left and right front speakers. When you use surround speakers, the surround playback (below) is achieved.

The condition before the sound field effect is canceled is restored when you turn the unit off/on, switch input sources or plug/unplug the headphones.

When connecting the surround speakers

Surround playback

Multi-channel signals are distributed to the left and right front speakers, and the left and right surround speakers to output.

SFC (Sound Field Control) (left)

„Using SFC (Sound Field Control)

Press

The mode switches each time you

 

press the button. (left)

To cancel SFC mode

Press [–SETUP, OFF]. (above)

Dolby Pro Logic

You can enjoy 2-channel sources such as CD with the surround effect.

„Using Dolby Pro Logic

Press

To cancel sound field effects

Press [–SETUP, OFF]. (above)

Note

See page 5 about how to display the surround digital signal/ sound field.

If the input signal is 2-channel, Dolby Virtual Speaker also

works in conjunction by pressing [ PL ]. (Only when not connecting the surround speakers)

You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic and SFC when the source contains PCM signals with sampling frequencies of over 48 kHz. They are automatically canceled if those signals are input. To use the effect when playing back

other sources, press [ VIRTUAL SPEAKER], [ PL ] or [SFC MUSIC, MOVIE] again to select.

You can also press [GAME] on the remote control to select “GAME ” mode (left) of SFC. (page 20)

When using the surround speakers, Dolby Pro Logic cannot be used for surround signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS, and multi-channel LPCM signals.

When playing back 7.1-channel LPCM signals, you can enjoy wider sound field effects as if another speaker is added.

You can make the setting without using this effect. (page 22)

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Contents Main unit control box part Warranty can be found onSpeakers If you have any questions contactImportant Safety Instructions Table of contents Installing the speakers Setting up your Home Theater systemSetting the speakers Enjoying movies and musicControl guide Supplied accessoriesMain unit Control box Front viewControl guide Base woofer part For switching the speaker ID switch ON/OFFSpeaker with built-in amplifier Rear viewRemote control Remote control preparationUsing the remote control Inserting the batteriesWireless functions Installation„ Equipment certification „ Restrictions for use„ Enjoying only with TV speaker Basic connections„ Hdmi cable notes Home Theater connections Connecting STB etcSetting for automatically switching the input source to STB Video cable Digital audio out opticalAudio cable DVD player VCR, etcOther connections AC power supply connectionTo connect a second set of equipment that supports Hdmi To connect audio equipment CD player, etcSetting the speakers Speaker settingTurn the main unit on Turn 2 speakers onChecking the speaker setting Speaker settingInstalling surround speakers Press Test on the remote control to stop the test signalSetting surround speakers Enjoying movies and music Aim the remote control towardTurn Main unit of this systemEnjoying sound field effects What you can do with Viera Link Hdavi Control Using the Viera Link Hdavi ControlYou can select Speaker Selection Home Cinema or TV This system supports Hdavi Control 4 functionHdmi input Out optical Main unitViera Link Hdavi Control Compatible Equipment Make sure to connect toUsing WHISPER-MODE Surround Functions and settingsUsing Game Adjusting the bass woofer part outputAdjusting the volume balance of front speakers Adjusting sound qualitySetting distances Functions and settingsSetting 7.1-channel virtual surround Press er to select the distance and press OKSwitching between dual sounds Viera Link Hdavi Control settingClear audio at low volume Switching the attenuatorReset factory settings Switching the input signal detection setting„ Repeat steps 3 and 4 to change setting Input TV, DVD, AUX1, AUX2Using with headphones Error messagesSpecifications Display Check point/Cause/Countermeasure PagesTroubleshooting guide Maintenance Digital signals that can be played on this systemGlossary Product information If you see this symbolUser memo Dolby LaboratoriesPanasonic Home Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty only for U.S.A. and Puerto RicoLimited Warranty only for Canada FCC Note Safety precautionsCorporation of North America Panasonic Corporation
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SC-ZT2 specifications

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