Panasonic SC-HTB15 owner manual 3D sound, Audio output modes, To change the audio output mode

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3D sound

This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources as a factory preset.

e.g., Image of 3D sound field

 

3D sound

Dolby Virtual

With this effect you can enjoy a

surround sound effect similar to

Speaker

5.1ch.

 

 

Adding to the Dolby Virtual

 

Speaker effect, Panasonic has

 

applied its own sound field

3D surround

controlling technology to expand

the sound field forwards,

effect

backwards, upwards and

 

 

downwards providing a sound with

 

depth and force that better

 

matches 3D images.

 

Sports commentary and dialogs

 

from TV dramas are heard as if the

 

sound is coming from the TV,

 

giving the feeling that the sound

Clear-mode

and the image is as one.

dialog

Also, the dialog will stand out from

 

the other sounds during normal

 

volume playback and when the

 

volume is lowered for night time

 

viewing.

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings.

Audio output modes

As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources, such as those from a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player, etc.

By changing the audio output setting, it is possible to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Virtual Speaker

 

Audio output mode

and 3D surround

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

effect

 

Multi-channel mode

The effects are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied to all audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto mode (Direct mode)§1

The effects are

 

(Factory preset)

applied to Multi-

 

 

 

 

 

2

channel audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The effects are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied to 2 channel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

audio sources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2ch mode

The effects are not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applied to any audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

§1 Depending on the audio source, Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted.

§2 This indicator will also light when the audio source is Multi- channel audio.

To change the audio output mode

Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 2 sec.

≥The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec.

While the indicator is blinking,

press [MUTE] again to change the setting.

≥The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed.

When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be automatically canceled if the audio signal’s sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz.

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Contents Home Theater Audio System Unit Button-type battery Lithium batteryPlacement FCC Note Following Applies only in the U.S.ATable of Contents Unit care AccessoriesClean the system with a soft, dry cloth Active subwoofer Standby/on switch Power Í/IControl reference guide To replace a button-type battery Remote controlPlace the speakers using Stands Speaker feet Base stands Selecting the placement methodSpeaker system When placing the speakers on a wallWhen placing the speakers in front of the TV When carrying the active subwooferUse screws a to secure the speakers to the speaker joint When placing the speakers on a wallAssembling the speakers Place the speakers horizontallyDo not Connect the speaker cablesDrive a screw not supplied into the wall Fit the speaker securely onto the screws with the holes∏ 1 Speaker L ∏ 1 Speaker R Place the speakers verticallyFit the speakers securely onto the screws with the holes Speaker joint Stands Screws a Large When placing the speakers on a tablePlace the speakers using the stands Speaker foot a supplied Speaker foot B supplied Place the speakers using the speaker feetSpeaker L Speaker R Speaker cables RED Speaker joint Screws a Speaker feet LargeBases Screws B Small Place the speakers using the base standsInsert the speaker cable through the base Attach the speaker to the baseCord not supplied Wall Screw eye not supplied When placing the speakers on a wallHorizontal placement Vertical placement Speaker fall prevention measuresHorizontal placement Vertical placement   When placing the speakers on a tableVerify if the TV’s Hdmi terminal is labeled Hdmi ARC ConnectionsBasic connection Labeled Hdmi ARCOptical digital audio cable not supplied Not labeled Hdmi ARCActive subwoofer Blu-ray Disc Player Connection with Hdmi compatible devicesPreparation Hdmi standby pass-throughRED AC power supply cord connectionSpeaker cable connection Connect to the terminals of the same color  Press Mute Using this unitPress i VOL j to adjust the volume of the speakers Audio format indicatorPress and hold Mute for more than 2 sec To change the audio output mode3D sound Audio output modesViera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM What is Viera Link Hdavi Control?Linked operations with the TV Advanced operations Sound TroubleshootingGeneral operation Dual audio cannot be changed from main to secondary Indicator illuminationVolume is lowered when this system is turned on Hdmi SpecificationsParts Labor Limited WarrantyCarry-In or Mail-In Service Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsFor hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY As of December For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYProduct Operation Assistance Warranty ServicePanasonic Canada Inc Limitations and ExclusionsCorporation of North America
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