Panasonic SC-HT17 Other functions, A/D attenuator, Dynamic range compression, Dimmer, Sleep timer

Other functions

INPUT SELECTOR 2 TUNE 2

INPUT SELECTOR 2 TUNE 2 MENU

TOP MENU

MENU			ENTER
	INPUT MODE	PLAY LIST			RETURN
		SUB MENU/
		TV VOL			TV VOL
		DVD REC		TV
		REC	REC MODE	TV/AV	MUTING
		INPUT MODE		- H.BASS/	-LEVEL/
			SUBWOOFER -C.FOCUS		-TEST
		TONE/	EFFECT	/L	/R
		BALANCE
	VOLUME	OFF	%PL	SFC
				MUSIC	AV/MOVIE

%DIGITAL %PL

H. BASS	DOWN	UP
		PHONES

A/D attenuator

Turn the A/D attenuator on if “OVERFLOW” lights frequently when using 2-channel analogue input.

Main unit

1.Press [TUNE 2and 1] at the same time to enter the setup mode.

2.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “A/D ATT”.

3.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “ON” or “OFF”.

4.Press [TUNE 2 and 1] at the same time to exit the setup mode.

Dynamic range compression

Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital at low volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field.

Main unit

1.Press [TUNE 2and 1] at the same time to enter the setup mode.

2.Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “DR COMP”.

3.Press [TUNE 2or 1] to select “OFF”, “STANDARD” or “MAX”.

4.Press [TUNE 2 and 1] at the same time to exit the setup mode.

OFF:

The software is played with the original dynamic range (factory setting).

STANDARD:

The level recommended by the producer of the software for household viewing.

MAX:

The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night viewing).

Dimmer

Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “DIMMER”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “OFF” or “ON”.

3.Press [MENU].

Sleep timer

The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time. It does not control any other components.

Main unit

1.Press [MENU] to select “SLEEP”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select the desired time.

The display changes as follows:

OFF v SLEEP 30 v SLEEP 60 v SLEEP 90 v SLEEP 120 (minutes)

3.Press [MENU].

The display dims even when the dimmer is “OFF”.

To check the setting

1.Press [MENU] to select “SLEEP”.

2.Press [TUNE 2 or 1] once. The time remaining appears.

3.Press [MENU].

To change a setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

PCM/DTS fix mode

In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs.

•With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs.

•With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage

the DTS FIX mode if this occurs.
While the input source is selected:	Operations
The current mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode.
Remote control
1. Press [INPUT MODE] to select “DIGITAL”
2. Press and hold [INPUT MODE] for four seconds.
Each time you press the button:
AUTO → PCM FIX → DTS FIX
When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals.
This may cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs.
The mode returns to AUTO when you switch the unit to standby.
For your reference
If you are playing a DTS CD that contains both DTS and PCM,
but it isn’t playing properly, then do the following after step 1
above:
On the Main unit
1. Press [MENU] to select “DTS-PCM”.
2. Press [TUNE 2 or 1] to select “ON”.
3. Press [MENU].	RQT7953
If this causes noise to occur, return the setting to “OFF”. (This
setting is effective for each digital source.)

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