Panasonic SC-HT40 Basic operations, Adding surround effects to stereo sources, Switch on

Basic operations

POWER	MENU	TUNE		SURROUND	INPUT SELECTOR	VOLUME
	SETUP		ENTER	MUSIC

RETURN

MUSIC PORT

TOP MENU	TUNER
	DIRECT TUNING
	ENTER
SUB MENU/	RETURN
PLAY LIST

-EFFECT			-LEVEL
C.FOCUS			TEST
OFF	%PL	MUSIC	MOVIE
		SFC

1POWER

Switch on.

2INPUT SELECTOR

Select input.

TUNER FMTUNER AMTV

REAR MUSIC PORT1

FRONT MUSIC PORT DVR/DVD-P

3

Start play of the source.

The unit sets the sound mode to suit the input signal.

4

VOLUME

Adjust the volume.

MUSIC MOVIE

SFC

%PL

OFF

1Select "REAR MUSIC PORT" to play sound from portable audio equipment connected directly to the wireless system. (➡ page 5)

Adding surround effects to stereo sources

Using Dolby Pro LogicΙΙ

Dolby Pro LogicΙΙ processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source.

Press %PL to select a mode from the table at right.

• To cancel, press [OFF].

You can make fine surround settings when in the MUSIC or PANORAMA mode. (➡ page 16)

%PL

MOVIE

Use this mode when playing movie software recorded in Dolby Surround.

MUSIC

Adds surround effects to stereo sources.

PANORAMA

Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music.

Using the Sound Field Control (SFC)

Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with PCM or analog stereo sources.

operations		•	To cancel, press [OFF].
				MUSIC MOVIE
		Press			SFC	to select a mode from the
		tables at right.
Basic		You can adjust SFC effects. (➡ page 17)
		Note
		•	Dolby Pro LogicΙΙ and SFC modes remain in
			effect until you turn the mode off.
		•	When input is PCM with sampling frequencies
			of 96 or 88.2 kHz, you cannot add surround
			effects with Dolby Pro LogicΙΙ or SFC.
	RQTV0105	• When input is Dolby Digital or DTS, you cannot
			Pro LogicΙΙ and SFC do not work.
			use SFC.
		•	When input is "REAR MUSIC PORT", Dolby

10

LIVE

Brings you up close for "live" stage performance and smoother vocals.

POP/ROCK

For pop, rock, and other music that has a punch to it.

VOCAL

MUSIC For adding gloss to vocals.

JAZZ

Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.

DANCE

For dance music and other sounds with a strong beat.

PARTY

This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.

DRAMA

For dramas and other material where dialog is important.

ACTION

For action movies and other material where impact is important.

MOVIE	SPORTS
	To make you feel like you were in the stadium.

MUSICAL

For musicals and other material where music is important.

GAME

Enjoy gaming with more impact.

MONO

For monaural sound.