Enjoying surround sound effects

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers

≥The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources.

≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.

Press [SURROUND].

Each time you press the button:

For “5.1ch layout”§ mode

STANDARD:

Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. Speaker output varies depending on the source.

MULTI-CH:

You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as the surround speakers even when playing a 2-channel sound or non-surround sound.

MANUAL: (B below)

While “MANUAL” is displayed, press [2, 1] to select other surround modes.

Each time you press [2, 1]:

DOLBY PLII MOVIE

Suitable for movie software, or softwares recorded in Dolby Surround. (except [DivX])

DOLBY PLII MUSIC

Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources. (except [DivX])

S.SRD

You can enjoy sound from all speakers with stereo sources. (Surround output will be in mono.)

STEREO

Sound will only be output to the front speakers and the subwoofer from any source.

Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo sources from all speakers:

≥DOLBY PLII MOVIE ≥DOLBY PLII MUSIC ≥S.SRD

“SRD” lights in the main unit’s display when there is output from the surround speakers.

For “2.1ch layout”§ mode

STANDARD:

Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. Speaker output varies depending on the source.

STEREO:

You can play any source in stereo. Surround sound effect is unavailable.

A.SRD:

You can enjoy surround effect with any audio source.

When the signal is DTS or Dolby Digital, “/DTS” or “/DOLBY DIGITAL” will also be displayed respectively.

§Selected mode in “Speakers position” (B 8, EASY SETUP settings).

Selecting sound mode

1 Press [SOUND] to select a sound mode.

Each time you press the button:

EQ: Equaliser

SUBW LVL: Subwoofer Level

C.FOCUS: Center Focus (Only when “5.1ch layout” mode is selected in “Speakers position” (B 8, EASY SETUP settings).)

2 While the selected mode is displayed, press [2, 1] to make the settings.

Refer to the following for setting details of each sound effect.

	Equaliser
	You can select sound quality settings.
RQTX1168	Each time you press [2, 1]:
RQTX1168	SOFT:	For background music.
	HEAVY:	Adds punch to rock.
	CLEAR:	Clarifies higher sounds.
	FLAT:	Cancel (no effect is added).

Subwoofer level

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.

SUB W 1 ,# SUB W 2 ,# SUB W 3 ,# SUB W 4

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≥The setting you make is retained and recalled every time you play the same type of source.

Center Focus

(Effective when playing audio containing center channel sound or when DOLBY PLII (B left) is selected.)

You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the TV.

C.FOCUS ON,------.C.FOCUS OFF

Whisper-mode Surround

Except [DivX]

You can enhance the surround effect for low volume 5.1-channel sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.)

Press [W.SRD].

Each time you press the button:

WHISPER-MODE SRD ON,--.WHISPER-MODE SRD OFF

Adjusting the speaker output level manually

(Only when “5.1ch layout” mode is selected in “Speakers position” (B 8, EASY SETUP settings).)

Preparation

≥To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input mode.

≥Press [r, VOL, s] to adjust the volume to normal listening level.

≥Select “TEST TONE” from “SPEAKER SETTINGS” in AUDIO menu (B 15).

1 Press [OK] to enter test tone mode.

e.g. AUDIO-SPEAKER SETTINGS-TEST TONE

SPEAKER	TRIM LEVEL
LEFT		− −
CENTER		0dB
RIGHT		− −
SURROUND RIGHT		0dB
SURROUND LEFT		0dB

Test tone will be output to each channel in the following order.

LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT

2 Press [OK] then [3, 4] to adjust the speaker level for each speaker. (CENTER, SURROUND RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT)

`6 dB to i6 dB (Factory preset: 0 dB)

≥To exit the screen, press [SETUP].

To adjust speaker level during play

(Effective only when “5.1ch layout” mode is selected in “Speakers position” (B 8, EASY SETUP settings) and playing 5.1-channel sound.)

1Press and hold [–CH SELECT] to select the speaker. While the speaker channel is displayed, press [–CH SELECT].

L # C # R # RS # LS # SW

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≥You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel.

≥“S” appears on the main unit’s display when you have selected “S.SRD” (B left, Enjoying surround sound effects). 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.) (B below)

Adjusting the balance of the front speakers

1 Press and hold [–CH SELECT] to select “L” or “R”. 2 While “L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 1].

Panasonic SC-PT22 Enjoying surround sound effects, Selecting sound mode, Whisper-mode Surround

Models: SC-PT22

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers