Using Advanced Sound Options

Sound Mode Adjustments (Remote Control Only)

Note: If you do not use a center speaker, the monaural signals are only repro- duced if you select PHANTOM.

Center Mode Setting

The center mode setting affects the center channel’s bass signals. It operates only when you select the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby 3CH Logic mode. On the remote control, press SURROUND then CENTER MODE. Each time you press CENTER MODE, the setting changes: NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM, or

3chLOGIC.

NORMAL — For a small center speaker. The front left and right speakers play the center-channel bass sounds.

WIDE — For a medium or large center speaker. The center speaker plays the center-channel bass sounds.

PHANTOM — For no center speaker. All center-channel sound comes from the front left and right speakers.

3chLOGIC — For no rear speakers. The rear channel’s sound is sent to the front left and right speakers.

Test Tone

The test tone lets you balance the signal levels between all your speakers. To adjust the levels, see “Center Level” and “Rear Level.”

To turn on the test tone, select one of the surround sound modes (PRO LOGIC, THEATER 1, THEATER 2, or 3chLOGIC) then press SURROUND. Then press TEST TONE. The receiver sounds a 2-second tone from the front left, center, front right, and surround (rear) speakers, in sequence. Lch, Cch, Rch, and Sch appear as the test tone sounds.

The center test tone sounds and Cch appears only when you select Normal, Wide, or 3CH Logic.

If you select 3CH Logic, the receiver sounds the 2-second tone from the left, center, and right speakers, in sequence.

Press TEST TONE again to turn off this feature.

Note: Use the VOLUME control to adjust the overall sound level.

Center Level

Press – CENTER LEVEL + to adjust the center speaker sound level.

Rear Level

Press – REAR LEVEL + to adjust the rear speakers’ sound level.

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Panasonic STAV-3770 owner manual Using Advanced Sound Options, Sound Mode Adjustments Remote Control Only

STAV-3770 specifications

The Panasonic STAV-3770 is a versatile and powerful audio receiver designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. Engineered with a range of cutting-edge features, this model offers both high-quality sound reproduction and user-friendly functionality, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

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