Panasonic U500D Speaker Configuration, Sound Effects, Microphone Effects, Default Format

Operating Basics

nMicrophone is the default input device. It should be selected when using the computer’s internal microphone or an external microphone connected the Microphone to record sound.

Information

Click the Information button to view hardware information, software information, and language setting.

Speaker Configuration

Click the playback button to confirm the internal speakers or the headphone sound is coming from the right direction.

Sound Effects

This section explains how to select various sound effects.

nEnvironment - simulates reverberations of sound for familiar environments around us. You can select an existing preset in the menu.

nEqualizer- raises or lowers a frequency of sound to simulate a popular genre of music. You can select an existing preset in the menu.

nKaraoke - Cancels the specific frequency of sound and results in the Vocal Cancellation. Clicking the Karaoke icon, lowers the vocal sound within music. Using the arrow buttons will adjust the musical key of the sound.

Microphone Effects

Microphone Effects are only found within the Microphone window.

nNoise Suppression reduces background noise and fan noise.

nAccoustic Echo Cancellation reduces feedback and feedback echo.

Default Format

You can change the sample rate and bit depth of sound.

Dolby Sound Room®

Dolby Sound Room provides stunning personal surround sound from any pair of speakers or headphones. Ideal when using surround sound speakers is not practical. Dolby Sound Room enables an enveloping entertainment experience.

Dolby Sound Room technologies

nDolby Headphone - Personal surround sound using any set of headphones so that listeners feel like the action is happening all around them.

nSound Space Expander - Widens the sound experience to “wrap” around the listener.

nNatural Bass - Extends the bass response of any speakers by up to an octave.

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