User manual PANASONIC SC-HTB15

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB15 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. [. . . ] The indicators will not blink when it has reached the maximum or minimum. If the system does not operate as expected such as sound defects, return the settings to the factory preset and operate the system again. ( 26) Audio format indicator To mute the sound Press [MUTE]. The audio format indicators blink simultaneously while muting. To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume. Muting is cancelled if this system is turned off. If there is sound coming out of the TV's speakers, reduce the volume of the TV to its minimum. The maximum volume of the TV and this system may be different. If this system is turned off with the volume setting in the greater half (above 50), this system will automatically lower the volume to the middle (50) when the system is turned on. (Refer to page 25 to turn this function off. ) The volume may be displayed on the TV if the active subwoofer is connected to a Panasonic TV capable of displaying this system's volume setting. 22 VQT3R83 3D sound This system provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. The 3D sound effect will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources as a factory preset. e. g. , Image of 3D sound field Audio output modes As a factory preset, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects will be applied to Multi-channel audio sources, such as those from a Blu-ray Disc player or DVD player, etc. By changing the audio output setting, it is possible to apply the Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effects to 2ch audio sources, such as the audio from the TV. Audio output mode Multi-channel mode Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect The effects are applied to all audio sources. The effects are applied to Multichannel audio sources. The effects are not applied to 2 channel audio sources. The effects are not applied to any audio source. 3D sound Dolby Virtual Speaker With this effect you can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 5. 1ch. Adding to the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect, Panasonic has applied its own sound field controlling technology to expand the sound field forwards, backwards, upwards and downwards providing a sound with depth and force that better matches 3D images. Sports commentary and dialogs from TV dramas are heard as if the sound is coming from the TV, giving the feeling that the sound and the image is as one. Also, the dialog will stand out from the other sounds during normal volume playback and when the volume is lowered for night time viewing. Auto mode (Direct mode)§1 (Factory preset) 2 3D surround effect 2ch mode Clear-mode dialog §1 Depending on the audio source, Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect settings are automatically adjusted. §2 This indicator will also light when the audio source is Multichannel audio. To change the audio output mode Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 2 sec. The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec. Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings. While the indicator is blinking, press [MUTE] again to change the setting. The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed. When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be automatically cancelled if the audio signal's sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz. 23 VQT3R83 Operations Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link "HDAVI ControlTM") What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"? VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under "HDAVI Control". You can use this function by connecting the equipment with an HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. What you can do with VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" To make sure that the audio is output from this system, select home cinema speaker from the speaker menu of VIERA Link menu using the TV's remote control to turn this system on. The availability and function of the settings may vary depending on the TV. Refer to the operating instructions for the TV for details. Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made. [. . . ] If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Cd Licenses Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. [. . . ]