User manual PANASONIC SC-HTB520

[. . . ] Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTB520 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 volume or the subwoofer level of this unit is not displayed. The volume may be displayed on the TV if this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV capable of displaying this unit's volume setting. ( 22) Audio format indicator To display the current audio format, Press the button for the current audio source ([TV] or [BD/DVD]). The current audio format is indicated for 4 sec. A Lights when Dolby Digital is the audio format B Lights when DTS is the audio format C Lights when PCM or LPCM is the audio format The audio format status is also indicated for 4 sec if the audio format on the selected source (TV, Blu-ray Disc/ DVD Player, etc. ) is changed. If this unit does not operate as expected, return the settings to the factory preset. ( 23) 20 3D sound This unit provides a feeling that the sound and the image are as one. E. g. , Image of 3D sound 3D Surround Even though there are no surround speakers, a surround effect is obtained by the use of Dolby Virtual Speaker. Adding to this effect, Panasonic has applied it's 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. Clear-mode Dialog 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. 1 A clear dialog 2 The sound and the image are as one 3 The feeling of being surrounded by the sound field Playback modes With this setting it is possible to choose between listening to the audio in 2 ch mode or with a surround effect. The surround effect can be added to 2 ch audio source as well as multi-channel sources. Playback mode Surround output mode Auto output mode §2 2 ch output mode §1 Audio source 2 ch/Multi-channel 2 ch Multi-channel 2 ch/Multi-channel Surround effect s s §1 A surround effect is added when the audio source is multi-channel audio. §2 The surround output mode indicator also blinks when the audio source is multi-channel during Auto Output Mode. To change the playback mode The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec. TV BD/DVD D DTS PCM 2 While the indicator is blinking, press [MUTE] again to change the setting. The setting changes each time [MUTE] is pressed. A B C It is possible to turn off the 3D sound and only use the Dolby Virtual Speaker effect. 1 Press and hold [TV] for more than 2 sec. The indicator for the current setting blinks for 10 sec. A: 3D sound is "On" B: 3D sound is "Off" 2 While the indicator is blinking press [TV] to change the setting. The setting changes each time [TV] is pressed. The setting will be reset to "On" when this unit is turned off. TV BD/DVD D DTS PCM A B When using the optical digital audio cable, the surround effect and Dolby Virtual Speaker will be automatically cancelled if the audio signal's sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz. 21 Operations 1 Press and hold [MUTE] for more than 2 sec. 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 unit, 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 "HDAVI Control" To make sure that the audio is output from this unit's speakers, select "Home Cinema" using the TV's remote control to turn this unit on. The availability and function of the settings may vary depending on the TV. Refer to the Operating Instructions for the TV for details. Speaker control Preparation 1 Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made. ( 16, 17) 2 Set the "HDAVI Control" operations on the connected equipment (e. g. , TV). [. . . ] ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ. ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE. HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA. TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA. [. . . ]