User manual PANASONIC SA-DX950

[. . . ] AV Control Receiver Operating Instructions Model No. SA-DX1050 SA-DX950 SA-DX1050 Note: "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. E EB GN RQT5802-B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to models SADX1050 and SA-DX950, however, are intended primarily for model SA-DX1050. [. . . ] ¡This unit cannot process other digital signal formats, such as PCM signals with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz and 192 kHz and MPEG. L SPEAKERS A R A STEREO mode SOUND MODE STEREO B DSP SOUND MODE Use this mode to play digital or analogue stereo sources or to play surround sources through two speakers. When surround sources are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other speaker channels are played through the front speakers. B SURROUND mode Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source (Dolby Digital or DTS) or an analogue source that is recorded with Dolby Surround (VCR, for example). L LS SPEAKERS A DIGITAL C R LFE RS C Changing the recognition mode SOUND MODE SURROUND C DIGITAL INPUT In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on discs. With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a track to be cut off. With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. This mode does not need to be changed under normal circumstances. Change it only if the unit appears to be having trouble recognizing the software you are playing. While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged: FIXED PCM Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT]. The current mode is displayed. Each time you press the button: AUTO / PCM FIX / DTS FIX When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. The selected mode is stored even if the unit is turned off. FIXED 16 RQT5802 DSP sound modes A SFC MODE DSP SOUND MODE A SFC modes Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with PCM or analogue stereo sources. The SFC modes cannot be used if the input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS. HALL Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall. CLUB Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club. SFC MODE DSP SOUND MODE LIVE Brings you up close for "live" stage performance and smoother vocals. THEATER Recreates natural sound ambience and direction. SIM SURR (Simulated Surround) Heightens the sensation of expanded space with stereo sources, and augments monaural sources. SOUND MODE SFC SPEAKERS A B Adjusting the sound field You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers and the delay time of the surround speakers. These adjustments can be made for each SFC mode. 1 Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel. Each time you press the button: C / RS / LS / SW Speakers set as "NONE" or "NO" are skipped. 2 Press [­] or [+] to adjust the level. B TV VCR DVD MD TUNER/BAND TAPE CD DIRECT TUNING/ DISC C, RS, and LS: ­10 dB to +10 dB SW: --- (off) , MIN , 1 ­ 19 , MAX / / / 1 2 3 To adjust the delay time 4 5 6 10/-/-0 7 8 9 1 Press [DELAY]. 2 Press [­] or [+] to change the delay time. Delay time can be set at 10-millisecond (ms) intervals between 10 and 100 ms. The factory setting is 50 ms for each mode. TOP MENU MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN / / 1 1 DELAY LEVEL ­ SFC + TEST 22 SUBWOOFER SOUND MODE TV/AV ­ TV VOL+ ­ VOLUME MUTING + 17 RQT5802 Operations To adjust the speaker level Enjoying the sounds 1 2 4- 4- 6 2 1 3 1 2 3 Press [8]. Press [SPEAKERS A]. "SURROUND" and "SFC" do not work if you select "B". Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the input source. (SA-DX1050) The indicator corresponding to the selected source lights. DIGITAL INPUT To switch between analogue and digital input (CD, DVD, and TV) Press [DIGITAL INPUT]. Each time you press the button: ANALOG , DIGITAL / The indicator lights when you select "DIGITAL". Once you have set the mode for a source, that mode is engaged whenever you select that source. 1 4 Select the DSP sound mode. 1 Press [DSP SOUND MODE]. The indicator corresponding to the mode lights. Select the mode appropriate to the source (\ pages 16­17). [. . . ] ¡Change the DIGITAL input setting to suit the type of connection you have made. ¡Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit. ¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include shorting of the positive and negative speaker wires, using speakers with an impedance lower than rated for this unit, straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power, and using the unit in a hot environment. [. . . ]