User manual PANASONIC SC-HTB550

[. . . ] For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. EG EB GN RQT9666-1B Safety precautions Table of contents WARNING Unit To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, jDo not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing. JDo not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on this unit. CAUTION Unit Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. [. . . ] While the indicator is blinking, press [MUTE] again to change the setting. Dolby Virtual Speaker 3D surround effect Clear-mode dialog 3D sound With this effect you can enjoy a surround sound effect similar to 5. 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 are 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. audio output mode Multi-channel mode Dolby Virtual Speaker and 3D surround effect The effects are applied to all audio sources. Auto mode (Direct mode)§1 (Factory preset) 2 2ch mode §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. Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effects can be turned off and on by changing the audio output mode settings. When using the optical digital audio cable, Dolby Virtual Speaker and the 3D surround effect will be temporarily cancelled if the audio signal's sampling frequency is greater than 48 kHz. 24 RQT9666 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 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. Speaker control You can select whether audio output is from this system or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. ( 19, 20) Set the "HDAVI Control" operations on the connected equipment (e. For the optimal "HDAVI Control" operations change the following settings on the connected TV§1. Turn on all "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and select the TV's input for this system so that the "HDAVI Control" function works properly. If a device is connected to the HDMI IN terminal, start play to check that the picture is displayed on the TV correctly. When this system is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this system in the VIERA Link menu will automatically turn this system on and select TV as the source. [. . . ] The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. The range can decrease depending on the environment, obstacles or interference. Interference from other devices When other devices use the same frequency as this system, this system may operate incorrectly or the sound may be distorted. [. . . ]