Panasonic Sc Zt2 Operating Instructions

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Optical fi ber cable  (not included)Stereo connection cable 
(not included)
•  For the correct type of video cable, refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting.
Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.)
Connection cable
 
 
Connecting the optical fi
 ber cable
Insert the cable so 
its shape fi  ts correctly 
into the terminal. Do not bend!
Make the connection either  A or 
B according to the suitability for your equipment.
  To connect a DVD recorder with built-in VCR
  (When the DVD recorder has DVD output terminal and DVD/VHS output termi\
nal, make the following connections.)
  Make the above connection A for DVD output terminal.
  Make the above connection B for DVD/VHS output terminal.
TV
Digital audio out (optical)
Connect the video 
cable directly 
from the other 
equipment to the 
television.  Use this connection 
so audio from the 
equipment can 
be heard through 
the television’s 
speakers even if 
this system is in 
standby mode.
Main unit
Video 
cableAudio 
cable
DVD player, 
VCR, etc. R     L
Audio out Digital audio 
out (optical) VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
•  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
•  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating 
instructions.
Home Theater connections
Connection
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For power consumption of speaker, see page 14.
Other connections
AC power supply connection
Connection cable
HDMI cable (not included)Stereo connection cable (not included)
✽  See page 9 for connecting this system to TV.
Main unitHDMI
Video/Audio  out Blu-ray Disc player/
DVD recorder, etc.
Main unit
Audio out CD player etc.
L
R
You can connect a commercially available active subwoofer (with built-in amplifi  er) (not included) to the subwoofer output 
terminal ( ➜ page 6) if you want to enjoy deeper bass sounds.
Connection cable
Monaural connection cable (not included)
Home Theater  connections
Main unit
Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables are connected.
This system consumes approx. 0.5 W when the AC power supply cord is connected to the household AC outlet (approx. 
0.2 W in Standby condition (HDMI off mode) (
➜ page 22)).
Household AC outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power supply cord (included)
AC IN 
:*
Side view
Household AC outlet 
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord 
(included)
To save power when the system is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Make sure to turn this system off before unplugging the AC power supply cord.
If you unplug the AC power supply cord without turning this system off, some of the settings may not be saved.
SpeakersHome Theater connections/AC power supply connection
Connection
•  Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
•  To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating 
instructions.
Note
•  The included AC power supply cords are for use with this system only. Do not use them with other equipment.
  Also, do not use the AC power supply cord for other equipment with this system.
To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI
To connect audio equipment (CD player, etc.)
To connect a subwoofer (not included)
Main unit
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1.  Turn the main unit on.
Press• “2CH SEARCH ” appears on the display.
  (This is displayed only at the first-time setting.)
2.  Turn 2 speakers on.
[WIRELESS LINK] 
indicator
Press
WIRELESS LINK
POWER
•  The color of the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator changes from red to  green.
•  When the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator of each speaker lights  green, “2CH SEARCH ” display disappears.
3.  Press and hold [CH] on the remote control for about 3 seconds until “\
2 SPKR SET ” is  displayed on the main unit’s display.
Always aim the 
remote control at 
the main unit for 
operation.
Press and hold 
(about 3 seconds)
“2 SPKR SET ”
4.  Press the remote control button corresponding to the speaker outputting \
the con fi rmation 
sound.
When the sound is 
output from the front 
speaker (left), 
press [GAME]. When the sound is output 
from the front speaker 
(right), press [MUTE].Front speaker 
(left)
Front speaker 
(right)
GAME MUTE
 •  
Sound is output from either of the speakers.
 •   When you press the button corresponding to the confi  rmation sound of a speaker, another speaker outputs the confi  rmation 
sound. Press the corresponding button in the same way and complete settings for the 2 speakers.
 •   When “COMPLETE ” disappears from the main unit’s display, the speaker setting is complete.
Note
•  Check if the speakers are properly set after setting the speakers. (➜ page 14)
•  If the speakers are set incorrectly in step 4, turn the main unit off then on again and perform steps 3 and 4.
•  If the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator does not change from red to green, see page 27 of “Troubleshooting guide”.
Speaker setting
„ Make sure that all equipment has been turned off.
(When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are 
connected, do not turn on the TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.)
„ Connect the AC power supply cords of main unit and 2 speakers to household AC outlets. 
( ➜  page 12)
„  Make sure that the main unit and speakers have been turned off.
„  Prepare the remote control. (
➜ page 7)
Preparations
Make sure to make this setting when using for the fi
 rst time after purchase.
Setting the speakers
Speaker setting
Connection
When installing surround speakers
See “Installing surround speakers” (
➜ page 14) and “Setting 
surround speakers” ( ➜ page 15).
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When the speakers are detected, the Wireless Link display lights up on the main unit’s display.
(Blinks during detecting operation.)
While the wireless speakers operate normally, the Wireless Link display lights, but when radio 
waves are interrupted (When speakers are in Standby condition, etc.), it blinks.DisplayWWireless Link 
display
•  The optional speakers can be purchased at the shop where you bought 
this system.
•  Confirm the color of the front speaker before buying the optional  speakers.When the front speaker is black: SB-ZT2PP-K
When the front speaker is silver: SB-ZT1PP-S
•  Place them slightly at the back right and left of the listening-viewing  position.
•  There is no positional distinction for each speaker before setting.
•  Aim the front face (with Panasonic logo) of each speaker at the listening- viewing position for setting.
Note
Set the distance from each speaker to the listening-viewing position. 
(➜  page 22)
Checking the speaker setting
1.  Turn the main unit on.
2.  Press [TEST] on the remote 
control to output the test 
signal.
3.  Make sure that the display of main unit matches speaker locations.
The test signal is output from one speaker at a time for about 2 seconds in the order shown below.
“TEST L ”  →
 “TEST R ”  →
 “TEST RS ” ✽ →
 “TEST LS ” ✽
    „  Confi  rm the correct setting locations in the following chart.
Display Speaker outputting the test signal
TEST L Front left
TEST R Front right
TEST RS 
✽Surround right (right back)
TEST LS 
✽Surround left (left back)
Note
If the speakers are not properly set, do either of the following.
•  Move the speakers according to the unit’s display.
• Perform steps  3 and 4 of “Setting the speakers” (➜ page 13). When using the surround speakers, perform steps 7 and 8 of 
“Setting surround speakers” (➜ page 15).
4.  Press [TEST] on the remote control to stop the test signal.
  If the speaker is repaired or replaced
Perform the above “Checking the speaker setting” to confi  rm that the speaker properly operates. 
Do the following operations if the sound is not produced normally:
1. Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR] on the main unit about 3 seconds until “2CH SEARCH ” is displayed.
2. Perform steps 2 to 4 of “Setting the speakers” ( ➜ page 13).
Installing surround speakers
You can enjoy more dynamic surround playback with this system by installing Panasonic surround speakers SB-ZT1/SB-ZT2.
Speaker setting
•  When you turn the main unit off with the speakers on, the speakers automatically enter Standby (Wireless Link Standby). The 
color of the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator turns to red.
• 
To reduce more of the power consumption of speakers in Standby, turn the speakers off. The speakers enter Standby (In Standby condition).

  Wireless Link Standby: approx. 0.8 W (per 1 speaker)
  In Standby condition: approx. 0.1 W (per 1 speaker)
✽  Displayed only when using the surround speakers.
Speaker setting
Connection
Press
•  To adjust the speaker volume, press [VOL        +, –].
The surround speakers are not included.
Setup exampleFront speaker 
(right)
Front speaker 
(left)
Connected equipment Main unit
Surround 
speaker 
(left) Surround 
speaker (right)
Approx. 120°
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Setting surround speakers
„ Link the front speakers wirelessly fi  rst and then make the settings for the surround speakers.
Preparations
•  Make sure that all equipment has been turned off.
  (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) are 
connected, do not turn on the TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) until the setting is complete.)
•  Connect AC power supply of main unit and 4 speakers to household main so\
ckets. (➜ page 12)
•  Make sure that the main unit and speakers have been turned off.
•  Prepare the remote control. (➜ page 7)
1.  Turn the main unit on.
2.  Turn on the front speakers.
 •   The color of the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator of the front speaker changes from red to green.
 •  
Do not turn on the surround speakers yet at this point. The color of the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator does not change from red to g\
reen even if the power is turned on.
3. Set “4CH ” at the setting operation of “Changing the number of speakers to\
 4” below.
4.  Turn the main unit off once.
5.  Turn the main unit on again.
 •   “4CH SEARCH ” appears on the display. (This is displayed only at the fi  rst-time setting.)
6.  Turn on the surround speakers.
 •  The color of the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator of the surround speaker changes from red to green.
 •   When the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator of each speaker lights green, “4CH SEARCH ” display disappears.
7.  Press and hold [CH] on the remote control for about 3 seconds until “\
4 SPKR SET ” is 
displayed on the main unit’s display.
 •   Always aim the remote control at the main unit for operation.
8. Press the remote control button corresponding to the speaker outputting \
the con fi rmation sound.
When the sound is output 
from the surround speaker 
(right), press [
 RETURN].
When the sound is 
output from the surround 
speaker (left), press 
[–SETUP, OFF].When the sound is 
output from the front 
speaker (left), 
press [GAME].
When the sound is output 
from the front speaker 
(right), press [MUTE].
Front speaker 
(left)
Front speaker 
(right)
Surround 
speaker (left) Surround 
speaker (right)
GAME MUTE
RETURN
–SETUP, 
OFF
 •   Sound is output from any of the speakers.
 •   When you press the button corresponding to the confi  rmation sound of a speaker, another speaker outputs the confi  rmation 
sound. Press the corresponding button in the same way and complete settings for all 4 speakers.
 •   When “COMPLETE ” disappears from the main unit’s display, the speaker setting is complete.
Note
•  Check if the speakers are properly set after setting the speakers. (➜ page 14)
•  If the speakers are set incorrectly in step 8, turn the main unit off then on again and perform steps 7 and 8.
•  If the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator does not change from red to green, see page 27 of “Troubleshooting guide”.
Speaker setting
Connection
Changing the number of speakers to 4
1.  Press and hold [–SETUP, OFF] for about 2 seconds.
The setting items are displayed. (➜ page 21)
2. Press [
w][
q ] to select “SPEAKERS ” and press [OK].
3. Press [ e][
r ] to select “4CH ” and press [OK].
2CH : When only front speakers are installed (factory setting)
4CH : When surround speakers are additionally installed 
•  When changing the number of speakers to 2, select “2CH ” and press [OK].
4. Press [
e][
r ] to select “YES ” and press [OK].
•  To cancel, select “NO ”.
5. Press [ 
RETURN] several times to select “EXIT ” and press [OK] 
to fi  nish the setting.
Note
When you select “EXIT ” and press [OK] in step 2, the setting mode fi  nishes.
„
  To return to the previous 
display/To cancel during 
setting operation: Press 
[
 RETURN].
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•  Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for \
example) using the TV remote control.
•  Make sure that the speakers are on. (The following are operations when the power is on in Wireless Link Standby.)
Enjoying movies and music
PressINPUT SELECTOR
1Turn on the system.
Press
(The input source switches each time you 
press the button.)
TV  : TV (optical, analog)
BD/DVD : Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (HDMI)AUX 1   : AUX1 terminal (HDMI)
AUX 2   : AUX2 terminal (optical)
AUX 3   : AUX3 terminal (analog)
Operation on the main unit
2
Select the source.
3
Start play on the connected 
equipment.
4To adjust the volume.
Tu r n
Note
•  See page 27 for digital signals that can be played on this system.
•  Depending on the playback signal, you may feel the volume of the bass or\
 surround speakers is not balanced with  the volume of the front speakers. In this case, you can adjust the speak\
er volume during playback. (➜ page 20)
•  Even if you switch input to “TV ”, images (or audio) of the equipment connected to the BD/DVD IN te\
rminal or AUX1 
terminal are output from the TV OUT terminal. When the equipment is conn\
ected to both the BD/DVD IN terminal and 
AUX1 terminal, signals of equipment whose input is lastly selected are o\
utput.
•  When using a DVD recorder with built-in VCR (with the DVD output termin\
al and DVD/VHS output terminal  mounted), select the input as follows in step 2 above.
  To enjoy DVD (when connected to AUX2): select “AUX 2 ”.
  To enjoy video (when connected to AUX3): select “AUX 3 ”.
TV  : TV (optical,analog)
BD/DVD  : Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (HDMI)
AUX 1  : AUX1 terminal (HDMI)
AUX 2  : AUX2 terminal (optical)
AUX 3  : AUX3 terminal (analog)
„  
“AUX 1”, “AUX 2”, and “AUX 3” switch every time you 
press [AUX].
Press this button to turn on the system.
1
2
3
4
„  After playback, reduce the volume level and turn off.
To select the source press one of these 
buttons.
Start play on the connected equipment.
„   You can enjoy a variety of surround effects. (
➜ page 17)
To adjust the volume press these 
buttons.
or
or
Adjustment range: 0 (Min) to 50 (Max)
Aim the remote control toward the 
signal sensor (
➜ page 7) on the 
main unit of this system.
Preparations
Play
Enjoying movies and music
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Canceling sound fi eld effects
Press 
•  The surround effects disappear for 2-channel sources such as  CD and TV.
•  When the input signals are multi-channel LPCM or surround  digital signals such as Dolby Digital or DTS, those signals 
are converged and are output from the left and right front 
speakers. When you use surround speakers, the surround 
playback (
➜ below) is achieved.
•  The condition before the sound field effect is canceled is 
restored when you turn the unit off/on, switch input sources or 
plug/unplug the headphones.
Enjoying sound fi  eld effects
Sound fi eld effects differ depending on input sources. 
Select the mode you prefer after listening to the actual 
sound.
Dolby Virtual  Speaker
You can enjoy surround effects as if you were listening to 
5.1 channel sources. (Dolby Pro Logic 
 also works for 
stereo signals of video, CD, etc.)
„  Using Dolby Virtual Speaker
Press •  The mode switches each time you 
press the button. ( ➜ below)
REFERENCE 
(Standard mode) Standard sound effect.
WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right.
SFC (Sound Field Control)
You can enjoy more dynamic and broader surround 
effects when using SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS and 
stereo signals (video, CD, etc.).
„ Using SFC (Sound Field Control)
You can enjoy by adding your favorite surround effect to 
the Dolby Virtual Speaker (
➜ above) effect.
Press •  The mode switches each time you 
press the button. (➜ below)
To cancel SFC mode
 Press 
MUSIC
LIVESound refl  ection and spread as if 
you were in a large concert hall.
POP/ROCKBest suited for pop and rock music.
VOCALEnhance vocals.
JAZZSound refl  ections as if you were in a 
small Jazz club.
DANCESound spread echoing in a large 
space such as a dance hall.
MOVIE
NEWSBest suited for dialogs in news and 
drama movies.
ACTIONBest suited for action movies with 
impact.
STADIUMEnjoy the feeling of being at a live 
sporting event.
MUSICALEnjoy the feeling of being at a live 
musical performance.
GAMEEnjoy games with greater audio 
impact.
MONOEnjoy older monaural audio movies. Note
•  See page 5 about how to display the surround digital signal/
sound field.
•  If the input signal is 2-channel, Dolby Virtual Speaker also 
works in conjunction by pressing [  PL   ]. (Only when not 
connecting the surround speakers)
•  You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic   and  SFC when the source contains PCM signals with sampling 
frequencies of over 48 kHz. They are automatically canceled 
if those signals are input. To use the effect when playing back 
other sources, press [  VIRTUAL SPEAKER], [  PL   ] or 
[SFC MUSIC, MOVIE] again to select.
•  You can also press [GAME] on the remote control to select  “GAME ” mode (➜ left) of SFC. (➜ page 20)
•  When using the surround speakers, Dolby Pro Logic   cannot  be used for surround signals such as Dolby Digital and DTS, 
and multi-channel LPCM signals.
• 
When playing back 7.1-channel LPCM signals, you can enjoy 
wider sound field effects as if another speaker is added.
You can make the setting without using this effect. (➜ page 22)
Enjoying movies and music
Play
When connecting the surround speakers
Surround playback
Multi-channel signals are distributed to the left and 
right front speakers, and the left and right surround 
speakers to output.
SFC (Sound Field Control) (➜ left)
„  Using SFC (Sound Field Control)
Press •  The mode switches each time you 
press the button. ( ➜ left)
To cancel SFC mode
Press [–SETUP, OFF]. (➜ above)
Dolby Pro Logic 
You can enjoy 2-channel sources such as CD with the 
surround effect.
„
 Using Dolby Pro Logic 
Press 
To cancel sound fi
 eld effects
 Press [–SETUP, OFF]. (➜ above)
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What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers li\
nked operations of this system, 
and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA)\
 under “HDAVI Control”. 
You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cabl\
e. See the operating 
instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
•  VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other 
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
•  This system supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. 
“HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of January, 2010) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. 
This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
•  Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
1.  You can select “Speaker Selection” (“Home Cinema” or “TV\
”).
  When audio is input, the main unit will be automatically 
turned on if it is in Standby✽ mode and the sound 
is output from this system’s speakers. You can also 
adjust the volume level by using the volume control 
buttons.
✽ “Standby” condition means the condition that the  main unit is off.
TV (VIERA) speakers become active.
When using with the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting 
HDAVI Control 4 or later version, the main unit is 
automatically turned off. (Intelligent Auto Standby)
See operating instructions for the TV (VIERA) as well.
TV (VIERA)
Speaker
Main unit
Remote control of TV (VIERA) Speaker
Home Cinema
TV
2.  When you switch off the TV (VIERA), the main unit automatically turns \
off. 
off off
When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Blu-
ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) is connected with 
an HDMI cable, the Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder 
(DIGA) also turns off.
Use the remote control of TV (VIERA) for operation. Operations differ \
depending on the 
type of TV.
What you can do with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
•  The following illustrations and displays are examples, which may differ from the actual product.
•  When you do operations other than the following, use this system’s remote control.
•  See operating instructions of the TV (VIERA) as well.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Play
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Note
•  When using with the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 4 and later version, when the main unit is turned on, the TV (VIERA) is set to “Home Cinema”.
When using with the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 3 and older version, when the main unit is turned on, “TV 
SPEAKER ” is displayed and audio is output from the TV (VIERA).
•  When using with the Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control when the main unit is turned off, the TV (VIERA) is set to  “TV”. 
•  If you perform operations such as selecting a channel on the remote control of the TV (VIERA), this system’s input is switched to  “TV ”.
•  When you play back the Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) etc. connected to the BD/DVD IN terminal or AUX1 terminal, this  system’s input is automatically switched to “BD/DVD ” or “AUX 1 ”.
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For correct use of VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Use the TV (VIERA) remote control to select “Home Cinema” without turning 
on the main unit with this system’s power button (including the remote 
control). (The main unit is automatically turned on.)
•  See operating instructions of the TV (VIERA) as well.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Play
HDMI cable notes
•  Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
•  Using the High Speed HDMI cable is recommended during 1080p output.
•  It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cables. (Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.)
  Recommended part number:  RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m / 4.9 ft.), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m / 9.8 ft.) RP-CDHS50 (\
5.0 m / 16.4 ft.) etc.
Note
•  Only with the HDMI cable connection, you cannot enjoy TV (VIERA) sounds on this system. Connect the TV (VIERA) to this  system with the optical fiber cable (or stereo connection cable) to enjoy TV (VIERA) sound.
•  See the operating instructions for the TV (VIERA) for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” operation of connected equipment.
Connect this system with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible TV (VIERA) and DIGA 
Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) with an HDMI cable.Connection
Preparations:  Check that the “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” ( ➜ page 23) of this system is “ON ”. 
Make the setting to activate the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function in the menu operation 
of the TV (VIERA). 
1.  Turn on all equipment other than the TV.
2.  Turn on the TV (VIERA).
3.  Switch TV (VIERA) input to the HDMI terminal that this system is conne\
cted to.
4.  Ensure that pictures from the Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA),\
 etc. are shown correctly after  this system’s input is switched to “BD/DVD ” or “AUX 1 ”.
Note
Make this setting in the following cases:
•  when this system is connected for the first time after purchase
•  when adding or reconnecting equipment
•  when changing the settings for “Reducing Standby power consumption (In Standby condition (HDMI off mode))” (➜ page 
22) and “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” (➜ page 23)
Setup
Set “VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” setting” to “OFF ”. ( ➜ page 23)
When not using this function
Blu-ray Disc 
player/DVD 
recorder (DIGA)
Main unit
TV (VIERA)Make sure to connect to 
 TO TV (ARC)  .
Digital audio
 out (optical)
HDMI input
HDMI
Video/Audio OUT
HDMI
Video/Audio OUTVIERA Link 
“HDAVI Control”  compatible equipment
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Functions and settings
Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND”
This function is effective during surround playback only. You can enjoy the dynamic effect 
even if the sound volume level is low during surround playback.
Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S. ON ”.
•  The current setting is displayed first.Each time you press, the setting switches between “W.S. OFF ” and “W.S. ON ”.
„   To cancel        Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “W.S. OFF ”.
Note
WHISPER-MODE SURROUND is not effective in the following cases.
  When not using the surround speakers:
      When Dolby Virtual Speaker is off.
  When using the surround speakers:
      When Dolby Pro Logic   and SFC are off with 2-channel signal input.
If the above setting is made when this function is on, this function temporarily becomes off.
Using “GAME”
Enjoy gaming with more dynamic sound.
Press [GAME].
  •  “GAME ” mode (➜ page 17) in SFC is selected.
„  To cancel        Press again.
  If canceled, SFC’s effect itself is canceled.
Muting
“MUTE ” blinks on the display while the volume is muted.
Press [MUTE].
„  To cancel  Press again.
Note
•  Muting is canceled when you switch the system to Standby.
•  Muting is also canceled when you adjust the volume.
Adjusting the bass (woofer part) output
When you feel the bass volume is not balanced with the volume of the front speakers, you 
can adjust the bass during playback.
1.  Press [CH] to select “WFR ”.
(The speaker is switched each time you press the button.)
WFR (woofer) → RS (surround right) (when used) → LS (surround left) (when used)
2.  Press [SPEAKER LEVEL +, –] to adjust the bass volume.
Adjustment range: MIN, 1 to 15, MAX
When using the surround speakers, you can adjust them, too.
1.  Press [CH] to select “RS ” or “LS ”.
(The speaker is switched each time you press the button.)
WFR (woofer) → RS (surround right) (when used) → LS (surround left) (when used)
2.  Press [SPEAKER LEVEL +, –] to adjust the volume of each  speaker.
Adjustment range: –10 to +10
„   Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level of each speaker.
Note
• You cannot adjust the front speakers with this operation. To adjust the volume balance of left 
and right front speakers, see “Adjusting the volume balance of front speakers”. (
➜ page 21)
•  If the sound is distorted, lower the level.
•  You cannot adjust the output level of speakers if the sound field effect is off and the 
speaker’s audio output is set to off. ( ➜ page 17)
•  You can adjust the speaker’s output level in each SFC mode respectively. ( ➜ page 17)
•  When a commercially available active subwoofer is connected to the subwoofer output  terminal on this unit’s rear panel, the subwoofer is synchronized with the unit and the 
sound volume is adjusted.
To return to the previous display/
To cancel during setting operation 
(
➜  page 21): Press [
 
RETURN].
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Functions and settings
Adjusting the surround speaker output
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