Panasonic SC-AK66 CD Player User Manual


 
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Sound quality/sound field operations
RQT5769
Software encoded with Dolby Digital can
be identified with this mark.
• DVD
Software encoded with DTS can be identi-
fied with this mark.
• DVD
• Laser discs
• CDs
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc.
Note
All the features are only effective if
speakers are used. No discernible effect
will be heard through headphones.
6CH DISCRETE INPUT
(Dolby Digital / DTS)
• This system was developed to get a better
sense of presence from sources encoded
with Dolby Surround.
• The feeling of position has been improved by
the addition of a separate center speaker
channel.
• This unit has built-in Dolby Pro Logic circuit
so you can enjoy Dolby Surround by connect-
ing the speakers.
• You will need a DVD player that has a
built in decoder to enjoy DVDs with this
unit.
• Dolby Digital and DTS are discrete 6 (5.1)
channel surround systems developed for
cinema use.
Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded
with 6 channels. Some sources marked Dol-
by Digital may be recorded in Dolby Sur-
round, a 2 channel system.
• Connect a subwoofer (not included) to the
SUBWOOFER OUT terminal on the rear
panel of this system to increase the effect.
• This mode adds surround effects to normal
music sources.
Any general sound source can be used.
• CD
• TAPE
• AUX
This mode cannot be used with the
radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode, or
if headphones are connected.
Software with the following mark is re-
corded in Dolby Pro Logic:
• Laser Disc
• DVD
• Video tape (VCR)
• CD
This mode cannot be used with the
radio, 6CH DISCRETE INPUT mode,
or if headphones are connected.
• Select the surround mode appropriate to the source you are using. Read the following explanations to aid your selection.
• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these surround systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, either
turn the surround system or effect off or reduce the level of the effect.
SURROUND
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
Surround system Features
Recognizing the sound sources
and software that can be used
Surround systems
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