Panasonic DVD-XP50 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT631223Advanced operations[DVD-A] [DVD-V]Change the settings when you have connected equipment through thisunit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or88.2 kHz.≥Select “Yes” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with asampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.Also make the appropriate “Digital Audio Output” setting (➡ page 21).No (Factory preset): Output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHzYes: Converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz[Note]≥Signals are converted to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the abovesettings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or thedisc has copy protection.≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, evenif they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructionsfor details.Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.PCM (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.IMPORTANTIf the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, thesetting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipmentcannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels ofnoise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.[XP50]Change speaker presence and size a, delay time b, and channelbalance c to suit the speakers you have connected.These settings are not necessary when you select “2-channel” (only twospeakers are connected).[Note]This feature works only for analog connection (➡ page 7).1. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].2. Press [3, 4] to select the setting and press [ENTER].Icon examples:Surround speaker (LS)≥Large: When the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz)reproduction.≥Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequencyreproduction.If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be setto “Large”.[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except forthe subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. Ifyou have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seatingposition, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.If distances d (from the center speaker) and f (from the surroundspeakers) are the same as or greater than e (from the front speakers),leave the delay time as “0”, the factory preset.If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the relevanttable and change to the recommended setting.Changing the delay time1. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the delay time box and press[ENTER].2. Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].1. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Test” and press [ENTER].A test signal is output from one speaker at a time, starting with thefront left speaker and proceeding clockwise.Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R): ;Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)2. While listening to the test signal, press [3, 4] to adjust thevolume of the center and surround speakers so they are the sameapparent volume as the front speakers (s6 to r6).(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)3. Press [ENTER].The test signal stops.≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, playsomething, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.To finish the speaker settingPress [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].[Note]The unit may be unable to output as set here due to limitations imposed bythe unit itself or the disc being played. (The display’s “D.MIX” indicatorgoes out in these cases.)Digital outputPCM Down ConversionDolby Digital and DTS Digital SurroundSpeaker SettingSETUPSELECTENTER RETURNmsmsdB0dBdBLExitTestLSRSWCRSdB00000b a ca a(LS) (RS)a c b c a c aExitTestsignalFront (L) Center Front (R)—Surround— SubwooferSpeaker presence and size (a)Delay time (b)d Center speakerDifference SettingApprox. 50 cm (1 1⁄2 feet) 1.3 msApprox. 100 cm (3 feet) 2.6 msApprox. 150 cm (5 feet) 3.9 msApprox. 200 cm (6 feet) 5.3 msf Surround speakersDifference SettingApprox. 200 cm (6 feet) 5.3 msApprox. 400 cm (12 feet) 10.6 msApprox. 600 cm (18 feet) 15.9 msChannel balance (c)LS LSNo Large SmallLS RSL RSWfedC[RAM] [DVD-A]: [XP50] only