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Summary of Contents for SH-AC500D

Page 1: ...Digital Surround Processor SH AC5OOD Technic Operating Instructions Before operating this unit please read these instructions completely Please save this manual RQT4536 P ...

Page 2: ...Speaker output adjustments t 1 Delay time adjustments 13 Reproduction modes 14 Enjoying sound in a variety of reproduction modes _ 15 Other functions 17 Setting the midnight mode dynamic range compression 17 Muting the sound temporarily t 7 Selecting the display panel brightness 17 I _r_ Remote control quick reference 18 Troubleshooting guide 19 Product service Back cover Technical specifications ...

Page 3: ...nd uneven sur faces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn 7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The unit should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling unless specified in this operating instructions Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as a_cohol or benzine 1 Damage ...

Page 4: ... o_d and new batteries or batteries of different types carbon and alkaline etc If you will not use the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries and store them in a cool dark place DO not use rechargeable type batteries Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries Always remove old weak or worn out batteries promptly and dispose of them properly Never subject batteri...

Page 5: ...ion _ _ the unit can be switched between the STANDBY and ON condition using the remote control and in this STANDBY condition the indicator will light _ Surround format indicators l lrl DIGITAL P Z_q liE PRO LOGIC 16 _ Display Dynamic range compression indicator DR COMP 17 _Speaker indicators 9 10 12 13 Light in accordance with the speaker setting and each of the indicators corresponding with the s...

Page 6: ...ith 6 channeldiscreteinputterminals I f DIGITALC_j OlGITAUDTS PCM I _ IN _ LINE ou i If_ Stereo connection cables included ___Monaura connectoncabes ncluded For your reference The position and labeling of terminals differs with the receiver or amplifier The DVD DVD 6 CH terminal m the above illustration for example is often labeled as FRONT L R Receiver or amplifier This illustration is an example...

Page 7: ...nnact a stereo control amplifier Connect the output terminals of this unit to the AUX input terminals of the integrated amplifiers Stereo power amplifier tor front L R speakers F not inc uded _L I _ Front speaker not included F _ Stereo connection cables inculuded Monaural connection 7 cables included Stereo power amplifier for center speaker INPUT not included or LINE IN Stereo power amplifier fo...

Page 8: ...adjustments can be made with this unit _BIFJI Do not bend the optical fiber cable at a sharp angle If the digital optical connector is not going to be used be sure to attach the dust protection cap to prevent exposure to dust DIGITAL 1 terminals Disconnect the coaxial cable from the DIGITAL 1 terminal when using an optical fiber cable Only lhe coaxial cable is recognized if both types are connecte...

Page 9: ...nificant difference in terms of the effect obtained by the positioning of the speaker However with a little effort and plenty of trial positioning it is possible to achieve a smoother frequency response in the low frequency range For instance the bass volume will be boosted although it may sound somewhat unnatural by placing the speaker in the corner of the room Speaker indicators light in accorda...

Page 10: ...speaker Each time the button is pressed the display is switched in the listed order LARGE select if the speaker can produce low frequency sounds SMALL select if the speaker cannot produce low frequency sounds NONE select if you are not using a center speaker or surround speakers YES select if you are using a subwoofer NO select if you are not using a subwoofer The sound for speaker channels that a...

Page 11: ...level to around 48 dB using this unit s VOLUME control POWER 0 5556 DRCO_F 0 L_AL _CE QO VOLU_ 11this unit is connected to three integrated amplifiers Set the volume control of the integrated amplifiers to the position normally used for enjoying the source If the test signal described below in Speaker output adjustment is too soft or too loud adjust the volume on this unit Adjust the output level ...

Page 12: ...selected in the listed sequence Speakers for which NONE or NO has been set are skipped Press LEVEL or to adjust the output level Channels C RS LS and SW can be adjusted between 12 dB and 12 dB Set them so that the output from each channel appears to be the same as that from the front speakers Repeat steps 5 and 6 to adjust the output of each channel to approximately the same apparent level To stop...

Page 13: ...on is pressed the current delay time is displayed Each time the button is pressed the delay time will change The delay time increments are different depending on the speaker as follows Speaker Available delay time setting ms Center 0 1 2 3 4 5 Surround 0 5 10 15 It F D _ 03 Surround speaker _ _ DI Surround speaker Please note the following if delay time is adjusted while playing back a source Adju...

Page 14: ...ny of the following marks can be played back in this mode r_rl_ Drl i DoLBY SURROUND I DIGITAL J DTSmode Select this mode when playing back sources DVD CD laser disc etc recorded in DTS format Software with the following mark can be played back in this mode SUUAOUND ISTEREO mode Select this mode to listen to surround sources other than DTS in stereo The down mix function of this unit concentrates ...

Page 15: ...cted to the LINE terminal If a control amp has been connected to the LINE terminal select the input source on it as well When DIGITAL 1 2 or 3 has been selected The reproduction modes in step 3 can be selected When LINE has been selected The analog sound signals input through LINE IN terminals are directy output to the left and right front speakers via the connected component THROUGH appears on th...

Page 16: ...r 16 bits used for audio CDs Adjust the volume Set the volume on the receiver or amplifier and this unit to the initial level _ see page 11 Any subsequent volume adjustments should be done as fol ows A When this unit is connected to a receiver or amplifier that has 6 channel discrete input terminals Adjust the volume using the volume control on the receiver or amplifier If input to the receiver or...

Page 17: ...rence When DR COMP is on scenes that already have a low sound level will be heard as they are When scenes that are loud occur the function acts to reduce the peak level The sound field will remain intact even if DR COMP is functioning ii _b DR COMP Dynamic range compression indicator I l D 01_ 1_l_llIll l_4QIIIl o ltlllL MUTING DIMMER Press MUTING During muting the message MUTING ON NOW scrolls ac...

Page 18: ...__ STEREO 22 VOLUME 4 C____D 8 C2_ CD CDCD Functions which are onlyavailable from theremotecontrol To turn on the midnight mode Adjusting the volume balance between the left and right front speakers Outputting the test signal to adjust the output level of each speaker Selecting the speaker channel and adjusting its output level Selecting the speaker channel and adjusting its delay time DRCOMP 223 ...

Page 19: ...emote 17 control Sound is not heard from The volume balance of front speaker is set too Adjust the volume balance between the left 12 one of the front speakers far to one side either left or right and right front speakers correctly Sound is not heard from the The receiver or amplifier is set to 2 channel Set the receiver or amplifier to the 6 channel center surround or L R input discrete input mod...

Page 20: ...CM Dynamic range SIN IHF A Load impedance 0 5 ms 0 15ms 15 30 ms 0007 96 dB 100 dB More than 10 k_ GENERAL Power supply Power consumption Dimensions WX HX D Weight AC 120 V 60 Hz 15W 430X69 4X301 4 mm 16 15 16 X 2 47 64 X 11 55 64 2 6 kg 5 7 Ib Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions are approximate Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushit...

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