Panasonic SAGX690 - Manual (Page 17)

By combining front, center and surround speakers, you can enjoy
the SURROUND mode which conveys a feeling of presence or
the 3 STEREO mode which conveys a feeling of orientation.
SURROUND ___________________
By reproducing the feeling of depth and movement of sound,
video software or compact discs recorded with Dolby Surround
provide the listener with a feeling of presence like that of a movie
theater.
To enjoy SURROUND, be sure to connect the surround speakers,
3 STEREO
You can enjoy audioArisual sources with clear sound, more
presence and a good feeling of orientation. 3 STEREO can be us­
ed with sources not recorded in DOLBY SURROUND.
To enjoy 3 STEREO, be sure to connect the center speaker.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens­
ing Corporation.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Setting the center mode ___________
For Dolby Pro Logic systems, center mode setting is necessary
to play back bass sounds effectively.
Set the center mode in accordance with the size of your center
speaker.
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Pressing it again changes the center mode.
NORM (NORMAL)
When the center speaker is smaller than the front
speakers
WIDE (WIDEBAND)
When the center speaker is the same or larger size as
the front speakers ________________
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When no center speaker is connected.
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speakers.
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