Panasonic DVD-L50PM - Manual (Page 33)

Reproducing an Advanced Virtual Surround
Sound (VSS) effect
[Dolby Digital (AC-3) DVD (2 channel and above)]
Use this function when external speakers are used to produce a surround-like effect when
playing Dolby Digital DVDs. The speakers must be stereo and the Dolby Digital must be 2
channel or over.
Press VSS during play.
(The GUI screen is displayed and changes
as follows each time the button is
pressed.)
Natural effect
Emphasized effect
: Off
Notes;
•The stereo speakers in this player are
not adequate for reproduction of the vir­
tual surround sound effect. External
speakers should be connected to the
player.
•When the player is connected to a TV set
with surround effect, turn off the surround
effect on the TV set to operate the virtual
surround sound effect of the player.
For your reference:
•For optimum effect, it is recommended
that the distance between the player and
the listening position be about 3 or 4
times the distance between the right and
left front speakers.
This player
Speaker
B=3 or 4xA
Speaker
B
Listening
position
VSS 1 VSS 2
Dolby Digital
DVD (2ch)
The front speakers sound like
they are further apart.
The front speakers sound like
they are even further apart than in
V S S 1 .
Dolby Digital
DVD (3-5.1 ch)
(Surround signal
recorded)
Surround sound seems to
come from the left and right of
the listening position.
Surround sound seems to come
from the left and right of the
listening position and the front
speakers sound like they are
even further apart than in VSS 1.
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