Philips HTS3306/F8 - Manual (Page 45)

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12. SOUND SETTINGS
12.1. Volume Control
You can control the volume level of the audio output from
5.1ch speakers.
To increase or decrease the volume level:
Press [VOL / ].
•
The volume level will increase or decrease, every time
you press [VOL ] or [VOL ].
• The volume level will be displayed on the display panel
and the TV screen.
To turn off the volume temporarily:
Press [ (mute)].
• To restore the volume, press [ (mute)] again or
press [VOL / ].
• “MUTE” will be displayed on the display panel and
will be displayed on the TV screen.
D Note
• This function is only available for the audio output from
5.1ch speakers.
• Pressing [VOL / ] does not work while the setup
menu is displayed.
• If you turn up the volume too much, the audio may get
distorted. To enjoy clear sounds, please turn down the
volume.
12.2. Selecting Surround Mode
Select the surround mode for the audio output from 5.1ch
speakers.
1. During playback, press [SURROUND], then use
[ ] to select the desired surround mode.
“Direct”:
Selects the appropriate audio decoder (stereo /
multi-channel Dolby, DTS
® or PCM) based on the input
audio stream.
“2.1ch Stereo”:
Set the surround mode to “2.1ch Stereo”.
(2.1ch Stereo sound from front left/right speakers.)
“Multi ch Stereo”:
Set the surround mode to “Multi ch Stereo”.
(5.1ch stereo sound from 5.1ch speakers.)
“Dolby Pro Logic II Movie”:
Set the surround mode to “Dolby Pro Logic II Movie”.
(Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1ch surround sound.)
“Dolby Pro Logic II Music”:
Set the surround mode to “Dolby Pro Logic II Music”.
(Dolby Pro Logic II 5.1ch surround sound.)
D Note
• During playing back of network service, press
[SURROUND] repeatedly to select the desired
surround mode. (The setting does not appear on the
TV screen.)
• The availability of surround sound modes will depend
on the audio source.
• In disc or SD card mode, pressing [SURROUND]
does not work while in the Resume-On-Stop mode.
• Pressing [SURROUND] does not work during
playback of JPEG files.
• This function is effective only for the audio output from
5.1ch speakers.
• The volume will be restored If you press
[SURROUND] when the audio is muted.
• For multi-channel audio, “Multi ch Stereo”, “Dolby Pro
Logic II Movie” or “Dolby Pro Logic II Music” cannot be set.
• You can also change the surround setting by pressing
[OPTION].
12.3. Selecting Sound Effect Mode
Select the sound effect mode for the audio output from
5.1ch speakers to suit your video or music.
1. During playback, press [SOUND MODE], then use
[ ] to select the desired sound effect mode.
D Note
• During playing back of network service, press
[SOUND MODE] repeatedly to select the desired
sound effect mode. (The setting does not appear on the
TV screen.)
• In disc or SD card mode, pressing [SOUND MODE]
does not work while in the Resume-On-Stop mode.
• Pressing [SOUND MODE] does not work during
playback of JPEG files.
• This function is effective only for the audio output from
5.1ch speakers.
• The volume will be restored if you press
[SOUND MODE] when the audio is muted.
• You can also change the sound effect mode by pressing
[OPTION].
Video Music Description
Off Off Turns off the sound effect
mode.
Action Rock Enhanced low and high-range.
Ideal for action movies and
rock or pop music.
Drama Jazz Clear mid and high-range.
Ideal for drama movies and
jazz music.
Concert Classic Neutral sound. Ideal for live
concerts and classical music.
Sports Sports Moderate mid-range and
surround effects for clear
vocals and the atmosphere of
a live sport venue.
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