Philips FWD570 - Manual (Page 43)

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Sound and Volume Controls
Sound control
Selecting surround sound
IMPORTANT!
– This DVD Mini HiFi system can only
produce 2.1 channel surround sound.
● Press SURROUND on the system or on
remote control to select surround or stereo
mode.
➜ The availability of the various surround sound
modes (Dolby Digital Surround and DTS
Surround) depend on the number of speakers
used and the incoming sound information
available on the disc.
Notes:
– The default is Stereo.
– You cannot select the SURROUND SOUND
mode if the SYSTEM MENU is turned on.
MAX sound
MAX sound provides the best mixture of
various sound features.
● Press MAX SOUND to achieve the optimal
sound.
➜ When MAX SOUND is activated, will
blink and “MAX ON” will appear on the display
for 3 seconds.
Note:
– When MAX SOUND is selected, other sound
modes will be switched off automatically.
Selecting sound effect
The digital sound effect allows you to select from
various preset modes that control the frequency
bands of sound to optimize certain musical
styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and
enjoyment of your favorite music.
● Press SOUND repeatedly to select the
available sound effect.
Playing a DVD/VCD
● You can select Virtual Ambience Control as
follows:
– CONCERT, ACTION, SCI-FI, DRAMA.
Playing a CD/MP3/WMA/Divx or in
TUNER, TAPE or AUX mode
● You can select Digital Sound Control:
– DIGITAL, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ.
Volume control
Changing the volume level
● Rotate VOLUME clockwise / anti-clockwise (or
press VOL +/-) to increase or decrease the
volume level.
➜ “ VOL XX” is displayed.
➜ “
VOL MAX” is displayed at maximum level.
● Press VOL +/- to adjust the level of the
subwoofer, rear or center speaker during
speaker setting carried out via system menu.
➜ The range is from -7dB to +8dB.
Notes:
– The above operations are valid only if you have
5.1 speaker connection.
– You can press these buttons to adjust the
speakers’ levels during speaker setting.
Switching off the volume temporarily
● Press MUTE.
➜ “
MUTE ON” is displayed.
Press MUTE again or increase the volume level
to cancel the MUTE mode.
Listening through headphones
Connecting headphones to ; will switch off
the speakers. The system will switch STEREO
and the surround sound will be reduced to a
stereo signal which is reproducible by standard
headphones.
Disconnecting the headphones will switch on
the speakers again. If you wish to enjoy surround
sound again, switch the system back to surround
sound.