Philips ULTIMATE EDGE 5.1 - Manual (Page 5)

Philips Sound Solutions
The Ultimate Edge™ Soundcard Users Guide v
Table Of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 1
1.1. KEY FEATURES ...........................................................................................................2
1.2. Minimum System Requirements ...................................................................................3
1.3. Audio Performance........................................................................................................3
2. Installation of The New Sound Card .................................................. 4
2.1. Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................4
2.1.1. Step 1 ....................................................................................................................4
2.1.2. Step 2 ....................................................................................................................4
2.1.3. Step 3 ....................................................................................................................4
2.2. Detailed Installation Guide ............................................................................................5
2.2.1. Before Installing the New Soundcard ....................................................................5
2.2.2. Identifying The Old Sound System ........................................................................5
2.2.3. Disabling the Integrated Sound .............................................................................6
2.2.4. Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and Drivers..........................................................6
2.2.5. Installing the New Soundcard................................................................................9
2.2.6. Speaker Connection ............................................................................................10
2.2.6.1. Digital Speakers ..........................................................................................10
2.3. Software Installation ....................................................................................................11
3. The Philips Sound Agent 2 HD ......................................................... 12
3.1. Basic Interface Operation............................................................................................12
3.2. Compact Control Panel ...............................................................................................14
3.3. Main Control Panel......................................................................................................16
3.3.1. Effects Tab ..........................................................................................................16
3.3.2. Equalizer Tab ......................................................................................................18
3.3.3. Setup Tab ............................................................................................................19
3.3.4. Mixer Tab ............................................................................................................21
3.3.4.1. Playback source controls.............................................................................21
3.3.4.2. Recording Source Control ...........................................................................21
3.3.4.3. Advanced Mixer Sub-Tab ............................................................................22
3.3.5. Presets Tab .........................................................................................................24
3.3.6. Info Tab ...............................................................................................................25
3.4. Visualization Control Panel .........................................................................................26