Philips PSC705 - Manual (Page 22)

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Balance Slider
Use this slider to adjust the relative volume of the right vs. left speaker. The overall
volume will not be affected.To center the balance slider automatically, right click on
the balance slider, and choose “Center”.
Fade Slider
Use the slider to adjust the relative volume of the front vs. rear speaker.
To center the fade slider automatically, right click on the fade slider, and
choose “Center”.
Volume Sliders
Center: To adjust the volume output for the center channel in
5.1-Speaker mode.
Master: To adjust the volume output for the master volume
(all speakers affected).
LFE: To adjust the volume output for the Low Frequency Effects
channel in 5.1-Speaker mode.
Tone Control
Treble and/or Bass level can by emphasized by checking the “Enable” box and adjust-
ing the Treble and/or Bass sliders. Uncheck the “Enable” box or adjust the sliders to
the bottom for a flat response.
Default Button
The default button will disable tone control and set Tone Control sliders to
minimum (flat). All other sliders under “Output Control” are centered.
Apply Reverb/QXpander/QMSS to External Input Source
Reverb, QXpander (when enabled), and expansion of stereo to 4 or 5.1 channels
(QMSS) are automatically applied to all sounds generated by applications running on
your PC however they are not applied to inputs such as analog “CD In” and “Line In”
unless that input is selected on the “Apply Reverb/QMSS/QXpander to External
Input Source “ selector pull-down menu.
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4 Speakers
Select this if you have a 4 or 5 piece speaker system (stereo front left and right and
rear/surround left and right speakers and optional subwoofer). 3D sounds generat-
ed by compatible applications will processed to the appropriate speaker and stereo
sounds from applications will be expanded to four distinct channels using QMSS.
Stereo sources from external inputs (CD In, Line In . . .) will not be expanded to the
rear speakers unless the source is selected in the “Apply Reverb/QXpander/QMSS
to External Input Source:”.
If your front or rear speakers are digital (S/PDIF) rather than analog then see the
“S/PDIF” section of this manual for additional instructions.
5.1 Speakers:
Select this mode if you have a 5.1 speaker system (front left, front center, front right,
surround left and right speakers and LFE/subwoofer). 3D sounds generated by com-
patible applications will processed to the appropriate speaker and stereo sounds
from applications will be expanded to 5.1 distinct channels using QMSS.
Stereo sources from external inputs (CD In, Line In . . .) will not be expanded to the
rear, center and LFE speakers unless the source is selected in the “Apply
Reverb/QXpander/QMSS to External Input Source:”.
If your front or rear speakers are digital (S/PDIF) rather than analog then see the
instructions in the “S/PDIF” section of this manual.
Note: S/PDIF Out is not functional in 5.1 speaker mode.
Be certain your Cen/LFE speakers are connected correctly when using
this mode. (See Connecting to your Seismic Edge Sound Card Section)
DVD SSM (Small Speaker Mode)
Check this box if you will be utilizing Dolby Digital DVD playback mode using small
satellite speakers. This will enable the subwoofer connected to the sound cards' LFE
output to produce the bass content that the satellites cannot produce. This box will
have no effect when using QMSS DVD Enhancement. (See DVD Playback Modes)
Expand All (Windows ® 2000/WDM drivers only)
Select "Expand All" before starting the application to transform stereo applications to
4 or 5.1 speaker playback. This occurs automatically in other operating systems.
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