Philips LX800037 User manual - Page 19

English Basic Functions Sound Control IMPORTANT! - For proper surround sound, make sure you have followed the "Connections" and "Preparations" procedures fully. - The center and surround speakers only operate when the system is set to surround sound mode and the source material being played is recorded or broadcast in Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby surround sound. - Stereo broadcasts or recordings will produce some surround channel effects when played in a surround mode. However, monaural (single channel sound) sources will not produce any sound from the surround speakers. Selecting the surround sound mode q Press SURROUND repeatedly to select : Multi-channel, 3D Sound or stereo mode. ➜ The availability of the various surround sound modes depend on the number of speakers used and the sound available on the disc.The available output modes are shown below. q When playing an SACD, press SURROUND to select: SACD multi channel or SACD stereo. Multichannel - Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (also known as Dolby 5.1) and MPEG Multichannel deliver a realistic and dynamic sound similar to theater and cinema. It requires connection of all five speakers (front left/right, center, surround left/right) and subwoofer for correct Dolby Digital sound reproduction. Each channel plays its own unique role in providing the right sound. Front left, center and right join two surround speakers to reproduce high, mid and bass frequencies in five full-range channels of surround. Bass rumble, explosions and low frequency effects you feel are delivered through the subwoofer. A large number of DVD discs have been recorded in Dolby Digital. - DTS Surround DTS Surround is a cinema surround sound format that offers superior digital audio performance. DTS offers more clarity and definition especially for higher tones. The better sound quality is a result of the limited sound compression (3:1 instead of 11:1 for Dolby Digital) and the 20-bit resolution. - Dolby Surround The Dolby Surround system is a specially encoded two-channel analog format that will produce sound through four speaker channels (front left, center, front right, monaural surround) when a Dolby Pro Logic Decoder is used. It is also compatible with stereo systems but the user will only have two-channel (front left & right) sound. - Matrix A new surround playback system that delivers five-channel surround sound (front left/right, center, surround left/right and subwoofer). 3D Sound A new surround playback system that delivers surround sound from only the two front speakers and a subwoofer. Stereo All sound is reproduced and played through the front left and right speakers. This enables standard stereo reproduction. Selecting the digital sound effect The digital sound effects allow you to select from various pre-set modes that control the frequency bands of sound to optimize certain musical styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and enjoyment of your favorite music. q Press SOUND repeatedly to select the available sound effect. When playing a DVD/VCD, select : - CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION or SCI-FI When playing a CD/MP3-CD/SACD or in Tuner or Aux mode, select : - CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK or DIGITAL Selecting the clear voice effect The clear voice sound feature enhances the center and surround sound speakers. q Press VOICE on the remote control to switch on or off the clear voice effect. Volume control Adjust VOLUME button (or press VOL +/-) to increase or decrease the volume level. For Philips TVs only q Press TV VOL +/- on the remote control to adjust the TV's volume level. To listen through the headphones q Connect the headphones plug to the n socket at the front of the system. ➜ The speakers will be muted. To switch off the volume temporarily q Press MUTE. ➜ Playback will continue without sound and "MUTE" is displayed. q To restore the volume, press MUTE again. Dimming the display screen q Press DIM repeatedly to select different levels of brightness for the display screen. BASIC FUNCTIONS 19