Philips HTS3251B User manual - Page 57

SOUND SETTINGS Volume Control You can control the volume level of the audio output from 5.1ch speakers. To increase or decrease the volume level : Press volume)]. • The volume level will increase or decrease, every time you press volume)] or volume)]. • The volume level will be displayed on the front panel display. To turn off the volume temporarily : Press [d (mute)]. • To restore the volume, press [d (mute)] again or press volume)]. • "MUTE" will be displayed on the front panel display. Note • This function is only available for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers. • Pressing volume)] does not work while the settings 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. Selecting Surround Mode Select the surround mode for the audio output from 5.1ch speakers. 1) During playback, press [SURROUND] repeatedly to select the desired surround mode. "Off": Turns off the surround mode. "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.) 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] repeatedly to select the desired sound effect mode. Video Off Action Drama Concert Sports Music Off Rock Jazz Classic Sports Description Turns off the sound effect mode. Enhanced low and highrange. Ideal for action movies and rock or pop music. Clear mid and high-range. Ideal for drama movies and jazz music. Neutral sound. Ideal for live concerts and classical music. Moderate mid-range and surround effects for clear vocals and the atmosphere of a live sport venue. Note • In disc or SD card mode, pressing [SOUND MODE] does not work while in the Resume-On-Stop mode. • In FM mode, pressing [SOUND MODE] does not work when no audio is being input. • 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. Playback Basic Setup Connections Introduction EN Other Functions Function Setup Note • 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. • In FM mode, pressing [SURROUND] does not work when no audio is being input. • 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 mulch-channel audio, "Multi ch Stereo", "Dolby Pro Logic II Movie" or "Dolby Pro Logic II Music" cannot be set. Others EN 57