Sound Settings; Volume Control; Selecting Surround Mode; Selecting Sound Effect Mode - Philips HTS3251B/F7 User Manual

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 [
• 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.)
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.

SOUND SETTINGS

(volume)].

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 Music
Off Off
Action Rock
Drama Jazz
Concert Classic
Sports Sports
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.
Description
Turns off the sound effect
mode.
Enhanced low and high-
range. 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.
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