Sound And Volume Controls; Sound Control; Selecting Surround Sound; Selecting Sound Effect - Philips FWD796/21 User Manual

Sound control

Selecting surround sound

IMPORTANT!
– This DVD Mini HiFi system can only
produce 5.1 channel surround sound.
Press SURROUND on the system or on
remote control to select surround or stereo
mode.
The availability of the various surround sound
modes (Dolby Digital Surround and DTS
Surround) depend on the number of speakers
used and the incoming sound information
available on the disc.
Notes:
– The default is Stereo.
– You cannot select the SURROUND SOUND
mode if the SYSTEM MENU is turned on.
wOOx
To enhance the bass response, press wOOx
once or more to select your option: WOOX 1,
WOOX 2, WOOX 3 or WOOX OFF.
Display shows wOOx level briefly if wOOx is
activated. wOOx icon lights up.
"WOOX OFF" appears if wOOx is
deactivated. wOOx icon turns off.
Note:
– Some discs or tapes might be recorded in high
modulation, which causes a distortion at high
volume. If this occurs, deactivate wOOx or reduce
the volume.

Selecting sound effect

The digital sound effect allows you to select from
various preset modes that control the frequency
bands of sound to optimize certain musical
styles. It greatly enhances the excitement and
enjoyment of your favorite music.
Press SOUND repeatedly to select the
available sound effect.
Playing a DVD/VCD
You can select Virtual Ambience Control as
follows:
– CONCERT, DRAMA, ACTION, SCI-FI.

Sound and Volume Controls

Playing a CD/MP3/WMA/Divx or in
TUNER, TAPE or AUX mode
You can select Digital Sound Control:
– DIGITAL, CLASSIC, JAZZ, ROCK.

Volume control

Changing the volume level

Rotate VOLUME clockwise / anti-clockwise (or
press VOL +/-) to increase or decrease the
volume level.
"VOL XX" is displayed.
"VOL MAX" is displayed at maximum level.
Press VOL +/- to adjust the level of the
subwoofer, rear or center speaker during
speaker setting carried out via system menu.
The range is from -7dB to +8dB.
Notes:
– The above operations are valid only if you have
5.1 speaker connection.
– You can press these buttons to adjust the
speakers' levels during speaker setting.

Switching off the volume temporarily

Press MUTE.
"MUTE ON" is displayed.
Press MUTE again to cancel the MUTE mode.
"MUTE OFF" will appear.
Note:
Press MUTE again or increase/ decrease the
volume level to cancel the MUTE mode.

Listening through headphones

Connecting headphones to ; will switch off
the speakers. The system will switch STEREO
and the surround sound will be reduced to a
stereo signal which is reproducible by standard
headphones.
Disconnecting the headphones will switch on
the speakers again. If you wish to enjoy surround
sound again, switch the system back to surround
sound.
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