User manual PHILIPS PSC605

[. . . ] ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* © KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N. V. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of the copyright owner. This software has been made available for use by end users only. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* 1. [. . . ] Mute Toggles all sound on or off. 3. 2. 3. Resize Resize Toggles between the compact mode (basic controls) and the expanded mode (for more advanced options). 3. 2. 4. Close Closes the PSA2 control panel without affecting audio operation. Dynamic EdgeTM Soundcard User's Guide 16 Philips Sound Solutions 3. 2. 5. Default Pushing the Default button resets all controls to a predefined state. All effects except 3D & Reverb effects are turned off. Speaker mode selection and 3D effects remain unchanged. All playback mixer sliders except microphone are un-muted. Fader and volume sliders are set to their factory default levels, and Presets go to Neutral. 3. 2. 6. Help This button launches the on-line help system. It contains detailed descriptions of all features of the PSA2 interface. 3. 2. 7. Reverb This button toggles the QSound Environmental Modeling (QEM) on or off. Effects Tab The Effects Tab is the first of the Main Control Panel tabs. It contains controls and indicators for 3D enhancements, and active / adaptive frequency and level control processors. Below is a description of all the features on the Effects tab. 3. 3. 2. 1. QSizzle QSizzle is a mid and high frequency (treble) enhancement algorithm that helps to compensate for the loss of presence, punch and signal detail that often results from compressed digital media, such as MP3 and WMA formats. Dynamic EdgeTM Soundcard User's Guide 19 Philips Sound Solutions QSizzle self-adjusts in real time according to frequency response of the input signal. This is different from the Equalizer, which is a fixed frequency processor. The Equalizer does not monitor the input signal or perform self-adjustment. The label QSizzle Active appears in illuminated text when QSizzle is enabled, and QSizzle Off when disabled. 3. 3. 2. 2. QRumble QRumble is a powerful low frequency enhancement algorithm that helps to compensate for loss of bass that may result from digital file encoding such as ripping MP3's or WMA files, or when using lower quality speaker systems. QRumble responds in real time to the varying nature of the input signal, automatically adjusting itself accordingly. This is very different from the Equalizer, which is a static frequency processor. The Equalizer does not monitor the input signal or perform self-adjustment. The label QRumble Active appears in illuminated text when QRumble is enabled, and QRumble Off when disabled. 3. 3. 2. 3. Normalization Normalization automatically adjusts the volume variations in various audio files or streams. Quieter signals are amplified to match the level of louder ones, so that the listening volume maintains a consistent level. [. . . ] However, it is a good idea to check the Device Manager to be sure every thing is removed. If you are not familiar with Device Manager just follow these steps: · · · · · · · Right click on My Computer icon and select Properties. If your desktop does not show an icon for My Computer, click on the Start button and Right click on My Computer, then select Properties. On Windows 2000 and XP, select the Hardware tap on top and click on the Device manager button at the middle of the window. [. . . ]