Philips 5.1 manual Setup Tab, Speaker Test Utility

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3.3.3. Setup Tab

Located under the setup tab is a speaker configuration panel and other critical audio controls. This tab contains the controls to select and configure the speaker mode based on the type and number of speakers you have. The Ultimate Edge soundcard supports a wide range of speakers. From the list on the left side of the Setup tab, you can choose the desired output configuration. This sets up the nature of audio processing, spatial algorithms, and the number of outputs, to suit your preference. The following is a detailed explanation of each output mode and each control on this tab. See Figure 12.

Fader Slider

Volume Slider

Balance Slider

Figure 12

Speaker Test Utility

The Speaker Test Utility can be utilized to test the current speaker configuration for proper connection to the soundcard. Testing each speaker channel ensures each speaker is positioned and connected properly.

The test utility highlights each of the available output channels for testing. Click any active speaker to send the test sound to the corresponding speaker. Figure 13 shows that 5.1 speakers are selected on the setup tab.

Figure 13

The Ultimate Edge™ Soundcard Users Guide

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Contents Ultimate Edge High Definition Software END User License Agreement Info@Philips.com Channel Soundcard Philips Ultimate EdgeTable Of Contents Uninstalling PSA2 HD Introduction KEY Features Audio Performance Minimum System RequirementsQuick Installation Guide Installation of The New Sound CardStep Before Installing the New Soundcard Detailed Installation GuideIdentifying The Old Sound System Disabling the Integrated Sound Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and DriversUltimate Edge Soundcard Users Guide Philips Sound Solutions Installing the New Soundcard Digital Speakers Speaker ConnectionSoftware Installation Basic Interface Operation Philips Sound Agent 2 HDResize Button Compact Control Panel QRumble QSizzleNormalize 3D EffectsEffects Tab Main Control PanelNormalization Equalizer Tab Speaker Test Utility Setup TabFader Slider Preamp SliderCenter Slider LFE SliderPlayback source controls Mixer TabPdif Enable HI-SR96KHz Front Speakers or HeadphonesListen To Analog Inputs All Available Speakers and Outputs with Effects QmssLoad Presets TabSave Save AsInfo Tab Visualization Control Panel Uninstalling PSA2 HD Internet Address Technical Support And WarrantyTechnical Support Information Appendix a Appendix B Uninstalling the Old Drivers and the SoundcardDisabling the Integrated Sound Appendix CAppendix D TroubleshootingNo PSA2 HD Icon in the System Tray Philips Sound Solutions