Philips MX2600/55 Setting the speakers, Test Tone Turning on/off, Adjusting the delay time

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Step 3: Setting the speakers

You can adjust the delay time (center and rear speakers only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments let you optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup.

Test Tone - Turning on/off

If you have turned on the test tone, the test signal will be automatically generated to help you judge the sound level of each speaker.

1In disc mode, press SYSTEM MENU. Use the 1 2 3 4 keys on the remote to navigate in the menu.

2Highlight icon and press 4. Move to and press 2.

Move to {TEST TONE} and press 2.

NIGHT MODE

CNTR DELAY

REAR DELAY

TEST TONE

OFF

ON

TEST TONE

3Press 34 to select a setting.

Adjusting the delay time

4Press 34 to highlight one of the options below at a time, then press 2.

NIGHT MODE

CNTR DELAY

REAR DELAY

TEST TONE

CENTER DELAY SET TO 1 MS

{CNTR DELAY} – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance from the center speaker (5ms, 3ms, 2ms, 1ms or OFF).

{REAR DELAY} – Select this to set the delay time in relation to the listening position/distance from the rear speakers (15ms, 12ms, 9ms, 6ms, 3ms or OFF).

5Press 1 2 to adjust the settings that best suit your surround sound needs.

6Press OK to confirm.

Helpful Hint:

– Use longer delay time settings when the rear speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers.

Adjusting the speaker output levels

You can adjust the rear speakers, center speaker and subwoofer output levels by comparing the sound from the front speakers.

Press the respective buttons on the remote (REAR +-, CENTER +- and SUBW +-) to adjust the output level between -15dB ~ +10dB.

Helpful Hint:

– If you have selected Stereo mode, adjusting the center and rear speakers’ volume level will have no effect.

TIPS: To return to the previous menu, press 1. To exit the menu, press SYSTEM MENU.

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