Philips PSC805 Speaker Test Utility, Speaker Connection Considerations, Preamp Slider, LFE Slider

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Speaker Test Utility

The Speaker Test Utility can be used to test the current speaker configuration for proper connection to the Aurilium case. 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 16 shows that headphones are plugged in and the speakers are disabled.

The Loop Test button allows the test to repeat until the stop button is pressed. If the Loop Sounds is off, the sound will play once for each click of a speaker button.

The Test button sends the test sound to each speaker once and moves to the next speaker automatically. If the Loop Test button and the test button are used in conjunction, the test signal will loop through all attached speakers until the Stop button is pressed.

Speaker Connection Considerations

When connecting speakers it is important that you connect them properly to obtain maximum performance. Connecting to the wrong jack will degrade the quality of the sound output.

If you have only two speakers connect to the Front output jack.

If you have four speakers, connect to the Front and Rear output jacks.

If you have six speakers (5.1), connect to the Front, Rear and Center/LFE output jacks. Ensure that labeling of the speakers match the labeling of the jacks, i.e., front speakers to the front jack, rear speakers to the rear jack and so on.

Preamp Slider

The Preamp Level control allows you to boost the input audio signal before it is processed by the PSA2. It has a similar effect as the master volume, but should not be used instead of it.

NOTE: Increasing the PreAmp may cause audio distortion on some high level input signals. In some cases, an input signal can be of such amplitude that audio distortion can occur at the preamp default level. If this is the case simply lower the preamp level to help eliminate any distortion.

Fader Slider

You can use this slider to control the balance between the front and the rear speakers. You can do the same using the Selector button and the Multi-Function Rotary Control on the front panel of the Aurilium.

Center Slider

Center controls the level of output on the center speaker only. Use this slider to adjust the volume on the center speaker.

LFE Slider

This slider allows you to control the volume level of the subwoofer. You can do the same using the Selector button and the Multi-Function Rotary Control on the front panel of the Aurilium.

Balance Slider

This slider allows you to balance the left and the right speakers. It affects the front and the rear speakers only.

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Contents PSC805 Aurilium External Audio Processor Plus PSA2 Software End User License Agreement What Is Included In the Package Philips AuriliumChannel External USB Sound Processor Table Of Contents Appendix B, USB Hub Considerations Introduction KEY Features Minimum System Requirements MB RAMPhilips Aurilium Hardware Getting StartedFront Panel Features and Controls Mute ButtonPSC805 Aurilium Sound Processor Users Guide Rear Panel Connectors Back Panel See next page for brief description of featuresPSC805 Aurilium Sound Processor Users Guide Quick Installation Guide StepDetailed Installation Guide Hardware InstallationSpeaker Connection USB Connection Typical Locations for USB Ports Software Installation Windows XPWindows System Tray Top Four LED’s Using the Hardware ControlsMute Button and Mute LED 3D Effects Control ButtonMulti-Function Rotary Control Level Indicator Bar Graph LED’sSelector Button And LED’s Headphone JackPhilips Sound Agent 2 PSA2 Basic Interface OperationPSC805 Aurilium Sound Processor Users Guide Compact Control Panel Normalize QSizzleQRumble 3D EffectsMain Control Panel Effects TabNormalization Equalizer Tab Setup Tab Invalid Speaker ConfigurationPreamp Slider Speaker Test UtilitySpeaker Connection Considerations Fader SliderAC3/DTS Pass Trough Channel Volume Mixer TabPresets Tab Monitor LinePSC805 Aurilium Sound Processor Users Guide Save Info TabLoad Save AsVisualization Panel Uninstalling PSA2 Windows XPWindows Technical Support And Warranty Internet AddressTechnical Support Information Balance the Speakers and Headphones Appendix A, Useful Tips For Speaker setupIdeal Listening Scenario Headphones Ideal Listening Scenario SpeakersAppendix B, USB Hub Considerations Power LimitationBandwidth Limitation Issues Introduction to USB HubAppendix C, Trouble Shooting System Error MessageNo Sound is coming out Solution Hardware Not InstalledNo Audio When Playing Audio CD in the CD Drive No PSA2 Icon in the System Tray Error message appears on the screen