Philips FWD790/21M manual Sound and Volume Controls, Sound control, Volume control

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Sound and Volume Controls

Sound control

Selecting surround sound

IMPORTANT!

This DVD Mini HiFi system can only produce 2.1 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,ACTION, SCI-FI, DRAMA.

Playing a CD/MP3/WMA/Divx or in TUNER, TAPE or AUX mode

You can select Digital Sound Control:

– DIGITAL, CLASSIC, ROCK, JAZZ.

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 or increase 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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Contents DVD Mini-HiFi System México Page Plug & PLAY-for tuner installation Español IndexEspañol 138 EnglishContents Tape Operation/Recording Clock/Timer OperationsDeleting a preset radio station Tuner OperationsDiscs for playback General Information/MaintenanceFeatures Supplied accessoriesEnvironmental information Care and safety informationType plate is located on the rear of the system Connecting speakersConnections Placing speakersUsing component Video In jack Pr PbY Using Video In jack CvbsUsing an accessory RF modulator Using S-Video In jackVoltage Selector, set Connecting FM/MW Connecting the power Antennas CordLocal power line voltage On the DVD Mini Hi-Fi SystemConnecting to game console Connecting a VCR orCable/satellite box Equipment Controls on the system Functional OverviewDisc Menu disc mode only Remote controlSystem Menu disc mode only $ VOL + Stop# Numeric Keypad ≤ wOOxBasic Functions Demonstration modePreparations Inserting batteries into the remote controlSetting the clock Using the remote control to operate SystemSelect an item and press OK Setting the TV setConnecting TV set Your TV setSetting language preference Setting speakersStarting Operation To adjust the game console’s volume LevelGame Operations About GameportFor MP3/ DivX/ WMA Using the disc menuDisc Operations Playing discsBasic playback controls Selecting various mode functionsPrograming favorite tracks Shuffle play modeShuffle playback mode To cancel Shuffle modeChanging discs during playback Special DVD/VCD featuresScreen without interrupting disc playback Playing in slow motion modeZooming Special VCD/SVCD features Kodak Picture disc MP3/ WMA/ DivX/ Picture Disc OperationsPlaying MP3/ WMA/ Picture disc Kodak, Jpeg MP3/ WMA/ Jpeg Picture discLoad a DivX disc Data CD Menu appears on the TV screen When playing DivX disc with embedded subtitleWhen playing DivX disc with external subtitle Playing DivX discDVD Menu Operations Using the menu bar169 Wide screen LB Letter Box PS Pan Scan Using the setup menu user preference settingsSetting the TV shape Removing the menu Press System Menu or OKSetting the digital output Setting the screen saverNight mode turning on/off Test Tone Use the numeric keys 0-9 to enter your four-digit code Changing the passwordPassword supplied by default is PasswordMenu language English Restricting playback by setting parental LevelDefault Rating explanationsPress Program on the remote control or 7 on the system To stop storing the automatic presetTuner Operations To stop storing the manual preset Changing tuning gridSelecting a preset radio station English Manual preset programmingTape playback Tape Operation/RecordingGeneral information on recording Selecting another track during recording Preparation for recordingDisc synchro recording To stop recordingViewing the clock Clock/Timer OperationsSetting the timer Time can be set in 24-hour modeViewing the timer Timer OperationsSetting the sleep timer Volume control Sound and Volume ControlsSound control Dimming the display Switching on/offOther Functions VocalListening to external sources Key controlEcho KaraokeSpecifications English Problem TroubleshootingSolution Troubleshooting Glossary

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