Philips HTS9800W user manual Setting the speakers’ channels, Speakers Volume, Speakers Delay

Getting Started (continued)

Step 5: Setting the speakers’ channels

You can adjust the delay times (centre and surround only) and volume level for individual speakers. These adjustments allow you to optimise the sound according to your surroundings and setup.

Before you start...

–Press the SURR. button on the remote to select multichannel surround mode before adjusting the speaker settings.

–In case of sound distortion, press and hold the SOUND button to select another transmission channel for the wireless rear speakers.

A PressÇto stop playback, then press

SYSTEM MENU.

B Press X repeatedly to select { Audio Setup Page }.

C Press ST to highlight { Speaker Setup Page }, then press X.

Audio Setup Page

Analog Output

HDMI Audio

Speaker Setup

CD Upsampling

Night Mode

Lip Sync

Speaker Setup Page

Speakers Volume

Speakers Delay

D Enter its submenu by pressing X.

E Press ST to highlight one of the options below at a time, then press X.

{Speakers Volume }

–Volume level setting for individual speakers (-6dB – +6dB).

Speakers Volume Setup
Front Left	0dB
Front Right	0dB
Center	0dB
Subwoofer	0dB
Rear Left	0dB
Rear Right	0dB
Rear Center	0dB

{Speakers Delay }

–Delay times setting in relation to the listening position/ distance for centre and surround speakers.

Speakers Delay Setup
Center	0ms
Rear Left	0ms
Rear Right	0ms
Rear Center	0ms

Note: 1 ms increase/decrease of delay time is equivalent to 30 cm change in distance. Use the longer delay time settings when the rear speakers are closer to the listener than the front speakers.

F Press WX to adjust to the setting that best suit your surround sound needs.

G Press OK to confi rm.

Helpful Hints:

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

–The test tone will automatically be generated to help you judge the sound level of each speaker.

English

TIPS: PressÑto return to the previous menu item. Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

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