Philips PSC805/00, PSC805/17 User Manual

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User’s Guide

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PSC805 Aurilium

5.1

External Audio Processor

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Plus PSA2

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Software End User License Agreement

ATTENTION: THIS SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE LICENSE TERMS DESCRIBED BELOW. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND. IF THE SOFTWARE IS PACKAGED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND.

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1. Copyright The Licensed Software is a proprietary product of Philips, and is protected by copyright laws. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Licensed Software shall remain with Philips.

2. Right to use Philips hereby grants you the personal, non-exclusive license to use the Licensed Software only on and in conjunction with one (1) computer at one time. You may not sell, rent, redistribute, sublicense or lease the Licensed Software, or otherwise transfer or assign the right to use it. You may not decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or in any way modify program code, except where this restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law. Except for one (1) copy which may be made for backup purposes only, you may not copy the Licensed Software. You are not allowed to alter or remove any proprietary notices, including copyright notices, in the Licensed Software.

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4. Updated This license does not grant you the right to any upgrades or updates of the Licensed Software. However, Philips will be entitled to offer updates and/or modifications to the Licensed Software at its discretion.

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What Is Included In the Package

You will find the following items in the package:

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The Aurilium Sound Processor

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Foot stand for vertical or horizontal mounting

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Fastening screw

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Standard USB cable

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The Aurilium installation CD

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The Aurilium User’s Guide (on the installation CD)

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Quick Start Guide (QSG)

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Audio Software applications (on the installation CD)

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Warranty card

Philips Aurilium™

5.1 Channel External USB Sound Processor

© Copyright 2002 Aurilium™ is a trademark of Philips Sound Solutions. Philips Sound Agent 2™ and PSA2™ are trademarks of Philips Sound Solutions. QSound™, QEM™, QSound Environment Modeling, QSound Multi-Speaker Systems, QMSS™,

QMSS™, Q3D™, QSurround™, QXpander™, QInteractive3D™, Audio Pix™, and the Q logo are trademarks of QSound Labs, Inc.

EAX™ and Environmental Audio Extensions are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd. In the United States and other countries.

Microsoft™ and Windows™ are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DirectX™ and DirectSound™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Table Of Contents

1. Introduction.........................................................................................1

1.1. KEY FEATURES ........................................................................................................ 2

1.2. Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................. 3

2. The Philips Aurilium Hardware..........................................................4

2.1. Getting Started ........................................................................................................... 4

2.1.1.

Front Panel Features and Controls ..................................................................... 5

2.1.2.

Rear Panel Connectors....................................................................................... 7

2.2. Quick Installation Guide.............................................................................................. 9

2.3. Detailed Installation Guide.........................................................................................10

2.3.1.

Hardware Installation .........................................................................................10

2.3.2.

Speaker Connection ..........................................................................................10

2.3.3.

USB Connection ................................................................................................11

2.3.4.

Software Installation...........................................................................................13

3. Using the Hardware Controls...........................................................15

4. The Philips Sound Agent 2 (PSA2)..................................................17

4.1. Basic Interface Operation ..........................................................................................17

4.2. Compact Control Panel..............................................................................................19

4.3. Main Control Panel ....................................................................................................21

4.3.1.

Effects Tab.........................................................................................................21

4.3.2.

Equalizer Tab.....................................................................................................23

4.3.3.

Setup Tab ..........................................................................................................24

4.3.3.1.

4.3.4.

4.3.4.1.

4.3.4.2.

4.3.5.

4.3.6.

4.4. Visualization Panel ....................................................................................................31

Invalid Speaker Configuration ....................................................................24

Mixer Tab...........................................................................................................27

Playback source controls ...........................................................................27

Recording Source Control..........................................................................28

Presets Tab .......................................................................................................28

Info Tab .............................................................................................................30

5. Uninstalling PSA2.............................................................................32

6. Technical Support And Warranty ....................................................34

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6.1. Internet Address: .......................................................................................................34

6.2. Technical Support Information: ..................................................................................34

7. Appendix A, Useful Tips For Speaker setup...................................35

7.1.1.

Ideal Listening Scenario (Speakers)...................................................................35

7.1.2.

Ideal Listening Scenario (Headphones) .............................................................35

7.1.3.

Avoid Reflective Surfaces (Speakers)................................................................35

7.1.4.

Balance the Speakers and Headphones............................................................35

8. Appendix B, USB Hub Considerations............................................36

8.1. Introduction to USB Hub ............................................................................................36

8.1.1.

Power Limitation ................................................................................................36

8.1.2.

Bandwidth Limitation Issues...............................................................................36

9. Appendix C, Trouble Shooting ........................................................37

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1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PSC 805, Aurilium 5.1 USB Sound Processor! You now own the ultimate in quality and flexibility for your PC sound.

Your new external sound processor offers all the advanced features of any internal sound card, plus the convenience of not having to take off the cover of your PC.

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1.1. KEY FEATURES

Gaming and Music-centric audio components transform your laptop or desktop computer into an advanced digital audio processor!

•••• Easy USB connection. No need to open your PC case (ideal for laptops).

•••• USB bus powered. No external power required.

•••• 24-bit high definition data converters for optimum sound quality.

•••• Sound Agent 2 interactive visual sound control center.

•••• All main audio functions can be controlled internally via Sound Agent 2 or front panel

external controls.

•••• Automatically detects the number of speakers plugged in and optimizes output for the best

sound possible.

•••• Detects the presence of headphones and automatically mutes speakers when the headphone

jack is inserted, and un-mutes when jack is unplugged.

•••• Detects the presence of microphones and automatically switches the input from Line-In to

Mic-In when microphone jack is inserted, and switches input back to Line-In when jack is unplugged.

•••• Cool blue indicator LED's clearly show selected functions and levels.

•••• Easy desktop connection for microphone, headphones, and speakers.

•••• QInteractive3D technology offers precise 3D sound positioning with all headphone and

speaker output configurations and is compatible with DirectSound3D, EAX 1.0, EAX

2.0/I3D Level 2, and A3D enabled games.

•••• QXpander converts ANY ordinary stereo input to virtual 3D surround sound with any

headphone or two-speaker set configuration.

•••• 15 unique reverb environments using the exclusive QSound Environmental Modeling

(QEM) algorithms for totally immersive gaming and dramatic musical performances.

•••• Active Dynamic Filtering found in the new QSizzle and QRumble components feature low,

mid and high frequency enrichment algorithms that help restore sonic fidelity for highly compressed digital audio files such as MP3s and WMAs. Simply put, it makes MP3’s sound great.

•••• Exclusive QMSS5.1 technology creates 6 independent channels of audio from ALL stereo

sources when in 5.1 channel speaker mode.

•••• QSurround enhances Dolby Digital 6-channel sources by filling the sound gap between

speakers to create a complete 360-degree wrap-around audio experience that is smooth and natural. But more importantly, it creates virtual 3D surround over a two-speaker setup.

•••• Normalization smoothes out the volume differences within audio files and reduces the

volume variations for all audio sources - automatically.

•••• Professional style 10-Band Equalizer for precise sound tailoring of all digital audio media.

•••• Industry standard digital output (S/PDIF Out) allows connection to digital speakers or

external decoders.

•••• Two ways to connect to your S/PDIF Digital Out: Optical or Coax connectors.

•••• Default and user defined Presets for most settings to personalize all your games, music, and

movies - exactly the way you like it.

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1.2. Minimum System Requirements

350 MHz CPU 64 MB RAM One CD ROM drive One available USB port 800 X 600 Screen resolution (1024 X 768 recommended) Headphones or amplified speakers 20 MB of available hard drive space Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP operating system.

Please Note: Each operating system has its own minimum requirements which should be observed. In addition, various games and DVD applications may require higher limits than listed above.

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2. The Philips Aurilium Hardware

2.1. Getting Started

To fully benefit from all the features of your Aurilium Sound Processor, please take a moment and familiarize yourself with this guide in its entirety. The diagrams in the next two pages list all the features available.

The installation Video on the installation CD can provide you with a quick overview of how to install your new Sound Processor. Additional installation Information is contained in this manual.

Note: Not installing PSA2 will limit the Aurilium sound processor to stereo output only.

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5 –

(QMSS LED)

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2.1.1. Front Panel Features and Controls

1 - (

Mute Indicator

LED)

3 – (Digital Out LED)

7 – (3D Effects

Control Button)

2 - (Mute Button)

4 – (QSurround LED) 6 – (QXpander LED)

8 – (3D Effects LED)

9 – (Level Indicator

11 – (Subwoofer Level LED) 13 – (Input Gain LED)

15 – (Headphone Jack)

Bar-Graph LED’s)

10 – (Selector Button)

12 – (

Fader

14 – (Multi-Function

Rotary Control)

16 – (Microphone Jack)

LED)

Figure 1. Front view Features

See next page for brief description of features

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The following is a brief description of all controls and indicators located in the front of the Aurilium Sound Processor. For an in-depth explanation of each control or indicator refer to the Using the Hardware Controls chapter of this document.

1. Mute Indicator LED: Indicates when Mute function is active.

2. Mute Button: Toggles all audio output on or off.

3. Digital Out Indicator LED: Indicates S/PDIF Out is enabled/disabled.

4. QSurround Indicator LED: Indicates QSurround is active.

5. QMSS Indicator LED: Indicates QMSS is active.

6. QXpander Indicator LED: Indicates QXpander is active.

7. 3D Effects Control Button: Toggles the 3D Effects on or off.

8. 3D Effects Indicator LED: Indicates that 3D Effects mode is active.

9. Level Indicator Bar Graph LED’s: This set of seven LED’s indicate the level of volume, or the level of the Fader, Subwoofer, or Input Gain depending on which function has been selected by the Selector Button (No. 10). When all three function LED’s are off, the bar graph indicates the volume level.

10. Selector Button: By pushing this button you can select which function is controlled by the Rotary Control Knob (No. 14) as indicated by the function LED’s (No. 11,12, and 13). The level of each function is displayed by the Level Indicator bar-graph LED’s (No. 9).

11. Subwoofer Level LED: When lit, the rotary knob controls the subwoofer level as indicated by the level indicator bar graph LED’s (No. 9).

12. Fader Indicator LED: When lit, the rotary knob controls the level of fader as indicated by the level indicator bar graph LED’s (No. 9).

13. Input Gain Indicator LED: When lit, the rotary knob controls the level of input gain as indicated by the level indicator bar graph LED’s (No.9).

14. Multi-Function Rotary Control: This knob controls the level of the volume, fader, subwoofer or input gain as indicated by the function LED’s (No. 11, 12, and 13).

15. Headphone Jack: Attach headphones here.

16. Microphone Jack: Attach microphone here.

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Center / LFE

2.1.2. Rear Panel Connectors

- Optical S/PDIF

B - Coax S/PDIF Out

C - Line IN

D - Front Speakers

E - Rear Speakers

F -

Speakers

Out

G - USB Connector

Figure 2 Back Panel

See next page for brief description of features

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This is a brief description of all the audio connectors located on the back panel of the Aurilium sound processor. For an in-depth explanation of each audio connector, please refer to the Using the Hardware Controls section of this document.

A. Optical output jack for digital (S/PDIF) signal out B. Coax (RCA) output jack for digital (S/PDIF) signal out C. Line IN, standard stereo two-line jack (blue) D. Front speakers, standard stereo jack (lime green) E. Rear speakers, standard stereo jack (black) F. Center/LFE, standard stereo jack (orange) G. Standard B-type USB connector

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Vertical Position

2.2. Quick Installation Guide

Installing the Aurilium is very simple and can be done in three easy steps. However, if you need more information, please refer to the Detailed Installation Guide section following this section.

Step 1:

Attach the base to the desired location as shown in Figure 3, depending on how you wish to position the unit. Fasten the base to the Aurilium case with the included screw. Do not over tighten as this may cause damage to the case.

Horizontal Position

Fastening screw

Figure 3

Step 2:

Connect the USB cable (included) to the USB connector on the back of the Aurilium, and then attach the other end to the USB port of the PC. The USB port may be in the back or front of the PC as most new computers have USB ports in either location. Refer to the documentation of your computer to locate the USB port. Connect self-powered speakers to the audio jacks located on the back of the Aurilium. If you have more than two speakers, make sure you connect the correct speakers to the appropriate jacks.

You may have to use a USB hub if all the USB ports of your PC are being used. If you are not familiar with USB hubs, please refer to Appendix B, USB Hub Considerations of this users guide.

Step 3: Install the Philips Sound Agent 2 using the installation CD (included). Place the CD in the CD

drive and let Autorun launch the PSA2 Autolauncher installation panel. Click on the “Install Philips Sound Agent 2” button and follow the instructions on the screen.

If Autorun is disabled, go to the Start menu at the bottom of your screen and click on Run. Type the following in the Run window and click OK:

D:\autolauncher.exe (where D:\ is your CD drive designator letter).

Note: Not installing PSA2 will limit the Aurilium sound processor to stereo output only and its advanced features will be inoperative.

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