User’s Guide DGX220 Speaker System with Philips Sound Agent 2™ NOTE: Please install Philips Sound Agent 2 software to utilize all the advanced features of the DGX220 Speaker System.
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Philips Sound Solutions Table Of Contents Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................. iii 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5 1.1. 2. Software Installation .............................................................................................. 6 2.1. 3. KEY FEATURES...........................................................................
Philips Sound Solutions 1. Introduction The Philips Sound Agent 2 (PSA2) is a computer graphical audio control center, designed to work with Philips DGX220 Bus Powered Speaker. The PSA2 utilizes the computing power of any compatible personal computer to enhance the quality of the audio that is played by PC resident audio players. PSA2 includes a full suite of studio quality audio DSP processor that adds features, depth and richness to all audio sources. 1.1.
Philips Sound Solutions 2. Software Installation IMPORTANT: • Plug the speaker system into available USB port • Install Philips Sound Agent 2 software from the Install CD. NOTE: To get all the advanced features of DGX220 Speaker System, Philips Sound Agent 2 must be installed on the PC. 2.1. Installation Procedure Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the Setup. Follow the directions on the screen to install Philips Sound Agent 2.
Philips Sound Solutions 3. The Philips Sound Agent 2 Interface Operation The following sections provide a detail description of the PSA2 features. 3.1. Launching the PSA2 DGX220 must be connected to the PC through the USB port. When DGX220 is not connected to the PC, PSA2 icon in the system tray will appear with the red void mark. See Figure 2. Sound Agent 2 icon Figure 2 To open the control panel, double click on the PSA2 icon in the System Tray (normally the lower right hand corner of the screen).
Philips Sound Solutions Close Button Resize Button Compact Control panel Visualization Control Panel Drop-down/Pull-up arrow Figure 4 The Visualization Control Panel provides a graphic representation of the advanced audio processing features of the PSA2. It also includes controls to enable the environmental effects. The Visualization Control Panel only appears in the expanded mode as a sliding cover for the Main Control Panel.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.2. Compact Control Panel The Compact Control Panel contains the following controls: Mute Button Resize Button Close Button Figure 5 Master Volume Master Volume controls the overall output level of the sound system. This volume control is synchronized with the volume control on the system tray (the yellow speaker icon). Mute This button toggles the sound on or off to attached speakers or headphones. It mutes the sound but does not stop the player.
Philips Sound Solutions QSizzle Toggles the QSizzle effect. When on, enhances the mid/high frequency range of a digitally compressed audio stream. The button label illuminates when QSizzle is enabled. QRumble Toggles the QRumble effect. When on, it enhances the low frequency range of the audio stream. The button label illuminates when QRumble is enabled. Normalize Toggles Normalization (automatic volume leveling) on or off. The button label illuminates when Normalization is enabled.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.3. Main Control Panel The Main Control Panel is in the center of the expanded mode, and it provides access to advanced settings for most PSA2 controls, which are grouped in five separate tabs. See Figure 6. If only the Compact Control Panel is visible, you must expand it by clicking on the Resize button on the right hand corner, next to the Close icon. See Figure 5.
Philips Sound Solutions QRumble QRumble is a powerful low frequency enhancement algorithm that helps to compensate for loss of bass that may result from compressed digital media such as MP3’s or WMA formats. QRumble responds in real time to the varying nature of the input signal, automatically adjusting itself accordingly. This is very different from the Equalizer, which is a static frequency processor. The Equalizer does not monitor the input signal or perform self-adjustment.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.3.2. Equalizer Tab The Equalizer (EQ) controls the frequency response of the system by increasing or decreasing the frequency response of ten independent frequency bands. This Equalizer works very much the same as the equalizers in high quality sound systems. Each slider controls the relative level of a band (range) of frequencies. The number listed above each slider column is the center frequency of the band controlled by that slider.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.3.3. Setup Tab Figure 8 Speaker Test Utility The Speaker Test Utility can be used for troubleshooting, in case no sound is coming out of the speakers when expecting to have sound. The test utility highlights each speaker that is being tested. Click either speaker to send the test sound to the corresponding speaker. See Figure 8. The Loop test button allows the test to repeat until the Stop button is pressed.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.3.4. Mixer Tab Mixer controls allow you to control playback sources. 3.3.4.1. Playback source controls You can individually mute or un-mute as many playback sources as you wish. Volume sliders set the playback level for each source. Balance sliders adjust the relative left and right output levels for each stereo source. Balance sliders should normally be left in the center, which is the default position. Right-click any of the balance sliders to center it.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.3.5. Presets Tab The Preset functions enable you to make snapshots of the state of all Philips Sound Agent 2 controls, so that you can conveniently reload the same settings at any time. Figure 10 The Preset system enables you to save the state of PSA2 controls once you have made adjustments to customize your listening experience, so you can recall settings for any source and playback environment.
Philips Sound Solutions Load Clicking on this button loads an existing preset. To load another preset, highlight it on the list and click the Load. Save When you load one of your presets and make changes to it, you can save it by clicking on the Save button. If you have selected one of the factory presets and made changes to it, you will have to save it under a different name. Sound Agent 2 will not overwrite factory presets, but you can overwrite your own unique presets.
Philips Sound Solutions 3.4. Visualization Control Panel The Visualization Control Panel provides a graphical representation of the environments and effects that are created by Sound Agent 2. It also contains two drop-down menus and the Reverb Intensity Slider. The drop-down menu on the right contains sixteen different reverb environmental effects to select. To select a reverb environment, the Reverb button located on the Compact Control Panel must be enabled.
Philips Sound Solutions 4. Uninstalling PSA2 If for any reason it becomes necessary to uninstall the PSA2 drivers, you can choose one of two available methods. You may go to the system control panel and launch the “Add/Remove Programs” utility. From the list of programs find PSA2 (or Philips Sound Agent 2) and click on it so it is highlighted. Click the “Change/Remove” button. Or, you may choose the uninstall program that comes with PSA2 program.
Philips Sound Solutions 5. Technical Support And Warranty Before calling the technical support number please make sure you have the following information available: • • • • Model number and date of purchase. Computer type, processor speed, and memory available. Computer operating system (IE; Windows® 2000, or XP). On-screen error information. 5.1. Internet Address: Technical support and driver: http://www.philips.com/support The web site for Europe is: http://www.philips.
Philips Sound Solutions 6. Appendix B, USB Hub Considerations 6.1. Introduction to USB Hub A hub is a USB device that uses one USB port for connection to a PC and typically provides four additional ports for connection to USB devices. The function is similar to an electrical plug expander or an extension cord with multiple receptacles. Some of the earlier computers have only two USB ports that are usually located on the backside of the computer.
Philips Sound Solutions 7. Appendix C, Troubleshooting 9 No Sound is coming out 1. Ensure the speaker system is plugged in. 2. Check the mute button to ensure it is deactivated. 3. Check the volume button and turn it up. 4. Click on default button on the PSA2 Compact Control Panel. 9 System Error Message When attempting to launch an audio player application, on a rare occasion you may see one of the following error messages depending on the operating system of the PC.
Philips Sound Solutions 9 No Audio When Playing Audio CD in the CD Drive The system CD ROM drive could be used to play audio CD’s. However, the Audio Digital Extraction feature of the PC should be enabled. Here are the steps to enable this feature: Windows 2000 1. Right click on “My Computer”. On Windows 2000 this icon on desktop. On Windows XP it is in the upper right portion of the Start menu. 2. Scroll down to “Properties” and click on it. 3. Click on “Hardware” tab. 4.
Philips Sound Solutions 9 CD Player Control in the mixer playback tab does not have any effects on the output when Playing Audio CD in the CD Drive Because the CD player sends the audio streams via the digital data lines, Windows treats this source like other digital audio sources such as MP3 files. Therefore, to control the volume and balance use the controls for “wave”.
