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Philips PC Soundcard 4 Channel Retail Version PSC604 Pushing the limits of sound Awesome 3-dimensional sound The Dynamic Edge 4-channel multimedia soundcard transfers all your stereo CDs, MP3s and games into four awesome channels using QMSS™ technology Your computer never sounded so good • Enjoy PC ...
Philips PC Soundcard 4 Channel Retail Version PSC604 Pushing the limits of sound Awesome 3-dimensional sound The Dynamic Edge 4-channel multimedia soundcard transfers all your stereo CDs, MP3s and games into four awesome channels using QMSS™ technology Your computer never sounded so good • Enjoy PC ...
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...02-12 Version: 2.0.3 12 NC: 9306 000 00050 UPC: 0 37849 92895 0 © 2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All Rights reserved. PC Soundcard 4 Channel Retail Version Specifications Sound • Sound Enhancement: Auto Volume Leveller, Balance, EQ by automatically ...• Included Accessories: Installation CD Software • Music Match Jukebox: Music Match Jukebox • Philips Sound Agent 2 PSC604/17 System Requirements • CD-ROM drive • Compatible Soundcards: General MIDI, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, Microsoft DirectSound, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, PCI 2.1, MPU-401 UART...
...02-12 Version: 2.0.3 12 NC: 9306 000 00050 UPC: 0 37849 92895 0 © 2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All Rights reserved. PC Soundcard 4 Channel Retail Version Specifications Sound • Sound Enhancement: Auto Volume Leveller, Balance, EQ by automatically ...• Included Accessories: Installation CD Software • Music Match Jukebox: Music Match Jukebox • Philips Sound Agent 2 PSC604/17 System Requirements • CD-ROM drive • Compatible Soundcards: General MIDI, EAX 1.0, EAX 2.0, Microsoft DirectSound, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, PCI 2.1, MPU-401 UART...
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...Software. IF THE SOFTWARE IS PACKAGED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. 2002 All rights reserved. Changes of the agreement No changes of a duly signed addition to it . SINCE ...the written consent of 'sHertogenbosch, the Netherlands. © Philips Consumer Electronics B.V., 1999-2002, Eindhoven, The Netherlands V-1 991214 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide ii TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PHILIPS MAKES NO FURTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED SUCH...
...Software. IF THE SOFTWARE IS PACKAGED WITH ANOTHER PRODUCT, YOU MAY RETURN THE ENTIRE UNUSED PRODUCT FOR A FULL REFUND. KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V. 2002 All rights reserved. Changes of the agreement No changes of a duly signed addition to it . SINCE ...the written consent of 'sHertogenbosch, the Netherlands. © Philips Consumer Electronics B.V., 1999-2002, Eindhoven, The Netherlands V-1 991214 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide ii TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, PHILIPS MAKES NO FURTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIED SUCH...
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... Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. DirectX™ and DirectSound™ are the property of their respective owners. Philips Sound Solutions Philips Dynamic Edge™ 4.1 Channel PCI Soundcard © Copyright 2002 Dynamic Edge™ is a trademark of Philips Sound Solutions. In the United States and other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dynamic Edge™...
... Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. DirectX™ and DirectSound™ are the property of their respective owners. Philips Sound Solutions Philips Dynamic Edge™ 4.1 Channel PCI Soundcard © Copyright 2002 Dynamic Edge™ is a trademark of Philips Sound Solutions. In the United States and other trademarks are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Dynamic Edge™...
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... the Package 8 2. Mute...16 3.2.3. QSizzle...19 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 2 Basic interface operation 15 3.2. Default ...17 3.2.6. Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and Drivers 11 2.2. Close ...16 3.2.5. Reverb ...17 3.2.8. Main Control Panel 19 3.3.1. Disabling the Integrated Sound 10 2.1.3. Installing the New Soundcard 12 2.2.1. Using The Philips Sound Agent 2 (PSA2 15 3.1. Master Volume 16 3.2.2. KEY...
... the Package 8 2. Mute...16 3.2.3. QSizzle...19 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 2 Basic interface operation 15 3.2. Default ...17 3.2.6. Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and Drivers 11 2.2. Close ...16 3.2.5. Reverb ...17 3.2.8. Main Control Panel 19 3.3.1. Disabling the Integrated Sound 10 2.1.3. Installing the New Soundcard 12 2.2.1. Using The Philips Sound Agent 2 (PSA2 15 3.1. Master Volume 16 3.2.2. KEY...
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... ...28 3.4. Visualization Panel 29 4. QRumble 20 3.3.2.3. Stereo Speakers 22 3.3.4.3. Playback source controls 24 3.3.5.2. Save As...27 3.3.6.4. Technical Support And Warranty 31 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 3 Philips Sound Solutions 3.3.2.2. Headphones 22 3.3.4.2. Recording Source Control 25 3.3.5.3. Equalizer Tab...21 3.3.4. Setup Tab ...21 3.3.4.1. Center Slider 23 3.3.4.8. Balance Slider 23 3.3.4.10. Advanced Tab 26...
... ...28 3.4. Visualization Panel 29 4. QRumble 20 3.3.2.3. Stereo Speakers 22 3.3.4.3. Playback source controls 24 3.3.5.2. Save As...27 3.3.6.4. Technical Support And Warranty 31 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 3 Philips Sound Solutions 3.3.2.2. Headphones 22 3.3.4.2. Recording Source Control 25 3.3.5.3. Equalizer Tab...21 3.3.4. Setup Tab ...21 3.3.4.1. Center Slider 23 3.3.4.8. Balance Slider 23 3.3.4.10. Advanced Tab 26...
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Technical Support Information 31 5.3. Warranty Statement 32 6. Ideal Listening Scenario (Speakers 34 6.2. Appendix B 36 Uninstalling the Old Drivers and the Soundcard 36 8. Appendix A 34 6.1. Appendix C 37 Disabling the Integrated Sound 37 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 4 Internet Address: ...31 5.2. Useful Tips For Speaker set-up, And More 34 6.1.1. Balance the Speakers and Headphones 34 7. Ideal Listening Scenario (Headphones 34 6.2.1. Avoid Reflective Surfaces (Speakers 34 6.2.2. Philips Sound Solutions 5.1.
Technical Support Information 31 5.3. Warranty Statement 32 6. Ideal Listening Scenario (Speakers 34 6.2. Appendix B 36 Uninstalling the Old Drivers and the Soundcard 36 8. Appendix A 34 6.1. Appendix C 37 Disabling the Integrated Sound 37 Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 4 Internet Address: ...31 5.2. Useful Tips For Speaker set-up, And More 34 6.1.1. Balance the Speakers and Headphones 34 7. Ideal Listening Scenario (Headphones 34 6.2.1. Avoid Reflective Surfaces (Speakers 34 6.2.2. Philips Sound Solutions 5.1.
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...sound from their PCs. All controls, effects, and enhancements are bundled into a sonic powerhouse! Your next generation Philips Dynamic Edge 4.1 soundcard offers advanced features for awesome gaming, immersive DVD movie soundtracks, and supercharged CD audio and MP3 reproduction that ...The Sound Agent 2 user interface is audio centric, naturally intuitive, and enjoyable to higher fidelity! The new Philips Sound Agent 2 includes a full suite of the Philips Dynamic Edge 4.1 Soundcard! Philips Sound Solutions 1. We know that is a simple yet elegant design for headphone, 2, or 4 channel ...
...sound from their PCs. All controls, effects, and enhancements are bundled into a sonic powerhouse! Your next generation Philips Dynamic Edge 4.1 soundcard offers advanced features for awesome gaming, immersive DVD movie soundtracks, and supercharged CD audio and MP3 reproduction that ...The Sound Agent 2 user interface is audio centric, naturally intuitive, and enjoyable to higher fidelity! The new Philips Sound Agent 2 includes a full suite of the Philips Dynamic Edge 4.1 Soundcard! Philips Sound Solutions 1. We know that is a simple yet elegant design for headphone, 2, or 4 channel ...
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.... • Normalization * smoothes out the volume differences within audio files and reduces the volume variation within all your games, music, and movies - Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 6 automatically. • Two Industry standard digital input (S/PDIF In) connectors allows for connection to digital audio outputs for capture, playback, recording, or monitoring... digital speakers or external Dolby Digital™ or DTS™ decoders. • Professional style 10-Band Equalizer * for precise sound tailoring of all audio sources - Philips Sound Solutions 1.1.
.... • Normalization * smoothes out the volume differences within audio files and reduces the volume variation within all your games, music, and movies - Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 6 automatically. • Two Industry standard digital input (S/PDIF In) connectors allows for connection to digital audio outputs for capture, playback, recording, or monitoring... digital speakers or external Dolby Digital™ or DTS™ decoders. • Professional style 10-Band Equalizer * for precise sound tailoring of all audio sources - Philips Sound Solutions 1.1.
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One open PCI slot - 800 X 600 Screen resolution (1024 X 780 recommended) - Headphones, or amplified speakers - 35 MB of available hard drive space - One CD ROM Drive - Please Note: Each operating system has its own minimum requirements that should be observed. Philips Sound Solutions 1.2. In addition various games and DVD software applications may require higher limits than listed above. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 7 Minimum System Requirements - 233 MHz CPU - 32 MB RAM - Windows® 98SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP.
One open PCI slot - 800 X 600 Screen resolution (1024 X 780 recommended) - Headphones, or amplified speakers - 35 MB of available hard drive space - One CD ROM Drive - Please Note: Each operating system has its own minimum requirements that should be observed. Philips Sound Solutions 1.2. In addition various games and DVD software applications may require higher limits than listed above. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 7 Minimum System Requirements - 233 MHz CPU - 32 MB RAM - Windows® 98SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, and Windows® XP.
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Philips Sound Solutions 1.3. What Is Included In the Package You will find the following items in your Dynamic Edge package: The Dynamic Edge Soundcard The Dynamic Edge installation CD The Dynamic Edge User's Guide (on the installation CD) Quick Start Guide (QSG) Analog audio cable to connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to soundcard Bundled applications (on the installation CD) Warranty card (Europe only) Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 8
Philips Sound Solutions 1.3. What Is Included In the Package You will find the following items in your Dynamic Edge package: The Dynamic Edge Soundcard The Dynamic Edge installation CD The Dynamic Edge User's Guide (on the installation CD) Quick Start Guide (QSG) Analog audio cable to connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to soundcard Bundled applications (on the installation CD) Warranty card (Europe only) Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 8
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...the appropriate section to install your computer hardware before starting the installation of this document. Therefore, you need to determine if your soundcard installation. 2.1. Once you know your PC has integrated sound system skip to Disabling the Integrated Sound section of this manual is ...determine the type of this manual. If your PC sound system. Note: Computers come in your Philips Dynamic Edge soundcard is very important and failure to Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and Drivers section of your PC does not have one active sound system. This is easy. ...
...the appropriate section to install your computer hardware before starting the installation of this document. Therefore, you need to determine if your soundcard installation. 2.1. Once you know your PC has integrated sound system skip to Disabling the Integrated Sound section of this manual is ...determine the type of this manual. If your PC sound system. Note: Computers come in your Philips Dynamic Edge soundcard is very important and failure to Uninstalling the Old Soundcard and Drivers section of your PC does not have one active sound system. This is easy. ...
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...connectors are similar to activate the BIOS utility. Refer to enter the system BIOS utility. Figure 2 2.1.2. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 10 If the sound system is integrated on -board audio) you will have to your system may not ...back of your BIOS, or your system documentation on a bracket. Disabling the Integrated Sound To disable your computer in Soundcard Figure 1 Look for the connectors are not on how to the addon card, but they are shown in Figure ...area of on -board audio please refer to your Dynamic Edge end bracket). Philips Sound Solutions 2.1.1.
...connectors are similar to activate the BIOS utility. Refer to enter the system BIOS utility. Figure 2 2.1.2. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 10 If the sound system is integrated on -board audio) you will have to your system may not ...back of your BIOS, or your system documentation on a bracket. Disabling the Integrated Sound To disable your computer in Soundcard Figure 1 Look for the connectors are not on how to the addon card, but they are shown in Figure ...area of on -board audio please refer to your Dynamic Edge end bracket). Philips Sound Solutions 2.1.1.
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...installation to remove the old card (Figure 3). • Unscrew the soundcard and save the screw for any non-painted surface of your computer chassis before you take the old soundcard out of your system. Follow these steps to discharge static electricity. You... should remove the drivers before you remove the old audio drivers, turn off your Dynamic Edge soundcard not working properly. CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR SOUNDCARD To Prevent Damage: 1. Philips...
...installation to remove the old card (Figure 3). • Unscrew the soundcard and save the screw for any non-painted surface of your computer chassis before you take the old soundcard out of your system. Follow these steps to discharge static electricity. You... should remove the drivers before you remove the old audio drivers, turn off your Dynamic Edge soundcard not working properly. CAUTION: STATIC ELECTRICITY CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR SOUNDCARD To Prevent Damage: 1. Philips...
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... connected to any one of the computer chassis. You can be used as the sound source. There are also two digital input lines (S/PDIF IN). Philips Sound Solutions Figure 4 2.2. You can connect the analog lines from the anti-static bag. • Align your CD player has an S/PDIF output line, it... the digital outputs of a CD ROM player to the frame of these steps to install the Dynamic Edge card (Figure 4). • Remove the Dynamic Edge Soundcard from CD ROM or DVD ROM drive to the computer. Put the cover back on top edge of these inputs.
... connected to any one of the computer chassis. You can be used as the sound source. There are also two digital input lines (S/PDIF IN). Philips Sound Solutions Figure 4 2.2. You can connect the analog lines from the anti-static bag. • Align your CD player has an S/PDIF output line, it... the digital outputs of a CD ROM player to the frame of these steps to install the Dynamic Edge card (Figure 4). • Remove the Dynamic Edge Soundcard from CD ROM or DVD ROM drive to the computer. Put the cover back on top edge of these inputs.
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Soundcard External Connection There are five jacks and one large D-connector (Game/Midi port) on the back of the bracket. Philips Sound Solutions 2.2.1. A microphone can be connected to light blue 3.5mm stereo jack at the bottom of your speakers to the pink 3.5mm mono jack.... An analog or digital joystick and/or MIDI devices can be connected to the soundcard on the end bracket (see ...
Soundcard External Connection There are five jacks and one large D-connector (Game/Midi port) on the back of the bracket. Philips Sound Solutions 2.2.1. A microphone can be connected to light blue 3.5mm stereo jack at the bottom of your speakers to the pink 3.5mm mono jack.... An analog or digital joystick and/or MIDI devices can be connected to the soundcard on the end bracket (see ...
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Click on the "Install Philips Soundcard Drivers" button and follow the above direction to bring up the launcher panel. After the PC reboots, the Sound Agent icon will detect the CD ... or follow the directions on the Windows Start menu, and select Run. Software Installation During the boot process, your operating system will detect the new soundcard and will ask you want to restart your screen. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide Figure 7 14 Philips Sound Solutions 2.3.
Click on the "Install Philips Soundcard Drivers" button and follow the above direction to bring up the launcher panel. After the PC reboots, the Sound Agent icon will detect the CD ... or follow the directions on the Windows Start menu, and select Run. Software Installation During the boot process, your operating system will detect the new soundcard and will ask you want to restart your screen. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide Figure 7 14 Philips Sound Solutions 2.3.
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... settings, you enable or disable all of this panel is the visual audio interface for the Dynamic Edge soundcard. 3.1. Philips Sound Solutions 3. Go to the Main Control Panel using the Resize button. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 15 The compact control Panel contains top-level controls, which allow you need to expand...
... settings, you enable or disable all of this panel is the visual audio interface for the Dynamic Edge soundcard. 3.1. Philips Sound Solutions 3. Go to the Main Control Panel using the Resize button. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 15 The compact control Panel contains top-level controls, which allow you need to expand...
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Philips Sound Solutions The Main Control Panel is covered by the Visualization Panel, which are grouped in the expanded mode as a sliding...Toggles all sound on the pull down arrow Figure 10 The Visualization Panel provides a graphic representation for more advanced options). 3.2.4. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 16 To uncover the Main Control Panel, click on or off. 3.2.3. Details of the Dynamic Edge. Resize Resize Toggles between the ... mode, and is in the center of the panel. Master Volume Master Volume controls the overall output level of the soundcard. 3.2.2.
Philips Sound Solutions The Main Control Panel is covered by the Visualization Panel, which are grouped in the expanded mode as a sliding...Toggles all sound on the pull down arrow Figure 10 The Visualization Panel provides a graphic representation for more advanced options). 3.2.4. Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 16 To uncover the Main Control Panel, click on or off. 3.2.3. Details of the Dynamic Edge. Resize Resize Toggles between the ... mode, and is in the center of the panel. Master Volume Master Volume controls the overall output level of the soundcard. 3.2.2.
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Philips Sound Solutions 3.2.5. Default Pushing the Default button resets all features of Reverb is in the Visualization panel. Record sliders remain as the environment changes. Environmental ... level of the PSA2 interface. 3.2.7. QRumble Turn on or off the QRumble effect. Normalize Toggles Normalization (automatic volume leveling) on or off . Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 17 It contains detailed descriptions of all controls to 3D remixing feature. The button label lights up when Normalization is enabled. 3.2.10. The...
Philips Sound Solutions 3.2.5. Default Pushing the Default button resets all features of Reverb is in the Visualization panel. Record sliders remain as the environment changes. Environmental ... level of the PSA2 interface. 3.2.7. QRumble Turn on or off the QRumble effect. Normalize Toggles Normalization (automatic volume leveling) on or off . Dynamic Edge™ Soundcard User's Guide 17 It contains detailed descriptions of all controls to 3D remixing feature. The button label lights up when Normalization is enabled. 3.2.10. The...