Philips PSC805 Aurilium User manual

PSC805 Aurilium™
5.1 Channel External Sound Processor
High definition 5.1 channel audio for PC or notebook by connecting one cable – simplicity in a complicated
world. Includes Intelligent Media Processing™ (IMP™) where the award winning Sound Agent 2™audio software
uses automatic jack detection to determine which speaker configuration is connected (e.g. 5.1 channel, stereo,
headphone), analyses the input signal to determine which source is being played, and automatically applies the
appropriate algorithm for optimal sound reproduction at all times.
Target Customers:
• Innovators:“Gadget Guys” who want no-fuss, high quality audio using the PC/notebook as
their main media source.They don’t want to have to take the cover off their PC.
• Notebook users wanting high definition audio with full control, and an easy solution for 5.1
channels
• 24 bit/96kHz audio hardware
• SoundAgent 2™– interactive visual sound control center
• No need to open your PC or uninstall old soundcards – just plug and play!
• USB powered – no additional power cable needed
•Digital out for DolbyTM and DTSTM pass thru
•DS3D, EAX and A3D support for ultimate 3D gaming
•Mic/Headphone/Line connectors
PSC 805
PSC 805

Specifications:
Technical Features:
- USB to S/PDIF Optical Out and RCA Coax Out
- USB 2.0 Compliant
- S/PDIF Optical Out and RCA Coax Out can transmit Linear PCM, AC-3 or DTS
- 24-bit High Definition data converters
- 7-Segment Graphical Display
- Front Panel Headphone output
- Front Panel Microphone input
- Rear Panel Line-In connection
- Large Multi-Function Encoder on Front Panel
- Easy access MUTE Button and MUTE Indicator on Front Panel
Philips PSC805 supports the following output formats:
- AC-3 over Optical and Coax connectors
- Dolby Pro Logic over Optical and Coax connectors
- DTS over Optical and Coax connectors
- PSC805 supports the following Windows(R) standard sampling Frequencies (Hz):
8000, 11025, 22050, 44100, 48000.
Audio Performance Specifications:
- Dynamic Range: >101dB (typical, -60dB input,A-weighted)
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio: >104dB (typical, A-weighted)
- THD: -80dB (typical, 997Hz 0dB source)
- Output: 2Vrms
- USB bus powered
Minimum System Requirements (PC):
- Windows 2000 / XP
- PIII 350Mhz
- 64MB RAM
- CD-ROM Drive
- 1 free USB port
- 25 MB Free hard disc space
Minimum System Requirements (Mac):
- Apple Macintosh G3, G4, iBook or PowerBook
- Mac OS 8.6, 9.2, OS X version 10.1 or later
- 64MB RAM
- CD-ROM Drive
- 1 free USB port
- Running on an Apple Macintosh, only limited functionality will be available
PSC805 Aurilium™
Specifications are subject to change without notice
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5.1 Channel External Sound Processor
PSC 805
PSC 805