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Written by Terry Cameron
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Monday, 22 June 2009 18:14 |
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Use this guide to get the most out of your Logitech Z5500 speakers!
Please be aware that some of these hacks can damage your speakers if used improperly! 1. Activating the second skin
Basically
this changes the level display for the volume control to a "stepped"
type display instead of the default "bar" display. It also changes the
color of the LED when in standby mode from red to purple... how cool is
that?
To toggle between the first and second skins, first set
the unit to standby mode, then press Input + Effect + Settings + Mute
simultaneously for 6 seconds. Once you see the LED flash for 2 seconds.
2. Enable equalized volume between Digital and Analog sources
By
default analog signals are lower in volume compared to optical and
coaxial signals. If you want to boost the analog signal to make it
sound as loud as the digital volume do the following: While in 6
Channel Direct mode, hold down the mute button and start rotating the
volume knob while keeping the mute button down. Note that the display
should now show the volume "offset" values.
3. Displaying firmware version and resetting to factory settings
Set
the unit to standby mode then press Input + Settings simultaneously for
6 seconds. This will display the firmware version for a few seconds and
will also reset the settings to their original factory values.
4. Displaying the digital stream type/mode
Set
the unit to standby mode then press Input + Effect simultaneously for 6
seconds. This will put the Control Center in "Diagnostic Mode". Now
everytime the Z-5500 is fed a digital stream (DTS, DD, etc.), it will
display the stream information (format, bitrate, etc.) for 5 seconds in
place of the DD or DTS logo before returning to the standard display.
5. Boost Mode for audio recorded in low volume.
This
setting can be dangerous if used with a digital connection or perfect
loudness in videos and songs. (can void your warranty if you blow your
sub/amp/speakers) Turn the volume all the way up, then keep turning the volume up and than you will see boost levels appear 1-2-3.
6. Max Boost
Go to boost 11, hold your mute button and keep on turning and you will see boost 22.
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