stupid computer question

gmorris
gmorris Posts: 1,179
edited July 2004 in Electronics
Please don't laugh at this one....

I'm playing around with this Windows Media Player thing, and have noticed a dilema.

On the WMP, there is a volume control. On the Master Volume control for the computer, there is "Master Volume" & "Wave". All 3 volume control can affect the volume.

So, my question? What is the best way to adjust the volume?

Also, the speakers DO NOT have their own volume control, they are passive.
Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2004
    I always leave the wav full blast and adjust by the volume control... its all relative.. doesnt matter which you use
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Well, I went into the Properties for the Master Volume, and turned off Wave & Synth. Now, it just says Master Volume, but I still have the volume control on the Windows Media Player.

    Strange.
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited July 2004
    all that does is turn off the view.. its still there.. you just cant adjust it..
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited July 2004
    Right. Out of sight, out of mind....

    I've found that a very low Master Volume setting is best. Then using the volume on the Media Playa, that gives a very fine adjustment.

    Conversely, setting the Master Volume very high, then trying to use the WMP volume results in blasting the sound no matter how careful I try to be with the control.

    I guess I have to stick with a low Master Volume level.
    Bob Mayo, on the keyboards. Bob Mayo.
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  • Steve@3dai
    Steve@3dai Posts: 983
    edited July 2004
    Heh, it's even going to get more complex, as you will be able to adjust volume per application in the new "Longhorn" Windows.

    I find that out of the 7 notches, I put them on the 6th or 5th, and then adjust the media player accordingly.
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    Arcam AVR-200
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