Kenwood KDC-U7056DAB DSP settings, Audio control, Manual equalizer control, Car type selection

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4. DSP settings

4-1. Audio control

You can adjust the audio control items.

1Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby (“STANDBY”).

Refer to <Source selection> (page 10).

2Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

3Select “Audio Control” using [Control] knob. For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How to select the item> (page 9).

4Select a audio control item using [Control] knob.

Display

Overview

“SubWoofer Level”

You can set subwoofer level.

 

 

“–15” — “0” — “+15”

“Preset Equalizer”[1][4]

Select from among preset equalizer curves

 

 

to set the sound quality.

 

 

“User”[2]/ “Natural”/ “Rock”/ “Pops”/

 

 

“Easy”/ “Top 40”/ “Jazz”/ “Powerful”/

 

 

“iPod”(During iPod source only)

“Manual Equalizer””[1][4]

Set the equalizer curve manually.

 

 

Refer to <4-2. Manual equalizer control>

 

 

(page 13).

“Pro Setup”

 

 

“DSP Set”[7]

Turn on/off the DSP function.

 

 

“Bypass”: Disables the DSP function.

 

 

“Through”: Enables the DSP function.

 

 

“Sound Realizer”

Virtually makes the sound more realistic

 

 

 

using the DSP.

 

 

 

“OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ “Level3”

 

 

“Sound Elevation”

Virtually raises the sound field using

 

 

 

the DSP.

 

 

 

“OFF”/ “Low”/ “Middle”/ “High”

 

“Volume offset”

Sets each source’s volume as a difference

 

 

 

from the basic volume.

 

 

 

“–8” — “0” (AUX: “–8”— “+8”)

 

“Rear Mute”[6]

Sets the Rear channel Mute.

 

 

 

“ON”/ “OFF”

 

“SubWoofer Mute”

Sets the Subwoofer Mute.

 

 

 

“ON”/ “OFF”

 

“Audio Preset”

You can register the values set the Audio

 

 

 

control items.

 

 

 

Refer to <4-10. DSP preset> (page

 

 

 

18), <4-11. DSP preset recall> (page

 

 

 

19).

“Bass Boost”[4]

Sets the Bass Boost level in 3 steps.

 

 

 

“OFF”/ “Level1”/ “Level2”/ “Level3”

“Loudness”[4]

Makes the sounds at high and low

 

 

 

frequencies louder.

 

 

 

“OFF”/ “Low”/ “High”

“Balance”

Adjusts left/right speaker balance.

 

 

 

“Left15” — “0” — “Right15”

“Fader”[6]

Adjusts front/rear speaker balance.

 

 

 

“Rear15” — “0” — “Front15”

(Colored text: Factory setting)

[1] You can select for each source.

[2] “User”: The Equalizer curve set in the section <4-2.

Manual equalizer control> (page 13) is recalled.

[3] This function is not effective for the Tuner and Digital

4-2. Manual equalizer control

You can adjust the equalizer curve manually.

1Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby (“STANDBY”).

Refer to <Source selection> (page 10).

2Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

3Select “Audio Control” > “Manual Equalizer” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How to select the item> (page 9).

4Select a equalizer control item using [Control] knob.

Display

Description

Range

“Gain”

Adjust the gain of each band.

-9 – 0 – +9 dB

“Q Factor”

Adjust Q of each band.

1.35/ 1.50/ 2.00

“Bass EXT”

Adjust the gain of lower

“OFF”/ “ON”

 

frequencies than 62.5 Hz to the

 

 

level equivalent to 62.5 Hz.

 

(Colored text: Factory setting)

When “Bass EXT” and “Q Factor” are selected, skip step 5.

5 Select a Band using [Control] knob.

“BAND1”; 62.5 Hz, “BAND2”; 100 Hz,

“BAND3”; 160 Hz, “BAND4”; 250 Hz,

“BAND5”; 400 Hz, “BAND6”; 630 Hz,

4-3. Car type selection

You can compensate the delay of the sound arrival time by selecting your environment from the car types.

1Press [SRC] to select a source other than Standby (“STANDBY”).

Refer to <Source selection> (page 10).

2Press [Control] knob.

Enters the Function setting mode.

3Select “Audio Control” > “Pro Setup” > “Car Type” using [Control] knob.

For how to use [Control] knob, refer to <3-3. How to select the item> (page 9).

4Select a car type using [Control] knob.

Display

Car type

“OFF”

Not compensating.

“Compact”

Compact car

“Full Size Car”

Full size car

“Wagon”

Station wagon

“Minivan”

Minivan

“SUV”

Sport-utility vehicle

“Minivan (Long)”

Long Minivan

Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

To set the delay time finely

“Car Type”[4]

“Speaker Setting”[4]

“X’Over”[4]

“DTA Settings”[4]

To get clear sound, set the sound environment according to the location and size of physically installed speakers with reference to the followings:

<4-3. Car type selection> (page 13) <4-4. Speaker setting> (page 14) <4-5. X’Over setting> (page 15) <4-6. Listening position setting> (page 16)

<4-7. Delay time control> (page 16) <4-8. Channel level fine adjustments> (page 17)

 

radio source.

[4]

Displayed only when “DSP Set” is set to ”Through”.

[5]

Audio file source only

[6]

Not displayed while using 3 way system.

[7]

Unable to change the setting while using 3 way system.

5Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer”

• When you selected “iPod” for “Preset Equalizer”, next select

“BAND7”;

1 kHz, “BAND8”; 1.6 kHz,

“BAND9”;

2.5 kHz, “BAND10”; 4 kHz,

“BAND11”; 6.3 kHz, “BAND12”; 10 kHz,

“BAND13”; 16kHz

6 Select a value using [Control] knob.

Exiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold [1/6].

When the “Manual Equalizer” item is not displayed

• This function is not available when “iPod” is selected for

•You can compensate the distances in more details by using <4-7. Delay time control> (page 16) function.

“Sound Enhancements”[4]

“Supreme”[5]

Turns ON/OFF the Supreme function.

 

Can be set while Audio file source of USB/

 

CD and iPod source.

 

“ON”/ “OFF”

“HIGHWAY-SOUND”

Compensates the low volume or bass

[3]

sound being lost by road noises to make

 

vocal sound clearer.

 

“OFF”/ “Low”/ “Middle”/ “High”

“Space Enhancer”[3]

Virtually enhances the sound space using

 

the DSP.

 

“OFF”/ “Small”/ “Medium”/ “Large”

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an equalizer curve. Select a desired equalizer curve using

[Control] knob from among 22 equalizer curves displayed

after you selected “iPod”.

“Preset Equalizer”.

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Contents Contents Important information Safety precautionBefore use Regulatory ComplianceAppendix TrademarksComponent names How to select the itemBasic operations PreparationsUSB terminal PowerVolume Auxiliary inputAudio control DSP settingsExiting from the Function setting mode Press and hold 1/6 Manual equalizer controlSelect a speaker type using Control knob Speaker settingX’Over setting Setting valueChannel level fine adjustments Listening position settingDelay time control Select a speaker using Control knob Speaker Display RangeDSP preset recall Resetting of DTA SettingsDSP preset Select YES using Control knobPlaying music Listen to the iPodModels of iPods/iPhones that can be connected to this unit Music searchDirect search Skip search ratio settingPlayback mode Skip searchSelect APP & iPod Mode using Control knob App & iPod mode settingPress SRC and select an iPod iPod source using Control knob Operation performed when APP & iPod Mode is set to onListening to the Pandora Pandora KDC-U7056DAB/ KDC-U7056BTRequirements Pandora Basic operationNew station registration PandoraBookmark registration Deletion of stationListening to the Aha Radio Aha RadioRequirements Aha Basic operationsSelect Initial Settings aha Source using Control knob Calling a number in the contentCanceling the call Select a aha source control method using Control knobListen to the CD/ Audio file Direct music search About the Audio fileAbout the discs used with this unit About the USB deviceAbout Kenwood Music Editor Light and Kenwood Music Control Handling discsListen to the tuner Station preset memoryRecall preset station Listening to the radioSelect Settings using Control knob Tuner settingDirect access tuning Exiting Direct access tuning modeExiting from the PTY mode Frequency step settingSelect Settings PTY Search using Control knob PTY Program TypeService list select Service preset memoryRecall preset service Listen to the Digital Radio KDC-U7056DABExiting from the Alphabet search mode Press and hold 1/6 Alphabet Search for serviceAnnouncement setup Listen to the Digital RadioExiting from the Replay mode Digital Radio settingDigital Radio initial settings ReplayAdjusting the Illumination color Display settingsInformation display setting Selecting a display typeSelecting a text display Display & Illumination setting Clock & date display type setting General settingsAdjusting the date Auxiliary input display settingInitial settings Registering a Bluetooth device Registering a BluetoothAbout the Bluetooth module Selecting the Bluetooth device you wish to connectBluetooth device registration test Display DescriptionCalling a number in the phone book Hands-free phoningReceiving a call Dialing a numberRegistering in the preset dial number list During a callClearing the disconnection message Press and hold Ú Voice ControlDisplay of phone number types categories Start speakingPress SRC to select a Bluetooth audio BT Audio source Bluetooth audioSelecting a Bluetooth audio source Before useDownloading the phone book Bluetooth settingsRegistering the PIN code Deleting the phone bookSelect Settings Detailed Settings using Control knob Switching between two connected cell-phonesBluetooth detail setting Displaying the firmware versionBasic operation of remote control Before using remote controlBasic opreation Operation/wiring error Troubleshooting guideSetting error Error messagesAha Messages

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