Setting the Bass Type (CDA-9811 only)
This function allows for 3 different bass type settings. Select the one that appeals to you the most.
1 Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to set the bass type.
2 Press g or f within 15 seconds to select the desired type (1 through 3).
TYPE 1 will sound best if you have a subwoofer in your system. Use TYPE 2 or 3 if you are using small diameter speakers.
3 Press and hold CENTER f for at least 2 seconds to return to normal mode.
•Bass center frequency and bass band width previously set are replaced when selecting TYPE 1 through 3. When bass type is set to OFF, your previous settings are restored.
•Bass type is not selectable when connected to an external audio processor.
Adjusting the built-in Crossover (CDA-9811 only)
The High and Low Pass Filters on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal taste.
1 Press and hold T.CORR/X-OVER for at least 2 seconds.
HPF - <Press momentarily> → LPF* - <Press momentarily>
→normal mode - <Press and hold for 2 seconds> → HPF
*When the subwoofer output of this unit is turned off, LPF and phase are deactivated.
2 Press g or f to select the desired setting.
HPF (Setting the High Pass Filter):
FLAT (OFF) ↔ 80Hz ↔ 120Hz ↔160Hz
All frequencies above the selected cutoff are output.
LPF(Setting the Low Pass Filter):
FLAT (OFF) ↔ 80Hz ↔ 120Hz ↔160Hz
All frequencies below the selected cutoff are output. (Only available when using the subwoofer output from this unit.)
•If no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds, the setup menu returns to normal mode.
•These functions are inoperative when an external,
•The Bass and Treble controls effectiveness in modifying the sound, depends on their settings and where the HPF and LPF are set.
•Except when the HPF and LPF is turned OFF, the subwoofer is in monaural mode.
•When the subwoofer is set to OFF, LPF mode and change of phase does not work.
Equalizer Presets (CDA-9815/CDA-9813 only)
3 typical equalizer settings are preset at the factory for a variety of musical source material.
1 Press EQ and select the EQ mode.
2 Press either g or f.
With each press of the button, the equalizer mode will display the selected equalizer characteristic.
FLAT(OFF) → POPS → ROCK → NEWS → FLAT(OFF)
FLAT : Flat frequency
POPS : Emphasize midrange
ROCK : Emphasize lows and highs
NEWS : Boost midrange and suppress highs and lows
Selecting directly
Select the desired button (1 through 4).
[1]: | FLAT(OFF) | [3]: ROCK |
[2]: | POPS | [4]: NEWS |
3 Press EQ to return to normal mode.
•This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 13).
•EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.
•When you press DISP/B.OUT, you can switch the Level Indicator display to the EQ Adjustment display. For details, see "Changing the Audio Level Display Pattern" (page 7).
Adjusting and Storing the Equalizer Curve
You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste.
1 Press EQ to select the EQ mode.
2 Press and hold EQ for at least 2 seconds.
3 Press BAND/TEL. to select your desired frequency band.
BAND1 → BAND2 → BAND3 → BAND4 → BAND5 → BAND1
4 Press g or f to select your desired frequency.
Adjustable frequency bands: 20Hz to 20kHz(in 1/3 octave steps)
5 Turn the Rotary encoder to adjust the level.
6 Press SOURCE/POWER to select your desired band width (Q).
Adjustable band width: 1, 2, 3.
To store the adjusted curve
1)Press and hold any one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) into which you wish to store the adjusted curve for at least 2 seconds.
7 To set another channel, repeat steps 3 to 6.
8 After setting, press EQ to return to normal mode.
•The frequencies of adjacent bands cannot be adjusted within 4 steps.
•EQ mode is automatically canceled if no buttons are pressed within 15 seconds.
•This function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON (page 13).