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10Adjusting the sound

Chapter 10

Adjusting the sound

Using the Sound menu

There are several optional sound settings you can make from the sound menu.

1Press SOUND MODE.

2Use / to choose the setting you want to adjust.

The current setting is shown for each option (in the order shown in step 3, with the defaults in bold) as you cycle through the display.

3Use / to adjust.

Make adjustments to the following settings:

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

MP3 EXP.1

Reproduce the comfortable

OFF

(2 channel

sound for compressed music

 

ON

source only)

(MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC).

 

 

 

 

BASS

Adjusts the amount of bass.

–4 to +4

 

 

 

TREBLE

Adjusts the amount of treble.

–4 to +4

 

 

 

ST. WIDE

Makes the stereo spread

OFF

(CX303 only)

appear wider than it really is.

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

VOICE. E.2

Enhances the dialog away

ON

(CX505/CX500

from the background sounds.

 

OFF

only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings.

5When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the Sound menu.

Tip

You can store your current bass, treble as a preset. Simply hold ENTER for three seconds, then press ENTER again to confirm when USER shows in the display. You can now select this preset from the SFC menu (see Using the Sound Field Control below).

Using the Sound Field Control

Depending on the source you’re listening to, you may want to use the Sound Field Control to match the source you’re listening to.

Press SFC repeatedly to select a mode. The options are as follows:

ROCK – Live concert sound for rock music.

POP – Live concert sound for pop music.

DANCE – Good for music with lots of bass.

CLASSIC – Large concert hall type sound.

DRAMA – Good for movies with lots of dialog.

ACTION – Good for movies with dynamic sound tracks.

USER – See Tip above.

OFF

Note

1 When turned on, the SFC mode will turn off.

2• When turned on, the SFC mode and Extra Power mode will turn off.

• For multichannel DVD disc only.

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Contents CX303 Ventilation Caution Operating EnvironmentFor Taiwan exclusively Information to UserThank you for buying this Pioneer product Initial Settings menu Adjusting the soundAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu USB playbackChecking what’s in the box Before you startBefore you start Chapter Loading the batteriesPlacing the subwoofer Before you start Range of the remote control unitAttaching the non-skid pads Removing the speaker grillesBefore you start Attaching the brackets Standard surround/Front surround setup Front surround modeFront surround setup Extra Power mode CX500 model onlyBefore you start Wall-mounting the speakers Connecting up Connecting up ChapterConnecting up To Main unitCX505/CX500 model only Connecting up Multichannel speaker connectionsHints on speaker placement External AM antenna Connecting the radio antennasConnecting external antennas Up either indoors or outdoors. Leave the AMExternal FM antenna Connecting to your TVConnecting using the component video output About progressive scan videoConnecting the power Congratulations! You’re done setting upControls and displays Chapter VolumeControls and displays AudioSound Remote controlControls and displays Display Controls and displays Display ReturnSleep MuteGetting started Chapter Using the on-screen displaysGetting started Playing discsDVD-Video disc menus Getting startedBasic playback controls Video CD/Super VCD PBC menusReducing AM reception noise Listening to the radioImproving FM stereo sound EnterDimming the display Getting started Memorizing stationsListening to other sources Home theater sound setup Setting up for surround soundSetting up for surround sound Chapter For Extra Power mode Setting up for surround soundSetting the channel levels Use the / buttons to adjust the speaker levels in turnHome theater sound Chapter Auto listening modeHome theater sound About the listening modesUsing the Front Surround mode Home theater sound Using Front SurroundListening with headphones Using the Extra Power modeScanning discs Frame advance/frame reverse Disc playback featuresDisc playback features Chapter Playing in slow motion Pauses the slideshow or audio press again to restart Disc playback featuresWhile the slideshow is running Select a view optionDuring playback, press Home Menu and select ‘Play Mode’ Using repeat playLooping a section of a disc Creating a program list Using random playUsing the OSD Select ‘Repeat’ then select a repeat play Option.1Clear Using PlaylistsUsing the front panel display Press PGM SHIFT+1Listening to playlists Switching subtitlesSearching a disc Clearing files from a playlistZooming the screen Switching camera anglesDisplaying disc information USB playback Chapter Using the USB interfaceUSB playback Basic playback controlsTo resume playback, press  play.1 USB playback Scanning filesBrowsing files with the Navigator Menu Displays the Navigator screen see belowSinging karaoke Singing karaokeSinging karaoke Chapter Changing the vocal mixUsing the Sound menu Adjusting the soundAdjusting the sound Chapter Using the Sound Field ControlMuting the sound Adjusting the sound Boosting the bass levelPress X.BOOM repeatedly to select a mode Audio Settings menu Audio Settings and Video Adjust menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuAudio Settings and Video Adjust menu Using the Initial Settings menu Initial Settings menuInitial Settings menu Chapter Video Output settingsOptions settings Initial Settings menuDisplay settings Registering a new passwordSetting/changing the Parental Lock About DivX VOD contentChanging your password Setting/changing the Country/Area codeUse / to select a speaker Playing DivX VOD contentSpeaker Distance Additional information Optional system settingsSystem Setup menu options in standby Additional information ChapterAdditional information Setting the sleep timerDisc/content format playback compatibility About DivX Disc compatibility tableAbout DVD+R/DVD+RW compatibility DivX video compatibilityAbout WMA Using and taking care of discsAbout MPEG-4 AAC DVD Video regionsInstallation and maintenance Screen sizes and disc formats Resetting the systemProblems with condensation Moving the system unitAdditional information Troubleshooting GeneralProblem Remedy DVD/CD/Video CD playerUSB connection WMA/MP3/MPEG-4 AAC/JPEG discsTuner Using the language code list Error MessagesLanguage Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Country/Area code letterAdditional information Specifications CX303 Speaker systemCX500 Speaker system AccessoriesCX505 Speaker system Surround speakersAdditional information Pioneer Corporation

CX303, XV-CX303, CX505, S-CX505, S-CX303 specifications

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