External Audio Processor Operation (Optional)

A compatible, external audio processor is operable from this unit when connected. Some audio processors may require a wired controller. The explanations below use the PXA-H700/PXA-H701 as an example.

Refer to the operating instructions of the audio processor for more details.

The adjustments or settings performed on the connected audio processor cannot be operated properly from this unit.

The setting “Setting the Speakers”, “Setting Bass Sound Control”, and “Graphic Equalizer Adjustments” are not available if the MRA- D550 is connected. Additionally, if the MRA-F350 is connected, the following setting “Setting the MX mode” is not available. Also, the setting content differs between the PXA-H700 and PXA-H701.

This unit cannot be connected to the PXA-H510 and PXA-H900.

To display the Audio processor Setup Menu screen:

Your vehicle must be parked with the ignition key in the ACC or ON position. To do this, follow the procedure below.

1Bring your vehicle to a complete stop at a safe location. Engage the parking brake.

2Keep pushing the foot brake and release the parking brake once then engage it again.

3When the parking brake is engaged for the second time, release the foot brake.

For automatic transmission vehicles, place the transmission lever in the Park position.

Now, the locking system for the Audio processor mode operation has been released. Engaging the parking brake can reactivate the Audio processor Setup Menu, as long as the car’s ignition has not been turned off. It is not necessary to repeat the above procedure (1 through 3) of “To display the Audio processor mode screen.”

Each time the ignition is turned OFF, perform the procedure of “To display the Audio processor mode screen.”

Adjustment Procedure for Dolby Surround

Make the adjustments described below in order to reproduce Dolby Digital and DTS sound with greater accuracy.

Adjustment procedure

1

Speaker Setup (page 82)

 

(Turning the speakers to be used on and off and

 

setting their response)

2

Adjusting the speaker levels (page 82)

 

(Adjusting the signal output level to the various

 

speakers)

3

Mixing bass sound to the rear channel

(page 81)

 

(Achieving smooth sound in the rear seat by mixing

 

the front audio signals with the rear speaker signals)

4

Adjusting the acoustic image (page 81)

(Adjusting the acoustic image to achieve a sound as

 

if the center speaker were directly in front of the

 

listener)

5

Achieving powerful high volume sound

(page 81)

 

(Achieving energetic sound with even greater power,

 

like the sound in a movie theater)

6

Adjusting the DVD Level (page 82)

 

(Adjust the volume (signal level) in the Dolby Digital,

 

Pro Logic II, DTS and PCM modes.)

7

Storing Settings in the Memory (page 82)

(Storing all the settings and adjustments made on the

INA-W910 (not only the above settings/adjusts) in the memory)

In case of combining the Automatic adjustments, etc.

We recommend to make the Automatic adjustments before the Dolby Surround adjustments.

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