Graphic Equalizer Adjustments
The graphic equalizer allows you to modify the sound using 31 bands each for the front (left and right), rear (left and right) and centre speakers. An additional 10 bands are available for the subwoofer. This allows you to customize the sound to suit your taste.
1 Check that the Defeat mode is off (page 12).
2 Press and hold TA/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP screen is displayed.
3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP, then press the joystick right.
The AP SETUP screen is displayed.
4 Press the joystick up or down to select
5 Press the joystick left or right to select L/R or L+R.
L/R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and right channels.
L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right channels.
When parametric EQ is adjusted, this setting will be turned off.
6 Press the joystick up or down to select
7 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired channel, then press the joystick right.
8 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired frequency.
9 Press the joystick left or right to adjust the level of the desired frequency.
Adjustable level: -9 to +9
To adjust other frequencies, repeat steps 8 and 9. To adjust other channels, repeat steps 7 and 9.
10 Press TA/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen.
•When the speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, the graphic equalizer for that speaker cannot be set. Refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 32).
•Check the playable frequency ranges of the connected speakers before making the equalizer adjustments. If the speaker’s playable frequency range is 55 Hz to 30 kHz, for example, adjusting the 40 Hz or 20 Hz band has no effect. Additionally, you may overload and damage the speakers.
•When graphic EQ is adjusted, the adjustment for parametric EQ becomes ineffective.
Parametric Equalizer Adjustments
The frequency bands of the graphic equalizer are fixed. This makes it very difficult to correct for undesired peaks and dips at specific frequencies. The parametric equalizer’s centre frequency can be tuned to these specific frequencies. Then, the bandwidth (Q) and level are
1 Check that Defeat mode is off (page 12).
2 Press and hold TA/RTN/SETUP for at least 2 seconds.
The SETUP screen is displayed.
3 Press the joystick up or down to select AP SETUP, then press the joystick right.
The AP SETUP screen is displayed.
4 Press the joystick up or down to select
5 Press the joystick left or right to select L/R or L+R.
L/R: Different adjustment values can be set for the left and right channels.
L+R: Sets the same adjustment values for the left and right channels.
When graphic EQ is adjusted, this setting will be turned off.
6 Press the joystick up or down to select
7 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired channel, then press the joystick right.
8 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired band, then press the joystick right.
9 Press the joystick up or down to select the desired item, then press the joystick left or right to adjust the desired mode.
To adjust other bands, repeat steps 8 and 9.
To adjust other channels, repeat steps 7 and 9.
FREQUENCY: Selects the frequency.
LEVEL: Adjusts the level.
Adjustable level:
Q:Adjust the bandwidth.
Adjustable bandwidth: 0.5/1/2/3/4/5
10 Press TA/RTN/SETUP to return to the previous screen.
•When the speaker is set to the “OFF” mode, the parametric equalizer for that speaker cannot be set. Refer to “Setting the Speakers” (page 32).
•It is not possible to adjust the frequencies of adjacent bands within 7 steps.
•Check the playable frequency ranges of the connected speakers before making the equalizer adjustments. If the speaker’s playable frequency range is 55 Hz to 30 kHz, for example, adjusting the 40 Hz or 20 Hz band has no effect. Additionally, you may overload and damage the speakers.
•When the parametric EQ is adjusted, the adjustment for graphic EQ becomes ineffective.
