5. OPERATIONS

Operations (DXZ745MP)

English

Dolby Pro Logic II Menu Selection

About the Dolby Pro Logic II Mode

• Initial setting is [PL II OFF].

MUSIC mode

• Suitable for CDs and other stereo sources.

MATRIX mode

• Suitable for AM/FM radio sources.

MOVIE mode

• Suitable for DVD video movies.

VIRTUAL mode

Suitable for movies and other audio sources.

1.Press the [ADF] button to enter PLII mode.

2.Press the [a] or [d] button to select PLII. [MUSIC] [MATRIX] [MOVIE] [VIRTUAL] [PLII OFF]

3.Press the [ADF] button to return to the original mode.

Notes:

The PL II menu cannot be selected when [SP- SEL] has been used to set center speakers and rear (surround) speakers to [OFF].

Sound is produced from the center speaker only when either Dolby Pro Logic II mode, or DSF mode is set to ON (2-channel source playback).

DSF Setting

DSF(Digital Sound Field) makes it possible through sound simulation to enjoy the acoustic experience you would have in a concert hall or a live performance hall.

• Initial setting is [OFF].

1.Press the [ADF] button to enter DSF mode.

2.Press the [a] or [d] button to select DSF menu.

1 HALL: Large concert hall.

2 CHURCH: Charch with a vaulted ceiling.

3 STADIUM: Large stadium without roof or walls.

4 LIVE: Live performance hall, larger than a jazz club.

5 JAZZCLUB: Jazz club with a low ceiling.

6 THEATER: Movie or drama theater.

7 OFF: DSF off.

3.Press the [ADF] button to return to the original mode.

Setting parametric equalizer (P.EQ)

The parametric equalizer function allows you to adjust the frequency characteristics to suit the car.

The initial value provides the following settings for all speakers.

FREQ = 1kHz, Q =1, GAIN = 0dB

Some distortion may be heard if the [ROTARY] knob is turned rapidly.

1.Press and hold the [ADJ] button for 1 second or longer to enter adjust mode.

2.Press the [a] or [d] button to change to the [P.EQ E] display.

3.Press the [ENT] button to display the adjustment item.

Press the [a] or [d] button to select

[EFFECT], [SIGNAL], [SP-SEL], [BAND], [FREQ], [Q], [GAIN] or [SIGNAL].

EFFECT: P.EQ effect is turned on or off.

• Initial setting is [OFF]

SIGNAL: selects the adjustment signal.

SGNL P-NOIS: set when pink noise is to be used

SGNL MUSIC: set to use music signals

SP-SEL:selects the speakers whose P.EQ value is to be adjusted.

SP FRONT: front speaker

SP CENTER: center speaker

SP SURROUND: surround speaker

BAND: selects the frequency band (Band 1 to 3) to adjust.

FREQ: selects the frequency for bands 1 to 3.

The range of adjustments is from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Q: sets the Q curve.

Larger numbers produce a sharper Q characteristics curve while smaller numbers produce gentler characteristics. Adjustments are made in the range Q1 to Q20.

GAIN: adjusts the output level.

Adjustments are made in the range -12 dB to +12 dB.

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Clarion DVH940N Operations DXZ745MP, DSF Setting, Setting parametric equalizer P.EQ, Dolby Pro Logic II Menu Selection

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