11, Adjusting the Volume, Reinforcing the Bass Sound

Adjusting the Volume

You can adjust the volume level only while the unit is turned on. The volume level can be adjusted in 32 steps (VOL MIN, VOL 01—VOL 30, and VOL MAX).

Turn VOLUME + / – clockwise (+) to increase the volume or counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

When using the remote control, press VOL + to increase the volume or press VOL – to decrease it.

For private listening

Connect a pair of headphones to the PHONES jack. No sound comes out of the speakers. Be sure to turn down the volume before connecting or putting on headphones.

DO NOT turn off (on standby) the unit with the volume set to an extremely high level; otherwise, a sudden blast of sound can damage your hearing, speakers and/or headphones when you turn on the unit or start playing any source next time. REMEMBER you cannot adjust the volume level while the unit is off (on standby).

To turn down the volume level temporarily

Press FADE MUTING on the remote control. The volume level gradually decreases to “VOL MIN.”

To restore the sound, press the button again.

Adjusting the Front Speaker Output Balance

If the sounds you hear from the front right and left speakers are unequal, you can adjust the speaker output balance.

Reinforcing the Bass Sound

You can select one of the 4 subwoofer levels. This function only affects the playback sound, but does not affect your recording. The subwoofer level can be adjusted in 4 steps— LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, LEVEL 3, and LEVEL 4 (MAX LEVEL).

Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL + / – clockwise (+) to increase the subwoofer level or counterclockwise (–) to decrease it.

When using the remote control, press

LEVEL SELECT until “LEVEL” appears.

•Press LEVEL + to increase the subwoofer level.

•Press LEVEL – to decrease the subwoofer level.

SUBWOOFER indicator flashes

when adjusting subwoofer level.