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MP3
MP3 is an abbreviation for "MPEG Audio Layer 3". MPEG Audio is the compression standard for only the audio portion of image compression methods used for DVDs and Video CDs.
This manual sometimes specifies audio files that use this method.
For information on formats and the kinds of MP3 recorded discs that can be used, refer to the <Audio files> section under Help? (page 58).
WMA (Windows Media™ Audio)
WMA is the abbreviation for the Windows Media™ Audio system of audio compression encoding developed by Microsoft Corporation.
This manual sometimes specifies audio files that use this method.
For information on formats and the kinds of WMA recorded media that can be used, refer to the <Audio files> section under Help? (page 58).
Disc changer
These are either externally connected optional CD changers
Audio control
Controls volume at the rear when the Dual Zone function is in use.
SW L (Subwoofer volume)
Controls the volume of the subwoofer.
BAS F/MID F/TRE (Bass frequency/Middle frequency/Treble frequency)
Frequency (central frequency) for adjusting bass,
BAS Q/MID Q (Quality factor)
This function sets the adjustment slope of bass or
Level
1.0
1.5
2.0
Frequency
B EX (bass extended)
When it is set to ON, bass central frequency is extended by approximately 20% towards the bass range.
Level
ON
OFF
Frequency
HPF/HPR (High pass filter)
A high pass filter cuts out frequencies lower than the cutoff frequency.
When preamp output is used as a subwoofer, this function is used to cut out low frequencies from the output and produce only high frequencies. This function can be disabled by turning on the "THRU" setting.
This unit is equipped with two high pass filters, one in the front speaker (HPF) and one in the rear speaker (HPR).
LPF (Low pass filter)
A low pass filter cuts out frequencies higher than the cutoff frequency.
When preamp output is used as a subwoofer, this function is used to cut out high frequencies from the output and produce only low frequencies. This function can be disabled by turning on the "THRU" setting.
PHAS (Subwoofer phase)
Sets the phase of the subwoofer (positive phase or reverse phase).
Controls the differences in the volumes of each source. As a result, even when switching to a different source the volume of the sound you hear will be more or less the same.
AVOUT (AV out level)
Sets the signal level for audio output from the AV OUT terminal.
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