10Adjusting the sound

Chapter 10

Adjusting the sound

Using the Sound menu

There are several optional sound settings you can make from the sound menu.

1Press SOUND MODE.

2Use / to choose the setting you want to adjust.

The current setting is shown for each option (in the order shown in step 3, with the defaults in bold) as you cycle through the display.

3Use / to adjust.

Make adjustments to the following settings:

Setting

What it does

Option(s)

MP3 EXP.1

Reproduce the comfortable

OFF

(2 channel

sound for compressed music

 

ON

source only)

(MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC).

 

 

 

 

BASS

Adjusts the amount of bass.

–4 to +4

 

 

 

TREBLE

Adjusts the amount of treble.

–4 to +4

 

 

 

ST. WIDE

Makes the stereo spread

OFF

(CX303 only)

appear wider than it really is.

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

VOICE. E.2

Enhances the dialog away

ON

(CX505/CX500

from the background sounds.

 

OFF

only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other settings.

5When you’re done, press ENTER to leave the Sound menu.

Tip

•You can store your current bass, treble as a preset. Simply hold ENTER for three seconds, then press ENTER again to confirm when USER shows in the display. You can now select this preset from the SFC menu (see Using the Sound Field Control below).

Using the Sound Field Control

Depending on the source you’re listening to, you may want to use the Sound Field Control to match the source you’re listening to.

•Press SFC repeatedly to select a mode. The options are as follows:

•ROCK – Live concert sound for rock music.

•POP – Live concert sound for pop music.

•DANCE – Good for music with lots of bass.

•CLASSIC – Large concert hall type sound.

•DRAMA – Good for movies with lots of dialog.

•ACTION – Good for movies with dynamic sound tracks.

•USER – See Tip above.

•OFF

Note

1 When turned on, the SFC mode will turn off.

2• When turned on, the SFC mode and Extra Power mode will turn off.

• For multichannel DVD disc only.

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CX303, XV-CX303, CX505, S-CX505, S-CX303 specifications

Pioneer has long been recognized as a leading name in audio technology, offering a range of tape receivers and CD players that have set benchmarks in sound quality and design. Among their noteworthy products, the CX500, S-CX500, XV-CX505, XV-CX500, and S-CX303 stand out due to their innovative features and robust construction.

The Pioneer CX500 is a versatile component designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality sound reproduction. It features a dual-clocking system that reduces jitter, ensuring a clean audio signal. The CX500's DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) delivers dynamic range and clarity, making it a popular choice for discerning listeners.

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