Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1Press (SOUND).

2Rotate the volume control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press (ENTER).

3Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting, then press (ENTER).

The setting is complete.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press M or m instead of the volume control dial.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details):

“z” indicates the default settings.

EQ3 parametric

To select an equalizer type: “Xplod,” “Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom” or “off” (z).

DSO

To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “off” (z). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

Balance

To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: “R10” – “0” (z) – “L10”

Fader

To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: “F10” – “0” (z) – “R10”

Subwoofer

To adjust the subwoofer volume: “+10” – “0” (z) – “–10”

(“– ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off” (z), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

AUX Level*

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 12).

Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” (z) – “–8 dB”

*When AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 Tune

“Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1Select a source, then press (SOUND).

2Rotate the volume control dial to select “EQ3 parametric” then press

(ENTER).

3Rotate the volume control dial to select “Custom” then press (SEEK) + up.

4Rotate the volume control dial to select “EQ3 Mode Tune” then press

(ENTER).

5Rotate the volume control dial to select the desired frequency range from “LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press

(ENTER).

6Rotate the volume control dial to select the center frequency you wish to adjust, then press (SEEK) + up.

Selectable frequency in each range: LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz

MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz

HI: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz

7Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the equalizer curve.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

8Press (ENTER).

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges.

9Press (SEEK) – down.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in step 4.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 7: press M or m instead of the volume

control dial: in steps 3, 6 and 9: press < or , instead of (SEEK) +/–.

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