DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) ( or

)

Creates a more ambient sound field.

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

AUX Level*3 ( or )

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.”

This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.Fader & BalanceFront/Rear/Center ( )Adjusts the relative level.Right/Left/Center ( )Adjusts the sound balance.

*1 Hidden when EQ3 Parametric Preset is set to “off.” *2 When CD/USB/iPod source is activated.

*3 When AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve— EQ3 Parametric Tune“Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.Select “Custom” of EQ3 Parametric Preset.1Select a source, then press the multi way encoder.2Rotate the multi way encoder to select “EQ3 Parametric Tune,” then press it.3Setting the equalizer curve.•Frequency rangePush the multi way encoder left/right to select the “LOW,” “MID” or “HI.”•Center frequency & Bandwidth (Q)

Rotate the multi way encoder or press (MODE) to select the center frequency and Q.

You can control the width of the range of affected frequencies with this function. Selectable center frequency and Q settings in each range:

LOW: “60 Hz” (Q: “0.5,” “1.0,” “1.5,” or “2.0”)or 100 Hz (Q: “0.5,” “1.0,” “1.5,” or “2.0”)MID: “500 Hz” (Q: “0.75,” “1.0,” “1.25,” or“1.5”) or 1.0 kHz (Q: “0.75,” “1.0,” “1.25,” or “1.5”)HI: “10.0 kHz” (Q: 0.75” or “1.25”) or 12.5kHz (Q: 0.75” or “1.25”)

The higher range of Q you set, the more you can control a specific frequency for more precise sound adjustment.

dB

Q=1.0

1.5

2.0

2.0

1.5

1.0

Hz

•Volume levelPush the multi way encoder up/down to adjust the equalizer curve.The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

+10dB

0dB

-10dB

4Press the multi way encoder when you finish all equalizer settings.5Push (BACK).The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select “Initialize” and “Yes” in step 3.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

60Hz 100Hz

500Hz 1.0kHz

10.0kHz 12.5kHz

LOW

MID

HI

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