Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears.

2Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item.3Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

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

EQ3

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types.

DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer) 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.

LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1 (page 16)

BAL (Balance)

Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.

FAD (Fader)

Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers.

SUB (Subwoofer volume)

Adjusts the subwoofer volume.

AUX (AUX level)*2

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.

*1 When EQ3 is activated.

*2 When AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve— EQ3

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

1Select a source, then press the select button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”

2Rotate the control dial to select “CUSTOM.”3Press the select button repeatedly until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.4Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item.

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

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.

5Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

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