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Sound Settings and Setup MenuChanging the sound settings

Adjusting the sound

characteristics

1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until the
desired menu item appears, then
press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine
Advanced Sound Engine, Sony’s new sound
engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with
digital signal processing. Advanced Sound
Engine contains the following features: EQ7,
Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass
Enhancer.

Selecting the sound quality

— EQ7 Preset

You can select an equalizer curve from 7
equalizer curves (“XPLOD,” “VOCAL,”
“EDGE,” “CRUISE,” “SPACE,” “GRAVITY,”
“CUSTOM” or “OFF”).
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until “EQ7
PRESET” appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial until the
desired equalizer curve appears, then
press it.
4Press (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF” in
step 3.
Tip
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for
each source.
EQ7 PRESET (page27)
EQ7 SETTING (page28)
POSITION
SET POSITION (Listening Position setting)
(page28)
ADJ POSITION*1 (Listening Position
adjustment) (page29)
SET SW POS*1 (Subwoofer Position setting)
(page28)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15” –
“CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” –
“CENTER” – “REAR-15.”
DM+ (page29)
RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page29)
SW LEVEL (Subwoofer Level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: “+10dB” –
“0dB” – “–10dB.”
(“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting.)
AUX VOL*2 (AUX Volume level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: “+18dB” – “0dB” –
“– 8dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
BTA VOL*3 (Bluetooth Audio Volume Level)
(page26)
*1 Hidden when “SET POSITION” is set to “OFF.”
*2 When AUX source is activated (page3 0).
*3 When Bluetooth audio source is activated
(page26).