Adjusting the sound

Slight adjustments to the system can enhance your sound enjoyment.

Adjusting the

subwoofer

SA-VE505/VE502

ON/STANDBY

LEVEL

MODE

 

 

MOVIE MUSIC

MIN MAX

LEVEL MODE

1 Set MODE according to the program source as follows:

 

Source

MODE

 

DVD, LD, video cassette

MOVIE

 

or other video source

 

 

 

 

 

MD, CD, cassette tape

MUSIC

 

or other audio source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to suit the program source.

Notes

•Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such distortion occurs, turn off those functions.

•To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the subwoofer volume too high.

•To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer, connect the system using “Hookup B” (see page 5).

SA-VE305/VE302

POWER

LEVEL

CUT OFF FREQ

PHASE

U

MIN

MAX

50Hz

200Hz

øNORMAL

 

 

 

 

ØREVERSE

LEVEL

CUT OFF FREQ PHASE

1 Rotate CUT OFF FREQ to set a cut-off frequency of 100 Hz to 150 Hz (or between 1 o’clock and 3 o’clock position, in terms of position).

For Dolby Digital (AC-3), set the cut-off frequency to the maximum level

(200 Hz).

2 Rotate LEVEL to adjust the volume.

Set the volume level to suit the program source.

3 Press PHASE to select the phase polarity (NORMAL or REVERSE).

Set PHASE to NORMAL when Dolby Digital (AC-3) is on.

Tip

The proper phase polarity depends on the location of a subwoofer or adjustment of the cut-off frequency.

Try both settings and select the one that suits your listening taste.

Notes

•Some amplifier functions for enhancing the sound may cause distortion in the subwoofer. If such distortion occurs, turn off those functions.

•To enjoy high-quality sound, do not turn the subwoofer volume too high.

•To increase the bass sound from the subwoofer, connect the system using “Hookup B” (see page 5).

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