Sony CDX-GT81UW User Manual
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
characteristics
1
Press (SOUND).
2
Rotate the volume control dial until the
desired menu item appears, then
press (ENTER).
desired menu item appears, then
press (ENTER).
3
Rotate 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.
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
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):
“
reference for details):
“
z
” indicates the default settings.
* When AUX source is activated.
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 Tune
— EQ3 Tune
“Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own
equalizer settings.
equalizer settings.
1
Select a source, then press (SOUND).
2
Rotate the volume control dial to
select “EQ3 parametric” then press
(ENTER).
select “EQ3 parametric” then press
(ENTER).
3
Rotate the volume control dial to
select “Custom” then press (SEEK) +
up.
select “Custom” then press (SEEK) +
up.
4
Rotate the volume control dial to
select “EQ3 Mode Tune” then press
(ENTER).
select “EQ3 Mode Tune” then press
(ENTER).
5
Rotate the volume control dial to
select the desired frequency range
from “LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press
(ENTER).
select the desired frequency range
from “LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press
(ENTER).
6
Rotate 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
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
7
Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the equalizer curve.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
adjust the equalizer curve.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
8
Press (ENTER).
Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency
ranges.
Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency
ranges.
9
Press (SEEK) – down.
The display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
The display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in
step 4.
select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in
step 4.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
With the card remote commander
In steps 2 to 7: press
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) +/–.
EQ3 parametric
To select an equalizer type: “Xplod,” “Vocal,”
“Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom”
or “off” (
“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” (
speakers: “R10” – “0” (
z
) – “L10”
Fader
To adjust the balance between the front and rear
speakers: “F10” – “0” (
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” (
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”