Sony cdx-gt450 User Guide
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
volume.
1
Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*
1
t MID*
1
t HI*
1
t
BAL (left-right)
t FAD (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
2
t AUX*
3
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9).
*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 20 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 10).
2
Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
With the card remote commander
In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press
In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press
<, M, ,
or
m.
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
own equalizer settings.
1
Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
2
Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
3
Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press
<, M, ,
or
m.
Adjusting setup items — SET
1
Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
The setup display appears.
2
Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
until the desired item appears.
3
Rotate the volume control dial to
select the setting (example “ON” or
“OFF”).
select the setting (example “ON” or
“OFF”).
4
Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to select the setting, press
In step 3, to select the setting, press
< or ,.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
“
reference for details):
“
z
” indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
To set “BEEP-ON” (
z
) or “BEEP-OFF.”
AUX-A* (AUX Audio)
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
(
(
z
) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
– “DIM-AT” (
– “DIM-AT” (
z
): to dim the display
automatically when you turn lights on.
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
– “DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer.
– “DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer.
CONTRAST
To adjust the contrast of the display.
The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.
The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
To select the Motion Display mode.
– “M.DSPL-SA” (
– “M.DSPL-SA” (
z
): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyser.
– “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns.
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion
Display.
DEMO* (Demonstration)
To set “DEMO-ON” (
z
) or “DEMO-OFF.”
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