Sony XAV72BT Manual

The unit can change the localization of sound by 
delaying the sound output from each speaker to 
suit your position, and simulate a natural sound 
field with the feeling of being in the center of it 
wherever you sit in the car.
The options for “Listening Position” are 
indicated below.

You can also set the approximate subwoofer 
position from your listening position if:
– the subwoofer is connected and “Subwoofer” is 

set to “ON” (page 52).

– the listening position is set to “Front L,” “Front 

R,” “Front,” or “All.”

Touch “Sound.”
The sound setting menu appears.

Touch “Listening Position.”
The setting display appears.

Set the listening position.
Touch “Front L,” “Front R,” “Front,” “All,” or 
“Custom.”

Set the subwoofer position.
If you select “Front L,” “Front R,” “Front,” or 
“All” in step 4 above, you can set the 
subwoofer position.
Touch “Near,” “Normal,” or “Far.”
The setting is complete.

To cancel Intelligent Time Alignment, select 
“OFF.”
To return to the previous display, touch “Back.”

You can precisely calibrate your listening 
position from each speaker so that the sound 
delay reaches the listener more correctly.

Before starting, measure the distance between 
your listening position and each speaker.

Touch “Custom,” then “Custom Tune.”
The setting display appears.

Touch +/– of each speaker to set the 
distance between your listening 
position and the speakers.
The distance is adjustable in 2 cm (

13

/

16

 in) 

steps, between 0 and 400 cm (0 and 13

1

/

10

 ft).

To restore the default setting, touch “Reset.”

Touch “OK.”
The setting is complete.

To return to the previous display, touch “Back.”

“Front L” (1): Front left
“Front R” (2): Front right
“Front” (3): Center front
“All” (4): In the center of 
your car
“Custom”: Precisely 
calibrated position (page 44)
“OFF”: No position set

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