Sony 4-168-227-11(1) User Manual
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
characteristics
1
Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
until the desired item appears.
2
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
selected item.
3
Press
(BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
returns to normal reception/play mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
reference for details):
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 the select
button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”
button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”
2
Rotate the control dial to select
“CUSTOM.”
“CUSTOM.”
3
Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
4
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
5
Press
(BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
returns to normal reception/play mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
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 control dial to select the
setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).
setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).
4
Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
reference for details):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types
(XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
(XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer)
Creates a more ambient sound field.
To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.”
The larger the number, the more enhanced the
effect.
To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “OFF.”
The larger the number, the more enhanced the
effect.
LOW*
1
, MID*
1
, HI*
1
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
rear speakers.
SUB*
2
(Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
AUX*
3
(AUX level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8
dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8
dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
*1 When EQ3 is activated.
*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be
*2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be
adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 20).
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
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