Sony CDX-RA550 User Manual
11
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 (SEL) repeatedly until “BAL,”
“FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
“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 11).
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”
(page 11).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 20 steps.
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 20 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 13).
2
Press the volume control up or down
repeatedly to adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
repeatedly to 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 (SEL) repeatedly until “LOW,”
“MID” or “HI” appears.
“MID” or “HI” appears.
3
Press the volume control up or down
repeatedly to adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
repeatedly to 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 (SEL) 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 (SEL) 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 (SEL).
The setup display appears.
The setup display appears.
2
Press (SEL) repeatedly until the
desired item appears.
desired item appears.
3
Press the volume control up or down
to select the setting (example “ON” or
“OFF”).
to select the setting (example “ON” or
“OFF”).
4
Press and hold (SEL).
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)
CT (Clock Time)
To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” (
z
BEEP
To set “BEEP-ON” (
z
) or “BEEP-OFF.”
AUX-A*
1
(AUX Audio)
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
(
(
z
) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 13).
SUB/REAR*
1
To switch the audio output.
– “SUB-OUT” (
– “SUB-OUT” (
z
): to output to a subwoofer.
– “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.
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.
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