Sony MDS-JS333ES User Manual
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Switching the bit length/Playing with different tones
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Switching the bit length
You can improve the output sound quality by switching
the bit length to match the MD deck, DAT deck or other
digital components connected to the digital output
connector.
the bit length to match the MD deck, DAT deck or other
digital components connected to the digital output
connector.
1
While the deck is stopped, press MENU/NO twice.
“Setup Menu” appears in the display.
2
Turn AMS (or press
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repeatedly) until
“Dout” appears, then press AMS or YES.
3
Turn AMS (or press
.
/
>
repeatedly) until the
desired bit length appears, then press AMS or YES.
You can select the desired bit length from 24 (factory
setting) or 16 bits.
setting) or 16 bits.
4
Press MENU/NO.
Notes
•
This function operates only for the digital signal output
through the digital output connector.
through the digital output connector.
•
If you switch the bit length during playing, the sound drops out
momentarily.
momentarily.
Playing with different
tones
tones
(Digital Filter)
This deck is equipped with the V.C. (Variable Coefficient)
filters to allow you to adjust the tone to match your audio
system, listening environment, and the source being
played. Note that the digital filters are effective only on
the analog signals output from the ANALOG OUT jacks
and the PHONES jack.
filters to allow you to adjust the tone to match your audio
system, listening environment, and the source being
played. Note that the digital filters are effective only on
the analog signals output from the ANALOG OUT jacks
and the PHONES jack.
1
Press FILTER.
The currently selected filter appears in the display.
2
Press FILTER repeatedly to select the filter you
want.
want.
The FILTER button lights green when a setting other than
“FILTER-STD” is selected in DF (digital filter) display.
“FILTER-STD” is selected in DF (digital filter) display.
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You can use the remote to select the filter
Press FILTER repeatedly until the filter you want appears in the
display.
display.
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What is a V.C. (Variable Coefficient) filter?
A variable coefficient filter changes the sound characteristics of
a signal by applying specific frequency cut-off conditions. Such
filters are provided on digital devices such as CD players and
MD decks to remove aliasing noise.
a signal by applying specific frequency cut-off conditions. Such
filters are provided on digital devices such as CD players and
MD decks to remove aliasing noise.
Note
The change in sound characteristics caused by digital filters
occur mainly in the inaudible range, not the audible range as in
the case of an amplifier.
occur mainly in the inaudible range, not the audible range as in
the case of an amplifier.
AMS
MENU/NO
YES
Select
To produce
FILTER-STD (factory
setting)
setting)
An expansive sound of wide
range.
range.
FILTER 1
A sound that is clearly
positioned and smooth.
positioned and smooth.
FILTER 2
A fresh and powerful sound.
FILTER 3
A resonant and mellow
sound.
sound.
FILTER
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