Alpine CDE-153BT User Manual
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BASS ENGINE SQ Function
With the BASS ENGINE SQ function on this unit, several parameters
affecting Bass performance are adjusted simultaneously. The Bass Level
adjustment varies these parameters uniformly for optimum Bass effect
at different levels.
affecting Bass performance are adjusted simultaneously. The Bass Level
adjustment varies these parameters uniformly for optimum Bass effect
at different levels.
Press and hold BASS for at least 2 seconds to switch the
sound mode.
sound mode.
BASS ENGIN MANUAL SET (Initial setting)
BASS ENGIN:
Adjust the relevant Bass parameters uniformly and automatically.
(Refer to “Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level” on page 18)
(Refer to “Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level” on page 18)
MANUAL SET:
Adjust each audio effect setting separately and manually.
Notes
• This operation can also be performed by selecting BASS ENGIN in
Audio Setup mode. (Refer to “Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF” on
page 16)
page 16)
•
indicator lights up when BASS ENGINE SQ mode is ON.
• You can access the Sound menu mode directly by pressing BASS when
BASS ENGIN is set to OFF. (Refer to “Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/
OFF” on page 16)
OFF” on page 16)
• You can set this item via TuneIt App on the Smartphone. (Refer to
With BASS ENGINE SQ ON, adjusting the Bass Level uniformly effects
various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect.
various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect.
1
Press BASS to display the BASS ENGINE SQ Level
adjustment screen.
adjustment screen.
The unit’s buttons blink during this period.
2
Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired level (0-+6).
The initial level is +3.
Notes
• Adjustable only when DEFEAT is OFF.
• The Bass parameters affected contain EQ PRESETS, 9BAND EQ, HPF,
• The Bass parameters affected contain EQ PRESETS, 9BAND EQ, HPF,
SUBWOOFER (when set this item via TuneIt App), SUBW LPF, SUBW
SYS and MX SETTING. These items are set automatically in BASS
ENGINE SQ mode and cannot be adjusted separately.
SYS and MX SETTING. These items are set automatically in BASS
ENGINE SQ mode and cannot be adjusted separately.
• From Level 0 to Level 6, the effect of BASS ENGINE SQ increases level
by level.
•
indicator displays the current BASS ENGINE SQ Level. Only
when adjust every of two levels, the indicator will change.
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit automatically
returns to normal mode.
Displaying the Text
Text information, such as the disc name and the track name, will be
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to
display the folder name, the file name and the tag, etc., while playing
MP3/WMA files.
displayed if playing a CD text compatible disc. It is also possible to
display the folder name, the file name and the tag, etc., while playing
MP3/WMA files.
Press
k.
The display will change every time the button is pressed.
Note
• When the TEXTSCROLL is set to SCR MANUAL, press and hold k
for at least 2 seconds, the current text will be scrolled one time (except
Radio mode).
Radio mode).
The display in Radio mode:
BAND/FREQUENCY BAND/CLOCK BAND/FREQUENCY
The display in CD mode:
TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME DISC TEXT
*1
TRACK TEXT
*1
TRACK NO./CLOCK TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in MP3/WMA mode:
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME FOLDER NO./FILE NO.
FOLDER NAME
FOLDER NAME
*2
FILE NAME
*2
ARTIST NAME
*3
ALBUM NAME
*3
SONG NAME
*3
FILE NO./CLOCK
FILE NO./ELAPSED TIME
The display in BLUETOOTH Audio mode:
BT A/ELAPSED TIME
*4
ARTIST NAME
*3
ALBUM NAME
*3
SONG NAME
*3
BT A/CLOCK BT A/ELAPSED TIME
*1 Displayed during playback of a disc with CD text. If there is
no Text (Disc Name or Track Name), “DISC TEXT”/
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.
“TRACK TEXT” is displayed.
*2 If there is no text (Folder Name or File Name), “FOLDER”/
“FILE” is displayed.
*3 ID3 tag/WMA tag
If an MP3/WMA file contains ID3 tag/WMA tag
information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed
(e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other
tag data is ignored.
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG”
is displayed.
information, the ID3 tag/WMA tag information is displayed
(e.g., song name, artist name, and album name). All other
tag data is ignored.
If there is no tag information, “ARTIST”/“ALBUM”/“SONG”
is displayed.
*4 Depending on the connected Smartphone, the elapsed time
may not be displayed.
Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode
Adjusting BASS ENGINE SQ Level
About Setup when the external power amplifier is connected.
In order to optimize the BASS ENGINE SQ, we recommend the
following power amplifier setup.
After setting up, you can adjust the BASS ENGINE SQ Level
according to the music.
following power amplifier setup.
After setting up, you can adjust the BASS ENGINE SQ Level
according to the music.
1 Set gain of the power amplifier to “MIN”.
2 Set the Crossover Mode Sector switch to “OFF”.
3 Set the BASS ENGIN of this unit to “ON”, and the BASS
ENGINE SQ Level to “+3”.
4 Play a song of the genre you frequently listen to, and
adjust gain of the power amplifier.
Other Functions
/SOURCE
/ENTER/OPTION
/ II
BAND
Rotary encoder