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The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, or when microphone or
headphones are inserted, or play speed is on.
You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn
the sound field system off.
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•
Press [SOUND] to select a sound mode.
Every time you press [SOUND] on the remote control:
Preset EQ
Press [SOUND] to select “EQ” and press [
q
] to make selection:
HEAVY
: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR
: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT
: For background music.
EQ-OFF
: Canceled (no effect is added).
Manual EQ
Create your own sound quality effects.
1
Press [SOUND] to select “M. EQ”.
2
Change the sound quality with the cursor buttons.
Select the sound range to be adjusted with [
w
] or [
q
].
(Within 7 seconds or so)
Adjust the level with [
u
,
2
/REW
] or [
i
,
1
/FF
].
(–3 to +3)
Repeat step 2 to set the desired sound quality.
The original display is restored on the display panel in about 3
seconds.
The changes you make are stored and automatically
recalled the next time you select “M. EQ”.
Enhancing the bass
You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass
sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room
are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable
setting according to the type of playback source.
Press [SOUND] to select “H.BASS” and press [
q
] to make
selection:
H. BASS ON
H. BASS OFF
Pressing [H.BASS] on the main unit will also makes the
“H.BASS”:
H. BASS ON
H. BASS OFF
MID
BASS
TREBLE
Changing the sound quality
M. EQ
H. BASS
EQ
On the main unit
1
Press [MANUAL EQ].
“BASS” is selected and adjusted by turning
[– BASS C].
2
Adjust the level for “MID” and “TREBLE” with
[
2
/REW/
u
] or [
1
/FF/
i
].
MID
TREBLE
Sound field and sound quality
Enjoy a surround-like effect when using front speakers. The
effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and
sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you.
Press [SURROUND] (main unit: [SURROUND]).
Optimum seating position
This does not work or has less effect with some discs.
Choose “STEREO” if it causes distortion.
Do not use in combination with surround effects on other
equipment.
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•
Note
Surround
A. SRND
STANDARD
STEREO
Sound field and sound quality
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