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Setting the MX Mode
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct
regardless of the music source. The CD, and iPod, will be able to
reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.
1
Press
SOURCE
to select the source to which you want
to apply Media Xpander.
2
Press
MX
to switch to Media Xpander mode, and then
press
ENTER
.
3
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select ON, and then press
ENTER
.
The MX Level setting item is displayed.
4
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the MX Level, and then
press
ENTER
.
5
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the desired Media
Xpander level, and then press
ENTER
.
CD (MX level 1 to 3):
CD mode processes a large amount of data during playback. MX
takes advantage of this large data quantity to reproduce a more
clear, clean output.
CMPM (MX level 1 to 3):
This corrects information that was lost at the time of compression.
This reproduces a well-balanced sound close to the original.
DVD (Video CD) (MOVIE MX level 1 to 2):
The dialogue portion of a video is reproduced more clearly.
(DVD MUSIC):
A DVD or Video CD contains a large quantity of data such as music
clip. MX uses this data to reproduce the sound accurately.
AUX (MX level 1):
Choose the MX mode (CMPM, MOVIE, or MUSIC) that corresponds
to the media connected.
6
Press and hold
for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
Notes
• If
is pressed during setting, the unit returns to the previous item.
• Each music source, such as CD and MP3/WMA/AAC can have its own
MX setting.
• On disks with both MP3/WMA/AAC and CD-DA, when the source
changes from “MP3/WMA/AAC to CD-DA” or “CD-DA to MP3/
WMA/AAC”, MX-mode switching may delay playback slightly.
• Setting to Non Effect sets MX mode of each music source to OFF.
• The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
• There is no MX mode for FM, MW and LW radio.
• If an audio processor with the MX function (PXA-H800, etc.) is
connected, its own MX processing is applied to the music source. Since
the processor MX settings may not match the head unit, the audio
processor needs to be adjusted. For details, refer to the Owner’s Manual
of the audio processor.
• “CMPM” is applied for MP3/WMA/AAC, Bluetooth Audio and iPod/
iPhone.
Sound Setting
You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own preference and
usage. From the SOUND SETUP menu, Audio Setting can be modified.
1
Press and hold
SOUND SETUP
for at least 2 seconds to
activate the Sound Setting mode.
2
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the desired sound
setting menu, and then press
ENTER
.
HPF
*1
Subwoofer
SUBW. System
*2
SUBW. Phase
*2
SUBW. Channel
*2
Media Xpander
*3
MX Level
*3*4
EQ Mode
TCR Parameter
Sound Field
*5
HPF
*1
Adjustment cannot be performed when an external audio
processor is connected or DEFEAT is set to ON.
*2
These functions are inoperable when Subwoofer is set to OFF.
*3
Refer to “Setting the MX Mode” on page 18.
*4
This function is inoperable when Media Xpander is set to OFF.
*5
In step 2, two sound adjustment items (Parametric EQ/Graphic
EQ, T.Correction) can be selected in Sound Field Adjustment
mode, turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the desired item, and
then press
ENTER
to continue to step 3.
3
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to change the setting, and then
press
ENTER
.
(e.g. Select Subwoofer ON or Subwoofer OFF)
4
Press and hold
for at least 2 seconds to return to
normal mode.
Notes
• Media Xpander, Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ Adjustment, EQ Mode
and MX Level Adjustment are inoperable when DEFEAT is set to ON.
• Pressing
returns to the previous Sound menu mode.
• If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, Sound menu mode is
cancelled.
The High Pass Filter on this unit can be adjusted to suit your personal
taste.
Setting item:
HPF
Setting contents:
OFF (Initial setting) / 60 Hz / 80 Hz / 100 Hz
When the subwoofer is on, you can adjust the subwoofer output level
(refer to “Sound Setting” on page 18).
Setting item:
Subwoofer
Setting contents:
OFF / ON (Initial setting)
OFF:
No subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA
Connectors (refer to “Connections” on page 55).
ON:
The subwoofer signal is output from the Subwoofer RCA
Connectors (refer to “Connections” on page 55).
When the subwoofer is on, you can select either System 1 or System 2 for
the desired subwoofer effect.
Setting item:
SUBW. System
Setting contents:
1 (Initial setting) / 2
1:
Subwoofer level changes according to the main volume setting.
Use steps 1 to 4 to select one of the setting modes to modify.
See the applicable section below for details about the
selected setting item.
Adjusting the High Pass Filter
Turning Subwoofer ON/OFF
Setting the Subwoofer System
