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-EN
ON:
OFF:
Note
• No sound is produced by the system when the power output is set to
OFF.
MX (Media Xpander) makes vocals or instruments sound distinct
regardless of the music source. The CD and iPod, etc. will be able to
reproduce the music clearly even in cars with a lot of road noise.
Setting item:
MX SETTING
1
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the source to which you
want to apply Media Xpander, and then press
ENTER
.
FM
CD
CMPM
*1
USB
iPod
BT AUDIO
PANDORA
*2
AUX
*1
Be applied for MP3/WMA/AAC files in disc.
*2
Only for CDE-153EBT.
2
Turn the
Rotary encoder
to select the Media Xpander
level, and then press
ENTER
.
LEVEL OFF
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
Note
• There is no MX mode for AM radio.
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.
Press and hold
BASS
for at least 2 seconds to switch the
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 17)
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 15)
•
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 15)
• You can set this item via TuneIt App on the Smartphone. (Refer to
“Adjusting the sound via the Smartphone” on page 19)
With BASS ENGINE SQ ON, adjusting the Bass Level uniformly effects
various sound parameters for optimum Bass effect.
1
Press
BASS
to display the BASS ENGINE SQ Level
adjustment screen.
The unit’s buttons back lighting changes to white amber 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 sound 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.
• From Level 0 to Level 6, the effect of BASS ENGINE SQ increases level
by level.
•
indicator displays the current BASS ENGINE SQ Level.
• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the unit automatically
returns to normal mode.
Setting the Media Xpander mode
Speakers
SPEAKER
RIGHT FRONT
Front
Right
SPEAKER
RIGHT REAR
Rear
Right
SPEAKER
LEFT REAR
Rear
Left
SPEAKER
LEFT FRONT
Front
Left
Front
Left
Amplifier
Front
Right
Rear
Left
Amplifier
Rear
Right
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.
1 Set gain of the power amplifier to “MIN”.
2 Set the Crossover Mode Sector switch to “OFF”.
3 Set the BASS ENGINE SQ 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.
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