Operation modes
This unit features two operation modes: the 3-
way network mode (NW) and the standard
mode (STD). You can switch between modes
as desired. Initially, the DSP setting is set to
the standard mode (STD). (Refer to
Switching
the DSP setting mode
on page 6.)
!
The 3-way network mode (NW) lets you cre-
ate a 3-way multi-amp, multi-speaker sys-
tem with separate speakers for
reproduction ofhigh, middle and low fre-
quencies (bands), each driven by a dedi-
cated power amp. The 3-way network mode
provides network and time alignment func-
tions, two functions essential for a multi-
amp, multi-speaker system, to enable pre-
cise control over settings for each fre-
quency range.
!
The standard mode (STD) lets you create a
4-speaker system with front and rear speak-
ers, or a 6-speaker system with front and
rear speakers and subwoofers.
Important
When no power is supplied to this unit because
ofa change ofthe car battery or for some similar
reason, the microcomputer ofthis unit is re-
turned to its initial condition. Ifthis happens, all
memorized adjusted audio settings are erased.
When you have completed audio setting adjust-
ment, be sure to record the settings shown on
page 69.
Operation mode marks
This manual uses the following marks to make
the description clear.
: This mark indicates a function only in
NW mode or an operation in NW mode.
: This mark indicates a function available
only in STD mode or an operation in STD
mode.
!
The functions and operations which do not
carry either mark are commonly used in
the NW and STD modes.
3-way network mode
By carrying out the following settings/adjust-
ments in the order shown, you can create a fi-
nely-tuned sound field effortlessly.
!
Using the position selector
(
POSI
)
!
Using balance adjustment
(
BAL
)
!
Adjusting the time alignment
(
TA 2
)
!
Adjusting network
(
NW 1
,
NW 2
,
NW 3
,
NW 4
)
!
Recalling equalizer curves
!
Adjusting equalizer curves
(
G.EQ 1
)
!
Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer
(
G.EQ 2
)
Standard mode
Adjustingthe audio easily
The following functions let you easily adjust
your audio system to match the car interior
acoustic characteristics, which vary depend-
ing on the type ofcar.
!
Recalling equalizer curves
!
Using the position selector
(
POSI
)
!
Adjusting equalizer curves
(
G.EQ 1
)
Adjustingthe audio finely
By carrying out the following settings/adjust-
ments in the order shown, you can create a fi-
nely-tuned sound field effortlessly.
!
Using the position selector
(
POSI
)
!
Using balance adjustment
(
FAD/BAL
)
!
Using subwoofer output
(
SW 1
)
!
Adjusting subwoofer settings
(
SW 2
)
!
Adjusting low pass filter attenuation slope
(
SW 3
)
Audio Adjustments
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