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 DSPsetting mode on page 6.)
! The 3-way network mode (NW) lets you cre-
ate of a 3-way multi-amp, multi-speaker sys-
tem with separate speakers for
reproduction of high, 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. The stan-
dard mode provides a sound field control
function offering an easy way to recreate
realistic sound fields in your car.
Important
! When no poweris supplied to this unit be-
cause of an exchangeof the car battery or si-
milar, the microcomputer of this unitis
returned to itsinitial condition. If this hap-
pens, all memorizedadjusted audio settings
are erased. Whenyou have completed audio
setting adjustment, besure to record the set-
tings on page70.
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 order, you can create a finely-tuned
sound field effortlessly.
! Using the position selector (POSI)
! Using balance adjustment
(BAL)
! Using the time alignment (T.AL)
! Adjusting network (NW)
! Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ)
! Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ 1)
! Adjusting 13-band graphic equalizer
(EQ 2)
Standard mode
Adjusting the audio easily
The following functions let you easily adjust
your audio system to match the car interior
acoustic characteristics which vary depending
on the type of car.
! Recalling equalizer curves (EEQ)
! Using the position selector (POSI)
! Adjusting equalizer curves (EQ 1)
Adjusting the audio finely
By carrying out the following settings/adjust-
ments in order, you can create a finely-tuned
sound field effortlessly.
! Using the position selector (POSI)
! Using balance adjustment
(F/B)
! Using subwoofer output
(SW1)
Audio Adjustments
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