Sony MHC-W55 Stereo System User Manual


 
Chapter 5: Sound Adjustment
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To change the equalizer display
Each time you hold down DISPLAY for a
few seconds, the equalizer display changes
to show one of the following displays.
Spectrum analyzer 1
Spectrum analyzer 2
Spectrum analyzer 3
Graphic equalizer curve
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Adjusting the Audio
Emphasis
You can adjust the audio emphasis using
the following two functions:
•Graphic Equalizer
•Surround Effect
Adjusting the Sound
(graphic equalizer)
You can adjust the sound by raising or
lowering the levels of specific frequency
ranges.
Before operation, first select the audio
emphasis you want for your basic sound.
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1 Press FREQUENCY + or – to select a
frequency band.
2 Turn the JOG dial to adjust level.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4 Press SURROUND if you want to add
the surround effect.
“SUR ” appears in the display.
Press again to cancel.
5 Press ENTER/NEXT when finished.
The equalizer dissapears from the
display but you can hear the effect of the
adjustments.
Note
•If you choose another menu audio
emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”) the
adjusted sound effect is lost. To retain the
adjusted sound effect for future use, store
it in a personal file. (See “Making a
Personal Audio Emphasis (personal
file)”.)
Activating the Sound Field
(surround effect)
You can use the surround effect without
connecting surround speakers.
Before operation, first select the audio
emphasis you want for your basic sound.
To turn on the surround effect
Press SURROUND.
“SUR ” appears in the display.
To turn off the surround effect
Press SURROUND again.
“SUR ” disappears from the display.
Making a Personal
Audio Emphasis File
(personal file)
You can create a personal file of audio
patterns and store them in the memory of
the graphic equalizer. Later call up an
audio pattern to play a favourite tape, CD,
or radio programme. Create up to five
audio files.
Before operation, first select the audio
emphasis you want for your basic sound.
1 Obtain the sound effect you want by
using the graphic equalizer and
surround effect.
2 Press MEMORY while the equalizer
curve is flashing.
The personal file number appears in the
display.
3 Use the JOG dial to select the file
number (P FILE) where you want to
store the sound effect.
4 Press ENTER/NEXT.
The adjusted sound effects are stored
under the selected file number. The
settings previously stored at this
memory location are erased and
replaced by the new settings.
To call up the personal file
1 Press P FILE.
The last selected personal file appears in
the display.
2 Use the JOG dial to select the personal
file you desire.
3 Press ENTER/NEXT.
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