Alpine CDE-163BT Owners Manual - Page 16

Note • The 9-Band, Parametric EQ is used to customize the EQ PRESETS settings. Setting BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF This function provides a short cut for BASS ENGINE SQ setting. EQ PRESETS, 9BAND P-EQ, etc., will no longer be adjustable when ON is set.  Setting item: BASS ENGIN Setting contents: OFF (Initial setting) / ON OFF (MANUAL SET mode): Adjust each audio effect setting separately. ON (BASS ENGINE SQ mode): Adjust BASS ENGINE SQ via a short cut. Note • You can also set BASS ENGINE SQ ON/OFF directly by pressing and holding BASS. Refer to "Switching BASS ENGINE SQ mode" on page 18. Displaying the BASS ENGINE SQ PARAMETER After setting BASS ENGIN to ON, you can display the current BASS ENGINE SQ Parameter type.  Setting item: PARAMETER Displaying contents: The name of the parameter currently selected is displayed. (INITIAL / TUNEIT A ~ TUNEIT E) Adjusting the Parametric Equalizer Curve (9BAND P-EQ) You can modify the Equalizer settings to create a response curve more appealing to your personal taste. 1 After selecting a BAND (BAND1 ~ BAND9) from the 9BAND P-EQ adjustment mode, turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting item, and then press ENTER. CENTER FRQ  WIDTH (Q)  LEVEL 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired setting value, and then press ENTER. 3 Press t to return to the previous step. Adjusting the Frequency (CENTER FRQ) Adjustable frequency bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Band1 Band2 Band3 Band4 Band5 Band6 Band7 Band8 Band9 20 Hz ~ 100 Hz (63 Hz) 63 Hz ~ 315 Hz (125 Hz) 125 Hz ~ 500 Hz (250 Hz) 250 Hz ~ 1 kHz (500 Hz) 500 Hz ~ 2 kHz (1 kHz) 1 kHz ~ 4 kHz (2 kHz) 2 kHz ~ 7.2 kHz (4 kHz) 5.8 kHz ~ 12 kHz (8 kHz) 9 kHz ~ 20 kHz (16 kHz) Setting the Bandwidth (WIDTH (Q)) Setting contents: 3.0 (Initial setting) / 4.0 / 5.0 Adjusting the Level Setting contents: −7 to +7 (Initial setting: ±0) Notes • BAND2 and BAND8 are the same as the Bass and Treble controls. Their Level adjustment can also be controlled by pressing YSETUP and selecting Bass Level or Treble Level. Refer to "Adjusting Subwoofer Level/Bass Level/Treble Level/Balance (Between Left and Right)/Fader (Between Front and Rear)/Defeat" on page 15. • Settings exceeding the frequency of adjacent bands are not available. • While adjusting the 9BAND P-EQ, you should consider the frequency response of the connected speakers. • The 9-Band, Parametric EQ is used to customize the EQ PRESETS settings. Setting the Source Volume Level The output level of each source is individually adjustable. For example, if the TUNER level sounds lower than CD, its output can be adjusted without affecting the other sources.  Setting item: SOURCE VOL  Further setting items: TUNER / SIRIUS XM / DISC* / USB / iPod / BT AUDIO / PANDORA / AUX Setting contents: −14 dB ~ +14 dB (Initial setting: ±0) * Only for CDE-163BT. Adjusting the Crossover Settings (X-OVER) Before performing the following procedures, refer to "About the Crossover" on page 21.  Setting item: X-OVER 1 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the channel, and then press ENTER.  2WAY System FRONT (HPF)  REAR (HPF)  SUBW LPF  3WAY System LOW (LPF)  MID LOW (HPF)  MID HIGH (LPF)  HIGH (HPF) 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired item, and then press ENTER. 16-EN