Sony TA-AV531 Operating Instructions - Page 7

Aar -1,4- rim Adjusting the Audio Listening to a Program Source You can enjoy superb sounds using the audio adjustment functions as shown below. 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER MASTER • 'VOLUME O 1=1 ==. DBFB DBFB LEVEL Adjusting Volume To increase the sound level, turn the MASTER VOLUME clockwise. To decrease it, turn the control counterclockwise. Note When listening with headphones connected to the HEADPHONES jack, no sound can be heard from the speakers system. To turn off the rear and centre speakers, set SURROUND to off. Adjusting Balance To change relative strength of the right and left speaker outputs, adjust the BALANCE control. SYSTEM POWER -•• ON o HEADPHONES I ' ll ' =f=i=1 -11.7, E O0 :turritnble systerri I" :4Tuner 1 + - D 15fire'-1 2 Jape deck 1 VCR I dame, 1 Select the program source to be played back. VIDEO TAPE CD TUNER PHONO Reinforcing the Bass Sound Press DBFB (Dynamic Bass Feed Back) to obtain the DBFB effect. To make bass sound powerful, turn the DBFB LEVEL control clockwise. The lower the volume, the more the bass sound is emphasized. Adjusting Sound Quality To adjust tone quality Adjust the 5 BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls according to: • Personal preference. . • The room acoustics. For instance, playback in a room with padded walls or furniture will probably sound better with the high frequencies boosted. • Program quality. If reproduction contains hiss, cutting the higher frequencies will improve playback sound quality. Functions of the graphic equalizer controls 100 Hz: Boosts or cuts bass. 330 Hz: Adjusts the power, spaciousness and warmth of the sound. 1kHz: Provides more presence for vocals. 3.3 kHz: Boosts a brighter sound or reduces stridency. 10 kHz: Highlights the delicate quality of instrumental sound. 2 Start playback of the selected program. 3 Adjust the volume. MASTER VOLUME 5 _ t.-i-.u., 0 10 For personal listening Connect headphones to the HEADPHONES jack.