Sony DHC-MDX10 Operating Instructions Manual page 58

Reinforcing the bass
sound
You can reinforce the bass, create a more
powerful sound, and listen with headphones.
I / (!,)
(Power) DBFB SYNC BASS
GROOVE PHONES
Press DBFB*.
Every time you press the button, the
display changes as follows:
i DBFB NORMAL ( --_ )
4,
DBFB HIGH ( _'_ )
4,
DBF13 OFF (off)
* DBFB -- Dynamic Bass Feedback
For the most suitable bass sound
(SYNC BASS)
Press SYNC BASS.
The bass frequencies of the music you are
listening to are measured and those areas
with heavy bass tones are effectively
reinforced. The indicator SYNC BASS H or
SYNC BASS L lights up according to the areas
with heavy bass tones. Press SYNC BASS
again to return to the previous level.
For a powerful sound (GROOVE)
Press GROOVE. The volume switches to
power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full
strength, the equalizer curve changes, and
GROOVE button lights up. Press GROOVE
again to return to the previous volume.
Notes
• With some songs, the music will sound distorted
when you use the DBFB system with the graphic
equalizer if the bass is too strong. Set the DBFB
OBII_B
to "-"-'_" or "OFF", or cancel the surround effect
(see page 59).
DBIFO
• Cancelling GROOVE sets DBFB to "'"7"
and
flattens the equalizer curve. I'o cancel the DBFB
level, press DBFB until the indication disappears.
Adjust the equalization to obtain the effect you
desire.
To listen through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES jack. No
sound will come from the speakers.
Note
(except European model)
If you have connected a super woofer, please note
that sound comes from the super woofer even when
the headphones are connected. Turn off the power
of the super woofer when using headphones.
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